Annabelle shook her head, "I had a lot of things to do over here."
"Could it be that you can't bear to part with Kendrick?" Fabian asked jokingly.
Her face turned red all of a sudden, "How is that possible!"
"Just kidding," Fabian sighed, "But I also expected that you wouldn't come with me, so consider this meal today as my way of practicing, can't refuse it, right?"
Annabelle smiled helplessly and said, "I really can't do anything with you."
Afterwards, Fabian brought Annabelle to Grand Hotel.
Two handsome men and two beautiful women walked in, instantly attracting the attention of many people.
Fabian, being a designer himself, had a unique sense of style in his dressing, which immediately caught the attention of many women.
Annabelle couldn't help but joke, "Every time I go out with you, I feel pressured. It's like those women could eat me alive."
Fabian laughed and said, "With me around, who would dare to touch you."<
Kendrick's face turned cold, and he didn't look at Annabelle and Fabian again. Since she had made her choice, he didn't want to be the one hanging on anymore.Mr. Wang sipped his wine and looked at Kendrick's expression.This person was a mastermind and also an experienced player in the world of romance. Just now, he noticed that Kendrick had been staring at the back of that girl, lost in thought. The intense gaze he had was a typical expression of a man wanting to possess that woman.Based on Mr. Wang's many years of experience in the dating scene, he could confirm that the aloof and unapproachable Mr. Gregory was absolutely smitten with the girl he had just seen.He was thinking about how to flatter Kendrick, when suddenly a bright idea came to him.Mr. Frye immediately came up with an idea and borrowed an excuse to go to the restroom. He made a phone call to his subordinates and gave them some instructions. Afterward, he returned to continue dri
Jaime didn't know that the person brought by Mr. Frye was Annabelle. At this moment, he could only sigh silently. He could tell that the president's wife was a bit cold and stubborn, but she had a kind heart and was a good girl. These days, she had been silently caring for the president.Jaime had originally thought of having the opportunity to persuade the president, but little did he expect that the president would do something to apologize to Mrs. Gregory like this!But as an assistant, he could only silently complain about Mr. Gregory being a jerk and couldn't do much else.Kendrick sat calmly on the edge of the bed for a moment, suppressing the desire burning inside him. He walked to the bathroom, soaked a towel in cold water, and returned to the bedside to gently wipe Annabelle's face.No matter how much his body protested, Kendrick had not lost his sanity. Even if he still desired her, he would not do such a thing to her in this situation.W
Annabelle's lips glistened with soup, making them appear shiny. Kendrick's eyes deepened a shade.I wanted to kiss her.The moment the evil thought arose, Kendrick also thought of a way to administer the medicine.He held Annabelle and whispered, "If you don't take your medicine obediently, I will have to resort to extreme measures."Annabelle still kept her eyes tightly closed, with a slight frown on her forehead.Kendrick took a sip of medicine and kissed her lips.The first dose of medicine was successfully administered.Kendrick pulled away from her lips. After that kiss, he felt like he was about to explode.Looking at the little woman in my arms again, I wondered if it was because she had taken medicine, as a charming blush appeared on her pale face.Kendrick couldn't help but chuckle. You disobedient little white wolf, you fell asleep and obediently let me kiss you. Usually, even when I hold your hand, you glare a
Kendrick saw Annabelle furrowing her brows slightly, with her eyes still closed, and realized that she was sleep talking.I don't know what I dreamt about, but I shouted his name. In any case, Kendrick was in a very happy mood."I was Kendrick, not someone who changed." Even though Kendrick didn't know what Annabelle meant, he still responded to her.Afterwards, Annabelle whispered a few more words and then unexpectedly turned around, wrapping her arms around his waist and nestling in his embrace.Kendrick took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and thought to himself, "Alright, Anna, you've tormented me so much. In the future, I will make sure to get it all back from you."When Annabelle truly woke up, it was already past seven in the morning. The sky was already bright, but the room was still dim with the curtains drawn.As she opened her eyes, she immediately felt a pair of arms wrapped around her waist and turned around in fear.In t
Annabelle almost blurted out, temporarily forgetting about the argument with Kendrick the previous night. Normally composed, she frantically started searching for clothes, with her mind set on going out to buy medicine.Kendrick saw her with red eyes and a helpless look, as if she was truly panicked."Don't you want to have a baby with me?"He pulled her back into his arms, but Annabelle struggled like an irritable little bird wanting to break free.Having been in a coma the previous night, she was weak at the moment. In addition, Kendrick was much stronger than her, so she couldn't break free and ended up swearing."Kendrick, you... you beast!"This was the first time Kendrick had been scolded like this by someone, but instead of getting angry, he felt very refreshed.And he always felt like it was a playful banter between lovers, making him really want to be a little beastly."Anna, you are the first person who dares to insul
"What are you doing?" Annabelle nervously stepped back.Kendrick couldn't help but scratch her nose. "What's there to be nervous about? Just tell me, is there anything you need to buy? I'll bring it back for you."Annabelle stared at him, pouting, and said, "I don't need it."Obviously, still angry because of his prank just now, Kendrick smiled helplessly. Usually, she seemed calm, but now it seems that she still has the heart of a little girl.As Kendrick left, only Annabelle remained. She relaxed and looked around, curious about the kind of house this guy had been living in recently.It has to be said that this presidential suite is actually equivalent to a luxurious apartment, and obviously it is specially prepared for Kendrick, because there are many exclusive decorations for him in the room, such as the painting on the wall, which is clearly his favorite abstract style.At that moment, she noticed a new photo being placed on his desk, c
Annabelle's face turned red. Well, it's indeed not appropriate to let others buy underwear for you."Isn't it time for you to change?" Kendrick's lips curled into a slight smile.Annabelle felt that if there was a crack in the ground, she would definitely crawl into it.This is really embarrassing.She darted into the bathroom and quickly changed into clean underwear, but she kept hesitating and feeling embarrassed to come out.In my mind, I wondered what mood Kendrick was in when he bought her these things...And why did he buy this pink one?Annabelle carefully thought about it, could it be because he saw that her underwear was pink?She covered her face and, after a moment, moved her hands away from her face.Silly me, I was so preoccupied with being shy that I forgot about the important matter!Why did I inexplicably find myself in his suite, with my clothes all changed?And, the strangest thing was, wh
The mood of President's assistant Jaime also fluctuated. An assistant who doesn't care about the happiness of the president's marriage is not a good driver. Jaime is also a person with strong principles. The previous day, he secretly cursed his boss as worse than a beast. But this morning, he learned the truth and felt extremely relieved.Originally, Mr. Frye accidentally sent the president's wife away.No wonder the president was so angry. After all, Mr. Frye made a big mistake and accidentally injured the president's wife, and the president was obviously a doting husband.Anyway, it's all good now. The two of them finally made up.On Annabelle's side, however, she was still hiding under the blanket like an ostrich.She was not actually that kind of person.She used to be a calm and capable woman who could handle any situation, but ever since she encountered Kendrick, she has reverted back to her original state and everything has been spira
His expression was cold, and his sharp gaze swept over Cael and Ariana.Ariana’s heart skipped a beat.Why is Brother Kendrick looking at us like that? Did he suspect something?She glanced at Cael, but he remained completely at ease. He even patted her hand discreetly, as if reassuring her to stay calm.He was right. If Brother Kendrick had truly sensed that Annabelle was in danger, he would have rushed to find her immediately—there was no way he’d still be standing here.So, she had to stay composed and act naturally.“Brother Kendrick, I’ve been looking for you to toast you, but I couldn’t find you anywhere.”She smiled sweetly, picking up a glass of champagne laced with drugs from a passing waiter’s tray and offering it to Kendrick.Kendrick accepted the glass but didn’t drink immediately.“Have you seen Anna? I’ve been calling her, but I can’t get through.”Ariana stiffened slightly, gripping Cael’s arm tighter.She glanced at Cael again, but as expected, he remained composed, ev
After Cael left, Annabelle rushed to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and started filling the bathtub with cold water.This method was crude but effective.At the same time, she planned to call Kendrick.When she took out her phone, she first noticed a message from Julissa, sent using Scott’s phone.Unfortunately, it was too late for that. If she had only checked her phone earlier, she might have been able to avoid drinking that glass of wine. But now, all she could do was try to find a way to ease the burning desire within her.Annabelle switched to Kendrick’s chat window, but her trembling fingers failed to hold onto the phone.The phone slipped from her grasp and fell into the bathtub.Water seeped into the phone, rendering it useless.Frustrated and annoyed, Annabelle set the phone aside. She couldn’t even wait for the bathtub to fill completely before stepping in, barefoot.The icy water engulfed her body, bringing some relief, but it couldn’t extinguish the deep craving insid
As soon as she entered the elevator, Annabelle immediately reached for the emergency alarm button.Cael effortlessly caught her hand, smiling. "Ms. Sanchez, you'd better not make a scene. Be good and listen to me—I won’t hurt you."Annabelle loathed his touch. Even though her body felt weak and powerless, she still managed to yank her hand away."Cael, if you dare lay a finger on me, Kendrick will never let you go."He glanced at her and chuckled."To be honest, you are quite my type. But I know what happens when you offend Kendrick—I’m not that stupid."He paused briefly, then added with a sinister smirk, "Besides, this is my engagement party. Do you think I’d ruin it? I truly want to marry Ariana."For some reason, Annabelle found his smile extremely unsettling.Especially when he said "truly want to marry Ariana." A chill ran down her spine.It felt like there was something far more insidious lurking beneath his frivolous exterior—something devious, something dangerous.But that wa
One hour ago, inside the hotel banquet hall.Ariana and Cael approached Annabelle, raising their glasses to her.Kendrick had just stepped out of the banquet hall to take an important call, leaving Annabelle alone for the moment.She stood up, accepted the drink handed to her by the waiter, and took a sip without much thought. After exchanging a few polite words with Ariana, she downed the drink.However, shortly after drinking it, she realized something was wrong.Her face felt hot, her breathing became short and feverish, and when she caught her reflection in the glass window beside her, she saw her own hazy eyes and flushed, alluring expression.This wasn’t the first time she had been drugged with an aphrodisiac, but this time, the effect was overwhelming. It was as if ants were crawling through her veins, an unbearable itch spreading deep inside her body, making it nearly impossible to maintain control.She could feel her willpower crumbling under the drug’s influence. If a man tr
Julissa seriously considered it for a moment.If this really was a dream, she would probably forget everything when she woke up, so there’d be no awkwardness in facing him later.And wasn’t the whole point of dreams to let people experience things they couldn’t do in reality?She dazedly nodded.Scott chuckled. "Do you like me that much?"Julissa grinned cheekily. Who doesn’t like a handsome guy?"Of course! And if you don’t dock my salary, I’ll like you even more!"That simple sentence lit up the deep, brooding darkness in Scott’s eyes.He chose to believe that she meant it—that it wasn’t just drunken nonsense."Alright, I won’t dock your salary."Glancing at the bedside clock, he withdrew his hand from her waist."Wait for me. Don’t fall asleep."Julissa’s face flushed red. She didn’t know whether to nod or shake her head.She thought to herself, But I’m already asleep. Shouldn’t you be saying ‘don’t wake up’ instead?Still, feeling too embarrassed to correct him, she kept quiet.Sc
Julissa flashed a mischievous smile. "Mr. Nichols, taking advantage of you in a dream won’t get my salary docked, right? lol…"Scott’s lips curled up slightly. "You can try and see."Julissa was a woman of action. If she thought about it, she would do it.She hooked her arms around Scott’s neck, tiptoed, and pressed her lips directly against his.His lips were slightly cool, his scent crisp and refreshing—like the air after a snowfall.Most importantly, the sensation felt too real.This dream was so wonderfully vivid that she couldn’t help but close her eyes and savor it.Scott watched her up close, even noticing the slight tremble of her long lashes.After so many days, he was finally kissing her again.The taste of this kiss… was almost identical to that night.Yet, at the same time, it was different.Because this time, Julissa knew who she was kissing.This foolish girl actually thought she was dreaming, so she was acting recklessly.But did that mean… deep inside, she harbored fee
After finishing in the bathroom, Julissa wobbled over to the pristine sink.Through the mirror, she took in her surroundings again—still the same high-end black, white, and gray aesthetic.The faucet, free of even a single water stain, gleamed with a cold metallic sheen. The marble countertop, with its rippling stone patterns, looked just as chilly.Julissa couldn't help but complain, "The designer of this hotel must be emotionally detached."Then, her eyes landed on a white ceramic tray on the counter. Several white and brown bottles sat neatly arranged on it.Probably just some basic skincare products, she guessed.Curious, she picked one up and squinted at the label—a jumble of blurry letters, not a single recognizable word.Looks expensive…She made a mental note to try them out when she took a bath later.Right now, though, she was too lazy even to wash her hands. She just wanted to sleep.She set the bottle back down, but her drunken clumsiness betrayed her—she knocked over the
Julissa didn’t quite catch the implication of that "again."She thought Scott had simply seen through the crush she once had on him.But more importantly—how could he say such flirtatious things so casually, without even blinking?!"Mr. Nichols, don’t you feel embarrassed saying things like that?"He smirked lightly, amusement flashing in his eyes. "If you’re not embarrassed, why should I be?"Julissa tilted her head, grinning mischievously as she leaned in closer. "So… does that mean I can flirt with you however I want?"Scott flicked her forehead, shaking his head helplessly. "Julissa, I really should record you right now."Just then, the car arrived. Scott helped her inside, and they both sat in the back seat.The driver asked, "Mr. Nichols, to the office or…?"Scott originally planned to return to the office, but after glancing at Julissa—who had instantly fallen asleep the moment she leaned against the window—he sighed."Take us home."He was the one who got her drunk, so he had
Julissa was already drunk, her mind foggy, but she couldn't shake the feeling that Ariana and Cael were up to something sneaky.Are they planning something against Anna?She knocked on her hazy head, trying to stay clear-headed.She stood up, intending to head over to Annabelle.Even if she didn’t know what she could do, at least being by Anna’s side would be better than nothing.But as soon as she got up, the world spun, and her legs felt like they were stepping on cotton. She couldn’t even stand properly.Scott caught her. "Where are you going?"Julissa raised her hand and pointed in Annabelle’s direction.Scott followed her finger, which was aimed toward the banquet hall's exit. Thinking she wanted to leave, he simply said, "Alright," and scooped her up in his arms, carrying her straight out of the hall through the side door.The pressure against her stomach from being carried made Julissa feel sick. She clutched Scott’s shirt tightly, burying her head in his chest, desperately hol