The Billionaire's Genius Wife

"Baby, are you sleeping!?"

Scarlett didn't have the energy to answer him. She felt exhausted and just wanted to sleep — even though her body was sweaty.

"Let's take a shower first. You won't sleep comfortably like this!" Xander said after he didn't hear Scarlett saying anything and didn't move either.

"Baby?" He let go of his arms and tilted his head to look at her.

A smile tugged at the corners of his lips when he saw her face — even though her eyes were tightly closed, she still carried the aura of an angel in her sleep.

"I'm sleepy! And it feels like my whole body is crushed. I can't move..." She muttered with her eyes closed and curled up in his arms. Skin contact with Xander was very comfortable. She could feel the warmth of his body.

"I'm sorry if I hurt you..." Xander's face suddenly darkened.

He didn't want to tire her out. But, earlier, he couldn't hold back his lust. Even now, the temptation to touch her was nearly unstoppable. Still, seeing how exhausted she was, he had no heart to follow his burning desire.

Scarlett slowly opened her eyes when she heard his regretful tone. And when she looked into his sad eyes, she couldn't help but feel worried.

"Xander, it's not your fault! It's because I underestimated your strength..." She chuckled. She took a deep breath before continuing, "Before, I believed I could keep up with you…"

Since she was a martial arts expert, Scarlett thought she could keep up. But, she was wrong — Xander's strength and endurance were much more than hers, and she noticed that when they made love, Xander seemed to hold back himself.

Xander could only smile silently, confused about whether Scarlett was praising or upset with him.

"Okay, I'll help you take a shower!" Before Scarlett could protest, Xander had picked up her naked body and carried her to the bathroom. Suddenly her drowsiness disappeared.

Seeing the lustful look in Xander's eyes, Scarlett could already imagine that they wouldn't just bathe there.

"Do it faster, Xander!! I'm exhausted!"

"Hmm..."

pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ After half an hour or so...

Xander left the bathroom with an exhausted Scarlett sleeping in his arms.

He placed her gently on the bed. He also helped her to put on pajamas — her lingerie would not make her comfortable. It would undoubtedly give him a headache and sleeplessness if she wore it!

After covering her body with a blanket, Xander leaves the room to his study to make a call.

...

Meanwhile, at the RAS Building.

Tyler, who had just turned off the light in his bedroom, intending to sleep after chatting a lot with Cruz and Zara, suddenly jumped when he heard his cell phone vibrate on the nightstand.

Annoyed that someone had called him in the middle of the night, he took out his cell phone—he was about to scold anyone who called!

Just before he wanted to curse at the caller, his tongue went numb when he saw Xander Riley's name appear on his cellphone screen.

'Why is this highly respected man calling nobody like me? At midnight like this?' He muttered.

"Xander Riley!? Why are you calling this late?" Tyler said in disbelief.

This was the first time he had received a call from Xander in years. He still remembers them talking on the phone after that incident — Xander took his anger out on Rex through him because, at that time, Rex couldn't be contacted.

"Tyler, sorry to wake you!" Xander stands in his office looking out at the street below— It's already well past midnight, but the road is still packed with vehicles.

"It's okay. I haven't slept and can't sleep anyway. Is there anything I can do for you, Xander!?"

"It's about Scarlett..."

Hearing Scarlett's name immediately worried Tyler. He held the phone tighter before asking.

"About Scarlett? Is there a problem with Scarlett? Is she alright?" Tyler asked frantically. He's worried that Scarlett and Xander will fight after he spills the beans about Xander's ex-fiancé!

Hearing Tyler's panicked voice on the other end made Xander chuckle — he is glad that Tyler has cared for and helped his wife since she started her business.

"No. Scarlett is fine. Nothing happened to my wife. But I need your help on something."

Tyler didn't know whether to be happy or worried; Xander Riley asked for help. "What kind of help?"

"Could you ask Scarlett's staff in her office not to disturb her for a week?" said Xander. He plans to keep his wife in this hotel room to enjoy their honeymoon.

"Why? I mean, why does she suddenly want a week off?" Tyler was confused. He knew Scarlett had a lot of work to do.

Hearing Tyler's question made Xander's head spin. He massaged his temple, getting annoyed with Tyler.

"Can you do it or not?" Xander's voice sounded so cold that it made Tyler, on the other end, seem to freeze.

"Yeah. Yeah. Sure I can!"

"Perfect! Bye..."

"W-Wait, Xander!!" Tyler can't believe this guy called him in the middle of the night to discuss that. How heartless!

Xander, who just wanted to hang up the phone, stopped. He hurried to return to his little wife, but Tyler stopped him. He felt displeased.

"What is it?" Xander's voice was highly hostile, causing Tyler to quickly ask his question.

"May I know her reason? This is important, so I can explain it to several clients with whom we have set meeting appointments this week."

Xander pondered for a few seconds. After finding a good excuse, he smiled and said, "Tell them she's enjoying her honeymoon..."

Tyler was speechless.

"You know, we're newlyweds, right?" After he heard Tyler say "yes," Xander continued, "And I thought you were also aware that, after getting married, I went on a business trip. So I can only get husband and wife time with my lovely wife now."

Tyler, "..."

After some silent moment, Xander continued, "Well, it's useless for me to explain the gravity of my situation to a single guy like you. You don't know how it feels!" Xander hung up without giving Tyler a chance to speak.

Tyler stared at his cellphone screen, which was now turning dark.

"What the hell, Xander Riley!?" He curses Xander for insulting him. "Hahaha, you think I'm a childish single man? Of course, I know what a honeymoon feels like!! Well, I mean, I could imagine how it feels."

Feeling defeated, as if Xander had just sent a heavy punch to his heart, he took a deep breath.

Tyler threw his cell phone to the bedside table and slammed his body on the bed. He needs sleep to forget his jealousy of Xander and Scarlett — He also wants a lover who truly loves him, not because of his wealth.