Chapter 243 Honey, Pay with Your Body
What would Miss Greco think if Mr. Dalio not only got married but also had a child, and then announced his relationship with Anna? This situation would not be beneficial for Anna either.
"Mr. Dalio, I think we should find another way. Exposing Miss Stefanelli at this moment could negatively affect both her and your image and status," suggested an associate.
Simon raised an eyebrow, "Who said I was going to announce it with Anna?"
Giovanni looked surprised, "Ah? Not with Miss Stefanelli, then who? Wait... could it be Miss Greco?" He couldn't believe his own words. After all, Simon had no feelings for Miss Greco, even bordering on dislike. How could he possibly announce anything with her?
Simon seemed to see through his secretary's thoughts. His gentle eyes darkened, "In order to protect Anna, I have no choice. Go and handle it."
So, that was how it was. Poor Mr. Dalio. Giovanni silently withdrew.
Simon took out his phone and sent a message to Anna. "I will handle the news. You and Penny stay in the hotel and don't go out." Five minutes passed without a reply. Was she asleep at this late hour?
Simon then called a friend who was responsible for hotel management, "Please look after the lady in room 88. Deliver meals on time and arrange for a trustworthy server."
"Mr. Dalio, she has already checked out."
"Checked out?" Simon found it hard to believe. When he left, they had everything arranged and were preparing for bed.
The other party confirmed, "Yes, since she is your friend, I personally handled it. By the way, a young lady came to see her, and then she left."
A young lady? A flash of understanding crossed Simon's eyes. After thanking the person, he called Anna's number, but it was switched off.
He was more certain of his suspicions. Standing up, he headed straight to the bedroom. The door opened with a 'click', and the lights turned on.
Mirlinda, who was sleeping on the bed, was awakened. She opened her drowsy eyes and saw Simon walking in. He had always been gentle and gentlemanly, never appearing threatening even when angry. But at this moment, he exuded an indescribable aura of somber anger, which was oppressive even without him saying a word.
She sat up, "Dear, what's wrong? Are you upset? Come here, let me give you a massage to help you relax."
Simon didn't have time for her playful behavior and asked directly, "What did you say to Anna at the hotel? Where is she now?"
It was an interrogation. His tone was very calm and serious.
Mirlinda's face changed, "You found out so quickly? No wonder, it's because of her that you're bothering a pregnant woman in the middle of the night."
She was laughing, but it was a laugh filled with bitterness and self-mockery.
Upon hearing the words 'pregnant woman', Simon's eyes darkened. He didn't want to argue with her, but this time, he was truly angry.
"I've told you before, after sending her back to Vista Heights, we won't continue our previous relationship. She's alone now and with a child. Have you ever thought about her safety?"
"Heh," Mirlinda laughed as if she had heard a great joke. "What does her safety have to do with you, a married man? Do you, a married man, need to worry about her? As Mrs. Dalio, what's wrong with making a mistress leave?"
Simon was taken aback by her brazenness, "Mistress? Everyone else can misunderstand her with that term, but you have no right."
The implication was that he and Anna were the real couple, and she was the intruding mistress.
Fine, very well. He and Anna were saying the same thing! He could actually say, in front of his wife, that he liked another woman and protect her so openly, without any evasion.
Mirlinda laughed at herself, "Fine, I have no right. I'm just a shameless woman coveting your mistress. So what? Now I am the legitimate Mrs. Dalio, your wife in name, and no one has the right to snatch you from me."
As she spoke, she stood up and leaned on his shoulder, "Mr. Dalio, you can't shake me off for the rest of your life. I love you."
Simon was dumbfounded.
He had seen shameless people, but never someone as brazen as her. Yet, his gentlemanly upbringing prevented him from doing anything to a woman, especially a pregnant one.
He raised his hand, pulled her off, and walked out of the room without another word, leaving her with nothing but a cold, disdainful silhouette.
Mirlinda stood in place, laughed, and got back into bed.
"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong."
A series of WhatsApp and text message notifications sounded one after another. Mirlinda picked up her phone and found a string of messages from her friends, totaling more than 99.
"Mirlinda, you're actually with Simon?!"
"Oh my god! The nation's husband!"
"Ah! How did you manage to snag him? I'm so envious!"
"Why didn't you tell us about such a good thing?"
What was going on? She hadn't told anyone about her and Simon. Confused, Mirlinda opened Twitter and scrolled through the news, only to find the top trending topic: #SimonMarriageBombshell.
Clicking on it, she saw an official tweet from Simon. "Married and registered @Mirlinda."
Just five simple words, without any sweet nothings or romantic sentiments, but it was enough to blow everyone's minds! Below were a slew of comments from netizens.
"Oh my god, this is too sudden!"
"Please tell me today is April Fool's Day!"
"This can't be real!"
"If I hadn't stayed up late, would I have missed this explosive news?"
"Mirlinda is not worthy!"
"There must be a glitch in the system!"
Each comment expressed shock, with no blessings. Mirlinda was also surprised. Given Simon's dislike for her, he wouldn't announce their relationship. As she was wondering, another news headline caught her eye: #SimonSpottedWithGirlfriendInHotel.
Suddenly, everything clicked. So, this was it. To protect his beloved woman, he was using her as a shield. But she was more than happy to play the part.
She retweeted his tweet. "Honey, I love you, I will love you forever! Muah @Simon."
Then, she sent Simon a private message. [Honey, you owe me a favor. Remember to repay me with your body.]
Simon, who was out looking for Anna, saw the message and his eyes darkened slightly. Taking advantage of the situation and playing innocent? He didn't bother to respond and turned off his phone, asking Giovanni in the front seat, "Any news yet?"
Giovanni immediately replied, "Mr. Dalio, we just found out from the surveillance footage that Miss Stefanelli and Penny have gone to the Seven Days Inn. They are safe. Would you like to go there?"
Simon let out a sigh of relief, but his brows furrowed. What could he do if he went there?
"As long as she's safe. Bring something to her for me tomorrow morning."
"Understood, Mr. Dalio."
...
On the other end, Katherine, who had been closely following the news, was furious. She had sent someone to take pictures in order to expose Anna and Simon's relationship and completely eliminate Giorgio's lingering feelings. After all, no man would want a woman who belonged to someone else.
But what was the deal with Mirlinda? How could Simon marry Mirlinda? Now that Anna was single, wouldn't that be even more disadvantageous for her?
No! She couldn't allow any possibility between Anna and Giorgio! Katherine's beautiful eyes were filled with malice.
Soon, a plot formed in her mind. That would be...
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