Chapter Forty Five


    Third Person POV.


    Amber finally emerged from the stairs, her footsteps echoing through the hallway as she made her way


    to Richard’s office. She had endured an extra ten minutes in her room, her mind preupied with the


    events of the morning.


    As she reached the door of the office and pushed the door open, Amber’s eyesnded on Richard, wh


    was standing by the window, his gaze fixed on the world outside.


    A flicker of attraction stirred in her as she stared at his strong, broad back. The image of the tattoos she


    had briefly glimpsed behind his shirt danced through her mind, causing her thoughts to


    stray into dangerous territory.


    Realizing the direction her thoughts were headed, Amber mentally scolded herself, snapping out of her


    reverie. It was not the time or ce to entertain inappropriate thoughts. She cleared her throat,


    intending to indicate her presence in the room.


    Richard turned around to face her, his head slightly tilted as his gaze remained on Amber, studying


    her intently. Her sudden nervousness heightened as she met his gaze, her heart fluttering in her


    chest.


    She couldn’t help but ask. “Is there… is there something on my face or what?”


    His eyes lingered on her for a moment longer before he finally blinked and looked away. “No, there’s


    nothing on your face,” he replied casually.


    Amber frowned, her curiosity piqued. “Then why were you staring at me like that?” she asked, her tone


    slightly usatory.


    Richard shrugged nonchntly, a small smile gracing his lips. “I just like how you’re dressed today. You


    look really pretty,” heplimented, his words causing a warmth to spread through Amber’s Cheeks.


    Taken aback by his unexpectedment, Amber nervously stuttered a thank you. She moved closer to


    the sofa in his office, intending to take a seat, and Richard joined her, settling into the chair


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    He broke the brief silence, shifting his gaze to the empty coffee table between them. “Are you not


    hungry? Aren’t you going to have breakfast?” he inquired.


    Amber nced at him, her gaze softening. “I’m not hungry yet, Richard. I’ll have something to eat


    later,” she replied.


    Richard nodded in understanding, before diverting his attention to Amber’s agreement with the Colonel.


    “So, what agreement did you and the Colonele to?”


    Amber sighed heavily. “Well I ended up offering him ten percent of the 401 project,” she replied. “That’s


    roughly a hundred million dors, and he epted it immediately.”


    Richard’s eyes widened, a mix of surprise and uncertainty coloring his features. “Just like that? He


    epted it without hesitation?” he questioned, unable toprehend how easily a man like Miller had


    been swayed by the promise of money, despite knowing that it came from him.


    Amber shrugged nonchntly, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. “Another thing is, I did exactly


    what you sent me to do,” she exined. “I yed the scornful ex–wife role to perfection, and I also


    made him believe that Kayden was trying to take over his position as the figurehead of the project.”


    A chuckle escaped Richard’s lips, his disbelief mingling with amusement. “And how did youe up


    with that lie?” he asked, genuinely curious about Amber’s ability to think on her feet.


    Amber shrugged again. “It just came to me,” she replied with a shrug. “Sometimes, you have to think


    on your feet and make things up as you go. Also, I’ve heard a few conversations from Kayden in the


    past, so I said what I said based solely on my assumptions from those.”


    “I’m impressed, Amber. You did good,” Richard said with a smile on his face.


    As Amber listened to Richard with a proud smile, she nced at him expectantly. “So, what’s the next


    step?” she inquired.


    Richard leaned forward, a confident smile ying on his lips. “Don’t worry about it anymore,” he


    reassured her. “Just leave the rest to me, and I’ll handle all the details once Miller transfers the


    project to us.”


    Amber furrowed her brows slightly, a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes. She hade this far, yed


    her role to perfection, and secured the project. But a part of her wondered if she was fine


    with being left hanging so suddenly.


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    Suppressing her concerns, she nodded, deciding to not be concerned. “Alright,” she conceded. “I trust


    you’ll take care of everything.”


    Just as Amber prepared to ask if Richard had called her down solely to discuss Miller and the


    project. Richard paused for a moment, his voice filled with a mix of anticipation and hesitation.


    “Actually, there’s something else I wanted to tell you,” he informed her, his eyes locking with


    hers.


    Curiosity danced in Amber’s gaze, her interest piqued. She was eager to hear what Richard had to say,


    hoping it was something that would bring her closer to her revenge. Leaning forward, she nodded


    encouragingly. “What is it?” she asked.


    Richard cleared his throat, his expression thoughtful as he turned his gaze towards Amber. “So…is


    there any specific country or ce you’d like to visit?” he asked.


    Amber’s eyebrows furrowed, uncertainty clouding her features as she regarded him curiously. “Why are


    you suddenly asking about countries I’d like to visit?” she questioned, searching for the motive


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    behind his question.


    A small smile tugged at Richard’s lips as he leaned back in his chair, his eyes meeting hers. “I want


    you to pick the location for our honeymoon,” he revealed, his tone nonchnt and neutral. “That’s


    why I’m asking.”


    The frown on Amber’s face deepened, her eyes searching his for answers. “Is it necessary for us to go


    on a honeymoon?” she asked hesitantly. “I mean, considering everything that has happened already,


    I’m


    pretty sure everyone who needs to know we’re married already knows, so I don’t think it’s


    necessary.


    Richard let out a weary sigh. “I thought the same too until my parents called to ask when we’d be


    leaving for our honeymoon,” he confessed. “I couldn’t possibly tell them that we wouldn’t be going on


    one. It’s important, Amber, for us to at least go on a honeymoon. It’s about perception, and about


    making it seem like we’re a real couple in love.”


    Amber’s shoulders slumped slightly, her weariness evident in the lines etched upon her face. She had


    hoped to avoid this part of the married couple act. But she couldn’t help but understand Richard’s


    point, realizing that their image as a couple was crucial not only to his reputation but also to


    their ns.


    She let out an exhausted sigh. “Alright,” she conceded, leaning back in her chair. “I understand.


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    We’ll go on a honeymoon.”


    “I’ll try to make the best of it, but I have to admit, I can’t think of any particr ce at the moment,”


    she confessed.


    Richard chuckled softly. “Well, you can rx because you still have the next two hours to decide,” he


    announced. “Before the day ends, you and I will be leaving this house and heading to any location of


    your choosing. I already have a private ne waiting to take us wherever you desire, so hurry up and


    make up your mind.”


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