Chapter 9 Am I Your ATM?

“Obey me in the future.” “Yes, yes, yes. As you say, anything you say.” To be honest, Cecelia had not heard a word that William had said. Her mind and sight were only filled with William’s Apollo’s belt. “So can I touch it now?” Seeing how the lady was about to drool over his body, William frowned. “Are you like that toward every man?” “Huh?” Cecelia was taken aback for a moment. “Other than you, I’ve never seen a shirtless man. You’re the first!” William looked at her face that was of fair complexion, his tone remained unchanged as he said, “How about your ex-boyfriend?” “We’ve never even shared a bed to chit chat.” At the mention of Hawick, Cecelia’s face became filled with displeasure. “Let me tell you, don’t ever mention that jerk’s name in front of me again. I’m through with him. That jerk is a stranger in my life from now on.” Cecelia might not have realized it herself, but she was more angry than sad because of the hurt Hawick had caused her. Later, Cecelia added on, “I’m sure he’s not as good looking as you either. Your figure is perfect!” The man’s expression changed as he walked over to Cecelia and pulled her hand toward his body. “You have good taste.” “Wahhhh....” Cecelia’s dream finally came true, and she hummed a satisfying hum. Cecelia was satisfied now but as for William... He noticed that the lady was not planning to remove her hand from his body and thus, he said, “I thought I heard someone knock on the door.” “... nope!” “Someone did!” Cecelia focused on listening. “No one did. I was born in the year of the Rabbit, my hearing is very sharp.” “You can check for yourself if you don’t believe me.” William’s insistence made Cecelia doubt herself. “Did I hear something?” She then walked toward the door. The moment Ceclia left, William heaved in relief and marched into the bathroom. Just as he was about to close the bathroom door, he heard Cecelia shout, “There isn’t anyone at the door. I already said so, I would have heard it if it were true.” By the time William came out of the bathroom, the person that was there to greet him was Cecelia whose brain had come back online. When Cecelia regained her rationality, she remembered that she had a score to settle with William! “What is this?” Cecelia brought the receipts to him. William did not stop drying his hair with the towel and said, “Receipt!” “... how many clothes did you buy until you ended up spending 50 thousand Yuan!!?” Cecelia nearly spat out blood when she saw the string of zeros. However, William’s reply that came next was the true cause of her losing her mind. William calmly replied, “One set.” “O... one set!!!!” Cecelia felt that she was going to experience a hemorrhagic stroke. “Don’t tell me it’s that piece you were wearing earlier.” “Yes.” “...” ‘Deep breaths, deep breaths, deep breaths...’ Cecelia had to take several deep breaths in order to not pass out. Cecelia’s body began to tremble as she stared at William with her bloodshot eyes. There were so many things that she wanted to say, but they all came out as one simple sentence, “Pretty boy, we’re not suitable for each other.” Her most expensive piece of clothing cost less than 500. On the other hand, William had spent 50 thousand on a single set as if it was something normal. If things continued, even if she worked herself to death, she would be unable to feed him. Cecelia was about to cry. Nevertheless, William seemed not to notice and instead said calmly, “Transfer the money as soon as possible to the account written on the receipt.” “Y... you... you!” Cecelia was on the verge of tears. “Am I your ATM?” William was unmoved by her tears. “You were the one who proposed we get married!” “Yes, I was the one who pulled you into this, but you...” His gaze was colder than before, but Cecelia felt that they were things she had to say, “You’re a man, while I’m a lady. Furthermore, I’m weak. Can’t you at least feel a little sorry for me?” William neither replied nor blinked as he stared at her. Under his icy scrutiny, Cecelia felt a tingling sensation under her scalp, and she lost her earlier courage. “Um, pretty boy, have you had dinner? I haven’t. What do you want to eat? I’ll cook for you right away!” Cecelia admitted that she was a coward. She felt that she needed to find another opportunity to discuss the issue again! ‘Sigh, I’m only being logical but why does it seem like I’m in the wrong? ‘Just because he is stronger, therefore he can be unreasonable? ‘If that’s the case, does it mean that if I’m able to beat him in a fight, I’ll be the boss?’ Cecelia was reminded of Grace. ‘I have to learn kungfu from Grace, I have to!!!! ‘Before that, I’ll just let him be the boss for a few days.’ Cecelia laid out her plan in her head as she walked toward the kitchen. However, she had only taken two steps when she was stopped by William once again. Cecelia smiled sheepishly. “Hehehe... if you don’t like what I said, then treat it as if I didn’t say anything.” It could be said that Cecelia’s principle was, ‘with a little forbearance, you will find peace; take a little step back, and you will find more space around you’. Cecilia was even a little regretful that she had been rash. She blamed it on all the extra zeros she saw which in turn caused her blood pressure to shoot up. She had not taken the time to think about the consequences. William remained silent and only stared at Cecelia so intensely that it made the latter want to dig a hole to bury herself. After a while, he finally said, “You can’t be regretful of everything.” “Yes, yes, yes. You’re right!” Although Cecelia did not know what exactly William was referring to, at the moment, anything he said was correct to her! William’s expression worsened when he noticed that Cecelia was brushing off his words. William’s lifted Cecelia’s chin with his well-defined fingers and inched his handsome face closer to her. “Cecelia Shayne, there are some decisions that even if you cry, you’ll still be held responsible for them, do you understand?” Cecelia seemed to understand what he meant but not fully. “You mean to say that since I was the one that dragged you along to get married, even though you spent 50 thousand on a set of clothes or if you do anything else, I can’t say a word even if I’m unhappy about it?” “Exactly!” “So...” Cecelia wanted to refute his words. However, under his icy gaze, the words that came out of her mouth were, “So pretty boy, could you please be a little more prudent in the future? Otherwise, it won’t be an issue of whether I am happy or sad, but an issue of whether I can afford to feed you!” “I’ll consider it.” “...” ‘I begged him so pitifully, are his titanium dog eyes blind?’ Cecelia was so angry that she nearly cursed everyone in William’s family. She was fuming inside her head, but her facial expression remained smiley. “Pretty boy, can I leave now?” Cecelia felt that her earlier performance was perfect, and William should not be able to find any fault with her. However, the man’s next sentence made her understand what it meant by ‘do not celebrate victory too early’. The man’s thin lips moved as he said casually, “One more thing.” “Th... there’s more?” ‘I don’t recall saying anything more? ‘Or is he going to ask for money again? ‘Heavens! Earth! All the deities that exist. Please show your powers and take away this spendthrift of devil!’ On the other hand, Cecelia was not expecting William to suddenly come closer to her and say, “We’ll have to try before deciding if we’re suitable or not!”