Chapter 25: At Richard's MansionRichard ordered Jayden to fetch Elizabeth, who wasn't expecting him to send someone to pick her up."Why did he send you?" she asked unenthusiastically."The location is a bit far; he thought it would be more suitable for us to take you there."She just shrugged and got into the car, sitting in the back seat, and they set off on a half-hour journey. When they arrived, she was speechless. Richard's house seemed like a palace; the enormous gates, the unique garden, but she could hardly imagine that the walls of plants a few meters beyond the garden were part of a maze where Richard loved to spend time. He was the only one who knew his way around there, as it had a single path and destination but could lead to many dead ends without an exit, making it impossible for anyone to leave. Even trying to climb over was futile because the top of the wall had plants with red m
Chapter 26: Drink and Embraces"What do I do with you..." he grumbled, observing her sleep in a relaxed manner."Sir?" Jayden called, tapping gently on the door without entering."Don't come in, I found her," he warned, a bit jealous because of the outfit she wore. "How could you be so reckless, Miss Leblanc..." he grumbled irritably."Please, leave me alone!" her voice quivered as she mumbled."Request denied!" he growled, displaying annoyance, and carried her.He knew there was no one else in the hallway. Jayden understood that he wanted some privacy, so he safely escorted her to her room while she continued to display uneasiness."You have to behave!" he grumbled as she pushed his face, although he wasn't even trying to
A Hint of JealousyShe sat at the table, remaining curious as Ailda stayed serious."You're jealous because he showed interest in another woman?" she suddenly asked, heading to the fridge to grab a jug of juice and bringing it to the girl. "You haven't had dinner yet. I thought you were asleep. How's Richard?" she asked, making her blush."What do you mean? Why would I know?" she stammered, nervous."He's your husband, weren't you in the same room?""Don't misinterpret. We only have the title, nothing more. He and I will never have a husband-wife relationship. Besides... I need a driver to take me home. It's not appropriate for me to sleep here.""How come? This house... maybe because of the circumstances of the marriage, you're in total denial, aren't you? But I assure you that Richard is not a bad man. Allow yourself to get to know him, and you'll see that behind that cold exterior is a man with a huge heart and values.""Do you think so?" she asked sarcastically."Isn't he?""I don
Chapter 28: LucidRichard remained close to Elizabeth for a few minutes as she stared at him fixedly in the eyes, displaying bitterness."I'm starting to understand you..." He smirked cunningly, not releasing her face. "Why not admit that you have feelings for me? You're just playing hard to get, right?" He asked just as he started feeling water droplets falling on them, signaling the beginning of the rain Ailda had warned him about."For God's sake..." She murmured mockingly. "Me, liking a man like you?"Richard skeptically smiled as he saw her eyes falter; she didn't even believe what she was saying. She tried to pull back and free herself from his touch when she lost balance, forcing him to hold her, placing one arm around her waist to keep her close to his body."You are simply fascinating...
Chapter 29 - SuspectThe scene could even be comical: a tall, well-built man carrying a moderately slender girl on his shoulders. She pounded his back and squirmed, trying to break free while he calmly walked through the dark hallway towards his room."You wretch, I told you I don't want to sleep by your side.""You don't have a choice," he grumbled, stopping in front of his room door.As soon as they entered, he threw her onto his bed and began undressing in front of her, noticing her wide-eyed panic while she tried to disguise the attraction she felt at seeing him shirtless."Stop!" she shouted when he was about to remove his pants."Childish!" he grumbled, heading for the bathroom."How daring," she whispered breathlessl
Chapter 30 - Escape AttemptAilda rushes into the office, her clothes drenched."Richard said she shouldn't leave, but right now she's trying to open the gate in this storm!" she announced, concerned."That..." Jayden growled impatiently, following Ailda, but when they go out, they don't find her there."Did she leave?" Ailda asked, worried."No, she couldn't get out.""She was so scared, what happened?""She believes Richard is a murderer.""I told her she couldn't leave until he arrived.""That's exactly what I said. Get an umbrella, don't stay out in the storm like this," Jayden advised.He walk
Chapter 31 - Jealousy and SuspicionHe changed his clothes and didn't return to the bathroom, heading to the office and deciding to call Elizabeth's friend."When she meets my nephew again, find out what they're talking about, but don't interfere," he ordered before ending the call."Ah, what is Liz up to..." she grumbled, sitting behind the counter, watching the storm outside.After her shower, Elizabeth took the medicine Richard had left and changed into warmer clothes. Despite the rain, she was determined to go back home. When she picked up her cell phone, she saw the message but didn't suspect that Richard had seen her or even replied. Reading the words 'I miss you,' her insides churned. Despite still being curious and suspicious about the truth, she didn't feel excited about speaking to Taylor.
Chapter 32 - Determined"Shut your mouth!" she yelled, agitated, and the boys laughed. She was pushed to the ground but got up determined, advancing towards the boy, surprisingly showing some fighting skills.The boy fell to his knees, writhing in pain, and when one of his friends tried to attack Elizabeth, he extended his hand and stood up again, resisting the pain."You're going to pay for this!" he growled, trying to punch her, but she managed to dodge and immobilized him with just one move, twisting his arm behind his back."Ah..." he groaned as she applied pressure to his arm.The two boys moved to attack her but were pulled back by their shirts, abruptly falling to the ground. The boy recording backed away, still filming."Are you okay, Liz?" Gaby asked,