Playing with Fire

Chapter 57 - Trouble in paradise

Charlotte's POV

I rolled my eyes and let him hug me. "So... When will you fulfill his last condition? " I asked seductively as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

He raised his eyebrow. "You want it?" He gave me a hopeful look while feeling excited.

"I promised to help you with your inheritance. I always keep my promises as I told you before." I reminded him mischievously and winked at him.

A wide grin appeared on his face. "Are you sure? I don't want you to feel obliged." He asked softly, caressing my cheek affectionately.

"I am sure. I wouldn't mind having a mini you in our house." I confessed, giving him a bright smile.

He grinned happily. "Or mini you. As beautiful as her mother." He winked at me. I nodded, smiling, and placed a chaste kiss on his lips. "Then let's start." He said, excited and scooped me up in his arms in a swift movement. I chuckled in amusement and kissed him while he carried me towards our bedroom.

***

Once we finished shooting the ad video, I went towards my room to change my clothes.

"Charlotte."

I stopped, turning around as someone called me. The assistant waved at me, walking towards me with a brunette woman.

"I want to introduce you to my friend. She works for a famous jewelry company in Paris." The assistant informed me.

"Hello." I gave the woman a polite smile, extending my hand towards her.

"I looked forward to meeting you. I heard a lot about you." She said, shaking my hand. "I am Lia."

"Nice to meet you. I am Charlotte." I smiled.

After chatting for a while, Lia left after giving me her number and suggested to had dinner together to discuss the details of the project which she wanted me to take part in. She seemed like a good girl. We talked about each other's lives as well. I was surprised when she told me she was Greek. What a coincidence! After I had told her that my husband was Greek too, we talked about Greece, her childhood memories there.

Once I changed my clothes, I went to the agency to see Alex. The last few days he had been grumpy because he had to use condoms when we were having sex. I stopped taking pills after we decided to have a baby, but last week I got an invitation from Victoria Secret to walk on a catwalk for their new collection next month. I was so ecstatic and excited. However, I couldn't say the same for Alexis. When he heard about it, he asked me not to accept it, saying that he didn't want hungry men gawking at his wife. Moreover, when I told him that we should postpone our plans about the baby for about more than a month, and he had to use condoms because I stopped drinking my pills, his mood totally changed.

As much as I told him that it would be my last catwalk before dropping modeling, he didn't want to understand me. I planned to launch my cosmetic brand next year and just focus on it. So walking for Victoria Secret was a golden opportunity for me. Despite the fact his attitude tempted me not to drop modeling and accept all swimwear and lingerie photoshoots and catwalks' invitations I would receive because his over jealous and over possessive attitude irritated me, it would be my last catwalk.

Once I arrived at the agency, I went to my office to check my schedule with my assistant. Then I went to see my moody husband.

When I was about to reach his office, I saw Lia leaving his office, looking angry. I looked behind her, confused as she walked into the elevator.

What was she doing in Alex's office?

Do they know each other?

I frowned and approached Alex's office. I knocked on the door and walked into his office after hearing Alex's angry voice.