“No! With her hand on the coffee table for support, Claudia hurriedly stood up. She just lied. Her buttocks actually hurt Like hell. However, she couldn't massage them in Bennett's presence. She clenched her teeth to endure the pain and then said, "It's Late. I'm going to bed.”

Bennett decided to cut her some slack even though he noticed her blushing. "Okay, good night."

“Good night."

Claudia bent down to pick up her phone. As she was coming back up, her hand grazed the back of his hand which was on his leg. Her index finger recoiled instantly. Holding her phone tightly, she did a sharp U-turn and ran up to her room.

Bennett sat on the sofa and watched his wife run away like a frightened rabbit.

He stared at her until she went out of sight. After chuckling, he took out his phone and dialed his assistant's number.

This sudden call caused Jackson to panic. As if he was in his boss’ presence, he straightened his back and uttered warily, "Good evening, Mr. Dreskin. Do you need me to do something for you?"

“Yeah. First thing tomorrow morning, report to the finance department and tell them to increase your salary by ten percent on my order."

This statement hit Jackson like a bolt out of the blue. He leaped to his feet as his hand trembled. After wondering what could have happened, he held back his joyful cry and said, “Okay, sir. Thank you!"

“That's all for now. Go to bed early."

For several moments after hanging up the phone, Bennett tapped his thigh with his index finger. He finally went upstairs. He walked to the guest room and knocked on the door twice.

The door was opened shortly after. Wearing a purple cartoon short-sleeved pajama, Claudia craned her neck and asked, “Anything the matter?"

Bennett reached out his hand to touch her, but withdrew it on second thought.

He scratched his head and muttered, "I just forgot to say that as my wife, I don't judge you based on your usefulness to me."

Bennett's words kept replaying in Claudia's ears, making her restless Even when she finally fell asleep, she had yet another incredible dream.

The next morning, she woke up and remained in bed. She stared at the white ceiling above her as she began to doubt herself.

As a naturally shy person, Claudia usually blushed when she held hands with her boyfriend. Why the hell was she having such erotic dreams lately?

The man in her dream was none other than Bennett, her contract husband. The same one who signed an agreement with her and was always putting up a show to deceive the public.

Somebody help! She was losing it. Why in the world did she dream of touching Bennett's stomach abs?

Was she that horny?

When Claudia could finally bring herself to go downstairs, the first person she saw was Bennett who was drinking water at the dining table.

Her eyes fell on his bobbing Adam's apple. Gawking at him, she swallowed subconsciously.

Claudia couldn't take her eyes off him.

It was not her fault. He was such a hunk. Now, he looked like one of those hot models who drank energy drinks in TV commercials. Who could resist such an awesome sight?