His Devious Rule

At Matthews Industries,

Harrison entered the office after a knock on the door. He hesitated to report regarding Alvin and Anya's location so he placed his iPad on the desk and clicked on the screen to play the video.

It was a video of Alvin chasing after Anya. They seemed to be arguing, squeaking, and he caught her. She was holding two marriage certificates in her hand and the video background was the civil bureau.

Harrison couldn't believe those two were in the mood to play around and register their marriage after putting everyone in a frenzy.

The business world was going crazy. Whoever had ignored the Skylark inauguration was canceling all their plans for the whole day to reserve their time for Skylar. Everyone was calling each other to know about the owner of Skylark forgetting the rest of the day's work.

After knowing the invitation card was a must, to attend the two events of Skylark, they were digging into their dustbin if the card was thrown, looked through old files, and stacked cards if kept away. One who didn't have the invitation card was finding ways to attend the banquet and conference. One who gave it away to others was forcing them to return the card.

Evening meet-ups were arranged everywhere just to talk about Skylark and its owner of it. The designer shops were overbooked, to get the best look for them and shine in the event. Where the business leads had mixed feelings, there was a festive vibe in the branded shops.

All this was happening by a person who was chasing after his newly married wife as if the uproar had nothing to do with him.

Harrison couldn't help but pity Casper, seeing him seething. Although Casper judged Alvin was going to make his comeback, they failed to notice. Now it all made sense why there was an eerie silence for two weeks.

The uncontrollable storm hit the business world and impacted Casper more.

They say happiness is the best revenge. The two's happiness and carefree time were burning Casper more than ever. Harrison hoped Casper wouldn't slide on the screen and watch the video of the newly married couple kissing on the streets.

Nonetheless, Harrison tried to make the man understand, "Chairman Matthews, it's not too late to step away and discuss with the Second Young Master." Although he doubted Alvin and Anya to forgive them, at least they wouldn't be brutal with their attack.

Casper glowered at his secretary who was behaving like a peacemaker from time to time. A secretary should follow his order and assist him for greater impact instead of stopping him. "Did he buy you? How much did he offer?" Casper scoffed.

Harrison clenched his teeth and stayed mute. He truly spoke for the goodness of the company where he was working so hard and the boss who had employed him. He wasn't looking down on Casper, there was no need for a battle when they could talk out, and settle between four walls instead attacking each other.

Harrison didn't take Casper's words to his heart. It was his duty to alert Casper and he had done it. He will wait and see how long they keep going and get destroyed.

Where will the couple go after registering their marriage?

Dinner? Home? Mansion or Oasis?

"Find out where they are going," Casper instructed as he grabbed the files and went downstairs. In the car, he got busy finding out the impact of Alvin's possible actions on the company.

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On another end,

Anya informed her parents over a video call about their marriage registration at the last minute. The Owen parents had an inkling that this day was going to come soon. Yet, Dennis warned both of them.

[Remember, you can choose a life partner but your kids can't choose their parents. Make each other a better person for them.]

Alvin just glanced at his wife while Anya nodded at her father, "Yes, Dad."

Catalina looked at her husband. She understood what Dennis meant but their daughter and son-in-law already had a son. [That aside, have you two realized you have changed the right order of your lives?]

All three of them were confused at her Catalina, "What is the order of life?"

Catalina clicked her tongue finding her daughter dumb. "We study, focus on career and romance, then get married and have a baby." That's the universal order of human life.

Catalina started moving her fingers in the air at how they disordered their life. "You two studied, had a baby, focused on your careers, and now got married. Where is romance?" Not just falling in love, she wanted her daughter to feel loved every day, with every action of her husband.

'Romance!!?'

Do parents talk about all these?

Alvin found it very amusing. His parents- Scratch that, his father never bothered about what he was doing. His mother… Never mind. He didn't know how the parents should behave but he started liking these two more and more. They were a bit strict, but also cool.

Anya and Dennis smiled helplessly. Dennis recalled his early life with Catalina, while Anya adored her parents.

The cute exchanges with their expressions, romancing in the kitchen asking her to study, finding Catalina in the name of help, and many more.

Although her parents always pretended like nothing, in her presence, she always noticed her father doing little things for Catalina and the latter always found ways to make him happy.

Catalina continued, "You went with the need, followed the stream to survive, but is that what you want from your life?"

Her daughter finally had a chance to live her life, not for a baby, not for a career, not as a parent. Focusing on herself, her likes, and her wishes. She agrees there will be some compromises, but there is nothing wrong in trying it out once.

Catalina added pointing at the screen, "I am saying that for you too Alvin. Did you ever consider following your dream?" Her daughter didn't have large dreams but Alvin did - his IT company that he gave up for their daughter.

Dennis elbowed Catalina to stop her from probing Alvin too much. Her intention has reached them, they don't have to make him uncomfortable.

Anya smiled as she glanced at her husband in the driving seat. Alvin uneasily shifted and glanced at her. He had assumed his dream as his company but it was a gateway to get away from his father. If he gave it up for Anya, wasn't she more important to him than that company?

If he stopped nowhere until he got her, wasn't his dream Anya?

"I fulfilled my dream." His voice was soft, reaching them like a breeze.

Anya smiled, curious to ask what it was. Catalina was happy to hear it, "Then dream more."

Anya glanced at the mobile screen hearing her mother and turned to Alvin who nodded flashing her a sexy smirk, "I got a new one... Romancing my wife."

Dennis and Anya: 🤯

Catalina didn't fathom the words at first, "That's like my son. Keep… Wait, what?" She expected Alvin would say something like opening fifty museums, reaching new heights with his company, etc.

Anya sat straight back in the seat and waved her hand at her parentsbefore hanging up the call. Throwing her mobile aside, she faced her husband, "Don't you want to earn more money and enter Forbes?"

Alvin snickered.

"Becoming the sexiest man on the earth?"

Alvin: 😐

His wife's mind is running wild.

"Getting laid by hundreds of girls?"

Oh ho, this is truly wilder.

Stopping the car at the red light he turned to her. He signaled her to get closer, until they were close enough to feel each other's breath, "Perhaps getting laid hundreds of times by my wife."

She couldn't believe he was really serious when he said his dream was to romance her. Cheesy but that made her excited. The cold, arrogant, devious man, pampering her, loving her every day, she was in.

"Shall we start the count now?" Her low, playful voice floated to his ears.

Not bad, he was liking it. He mused, grazing the corner of her lips, "Eager."

"I told you." That she was going to marry him to do whatever she wanted to do with him.

"Perverted Rascal."

"Hot husband."

Both burst into heart laughter at her compliment instead of teasing. Alvin cupped her little face and kissed her lips. He will need a few months to make his wife's mind dirty.