Chapter #5

(Zara Lang)

There was a long silence between Eiser and me.

I froze when he suddenly asked in his hoarse voice, “Tell me who sent you!”

I saw his jaw tighten, and for a moment, I thought Eiser was going to do something. My heart pounded violently. I immediately became alert.

Eiser straightened his body, walked to the side of the room, grabbed his clothes, and put them on.

I was still stunned.

What was this?

Nothing happened?

Or was he just letting me breathe for a moment before finally destroying me?

I let out a heavy sigh.

I should not have let him go to the bathroom earlier. I should have acted quickly without giving him time to regain his senses.

I guessed he had soaked himself with cold water in the bathroom to wash away the effects of the alcohol. I regretted how foolish I had been about alcohol.

I knew for certain that Eiser was now trying to regain control of himself so he would not make a mistake. I admitted it—he had won this round.

He had even accurately judged me and figured out my intention. He was not wrong, but asking who sent me was where he made a mistake. Because no one had sent me. This was entirely my own decision.

I want a higher position, you smart bastard. So surrender to me and give yourself to me.

I wanted to curse at him like that.

On the other hand, I was also disappointed that the man had not touched me. I was curious what it would feel like to be with all those defined muscles on his abdomen. I was curious about him. It had to be incredible.

Oh my God! Get a grip, Zara!

I shook my head quickly, forcing those inappropriate thoughts out of my mind.

I lowered my feet to the floor and dragged myself up, standing beside the bed. Eiser was still buttoning his shirt, not looking at me again.

That position could have been my chance to attack him. But this time, I wanted to continue hiding my ability to capture criminals.

I was just a weak woman who worked at a nightclub, seducing men for money.

“Are you going to stay silent?” Eiser’s voice startled me.

“About that…” I was confused about how to answer.

The man had already turned around and was staring at me sharply. He was waiting for my answer with his firm jaw clenched. His gaze was filled with intimidation.

I almost forgot how to breathe normally.

“I… about that… I’m sorry, sir. I don’t dare to tell you. I just need money.” 

I gave up. I truly gave up.

I could not possibly tell him that no one had sent me. Not after he had already guessed my intentions. There was no way I could say that.

Following his assumption was probably safer for now. If he believed someone had ordered me to do this, then let him believe it.

After this, I only needed to become a weak woman who had been forced to take this risk. A foolish woman who was willing to follow orders for money.

Eiser grabbed his suit jacket but did not put it on. His eyes turned back to me with a strange expression. Or perhaps a look of contempt.

He walked toward me with an incredibly confident stride. Then, he threw a check onto the bed.

“Take it.”

I looked over and reached for the piece of paper with the logo on it. I was stunned when I saw the amount written there.

Ten thousand dollars?

While I was busy staring at the check, Eiser had already walked toward the door.

I immediately chased after him.

“Wait! I can’t accept this, sir,” I called out.

I could not lose him.

Not now!

The man stopped at the exit.

“You said you needed money. Take it.”

“I can’t accept it without doing anything.”

Eiser turned around, his face slightly displeased. He scanned me from head to toe with his eyes.

“You don’t have to do anything. I don’t like playing with a slut.”

Okay, that was incredibly harsh and insulting.

After all the insults I had received from him tonight, this one hurt the most.

I was amazed that I could still hold back my emotions and not explode.

This man was truly a bastard. He treated women like trash that could be thrown away whenever he wanted. Ah! I should have known that already, but I still wanted to complain.

Eiser left just like that, disappearing behind the hotel room door.

I remained frozen where I stood. The check in my hand was crushed until it was no longer recognizable.

“Shit!” I threw the crumpled check onto the floor out of frustration.

My mission had failed.

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