If it hadn't started to rain, his backup plan was to pretend to be sick and attempt to take advantage of Ariana's soft heart to keep her here.

But since the rain was getting heavier, he didn't have to put much effort into his scheming. Even if she wanted to leave, the rain proved impossible to do.

Ariana, unaware that she had become prey to his plot, glanced one more time at the weather outside, her face grim. She sighed, "Looks like I have no choice but to stay overnight. Which room should I sleep in?"

The villa covered a vast area with endless amounts of rooms. It had five floors, with an independent swimming pool and an outdoor golf course. There were even five bathrooms on the first floor. If one wasn't careful enough, they could very well get lost inside the maze of corridors.

Theodore pretended to consider it for a while and answered, “The manor is cleaned regularly, but because only I come here, only my room has been cleaned. No other bedrooms have been tidied up, and none of them is in a condition for anyone to live in. So you'll have to sleep in my room tonight... with me."

Ariana blushed. Yet, on reflection, she decided she shouldn't be so embarrassed.

After all, they were married and they had only just found out about each other's feelings. Besides, they had already shared a bed before.

Moreover, Theodore was so gorgeous there was nothing she would lose by agreeing to what he said.

After thinking for a while, Ariana agreed. What she didn't realize however, was that she had walked straight into Theodore's trap.

Theodore took some clothes for Ariana to change into and he escorted her to his bedroom.

"How about you go to take a bath? I have something to deal with in the study."

Ariana nodded obediently and watched him leave. Once alone in the room, she went to the bathroom and filled the tub with water.

No wonder Horace was the personal assistant of Theodore who was so demanding.

Horace was a meticulous person who thought of everything in advance. Amongst the things he brought for Ariana were not only cosmetics and skin care products, but also essential oil for bathing.

Ariana picked up a ball of peach-scented bath bomb and began bathing comfortably.

By the time she came out from the bathroom, Theodore was already sitting on the bed, reading a book. His slightly wet hair showed that he must have taken a shower.

Ariana had just come out of the bath. Her clear eyes and rosy face looked healthy and sexually attractive. She'd combed her hair in a bun. At this moment, she looked at the man sitting on the bed with a frown.

“Are you going to bed so soon?" Ariana asked uneasily. All the courage she had accumulated before had dissipated in an instant. When the time came for her to actually sleep on the same bed with him, Ariana became extremely shy.

Theodore nodded in reply. He then put down the book in his hand and patted the empty space beside him.

"Why are you still standing? Come here," he said naturally.