Chapter 5

"No, no, it's nothing. Just an upset stomach lately. I'll be fine after resting for a couple of days."

The moment Scarlett finished speaking, a glass of water appeared before her.

Derek had already risen to fetch it from the kitchen the instant she started retching.

What a considerate Prince Charming.

"Scarlett, since you're unwell, I'll attend tomorrow's event alone. You should stay at my place and let Derek look after you."

"Ava, are you sure you can manage by yourself?"

I nodded calmly.

"Derek, you must take very good care of Scarlett while I'm away on business."

Oh, he needed to take excellent care of her indeed.

Because after today, the two of them would be utterly, completely ruined.

The next day, they saw me off at the airport.

The moment they returned home, they were all over each other.

The high-definition cameras captured everything. You could even hear the wet smack of their kisses with perfect clarity.

They had grown careless this time, never even bothering to ask what kind of show I was participating in.