My Stone-Hearted Billionaire Husband

“I’m just doing charity from the bottom of my good heart.”

Sebastian smirked. “Charity or not, It’s good to know that you care for your husband.”

“Mr Woods, are you gonna open your mouth or not?” Kourtney asked impatiently, “I might change my mind, you know.”

Meanwhile, on the sidelines, Jamie cleared his throat. “Uhmm… Madame, Sir… usually don’t eat fruits. I mean…”

Sebastian shot him a deadly glare, silencing him immediately.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Kourtney chuckled. “LMAO! Who doesn’t like fruits? My God… you’re such a weirdo, Mr Woods.”

“I like it now,” Sebastian replied icily.

“Oh… I see! Open your mouth then,” she dangled the watermelon slice closer to his lips.

Sebastian opened his mouth agape, his eyes fixed on Kourtney. His lips slightly brushed against her fingers now as he accepted the slice, unlike the time she fed him with a spoon.

And just like that, Kourtney felt her heart thumping and her cheeks heating up. His lips coming in contact with her fingers made her feel some type of way. She definitely would have used a fork to feed him if she could, but then she couldn’t find any.

“You see, Mr. Woods, you’re not so bad when you allow yourself to enjoy the simple things in life like fruits,” she remarked, trying to mask her flustered expression with a casual tone.

Sebastian merely grunted in response, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of amusement.

The atmosphere lightened as Kourtney continued to feed him more slices of the various fruits, occasionally sneaking a piece for herself. And each time, with a witty remark that earned a playful retort from Sebastian.

She also noticed how her mood had quickly brightened up after stepping back into the room. The memory of the recent fiasco with Brandon and Kathlyn felt like a distant echo all of a sudden. Being with this man again somehow cheered up her sour mood that she almost forgot her encounter with them.

Sebastian, too, found himself succumbing to the unexpected pleasure of the moment. Even his usually cold eyes had softened. He couldn’t deny the warmth spreading within him.

“Apples are my Favorite. So I won’t be giving you much of it, okay?”

“Hmmm…” he raised an eyebrow while munching on a grape, “Is that so?”

Kourtney nodded with mock seriousness as her green eyes met his sky-blue orbs. They stared deeply at each other for a moment before she looked down back to the bowl of sliced fruits. She felt a little blush creeping up her cheeks again.

A subtle smile played on Sebastian’s lips, and something seemed to tug at his heart. It was a warmth that he couldn’t quite explain, and he looked at her with an almost imperceptible softness in his eyes.

“They’re delicious, right?” she asked with a sweet smile.

“Yes,” he nodded with a hint of mischief.

Actually, he meant to say she was delicious, not the fruits. He wasn’t one to vocalize such sentiments, though, and opted for a normal response. But, he was primarily dying to taste HER rather than these annoying fruits…….

The woman was dangerously cute and attractive. It was driving him crazy. Crazy enough to eat goddamn fruits!

The way her hair fell gracefully over her shoulders, the subtle curve of her lips as she smiled, the sweet smell of her feminine fragrance that lingered whenever she moved, everything about her seemed to draw him in. Her charm, her wit, and the way she effortlessly commanded the room like a girl-boss also had him hooked.

Kourtney was the only reason he hadn’t left as soon as he woke up from the coma, just like he often did because he simply hated being in a hospital for long. Thankfully, he did not regret his decision to stay and have her come over. The taste of the fruits was only secondary; his senses were more focused on the electrifying intimacy that lingered in the air between them.

He swallowed hard when she absentmindedly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

‘This woman would be the end of me.’

Meanwhile, at a far corner of the room, Jamie couldn’t help but watch the romantic scene with astonishment, his confusion evident. If somebody told him he would one day witness a scene like this involving his boss a few days ago, he would have laughed at their face and called them crazy.

Jamie couldn’t shake off the surprise especially because Sebastian rarely showed any sign of vulnerability or yielded to something he disliked. It was as if Kourtney had worked some kind of magic on him.

He has been working for Sebastian for a few years now, already mastering everything there is to know about his stony boss, including the kind of food he liked and disliked. Sebastian never ate fruits, even if he was starving to death. In fact, he hated fruits with a passion, and Jamie had never seen him eat any.

He continued going through some paperwork, though his thoughts were consumed by the mysterious transformation happening before his eyes.

‘Is this a dream?’ he thought.

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Over the next few hours, Kourtney observed Sebastian closely while also browsing through her phone. Despite his initial complaints, he didn’t seem all that sick. He was chatting with his assistant and security guards, checking some paperwork, and making plans for his upcoming business meetings.

She also overheard them talking about a live TV interview happening soon. It was a regular occurrence for most famous business moguls and billionaire CEOs like him to give interviews.

Kourtney also detected a hint of loneliness from the man. It was clear that his so-called “illness” was more of an excuse to have her by his side, and it made her feel conflicted…. Somehow!

As the evening wore on, Kourtney couldn’t suppress a yawn. It was already 5 pm! She had been up early that day and spent a lot of time working on her preparation drafts for the Silverstone Gala. This unexpected hospital visit had drained the remains of her energy.

She glanced at her husband, who was now engrossed in a conversation with Jamie and one other assistant about their recent business deals. His handsome face captivated her attention. No doubt, Sebastian Woods had strikingly good looks and a well-built physique. No wonder he was the country’s most sought-after eligible bachelor.

Accompanied by his billions, Sebastian had a strong jawline, chiseled cheekbones, thick black hair, and piercing blue eyes that could make any woman’s heart flutter. His features were nothing short of godlike!!!

It was as if he possessed an otherworldly charm that set him apart from the rest of the world. She watched as he gestured passionately while instructing his assistants, his words delivered with confidence and authority.

As the minutes continued to go by, Kourtney’s eyelids began to grow heavy. The sheer exhaustion from the day’s events and the emotional rollercoaster had finally caught up with her.

She shifted in her chair, finding a comfortable spot, and then gently rested her head on the headrest. Soon enough, she surrendered to the drowsiness that enveloped her and fell into a peaceful state of slumber.

Meanwhile, Sebastian’s keen eyes occasionally flickered toward his wife. Even amid the heavy business discussions, a part of him was always attuned to her presence, and he watched her secretly from the corner of his eye. He couldn’t help but smile inwardly at the sight of her peacefully napping in the corner.

It wasn’t long before the discussion with his underlines concluded, and Sebastian excused himself, heading straight to the sleeping Kourtney. As he approached her, he noticed the lines of exhaustion etched on her face as well as her soft, delicate, and innocent features on display. She looked like a fucking Disney princess while asleep. A rare beauty!

He took bated breaths as he leaned forward to carry her off the armchair and headed straight to the bed.