"Good morning, Hon," he greeted mischievously.
Alexa slowly opened her eyes and smiled back.
"Morning…"
But something about his grin immediately made her suspicious.
Then she suddenly realized their position.
She was practically wrapped around him.
One of his arms was under her head like a pillow, while the other circled possessively around her waist. One of her legs rested over his hips, and the other was tangled between his legs.
The smile on her face instantly disappeared.
"You beast!"
Her cheeks turned bright red as she tried pushing him away, but his embrace only tightened.
He laughed wickedly while watching her struggle helplessly against him.
"You really are a beast, you know that?" she glared at him furiously.
"I just found you amusing. Sorry, Hon," he replied teasingly before kissing both her eyelids gently.
Only then did he release her.
"What do you want for breakfast?" he asked casually.
"I'll have rice, over-easy eggs, bacon, and my coffee milk," Alexa answered while walking toward the balcony.
Halfway there, she suddenly stopped and looked back at him.
"And for my coffee, tell them to bring instant coffee—three-in-one or plain is fine—plus powdered milk and sugar. I'll make it myself. The coffee yesterday wasn't good. Not my taste."
Her tone sounded unexpectedly bossy.
"Yes, my lady," he teased dramatically.
After breakfast and getting ready, Alexa wore a floral casual maxi dress while the man dressed in a fitted white shirt, jeans, and loafers.
Before leaving the hotel, he asked Alexa to wait in the lounge while he spoke with the front desk.
Seated near Alexa was an old man in his seventies wearing a Hawaiian shirt, white pants, loafers, sunglasses, and a hat. A newspaper covered most of his face, but behind it, he secretly observed Alexa from head to toe like an X-ray machine.
Completely unaware, Alexa remained focused on flipping through a travel magazine about Spring Country.
A few moments later, her Honey Beast approached her.
"Hon, let's go."
"Where are we going today?" Alexa asked curiously.
"You're going to love it. It's—"
"I want to go here," Alexa interrupted while pointing excitedly at the magazine.
The man glanced at the page.
"You want the mountains instead of the beach?"
"Yes! And I want to stay here too," she insisted childishly while pointing at the featured resort again.
His expression stiffened slightly.
"Can you pick another resort instead of that one?"
Alexa immediately closed the magazine loudly.
"Forget it. I'll just stay in my room."
She tossed the magazine onto the center table with a loud thud before standing up angrily.
The entire lounge froze.
Several guests stared at them, including the old man nearby who had been secretly listening the entire time.
"What a terrifying little Lady Bitch," the old man muttered under his breath—though he looked oddly delighted.
Meanwhile, the man stood speechless.
Alexa glared at him triumphantly.
Deep inside, she was secretly happy her tantrum actually affected him.
Truthfully, she genuinely preferred quiet places over crowded beaches.
"Okay, okay. I'm sorry. Wait here," he surrendered helplessly before returning to the front desk.
Alexa grinned wickedly while watching his retreating figure.
Earlier, he had already arranged for their luggage to be sent to an exclusive beach resort.
Now, he was forced to completely change the plans.
The resort Alexa chose was a luxurious mountain retreat famous for its peaceful atmosphere, waterfalls, natural springs, spa treatments, and private cabins.
Each cabin came with its own butler and two personal maids.
There were also vegetable farms, fruit orchards, and a lake where guests could fish peacefully.
Not long after, the couple left the hotel.
The moment they disappeared from sight, the old man burst into laughter.
"Go investigate that young lady," he ordered quietly.
A butler immediately appeared behind him.
"Yes, Master."
"I'm starting to wonder if that brat is really my grandson anymore," the old man chuckled mischievously. "And don't let that old fart know about this."
The butler bowed respectfully.
"Yes, Master."
"Arrange for me to transfer to that mountain resort tonight. And tell the staff to keep their mouths shut. They are not allowed to acknowledge the young master in front of the lady."
"Yes, Master."
"I'll personally observe things myself," the old man added smugly.
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When the couple arrived at Foliar Leaf Mountain Resort, they were warmly greeted by their assigned butler and maids.
They were escorted to a luxurious wooden cabin surrounded by trees and flowering plants.
Drinks, pastries, and fresh fruits were already prepared inside.
The moment Alexa saw the beautiful surroundings, she immediately ran outside excitedly to explore.
The maids hurried after her.
Meanwhile, the butler remained inside with the man.
"Young Master, it's an honor to serve you again," the butler greeted respectfully with a bow.
"Stop the nonsense," the man replied coldly. "Call me 'Sir' during my stay. And no one speaks about my identity. Understood?"
"Yes, Young Mas— Yes, Sir!"
"And stay at least ten meters away from us unless called."
"Yes, Sir. Lunch will be prepared shortly."
The butler bowed once more before leaving.
The man sighed softly before stepping outside.
He found Alexa relaxing on a hammock near the cabin, smiling brightly while enjoying the fresh air.
The sight unconsciously softened his expression.
This girl completely turned things around, he thought helplessly.
I was supposed to tame her… not the other way around.
Watching her smile freely felt strangely satisfying.
It was completely different from the broken woman he first met at the hotel bar.
I'll just let her do whatever she wants.
A small smirk formed on his lips.
Though my body clearly has other plans.
He sighed deeply.
The entire day passed peacefully as they explored the hidden beauty of the resort together.
They walked through forest trails, visited waterfalls, explored flower gardens, and rested beside natural springs.
The man constantly took pictures of Alexa.
And for once, Alexa genuinely looked happy.
The quiet atmosphere soothed both of them.
The chirping birds, cool breeze, rustling leaves, and fresh mountain air made everything feel peaceful.
To outsiders, they looked exactly like newlyweds enjoying their honeymoon.
The resort staff—including the old man secretly observing from afar—were completely shocked by the man's hidden personality.
Their terrifying young master behaved like an obedient puppy around Alexa.
And strangely enough…
Everyone found themselves hoping that the cheerful young woman would eventually become their future young madam.