The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Chapter 7

Jeremy was no longer in the room by the time Corinne changed her clothes and came out—not that she cared where he went anyway. After all, their marriage was nothing more than a cooperation, and the validity period was only three months. At the end of that period, they would once again part ways, never to see each other again.

Corinne locked the door and drifted into slumber.

Early the next morning, Corinne was woken up by one of the maids knocking on the door. “Miss, I was told by Mister Jeremy to hand you your clothes! Miss!”

The noisy voice woke Corinne up before she could even get enough sleep. Unfortunately, though, she did not have any choice because she was living under someone else’s roof. There was nothing she could do except to get up, open the door, and take the clothes that the maid wanted to hand over to her.

After bathing and changing into her clothes, Corinne decided to head out of the room and get something to eat. Alas, a basin of smelly cold water was splashed all over her.

Moments after, she heard laughter.

Her eyes were blurred by the smelly water, and she was unable to make head or tail of what was going on until the majority of the water flowed down from her head. In front of her was an unknown girl who was about her age. The girl had put on exquisite makeup, and she seemed to be a haughty personality judging from the somewhat arrogant smirk on her lips.

Several of the Holdens’ maids surrounded the girl like stars around the moon, and one of them was holding an empty water basin in her hand. It was pretty obvious that the smelly, dirty water had been splashed all over Corinne’s body.

Corinne frowned slightly, blinked her eyes to get rid of the water from her wet eyelashes, and looked at the unknown girl calmly. She then asked, “Who are you? And why did you splash that water all over me?”

The girl had applied the latest lipstick on her lips, and they parted open slightly as she raised her neck proudly, saying, “My name’s Francine. I’m the Holdens’ young miss, and Jeremy’s my brother!”

Corinne cocked an eyebrow

looked at Corinne with contempt. “I did so you’d know your place! Don’t get the false impression that you’ll become the young madam just because you’ve married into the family! You’re not fit for the

frowned. “You say that, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m your brother’s wife…which makes me your elder sister-in-law! Don’t you think it’s unbecoming for you to do

and chided, “Sister-in-law? Pfft! Don’t think too highly of yourself! My brother didn’t even sleep with you last night. How could you have the audacity to call yourself my brother’s wife when he slept alone in another room on his wedding

at long last, she understood why Jeremy was so eager

again, “Don’t even think about wanting to rely on my brother. He’ll never fall in love with a woman like you! You’re his wife in name only, and you’re nothing in the eyes of our family. You’re lower than a servant, even! My word is gospel whenever my brother isn’t here, and you need to

nodded earnestly. “Understood. I’ll

a delight

on! Let’s leave, girls. I have a manicure appointment today, and the manicurist will be here soon…”

“Wait!” Corinne called out.

stopped and looked at her impatiently.

and I’m not really sure what the rules are. Could you explain them to me? It’ll go a long way in helping me

always the most obedient! Well, since you asked, I’ll

with me and go over everything from the top? I’d like to write down exactly what you say on a piece

troublesome!” Francine was a little peeved, but since she was not about to give up on an opportunity to set the rules, she reluctantly

shut as soon as she walked in, and

not manage to follow them in and ended up getting locked outside. Following a brief episode of bewilderment, they heard

into the bathroom, all while

her wrists with the other hand, and pinned down Francine’s flailing arms. “Tell me, what did you just splash on me?” demanded

moment, and Francine finally realized that Corinne’s obedient-looking

in her heart. “It’s… It’s water left behind in the