Her humility in a contractual marriage

The sky was overcast with thick clouds, and the howling wind made the air seem even more oppressive, casting a heavy feeling over people's hearts. The city was enveloped in a dense mist, with not a single ray of sunlight breaking through, exuding an eerie atmosphere.

In the dimly lit room, there was only a faint glimmer of light. The thick curtains blocked out the strange world outside, yet a small gap was left open. Cold winds kept blowing in, causing the reluctant curtains to flutter and strike the window again and again.

However, her deliberate flattery failed to draw any special attention from the man on top of her. Leonard Winston stood up indifferently, not even giving her a second glance before turning and walking into the bathroom. His robust back still had traces of sweat left over from their passionate encounter, which trickled down, and his whole body exuded an alluring masculine charm. There was no denying that Leonard Winston had a body that could drive all women crazy.

Even though Rachel Saintclair had to put in her utmost effort to please and deal with him every time, she had to admit that Leonard Winston indeed had the capital to make people go head over heels for him. In this era where appearance was highly valued, good looks were a form of strength, and what's more, Leonard Winston not only had good looks but also possessed wealth that made people drool and flock to him. Rachel Saintclair was already accustomed to Leonard Winston's coldness. Even though she was his wife, if one day Leonard Winston were to show her a smile, that would be the most terrifying thing. However, being his wife without being known to the outside world, living almost like a transparent person, was an agreement between them. She wanted something, and he would provide it. So, she just needed to do her part. The sound of water in the bathroom started to splash, and only at this time could Rachel Saintclair truly relax for a while.

She didn't know what had gotten into Leonard Winston today. Although he had always been good in bed, he was particularly wild today. Rachel Saintclair moved her hands and feet, and the soreness after the event kept hitting her. If it weren't for the fact that I've gotten used to Leonard Winston's toss-ups over the past few years, she probably wouldn't have been able to endure it with her physique. Moreover, even though she was used to it, his occasional outbursts still made it difficult for Rachel Saintclair to handle.

Sleepiness almost made her surrender. But she couldn't sleep.

Sure enough, the sound of water in the bathroom gradually stopped. Soon, Leonard Winston came out, only wrapped around his lower body. With the fresh smell of shower gel, he looked even more charming. His wet hair slightly covered his narrow eyes, making him look a bit more gentle than usual.

However, Rachel Saintclair didn't have the mood to appreciate it.

Seeing him come out, Rachel Saintclair immediately perked up. Just as she was about to put on a smile to please him, she saw Leonard Winston reach out and pick up a box on the table. Without looking, he directly threw it at her who was still naked on the bed.

Rachel Saintclair quickly dodged, but still got hit by the sharp corner of the hard box. She covered the place on her rib that was hit, couldn't help but suck in a cold breath, yet carefully peeked at Leonard Winston's expression, for fear of making him unhappy.

This guy! He must be hiding something!

Rachel Saintclair thought to herself. How could such a guy make so many young girls flock to him! If they knew Leonard Winston's true face, she really wanted to hear the sound of their hearts breaking into pieces.

"What's this?"

"Take a look." These two simple words were an irresistible command. Rachel Saintclair obediently opened it to look, and a series of glittering jewels immediately came into view. There was no woman who didn't love jewelry, especially beautiful and dazzling diamonds.

"This..." A sense of joy welled up in Rachel Saintclair's heart. Over the past three years, Leonard Winston had also given her jewelry from time to time, but those were just the decent things she deserved as his contracted wife. Occasionally, he would show a kind of affection similar to that for a lover and give her some things. Leonard Winston's way of pleasing women was quite charming. Even though Rachel Saintclair didn't love him in her heart, she still enjoyed his tenderness very much.

However, it was the first time for him to throw jewelry at her like this today.

Could it be that because the contract period was approaching, he remembered to give her some souvenirs?

The deadline was approaching... Although she had lived a life without worrying about food and clothing following Leonard Winston over the years, Rachel Saintclair had been silently counting down the days until the contract expired, looking forward to ending this kind of life as soon as possible.

Thinking like this, Rachel Saintclair had already eagerly picked up the necklace and gestured it around her neck with a little excitement. "Leonard, it's so beautiful. Thank you!" Whether it was for her or not, Rachel Saintclair admitted it first. Anyway, it was always right to praise him. Leonard Winston looked at her coldly. The woman's look of little joy was indeed charming, otherwise he wouldn't have married her back then. But...

"This is a sample provided by the new jewelry partner. Since you like it, Elizabeth Collins will surely be even happier."

Rachel Saintclair's hand that was about to put on the jewelry stopped, and the smile on her face instantly turned awkward.

She knew it. Leonard Winston couldn't be so kind all of a sudden.

If the jewelry wasn't for her, it must be for Elizabeth Collins. Everyone inside and outside the circle knew that the young master Leonard was head over heels for the supermodel Elizabeth Collins. "So, these are the jewels picked by Elizabeth." Rachel Saintclair put on a disappointed look, pouting her lips, trying to hold herself together.

Leonard Winston knew clearly that she was faking it, but he didn't find it annoying. Although this set of jewelry wasn't really useless, it was indeed a gift he was going to give to Elizabeth Collins.

As for why he showed it to Rachel Saintclair, it was because the woman he married happened to be a designer. Such free resources, why not use them?

"Leo, I thought these jewels were for me."

Leonard Winston found it funny. "For no reason, why would I give you jewelry?"

Rachel Saintclair pouted. She originally wanted to say that it was because the contract period was approaching and everyone was happy, but she knew Leonard Winston's temper too well and knew that he would fly into a rage if he heard such words.

So the words that came out of her mouth became: "Because when you give jewelry to Elizabeth, it's for no reason." Her reason made Leonard Winston laugh without any restraint. "Rachel Saintclair, don't be so self - indulgent. You can never compare with Elizabeth Collins."