HARSH WORDS

"I don't need an explanation, I know what it means!" Zuri was exasperated. "Why should I be your wife?"

"Last minute decision and technically speaking, it will be less complicated if you were there to join the discussion as my wife." Khaos didn't seem to take this seriously. He continued flipping through the few reports that Caiden had given him an hour ago.

Out there, Lumicen city was as busy as usual. Zuri had been here with her father a year ago to help with his business. Of course, she would always remain in the shadows while her father basked in the spotlight for the success of the deals she secured.

She thought Khaos would do the same thing, therefore, she didn't ask for further details about her role in this meeting, but as it turned out, he wanted to push her into the 'Frontlines'. She didn't feel right about this arrangement.

"And we will sleep in the same room?"