Autumn Frost

Chapter 3

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Here's how Qiu Shuang looks like

Qiu Shuang's pov

The process of meeting the wives were better than I'd expected it to be.
There was the first wife, Angelyn. She was a tall American and she had this
pair of fox like eyes with a high pitched cackle. Other than that I have nothing to say about her.

Then there's Zalika, the second wife. She was Egyptian.

I could easily tell her nationality with her appearance, of course.

She wore thick black kohl, and I have no idea what she applied on her lips but it was red and thick. I can see why Grayson liked this one. Her lips were practically begging to be kissed and her eyes were luring men to come to her.

There was this really exaggerating Egyptian headdress sitting on the top of her head. The things that were hanging on her; gold bangles or necklaces or rings decorated with precious gems. And I've counted all of her accessories in my mind;14 of them.

I don't like her. Too much make up. Too much jewelry.

And her attitude was rubbish.

Moving on was Odette from France. She had creamy blonde hair which I envy. High cheekbones, blue sparkling eyes, yes, the elegant one.

But once she spoke, nuh uh.

Her outer appearance was displaying elegance, but her voice sounded distant and cold.

I guess the only people she's affectionate to is Grayson and her family. And probably Angelyn too, they seem like best friends.

I liked Akilah the most. She was the fourth wife and the nicest among them all.

She's an African. And I like the way she talks and express herself in front of me. She has a set of perfect white teeth and her eyes shone with mischief.

Both of us talked a lot during breakfast. Well, to be exact it's just me listening to her telling stories she had when she was young and I would occasionally add a comment or two. We laughed at our childhood stories and she was just so sarcastic and funny.

Akikah told me a lot of information and gossip about the other wives and I can't help but melt into her kindness. She was different from all the other wives. She looked and talked to me like I was her sister instead of a rivalry. She gave me a smile when the others gave me glares and cold stares.

She reminded me of the sun. She was bright and energetic and VERY warm to me despite the fact I'm the new wife.

And since the fifth wife, Tovi wasn't present at the dining hall, I had Akilah to tell me all about the Danish wife.

Her name caught my attention. Tovi.

It meant Thor's peace.

But from what Akilah told me, she brings nothing but chaos to the household.

"She's a huge meanie that flirts with anyone when Grayson's not around, " she retorted in disgust. "And when he's at home she pretends like she's the perfect wife for him, and guess what, Grayson's too eager to fall into her endless trap."

" I'd call her a bitch myself and you should stay away from her, Qiu Shuang. She might end up hexing you if you took Grayson for your own, though it's only fair if Grayson spent the whole week with you. You're new, that's understandable. But stay away from her. " Akilah warned as her eyebrows creased in worry.

I nodded my head. I should stay away from every wife, even Akilah.

Who knows what jealousy could do to a person's heart?

In Ancient China, the concubines would do anything to destroy each others lives. They poisoned each others' food, set traps, kill innocent lives and the emperor's other wives' child.

No. I mustn't trust anyone that easily. Never in this kind of life I'm living.
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Grayson's pov
Lilian had just called to give me updates on Qiu Shuang. Apparently the only wife she had taken a liking to was Akilah.

I smiled at the thought of Akilah rambling on and on to a quiet Qiu Shuang. If Qiu Shuang had became bolder and more comfortable while I'm around, I have to thank Akilah for that.

God knows how much that woman can talk.

Smiling, I got back to work.

Few hours later, I was rubbing my aching temple while signing and scanning through the last few documents left on my table.

Just a bit more and I can go back home.

"Sir? Your wife is waiting for you at the lobby. She wanted me to inform you that she had booked a table at Louisa's for dinner later." Elise,the building's receptionist voice came ringing through the phone.

I stopped signing the papers.

"Which one is it?"

"It's Miss Tovi, sir."
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Qiu Shuang's pov
Mum called. She was crying on the phone.

"Qiu Shuang...forgive me, please? We both had a reason to do it."

I clutched the phone tightly in my hand. I didn't knew what to say.

Normally I would've forgave my mum.

But this time, she and dad had gone too far.

"No." I gritted my teeth and replied, then hung up for good.

Lying on the bed, I wondered when was Grayson coming back. I wanted to ask him about how did he exactly knew who I am and how did he convinced my parents to agree to this marriage.

It's not like I hated him.

But with all those wives he gave me bad impressions.

And yeah. He might seem like a pedophile to me.

"Qiu Shuang?"Lillian popped her head in with a smile. "Would you like to take a warm bath and get ready for bed?"

I smiled back at her. " Yes that would be lovely, thank you."

A warm bath is just what I needed.
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Grayson's pov
I played with the goblet of wine as the woman before me rambled on about the latest trends and fashion.

Sometimes I wonder how did I even married her in the first place.

"Grayson? Are you even listening? "

I snapped out from my daze and saw an annoyed Tovi.

"Sorry honey, my mind's clouded with work. What did you say?" Internally, I was rolling my eyes.

"I was talking about that new girl, Qiu Shuang. Do you think she's worth all the money?" Tovi snorted. "I mean, she's no better nor prettier than any of us, and she doesn't have any special talents or skills. So why did you do it? Why did you made that deal with her father?"

Anger boiled deep down within me but I had to maintain calm for her reputation. Words spread way faster than we could imagine.

I shrugged. "She's one of a kind."

"Right. You've said that sentence to each of us at least twice."

"When I saw her I felt a strong attraction, okay? She has a unique side of her which she hasn't shown us so don't judge her yet, Tovi."

Tovi pursed her lips tightly. I knew what was going on in her mind.

"I hope you and her could get along together. " She raised her eyebrows defiantly. "You never get along with the others. She's kind and quiet. Please don't pick a fight with her. She's too weak to fight. "

I called the waitress to give us the bill so that I can go home earlier.

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I've been thinking about the right role for each of them so stay tune to know which celebrity they are!