Shelly immediately pulled him closer and kissed him on the lips. Baz was caught off guard, and everything spiraled into chaos. His self-control disappeared. The bathroom was filled with sounds that would make anyone blush. After two hours, Shelly collapsed into Baz’s arms from exhaustion. Baz glanced at her in his arms as his head was spinning. In his career, he had never failed a mission as severely as this. Everything was out of his control, as he was not even aware of his actions. It was like he was in a trance. “Mr. Baz, am I really that bad in bed?” Shelly’s question drew Baz back into reality. His face turned red. She was definitely not bad. “I can tell from your face that you were quite satisfied.” She smiled as she snuggled into his embrace. “I just didn’t want to show this side to Andrew. I don’t love him at all.” As he carried her back into the bedroom, he told her seriously, “I’ll take responsibility for this. You don’t have to worry.” “What do you mean, Mr. Baz?
Cedric glanced sharply at Baz and noticed a hickey on his neck. He immediately frowned. “Are you going to explain yourself?”Baz nodded as he explained what had happened between Shelly and him. However, he had also omitted the parts that he had felt embarrassed about.“So, you went to the Lumiere Mansion and slept with someone else’s wife?”“Mr. Cedric, I—”“Well done.” Baz lowered his head in embarrassment and said, “I’ll take full responsibility for my actions. However, Shelly is innocent, and she has experienced domestic violence from Andrew for a long time. “She said that she’s willing to work with us to gather evidence in exchange for her freedom. I also want her to leave Andrew, and I hope you can help us.” “We don’t know if she is sincere,” Cedric commented coldly.“Cedric’s right.” Eddie was standing at the door when he heard Baz briefing Cedric about his mission. “She had given herself to you at your first encounter. Don’t you think this is suspicious? Tell me, Baz,
He had no right to ask her this question. He was the one who had taken advantage of her. Baz was frustrated at himself. As he was about to tell her to ignore his question, Shelly patted his head with her hand.“I believe it. I like you.” She smiled sweetly at him. Then, she took his hand and placed it on her waist. “I still have a backache. Could you help me with it?” She had already laid on the bed before he could react. Baz clenched his fists tightly as he noticed the bruises on her back. They were all inflicted by Andrew.“I’ll apply the ointment on your wounds before I massage you.” Shelly just lay quietly on the bed. The dark red bedsheet accentuated her fair skin, making her look like a beautiful princess lying in wait for her prince. After Baz had tasted her, he needed to call on all his willpower not to be distracted by the view.He quickly applied the ointment on her back. Shelly could feel his gentle touch as he tried his best to ensure it did not hurt. “Baz, why did
Later, a bodyguard's voice rang out, "Young Master, she's looking for you."Upon hearing "she," Shelly immediately knew who it was."Okay." Andrew's mood noticeably improved as he walked towards the direction of the stairs.After Andrew left, Shelly whispered to Baz, "It's Sally looking for him. Guess what Sally wants with him at this time?"Baz wasn't clueless, he immediately understood."I know.""I don't know. What do you think they're up to?" Shelly clearly knew but intentionally wanted Baz to speak.Blushing, Baz said, "Doing things like we did."Shelly laughed, "Go over there." She pointed her fair hand towards the location of the big bed.Baz, holding her, walked towards the direction of the bed.Baz held Shelly, cleaning her up and reapplying medicine."Before using the surveillance device, open the circular button at the back, embed it in the bouquet of flowers in the vase. It won't be discovered, and ordinary devices won't detect it. You can completely relax.""Ye
Maia couldn't help but chuckle at the fact that Fischer took this matter so seriously. Then, Fischer asked again, "Miss, how did Baz find this girl?"Maia briefly explained the process to Fischer."What?!" Fischer was shocked. "Andrew's wife? Shelly?""Yes," Maia nodded."When I was studying abroad, I went to the same school as her. If I remember correctly, her family runs a perfume factory. She was quite famous at school, especially for her beauty. She knew how to use her looks to solve problems. This time, could Baz be manipulated?""I don't know. Baz went to the Lumiere Mansion, and she found out about it. If she wanted to tell Andrew, she didn't need to wait until now, right? Besides, Shelly also wants to get rid of Andrew. Even if they're using each other, it can be considered mutually beneficial.""But if Baz genuinely falls in love, this..."Normally, Fischer spoke much less than Baz and often teased him, but beyond that they had a very close, almost brotherly relationshi
Cedric looked at the information handed over by Eddie, and a slight smile played on his lips. With the support of these shareholders and the exposed records of Sally and Andrew, the punishment of public opinion would be enough to crush them both."Do you think there might be any complications on Shelly's side?" Eddie had been somewhat worried all along. "It can't have been easy for her to endure that for two years."Cedric closed the file, casually tossing it onto the table. "Because she waited for two years, she wants Andrew to get into more trouble than we do."Everything that needed to be done had been done by now. The outcome would be revealed at the shareholder meeting in three days.Afterward, Cedric got up and walked towards the adjoining room, with Eddie following closely behind. In the next room was Lauren, who was currently receiving intravenous treatment, her health visibly deteriorating each passing day."Mom, how are you feeling?" Eddie asked with concern, looking at
Cedric noticed the worry in her clear eyes. She was trying to set a trap for him, so he willingly walked into it. He knew that if Maia didn't get the details, she wouldn't sleep well tonight."Cedric, tell me what happened today. Why are you still on the balcony so late? Did something terrible happen? Is there any trouble with the preparations for the shareholders' meeting?" Maia's tone was urgent, throwing several questions in a row.Cedric's lips curled up. Just as he expected. He had no intention of hiding anything from Maia. Instead of letting her worry day and night, it was better to let her know the truth."She coughed up blood. She won't live past a year."Maia instantly understood who he was referring to. Biting her lip, Maia didn't know what to say for a moment."Have you called her Mom yet?" Maia asked slowly after a while."No."Maia pursed her lips again, then spoke slowly, "She must have wanted to hear that, so...""Yeah." Cedric nodded, understanding her point."
Shelly saw him nod, calmly adjusted her hair, and said again, "My task is considered complete. Please tell Mr. Cedric that I hope Andrew never has a chance to turn his life around. Only then can I live a peaceful life.""Alright, I will convey that to Mr. Cedric truthfully.""Next, there's something I want to tell you."Baz was puzzled. "What is it?"Shelly looked at the palm of her wrist, spoke as she opened her hand, "My task is done, and the deal between us is over. Though I may be tainted, you seemed to enjoy it. I am confident in my looks and figure, and you didn't lose out."Shelly's smile was bright, but for some reason, her chest felt sour and painful."What do you mean?" Baz couldn't believe what he heard."What do I mean?" Shelly glanced at Baz indifferently, not as clingy as she was in the past few days. Instead, she seemed distant and cold. The charming side of her disappeared.Shelly laughed a few times. "Baz, are you really that naive or are you just pretending to