Chapter 15 No Way I’m Playing Along
I’m so ugly. I might just ruin your appetite.”
Malcolm had never heard anyone talk about themselves like that..
Most girls wanna look all dolled up, but you’re different. You dress like you’re trying to blend into the wallpaper. Doesn’t that make people wonder?”
Reese, not wanting him to dig any deeper, quickly waved her hand like it was no big deal.
“Who cares what I look like? The important thing is, let me fix up your leg.”
She wasn’t planning on sticking around the Flynn Emily forever. She’d be out of there soon enough. Better to stay under the radar and avoid any awkward run–ins later.
Malcolm, surprisingly patient for once, decided to play the long game.
After all, she was his wife. She wasn’t going anywhere. No need to rush.
He raised an eyebrow at her. “Weren’t you gonna give my leg a massage?”
Reese looked at him, confused.
“Didn’t
you just say you don’t want to?”
“When did I say that? I just meant that from now on, you can only act cute in front ine.
this some kind of male ego thing? Reese finally got why Malcolm had freaked out earlier.
He clearly wasn’t into it, but his pride and possessiveness were off the charts.
Malcolm was just that kind of guy. I guess.
On the outside, he seemed all cool and detached, like he didn’t care about anything. But he could still get jealous. That was a
She’d never really dealt with other guys before and always thought they were boring and mostly driven by their primal urges.
Except for the idiots in her family, who only cared about making money and couldn’t give a damn about feelings.
She smirked and pointed at Malcolm. “You re jealous. So, Mr. Flynn of the Flynn family can get jealous, too,”
Malcolm, realizing she’d caught on, felt a bit embarrassed and pinched her cheek,
“I just don’t like others touching what’s mine. Don’t read too much into it.”
curveball for her.
Reese’s eyes sparkled with a smile. “Don’t worry, I’m just like you. Even though we don’t have feelings for each other, were at least a couple in name. Don’t worry, hubby, IT protect you from now on.”
Malcolm sneered coldly.
“You, protect me?”
It wasnt that Malcolm underestimated her;
was just the plain truth.
Reese D
playfully y blinked
“Hat you still need me to figure out who secretly messing with you, don’t you?”
Malcolm stayed quiet. ‘Truth was, he already had at all figured out.
But watching Here pull up w
pull up with pride was kin
was kinda entertaining, so h
After dinner, Malcolin called Justin into the room.
room. The vibe was tense, like something big was about to go down.
With a serious look, Justin addressed Malcolm respectfully,
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“Mr. Flynn, what do you need me to do?”
At that moment, Malcolm’s eyes lost any hint of warmth. He was all business, like a king laying down the law.
“Spread the word that my leg is gradually recovering.”
Justin looked puzzled and worried. “But if you do that, the one behind this will definitely try to hurt you again.”
It doesn’t matter. Just do it. Only then can he get anxious. When people get anxious, they tend to slip up and show their hand.”
Justin quickly caught on and nodded slightly.
“Got it.”
Meanwhile, Reese was chilling on the steps in the backyard with her laptop, fingers flying over the keyboard.
The screen showed Calvin logging in.
Calvin: Reese, you’re finally online. I have good news for you. The stock you recommended last time made a profit.
Calvin wasn’t surprised at all. Reese was a big deal in the financial world, especially with her sharp instincts. Anything she touched turned to gold.
Calvin: [Also, Reese, someone is really eager to collaborate with our company lately.
Reese frowned: Do I need to handle this myself?
She didn’t think such a minor issue needed her personal touch.
Calvin knew this too. He hesitated for a moment before typing a few more words on the screen.
Calvin: [But the other party isn
Malcolm?
ty isn’t just anyone. It’s someone from your husband’s side.
This was more complicated. She didn’t want to raise his suspicions. That guy was naturally paranoid, so she had to tread carefully.
It must be that Calvin and the others had been too high–profile lately, making the top–ranked Flynn Group in the financial world suspicious of them, who were ranked second. However, Malcolm didn’t know she was the real mastermind behind the company. He couldn’t find out even if he tried.
Reese thought for a moment and quickly replied: [III handle it in a couple of days. You guys stay put for now.]
Calvin: Understood.]
After logging off, Reese pondered how to turn down Malcolm’s cooperation without raising any red flags.
