Chapter 44 Sweet Words and Sour Faces Finished " Your idea is very good . It's worth a try . I just don't know what kind of cooperation you mean ," Christopher asked . " Hehehe ... " Rosalie suddenly let out a silly laugh . Meeting his puzzled gaze , Rosalie felt a little embarrassed , but she forced herself to endure it and shamelessly said . " The kind where I talk , you do the work , and in the end you give me dividends and shares . for free ." " You saying I have them doesn't mean I really do , " Christopher muttered , the corner of his lips twitching as he held back a laugh . He had thought she wanted to get involved in the actual business . But this ? Why was she even bringing up old accounts ? Her eyes darted , and she quickly said , " Do you think I'm after money ? No , I just want to use cooperation to strengthen our marriage . " " Why do you need to strengthen it ? " Christopher asked . " Haven't you always wanted to divorce me ? " he turned his head to look at her . Rosalie deliberately put on a profound expression . " Sigh , I was young and didn't know how good it was to have a rich husband . " Christopher : " ... " One moment she called him bro , the next a rich old man - anyone who didn't know better would think he was in his seventies . " Don't worry . Even if we divorce , I'll give you a large sum of money . After all , I'm that image - conscious , domineering rich man ! " He put extra weight on the word " man . " Rosalie : " ..." Was he mocking her now ? But with that little jab , she actually felt less nervous . It even felt like the distance between them had shrunk . She slid a little closer and shamelessly said , " Sure , you're older , have that heavy image burden , and carry that overpowering aura , but you're handsome , in great shape , with good genes , rich and generous , loyal , and tolerant toward me . Where could I possibly find another perfect husband like you ? I admit I didn't appreciate you before , but that wasn't all my fault . You've got sharp eyes , you're cold , and you don't talk much . If you'd just softened your voice and coaxed me a little , I wouldn't have acted like that ." " So it's my fault , then ? " " Not entirely . I was a little starved for love too . But it's fine . My head's clear now , my eyes are open again . I can see your worth and how good you really are . That's why I refuse to divorce you , No matter how much money you give me , I won't take it . Because you're the most precious , the most priceless one , Only with you can I have the whole world . " 1/3 12:14 Thu , Sep 18 GD . Chapter 44 Sweet Words and Sour Faces Christopher : " ... " Now he finally understood how Morris had felt before . 4 / % Finished In his thirty - plus years of life , this was the first time a woman had flattered him like this . It felt strange , but he didn't dislike it . " You're pretty slick at hitting me with a stick , then handing me a sweet date right after . " " Am I ? " Rosalie blinked innocently . " I thought I was just telling the truth . Don't you think so too ? " Christopher : " ... " How was he supposed to answer that ? Admit that he really was older , too image - conscious , and bad at coaxing people ? " Pfft ! " Orlando , in the front seat , couldn't hold it in anymore . Even the driver wanted to laugh , but he kept his composure . " Orlando , it's one thing to eavesdrop on us , but now you're laughing at your boss ? Do you not want your bonus this month ? " Rosalie firmly refused to admit that Orlando had been laughing at her . Christopher : " ... " " Boss , don't listen to her nonsense . I wasn't laughing at you . I was laughing at the viewers in Madam's livestream . Their sharp tongues and straight faces are hilarious . Look , they're all online right now begging to buy her clothes . " Orlando turned and handed the tablet over . Christopher gave him a faint look before taking it . " Half your bonus is gone this month . " " Boss , nooo- " Orlando's face instantly fell . Christopher : " Say another word , and it's all gone . " Orlando immediately shut his mouth . Rosalie gloated , " Next time you eavesdrop , hold back your laugh , or your wallet will be the one crying . " " What exactly did they say ? " Leaning slightly , she glanced at the tablet in Christopher's hand . The moment she leaned closer , Christopher caught a faint , different kind of fragrance from her . Light , refreshing , and very pleasant . He turned his head toward her . She was lowering her head , focused on the tablet . 12:14 Thu , Sep 18 GD . Chapter 44 Sweet Words and Sour Faces 47 % Finished At such close range , he could clearly see the elegant line of her slender neck , the sharp outline of her jaw , the high bridge of her nose , the upward tilt of her eyes framed by thick lashes , her creamy , flawless skin , even the fine down on her cheeks . Her dark , foxlike eyes brimmed with spirit and cunning as they stayed fixed on the screen . Her sensual red lips , opening and closing slightly , glistened with a tempting sheen that made him unconsciously want to lean closer . " Ahem ... " Orlando suddenly coughed in the front seat . Christopher snapped back to his senses and quickly shoved the tablet into Rosalie's hands . Rosalie stared at him in surprise . " You're not going to look ? " " You finish first . I'll look after ," Christopher said with a perfectly straight face . " Oh ! " Rosalie sat up straight and casually pulled the hairband from her head . 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