The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Charlie rubbed his nose awkwardly as he answered," Uhm... I'm your best friend's husband!" 7

Loreen replied in a somewhat indifferent tone, "I know. A fake husband and a fake marriage for four years. I wonder how much longer this make-believe game will last." 9

Just when they were chatting, a limited edition Bentley drove up to the front of the villa and stopped beside them. The back seat window was wound down, and a luxuriously dressed woman poked her head ou of the window. The woman looked at Loreen and asked, "Loreen, why are you out here?"

As soon as Loreen saw the woman, she hurriedly smiled and said, "Oh, auntie! Where is uncle?"

The woman in the car answered, "He's busy with his work. He'll come at noon before the banquet starts."

Loreen continued, "Where's cuz?"

The woman sighed and replied, "I haven't seen him since last night. Argh, I'm so pissed. He is so stubborn! It wasn't long after his surgery that he started to stay out all night again. Talk to him, will you?" 6 Loreen managed a bitter smile and stated, "I don't dare to do so. You know how he is like. When I chide him, he growls at me..." 6

again. "That boy is getting more and more

at Charlie, who was beside Loreen, and asked with a smile, "Oh my, is this young man your boyfriend?" Loreen glanced at Charlie and blushed with a shy smile.

woman emphasized the word 'yet' with a teasing smile. "So when will you get to go from 'not yet' to 'yes'?" Loreen uttered shyly, "Ah, auntie, stop

laughed and added, "Do you want me to give both of

no thanks.

"Okay. I'll head in first

the Bentley slowly drove into the gate of

to other people that way again. What if they misunderstand me? What if Claire finds out? If anyone asks who I am again, just tell them

was just kidding. Why are you

serious?" 4

stern tone, "I have to be serious about this... It is a matter

nodded. "Okay, fine. I'll stop talking about it then!"