My brother-in-law My husband
Chapter 11

"Ah, I just want to chat—"

"Chat? You came here just to chat? We both know that you have more pressing issues, right?" said Marco. Catherine immediately raised her head and saw Marco smiling meaningfully at her.

"I mean, it's kind of absurd that you call your estranged brother-in-law just for a chat, right? I'll give you my card in case you need help."

His breath held for a few seconds. He really thought Marco knew it all. But he makes sense because Marco is completely estranged from his family, let alone just with an older sister-in-law like Catherine.

Coming here just to talk sounds stupid.

"Don't worry. I'm always open to listening to your requests. We're family anyway" Marco assured.

Marco's right. He seems to make more sense than Marcell. Surely, he'll help, right?

Catherine took a deep breath, prepared herself, and spoke out the real reason,

"I. I need a job."

"A job?" Marco raised his eyebrows.

"Why do you need a job? My brother has given you anything you want, hasn't he? His legacy alone is enough to give you a lavish lifestyle, and he's also good at managing his business."

Catherine swallowed her saliva with great difficulty. Marco is undoubtedly right. Marcell's money was enough to give him a lavish lifestyle until his old age.

But that's not what Catherine wanted.

Catherine married Marcell for his love. Money is just a bonus. But now, even his bonus would not be able to cover the hole in his heart.

Marco noticed that Catherine's tongue was suddenly twisted. Therefore, he looked for more information, "Is there a problem with him?"

"A—Ah, no, not at all…." Catherine tried to avoid. But the nervousness should have been seen.

"I—I just want to work. I've been a housewife for a long time, I want to work to keep myself busy."

"Being a housewife is hard, isn't it? You have to take care of everything in the house, other than taking care of your daughter" Marco said. She was satisfied to see Catherine getting nervous.

"Don't you think you should focus on raising your daughter first? I can give you a job later."

"T—No! I need it now!" Catherine reacted when she was about to be rejected by Marco.

But he shut his mouth for a moment when he saw a grin on Marco's face as if he was being led by his eyes.

"What's with the urgency? I can always give you a job if it's urgent, but…." Marco got up from his seat. He walked past Catherine and stood right behind her chair.

Marco put his hand on the back of his chair. Her finger touched Catherine's shoulder, which made Catherine bend her shoulder straight away, trying to avoid her touch.

He knew that Marco was not interested in him. He's got a woman's supply. He can sleep with anyone he wants. But feeling Marco's aura behind him had already made his heartbeat even faster.

He looked down and felt smaller, with Marco's eyes burning through his skin as he felt his dark eyes staring at him.

"I want your honesty, brother-in-law," Marco said. She looked at Catherine, and her pupils grew bigger,

"Do you have a problem with Marcell? I know he can be reckless in his pursuit of pleasure."

…

"I'll guarantee you a job after you tell me the truth, isn't that fair?"

…

Catherine desperately tries to hide her marital problems because she doesn't want Marco to cancel her request once she hears about the divorce between her and Marcell.

"K—You promised to give me a job after telling me the truth?"

"Yes, I can give you one with a good salary, of course," Marco said. He had already guessed about Catherine's matter but still wanted his sister-in-law to say it.

Catherine started fiddling with her finger, finding the right words to deliver the bad news.

"I'm in desperate need of money because I'm getting a divorce with Marcell" Catherine said. .

"I've left home with Amanda and live in a motel with my savings now. I need money to give my daughter a comfortable life."

"Aren't you going to ask for money from my brother?"

"No way," Catherine said without hesitation. She may not be the strong woman in the movie. She was just a housewife who was in the process of breaking away from an unhappy marriage. But he was 100% sure that he would not take a dime from Marcell.

It was a matter of pride because Marcell would call his name and mock him for it. But Marcell can also arm him in court. Knowing him and his connections, anything that harms you in court can be fatal.

Marco's grin is widening, "Your situation is regrettable, Brother-in-law. I can always give you a job, and I can also give you a good salary. I can also give you office facilities. But the work is quite unconventional."

"I—I will accept any job, Marco—I mean, Mr Phoenix Sebastian!" Catherine finally steeled herself and looked up. Marco looked at him, and their gazes met.

He instantly held his breath because, from this angle, Marco looked like a demon holding him in his grasp.

Catherine lowered her head instantly, even more bowing her shoulders. He felt extremely small as the devil looked down on him.

Marco chuckled at Catherine's reaction. It was really the reaction he wanted.

Marco gently placed his hot hand on his sister-in-law's shoulder, making her shudder instinctively.

"Are you sure you want to take the job? Whatever is that?"

"I will do anything for money! You don't understand how desperate I am right now" Catherine assured Marco of it. He is ready to take on any job, even if it is difficult.

Maybe she'll have him work as a cleaning lady who'll scrub the office toilet or serve coffee or tea to all the employees in this building.

As long as he had the money, he didn't care.

"If you're so desperate, I can give you one job. This is the only job currently open in my office."

"A—What is it?"

"You can be my personal assistant, brother-in-law. Taking care of all my daily needs," Marco slowly leaned over, whispering in his ear, like a demon chanting his spell,

"Especially in bed."

Catherine's breathing stiffened. He further lowered his head, almost curving at the moment, as he wanted to avoid Marco's lips being so close to his ears and nape.

He wasn't sure if he heard it right, or maybe his mind was playing tricks on him. Because he had just heard Marco whisper that he wanted him to be his personal assistant, taking care of his daily needs, especially in bed.

'That means he wants me….' Catherine immediately dismissed that thought. 'No no! That's really ridiculous! How could he—a—ah, he must be kidding.'

Catherine felt the joke was inappropriate. They are still technically good even though he has separated from Marcell. Even after the divorce he wanted, wasn't it weird to joke?

'Maybe I'm too old for this rude joke, ' Catherine thought. But he was the one who needed the job, so he had to play it.

"A—Ahahah... that's funny, Marco," Catherine laughed awkwardly.

"I was a little scared when you said that. But then I realized it was impossible, haha…."