Rebirth as The Billionaire's Seventh Wife-Chapter 119: Is He Upset?

’What does he mean?’ Aurora wondered, narrowing her eyes at him.

The longer she tried to find the answer in her mind, the dizzier she became. She set aside her confusion about Alex’s sentence, which caused her to lose her way completely.

Aurora took a deep breath before exhaling slowly.

When she thought she had overcome the embarrassment of her absurd question to Alex earlier, she felt her face flush red again upon hearing his surprising question.

"What about you, Aurora? Are you starting to have feelings for me?" Alex asked playfully, yet Aurora felt like lightning had just struck her.

’Damn it! Please leave me alone, Alexander Graystone! Please stop asking me!’ She expressed her irritation inwardly while forcing a strained smile at him.

"Me? Fall for you? Certainly not..." She said, her voice soaring three octaves. She aimed to ensure her words felt sincere, but she failed.

Alex grinned as he noticed the girl appearing anxious while responding to him. He knows the truth.

’You like me, Aurora! I knew it...’ Alex wondered while enjoying how adorable her expression looked now.

Upon seeing him smile, Aurora gasped, fearing he might not believe her explanation. She quickly added further details.

"I’m serious, Alex. When I’m with you, I feel nothing. Even when you hold my hand, I don’t—" Aurora’s words trailed off as she noticed him move closer.

She swallowed silently upon seeing him sitting beside her, just a few inches separating them. She could feel their arms brush against each other.

Aurora attempted to shift away from him, but the sofa’s arm blocked her. She was trapped.

"Alex, what do you want to do?" she asked, her voice trembling and eyes blinking unusually fast, revealing her nervousness.

"Chill, Aurora. I just wanted to prove it..." Alex responded with an alluring smile, leaning closer and stopping an inch from her face.

His warm breath tickled her skin, making Aurora feel like her whole body was bewitched and becoming still.

She tried not to move and held her breath, but her eyes couldn’t look away from the gaze in his eyes that seemed to lock her attention.

"Do you want to try?"

"Wh-what?" she asked nervously before pressing her lips together again. She worried that this man would kiss her.

"Kiss and see if your heart feels nothing?" he replied calmly.

’Screw you!’ she muttered angrily. She didn’t want his kisses, especially since her heart felt like it might burst. Her heartbeat raced a mile a minute now.

Clenching her hand tightly, she searched for a way to break free from his grasp. She spotted the suitcase in a flash from the corner of her eye.

Aurora pleaded, "Alex, can we open the gift, please?" while turning her head to avoid him.

She didn’t want to taste his kiss because she knew she might desire more if this man kissed her now. She could be in trouble!

Alex chuckled, satisfied with her reaction. He is confident that this girl is already developing feelings for him, and this knowledge puts him in a good mood.

"Alright..." Alex answered. He no longer wanted to tease her. He returned to his seat, placed the suitcase between them, and opened it for her.

Aurora feels relieved now that Alex has stopped his attempts to kiss her.

As she glances at the suitcase, she calms the turmoil inside her. Yet, she is taken aback when she discovers what is inside.

She saw a few handbags from well-known brands that she typically wouldn’t purchase, despite being able to afford them.

She also spotted several pieces of luxury jewelry she probably wouldn’t wear because she was unsure where to wear them.

’Wow, Sophia, why are you so kind to me? Why do you give me so many luxury items?’ she wonders to herself silently.

Seeing the gifts, likely valued at tens of thousands or even more, made her head feel dizzy.

She checked the other side of the suitcase and spotted a small box with a luxury car logo.

’Car keys?’ Aurora could only swallow at the sight of the brand name. Immediately, her father-in-law, Matthew Graystone, flashed into her mind. He must be the one giving this gift.

Aurora shifts her focus to other items, and the more she checks them, the more reluctant she feels to accept the gift.

As she considered stopping to check another item, her gaze fell upon a black folder. She checked it and was taken aback to discover its contents.

’This is too much... How could they give me a Graystone Group shareholder? And a couple of properties?’ She took a deep breath and lifted her gaze to meet Alex’s eyes.

Aurora was surprised to see him looking at her with such a deep gaze, stirring her restlessness once more.

Alex smiled and asked, "Do you like your wedding gift?"

"I like a few," Aurora said sincerely. After pausing to smile at him, she added, "But, Alex, honestly, this is too much..." as she extended the black holder towards him.

He accepts it casually and checks the content.

She adds, "Alex, I can’t accept that. How can I get five percent of your family company’s share? And, those properties are valued in the millions..."

A soft crease forms on Alex’s forehead as he hears her refusal; he quickly redirects his gaze from the folder to meet her anxious eyes.

"Why are you worried? They already gave it to you; this is yours, Aurora. Just accept it, keep it, and move on," he calmly said, returning the folder, but she refused to accept it.

Aurora lowered her gaze, unable to meet his eyes.

"What makes you worry about accepting this?" he asked, curious about her thoughts.

She tried to mask her anxiety and spoke softly, "Alex, when our contract ends, I will no longer be a part of your family. How can I get all that? I can’t..."

Aurora finds it challenging to finish her sentence, particularly after seeing Alex’s calm face shift to a gloomy expression.

Alex placed the black holder on her lap before standing up. He walked toward the door without saying a word.

’Is he upset? Why did he leave without saying anything?’ She shrugs, confused and curious at the same time.