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Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 23. Morning Surprise
Morning light streamed through the window, highlighting Jasmine’s pale skin as she descended the stairs slowly. The shadow of sadness still lingered in her swollen eyes. Confusion quickly crept in when she discovered Mr. Hawthorne, not alone. Mr. Hawthorne caught sight of Jasmine with a deep gaze, as if he could read the traces of sorrow on her face. Beside him, Theodore smiled warmly in greeting, while a woman also bowed respectfully. “Come here,” Mr. Hawthorne said. Jasmine approached them, her eyes fixed on the objects on the table. It was then she noticed the unusual aroma filling Mr. Hawthorne’s penthouse. “You mentioned needing soap, so I asked Theodore to invite a soap formulation expert,” Mr. Hawthorne explained. Jasmine was taken aback. “Y—you didn’t have to go that far.” Mr. Hawthorne shot a brief glance at Theodore, who promptly gestured for the woman beside him to introduce herself. The woman nodded politely and said with a friendly smile, “Good morning, Miss Everha
Last Updated : 2024-09-27Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 24. The Mask of Friendship
Jasmine arrived at campus but stayed in the car for a moment before getting out. She apologized to Mr. Ramirez, aware of the concerns that might arise due to her departure with Sabrina. Mr. Ramirez responded kindly, hoping such incidents would not recur.Upon entering the campus building, Jasmine’s steps halted when someone grabbed her arm. Startled, Jasmine turned to find Sabrina’s face.“Hey, why did you leave so abruptly yesterday?”Meeting Sabrina now raised doubts as Mr. Hawthorne’s words had influenced Jasmine’s view of their friendship.“I was looking for you. People in the club said you left with a guy after some commotion. Is that true?” Sabrina asked, curiosity evident.Sabrina’s question suggested she wasn’t aware of the two men who had almost harassed Jasmine. Was she really unaware, or was it an act?“Who was that guy? Do you have a boyfriend now? Come on, tell me!” Sabrina looked excited.“We should keep our distance from now on,” Jasmine said, pulling her arm away from
Last Updated : 2024-09-27Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 25. Sabrina’s Act
Jasmine stirred slowly, feeling the heaviness in her head. As her eyes opened, she realized she was seated with her hands bound behind her back. She could also hear the sound of music filling the room. “I doubt the man guarding the side gate at the campus will let us in,” a man said with a relieved sigh. “Yeah, I was anxious facing him earlier too. I was afraid everything we’ve done would be exposed,” added another man. Jasmine clearly recognized that voice, her soul rebelling, urging her to escape immediately, but her consciousness was still foggy. The strength needed to move hadn’t fully returned. “Ahaha, since when did you become so scared? Truly weak. And who cares about the fate of a poor girl? The campus even gave us the freedom to use her as we pleased.” “The campus may not care about her fate, but that incident forced us to be expelled as a form of punishment.” “Punishment? It was more like the campus trying to cover up its own problems. Tristan even went on vacation to
Last Updated : 2024-09-29Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 26. A Chance
Jasmine tightly closed her eyes as water from a bottle drenched her head, then she looked at Tristan with deep hatred. Tristan’s actions triggered memories of past events. But this time, she was a silent witness in front of club patrons who were transfixed by the scene.“I didn’t plan to do this during our first meeting. You shouldn’t have ruined my mood like this,” Tristan said. He grabbed another bottle and poured it over Jasmine’s head. “Bring all the club’s alcohol supplies here. We need to teach this bitch a lesson!”“What are you going to do with all that, Tristan?” Sabrina asked, her expression full of confusion.Tristan grinned with satisfaction. “We’re going to force-feed her alcohol, just like we did a few years ago. She needs to be reminded of who she should really fear.”Fear crept into Jasmine’s heart. She didn’t want to relive that nightmare again, where her body was forced to consume large amounts of alcohol. She struggled to free her tied hands, but her efforts were in
Last Updated : 2024-09-29Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 27. Confession in Silence
With a face cloaked in anger, Dr. Lawson walked briskly behind Theodore, who led the way. They left the bustling city life behind, entering the area ruled by Mr. Hawthorne. Only a few people were granted permission to step into this realm filled with an aura of darkness. Imprisoning individuals privately and establishing his own prison was an act against the law, but Mr. Hawthorne didn’t care. His land remained a holding place for those who had crossed the boundaries he set. This was how he delivered punishment to those he deemed deserving. Dr. Lawson had long known about Mr. Hawthorne’s dark secret. Behind his role as the leader of Kins Enterprises, there was a hidden criminal network that supported him. Without that assistance, four years would have been too short to build a large company. This was why Dr. Lawson was always cautious around Mr. Hawthorne. He realized that Mr. Hawthorne was a terrifying figure, with the ability to carry out actions far beyond anyone’s imagination.
Last Updated : 2024-09-30Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 28. Decision on the Brink of Darkness
Mr. Hawthorne started by focusing on Jasmine’s face. She looked innocent, with cheeks that tended to blush whenever she felt shy, a sight he found quite pleasing. He wiped the towel around Jasmine’s lips, occasionally brushing her soft lips with his fingertips by accident. The touch reminded him of their first kiss, brief but satisfying.“You need to take off your clothes so I can clean your back,” Mr. Hawthorne said.Jasmine hesitated. “But... that’s...”Mr. Hawthorne looked at Jasmine firmly. “You asked me to stay. What else can we do but this? Your body needs to be cleaned.”With a pounding heart, Jasmine reached out to unbutton her shirt. Before doing so, her eyes caught Mr. Hawthorne’s sharp gaze still on her.Sensing her hesitation, Mr. Hawthorne moved to sit behind Jasmine. Torn between worry and courage, Jasmine slowly began to remove her shirt.Seeing only her shirt and pants lying on the floor, Jasmine hastily explained, “T—the doctor advised me not to wear any underwear dur
Last Updated : 2024-09-30Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 29. The Price of Revenge
A male servant walked briskly toward the restaurant’s private room. A sinister smile crept across Mr. Hawthorne’s face as he noticed the line of bodyguards standing vigil along the corridor. “No need to go further,” Mr. Hawthorne said to the servant. The servant bowed respectfully before stepping back. Mr. Hawthorne strode forward without hesitation, heading toward a room. The bodyguard at the door moved to inspect him, but as he reached out to touch him, Mr. Hawthorne swiftly rejected the gesture. “Who gave you permission to touch me? Just open the door.” “Mr. Vanderbilt instructed us to conduct a check first.” Sensing something was amiss, the other bodyguards, who had merely been observing, began to move closer. Mr. Hawthorne grabbed the suit of the bodyguard who had tried to touch him and slammed him forcefully onto the floor. Bang! “AAAAARGH!” The bodyguard writhed on the floor, clutching his back in pain. The sudden act served as a loud warning to the other bodyguards who
Last Updated : 2024-09-30Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 30. The Forgotten Promise
Jasmine had never waited for Mr. Hawthorne with such anticipation before. Usually, she wished for a great distance between them, but now, for some reason, it was the opposite. Her heart pounded every time she thought of him.She realized what she felt wasn’t fear, because fear didn’t yearn for a meeting. Could it be that she had romantic feelings for Mr. Hawthorne? The question teased her mind, shaking the firm resolve she once had.The sound of the front door opening made Jasmine jump to her feet, hurrying toward the source. As she had expected, Mr. Hawthorne had returned, and a wave of relief washed over her.“I was waiting for you,” Jasmine said.Mr. Hawthorne looked her up and down, making sure she was unharmed. “Hmm, is there something you want to talk to me about?” he asked as he walked past her.Jasmine stammered, her reflexive words leaving her struggling to explain. She quickly followed Mr. Hawthorne, who was now climbing the stairs, and cautiously said, “Y—yes, I wanted to t
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Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 67. Changes Everything
Mr. Hawthorne calmly scrolled through Jasmine’s phone, briefly playing one video before swiping to the next. Each passing second made Jasmine increasingly anxious.Their eyes met as Mr. Hawthorne raised an eyebrow, his gaze making Jasmine feel the heat rise to her face. The intense embarrassment made her feel small in front of him.“So, you’ve been into adult video all this time?”Jasmine looked at Mr. Hawthorne with clear frustration. “I already told you, it was from Dr. Lawson as part of a therapeutic method. Dr. Lawson said that if I got accustomed to it, my trauma would fade, replaced by desire.”Mr. Hawthorne placed the phone on the nightstand and turned to Jasmine. “Am I not enough to make you desire me?”“Not at all. You’re physically perfect; no woman would be disinterested in being intimate with you. Your touch is always satisfying and thrilling. I just needed to get used to it so that my traumatic memories would completely disappear. But don’t worry, I haven’t watched it any
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 66. The Pregnancy News
As Jasmine was engaged in conversation with Mr. Harper, the door suddenly swung open, revealing Mr. Hawthorne standing in the doorway, leaning casually with a stance that seemed almost challenging.“I’ll continue packing my things,” Mr. Harper said, his tone calm but nearly disingenuous.Jasmine quickly stepped toward Mr. Hawthorne and whispered, “I told you I’d be the one to talk to Mr. Harper. Why did you come anyway?”Mr. Hawthorne crossed his arms over his chest. Without lowering his voice, he replied, “I was just curious why my girlfriend was taking so long.”Mr. Harper, busy packing, paused momentarily. He forced himself to believe that what he had just heard was merely an illusion.“There’s nothing to worry about. Jasmine and I were just discussing her studies.”Mr. Hawthorne smirked. “I’m sure you were. But I think your conversation is over.”Jasmine tried to diffuse the growing tension. “Mr. Harper, thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”Mr. Harper smiled gently, thoug
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 65. Menacing Threats
Jasmine ended the call and sighed as she stared at her phone screen. “I can’t let him come here,” she muttered to herself. “Everyone’s talking about working at Kins Enterprises after graduation. If they see the owner here, it’ll cause a commotion. That would be troublesome.”She put her phone away and started down the corridor again. Just as she was nearing Mr. Harper’s office, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist. When she saw who it was, she was startled—it was Sabrina.Sabrina was wearing a hoodie and a face mask, her eyebrows furrowed as if she were angry. When Jasmine tried to pull away, Sabrina tightened her grip.Sabrina glared at her, her voice full of menace. “We need to talk, Jasmine. Now.”“About what? I’m in a hurry.”“Don’t pretend you don’t know. I know you’re involved with Kinsley Hawthorne. Do you think you can use him to get ahead here?”“Let go of me!”Sabrina ignored her plea and dragged Jasmine to a secluded corner behind the campus building. There, Sabrina pulled do
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 64. Campus Visit
Jasmine sat nervously in Dr. Lawson’s office, recounting her concerns. Dr. Lawson listened attentively, then opened a drawer in his desk and pulled out a small object.“This...?” Jasmine eyed the object with hesitation.Dr. Lawson nodded confidently. “From what you’ve described, I believe you’re pregnant.”“P—pregnant? Me?”Dr. Lawson smiled. “Yes, but you should confirm it with this pregnancy test, though I’m already one hundred percent sure that my assumption is correct.”Jasmine took the test from him, looking at it with a mix of emotions. She had never expected Dr. Lawson’s conclusion to be pregnancy; she thought she was just sick.Am I really pregnant? She wondered.Amid her anxiety, a thought crossed her mind. She shifted her gaze from the small object in her hand to Dr. Lawson, then asked curiously, “Do all the doctors in this hospital keep pregnancy tests in their desk drawers?”Dr. Lawson was momentarily stunned, then grinned. “Do you really want to know the answer?”“That’s
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 63. Passion's Flame
Behind Mr. Hawthorne’s calm demeanor, there was a fire of desire struggling to be tamed. That fire consumed every bit of rationality he had. Every glance, every touch, was fuel that intensified the flames within him, forcing him to constantly battle against the burning desire.“Earlier, you walked toward me like a newly blossomed flower, tempting me to touch you,” Mr. Hawthorne said in a hoarse voice, his hand trailing down Jasmine’s back, slowly following the path of her dress’s zipper. “I’ve restrained myself throughout my recovery, and now I feel like I’ve reached the limits of my patience.”“But you just got out of the hospital not long ago. Can’t you hold off a bit longer for the sake of your recovery? W—we can do this after you’ve fully healed.”Jasmine’s eyes darted to the side, feeling the zipper of her dress slowly being pulled down. “Dr. Lawson also said you shouldn’t exert yourself too much.”Jasmine held onto Mr. Hawthorne’s arm, hoping to quell his rising desire. But her
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 62. A Kiss on the Terrace
Soft music flowed from the corner of the room, setting the mood for the indoor wedding reception. Jasmine walked gracefully, her peach-colored silk gown fluttering with every step. Guests whispered among themselves, their eyes glued to her elegant figure.Jasmine’s gaze soon met Mr. Hawthorne’s, who stood outside the room, clearly visible through the large windows. She hesitated for a moment, realizing that his gaze was just as intense as those of the other guests. Her heart pounded faster, though she tried hard to remain composed.Steeling herself, Jasmine stepped outside and approached Mr. Hawthorne.“Natalie’s still getting ready. Lilly’s very keen on staying with her, so I didn’t bring her here.”Mr. Hawthorne had already pulled out a cigarette when Jasmine started speaking. He lit it with a nonchalant air, as if Natalie’s and Milton’s wedding was not something worth his attention.“Kinsley,” Jasmine called out.After a brief moment of contemplation, Mr. Hawthorne shifted his gaze
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 61. Curtain of Suspicion
Mr. Hawthorne lay in bed, surrounded by medical equipment monitoring his every heartbeat and breath. The gunshot wound in his chest still ached, even though he had been unconscious for weeks.A knock on the door interrupted the quiet of the late morning. Theodore entered, followed by two police officers in dark blue uniforms, their faces serious. They approached Mr. Hawthorne, looking at him with investigative eyes.“Good morning, Mr. Hawthorne,” one of the officers said. “We’re here to ask you a few brief questions about the incident at Dominic Merrick’s company.”Mr. Hawthorne took a deep breath. “Of course. What would you like to know?”“Can you describe the sequence of events at Dominic Merrick’s company, from the beginning until you were injured?”Assisted by Theodore, Mr. Hawthorne began recounting the events. The police officer listened intently, occasionally jotting something down in his small notebook.After about fifteen minutes, the officers realized that Mr. Hawthorne need
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 60. Sacrifice
Jasmine stood in the cold, brightly lit hospital corridor, her emotions in turmoil. From a distance, she could only watch as Dr. Lawson argued with a nurse stationed at the emergency room door.“I need to be in there! I can’t just stand here.”“I’m sorry, Dr. Lawson, but you’re not in the right emotional state to be part of this operation.”The nurse arguing with Dr. Lawson suddenly reached into her uniform pocket and pulled something out. From her vantage point, Jasmine couldn’t see clearly what the nurse handed over.Dr. Lawson immediately turned around, his steps full of emotion as he approached Theodore, who was standing not far away. Dr. Lawson shoved the item roughly into Theodore’s chest. Jasmine only realized what was given when the object slipped from Dr. Lawson’s grasp—a pistol encased in clear plastic.“What’s the meaning of this, Theodore?! Kinsley brought his weapon, but why is he so badly injured? He’s never been hurt this badly before. What if he can’t be saved? You sho
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 59. Moments of Lost
The tension and worry suffocated every corner of the room. Jasmine’s heartbeat quickened as Mr. Merrick pointed a gun directly at her.“Mr. Merrick, you can’t do this to my daughter!” Thomas shouted, a mix of fear and anger boiling in his chest.Mr. Merrick sneered, his aim unwavering. “Why can’t I? This is my chance. Kinsley Hawthorne will feel my pain if your daughter disappears.” He tightened his grip on the gun and continued, “You just need to choose who I should take out first—your father or the man you love.”Jasmine shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Please, don’t hurt them,” she pleaded, her voice trembling almost to the point of inaudibility.“Then walk over here. Now!” Mr. Merrick barked.Jasmine was about to follow Mr. Merrick’s order, but Mr. Hawthorne’s hand, still holding hers, seemed to refuse to let her go.“I’ll count to three. If you’re still there, I’ll shoot,” Mr. Merrick threatened.“Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you,” Mr. Hawthorne said, his v
