The Cold Wife
Chapter 22

Daisy helped Sweet put on the blanket, "rest, I know you haven't slept since last night. This place is uncomfortable, but you have to get used to it. Our lives are not as easy as sipping water."

Sweet stared in Daisy's netra. "Thank you, you want to be my friend."

"Don't say much, the wound on your lips will get wider." Daisy gave her sweetest smile. Sweet nodded, slowly his eyes closed. Tiredness really made Sweet give up for today.

Daisy came out when Sweet was already completely asleep. The girl closed the door slowly so as not to disturb her big madam. Daisy was stunned when she saw Alex standing there. Daisy immediately bowed.

"Go away, tell the others not to bother him" Alex orders Daisy.

"Okay, young master." Daisy rushed out of there.

If you really care about his wife, why would he treat Sweet that way. Huh, never mind, I don't understand the rich man's way of thinking. Daisy's protest in heart.

Alex was sitting next to Sweet who was sleeping so far away. His big hand moved hesitantly to touch the wife's bruised face. Sweet grimaced in his sleep, as Alex touched the wound on his lips.

"Sorry" said Alex slowly. Slowly he kissed Sweet's forehead. Her fingers kept moving to get rid of the hair that slightly covered Sweet's sweet face.

"I hate you, old man. I want to kill you," said Sweet in his sleep. Alex was surprised to hear that. Even in his dreams alone, he dared to curse for me?

"Do I look so old?" alex asked touching his face, then smiled faintly. The man was unconscious if he was much older than Sweet, his wife. Alex rubbed Sweet's cheek gently which had swollen due to his actions.

"If you weren't from Santonio's family, maybe I'd have accepted you easily, Ana. Even if you're not their real child, you grew up in their cunning environment. I know, they must have instilled that trait in you. Tomorrow or the day after, maybe you'll take my life away with these tiny hands" Alex raised Sweet's hand.

"I won't let you off easily. I want to see your family fall first" he continued with Devil's smile. If only Sweet had seen that, perhaps he would have shuddered in horror.

***

Josh entered the mansion in a hurry. It carries important information. Josh had memorized exactly where his master was. He took a special elevator. No one dared to use it but him. The big man pulled a black book, and the wall shifted. Josh went straight into Alex's study, and the wall closed again. The room is directly connected to Alex's room.

"What did you get?" ask Alex to Josh. Josh is a little slouching. Alex sat in his big chair so arrogantly.

"Mrs still have parents in Indonesia, they are hidden from Madam. Right now their life and death are in the hands of that old rascal." Obviously Josh. Yes, Alex did ask Josh to find information about his wife's past life.

"How could Ana not know about this? How do you know that?" alex asked in surprise. Josh hesitated a little.

"My old love told me, sir."

"Well, the handicapped girl? You still think of him as a lover? Even you're the one who made him disabled" Alex smiled bitterly. Josh who heard that did not dare to argue.

"Still investigated. No one knows exactly where they're hiding."

"Hidden?"

"Yes, Sir. From the information, Madam has two younger brothers. They're only a year or two apart from Madam. The two manage to take their parents away and hide somewhere from Santonio's men. Ever since Madam was adopted, Santonio had never let the Madam's family calm down. At the moment Santonio continues to search," Josh explained everything that happened. Alex was silent for a long time, thinking about all the explanations Josh had given.

"Josh, find them first. Don't let them get hurt, protect them all. Finish off anyone who wants to disturb their family. This game is very interesting," said Alex laughed blandly.

"Good, Sir. We will do it. I'm stepping down first" said Josh a little backwards.

"Wait for Josh, give a little bluff to his two younger siblings. Let them call his brother. I want to see, what will the girl do? Is he still haughty or lethargic to me."

Josh was astonished to hear Alex's orders. It's not usually that you behave like this. Are you beginning to love, Madam? It's good that if that happens, I'll find it easier to get my love that's almost gone. Inner Josh.

"Josh, do you hear me?" ask Alex for no response from Josh.

"Of course, Sir. I heard Master's orders. It will be done soon" Josh said quickly.

"Do it well, you can go."

Josh nodded, then he moved away leaving Alex's room. Alex turned his chair against the window, revealing the vastness of the mansion's front courtyard. Alex plays back his memory, how his marriage to Sweet could have happened.

"Master, Santonio. What was the need until you came here?" alex asked looking at the middle-aged man who was currently sitting in front of him.

"I've arranged your marriage with my daughter. Also made an appointment with civil records, that this afternoon you're coming. I also have something for you, a message from my daughter." Jeremy gave Alex a map. Alex accepted it without hesitation.

"Marriage agreement?" alex is confused.

"Yes, so how, you agree?" jeremy looked at Alex full of intimidation.

"As long as the profits are on my side, I don't mind. But, I feel like you're selling your daughter, Mr. Santonio." Alex smiled wryly.

"It's her wish, she doesn't mind being your wife. You see, he easily signed the deal. Maybe he understood, if his parents were in a difficult time. Since childhood he's always lived a luxurious life, so he doesn't want his life to just fall." Obviously Jeremy laughed crisply.

And willing to fall into my hands? So luxury is your top priority? All right, I'll serve the game you guys started first.

"Well, I almost forgot she was your daughter. It definitely has strong ambitions like you. I accept this deal" Alex shook Jeremy's hand. Jeremy looks happy, because what he planned went so smoothly. To forget a steep chasm that awaits him in the life to come.