Julian was like an unrelenting ghost, stirring her life into chaos.In the car, Caelan's face was as dark, his expression as unpleasant as it could be.Jade knew exactly why he was angry, but explaining would only make things worse, and she felt no need to justify herself right now.As they approached a traffic light, Jade told the driver, "Let me out at the next stop."The driver didn't respond but glanced at the rearview mirror, seeing Caelan's icy expression, and instantly understood.He neither slowed down nor stopped but continued driving forward.Jade grew anxious. "Stop the car. I need to get out."The driver, sweating slightly, cautiously replied, "Miss Severin, we're almost at the university. Please be patient."Jade was well aware they were nearing the university. The reason she wanted the car to stop was to avoid being seen getting out of Caelan's vehicle."No, I need to get out now," Jade insisted, looking at Caelan with a pleading expression. "Caelan, can you ask
The car shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, speeding along the highway as the buildings on either side rapidly receded.A chilling frost seemed to emanate from Caelan, filling the air. Even though Jade was seated in the back, she could feel the cold emanating from him.The car's incredible speed frightened Jade, causing her to grip the handle tightly."Caelan, stop the car! This is dangerous!" she shouted.It was rush hour, and the road was bustling with traffic.Jade watched in terror as Caelan maneuvered the car through the sea of vehicles, narrowly avoiding collisions multiple times.Caelan ignored Jade's pleas, his gaze fixed straight ahead. His knuckles whitened as he gripped the steering wheel, veins bulging. With a sharp turn, he merged onto the highway.Jade watched helplessly as they got further and further from the university. Caelan showed no intention of stopping. Instead, he sped up as they entered the highway, causing Jade's anxiety to spike."Caelan,
Caelan's weight made it hard for Jade to breathe. When she opened her mouth to gasp for air, he took the opportunity.His tongue invaded, sweeping dominantly and wildly across every inch of her mouth as if declaring that she belonged to him."S-Stop," Jade murmured, her mind blank from his intense kisses. A shred of rationality told her this needed to end.But Caelan's kisses only grew more fervent, like a storm overwhelming her last bit of sanity.Jade suddenly felt a chill and realized with shock that her clothes were no longer covering her body."No!" she exclaimed, pushing Caelan away with all her might and pulling her disheveled clothes back into place.She looked at Caelan with wide, frightened eyes, like a startled rabbit. Her dark eyes were misty, making her appear even more pitiful.Caelan snapped back to his senses, realizing how despicable his actions were. He had almost violated Jade right there."I’m sorry, I lost control," he muttered, hastily returning to his sea
Jade nestled in Caelan's embrace, feeling the rhythmic beat of his heart and fighting the urge to break down and cry.She tried to hold back, but tears still streamed down her face despite her efforts."Caelan, if I hadn't told you I love you earlier, would you really have driven the car into the sea with me?" Jade asked, her voice trembling.Caelan shook his head. "No.""No? But you really scared me just now," Jade said, still feeling a lingering fear. Her legs were still weak."Even if it meant dying, I wouldn't let you die," Caelan said and gazed deeply into Jade's eyes, enunciating each word slowly. "But I would make you watch me die. I wanted you to regret it deeply so that I would be etched into your heart, becoming a man you could never forget, even if you got married and had children in the future. I would still hold an irreplaceable place in your heart."He spoke lightly, but his words sent chills down Jade's spine.Was this really the calm and composed Caelan she knew?
Caelan looked at Jade with a helpless expression, watching her shoulders shake with suppressed laughter. Clearly, she had witnessed quite an amusing scene."I didn't hear anything, really," Jade said, looking at Caelan with a serious face. Still, she couldn't hold it in for more than three seconds before bursting into laughter.Caelan, infected by her laughter, started laughing too."Little rascal, haha..." Jade laughed so hard she bent over, tears streaming down her face. "So Grandpa always calls you that..."Caelan's face turned a deep shade of red, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Hey, could you stop laughing like that?""No way, I just can't stop," Jade said. Her waist ached from laughing so much, and she leaned on the railing for support. "I've never heard Grandpa scold you like that before, it's just too cute.""Cute?" Caelan's eyes widened in disbelief, his face turning even redder. "You can't tell anyone about this."Jade shook her head. "I can't promise that. What if one day
Just as the item was about to crash onto her head, a large hand appeared out of nowhere, catching it in the nick of time.Caelan firmly held the item, his brows furrowing tightly as he looked across the shelf with a piercing gaze.A petite figure stood there, caught red-handed by him."Chenelle, what are you doing?" Caelan hadn't seen if it was Chenelle who pushed the shelf down, as the merchandise blocked his view. However, she was standing right across from him, making it hard not to be suspicious.Chenelle blinked her large, pretty eyes, filled with confusion. Upon seeing Caelan, she beamed with joy. "Caelan, why are you here too?"There was no trace of panic on Chenelle's face. Instead, she wore a sweet smile, appearing innocent and pure.The doubt in Caelan's eyes dissipated, and he nodded at her. "Hmm."Jade, still shaken, patted her chest and glanced at the item in Caelan's hand. If such a large box had fallen on her, it would have caused her serious trouble."Miss Sev
"Chenelle, help carry these." Caelan handed the gift boxes to her, a hint of warning in his eyes.Under his icy gaze, Chenelle felt a shiver run down her spine. She had no choice but to obediently take the items and follow behind him slowly.Seeing Jade walking beside Caelan with empty hands filled Chenelle with resentment. She glared daggers at Jade's back, wishing she could burn holes through her.As they arrived at the Fitzgerald residence, Kennedy had already been eagerly awaiting them.Upon seeing Caelan and Jade hand in hand, his eyes lit up with joy."Jade, come in and sit down," Kennedy warmly welcomed her.He personally escorted Jade inside, casting a discreet disapproving glance at Caelan, still holding a grudge for his previous troublemaking.Kennedy's subtle expressions didn't escape Jade's notice. She stifled a laugh and mouthed to Caelan, "Good luck with that."Caelan could only respond with a helpless, indulgent smile.Their interaction turned Chenelle's eyes re
Caelan maintained a stern expression. He had initially thought he had wrongly accused Chenelle, but he wasn't easily fooled and could clearly see the hostility Chenelle harbored toward Jade.Just as he was about to defend Jade, Kennedy spoke up. "Since you know your mistake, you should reflect on it. Speaking without thinking and offending others, how can you expect them to be courteous to you?"Kennedy rarely displayed such a commanding demeanor. When he did, Chenelle's face turned pale with fear.She wanted to seek Caelan's support, but his expression was even more severe than Kennedy's, leaving her too frightened to speak."Yes, I understand my mistake, Grandpa. Please don't be angry. It was my fault for speaking to Miss Severin that way," Chenelle quickly admitted her error. She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Kennedy, especially given her unique status.Kennedy gave her a brief, indifferent glance and then allowed her to enter the house.At the dinner table, Caelan