Chapter 82 I Need a Wife


Chapter 82 I Need a Wife

Was this man seriously burning money just because he could? That watch was so expensive, and just because she wouldn't accept it, he threw it away?

"It was custom-made just for you, with your name engraved on it," he explained. "If you don't want it, the watch is worthless. What's the point of keeping something that has no value?" Engraved with her name?

Galatea quickly glanced outside. Alaric had already tossed the gift box into the sea, and as a wave approached, it threatened to sweep the box away for good.

Without a second thought, Galatea leaped off the yacht to retrieve it. Seeing this, Alaric immediately jumped in after her. As a wave loomed over them, Alaric quickly shielded Galatea. "Don't you see the tide coming in? Have you lost your mind?" Alaric scolded.

Clutching the rescued gift box tightly in her hands, Galatea scolded back, "This is all your fault! You throw away an expensive watch and then blame me for it? I'm not taking the fall for this!"

Galatea then pressed the gift box back into his hands, saying, "If you're going to throw it away, do it when I'm not looking. Don't guilt-trip me!"

With that said, Galatea climbed back onto the yacht, her clothes now half-soaked. She sat on the sofa, wringing out the water from her garments.

Alaric was at a loss, amused yet frustrated by her unique nerve.

"I picked out that gift for you with so much care. You really don't want it?" he asked again.

"If it were just an ordinary watch, I would have gratefully accepted," Galatea replied, looking straight at Alaric. "But because it's a special custom piece, I can't. You being wealthy is one thing; you spending money on a watch like it's nothing is your prerogative, but for me, it's an unbearable burden.

an equal exchange of gifts, but I can't possibly reciprocate for something

you never sought my opinion before having it made, so you can't force it upon me. You have the right to

taken aback once more as he listened and let out a bitter smile. "All this over a birthday gift? Why do you have to make it

explained, "Maybe you think I'm being dramatic, unappreciative, or just playing hard to get. Think what you want, but I'm really grateful that you were willing to give

giving this present away." Alaric reluctantly

changed the subject.

over with urgency, Alaric started the engine, and the yacht slowly drifted away from the

deck, watching the scenery unfold.

its reflection shimmering in the water, half-hidden. The soft moonlight

she

for the warmth against the cool evening sea

she

words all evening. I'm getting

really am thankful. This birthday will be unforgettable." "Even though you didn't accept my gift, hearing you say that makes it all worth it," Alaric consoled himself. Galatea chuckled again, her gaze drifting back

he called her

a pretend fiancée, but a legal wife, protected by law." "W-What did you

and are entangled in a lot of business dealings. That's why my mother insists I marry Orion. As long as I'm not truly married, she won't give up on me marrying Orion. So, I need a woman to marry me, and

Was this the true reason he had wanted to

she referred to jokingly as her "black history," she might have agreed readily. But

abrupt when I asked you to get the marriage license with me. I apologize for what

attitude before had been demanding almost like an order. But now, he was polite and

those marriages of convenience, without love?"

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