Chapter 17: The fashion tension

Kai's POV

I was taken aback by her actions and how I allowed my emotions to overwhelm me. I was unprepared for the loss of my composure, and I was also caught off guard by the auction.

My wife assured me that the contract was secure, but now I have doubts. She sighed and gazed at me, asking, "What do you truly want to do?" Raine's question left me with a puzzled expression.

Why was she asking me this? Did I even have a choice after signing the contract? Was she joking with me?

She directed her words at the designer and CEO of DCJ, saying, "Is this how your business flourishes? Quite intriguing, isn't it?" Raine was clearly taunting Rosaline.

Once again, my wife looked at me with confidence on her face. "Honey, are you sure you want to do this? It's up to you. I'll respect whatever you choose," Raine assured me.

She wasn't joking, and yet my pride was wounded. She arrives and asserts her authority in front of everyone, then expects me to make my own decision? Seriously!

Then she sudden