Elias did not wait for more of Zeke’s complaint before Elias erupted into a boisterous guffaw. “Hahahaha! Se said what now? Solicit sex? You and her? Hahahahahaha!”He wished he could be a cell in Mimi’s brain if it meant getting a glimpse of her thought process. Just how the hell did she come up with that?He laughed so much that his belly started to protest. The way Mimi’s thought process worked was just so absurd, he could not help but cackle. Unfortunately, to Zeke—who was genuinely smolde
Almost as soon as the doctor left, Jeanette hurried to him with her reddened eyes. “Did it hurt, Damon?”It had hurt. The agony was enough to cause his face to turn white. But if there was anything that hurt him even more than his wound, it was seeing Jeanette’s tears. The sight of them wrung his chest. “Silly girl, what are you crying for?”“It’s my fault. I’m so clumsy, I don’t even know how to properly take care of a patient, and n-n-now it’s swollen with pus. I… I should hire a healthcare
Light showered through the window and illuminated Jeanette’s profile.It shrouded her in its marigold hue as the color of the sun reflected off her cheeks like an aureole. She had a sharp, delicate chin—it was as chiseled as her tall, defined nose. Her snow-fair skin was so lustrous that at times, one might mistake it as being transparent altogether, especially since one could also peer a little into the vague, rosy bloodstreams hiding coyly under her skin when the light was just right. When sh
Damon nodded and replied softly, “Promise.”Their fingers slipped into each other’s spaces, their eyes linked. Happy. Contented.The door suddenly swung open.Every ounce of rosy sweetness was chased away by the arrival of an uninvited guest.Damon raised his head in palpable annoyance to meet whoever this savage, who did not even knock, was.Xavier strutted into the room with his hands in his pockets and his gait animated by an unapologetic swagger. He had put on a leather shirt and combed
Xavier crossed his arms and thinned his lips. “Tsk, tsk, tsk. It’s been years, Damon. Why do I feel like you’ve never outgrown your emo, b*tchy phase, huh? Since when is it a problem when a dude visits his brother who’s about to be discharged? Besides, Jeanette’s just turned into the CEO of the Godfrey Group, man! Of course I’m gonna come congratulate y’all. It’s what gentlemen do. We’re not savages, are we?”Damon’s mien remained stubbornly stoic.“I’m good, your visit is unnecessary. And mis
As the brothers bickered, Jeanette watched helplessly, finding no space to squeeze any word edgewise. She felt like this was how the brothers had always been since she joined the family. She had never seen the two calling a truce, even for a day. Damon never liked his little brother, while Xavier never stopped provoking the former for his own amusement.What a weird pair of siblings.Damon had made his desire obvious, but his brother showed no sign of leaving. Instead, he moaned. “You can’t ev
Damon’s face was a terrifying sight as he stood behind her.Jeanette was staring blankly at Xavier as he walked out of the door. Then, she felt her face turn by force. Damon was holding her cheeks in his hands, forcing her to look at him.Only then did Jeanette see the ashen look on Damon’s face. He looked very angry.“What are you staring at? Stop staring!” His tone was extremely stern, while his voice was full of rage.Jeanette shrunk her neck. “Damon, he’s your brother. Can’t you just get along with him?”Damon’s hands remained on her cheeks. Her question infuriated him even more, causing him to pinch her cheeks, hard.“Ow! That hurt.” She pursed her lips and massaged her cheeks grievously.“It’s your fault for saying stupid things like that. From now on, you’re not allowed to mention Xavier in front of me anymore and stay away from him. You are to keep a one-kilometer radius of distance from wherever he is. Do you understand?” Damon ordered. Jeanette widened her eyes dazed
Warm sunlight poured in from the window. Its golden light looked especially bright but could not melt Jeanette’s nervousness away. The secretary walked in and placed her fresh cup of coffee on the table.“Miss Leighton, Mr. Godfrey ordered this. He knows your tastes. This coffee isn’t bitter, I’ve added sugar.” Damon had personally selected this secretary to assist Jeanette in her work. Anyone approved by Damon would certainly be top-notch.The secretary placed the coffee on the table, allowing its fragrant aroma to waft into the air, placating Jeanette’s nervousness.She calmed down and smiled, feeling a sweetness in her heart.Even though Damon could not really be there at the office to keep her company at work, he would always support her behind the scenes and be with her. Jeanette’s nervousness greatly diminished when she understood this. She felt as if her heart had been filled with strength.She took a deep breath and tried her best to steady her emotions, then lifted her