Robert didn't answer. He sipped his red wine and gave Xenia a long look before shifting his gaze to Belle.He had noticed Melanie and Xenia whispering among themselves. The way they had looked at Belle was unfriendly, and Robert couldn't guess what they were up to.The Strauss and Stevens family weren't close, so he didn't know Melanie well. However, Melanie was sort of like an elder to him because of the connection between the Strauss and Page family. Although he didn't know much about Melanie, he was aware that she had a problematic character. Yolanda was so much better than her.Robert didn't like poking his nose into other people's business, but Belle was special to him. He only paid attention to her because she resembled someone he cared about.He wouldn't just look away if Melanie and Xenia did something to hurt Belle! Meanwhile, Melanie returned to Xenia and signaled for her to approach Belle.Xenia nodded and walked to Belle with a smile. "Hey, Belle," she said.Belle w
Gray? Grayson narrowed his eyes and looked at Belle. She was waving at him with a sweet smile.He didn't know what tricks she was hiding up her sleeve, but his heart skipped a beat at the way she called him. The company directors who were kissing up to him turned to look at Belle."Mr. Page, you're so lucky to have such a gorgeous wife!""We won't take up any more of your time. Go and be with your wife."The men left. Tristan and the others were also sitting with Grayson, and they looked at Belle at the same time. They teased Grayson. "'Gray!' Tsk, tsk, tsk.""Your girl's calling for you. Aren't you going to go to her, Gray?""Hurry up, Gray. Don't let her wait."Grayson barked, "Fuck off!"Tristan moved closer to Grayson. They could finally talk in private. He nudged Grayson and said, "Did you do it after you got back from the bar that day?""Do what?"Tristan pursed his lips and said, "Don't play dumb. I meant you having sex with Belle."Grayson suddenly recalled the
Belle said, "I miss him all of a sudden." Xenia was speechless. She felt as if Belle was intentionally showing off her affection for Grayson. She frowned with displeasure, but her frown disappeared very quickly. At least Belle hadn't realized that her drink was spiked."Where's your husband?" asked Belle.Xenia said with emphasis, "He's not my husband. He's my fiancé." "Oh, then where's your fiancé?"Xenia didn't know why Belle was looking for Dawson. She thought Belle was just trying to find a topic of conversation, so she glanced toward Dawson casually.Dawson was flirting with a bunch of girls! He was infamous for being lustful! However, Dawson was different from Tristan. Although Tristan had many ex-girlfriends, he only dated one girl at a time. Dawson flirted with multiple girls at the same time. He was the typical playboy. Xenia frowned, but Belle called for Dawson to come over before she could say anything. Dawson was closer to them, so he reached them before G
Melanie smirked when she saw Xenia's signal and immediately whispered something to a waiter. The waiter went to Robert and said, "Mr. Strauss, someone asked for you upstairs. She said it's about something urgent regarding your brother. Here is the key card to her room." Robert frowned and asked, "Who's asking?" "I don't know her either. You'll find out once you get there."Robert glanced at the key card. He felt that something wasn't right, but he still went upstairs because the issue involved his beloved younger brother.Meanwhile, Xenia quickly walked to Belle when she saw Robert heading upstairs. "Belle, aren't you going to change your clothes? I'll go with you," she said. Belle nodded with a smile and said, "Sure." Hence, they got into the elevator together. Just as the elevator doors were about to shut, Dawson rushed inside. He was frowning, and his face was flushed as he stared at Belle intently. Belle pursed her lips in irritation, but she said nothing. Xenia said
"You know me?" asked Belle."You look familiar," answered Robert."I feel like we have met before," continued Belle.Robert thought that Belle recognized him. A hint of emotion appeared on his stoic face."Have we?""Where did we meet?" Belle pressed on.Robert was afraid of blowing his cover. He played it safe and gave a cryptic answer. "In the mountains."He did not elaborate further. If Belle recognized him, she would know what he was talking about. Meanwhile, Belle's eyes glimmered with hope. But this was her secret. Instead of reuniting with him right away, she decided to probe gingerly, "Lovy?"He had met Lovy before. If Robert were the guy Belle thought he was, then Robert would recognize the name immediately."Huh?" Robert frowned, confused.Belle frowned, too. So Robert wasn't the guy. She must have mistaken Robert for someone else.Belle couldn't deny that she was disappointed. She thought she had run into an old friend who knew her past. She thought she would be
Grayson began to kiss Belle. His advance was ruthless, assertive, and forceful. Belle was taken aback. She tried to fight back but was too weak to make Grayson budge."Grayson, you piece of … Mmm!" Belle was frustrated. Grayson's lips sealed whatever words that tried to exit Belle's mouth.Like a predator who marked its territory, Grayson tried to mark Belle with his scent. Admittedly, Belle's heart was racing. For a second, she wanted to indulge in the pleasure.But she was not going to let temptation win!Her hands were pinned against the door above her head. Grayson's legs pressed against hers. She had to use the only weapon she had—her teeth.She bit Grayson hard. The metallic taste of blood filled their mouths. Belle almost severed Grayson's tongue. And the pain managed to bring Grayson to his senses.He let go of Belle and wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth. "Why did you bite me?"Flushed, Belle answered in a raspy voice, "I spared you last time, Grayson. Just
Downstairs, Melanie was waiting anxiously. When she saw her maid, she approached her,"How did it go?"The maid whispered, "The drug has taken effect. They are getting freaky in there."Melanie shot a sly grin. Her plan worked out perfectly. Then, she cleared her throat and reproached her maid loudly,"I beg your pardon? That must be a lie! How dare you lie to me!"The maid knew what Melanie was trying to pull off and played along. She cowered and said, "It's the truth, Mrs. Page. I heard it from the hotel's staff members. They all said they saw Ms. Walters and Mr. Strauss in—""Hush, you liar!" Melanie then began to slap her maid.Her maid was scared and begged for her mercy. Just like that, the commotion turned the heads of many women in the lobby. Most of the men were busy working in the room.Among the women was Yolanda. She heard the ruckus and came to scold Melanie."Today is my father's birthday. What are you doing here?" Yolanda was angry. No one else had the audacit
Yolanda glowered at the maid, "Do you have any idea what you're talking about?"The maid begged earnestly, "I swear I'm telling the truth, madam."But Yolanda refused to believe what she heard, "Belle and Grayson are deeply in love. Robert is a gentleman. He will not commit adultery."Melanie jumped in and said, "Why don't we go upstairs and find out the truth ourselves?"Yolanda turned to glare at Melanie, "Why? I already said that such affairs were impossible."But Melanie insisted, "Yolanda, you hardly see Belle. Maybe you don't know her at all. Maybe she just pretended to be a sweet girl in front of you. "Whether this is the truth or not, we just have to go up and see with our own eyes. If we don't, the rumors will devour us all. But if Belle is innocent, the rumors will be debunked right away."Yolanda wasn't stupid. She knew that Melanie had set up a trap. With that said, what Melanie suggested was right. The only way to debunk everything was to go up and find out the tru