Chapter 180: Dream project
It was only at this point Bella turned to look at him, her expression a mix of surprise and amusement. The mighty Theodore Reid, always so confident and in control, was now at her mercy, ready to do whatever it took to get her forgiveness.
A spark of mischief lit up in her eyes. Why not make him sweat a little? She deserved a bit of fun.
"I’m not in the mood to play around," Bella replied bluntly, feigning disinterest. "Why do you want me to accompany you to a business meeting? You could have taken Tristan or Skyler."
Theodore had initially planned to attend the meeting with Skyler, but he had changed his mind at the last minute. Instead, he had sent Skyler to prepare the surprise for Bella.
"You are my wife," he murmured in a low, husky tone, leaning in closer to her. "I can take you anywhere I want." He ran his finger teasingly down her arm.
Bella shuddered at his touch, goosebumps pricking her skin. Her resolve to stay aloof wavered. The warmth of his presence was intoxicating, drawing her in despite her efforts to stay angry. She wanted nothing more than to lean into him, to let the tension between them melt away. But she wasn’t ready to let him off the hook just yet.
"This is a business meeting," she said solemnly, swatting his hand away. "What will I do there?"
Theodore leaned back on the seat, his expression softening as he adjusted his suit jacket. "It’s a land acquisition meeting," he explained, his tone turning serious. "Once everything aligns with my terms, I’ll purchase the land."
Bella listened to him intently, forgetting that she had been pretending to be angry with him. "Is this land important for you?" She was genuinely interested in his plans.
Theodore nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he noticed her shift in demeanor. She was finally engaging with him, no longer sulking.