My Belittled Husband Is A Billionaire

Themis’ POV

“I heard you have adopted a child,” said Mr. Wesley while we were inside his office.

“Her name’s Elisse. A six-year-old girl who used to live with her abusive aunt after her parent’s death.”

He nodded. “I see. Don’t you think she’ll be a distraction from your plan?”

“I don’t think so. She’s just a child, after all. Actually, Winter was the one who took her in. Even for just a short period of time, they became much closer to each other. They treat each other like sisters, now.”

“Looks like you somewhat had yourselves a child now. That’s good, then. Your relationship would be more convincing.”

“That’s right. And I think having Elisse would make Winter happy. I can see the way she smiled whenever Elisse is around.”

“Really?” he asked with a meaningful smile on his face. I didn’t understand what that smile means, though.

I stood up and bowed my head. “I guess I have to go now, Mr. Wesley. I still have to go to school and fetch Elisse.”

“Very well. By the way, Matthew.”

“Sir?”

“What do you think of Winter? I mean, is she somewhat your type?”

That question has taken me aback.”S-Sir?”

“Sorry, I meant nothing. Just watch over my granddaughter for me.”

“I understand, Mr. Wesley.”

After that. I finally left Mr. Wesley’s office and proceeded to Elisse’s school. Ever since that event when she got kidnapped by her aunt happened, Winter and I decided to hire two bodyguards for her. Although I still send and fetch her, since that’s what she wants.

“Brother!” she cooed upon seeing me. She ran in my direction and hugged me.

“Hi there. How’s school?”

“I got ten stars again, brother!” she said, then she showed me her wrists full of star stickers.

I patted her head. “That’s a great job, Elisse! Let’s show that to your sister later, okay? For sure, she’ll be so proud of you, too.”

“Yes, brother!”

Just as soon as we stepped inside my car, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Winter.

“Your sister just messaged me. She said we’re going to have dinner outside tonight.”

“Really, brother?!”

“Uh-huh. So, shall we go now?”

“Yes! I’m so excited to see Miss Winter!”

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“She said she just has to go somewhere first, before going straight here. So, we have to wait for her for a while.”

Elisse nodded her head. “Okay.”

While waiting for Winter, Elisse and I decided to go to the playing area of the restaurant where kids could draw and play with each other. I just sat on a chair while watching Elisse.

“Matthew?”

I immediately looked up and saw a brunette woman smiling in front of me. It didn’t take too long for me to recognize her. I stood up and looked at her. “Miss Mitchel, am I right?”Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

“Oh my God! I’m so glad you still remember me!”

“Of course, how could I forget about a beautiful woman like you?”

“Oh, Matthew. There you are again.”

Chloe Mitchell is the one and only daughter of my next suspect. Her father never shows up to social gatherings, so the only way to go see and have direct contact with him is to get to be close to his daughter.

“By the way, what are you doing here?” I asked her.

“As usual, Dad arranged a blind date for me again. I wonder how long he will keep on doing this when he already knows I don’t want to rush things out. I want to meet someone naturally, without going on a blind date. Like you.” she said, giving me a flirtatious smile.

“For sure, your father’s just doing what he thinks is best for you.”

She nodded her head and moved closer to me. “You look dashing as ever, Matthew. I wonder if you could just be my blind date.”

“I would l-

“Matthew!”

We both got surprised when a woman wearing a black cap, black face mask, and black sunglass arrived. She walked straight to where we were standing, then she blocked me from Chloe.

“Who is this woman?” she suddenly asked. That’s when I found out she was Winter.

“I’m Matthew’s close friend. And who are you?”

Winter eyed Chloe from head to toe before she took off her sunglasses. “I’m his wife. Any problem with that?”

“W-Winter Wesley?”

“That’s right.”

Chloe looked at me. “You never mentioned a wife before. Matthew, your wife is Winter Wesley?”

“Y-Yes. Chloe, I-

“I thought you were single. I thought-

“Well, you thought. Matthew is my husband. And guess what? We even have a child.” Winter cut her off.

Damn it.

Chloe glanced at me with her eyes filled with tears before leaving.

I heaved a deep sigh.

I guess I should just think of another way to get to be close with Mr. Mitchell.

“Looking so depressed, huh? Were you having a good time with that lame woman just now?”

“Winter, it’s not what you think. She’s just a friend.”

She nodded her head. “A friend. But you hid your marital status from her. You’re just like other men, saying they’re single in front of any woman they find interesting.”

“Winter–

“Miss Winter!”

“Elisse!”

I wasn’t able to continue what I was about to tell her because Elisse came running to her. Later on, we started eating, although Winter still keeps on glaring at me.

What did you do again, Themis?

For sure Winter got mad because that might ruin her image. Looks like I need to be more careful now. Flirting with other women would do me no good. We may not be real husband and wife, but in the eyes of law and in Winter’s eyes, we’re still married.

If Chloe Mitchell ever tells her father not to engage with me anymore, then most probably I’ll have James take over it for me. I should be more cautious now, or else all of my plans are going to be ruined. That’s the last thing I want to happen.