My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Chapter 2223

Having said that, Hendrix suddenly looked up at me. His deep eyes were glistening under his long eyelashes, making him look even more attractive. "Do you still want her if Anne can't get through this?" There wasn't a trace of joy or anger in his tone. "Also, put everything aside for tomorrow. Come with me to the company to notarize the properties."

I froze on the spot and didn't know which question to answer first. After some time, I managed to say, "Why are we notarizing the properties?"

I still recalled the terms of law regarding notarization. Based on our current situation, we weren't dealing with any property disputes nor was our relationship crumbling. I didn't think there was any need to do this.

It was clear that we were living together in peace, so why do this? It was hard not to let other people think that dividing up our property was just the beginning of a separation which would include a divorce and a custody fight after.

Maybe my time as a lawyer had made me doubtful, but Hendrix was behaving very strangely.

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Jordan," Hendrix confessed. "He invited me to join in on his plan. I've thought it through and I will agree to his conditions."

"Are you kidding me?" Although Hendrix didn't like following the rules in business, he had always been a law abiding man. He would never break the law.

Hendrix didn't respond. He simply looked at me calmly as if to say, "I'm not kidding."

Silence spoke louder than words.

The smile on my face fell and my face sank back. In this strange silence, I confronted Hendrix with my eyes.

After some time, I finally calmed down and was able to make rational judgments.

Something must be wrong with the situation for Hendrix to have suddenly changed his mind. There must be some ulterior reason behind it. "What's your reason for doing so?" I broke the awkward silence and did my best to remain calm and reasonable. I wanted to be someone he could share his problems with, as his wife.

"I don't have a reason," Hendrix answered calmly, dismissively even. "I can't refuse his offer."

I was amused. Wasn't this reason much too simple? Did he think I was that gullible?

At our age, we've both seen much and experienced plenty. We were married and had children. On top of that, Hendrix was a man who never submitted to his temptations, so why now?

"Tell me, what did Jordan promise to you?"

"You don't need to know," Hendrix turned his face away. He didn't dare to look at me. "It's nothing glorious. The less you know, the safer you'll be."

Hearing Hendrix say that, I couldn't help feeling somewhat agitated. I was exasperated. "Since you know it isn't safe and disgraceful, why do you still want to do it?"

Before Hendrix could respond, we heard a voice from the door.

"He's doing it for you, obviously."

Jordan walked into the living room and said this as he walked towards us, "Arianna, you should understand Hendrix's good intentions here. All you need to do is lead a stable life and take care of your children, There is no need to know everything about this. I guarantee you that

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cooperating with me will be the best decision Hendrix has ever made in his life!"

Hendrix glanced at him from the corner of his eyes. Judging from his hostile expression, he wasn't willing to become business partners with him.

Jordan didn't care about this at all. He provocatively patted Hendrix on the shoulder as though they were close. With me, well be the richest people in Jarold City, no, the@ichest people on earth in five years time!"

Based on how high-spirited he looked, it was likely that he already had it all planned. I however, was suspicious that he would become a target to the public if people noticed his new found fortune that he acquired after such a short time.