Willa was stunned.Before she could say anything, Frederick had already unfastened his belt.It was then that she realized her mistake and blurted out, “I... I didn’t mean to!”“Whether you meant it or not, you’ve triggered something in me!” Without saying anything further, Frederick transformed into a predatory force once again. To him, Willa now looked like a helpless little lamb!-When Willa woke up, it was already the following day. Frederick had just realized he hadn’t gone home all night. Jennifer must be worried sick!“Willa, I need to head back,” Frederick said, glancing around.To his surprise, Willa was nowhere to be found. All that remained was a note on the pillow.[I’m sorry about last night. I hope it won’t affect your relationship with Ms. York. I had something to take care of and left. Bye!]Frederick’s emotions were mixed. “She calls me a jerk, but she’s the one who just leaves without a word! And she didn’t even tell me where she’s going!”Well, at le
“What’s the matter? Are you so exhausted that you can’t get it up?” Jennifer asked, her tone laced with mockery as she watched him with a cold, dismissive smile.Frederick was at a loss for words. He had let things get out of hand! Now, he was in a tough spot.Jennifer rolled her eyes. “I knew it! You men are unreliable! Always out enjoying yourselves, while I spent the whole night waiting for you. And now, you’re out fooling around with other women! Get out! I don’t want to talk to you!” Jennifer dismissed him with a stormy look.Her icy demeanor and unyielding gaze were so intimidating, Frederick couldn’t meet her eyes. She was, after all, his superior.As he reached the door, he stopped suddenly.“Ms. York.”“What now? Do you have more excuses? I don’t want to hear them!” she snapped, unmoved.“No, I just remembered I forgot to give you a birthday present last time.”Frederick hurried out of the room, rummaging through his belongings. After a minute, he returned with a che
That was one of the key reasons Jennifer stayed in Centropolis. It was unlikely she could topple Xavier, the pillar of the York family, all by herself. But if she could enlist the help of an ally in Centropolis, there might be a chance!“But your family hasn’t been in touch with your relative for years. How can you be sure he’ll help you?” Frederick asked skeptically.“Honestly, I’m not entirely sure. But sometimes, trying something can offer a glimmer of hope, while not trying at all is a complete dead end,” Jennifer replied seriously.With that, Frederick had to agree. “That’s true.”“Then let’s take the car.”Frederick quickly interrupted, “Jen, how about we take the subway instead?”With the state government, the Dragon Brigade, and Nine Great Ascension Clans all searching for them, driving would make them easy to spot. Frederick wasn’t worried about himself, but Jennifer was a different story. Her combat skills were nearly non-existent, and she was much weaker than Willa!
Frederick’s expression darkened immediately. He was already being patient by not confronting the old man, but now, the old man was pushing his luck and trying to sit next to Jennifer?!Did the old man think Frederick was invisible?“Hey, did you hear me?” the old man said impatiently. “I’m over sixty, and I have a ton of health problems. Are you really going to make me stand? Besides, showing respect for the elderly is a traditional virtue in Drakonia. Are you so ignorant that you don’t understand this?”Hearing this, several people around chimed in.“Yeah, you’re young and strong. Why not give up your seat for an old person? It’s the right thing to do!”“The old man is asking you nicely. Not giving up your seat is really rude!”“Young people these days just don’t respect their elders or care about the younger generation!”Jennifer’s face flushed with embarrassment as she listened to the murmurs. She tugged at Frederick’s sleeve. “Why don’t we just stand? Give him the seat. It’s
Angry murmurs echoed from the crown. The two subway staff members furrowed their brows, and their attitude immediately changed.“Bullying an elderly in broad daylight? That is outrageous!”“You’re in your twenties, and you’re fighting an old man for a seat?”Frederick remained expressionless. “This is my seat.”“Come on! This young man is out of his mind! Leave him alone. Young people today lack basic decency!”The staff members were clearly displeased, and one of them asked, “Where is the old man in question?”When they saw him, their faces changed instantly.“Mr. Yardley Sr.!”This wasn’t just any ordinary old man; he was the father of the deputy general manager of the Centropolis Subway Company, Edward Yardley!The subway company was a major state-owned enterprise, and a deputy general manager’s rank was equivalent to a city-level official.Immediately, the staff members began to fawn over him. “Sir, given your age, you must have plenty of luxury cars at home. Why would yo
When the two women heard Jennifer's words, they only saw it as weak excuses.Crossing their arms and looking down their noses, they sneered. One of them said, “Hmph! What’s with the protectiveness at a time like this?”The other woman said, “Just because you’re pretty and dressed provocatively, doesn’t mean all the men in the world should revolve around you! Do you really think it’s appropriate to let even an elderly person get harassed? He’s way past his prime! He's not interested in that!”“Maybe she’s just attracted to the man’s wealth. You can’t judge someone’s character just by their appearance. It’s clear she’s just a little harlot!”Their whispered taunts were laced with malicious intent. While it wasn’t their business, the old man was the father of the deputy general manager of Centropolis Subway Company. If they could curry favor with him through this incident, they might just get a big break themselves!Jennifer raised her cold, beautiful face. “I’m Jennifer York, the ch
As soon as Frederick finished speaking, the entire room instantly erupted in chaos.Jennifer stared at Frederick in shock, her mind reeling from his words.The crowd erupted in disbelief. “It was a lie?” Frederick nodded. “Yes, that's right. I was too petty to give up my seat to Mr. Yardley, so I made up this lie.”Edward was initially worried that Jennifer’s outburst might ruin his reputation, and now, he suddenly looked relieved. Frederick’s confession made him smile widely. Clearly, his status had intimidated Frederick. After all, his son was a big shot in a state-owned enterprise!With such an influential background, even if the man was a millionaire, he would still need to curry favor with Edward's son to get by in Centropolis. After all, strength and influence didn't always require constant display. Sometimes, strategic restraint was more effective. Millionaires were as common as fish in the river—there was no shortage of them in Centropolis!Jennifer was livid. “Fre
“Frederick!” Jennifer’s face twisted with rage as she slapped Frederick hard on the face.Smack!Frederick took the hit without flinching, and said calmly, “I’m just speaking the truth.”“You’re insane!” she snapped. She turned her back on him and sat down, refusing to look at him any longer.The two women watching the scene stifled their laughter behind their hands. “He’s reaping what he sowed. He can’t even keep his own woman in line. A man like this is hopeless!”Frederick shrugged off the criticism, and grinned at Edward. “Mr. Yardley, don’t mind her. Women are emotional and irrational. I’ll smooth things over with her later.”Edward's gaze never left Jennifer. He swallowed hard, and smirked, “She’s quite the little vixen, isn’t she? You’re a lucky man. If it were me, I’d be going at it with her ten times a day. Dying in her bed would be worth it!”Frederick grinned broadly. “Once I’m your godson, she’ll be like your daughter-in-law, right? It’s only natural for her to do