My boyfriend called me to break up. I paused for a second, then replied, "Weren't we always just friends?" The other end went silent for a beat, then exploded with noise. "Sister-in-law is savage!" "Boss, how have you been simping for so many years and still haven't locked it down?" Chase Sterling coughed lightly. "Sorry, excuse me. I need to handle some family business." 1 Chase emphasized the words "family business." He was definitely pissed. I hung up before he could say another word and immediately turned off my phone. I spent the whole day in class feeling like a dead woman walking. When the old professor called on me, I actually gave a serious answer instead of my usual sarcastic quip. He pushed his reading glasses up his nose. "Well, well. Has Lily been possessed?" I grinned sheepishly. "Nah, just trying out a new persona for the semester: the quiet, studious girl." The class erupted in laughter, breaking the tension. The professor nodded. "Right. That's the Lily we know." After evening classes, I kept my head down and rushed toward the dorms, trying to avoid detection. Suddenly, my roommates sandwiched me, bumping my shoulders. "Hey, hey! Look at the school gate! That's a Porsche Cayenne. Looks expensive." "I don't know cars, but the pretty boy standing in front of it is definitely expensive..." I looked up. The "pretty boy" with platinum blonde hair was walking right toward us. He flashed a sunny grin and shouted confidently, "Hi! Sister-in-law... I mean, Lily!" My roommates, bless their hearts, had zero chill. They shoved me forward and vanished into thin air. I stumbled, nearly face-planting into Jax's chest. Jax looked terrified, closing his eyes and stepping back. "You little sh..." Before I could finish cursing, someone scooped me up by the waist. When did Chase get out of the car? I didn't have time to think. I stood up straight and swallowed the curse words. Jax let out a huge breath, patting his chest. "Thank god you're okay, Sister-in-law." I rolled my eyes at him. He laughed nervously. "Don't be mad, Lily. We were playing Truth or Dare with the Boss!" Uh-huh. And? "Boss lost. He picked Dare. The breakup call was my bad idea." Jax shook my arm like a little kid. "Hit me, scold me, whatever you want. Just don't be mad at the Boss, okay?" Chase swatted Jax's hand away. "Alright, get lost." So he dragged Jax out here just to explain things to me? 2 Achoo! The AC in the car was blasting. I sneezed. Chase glanced at me and turned the temperature up two degrees. But even the warmer air couldn't fix the icy atmosphere coming off him. After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice low. "What did you mean by 'Weren't we always just friends?'" Uhh... "Listen, let me make up... I mean, explain..." "Lily, don't forget. We're already married." I slumped back, adjusted the seat to maximum comfort, kicked off my shoes, and curled up. "You were the one who said 'break up' first..." I muttered in protest. Chase's hand on the steering wheel paused. He tossed a blanket over me. "Fine. Neither of us will say it again." "And... don't sit like that in other people's cars." Like what? I looked down. Oh, right. I forgot I was wearing a skirt... I quickly pulled the blanket over myself. Help. Did he see something? "Did you see anything?" "No." "What color?" "White..." Hmph. He totally saw it and won't admit it. Fast reflexes. I peeked at him, blushing. His nose was high and straight, jawline sharp, lips perfectly shaped. The sunset streaming through the window softened his features. Even his side profile was devastating. I noticed the tips of his ears turning pink. Click. I snapped a photo with my phone. Chase’s Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "What... are you doing?" So handsome! I admired my composition and lighting. "This photo should sell for a lot! I bet your fans would fight over it." Chase scoffed. "Why? Is the allowance I give you not enough?" Enough? It was more than enough. Being Chase Sterling’s secret wife came with a monthly stipend of $50,000. It was a very friendly agreement we reached. 3 Chase was the highest-ranked esports player in the league. His hands were steady. His driving was even steadier. Every time I sat in his car, I fell asleep. I must have stared at his photo too long because I started having weird dreams... In the dream, my fingers traced over his brow bone, his nose, his lips... And just as he was getting worked up, I kissed him. "Mmph!" I opened my eyes to see Chase’s flushed face right in front of mine. Not a dream! "Breathe." I finally found some air. Chase chuckled lightly. "Clean up. We're here." Looking in the mirror at my watery eyes and swollen lips, I took several deep breaths and cursed internally: Chase Sterling, you animal! I looked outside. It was that private kitchen restaurant I said I liked. Chase was a regular here. The owner greeted him warmly. But today, the owner seemed overly enthusiastic, until he saw me behind Chase. He rubbed his hands together awkwardly. I looked toward the window and realized why. Sitting there was Sienna, the youngest Best Actress winner in history. And Chase’s "white moonlight" ex-girlfriend. "What a coincidence," Sienna said, smiling. As expected of a movie star. Stunning even without makeup. Chase paused for a few seconds, then nodded. He reached back and pulled me forward. Thanks a lot, buddy! Sienna looked visibly surprised when she saw me, then smiled again. "I didn't know you liked this place too." Is it too late to say I hate it now? Sienna bit her lip, eyes slightly red, staring at Chase with deep affection. Old lovers reuniting. Sparks flying. Since it was a private kitchen and everyone knew each other, Sienna suggested we eat together. She sat opposite Chase, chatting casually about recent events. "Congratulations on founding the top esports club in the country." "Thanks." "Chase, I'm planning to develop my career back in the states now..." I channeled my third-wheel energy into my appetite. You guys talk. I'll eat. I looked out the window. Maybe I wouldn't be by Chase's side much longer. The owner came over. "Drinks? Iced or room temp?" Chase and Sienna said in unison: "Room temp." I yelled alone: "Iced!" Sienna giggled shyly. "I can't believe you still remember..." Chase swapped my iced Coke for a warm one. "Don't you know you can't have ice the next couple of days?" Facing Chase's sudden concern, I instinctively looked at Sienna. The shy blush hadn't faded from her face yet, but her knuckles were white from gripping her glass. Hiccup. The atmosphere was too awkward. My body betrayed me. 4 Liking someone is like a hiccup. You can't hide it. Apparently, awkwardness is the same. After my nth hiccup, Chase finally couldn't hold it in and laughed out loud. I glared at him. Drinking water and eating rice wasn't helping. Help me. Why am I hiccuping in front of my love rival??? Watching Sienna sitting elegantly across from us, I wanted to cry. Chase patted my back indulgently. He took away the water glass I was reaching for. "That won't work. I have a method. Want to try?" I nodded like a bobblehead between hiccups. "Look over there!" Huh? I followed his finger. The next second, his large hand cupped the back of my head, and he kissed me! "You you you... what are you doing?" My face exploded with heat. I pushed him away in a panic. He licked his lips like he wanted more. "What? Hiccups gone, now you're a stutterer?" I stammered for a while, unable to form a sentence. Crash. Sienna’s glass hit the floor. Her eyes were red, voice trembling. "Sorry. Slipped." She walked toward the restroom, looking strong yet fragile. A classic "pity me" flower. I peeked at Chase. He was unmoved, seriously eating his food. Something's off. Did he kiss me just to make Sienna jealous? Is his calmness just a front? I lost my appetite. Sienna came back. She looked like she’d been crying. A pear blossom bathed in rain. Truly pitiful. I tactfully opened my Uber app. "Um, I'll call a car back to school. Chase, you drive her home!" Chase snatched my phone and wrapped his arm around my shoulder, walking me out. "Miss Sienna doesn't need me. I'll drive you."
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