Chapter 179 Boss, I Need three days
John tried to appreciate the opulence surrounding him, to maintain the illusion of a happy husband. But his unease only intensified. This wasn't a honeymoon; it was a gilded cage.
"Isn't this wonderful, John?" Olivia asked, her hand sliding onto his arm as they stood on the balcony overlooking the city. "Just you and me, under the Arabian sky."
John pulled away slightly, the touch of her skin sending shivers down his spine. "It's… impressive," he conceded, searching for the right words.
Olivia's smile slipped again, a flicker of disappointment clouding her eyes. "Impressed? Is that all? John, I thought you…"
She trailed off, her voice catching in her throat. For a moment, a genuine vulnerability peeked through the facade. John saw a glimpse of the Olivia he used to know, the woman he once considered a friend. But then, as quickly as it appeared, the vulnerability vanished.
"Never mind," she sighed, a brittle edge back in her voice. "Let's get you settled in. We have a busy few day
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