“Get away! Don’t touch me!”Celia used all her strength to break free from his arms. She stumbled and crashed heavily onto the ground.Pain instantly shot through her elbow, knees, and especially her injured foot. It was so excruciating that her vision darkened, and she almost passed out.“Ugh...”She could not hold back any longer and lay there on the cold, wet floor, bursting into tears.The shower was still running, completely drenching her as she curled up into a small ball...Julian looked at her trembling back and suddenly snapped back to his senses. He quickly turned off the shower and bent down to pick her up.However, just as he touched her shoulder, she suddenly raised her head and glared at him. “I said, don’t touch me!”Her nose was red from crying, and her eyes were also swollen. She looked like an angry little kitten. Her eyes were filled with an overwhelming injustice, grievance, and innocence...Julian could not help but freeze. Those emotions were so real and
With her sight blocked, her hearing became unusually sharp. Celia could even hear her own ragged breathing.She waited for Julian’s stormy rage...However, he did not react for a long time.Instead, there was the sound of fabric rustling.Was he changing clothes?Click!Julian fastened his belt and saw that the woman’s slender hands were still covering her face. Her small face was flushed, and her pink lips were slightly parted.She was clearly embarrassed and uncomfortable. Evidently, she had little experience with men.For some reason, that sudden thought made him feel pleased.Celia felt like time was moving incredibly slowly. It felt like an entire century had passed. Why had he not lost his temper yet?Suddenly, her hands were forcefully pried apart. She slowly opened her eyes a crack before gathering the courage to fully open them.Julian was already fully dressed with even his tie perfectly knotted, standing right in front of her.For a moment, she seemed to see a sm
Celia could not understand what he was thinking.After applying the ointment, he did not let her go. Instead, he kept her locked in his arms, his expression turning cold again.“Is the man you met today the one you fancy?”“No.”“Then, why did you meet him?”Celia seized the chance to mock him. “I can’t even meet other men now? Mr. Hayes, does your beloved know that you care so much about other women?”Julian frowned. “Don’t flatter yourself! I’m just reminding you. You promised me you’d do your part as Mrs. Hayes!”“I remember even without your reminder!”“You’d better do!” Julian suddenly held out his hand. “Phone!”Celia looked at him warily and did not move.“Remove me from the blacklist!” he added.Celia’s heart panicked. He had called Zoe’s phone. She would be exposed if he looked at her phone!She avoided his gaze and said softly, “I’ll do it myself.”Fortunately, Julian did not push the issue. The next moment, she noticed him staring intently at the bottle of ointm
The hospital had a six-month probation period, and her salary was not very high at the moment. Even if she scrimped and saved, it would not be enough to pay back what she owed Zoe.Thus, Celia contacted Wendy, who frequently helped her get side jobs, hoping to make some extra money after work.Today’s job was a temporary housekeeping gig that paid well. Although it was late, she still agreed. “I’ll do it.”At 9 p.m., Celia followed Wendy’s instructions and arrived at a luxury villa, ringing the doorbell.Unexpectedly, the one who opened the door was Bianca, her high school classmate and Ines’ best friend.Celia frowned and instantly had a bad premonition.Bianca was also stunned to see her, and then a malicious smile spread across her face as she shouted into the house, “Ines, look who’s here!”Celia instantly clenched her fists, hesitating whether to leave right away.“Who is it?”Ines walked up to the door and also smirked when she saw Celia. “If it isn’t the penniless girl!
“What did you say?” Celia almost laughed.Gary White had not given her a single penny since she was kicked out of the family!“The apple truly doesn’t fall far from the tree. Your mother and your pretentiousness are equally disgusting!’Celia was truly disgusted and forcefully shook Ines’ hand off.As Ines fell to the ground, tears instantly welled up in her eyes, making her look pitiful. “How could you insult me and Mom like that? Ron, look at how my sister treats me...”Ronald immediately helped Ines up, and Bianca added, “Ronald, Ines has always been devoted to you. You can’t just stand and watch as she gets bullied like this.”Ronald frowned and looked at Celia. Celia turned away coldly, but she happened to catch the malicious smile at the corner of Ines’ lips.“Bianca, don’t make things hard for Ron! The truth is, Ron and my sister were engaged in the past!”That was explosive news!Everyone fell silent, their eyes darting between Celia and Ronald.“Is that true, Ronald?
In a dimly lit parking lot on a rainy night, Celia White held an umbrella and frantically knocked on the window of a parked car in the corner."Help me! Please help me!"She had been passing through when a drunken man started following her. The instant she saw someone enter the car, she ran over for help.Thud, thud, thud!Her knuckles hurt from knocking as her heart raced and her body trembled in fear.Unfortunately, the car door stayed closed. The drunkard caught up and grabbed her arm.Just as she was about to give into despair, believing the person inside was not going to help her, there was a soft click.The car door opened, revealing a shadowy figure inside.Celia immediately swung her umbrella at the drunkard's face, darting into the car as he yelped in pain."Bitch!"The drunkard screamed in fury.Celia watched in horror as he grabbed the car door, trying to yank her out..."Get lost!"Inside the car, a man's deep and rich voice rang out, causing shivers to run dow
The next day, in the CEO’s office at Hayes Tower.“Sir, the rumors have spread. I believe Ms. Jones will hear about them soon,” said Sam Allen respectfully.“For example?”A man dressed in a cold and sharp black suit leaned lazily on the sofa, his long legs propped up on the coffee table with his ankles crossed.His slender fingers pinched a cigarette, and a trail of smoke rose up. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression seemingly disdainful yet indifferent. There was a natural air of nobility and arrogance surrounding him.“Ahem... For example, they say you’re hideous, weigh over 200 pounds, have a violent temper, and even hit women.”Julian exhaled a smoke ring, his voice low and mesmerizing. “That’s not enough. Add another one: I’m impotent.”“Huh? R-Right!”Sam’s mouth twitched as he thought, ‘Spreading rumors about yourself being impotent? Mr. Hayes, you’re really brutal!’Julian was spreading these rumors about himself to force Ms. Jones to break off the engagement
Celia was startled. “A... pregnancy test...”The man in front of her had a tall aquiline nose, thin lips, prominent brow bones, and a pair of narrow, beautiful yet cold eyes.His angular face was incredibly handsome, and his buzz cut added to his rugged masculinity.At that moment, his sharp gaze was like a blade, cutting into her.Celia could not help but take a step back, feeling her heart race. “Who are you? I’m Mr. Hayes’ newlywed wife. You...”“You don’t deserve to know who I am, let alone be Mrs. Hayes! How dare you?!” The man looked at her like she was a fly, completely disdainful.Celia instantly felt upset, her face flushing. The next second, the man gripped her chin, his low voice filled with mockery.“Bringing a pregnancy test kit into the bridal chamber on your wedding night. Are you just peculiar or bold? You must be tired of living! Who are you provoking? Julian? Or the entire Hayes family?”Celia stood where she was in shock. The man in front of her clearly knew