Amy felt her heart sink as her green eyes lowered to the floor. She had to admit, this was her fault. She had come up with the excuse of a role in the first place, so she guessed that this was to be expected. She wanted him to love her for her heart, but now he only saw her as a means of getting favors. Her lips clenched tightly and she refused to speak. He raised a brow at her, "Why are you being so silent? Wasn't this all just for more benefits?"

'Yet, she said she didn't want to sleep with me...'

He lifted her chin up with his hand, and stared into her eyes. His eyes searched them for a while before he found his answer, "You weren't looking for any benefits were you..."

Amy didn't expect him to figure it out so quickly. She nuzzled her cheek into his hand and sighed, "Two days ago I went in for an audition for the second female lead in 'Alluring Times' but failed." Amy was once again pushing her feelings away and using her body as an excuse. "If you really want to reward me, give me the second lead role."

Shadow's eyes narrowed and his loving hand pulled away from her face. He grabbed her hand and started pulling her out of the bathroom. She stumbled forward as he pulled her, "Shadow, what are you-" she was cut off however, as he pulled her down the stairs of the mansion. He reached the door and opened it, throwing it open and throwing her outside. Then he slammed the door quickly. Amy blinked, she had not expected him to throw her out. She looked down, realizing she was still wearing his shirt.

'All of my things are upstairs...'

The door opened again, and her things were thrown on the ground, and the door slammed shut again. She growled and picked up her things quickly, "The nerve of that hedgehog." She turned and made her way back to her car, heading back to the villa.


Shadow returned to his room and went to grab another pack of cigarettes by the bedside table when he noticed the medicine. He took the medicine and dumped it in the trash bin before he lit a cigarette. He walked towards the window and took deep puffs. He watched Amy drive off and his body calmed down. He put the cigarette out in the ashtray and stood at the window for a while before returning to his bed. He went to lay down and grabbed his phone. He dialed a number quickly and put it up to his ear, waiting a few seconds before the other line picked up.

"Hello? Mr. Shadow?"

"Leave the second female lead role in the 'Alluring Times' empty, I have someone who can fill that role." He bit his lip, "Also, clear my schedule. I want to act as the second lead male role in the same production.

"Of course. Is something wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong. After acting in the lead role for so long, second lead might be a good change of pace."

"Okay."

"Okay. That's it for now." Shadow closed his phone and glared at the wall.

"You want to play games Rose? Then lets play."


Amy had drove straight to the villa from the mansion. Since she had no job or fame, she had spent the past few days cooped up inside the villa by herself for four days. One night, Amy tossed and turned and was unable to fall asleep. She took her phone and looked at the time, it was midnight. She sighed and looked up at the ceiling with a bored look.

'Shadow probably won't be back again tonight.'

If he came back, she would feel anxious. But if he didn't, she would feel disappointed. Amy stood from the bed and walked over to the balcony. Her face resembled that of a lonely person. Even though they were married, he must not consider her much of a wife if he left her to guard their room alone for five months. She jumped out of her thoughts as she heard her phone ringing. She ran back to the bedroom and opened up the phone, "Hello?"

"Next week, you will officially enter the team as the second female lead for 'Alluring times'."

Her breath caught in her throat, "Shadow?"

"Don't make me regret my decision."

"T-Thank you, Shadow." Amy blushed.

"No need to thank me." For some reason, it sounded like he was smirking. "You earned it with your body. It was definitely a worthy trade."

Amy's mouth dropped, and she felt like hissing and yelling at him all at once. "I'm glad you find it worth while, Shadow."

There was a click as he had hung up, and she clenched the phone in her hand tightly.