Chapter 6 - 6: Her Conditions (1/2)

Tension surrounds the once extravagant and glamorous room. The waiters and waitresses were glad that they could leave or else they might become insane because of the menacing air that the two most powerful tycoons gives off.

The silence was cut off by a soft ring of a cellphone. Lillie opened her white purse, that her mother personally designed for her, and fished out her phone.

It was her lawyer calling so she answered it, letting Ethan hear her conversation.

”Yes?”

[Miss Bai, the documents of the contract are done. Would you like it to be delivered now or—?]

”Now.” She said immediately.

[Yes ma'am, uhh. May I know where you are right now?]

”L'incarnation du Loisir.[1]” She said in fluent French. Ethan's pupils dilated as he tried to distract himself by shoving a piece of steak in his mouth.

'She sounds so sexy.' He shamelessly thought. 'I wish she could talk French to me all day, no matter even if it's an insult.'

Tapping the 'end' button, Lillie continue eating her meal.

”Would you like to share your phone conversation, my dear? As it might not be much of a secret since you let me eavesdrop.” Lillie stared at him before gently dabbing her lips on the napkin.

”Ah yes, I forgot to mention.” And hoped I forget you as well.

”My lawyer will arrive shortly with a contract, which you 'will' sign whether you like it or not. The contract states all about my conditions after we're married, so I hope you won't show and resistance and just comply.” She heartlessly elucidated.

Ethan raised his sharp eyebrow, his phoenix eyes blankly stare the cold woman. ”And what makes you think I'll agree to your 'conditions'?”

Lillie expected his answer, she took a sip at her wine, not even bothered to reply him immediately. She licked her lips as she savors the drink, Ethan secretly gulped.

”Then we're going to have a problem. If you don't agree, after we're married expect that I will never live with you for the rest of your life. Like a collared dog with no leash, roaming around and free.”

”But the dog had its tag on the collar.” Ethan retorted.

”You are correct but, what if others remove it? What will happen then?”

Ethan narrowed his eyes and glared at the audacious woman.

Lillie smirked mockingly at the triggered man. ”Point for me, Mr Li.”

”Hmp! Won't be long before I have my score, Mrs Li.” Lillie ignored his words, too immense by joy to see Ethan's defeat.

'Knock knock'

”Miss Bai, someone seeks your presence.” The same hostess came back.

”Let her in.”

”Yes ma'am.” The hostess bowed and left. After a few seconds she came in with a super model—I mean Lillie's lawyer. The woman had strawberry blonde hair and bright green eyes. She wore a grey professional attire, her hair was made into a messy yet stylish bun that made her look so sophisticated.

”Miss Bai, I apologize for my tardiness.” The woman spoke in a professional tone, much like Lillie. Seems the two are of the same feather.

”It's alright. Jessica, I believe you recognize this man behind me?” She unconcernedly gestured.

Jessica nodded, ”Yes, Good evening, Mr Li. I am Jessica Houston, Miss Bai's personal lawyer.” She was about to offer her hand for a handshake when she remembered that this man had a reputation of having germaphobia, so she bowed instead.

”Pleasure is all mine, Attorney Houston.” Ethan nodded at her in acknowledgment, pleased of her professionalism. As expected of Lillie Bai's people.

”So, let's go talk about the contract, shall we?”