Monique was just Henry’s lover, it did not matter if he believed her.He could give her to someone else whenever he pleased without any reason.That was why Monique did not bother why Henry mentioned Star River Residence. She had no idea what he was up to, but it was none of her concern.She was just a speck of dust in his hand. He would let her go one day and that would be when she regained her freedom.It was just a matter of time, and she was willing to wait.She kept quiet while she watched the passing scenery through the car window. He was also silent, his eyes half-closed.The car parked in front of Star River Residence.It was an upper-class residential area in a serene and secluded area located in the middle of the bustling city.It also had beautiful landscaping. Henry walked in with Monique following right behind him.The lift stopped at the eighth floor. Henry opened the door and Monique entered after him.The interior decoration was very luxurious. Monique was uns
Henry leisurely replied a gentle “Uhm” with his magnetic voice.He uncrossed his long legs and stood up. He then removed his suit in an elegant manner.Henry slowly unbuttoned his pastel shirt until they were all released, exposing his attractive clavicle, muscular chests, and the perfect Apollo’s belt.His movements were elegant yet casual, unbothered by the fact that there was a woman standing in front of him.Monique’s heart was pounding as though it was about to burst out of her chest. His perfect figure and flawless features were too beguiling.It was difficult not to be distracted by such an enticing sight.Monique—who was such a reserved person—could not stop herself from blushing.She turned her head away and averted her gaze, but she could not resist stealing a few glances from the corner of her eye.She should not fall for him again. He just said that he would give her to someone else.Even though Henry was Monique’s weakness, she was also a human being with emotions
Henry’s hurtful words were ringing in her brain. Monique felt as though her heart was tearing apart. It was his way of telling her that she did not have a choice. Monique clenched a fist and thought it was just a bath. They had slept together before already anyway…Monique turned off the emotional turmoil inside of her and pursed her lips. She then put on the same polite and demure smile. “Umm...”She turned her head in another direction and bypassed him to enter the bathroom.Henry curled his lips in amusement and watched as she suppressed her feelings and scrambled her way to the bathroom.Her adorable expression tempted him to tease her further.Henry walked in without a single piece of clothing on his body.At first, Monique was facing the bath, refraining herself from looking at him. Nevertheless, when he was slowly approaching, she could not resist lifting her head to look at him.There he was, laying bare in front of her. She saw all of him.Her face flushed bright red i
“Look at you, so impatient,” Henry teased.Monique stood there speechless as if she was struck by lightning. She watched Henry step into the bathtub casually and his body disappeared into the water.She almost exploded in anger. Was he trying to make her lose her mind?Impatient!? Who was the impatient one?!‘Calm down, Monique. He’s intentionally provoking you,’ she thought.Henry teased her on purpose. She would not let him get what he wants.Monique bit her lips and stayed quiet while she took the towel to scrub his back.Monique tried to avoid looking at the sensitive area, but when her hands accidentally touched his skin, she felt a jolt of electricity and retracted her hands immediately.Henry’s lips curved silently when he saw her reddened ears and the range of emotions on her face.Monique was stunned for a bit and she mocked herself. They had just shared an intimate night the day before!She then put her hands back onto his back and started scrubbing.Her eyes kept
Monique threw the towel into the bathtub, causing a splash. “Is this funny to you?”Henry wiped away the water droplets on his face and said, “Passable.”Monique gritted her teeth and forced out the words. “Don’t overdo it.”“But I want to.” Henry smirked, challenging her.Monique felt like drowning the incorrigible man in the bathtub.She was exasperated.The thought was turned into action.She pressed down on the man’s back with all her weight.It was an unexpected turn of events and Henry was pushed down into the water. He was filled with anger and amusement.However, Henry Moore was not a pushover.He would have his revenge.His hand shot out from the water and grabbed Monique’s arm, tugging her into the bathtub.Monique’s smaller stature made fighting back impossible. Henry pulled her into his embrace.The bathtub had enough space to fit two bodies comfortably.Monique glared at the handsome face before her. How did she end up in the bathtub? Clearly, her plan had fa
Monique tasted the coppery tang of blood on her tongue. She unclenched her jaw and saw her handiwork. Blood oozed out from the wound as she let out a cry. “I really thought you wanted to send me off.”Something flashed in Henry’s eye when he realized she was afraid of being sent away.The fact that Monique wanted to stay by his side made him happy. He softened his tone as he said, “Fortunately, you had the sense to come back to me, else you would’ve given me no choice but to send you away.”As tears streamed down her face, she stuttered, “You weren’t worried I would leave with him?”Henry carried her out of the bathtub and gave her a sly grin. “And leave Angel to me?”His words were half joking and half serious.“In your dreams.” Monique’s expression shifted immediately, the crying woman was gone. “Angel is just a child. Don’t you dare drag her into this. If you hurt a hair on her head, I’ll kill you!”The threat was delivered in all seriousness.Henry’s lips twitched. What was
Henry came out of the bathroom with a white towel tied around his waist.He came out of the room and stood beside the kitchen bar counter.Monique was dressed in a light blue athletic wear, wholly-focused on cooking. There was a gentle expression on her face.Monique felt someone staring at her and turned around. Henry Moore was leaning against the bar counter with only a towel covering his modesty. His chest and abdominal muscles were on display—he was tall and lean, the perfect male model stature.His hair was still dripping wet, and water droplets landed on his naked shoulder and rolled down his chest. The image was oddly sexual.Seeing that he had her attention, he cocked an eyebrow and smirked, looking like the devil himself.Monique believed he must be Hades himself.She felt like she was a naive, lost soul, enthralled by the king of the underworld.Her anger melted like butter when it came to him. The next thing she knew, she was cooking noodles for the man.Monique sud
Monique raised a trimmed eyebrow and said in a confused tone, “Control my appetite?”She pulled the bowl of instant noodles to herself and pierced a meatball with her fork. “It’s been a while since I last tasted meatballs this delicious. Kinda want another one.”She made a dramatic gesture as she waved the meatball in the air.Henry gave her an exasperated look. “I think you’re becoming a glutton. We can’t have that now.”“Wouldn’t it be better if I was fat? Then I wouldn’t be able to escape your claws.” Monique looked down at her belly.The man walked over to the bar counter. “Aren’t you always planning to escape? This would work against you.”As he sat down at the bar counter, Monique moved the bowl of instant noodles away. She placed it on top of the aquarium.Henry’s eyes narrowed. He wondered what the woman was planning to do.He wore an indifferent expression as he watched Monique.Monique’s long lashes fluttered animatedly. Her bright, alert eyes captivated him. Her int