Chapter 34

Caught off guard, Lucy widened her eyes in shock as Tobias bit and sucked at her lips. She gasped in pain and tried to pull away, yet all she could do was endure until Tobias vented his anger.

"Is this about the pictures? Are you feeling jealous?" Lucy asked curiously once Tobias released her.

Tobias smirked coldly. "Why should I be? I have no feelings for you or whatsoever. Here's a warning—if the paparazzi ever catch you in another scandal, you're not getting away with it!"

Lucy couldn't help feeling a pang of dejection at his words. She had thought his aggressive kiss had been driven by jealousy, but it turned out he was more worried about saving his own face.

"Don't worry. It won't happen again," Lucy mumbled glumly.

Tobias silently started the engine and drove off. Throughout the journey, neither of them uttered a single word as they sat in brooding silence.

After a tense half-hour drive, Tobias finally pulled over in front of Ripley Residence's gates.

"Welcome back, Mr. T