Although Dominic has treated Scarlett well when faced with a general audience, but still the sense of awkwardness is still there. All because Scarlett thinks that if this marriage is just a contract and the act of making physical contact with each other, of course, it is too much. On the other hand, the two of them really have to do it, so that no one will be suspicious about the relationship between the two.
"You're so good at picking wives, Dominic," Evelyn praised Dominic.
This is already the umpteenth time that people have praised Scarlett, besides being beautiful. Scarlett is also a successful career woman in the food field. And of course it makes others even more impressed, because in this era, it is very difficult to find a woman who is really good at everything, let alone handling the company.
"You could have been, madam."
Scarlett looked all red. She was really very happy that some people praised her. But there was one thing they didn't know, if Scarlett was not good at cooking, and that thing was embarrassing enough for Scarlett. Even though Dominic didn't mind that, because they got married only on a contract.
"You are indeed a beautiful and kind woman, Scarlett. I know it because it seems clear from the look on your face that is so gentle."
Scarlett and Dominic seemed to be staring at each other. This woman in front of her was so able to make Scarlett's mood improve. Although there have been many praises in her, it is different from this woman. She praised Scarlett so sincerely, just like a parent praised his child.
"Thank you, madam," Scarlett said, smiling.
"Ah... no need to say it like that. I say it according to the facts," Evelyn retorted. She also called his workers to bring the design she had made for Scarlett as a sign of a wedding gift.
"Get the light blue dress I have designed,"
"Okay, madam."
"Oh yes, also bring snacks for our guests."
Hearing this actually made Scarlett feel bad. "No need to bother, madam."
"It doesn't bother at all. You guys are my customers. It's appropriate that I treat you guys well."
Scarlett looked at Dominic, but the man only retorted with a nod of the head. It can be concluded that Evelyn does treat her customers like this. And Scarlett was happy to be with the good guys.
A few minutes later, the workers arrived with the design ordered to take it. Scarlett felt so amazed to see the dress.
"Let's just say, this is a wedding gift from me to you," Evelyn said, smiling.
Scarlett gawked in disbelief.
"Don't refuse it, Scarlett. I hate it when others refuse my gift."
Scarlett glanced at Dominic, and Dominic nodded so that Scarlett would take Evelyn's gift.
"Thank you, madam. This dress is so beautiful."
"If you don't like the sequins less, I'll change them."
"This is also already good."
Scarlett's smile broke out. She was very happy to meet Evelyn. Scarlett also bought some clothes designed by Evelyn at the boutique. Then, they returned to their homes.
***
The next day, Scarlett goes to the office wearing a dress given by Evelyn. It certainly invited a pair of eyes staring at him. They were amazed by Scarlett's appearance this time. The woman looked beautiful in a light blue dress. The skin of her body also looks so bright.
"Scarlett!!" called Cassie as she patted Scarlett on the shoulder.
Of course, it made Scarlett so shocked, she also patted Cassie. "Gosh, you are this."
"You are so beautiful today, Scarlett. Is this a gift, Mr. Dominic?"
"Not really. This is my wedding gift. Don't talking it, let's continue the work."
Cassie nodded. She also accompanied Scarlett's steps towards her room. Today will be very tiring because there will be many visits that they will make. One of them, Scarlett and Cassie, will check the production field.
When she reached her study, Scarlett immediately sat down and checked some of the files on her desk. Similarly, Cassie checked their meeting schedule. Scarlett and Cassie's room was next to each other. It was also at Scarlett's order, asking to change rooms.
A few minutes passed, as Scarlett got bored with the pile of files that had never finished. Suddenly, there was a sound of knocking on the door.
"Come in," Scarlett said, with a gaze still focused on the dossier she was reading.
"Good morning, Mrs. Irvin."
Scarlett retracted her gaze. She looked at a man who was a janitor coming over.
"What's the matter?" asked Scarlett kindly.
The janitor looked timid to say so, but Scarlett tried not to make her workers so nervous.
"I'm sorry in advance, Mrs. Irvin. I just want to deliver a deposit for you," the janitor explained.
Scarlett let him sit down, but the janitor refused and argued that he had to clean up his work, which had been delayed. For this reason, the janitor only gave a deposit wrapped in a paperbag on his desk. Then, he said goodbye to go out.
"It's strange. He's the one who gets his entrustment as well as the one who doesn't know who the giver is," Scarlett said, shaking her head in surprise.
[Happy birthday, Sweetheart. I have tried hard to be able to give you this gift. I hope you like it, and call me if you agree to see me.]
Scarlett's eyes were suddenly hot when she read an inscription on the birthday card. She even remembered her birthday today, but someone sent her a gift. Scarlett went back to read the greeting card, she thought that it was Dominic who had sent her this kind of thing on a whim.
[From Jack Adams.]
As soon as Scarlett read the name tag at the end of the greeting card, her heart seemed to be stung. She felt angry when she read her name on the card.
[You're really shameless, huh?]
Scarlett squeezed the greeting card, but her gaze was distracted by a box in the paper bag. He also opened the box slowly, but to his surprise, when the contents in the box were the albums of himself and Jack, then there was a ring that was supposed to be worn during their wedding. Scarlett's heart was really hot. She threw all those jack gifts into the trash can.
[It's so presumptuous that you sent that, Jack. Are you about to mock me?]
[You stupid and self-ignorant man. He guessed who he was dared to make me like this!"
Scarlett felt that her emotions had reached the brim. She slammed a vase that was on her workbench hard.
"YOU ASSHOLE GUY!!!"
"SHIT!!"
"ARGH... FUCKIN' YOU!!!"
Like someone who was possessed, Scarlett grabbed her hair in frustration. She felt stupid to have a romance with a jerk guy like Jack. The day of birth that was supposed to be happy was actually a great sadness for Scarlett. Various expletives came out of Scarlett's mouth. The woman who usually only said good things, just because of Jack she turned into someone so vengeful.
[Just look at it, I will really avenge me on you.]