Dean was clearly not aware of the situation at this moment, his eyes kept slowly wandering on both of them.Summer’s eyes never rested on Mark for even one second. She just sat there quietly, or talked to Kayla softly.She looked calm, and her smooth skin was faintly glowing in the lamplight, like a bright moon in the night sky, looking so unique among the women.Mark was drawn to her. He stared at her, swirling his wine glass with one hand, then slipping the other hand under the table and holding her hand.Summer was surprised by his action. She glared at him, but she didn’t want to do anything too obvious for the others to notice.He would not let go. He slowly stroked her tender palm with his rough fingers, lowering his voice so low that only she could hear him. “You finally look at me, eh, Mrs. Valentine…”“Let go!” She gritted her teeth, forcing her voice through her teeth.“Aren’t you strong, Mrs. Valentine? You can easily free yourself from my hand. Why do I need to let g
Mark slightly lowered his head and his tall body bent slightly towards Summer and whispered something in her ear with his deep voice. The hot breath fell on Summer’s ear and only she could hear it.“Just sit here and wait for me. When the contract is signed, we’ll leave together…”Summer just glanced at him nonchalantly and didn’t say anything. She tossed the tissue aside and sat down.Then he sat up straight, stood up, and nodded politely at them. “Thank you all for your hospitality tonight. I have a few things to do, so I can’t stay. Today’s bill is on me. Have fun.”He gave Summer a quick glace again before he strode forward.Harry followed him and asked in surprised, “Mr. Valentine, your suit pants…”“It’s okay…” Mark interrupted him directly and walked up the stairs.“Summer,” Kayla exclaimed in admiration, “How do you know such a great guy? Tell me!”Hearing this, the other women who were charmed by Mark were all now looking at Summer, waiting for her response.Summer ju
“The one who ate the apple with Summer. They left a long time ago. They might be home by now.”The vibe emanating from Mark suddenly became cold and gloomy and there was no trace of warmth in his eyes, as cold as ice…Kayla felt the frost coming on her face and she couldn’t help but shivered.Without another word, his thin lips closed in a straight line and he walked straight out of the Club Nightshade.As he walked away, a cold wind brushed her face. She couldn’t help but shivered again.But then again, wasn’t there something weird about the relationship between Mr. Valentine and Summer?Why did she think there’s something going on between them?*The car pulled up in front of the building, and Summer thanked him. “Thanks for the ride!”“Don’t mention it. We’re old friends.” Dean smiled.Summer smiled, too. Dean was exactly the same as he was in high school.He was still so pure and honest, and he still blushed when he saw a woman.“I’ll go now. Be careful as you drive hom
Dean was taken aback and looked over. It turned out that it was the man from Club Nightshade. He still looked intimidating, classy, and carried himself well.He did not flinch in the slightest. He straightened his back instead. “Why can’t Summer accept me?”Mark glanced at Summer with a sneer. He was as dangerous as a cheetah, never mind his elegant look. “He calls you Summer? What an endearing way of calling you.”Dean looked him straight in the eyes. “You are not related to Summer. What does what I call her have to do with you?”“Oh, really?” Mark’s lips turned up in a sneer, his expression grim. “She is pregnant with my child for two months. Does this count?”Dean was stunned, standing motionless on the spot. ‘She is pregnant with his child for two months?’A while later, he found his voice, but was still in disbelief. “Is this true, Summer?”“You don’t believe it?” Mark gently stroked Summer’s face as he looked down at her expressionlessly, as if he was about to crush her wi
She lifted her chin and reminded him with a faint smile. “As you said earlier, our marriage is just a transaction, and each one takes what he needs. Since I have no right to interfere in your personal life, then you have no right to interfere in mine. Isn’t it so?”Mark looked at her with his eyes narrowed, looking so cold, as if it could freeze her to death.“Don’t you think what I have said is reasonable?” She was not afraid of him.“You are drawing men to you. Do you expect me to close my eyes on it? Am I dead to you?” he said bitterly.“I am a human, not just a decoration, am I not?” she said slowly.He blew a lungful of smoke and half-closed his eyes as he warned her again with his deep voice. “If you want to keep the child in your womb, don’t cross the line. Understand?”She was nearly tearful because of that choking smoke. Clenching her hands into fists involuntarily, she sneered, “How could I not understand when you use the baby as the bargaining chip?”His eyes became e
“I had something on earlier, Mom. That is why we are home late. Why haven’t you slept?”There was nothing Yvette could say since Mark took the blame. “I have been asleep for a while. I was a little thirsty, so I got up to drink some water.”“I will go upstairs first, Mom.” Summer stepped out of his arm and went upstairs.Mark did not follow her. He and Yvette were still talking in the living room.Summer walked to the bed, picked up the quilt from the bed and grabbed a pillow with the other hand, then laid them nicely on the settee.When Mark came in, he frowned at seeing this. He walked over to grab her arm. “Sleep on the bed.”She found it laughable. “Do you even want to dictate where I sleep?”He pursed his lips and squinted at her.“Go to the bed then. At least it is more comfortable.” While speaking, she took the quilt and pillow back to the bed. She had little emotion on her face.Mark went into the bathroom when she was making the bed. He had finished his shower and cam
Next early morning.Mark glanced at the time with his eyes barely open. It was 7:00 am. The sky was still dark.He looked at her, who was sleeping beside him. She no longer slept in her usual position, which was to snuggle into his arms and hug him.Instead, she slept by curling up like a baby on the edge of the bed with her back facing him.His brow tightened. Her sleeping posture angered him. He pursed his lips and hissed. How he wished he could strangle her.But she did not avoid him any further than that.Just then, his phone vibrated. He pulled back his eyes and picked up the phone, then whisked the quilt away and got out of bed.“Mr. Valentine, I am calling to remind you about the inspection trip to New Haven Plaza at nine in the morning,” his assistant, Harry, said over the phone.“Okay.” He stepped into the bathroom and hung up the phone.He then went into the dressing room. When he reemerged, he was in his business suit, looking stalwart and charming. He glanced at th
Kayla followed her friend’s eyes and saw a group of men in formal attire walking past. They seemed to be senior executives of the mall, having an inspection tour of the mall.The leading man was none other than Mark, who walked in the front middle of the group, yet his striking appearance made him stand out.The other men followed him with respect. They were reporting to him while other personnel greeted him wherever he went.Looking from this direction, Kayla could only see his side profile, which looked as sharp as a knife. He was so charming that Kayla’s heart was thumping out of control.“Summer is so lucky!” Kayla said with envy before letting out a sigh. “Let’s go shopping. I need to fill up that space in me.” “How is the preparation for New Year’s Eve?” Mark asked while walking ahead.“Everything is in place.” The manager replied quickly.“New Year’s Eve is the busiest time of the year. Make sure everything is done diligently, especially the firewalls of each corridor an