Scott gave it a thought and let go of her chin. "Alright. It's up to you. You can decide what to wear and what car you want to drive, but on formal occasions, you have to wear what I bought you. I will give you another card for shopping. With the old card, you can save money for your studio."
Brianna looked at Scott gratefully and said sincerely, "Thanks so much, Scott."
During the lunch break, Brianna went to Scott's office as requested to give him a massage as usual, but Scott simply said, "Let's go."
"Huh? Where to?" Brianna looked at him, confused.
"Didn't you say you want to choose your own clothing? I will go with you once just to make sure you aren't buying anything too ridiculous."
"Ah. I see." Brianna was very surprised. It was very unusual that Scott would have time to go shopping with Brianna when he was always so busy with work. She felt somehow touched as well as shocked.
***
Las Center was the biggest shopping center in town, a grand building of eighteen floors. From the first to the sixth floor, there were the world's most expensive and famous brands of jewels, clothing, bags, shoes, and cosmetics. Brianna had been here before, but she never shopped on these six floors, knowing that there was no way she could afford anything there.
Scott slightly lifted up his elbow. Brianna was startled at first, then put her arm through it. They walked arm in arm. It was the very first time that they appeared in public so intimately.
Though it was a weekday and around lunchtime, it was still quite busy in Las Center, and Scott was too charmingly good-looking not to cause a scene. From stepping out of the car to walking into the shopping mall, Brianna couldn't help noticing how people stopped to watch Scott.
She felt a sense of pride as she walked along with him, thinking, he's my man.
However, such a proud feeling didn't last long as Brianna noticed how Scott suddenly sped up. Brianna had to hurry to catch up, and she was wearing high heels. She wanted to release her arm from his. Then she saw the cheeky smile on his face and realized that he was doing it on purpose.
Is he angry because I don't want to wear the clothes he chose for me?! So childish! Brianna thought and rolled her eyes.
She stopped, looked at Scott, and said apologetically, "My charming Scott, can you please slow down a bit? I hope you aren't angry with me because I want to have my own choice of outfits. I do want to please you the best I can."
"How do you please me then? In what way?" Scott grinned cheekily, and Brianna knew what he was implying.
She blushed and nodded. "Yes, on the bed and in the kitchen." Brianna said bashfully, "To please you sexually and with your favorite food."
Pleased with her answer, Scott extended his hand out.
Does he want to hold my hand? Brianna hesitated. Isn't it too intimate in public?
Brianna put her soft hand in his palm, and he held it gently. This time, Scott slowed down so Brianna could walk at her own pace. Feeling the warmth of his hand, Brianna felt her heart beating fast.
It was a rather strange feeling, especially as she recalled that she never had such feelings when Liam dated her and he held her hand. It was more like she was merely used to having the company of Liam.
However, with Scott, she had felt fear and rejection in the beginning and later a strange mixed feeling. She had even felt touched and loved occasionally.
They went to the jewelry counters first. As soon as the manager spotted Scott, he came greeting him with a courteous grin. "What a pleasure to see you, Mr. Scott Anderson. Are you here to inspect? Is there anything I can help with?"
Scott made no reply but took a look at Brianna, and the manager understood. He bowed and retreated. The sales girls, as well as Brianna, now understood that Las Center actually belonged to The Anderson Corporation.
They walked around for a while, and though Brianna was amazed by the shining beautiful items on display, she had no interest in purchasing as soon as she saw the figures on the price tags.
Scott grew impatient. "Is there not even one item that you like?"
"Oh, I like many of them, but they are too expensive," Brianna explained.
"Are you actually concerned that I can't afford it? Come on. Be quick."
Well, it's his place. It probably means nothing even if he buys everything on the whole floor. Brianna thought. Compared to those he got me at home, this doesn't really cost much anyway.
Therefore, to please Scott, Brianna started selecting while Scott sat and watched. She chose a few items, and it cost about three hundred thousand dollars in total. Scott paid straight away without any comments.
Knowing that Scott was losing patience, Brianna walked around the second floor and picked a few dresses quickly. She asked the salesgirl to wrap them up without trying them on, but Scott said, "Try them on."
"Huh?"
"I want to see."
Brianna obeyed, and one by one, she tried it on for Scott to check. Seated on the sofa lazily, Scott commented professionally, "Get a black one with the same style." The salesgirl changed it.
"This one is too short, too revealing." He went on. Brianna nodded.
"I like it."
Brianna smiled.
"Change it."
"Ok." She rolled her eyes.
It was an hour later when she finally got everything approved by Scott, from clothes to shoes and bags.
Just as they were leaving, Liam and Zara walked in, followed by her bodyguards carrying bags of stuff. Zara was looking at her newly purchased necklace and said proudly, "Liam, what's this new contract you've signed? You have been so so so sweet to me lately, buying me all these presents. We must have spent a few hundred thousand dollars today!"