Chapter 502

However, James wasn't prepared to leave. He stayed on the bed and drew closer to Summer.

"I'm not ready to go yet. I've already informed my secretary that I won't be leaving until noon."

"You're skipping work until noon? Aren't you concerned about delaying company matters?"

"I'm not concerned because I want to spend time with you today." James' sudden expression of such intimate words could easily be misunderstood.

"I don't need your company. I'm not a child," Summer retorted.

"If you're not a child, then why did you get so drunk last night? I had to help you fall asleep."

James had a talent for addressing uncomfortable subjects. Summer would have forgotten how he had helped her fall asleep the night before if he hadn't mentioned it.

But now that he had brought it up, she recalled it vividly!

The previous night, in his effort to soothe Summer, James had opted to treat her as if she were a criminal. He had swiftly rendered her unconscious with a blow to her neck.

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