Perfect Match: Irresistible Desire For You
Chapter 89

“There’s more soup over there. Have a seat, and I’ll bring it over for you,” Joseph said to Ashley as he gathered the dishes in his hands.

She immediately sat down with no hesitation. As she looked at the array of delicious international dishes on the table, she felt impatient to pick up her fork and taste them all.

“This looks amazing! Where did you learn how to cook like this?” she asked Joseph as he sat opposite her. Before he could reply, she was already digging into her food.

“I learned to cook for myself when I was studying in the United States,”

he answered briefly.

‘I can see why he cooks so many international dishes now. The food he made for me tops what I’ve eaten in high-end restaurants! It tastes home-made, which only makes it more delicious!’

Her heart filled with warmth as she recalled the effort he went through to prepare this meal for her.

Back then, her parents had always forced her to cook for them, which made Ashley despise cooking for a time. She swore to Mike that she would replace someone who could cook well and would be willing to cook every day for her.

Now, it seemed like her wishes had been answered. In front of her now, was a man who knew how to cook delicious food. He was also a considerate man who wanted to hold her hand and grow old with her. Ashley couldn’t believe that she had found such a person.

Ashley was in a good mood as she enjoyed the food he prepared for her.

“Eat slowly. It’s not like anyone will take it away from you,” he scolded her softly with a doting look on his face.

“I’m starving! It’s so delicious. I want to eat everything!” she mumbled as she stuffed more rice into her mouth.

Everyone knew that Ashley’s weakness was delicious food. Whenever she came across good food, she would abandon years of etiquette training and fill her stomach like there was no tomorrow.

As he watched her enthusiastically eat his food, he couldn’t help but burst out laughing. How could he resist such a sincere and innocent woman?

The atmosphere was warm and jovial as they enjoyed their meal together. It seemed as if you only needed simple things to be happy. As long as Joseph could keep his loved ones safe and happy, it was enough for him.

When they finished the meal, Ashley was keen on pulling her weight and began to clear the table and wash the dishes. Due to her insistence, Joseph relented and watched quietly as she went about cleaning everything.

“You must have been tired these past few days. Maybe you should go back to your room and get some rest. We can go out later,” Joseph suggested when she finished cleaning the dishes.

“That sounds good. Take me there,” Ashley agreed.

The villa was made to look like a European-style building. On the first floor was a place for receiving guests and for the living areas, while the second and third floors housed the bedrooms. Ashley chose to let Joseph decide on their housing arrangements.

He led her to the master bedroom on the second floor with her luggage in tow. The room was spacious with an elegant layout. A large double bed was placed in the center of the room, and when she saw it, she immediately threw herself on the large bed.

“This feels so comfortable!” she sighed as she rubbed her cheek against the satin sheets.

“I’m glad you like it. Please get some rest. I’ll step out for a bit to take care of something,” he replied.

Ashley jumped off the bed and raised her head in question as she asked, “Where do you have to go? Wait, where are you going to stay?”

She began to grow anxious because she assumed he would leave her all alone at the villa. Immediately, she realized that her question could have another meaning. She didn’t want Joseph to think she was eager to have him in her room, so she quickly re-phrased her question.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be staying in the room next door.” He knew what was on her mind, so he was quick to reassure her.

“Well, please get some rest. Enjoy your nap!” Ashley was relieved by his words. Somehow, she found herself depending on him. She gave him a small smile and said, “Okay.” Joseph then walked towards the door and gently closed it before he left.

His eyes immediately hardened as he made his way into his bedroom next door. After whipping out his mobile phone from his pocket and dialing a number, he asked in a cold voice, “How is it going?”

“Sir, everything has been taken care of. We’ve also caught the people behind the attack.” The cold and menacing voice of a middle-aged man came from the other end of the line.

“Good. I’m glad to hear it. If they try to pull something like this again, we’ll have to eliminate them all.” Joseph’s voice was eerily calm as he gave out orders, which made him look frightening and fierce.

“Yes, sir!” The man on the line was on standby.

Anyone who would dare to provoke him would suffer greatly for it. This was the true power that Joseph wielded.

Ashley’s petrified face had been ingrained in his mind, and Joseph wanted nothing more than to make those who dared to hurt her pay. He wanted to make sure that their lives would be a living hell.

As he looked at his hands, he was suddenly lost in his thoughts. ‘My hands are covered with b***d. Would I ever be worthy of such a beautiful and innocent woman?’

All of a sudden, he was overwhelmed with fear that she would leave him once she knew of his true identity. If she found out about everything he had done, would she ever accept him? The mere thought was enough to make his heart ache. Joseph would never tell her how he dealt with the four Mexican drug dealers. The last thing he wanted was to ruin the image of him she had in her head. He wanted to cover up all the grime of his life and show her only the good because he was afraid to lose her.

When she woke up, she wanted to travel with Joseph again. She never expected the two to ever live together.

In the next few days, the two went out early and returned late into the night. They spent their days taking road trips to various scenic spots all over Mexico. In addition to all the restaurants they tried, they often went back home to cook for themselves. The few blissful days they shared were filled with happiness and laughter.

During this time, neither dared to confess their love for the other. Although the two got along well, it was enough for them to enjoy each other’s company for the time being.

As Ashley showered him with her beauty and love, Joseph suddenly forgot all about his troubles and worries. He cherished every moment he had with the person he loved.

Under Ashley’s influence, Joseph found himself smiling more, which made Ashley fall in love with taking pictures of him. She wanted to capture all of the smiles he gifted to her and she would be happier if she succeeded. Joseph couldn’t help but sigh at her stubbornness. Later, he made sure to take plenty of pictures with her that showed them smiling contentedly. The happy times they shared would be frozen forever in those precious photos.

A week passed like this. However, it couldn’t last forever. Soon enough, an emergency forced Joseph to proceed with the ceremony he had secretly been planning these past few days.