How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Morwenna was feeling exasperated and just about ready to hang up the phone.

Suddenly, someone snatched the phone from her hand.

Instinctively, she turned around, only to find Stuart standing behind her and taking her phone without noticing.

Stuart remained silent, listening to the tirade coming through the phone.

Once the rant on the other end had subsided, Stuart spoke up, his voice cold and detached. “Adelaide, are you testing my limits? I’ve warned you about messing with Morwenna.”

There was a sudden silence on the line as if the breathing had stopped.

After a moment, Adelaide gasped for air, her voice less harsh but filled with sadness and resentment. “Stuart, is Morwenna your limit? What about me? After all this time, what do I mean to you?”

Stuart’s tone was indifferent. “If you play your cards right, your family can continue reaping the benefits as before. But if you choose not to, Adelaide, every favor runs its course.”

Once the favors were over, abandonment followed.

That was Stuart, cold and cruel.

Adelaide got the message and hurriedly ended the call.

She clutched the phone so tightly that her wrist wound started bleeding again.

In a frenzy, she blocked Morwenna and Stuart, her blood smearing over the phone screen in a messy, pitiful display.

No, she couldn’t let it end like this! She had to calm down.

Stuart and Morwenna weren’t right for each other. Even if they were together, they’d split eventually. She was the right woman for Stuart.

Fiercely, Adelaide wrapped her wrist tightly with a bandage to stop the bleeding.

She would return home someday, proud and unbowed!

Unaware of Adelaide’s turmoil overseas, Morwenna was sneakily watching Stuart.

Stuart casually set down the phone, his expression icy, his demeanor exuding an irritated lethality despite his fatigue. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Morwenna wasn’t scared. Stuart was just hot-tempered.

But she knew he was a good person at heart, just a bit grumpy, especially in the mornings. Morwenna thought it wasn’t a big deal.

If... she meant if Stuart wasn’t in love with anyone, could she perhaps give it a shot?

The thought uncontrollably sprouted in her mind.

Morwenna was honest and outgoing. If she had feelings for Stuart, then that was that.

Once she acknowledged her feelings, it was time to ask.

“Come here!” Stuart suddenly said, his voice magnetic and enticing.

Morwenna jumped slightly.

She walked toward Stuart haltingly, her usually bright demeanor then somewhat shy.

Avoiding eye contact, she twisted her head and asked, “Stuart, do you love Adelaide?”

She held her breath after speaking, waiting for Stuart’s response.

Finally, she had asked.

She might ask Stuart directly if she couldn’t figure out his feelings.

Stuart didn’t even hesitate, and his reply was impatient. “No, I don’t love her.”

Stuart had grown weary of hearing Adelaide’s name lately.

His patience with Adelaide was nearly running out.

After hearing Stuart’s answer, Morwenna's eyes lit up. Still not looking at him, she nervously asked, “Then, is there someone else you love?”

Stuart wasn’t in the mood to entertain the question, but seeing Morwenna's awkwardness, he paused and said, “No.”

Morwenna's eyes practically sparkled.

He said he didn’t love anyone else.

She had her answer.

Naive Morwenna, always buying what people say. If Stuart claimed he wasn't in love, well then, he wasn't.

Her heart thumping wildly, she finally mustered the courage to look directly at Stuart, her eyes shining as she boldly asked, “Then, can I love you?”