Beneath the Cold Mask

dly on the sofa, sipping red wine slowly. She looked slightl

ould take her twin sister Jess

owerful in the capital. Technically, Jessy w

strange request: to pretend to be Jessy, live in William'

away, abandoned their mother and her, and ha

his request. If she could, she wouldn't want anything

om, my love for you is enough. After this, I will be the daughter-in-law of the William family," she wh

slowly regained her streng

as completely different from her sister, she had to survive this year. She hoped William, her husband in name o

.

off. In first class sat a man with a strong presence, someone who could intimidate others. He wore

ce, a perfect combination of shadow and

htly furrowed, as if resting but stil

he small noise woke the man instantly. He opened his sharp eyes, the dim light softening his

his smooth forehead. Clenchin

or!" The man struggled to catch his breath but said nothing. Hans

"Director, how are you feeling?" No wonder he was so t

pulled out a sedative pill, gave it to William with water, and

off the lights in first class? Can you do your job properly?" The attendant, frightene

uld you handle the consequences?" Hans snapped. "I didn't

firm voice stopped him. Hans fell silent and asked the flight attendant, "Have you left yet?" The attendant hurried away. Hans

You should rest." "You can rest here," William said. Hans gave up, "Alright." Then

s looked uneasy. "About this... director, are you really planning to have children with the lady?" William glanced sharply and asked, "Otherwise, who else would i have the child with?" Hans hesitated but finally repl

t; he clearly knew something about

n I return, she won't have that chance again. Go find me some informa

ore and quickly fetched his tablet to gather data on Jessy, then showe

t lasted until dark, William appeared slightly drunk. Hans helped him to the car and dro

ed alcohol; she had two glasses during dinner. The effect hit her quickly-her cheeks f

nk into the warm, steamy water, feeling light and relaxed. When William entered and saw the empty room

nt. Through the mist and foam, he saw a beautiful shadow. Her flushed cheeks made h

he had never met. They had been married for a yea

ting like this was unexpected. The sight was so stunn

ward and got into the bath. Jeanne felt dizzy. The hot water made her feel foggy and disor

his desire was stirring like a new sprout taking root. The pain Jeanne felt shocke

anted. Jeanne trembled with pain. How could she not recognize William? Her paper husband for the next year! How

ctrocuted. Her nerves snapped, and she collapsed into W