"Sir, please help me. I beg you, just this once," Selina said, bowing her head with teary eyes.

"Why have you returned, Miss Selina? Didn't I give you a week to think?" Adam said, crossing his legs, looking at Selina mockingly.

Selina tightly clasped her hands, letting go of all pride and anger. If only earlier, when she was at the top of the stairs, there hadn't been a call from the hospital informing her that her father needed a significant amount of blood, Selina wouldn't have bowed her head before the arrogant man.

"So, what's your decision? The first or second choice?" Adam asked with a sardonic smile, observing how Selina, who was once headstrong, changed so quickly in a few minutes.

Selina bravely lifted her head, looking into Adam's eyes. "I need 50 million, Sir, for a blood donor."

Adam sighed in annoyance. "I don't care what you need, answer my question first."

"Sir, I am willing to accept the request to be a mistress," Selina's lips trembled as she uttered the unworthy word. She could see Adam's mocking smile.

Adam stood upright, putting both hands in his pants pockets. "Why didn't you answer from the beginning? This way, everything will be easier. All your needs will be met, including living expenses, a luxurious apartment, and a car."

Selina, who was kneeling before, tried to stand up. "Actually, what is your purpose in marrying me?" Selina dared to stand in front of Adam with a sharp gaze.

Adam leaned forward. "You don't need to know the reason. Talking too much will make your father's life disappear faster."

Selina's face flushed with anger ready to explode. "Don't equate my father with your wealth, Sir!"

"Oh really? What if I don't pay for your father's surgery, will that old man be saved, Miss?"

Adam reached into his pocket. "Read this marriage contract, everything is stated. Then, quickly sign before I change my mind." Adam threw the paper in front of Selina's face.

"I am not an animal to be treated as you wish, Sir!" Selina's patience was tested enough.

Adam, who had intended to leave the room, stopped in his tracks, turned back to face Selina. "You have one minute starting now. I don't have much time to talk to an ungrateful woman."

Selina held the paper tightly, then quickly stamped it with a red seal.

Adam raised the corner of his lip. "Quickly, go downstairs and clean yourself up."

"Sir, wait a moment, may I visit my father first?"

"There is no offer at all." Adam had already left the room.

After Adam left, about five female servants suddenly entered carrying a medium-sized box.

"Miss, we were asked by the Master to assist you," one of the servants said.

Selina crossed her arms to cover the front of her body.

"What do you want from me?" Selina stepped back as one of the servants rudely tried to touch her sensitive area.

The female servant, who had initially offered to help Selina, took a few steps back and placed the box back on the table. She even smiled, trying to intimidate Selina further. Selina remained cautious.

"Don't worry, Miss, we'll assist you in changing your clothes."

Selina's eyes widened. "I can do it myself, you can leave. Why do I need to change? My outfit is fine."

"The Master wants you to look different tonight, please help us make it easier, Miss," the servant requested hopefully.

Before Selina could respond, the servant had already stepped forward.

Selina extended her hands. "Wait! Just give it to me, I'll put it on myself. You don't need to help me dress."

The three servants exchanged glances, prompting Selina to reluctantly take the clothes from the box. "Stay here, none of you come in. I can manage on my own," Selina instructed before entering the bathroom.

Descending the stairs with a racing heart, Selina felt uneasy in the mini dress provided, her hand instinctively reaching up.

"Finally done, you can go now, I'll take care of myself."

As the servants who had helped Selina left, Kenzo extended his hand. "Come, Miss, I'll escort you. The Master is waiting downstairs."

Selina accepted Kenzo's hand with a puzzled look. Why was Mr. Adam waiting for her?

When Selina arrived downstairs, she found herself in a room adorned with jasmine flowers. "What celebration is happening here?"

Adam smirked. "Aren't you going to accept anything, after I've paid you so dearly. Initially, before you signed the marriage contract, you agreed to be my mistress. Now, we are officially husband and wife."

"Quick, let the wedding begin!"

The room was tense, but Selina didn't resist as she sat in a chair, ready to recite the sacred vows.

Selina gripped the dress she wore tightly. How low she had fallen now, like a woman without principles. She had promised herself never to interfere in others' relationships.

After the vows were exchanged, Selina was escorted into a room.

"From now on, this will be your room, as you are now officially Mrs. Adam's wife." Kenzo opened the door, ushering Selina inside.

Before Selina could ask, Kenzo had already left, leaving Selina in front of the wide-open door. Selina entered the room, wearing the knee-length dress, stepping inside to see Adam leaning back, reading a book.

"You finally arrived, I've been waiting for you, my dear." Adam's sharp grin, eagerly waiting for his bride to enter.

Selina took a few steps back, trying to cover her body. She knew the meaning behind Adam's words, even though she was now legally his mistress, Selina still refused to serve her boss.

"Sir, please, just for tonight, I'm not ready for this."

Adam stepped forward, unbuttoning his shirt. He continued to smile, looking at Selina. "Why are you rejecting me? Haven't I given you everything, the advance payment. Now that you've signed, come here and enjoy your first night with me."

Slam!

Selina's steps halted, feeling no distance between them. Her body jerked against the wall as she tried to evade, Adam's strong hand suddenly pulling her arm.

"I've paid you dearly, so you have no reason to refuse me." Adam gripped Selina's chin firmly. He would never accept rejection.

"You are mine now, it's only right to serve my desires." His heavy breath on Selina's ear sent shivers down her spine, fear creeping in. Should Selina serve Adam now?