My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

I bit my lips and blinked innocently at him while trying to portray myself as naive.

Hendrix's face darkened. He was queasy and helpless. The corners of his mouth were drooping, as if he was put into a situation that had no room for negotiation.

I just went ahead with it and cupped Hendrix's face with my hands as I planted a light kiss on his forehead.

"Alright! No more holding grudges!" I huffed.

As I spoke, a grin spread across Hendrix's face. Bit by bit, the corners of his lips pulled upwards. His handsome features were enhanced by his smile, adding to his charming appearance. It made him look especially attractive.

After all the laughter, the matter was resolved. Hendrix had a slight obsession with cleanliness, and the attire he was wearing was one of his favorites, but it was dirtied by Mullen for no reason. Unless he was treated sweetly, it would not have been easy to work out this issue.

Just as the situation was beginning to get under control, Mullen voiced out once more with her incomprehensible, quiet voice. "Since I was made to do this and was forced to see you guys displaying public affection, I would like to consider this as working overtime."

She was not joking at all. It was like a clang amidst the silence in the atmosphere.

With a scowl on my face, I retorted, "Mullen, don't you know how much I pay for your services? You even tried to demand for more. If you continue doing this, I don't think I can afford to keep you around for long."

Mullen noted and took out her phone. Her fingers danced across the screen while she wore a serious look on her

you serious?" I snapped, a little upset. "You kicked my husband, so

head and mulled over it for a moment. Before she managed to say anything, Hendrix had already gotten up from his seat and fished out his phone to scan the QR code. "I'll pay,"

Mullen.

then put away his phone and instructed, "Stand guard outside the

warily at him, and then at me. She was not

I'll call you if something happens, so

who has any ill intentions towards you must be dealt with." Mullen reported with a look of absolute certainty painted over her

was still a mercenary with a

you understand?" I nagged. I was angry and baffled. I could not wrap my head around

price wasn't a problem. The most important thing was her ability to protect me and

but Hendrix had to pay her a fee just to drop by and pay me a

left the balcony and disappeared from

Checking that Mullen had truly left, he walked over after pulling the curtains. "Where did you find such a hoot?" he asked jokingly. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

I scolded, "Her request just now was unreasonable. Why did you give her the money? If this keeps