New and Improved Chapter 18 Roger's POV Work had piled up while I was gone , and Sasha insisted on coming to the office with me . Since she insisted , we came straight to the office from the airport . I didn't want her here with me today ; I needed to focus on my work . I knew why she was here . She knew I needed to call Elizabeth and charm her into signing the paperwork . Sasha was trying to prevent me from doing that . She has no idea just how serious this situation was for my company . Elizabeth's designs are the best and have been the reason we gained so much traction . Dixon is sitting next to her and trying to kiss up . I know that he was the one who had told Sasha what had happened . I regret downplaying Elizabeth's efforts so much now . They didn't understand that she was the lifeblood of the company . Her designs , her ideas , and her business acumen all came naturally to her . She was a highly talented woman who knew what it took to thrive in the market . She was also angry with me . She was reading my texts , but she hasn't responded to any of them for two whole days . That's not like her . I'm starting to suspect that she heard something . For her to just quit and walk away is a huge red flag . Sending those letters , and so many of them , she means business . I feel like I'm losing control , and I have no idea how to fix it . The only thing that makes me think she is just angry with me is that she hasn't cancelled our wedding . I wish I had held off on the honeymoon , but Sasha had insisted on it . She couldn't wait , even after I told her that we needed to be careful . She knew if Elizabeth ever found out that we were married and Sasha was pregnant , I would lose everything . No woman could accept what I had done to Elizabeth . I couldn't help it . I don't know why , but when I get around Sasha , I just can't control myself . I loved her , and she was the reason I was so determined to succeed . I was furious when Elizabeth demanded I marry her . Well , maybe not demanded , but I was under a great deal of pressure to keep her happy . It was the very reason I stopped enjoying being around her . She took advantage of me , forcing me into this . How could she have forced my hand like that ? I was caught between a rock and a hard place . Sure , I could have turned her down , but she would have walked away and taken everything with her . My fledgling business would have paid the price for my actions . Getting engaged to Elizabeth was the main reason I married Sasha when I did . Mom helped me make the plans . She never liked Elizabeth and felt that her appearance was unacceptable for our family . She even told Elizabeth that once . She demanded that Elizabeth should diet and lose weight . Otherwise , we would be too ashamed to introduce her as a member of our family . Elizabeth was embarrassed , but she was the one who insisted on joining our family . She needed to know that it wouldn't be easy . Dad never gave her any issues , but my mother and sister were always on her . My brother , Charlie , liked her , but he's always liked fuller - figured women He would even flirt with her on occasion , right in front of me . No matter what our parents said to correct him , he wouldn't listen . He even went as far as to say that he would step in for me if I didn't want her . What the hell ? I didn't say I didn't want her , I just didn't want her to be my wife . There's a difference . My wife is someone I would be proud to stand by my side . Someone who would make other men jealous . Someone like MONDOONO O < - New and Interoved : Sasha . " Roger , there's an auction being held tomorrow . I want to go ," Sasha's voice interrupted my thoughts . I turned to see her waving a gilded card in the air . Of course she does , it's not like she hasn't spent over fifty th dollars in just three shopping trips in Paris . It's no surprise that she wants to spend more . I know that she's punishing me for not buying her that car . The thing is , I've started to realize that even if I had co - signed for her car , she would have still spent that money in Paris . She is spending as if we have unlimited funds , which isn't the case . " We need to stop spending , Sasha . My wallet took a hit in Paris . Can't you be satisfied with what you just bought ? Don't forget , I'm engaged to Elizabeth . How could I explain escorting you there ? " I pointed out . " I'm your new Design Director . It's only natural that you show me around . What ? Are you trying to keep me hidden ? I agreed to hide our marriage while you dealt with Elizabeth , but I won't just stay locked up and kept away from society . You'll have to introduce me soon enough . People need to learn who I am , " Sasha whined . Shimmering tears shone in her eyes as she looked at me like I had said something unforgivable . " Fine , we will go , but you can't be so affectionate . I still need Elizabeth to give me her designs . I can't offend her, not this close to the wedding . I need her to think that we're actually getting married , Sasha . You know yourself that women have limits . Having you live with us is already too far as it is . I know you want everyone to know that we're together , but you swore you would let this play out ," I replied with a sigh . The deception was starting to weigh on me . " Fine , I will act properly, but I would like a reward for it . I want to pick an item at the auction , " Sasha replied with a pout . " 1 already told you we have to be careful , Sasha . How would it look buying you something when I'm engaged to Elizabeth ? " I asked in shock . She wasn't even listening to me . " Just something small , like less than twenty thousand . You can claim it's a gift to welcome me to the company , " Sasha suggested with a smile . "I don't know , Sasha . Rumors can fly around quickly . Right now , I need to calm Elizabeth down , not incite her . Elizabeth never goes to these types of events , so we won't run into her . That way , you can be introduced properly . You need to be on your best behavior , and instill faith in them that you deserve your new title ," i replied . " Fine , Roger , but you need to deal with Elizabeth quickly . I don't like this at all . I won't dull my shine , not for her , " Sasha announced before leaving my office and going down the hallway . " Roger , before I forget , you got a big delivery in yesterday . I told your secretary to put it in her storage room . I didn't want it cluttering up your office . There's something else I wanted to tell you , " Dixon told me . " What else is there ? " I asked angrily . I was already mad because Sasha was acting like she hadn't agreed to take the backseat while I dealt with Elizabeth . Now she's acting like I lied to her , when she knew I had to go through with the fake marriage . She complained the whole flight back about what I needed to get her to make this right . Nothing I planned is going right . I hate that I married her so quickly . She is already showing , and I have some doubts about the baby actually being mine . We only got back together less than three months ago . I had bought a few books 000000ệ MONDÓ CÓNO O < New and Improved on pregnancy , and she shouldn't be showing just yet , not like she was . | Hary ) Sasha said she loved me and that the baby was mine . My mother insisted that we get married , and I was happy to do so . Sasha was my first experience with love . She holds a special place in my heart , but I am quickly learning how manipulative she can be , and I don't like it . I find myself comparing her to Elizabeth quite frequently these past two days . Although I find Sasha to be sexy and beautiful . I also find her shallow and spoiled . She spends way too much , and only for herself . She didn't even buy me anything on her spending sprees . Elizabeth , on the other hand , is calm and soothing . She takes care of me . I hadn't had to lift a finger with the wedding planning or house hunting . She did everything and turned our home into a calming oasis for us . A place that brought me serenity from pressures from the company or the outside world . She poured her heart out into our home , and I never once thanked her . She bought it with her own money , and I know she spent millions on it . I felt a hot stab of guilt at the glaring differences between them . " Elizabeth looks good , Roger . I would be willing to date her now , for sure . I don't know how she did it , but in just a week , she's completely unrecognizable . She got new clothes and even cut her hair . I thought it was for the wedding . But after those two men showed up , maybe she found someone new ? She's never had visitors here before . It's weird , she was a blob just last week . Now she's suddenly attractive . Something isn't right , and she didn't return to work yesterday . She was a no - call , no - show , I know she said she was done when she left on Thursday , but I didn't believe her , " Dixon admitted . " How could she lose weight that fast ? " I asked in disbelief . I didn't buy it , but Dixon had been the most vehement against Elizabeth all these years . If he said she looked good , he was serious . " I can tell you don't believe me , but just look at this , Roger , " Dixon replied and crossed the room , pulling up something on his phone . " I hadn't believed it either when I saw the video , not until I approached her with the write - up . She's changed . She didn't back down , no matter how hard I pushed . " He handed me his phone , and I watched as someone who looked like Elizabeth crossed the lobby . She greeted Security and the receptionist , just like normal , but this wasn't normal . Elizabeth looked completely different than she had just two weeks ago . Gone was the frumpy clothing that made her look like she was wearing a potato sack . She was wearing a black fitted skirt and had her button - down shirt neatly tucked into it . She was wearing heels and looked utterly confident as she walked across the lobby . The sway of her hips hypnotized me , and I wasn't the only one . Men noticed her and turned to watch as she walked toward the elevators . Some even hurried to catch the elevator with her . Her hair was down , and her waves moved with each step . She was only wearing lipstick , but it was a bold , red color . One that caught your eye and sparked ideas . This wasn't Elizabeth ; this was a much - improved version of her . I loved seeing her like this , and I could already feel my d ** k pulse with need . I was making plans that involved her wearing those heels and that lipstick to bed on our honeymoon . There was no way that I wasn't going to accept Elizabeth now . I had already planned to get her pregnant to make sure she stayed by my side . It was going to be a daunting task before , but not anymore . Getting her pregnant was going to be so much easier .