Wait She s a Billionaire ( Sheena Lawson ) Chapter 1067
Wait, She’s a Billionaire ( Sheena Lawson )
Chapter 1067
It was getting late, but the lights in Howardâs mansion study were still on.
Howard took a refreshing shower and, clad in a bathrobe, ascended the stairs to check on Phoebe, who was supposedly studying hard in the study.
He gently cracked open the door to peek inside at the situation behind the desk.
However, he found Phoebe sprawled out on the desk, fast asleep.
Howard sighed, pushed the door open, and entered without bothering to cover his
footsteps.
Yet, the soundly sleeping Phoebe did not have a shred of alertness and remained completely undisturbed.
Howard covered his fist with his mouth and coughed forcefully several times, finally
waking Phoebe from her deep slumber.
Phoebe rubbed her groggy eyes and looked up at Howard.
âWhat brings you here? Iâm not done yet, and thereâs stillâ¦â Phoebe stopped mid-
sentence and glanced at the study materials in front of her, adding, ââ¦up to ten more
sections to go. I promise to go to bed after that.â
Howard knew she was just trying to stall.
His voice was low and serious as he asked, âPhoebe, are you really that afraid to
share a bed with me? I wonât attempt anything youâre not comfortable with. I just
want to cuddle while we sleep. Canât you trust me?â
Phoebe remained silent.
The former headmaster at the orphanage often taught them that menâs mouths were
full of lies.
What did it mean to just sleep in the same bed and not do anything?
What if he lost control once they got in bed together?
Howard was hurt by her reaction. âPhoebe, weâre engaged. Are you still unwilling to
accept me?â
Phoebe nervously chuckled. âNot at all, Mr. Howard. You should go to bed. I really am studying. Iâll go back to my room after I finish.â
Howard sighed.
He bent to pick up the study materials from the desk before Phoebe and held them in his hand, casually flipping through a few pages.
âYou said you were studying in the study last night too, but when I came in, you were fast asleep. How are you going to focus on these last few pages?â
Phoebe was struggling to find her words when Howard continued, âA while back, you said you werenât suitable to be an actress, and I helped you get out of the industry. Then, you said you wanted to take the college entrance exam and aim to teach at a university in the future, and I supported you. I gathered the latest and most comprehensive study materials for you, but have you really been diligently studying?â
Phoebe met his gaze and argued, âOf course, Iâve been studying diligently. But my foundation is weak, so I might not pass this year. Iâll try again next year. As for tonight, I really wasnât asleep. I just took a short nap.â
Howard did not want to listen to her pointless excuses.
He remembered Phoebe from four years ago, still naive and innocent, lacking in
slyness like a child.
He sighed, realizing he might have been too lenient with her antics.
With these thoughts in mind, he spoke sternly, âPhoebe, thereâs no âtrying again next
yearâ in my book. If youâve set the goal of passing the entrance exam, you must pass
it this year. From now on, Iâll
Come home from work to tutor you, check your memorization, and if you make mistakes, there will be consequences.â
Phoebe blinked nervously. âWhat kind of consequences?â
Howardâs words choked in his throat, and he flustered..
Secretly, he wanted to punish her with some intense physical activity that would
leave her unable to get out of bed the next day.
However, saying such things aloud would only make Phoebe, at her current mental age, think he was a pervert or a demon and distance herself from him further.
Hence, he changed his approach.
âLetâs start tonight by giving you a trial run. Weâll see how well youâve memorized everything after studying all night.â
Phoebeâs face turned pale, and she nervously bit her lip.
from the nap, and
âCan I have another look at the materials? I woke up feeling groggy from the my mindâs blank right now. If you quiz me now, I probably wonât be able to answer a
single question.â
Seeing her pitiful and innocent expression, Howard softened his tone.
âSince itâs your first time, Iâll let you have another look. Iâll be back in half an hour to
test you. If you make too many mistakes, you need to be prepared for the
consequences.â