Chloe hugged Vernon, who was stunned for a whole five minutes. He didn't know how to react because everything exceeded his expectations.
Since he only gave his sister-in-law two hundred thousand dollars annually, that would be only around a hundred thousand bucks per six months at most, not counting the amount she had to pay back if she bought something else, like luxury with his credit card.
If his calculation was correct, Chloe wouldn't have a dime at the end of the year. Surely, the wife of a billionaire liked to go on a luxury shopping spree, right?
Vernon had many experiences with women who asked him to buy them many luxury bags, shoes, dresses, et cetera.
Sometimes, they even asked Mr. Phoenix Gray to empty the store.
At one point, a few of them also asked him to buy the luxury cars, which Vernon obeyed because he wanted to have fun for a week or two before ditching them. It was more like a fair trade between them.
He would absolutely despise all women he had ditched and refused to even meet with them. Since he got bored of them in a week or two.
Thus, he also expected Chloe to waste as much money as possible, and she would be in serious, long-lasting debt to him. He didn't expect her to say she would save a lot of money by being frugal.
'Frugal, my ass! You're my brother's wife. You must be wasting a lot of money for luxury!' Vernon accused in his heart. He collected himself after a while and realized that Chloe was still hugging him tightly.
He instinctively pushed her away, "W—Why are you hugging me?! Did I allow you to get close to me?! BACK OFF!"
Chloe was surprised by the sudden mood change of this man. She backed off immediately, not wanting to anger him even more.
But when Chloe saw his face, she realized that Vernon was more confused than angry.
'What is he confused about? He is the one that makes the contract, right?' Chloe wondered.
"Ah, I will sign this contract immediately," Chloe said. She turned around and put the paper on the desk. She picked one of Vernon's expensive pens from the eagle-shaped pen holder and was ready to sign the contract.
But before the pen's tip touched the paper, Vernon suddenly covered Chloe in his embrace from behind. One arm leaned on the table beside Chloe's arm, and the other hand grabbed Chloe's wrist.
"Do you not understand the type of contract you signing into?" Vernon warned. His gaze darkened when Chloe looked over her shoulder, and their lips were close. Even Chloe could feel his breath blowing on her nape.
"Ah— um… this is the contract you made, Vernon. I think the content is good. I just need to be frugal to save a lot for my daughter and me," Chloe replied. "You're the one who makes this contract, right? Why are you trying to stop me? Did I do something wrong?"
Vernon continued gazing at Chloe with his hawk gaze. But he took a deep breath and released his grip on Chloe's wrist.
He didn't even know what he was doing right now.
Obviously, Chloe already fallen into his debt trap and would never be able to escape him.
But right now, it felt like he was the one who got trapped accidentally.
However, Vernon was a man of his word. Since he was the one who offered the contract, then he couldn't revise it anymore.
Vernon separated himself and took a step back. He waited until Chloe signed the contract.
After Chloe was done, she turned around and gave it to Vernon, "This is the contract, Vernon. I accepted all the agreements inside the contract."
…
Vernon snatched the file and checked the contract that had been signed. After making sure this could be processed legally, he closed the file and threw it on the coffee table behind him.
Vernon stood in front of Chloe and crossed his arms. For some reason, he became worried that he might be seen as weak by this woman.
Vernon's gaze was intimidating, and his aura would suppress anyone.
But Chloe was a lot more relieved and relaxed after she read the contract and realized that Vernon didn't take advantage of her. At least not entirely. She still got a lot of money in exchange.
"Why are you looking at me like that, Vernon? Did I do something wrong?"
"Who allows you to call me by my first name?" Vernon asked, continued being guarded against Chloe. "You're only allowed to call me Sir or Mr. Phoenix Gray. You're just an employee, just like Diamond."
Chloe could sense that Vernon was pissed for no reason. Honestly, dealing with Vernon's mood swing was like walking on a thin thread across a giant chasm. You had to be very careful not to offend him.
Though, even Chloe didn't know what kind of offense she made just now.
But she obeyed;
"Understood, Mr. Phoenix Gray. I am sorry for my previous impudence," Chloe bowed her head slightly. "Thank you for the contract, Sir. I am forever grateful for your help."
"Leave now, join Diamond or do whatever. I still need to work," Vernon said. Chloe nodded obediently and walked past Vernon. She picked up the lunchbox but was stopped by Vernon.
"Why are you taking my lunchbox?"'
"Eh, I—I just thought that you would not—"
"Put it on the coffee table and leave," Vernon commanded.
Again, Chloe obediently put the lunchbox on the coffee table and walked to the door.
After the door was closed, Vernon sat on the long sofa, staring in a daze at the lunchbox in front of him. He was still trying to process what the fuck happened just now.
"I am supposed to trap that woman, making sure that she cannot escape and beg for forgiveness for all the insult she threw to me, Vernon Phoenix Gray."
"But what's with this restless feeling in my heart?"
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