The Sweetest Temptation
Chapter 73: Bet

Chapter 73: Bet

Beatrix had no idea when they had both fallen asleep. When she woke up the next day it was already 11 am in the morning.

Rhys apologized for what had happened last night, Beatrix could still see he felt bad for hurting her. She tried to reassure him that she was fine and that she didn’t mind some choking.

Rhys had joked that he didn’t know she was a bad girl and a freak in the bedroom. Beatrix had blushed when she realized what he was saying but most importantly she was happy that he was back to his usual self.

They cuddled and joked around for a while before they got up to bathe.

Rhys suggested that they bathe together but Beatrix denied the offer. She didn’t trust her body not to react to him and she didn’t want to take advantage of him in his weakened state.

After she finished bathing, she came downstairs to find him waiting for her in the kitchen.

The chef he had hired had prepared them food.

They ate in silence with Beatrix stealing glances at him. She had never seen someone making eating pancakes look so captivating.

She could watch him eat the whole day. After they finished eating, they moved to the couch to watch a movie. They were not paying attention to whatever that was on the TV and enjoyed each other’s company and it was nice.

Even though they were just watching TV Beatrix was happy, seeing him so calm and carefree was a pleasure, and she wished he could feel this way all the time instead of being troubled like he was earlier.

"Rhys....? Aren’t we supposed to be working? I thought Damien wanted you to manage one of the companies?"

She asked as she glanced at him on her lap while stroking his hair.

"No..I told him I won’t do it. Who wants to spend his time reading boring paper works?"

Beatrix frowned, since Rhys wasn’t going to do the work what was she supposed to do?

"Oh.... I see."

Rhys got up from her lap and stared at her seeing the disappointment on her face he asked what was wrong with her.

"Nothing, it’s just—he suggested that I work with you and now I don’t know what I’m going to do."

She sighed.

"But it’s that what you wanted? Do you want to work in an office?"

Beatrix shrugged, "I don’t know. I have no other job passion and it can’t be that bad right?"

He raised his eyebrows at her, "Wrong love, doing a job you hate can be quite draining."

"Oh..."

"What’s your hobby? Is there something that you’re good at?" Rhys asked.

Beatrix frowned, "Reading and no I’m not good at anything. I’m talentless unfortunately. All I have is my brain to learn. I kinda envy all those good at something."

Beatrix pouted.

Rhys chuckled, "Come on, at least you’re smart. Someone would kill to be as smart as you."

Beatrix sighed dramatically, "Yeah I guess you’re right. What about you? What’s your hobby?"

Rhys looked at her, the smile leaving his eyes, his expression turned serious as a sinister smile graced his lips.

"Killing people. I enjoy the thrill as I cut them open while they scream.."

Beatrix’s eyes widened with shock. "You mean it?"

She asked, shooting her brows up, looking at Rhys with wide eyes and her lips pressed together flatly.

"Yes I’m a serial killer."

She knew he was in the mafia and this was a normal thing for them but seeing the glint in his eyes made her feel weird. It’s like he was really proud of himself for having such a sinister hobby.

Rhys threw his head back, cackling like a mad man, he smacked his hand over his mouth, snickering into it, and she would sell her soul to keep that much happiness on his face forever.

"Oh my God, you should have seen your face love."

Beatrix glad at him while he was practically wheezing.

"The first time we met you asked me if I was a serial killer didn’t you? Why do you look shocked now?"

Beatrix rolled her eyes and crossed her arms across her chest. He was playing with her.

"Hahaha....funny."

He sighed as he choked out his last lot of chuckles, looking up at her with glowing eyes and flushed cheeks.

Beatrix wished she had her camera here with her right now. Such a beautiful sight it was.

Beatrix grinned at him, just wrapped up in how blissfully happy he looked.

"I’m an artist, love. I love painting and drawing. I actually do have a collection room here. Do you want to see?"

Beatrix nodded, "Yeah."

Rhys got up from the couch and held out his hand to her, Beatrix took it.

He led her to a smaller hallway and down on a flight of stairs in the opposite direction of his bedroom.

Beatrix realized that she had never really been down this part of the house.

"Don’t tell me this is where you hide the dead bodies of all the girls you bring here?"

Beatrix joked, noticing that there weren’t any rooms at all along this hallway.

He gave her a sardonic look. "Really love, what makes you think I have dead girlfriends?I can’t even hurt a fly, what can I use to kill them?"

Beatrix flashed him an innocent smile. "Well,that thing in between your legs can kill someone."

He threw his head back and laughed.

"Little mouse...are you saying that I might kill you with my cock? I’m happy you think that it’s big enough to choke you to death."

He said, pressing a kiss on her forehead. "You really know how to boost a man’s ego love."

Beatrix flushed at his words. Clearing her throat,she said, "I was just kidding, don’t flatter yourself."

He stopped walking and turned to face her, "Do you want to bet then,love? Maybe not kill you but I can make you paralyzed for a few days though."

Beatrix swallowed, a shiver running down her spine.

A/N: Thank you guys for the birthday wishes and gifts. You really made me the happiest person yesterday! God bless you.

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