Cecilia was having more difficulty in breathing now. Soon, she started sweating, and her vision blurred."Bennett." Tears streamed down her cheeks as her limbs trembled uncontrollably. "Will you only let me go when I die?""Die?" Bennett leaned forward and pulled her toward him. "Layla, how could I bear to see you die?"He was too strong for her to break free, and she felt utterly helpless. Clenching her jaw, she decided to give it her all and slapped the syringe he held to the floor."I have more of those. Do as you please!"Bennett felt his anger burning within him. He single-handedly dragged her off the bed and pressed down on her with his knee. Then, he grabbed her by the chin with one hand as he grabbed another dose of medicine with the other. He adeptly prepared the injection even though he was using only one hand."You'd better stay put. You won't be able to meet your beloved brother again if the needle misses its mark!" he whispered into her ear.As he did so, he injecte
Even if Cecilia wasn't the one behind the deed three years ago, she was somehow related to it. She couldn't tell Bennett who the real mastermind was too.She closed her eyes, seemingly fearless and resigned to the fate that would befall her.Bennett hated it when she behaved that way, as though her life didn't matter. He lifted her up."You want me to take your life to avenge Avery? It's not that simple. So, you're not coming back to me, huh? Then you'd better wish you could survive to enjoy this wonderful life Henry gave you."His gaze was sharp like a dagger, and it tore her heart into shreds.Cecilia remained curled up on the floor even though he was long gone. The pain in her heart left her gasping for air. When she returned to her senses and left the room, she realized she had been taken to the topmost floor of Enchanted.Why was she at Enchanted?Her thoughts were jumbled. Three years ago, Enchanted was already a popular club in Jacksonburg when she visited. Bennett was al
After returning home, Cecilia had a long rest. Then, her period came.Henry was furious, but there was nothing he could do about it. She stayed at home, feeling at ease, and rejected Henry's many advances with the excuse that she wasn't feeling well.With that, she managed to keep the chastity belt a secret from him.However, she knew he wouldn't tolerate her for that long. What should she do then? She fell into a dilemma and cursed Bennett for being such a pervert.Bennett was like a thorn in her flesh. The thought of him irritated her every now and then.She couldn't predict his following actions. After having such uneventful days, she wondered in what way he would show up again.As expected, he organized a party in the Sullivan family's name. As the daughter of the Jensen family, Cecilia was invited too.The banquet was held in an exclusive villa in Safbury. The wealthiest and the most fun-loving among the young people of Jacksonburg had attended.Several pretty bar girls fr
"Are you from Bryndale, Ms. Ford?"Everyone knew Bennett was previously active in Bryndale, so they thought that it must be where he'd gotten to know Skylar, who appeared out of nowhere."We knew each other when we were studying abroad. It was love at first sight," Skylar said with her head held high. Confidence shone on her pretty face.That was something Cecilia lacked.Bennett looked down to continue the game. A faint smile hung on his lips.Skylar pulled a stool over and sat beside him. She now sat between Bennett and Henry, while Cecilia sat on the other side of Henry."Not jealous, are you?" Skylar raised an eyebrow at Cecilia."Of course not," Cecilia replied smilingly.Many others joined and left the card game. Feeling a little tired, Cecilia gave Henry a heads-up before taking a nap on the couch."Don't move."As she slipped in and out of consciousness, she felt someone kicking her. She opened her eyes to a dashing face right in front of her eyes.With their noses a
"Unlike you, Mr. Spencer, I am not a perverted voyeur," Cecilia said.Bennett did not get angry at that. He wrapped an arm around Cecilia so she couldn't escape, and pressed a button on the remote control.The speaker in the corner of the room turned on. The sounds of a couple moaning filled the air."Oh, Henry…"The combination of audio and visuals overwhelmed Cecilia. For a moment, she didn't know how to react. All she knew was that she was mortified."Isn't she your fiancée?" She was genuinely confused. How could he watch his fiancée cheat on him with such keen pleasure?"You'll know who she is soon. When you find out, you'll be begging me to help you," Bennett said with a cold snort. His voice was as cold as the devil himself. Cecilia shivered.Bennett hugged her tightly from behind, his lips capturing her earlobe while one hand wandered down her body. Cecilia tried to break free, but his hold was too strong. She could barely move as he trailed kisses behind her ear and down
"Don't!" Cecilia got up and tried to snatch the remote control away from Bennett.Bennett raised his arm, bobbing the remote control up and down teasingly. From his point of view, he could see Cecilia's flushed face and a glimpse of her exposed chest.Tossing the remote control aside, he leaned down and picked Cecilia up, placing her on his lap. Playfully, he pinched her delicate waist.She heard the sound of a chastity belt unlocking. Before she could react, he pressed her down and kissed her aggressively on her lips, neck, and shoulders.Bennett's heavy breathing filled her ears.Cecilia shuddered and let out a soft moan as his kisses peppered on her collarbone.Hearing this, Benned smirked. He ran his hands over her smooth back. With a slight tug, he pulled her shirt off.Cecilia was half-straddling him by this point. Her pale skin was littered with red marks. Overwhelmed by lust, she clung to him tightly, relying on him to support her as her legs weakened.She felt intoxi
Cecilia sat on the sofa, staring at the people gathered not too far away. Her gaze landed on Skylar. She looked like Henry's wife already.They were both in love with each other. Why did they still need her?Was sneaking around behind her back more exciting?Cecilia stared at Henry. For some reason, she felt a pang in her heart.Did she not deserve love?Both Bennett and Henry only treated her as nothing but a plaything.Lost in thought, Cecilia felt a burning gaze from behind her. She didn't need to turn around to know who it was.Suddenly, someone suggested, "Let's have a race. We should try something new."Something new?Cecilia's heart pounded when she heard that. The person who had spoken was Leroy. All of his ideas were often painful, sometimes even deadly.Sure enough, he followed that with, "We'll start from the villa and end at the bottom of the hill. Each of your girlfriends will stand at the finish line. You will not be allowed to use the brakes, and the women are
"Mr. Spencer, my fiancée is a little timid. I don't really care about winning this, so please be careful," Henry said worriedly. He looked at Cecilia, who kept her head low without saying anything."Please take care of my fiancée too, Mr. Gibson," Bennett said, emphasizing the words "take care" on purpose.Bennett's car was parked outside the villa, while everyone else's cars were in the parking lot behind the villa.Cecilia followed behind Bennett, keeping her head down. She'd played this game with Bennett countless times before back in Bryndale. He had won every single time.This was a game of trust and cooperation. To lose, either the man wasn't ruthless enough and hit the brakes, or the woman didn't trust the man enough and dodged.If the couple trusted each other enough and did neither, everyone would lose, and the last one standing would be the winner.Bennett's suggestion had spiced things up. The game was different now.In the past, Cecilia wouldn't have been afraid. Rig
This was the first time Bennett had treated her with such tenderness. He had never been like this, even when she was by his side at around 18 or 19 years old. Perhaps this was how Bennett expressed his feelings for someone. Cecilia responded to him gently, her slender legs slipping between his. Their bodies gradually drew closer. Bennett's desire grew more intense as her response made him feel as though she had agreed to his proposal. His movements became especially cautious and careful, as if he were handling a precious jewel. His rough yet tender fingers explored every inch of her skin, sending shivers through her body. The heat from his body and breath enveloped her, the sounds he whispered in her ear were filled with desire. Since this was the last time, she would enjoy it while it lasted. Cecilia rolled over and took the initiative to remove her clothes. Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall. The light from outside bathed her skin, making her body glow softly like
Cecilia felt intense pain everywhere, as if every bone in her body was broken. She was greeted with an all-white environment when she finally opened her eyes. The sharp smell of disinfectant told her that she was in a hospital. Cecilia forced herself to sit up. The pain that shot through her abdomen caused her to clutch her stomach instinctively as she surveyed her surroundings. She couldn't help but sigh with relief when Bennett was nowhere to be seen. Cecilia had already guessed what was going on from the moment Bennett appeared at Samuel's place. Just like Skylar had said, Bennett had used her as bait to find Samuel's hideout and take him down in one fell swoop. She stared blankly out the window. She didn't even react when the door behind her opened, Cecilia only returned to her senses when Bennett walked past her and shut the window. "Your body hasn't healed yet, so don't let the cold wind in." Bennett's tone was surprisingly gentle, unlike his usual rough demeanor. Thi
"I want the piece of land the Sullivan family owns in the Northern District," Samuel blurted out. Cecilia could clearly see Bennett's sharp features in the dimly lit room. There was a disdainful smile playing on his lips as he spoke, "Everyone's dabbling in advanced technology these days. Yet Mr. Lance, you're still dealing with real estate? "Besides, didn't you already take enough land when you took over my company three years ago?""Bennett, cut out the act! That land from three years ago never ended up in my hands!" Samuel became furious when he brought up the subject and kicked Cecilia hard in the stomach. "She sold the bidding price to foreign merchants. Are you telling me she didn't give you any of that money?"Bennett lowered his eyes and cast a glance at Cecilia, who was writhing with agony on the ground. His brows were tightly knitted together, and he clenched his fists. "Mr. Lance, I have already given the land to Henry. If you want it, you'd be better off dealing wit
"Move aside!" Samuel shoved Skylar away in anger. He crouched down to check on Cecilia's condition. "Get the sedative, quick!" Cecilia gradually calmed down as the liquid from the injection was injected into her arm. She opened her eyes and lay on the ground motionlessly. "Layla, I'll give you one more chance. It's not a big deal even if you've taken Jason away. All you need to do is agree to help me with one last job. Once I get that piece of land, I promise I won't trouble you anymore."Cecilia sighed and turned to look at Skylar. "Henry needs that piece of land to secure his position in the Gibson family. Ms. Ford, didn't you know that?""Hmph, that's none of your concern. Right now, I can't wait for his position to be shaken so that he'll come crawling back to me!" Skylar had a look of indifference on her face. "Henry really has fallen for the wrong person," Cecilia sneered internally and turned to Samuel. "Mr. Lance, Skylar must have given you the idea to snatch the land.
"Bring Cecilia back to me now!" Samuel's voice shouted through the phone. The bodyguards moved instantly and injected a sedative into the back of Cecilia's neck. Her body went limp as she collapsed to the ground. After the black MPV disappeared from sight, someone emerged from the elevator of the opposite building. He dialed a number on his phone, "She's been taken away. Start the operation now."Cecilia felt like she was trapped in an incredibly long dream. Bennett, Avery, Jason, Yvonne, Henry, and Skylar were in her dream. It was as if everything was mixed into her nightmare, replaying all the terrible events that had happened. She was suffering in her dream, feeling as though her heart was being torn apart. Cecilia tried her best to open her eyes and wake up from the dream, but her eyelids were too heavy no matter how hard she tried. She could clearly hear Samuel's voice in the distance. He was berating his men for losing track of Jason. Suddenly, a bucket of ice water spla
"Oh!" Cecilia was not prepared to feel the coldness of the air on her legs. Intense pain spread from her bottom half as Bennett rammed into her body again and again, fueled by anger and fury. She felt like she was being torn apart. At that point, only did Cecilia realize how gentle Bennett had been with her all this time. Even during the first time they met, he was only pretending to be angry. This time, his anger was real. Cecilia wasn't someone who could tolerate pain. Her entire body was flushed and covered in a light sheen of sweat. Her legs wrapped around his waist instinctively. Bennett took advantage of this moment to lean down and bit her earlobe gently. "What's the matter? Henry never made you feel this way, did he?" His tone was mocking and cold. Bennett towered above Cecilia, fully clothed while she lay beneath him, barely covered. She turned away as a tear rolled down her cheek. "Layla, do you love Henry that much?" he asked. Cecilia heard his question amidst
In the large room, Bennett sat half-reclined on the bed as he stared at the woman sleeping soundly in his arms. Her exposed arm was covered in blue and purple bruises. Cecilia was only 18 when she first came under his wing. She followed behind Avery, her bright eyes and flawless skin resembling a little rabbit.Her dark eyes sized him up cautiously, and her soft, adorable appearance made Bennett feel the urge to reach out and stroke her hair. After that, he kept her by his side for eight whole years. "Mm…" Cecilia pouted and rolled over. She seemed to be feeling cold as she snuggled closer into his embrace. His phone vibrated at that moment. Bennett pulled the blanket with his right hand and tucked Cecilia up with it tightly. Then, he reached for his phone with his left hand. "We've found out that those cars were indeed from Bryndale. It's Mr. Lance.""So, it really was him." Bennett played with Cecilia's hair, his long fingers running through her strands. A tender look appea
Cecilia quickly withdrew her hand. Henry stared at his empty palm and a bitter smile appeared on his lips. "Aren't you the same, Mr. Spencer?" Henry took a few steps toward him. After much effort, he had finally uncovered the past between Bennett and Cecilia in Bryndale. Bennett smiled instead of becoming furious. He beckoned to Cecilia. "Come here." She couldn't help but roll her eyes. Did he think she was a dog to call her over like that? Nonetheless, this wasn't the time to defy him. Cecilia knew it was best to act sensibly right now, so she went over to him obediently. Bennett suppressed his anger as he watched Cecilia approach him. He pulled her into his arms in one swift motion and placed his warm lips on hers before Cecilia could react. He bit down on her lip and took the opportunity to slip his tongue inside. Cecilia's breath quickened as Bennett deliberately threw a provocative glance at Henry who was standing nearby. Henry clenched his fists tightly, but there was
The two stared at each other intensely for some time. Cecilia finally gave in and lowered her head with a sigh. "Bennett, what will it take for you to let me go?"Bennett looked down at the woman before him, resentment welling up in his heart. He had already driven a wedge between her and Henry, so why was she still unwilling to return to his side? Bennett's brows were furrowed, but his grip slackened. "Let you go? In your dreams!" He buried his head in Cecilia's neck and rained kisses all over her body furiously. Cecilia couldn't stop herself from trembling. She no longer struggled as before. If she initially feared being discovered by Henry, now she had nothing left to fear. Cecilia's eyes glazed over and her consciousness began to fade away. Whether or not she loved Bennett was irrelevant now. At the very least, her body did. News quickly spread throughout Jacksonburg that Cecilia was not the real daughter of the Jensen family. Moreover, she had gotten together with anoth