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Armami Pov:

Having a bad day is like the most constant thing for me these days. It's either my foolish employees are giving me thousands of reasons to sack them or my fucking old man who doesn't know how to mind his damn business. Either way, I always go to work looking forward for the day and return with a headache.

I have been edgy for the past few days but luck is on Lila's side because she keeps avoiding things that will get her into trouble, and I didn't see a reason to transfer my aggression on her.

Jenny keeps me updated on her every move so she is the least of my problem. Maybe I should start introducing to people and take her along with me to social function.

Marriage is not really my thing but I need it for business and so far I have found a girl that is submissive to an extent and I have her in control, I guess it's time to show her to the world. Some party will be holding soon, maybe I will use the seize the opportunity to my advantage.

Then, it hits me. Today is Lila's first day in college. Maybe I can start from there. Appear in public places with her so that people won't question about it too much.

Right on cue, she sent a message, telling me that she will be done soon and I should send my driver over.

I intentionally had Liam drive her in the morning, that way, I can still control her movement without laying a finger.

I sent Liam to take care of some business for me and I do not trust any other person with her because who knows what order father has given those dead ass.

Why not save myself the stress and just pick her up myself? I don't really have much to do anyway, and Charlotte has been getting on my nerves lately. I am afraid I will use my hands to kill her someday. She knows no limit. She needs to thank her stars for how she manages to ease my tension with those fingers.

I pick up my phone and car key, and I drive to her school.

I asked Liam where he dropped her up earlier and where she receives lecture, once he told me the place, I asked around and park at the parking lot. There is no how I would have seen her if she walk out while I stay in the car so I stood at the parking lot.

Luckily, I didn't have to wait for long because she came out with Hattie, my business partner daughter and the heir to Ricardo's company, and some other girl I did not have a clue about.

It seems like one of them wanted to give her a lift, when she spot me, her eye widen in disbelief.

"Armani?" She asked slightly confused.

"Isn't that your husband? One of the girls asked, staring down at me. He is so hot in person, pictures are not doing justice to his look" She cried.

"Omg, your husband is so hot" Hattie smirks

I didn't move an inch as I listen to the girls compliment and stares. They all walk up to me and lila gave me a side hug, probably trying to maintain her ride in the presence of her friends, so I pull her closer, giving her friends the view they want to see , proclaiming the perfect husband.

They introduced themselves, and the other girl happens to be Ava. I think I have seen her before, but am not so sure.

We said our goodbyes to Ava and Hattie and I drive us back home.

The drive was completely silent and I caught Lila pretending to be asleep a couple of time.

I doubt that there is a thing she can do correctly. I break the silence, asking her about how her first day went.

"It was fine" she answered nonchalantly."

"One of those girls is a Ricardo, right?"

"That is what she said."

"Great, keep good contact with her because her family could be of a great use in the future."

"Of course" she answered clearly annoyed.

"Hmmm, Ava happens to be Charlotte cousin." She said.

No wonder she looks so familiar. I must have seen her with Charlotte.

"So what?"

"When I told Ava that I am married to you, she said she happens to know you through her cousin, Charlotte. And you know..."

"Charlotte knows better than to run her mouth bitterly about our relationship."

By the time we got home, it was already late. We meet up with a heavy traffic on the road, making the journey longer than I had imagined.

I jogged into my room to take a quick shower and when I got back downstairs, Jenny informed us that she had made dinner. I didn't really eat anything all through the day so I told Jenny to go ahead and set the table.

I overheard Lila telling Jenny that she is tired and would rather go to bed.

Jenny didn't say a word, but she looked offended, so I had to interfere.

"You can't just waste her effort like that"

"I'm sorry, I would make it up to you." She said unapologetic and leaves immediately. Girls can be so petite sometimes. Jenny has probably do something to offend her.

I know how groovy she gets when she is with Jenny, making me ask if something happened between the two of them. She said nothing wrong with a straight face, making it obviously that something is up, but I ignored it.

I finished my food and went into my room to resign for the day. Playing the perfect husband is certainly not my thing.

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I am enjoying the cold weather as I sleep peacefully, when someone begin to knock at my door. Jenny knows better than to come knocking at my door. It has to be Lila. I opened the door slightly annoyed for waking me up so early.

"Good Morning" she greeted, and I just stare down at her with a questioning look to know why she is disturbing me this early. I swear, if its not important, I can break her head.

She took my silence as a cue and asked if she could use her car today instead of going with the driver.

"Where are you going?" I asked, taking in her appearance. She looked over dress for going to school alone. The dress is ridiculously short, revealing her long legs which is a big turn on for most men. Who is she? A slut? How can she intend to go to school, looking like this? Is she trying to advertise something?

"Class" she answered like its the most obvious thing. "Dressed like this?" I questioned once again, checking her out once again. "Is there something wrong with my dress?"

Is she seriously asking me that question?

"How about you go naked?" I asked, clearly annoyed.

She stand still in silence, switching her expression every damn time, making it damn obvious she has a lot to say but is restraining herself, fueling my anger.

"You a married woman, Lila! If you want men to be ogling over you, why don't you just go around Naked? What is with this ridiculous dress all in the name of going to class? Is this your first time in college?

Going out without a ring, how would anyone know you are married, Lila?" I questioned angrily.

Even though she didn't say a word out loud, her expression says it all. Anyone could tell that she is madly pissed. She must be kidding me. Am I a joke to her?

"Give me that look again, and you will land in the hospital for days." I warned.

"Do I get to leave this house with my car or I have to wait for your driver?" She asked once again, clearing pushing my limit.

"You will do no such thing. You will stay in your room throughout the day, without taking a step out. Is that clear?"

She walked out of my room angrily. I bet she knows better than to go against my order.

I went to shower and prepare for the long day ahead of me.

Stress is an understatement to how my day went.

Father called for a stockholder meeting and announced that I will be taking over. He has officially resigned. I have my own company to run for the love of God! What games is this man playing? When is he ever going to give me a break? One would probably think am ranting instead of being grateful. Being in this position means more wealth, power and influence. But being a Jones makes me understand that it is a trap.

My father is the king of players. He knows how to play his game and nobody can ever win him at his game. He wants to get full control over me and that is exactly what he is doing. Giving me all the power I needed so that he can use it to control me.

I am not in a mood for any business meeting or proposal so I drived home immediately after his announcement.

I got home earlier than usual, and Jenny had a worried look on her face. It's probably her daughter, Harley. I never actually liked that girl.

"What is wrong?"

"It's Lila" by the mention of her name, I already know she had done something stupid. In all honesty, I might lose my shit with her because I am not in a good mood at the moment.

"What did she do this time?"

"She went out" against my order, interesting.

"Did you try stopping her?"

"I did, but she didn't listen. She was completely furious and she wouldn't listen to me."

"Where did she go?"

"I don't know but I think she either went to bella or class."

"Good, inform me once she gets back."

I went into my room to freeshen up. An hour went by, two, three, yet Lila is not back.

I checked the time to see that it was past midnight and I begin to worry.

Maybe something had happened to her, but I waved it away, not like I care.

I was about sleeping when Jenny came into my room, to inform me that she is outside, waiting for the gate of be open.

I checked the time, it was 1:00am on dot. Amazing.

I went outside with Jenny beside me only to find Lila completely drunk and struggling to stand on her own with Ava beside her.

Ava begin to apologise for bringing her home drunk. She tried explaining herself but it all sounded like shit to me. Of I was angry before, I am more than furious now.

"You know she is a married woman. I do not appreciate you taking her around, and getting her drunk. She has a reputation to live up to. What would you do if it was the press that saw her in this condition?" I said, trying to control my temper.

"I apologise once again, Hattie and I will correct ourselves."

"Why are you guys even drunk on a weekday? Did you go to club with my wife?

"No, we will do no such thing. All we did was chill out for a bottle of drink, bonding, but we lost track on time. I am sorry."

"That is a lame excuse"

I carried her from Ava's grips and offered her to spend the night here but she declined. So I asked Liam to take her home instead since she couldn't get a cab by that time and she didn't bring her car either.

I carried her in a bride style into my room and push her unto the bed.

"I will deal with you."