Tyler smiled in his usual charming way. “You'll know once we get there!”With that, he stepped on the pedal and brought them to a private manor by the sea.This particular coastal area was purchased by a certain wealthy man who then had contractors build his private manor here. It was a place designed for wealthy upper-class people to spend time in.It was no surprise that it was the go-to place for the wealthy people of Abervale to indulge in luxury.It was said that a meal in the manor was equivalent to several months of salary for common folks.“Why are we here?” Kelsey stared transfixed at the incredible view of the sea as she blurted out the question.“Because they have good seafood here!” Tyler smiled.He knew that Kelsey loved seafood more than anything else.Kelsey smiled upon hearing this. She had a smile that would make people swoon over her.For her part, she would not be bothered even if they were not having seafood.The most crucial thing was that she got to be w
The manager was confused by this and interrupted them. “Weren’t you two requesting a private two-person box?”The manager’s claim suggested that the pair had made plans to dine together in this specific place.They simply did not expect to run into Kelsey at the entrance and had to make up something on the spot.However, the lie they had drawn up was too flimsy.Seeing that Josephine had been exposed, Cooper decided to own up to the truth. “I was the one who asked Josephine to come.”Kelsey chuckled to herself.The cat was out of the bag and Cooper was admitting the truth.Unexpectedly, Cooper suddenly changed the subject.“Josephine was telling me that your father is trying to marry you to the old Mr. Vernon? I decided to call her out here so we can talk about what’s happening and see if we can figure something out to help you.”He regarded Kelsey with a fixed look and pretended as if he was sincerely looking out for her.Kelsey would be a fool to fall for his trick.“Did I
The one thing that was taboo to Cooper was bringing up the subject of his lack of status in the Lyon household. He hated being looked down on.It had always been something he was sensitive about.His mother was not legally married into the family, she was just a mistress whom his father kept.Later, when his mother was killed, he was taken into the Lyons as the second son in title only.Before that, he lived in the slums with his mother. His life had been tough as nails.Ever since he was taken into Lyons, the media and the others around him had always scrutinized his background.Nobody in the elite circles ever regarded him with respect.Kelsey was the only one who ever talked to him.She was the only spark of light in the darkness that was his life.She was the only person in the world who was willing to care for him unconditionally ever since the passing of his mother.He had always wanted to get closer to Kelsey but had always been bothered about the fact that Kelsey was
From now on, they should keep contact at a minimum and avoid meeting…Josephine frowned. “Why?”Cooper grew impatient. “Quit asking me to explain. No contact means no contact, just do as I say, and don’t even meet me in person!”With that, he turned away indifferently without sparing another glance at her.Josephine tried to chase after him again. She pleaded for him to give her a proper explanation.However, Cooper ignored all of her pleas. She felt as if she was a child throwing a senseless tantrum.It ended with Cooper mercilessly shoving her out of the way before getting into the car and driving away.He had abandoned her in the seaside manor.She was beyond vexed.She had come together with Cooper, and now he had left her to her own devices!How was she supposed to get home?Once again, she found herself detesting Kelsey.It was all Kelsey's fault!If not for her, Cooper would never treat her like this.Who did Kelsey think she was to dine privately with Tyler of all
Tyler rolled up his sleeves and picked up a shrimp, then began to peel its shells.Kelsey did not think much of it because she assumed he was peeling it for himself to eat.She picked out another dish instead.Unexpectedly, after Tyler had peeled more than a dozen shrimps in one go, he stacked them all on a plate and set it right in front of Kelsey.“Dig in!”Kelsey was taken aback. “Are these for me?”Tyler smiled tenderly. “Don't you like them?”He knew she wanted to eat shrimps but deemed them too inconvenient to peel and gave up on the idea.Kelsey had to do a double take to register what happened, and then she blushed.“Thank you!”With that, she took the plate of shrimps and indulged in them. She was touched by the caring gesture.Halfway through the meal, she went to the washroom.That was when a tall figure strode into the restaurant.“Congratulations, looks like you finally got what you wanted!"The man was wearing an expertly tailored silver-gray suit. His featu
Kelsey’s vision turned dark in an instant and she passed out.…When she opened her eyes again, she found herself lying in a presidential suite located on the top floor of a hotel.She rubbed her bleary eyes in confusion and surveyed the place in complete disbelief.The last thing she remembered was dining with Tyler in a private restaurant by the sea. How did she suddenly find herself in a place like this?Then, she recalled what happened moments before she lost consciousness.She had been assaulted while going to the washroom and passed out!Who could it be?Someone who knew that she was having lunch with Tyler in that place and was bold enough to do this to her in Tyler’s presence!Could it be Cooper? Perhaps it was Josephine?Her mind was still running through the list of suspects when the door of the presidential suite was opened.A man with gray hair who looked to be in his fifties stepped inside.He was accompanied by a host of large, muscular bodyguards. There were
“Mr. Vernon, you’re not going to make an enemy out of Mr. Lang, are you?” Kelsey confronted his gaze and asked out of nowhere.Mr. Vernon sneered sarcastically. “Did you think I’d be afraid of that brat?”Kelsey grimaced. “You might not be afraid of him, but surely there is no need to stir something up just for the sake of a woman, don’t you agree?”Mr. Vernon laughed roaringly upon hearing this.“You are right, there is certainly no need for me to make an enemy out of Mr. Lang for a woman! Still… It also depends on what kind of woman we’re talking about.”Upon reaching this note, his expression suddenly became especially sinister. His tone dropped to a slow drawl as well.“I have already done my research. Mr. Lang has publicly called off the engagement with you and you don’t have any relations with him now. Do you think he will oppose me for the sake of a woman he’s already having his fill of fun with?”Kelsey was taken aback by this piece of information.As it turned out, the
While approaching Kelsey, Mr. Vernon began to undress himself.“Must be nice to be young. Your skin is as fair as the day you were born.”He savored Kelsey’s beauty with a perverted expression. Soon, his coarse fingers began to run across Kelsey’s cheeks while he clicked his tongue with pleasure.Kelsey felt goosebumps running all over her body.She would rather die than be taken advantage of by such a perverted old man.“What you are doing is illegal! Even if my father accepted your dowry, I haven't agreed to marry you, aren’t you worried about me reporting you to the police after this?”Although her consciousness was slowly being corrupted by the effects of the drug, she did what she could to save herself.Mr. Vernon only grew more arrogant and laughed roaringly upon hearing her vacant threats.“Report me to the police? After I'm done with you, I'll have you thrown into the sea to sleep with the fishes, then I won’t have to worry about you calling the police!” he stated with