Chapter 18 The Room From Six Years Ago

Six years ago, Jonathan had only been a patron of this establishment, but now he was the owner of the place. Thus, it was no surprise that their attitudes toward Jonathan were completely different.

Jonathan forced Scarlett into the room where they'd spent the night together six years ago. The familiar scene made her heart race and her cheeks flush red. All she wanted to do was find a corner where she could hide.

"Sir, here is your room." The attendant shrewdly left after delivering the wine.

Scarlett was rooted to the spot. She didn't understand what Jonathan had planned for her, but she had a faint inkling of what was about to happen.

When in doubt about what to do, run away. This was what her son always said.

Scarlett rushed to the door, but regardless of how much she banged on it, she couldn't get it to open.

She knew this was all Jonathan's plan. The attendant from just now must’ve locked them both in the room.

Turning around to face Jonathan, she saw that he was lounging leisurely on the couch. He raised his wine glass at her, and there was a hint of mirth in his smile.

He savored the taste of the red wine in his glass, and his expression made Scarlett want to rush forward and slap him a few times.

"Mr. Leonard, please get someone to open up the door or I’ll really sue you for kidnapping."

Scarlett took big strides toward him, trying to look threatening. She was so angry that the veins on her neck were starting to pulse.

"Who saw me kidnap you? Aren’t you standing well on your own right over there?" Jonathan was in a cheerful mood today and was determined to completely mess with this woman.

"You…" Even the formidable Scarlett Langston had times when she was rendered speechless. "The whole of Leonard Corporations saw you kidnap me." Helplessly, she could only return to the door and continue banging on it. "Is anyone there? Let me out!"

"I can let you go, but you have to entertain me first." He swirled the red wine gently in his glass, making the crimson liquid ripple.

"How do you want to be entertained?" She really didn't want to deal with this man but she had no choice.

"It’s hot in here." His perfect lips lightly formed these four words.

Scarlett gritted her teeth, determined to endure the man’s blatant attempt at making matters difficult for her. She picked up a small towel nearby and roughly wiped off the sweat droplets on his forehead.

"Are you satisfied with your humble attendant’s care, Mr. Leonard?" She was deliberately mocking him, and her face even had a hint of a smile.

"Take it off." Jonathan glared at her coldly, pointing at his clothes and indicating for her to take off his suit.

His cold demeanor left no room for disagreements. The air around them felt colder and more stifling, especially due to his commanding air.

Scarlett went to his side and obediently took off his suit for him with awkward and embarrassed movements.

"Take off the shirt as well."

"You…"

He was blatantly making this much harder than it already was, and it made her incredibly upset. Yet, one look into his eyes was enough to make her obediently follow his instructions.

Pale and delicate hands held onto the buttons as if they were made of diamonds. Unbuttoning the shirt also proved to be extremely difficult, as the buttons seemed like they were stuck to the shirt with glue.

Her finger accidentally grazed Jonathan’s bronze skin, and she quickly retracted her hands as if she were electrocuted.

"Don’t tell me you’re embarrassed now." Jonathan grabbed her hands and placed them on his chest. "You weren’t even embarrassed six years ago, and now that so much time has passed, shouldn't this be second nature to you now?"

"I don't know what you’re talking about." Her hands felt like they were in the clutches of a demon, and she was desperately struggling to pull her hands away.

Jonathan suddenly yanked off his necktie and restrained her hands unsympathetically.

"Jonathan Leonard! Let go of me! What are you doing?" The more she struggled, the colder he was to her. Then he lifted her off her feet and pinned her down on the couch. "I’m going to sue you into bankruptcy. This is rape!"