Chapter 7. I Don't Need Your Help

Christopher’s POV

"I got married to you because of my father's company", I said to her and she furrowed her brows at me in confusion.

I knew that sooner or later, I would have to talk about this with Adele. Ever since I first saw her at the dinner meeting with our parents, I knew she would be one to inquire about my reasons. I mean, what girl wouldn't?

"Do you mind explaining what you mean by that?", only when she said that did I realize that she had been waiting expectantly for me to continue.

"Uh, I have to be the next CEO of the company", I said again and looked up at her to see if she was still listening to me.

"So? Become the CEO then. What have I got to do with that?", she asked quickly in one breath and her face tells me she is frustrated right now.

"Calm down, it is not that simple", I said gently and she huffed at my words.

"You are really impatient", I said with a smile and she rolled her eyes at me this time around.

"Okay, s