Ep.4

James' POV

The library was silent.

She still hadn't taken her hand off the book.

Neither had I.

I let go first.

"Take it."

"I don't need your permission."

She pulled the novel from the shelf.

I stared at her for a second.

"...Arrogant."

She looked at the cover instead of me.

"Takes one to know one."

...

Annoying woman.

I turned around and walked away.

No point standing there.

As I reached the door—

"Mr. Wang."

I stopped.

I hated being called that by my own wife.

"What."

"The library."

"...What about it?"

"It's good."

That was it.

Not 'thank you.'

Not 'I like it.'

Just...

"It's good."

I left without replying.

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Kate's POV

Unbelievable.

He's rude even when someone compliments his library.

I opened the book and sat beside the window.

Peace.

Exactly what I wanted.

No bodyguards.

No servants talking.

No mafia business.

Just silence.

Five pages later...

The door opened.

A maid bowed.

"Madam... lunch is ready."

"I'm not hungry."

She looked nervous.

"Boss instructed that meals must not be skipped."

I closed my book.

"I'll eat when I want."

"...Y-Yes, Madam."

She hurried away.

Control everything.

Typical mafia boss.

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James' POV

Marco stood in front of my desk.

"Boss..."

"What."

"Madam refused lunch."

I kept signing papers.

"So?"

"...Should we send it again?"

"No."

Marco blinked.

"...Boss?"

"If she's hungry..."

I signed another document.

"...she'll eat."

"Understood."

Another guard entered.

"Boss. Romano family has arrived."

"Conference room."

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An hour later...

The meeting was ending.

One of the older mafia leaders smirked.

"So... the famous Kate Kim."

I looked at him.

He continued.

"They say she's the most beautiful woman in Asia."

Silence.

Another man laughed.

"You should bring her next time. We'd like to see if the rumors are true."

The room became still.

I slowly placed my pen down.

"Careful."

The old man chuckled.

"It was only a joke."

"My wife..."

My voice was flat.

"...isn't entertainment."

His smile disappeared.

Nobody spoke again.

The meeting ended immediately.

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Kate's POV

I walked through the mansion's garden with a book in my hand.

The roses were beautiful.

At least something in this house wasn't intimidating.

"Madam."

I turned.

A middle-aged woman smiled kindly.

"I'm Rosa, the head housekeeper."

I nodded once.

"Kate."

She hesitated.

"...Boss prefers everyone calls you Madam."

"I don't."

She looked surprised.

"Just Kate."

Before she could answer—

A black luxury car entered the driveway.

James stepped out.

His eyes met mine for a second.

Nothing.

No greeting.

No expression.

He walked past me.

As if I wasn't there.

Fine.

I went back to reading.

As if he wasn't there either.

...Author note...

Whoever is reading this.... I hope you are doing well. And by any way by reading this novel helps you to Laugh then I am grateful for it.

The story doesn't content any 18+ sence. This story is way different and has sweet romance

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