Chapter 4

"You really are just a loser. You have no class at all."

Enraged, Jessica glared at me harshly. "Do you seriously think you can do whatever you want here?"

I knew there was no point explaining. She already had a terrible impression of me.

"I'll take responsibility for hurting others."

I forced myself to endure the pounding in my head as it worsened by the second. "Name your price. I'll pay whatever it takes, but I need to get to that room right now!"

"How will you pay? Do you even have that much money?"

In spite of his swollen face, Leo didn't miss the chance to take a jab at me.

"Did you not hear Ms. Gardner saying she has a meeting in that presidential suite?"

His saliva was splattering everywhere. "You trying to take my room is one thing, but how dare you try to take Ms. Gardner's room?"

I looked at him. All I could think about were the words 'spineless watchdog'.

Clearly, he hadn't been beaten hard enough.

"Ms. Gardner, Steven should've told you."

I stared into Jessica's eyes. "About my unique status. This room was specifically prepared for me–"

"Shut up!"

She suddenly grabbed a vase from the desk and smashed it against my head. Warm blood trickled down my face.

"I hate people like you. You're always using Grandpa to pressure me!"

Her nails dug deep into her palm. "Unique status? Who are you trying to fool?

"If you want that room so badly, I definitely won't give it to you. Someone go upstairs and check if there's anything strange about it!!"

Jessica gave her bodyguards a look, and four of them immediately pinned me to the ground.

Her four-inch heel ground down hard on the back of my hand.

"You beat my men up. Breaking one of your hands doesn't seem excessive, does it?"

I was in so much pain that my vision started turning dark. "If Steven finds out you did this–"

"So what if he does?"

Jessica kicked my ribcage hard. "I've worked myself to the bone running this company, and he still tries to force me to marry a loser like you!"

She suddenly choked on her words. "In his eyes, am I really only worthy of being with someone like you?

"Do you know something? There's someone I've liked for a long time."

Her gaze suddenly turned gentle. "He's the ace of the Special Forces. Seven years ago, he saved my life during a mission. No matter how much I begged, Grandpa refused to tell me where he was!"

Her stern gaze shifted back to me. "Listen up. Stop dreaming. He's so much better than a loser like you!"

My heart jolted.

'Seven years ago? Could Jessica be–"

I opened my mouth and was about to tell her who I was, but suddenly a wave of dizziness hit me.

My heart sank. 'Oh no!'

"Jessica, I don't have time to explain. Get me to that room–"

"Ptooey!"

Leo spat right in my face. "You've got a death wish, haven't you? Still acting tough?

"Weren't you really bold earlier? Listen up. These people around Ms. Gardner all used to be part of the Special Forces. Try acting up again!"

He turned around and put on a flattering smile. "Ms. Gardner, why don't I teach this guy a lesson for you?"

Jessica shoved him aside impatiently. "Get lost."

The pointed tip of her high heel pressed against my throat. There was something unhinged in her eyes.

"If I break your arms, cut off your legs, and turn you into a cripple, do you think Grandpa will still force me to marry you?"

"Oh? Is that what you're thinking?"

My head suddenly tilted upward at an unnatural angle.

My gaze swept lazily across the onlookers before settling on Jessica. I suddenly grinned.

"Gorgeous lady." I cocked my head and gently licked my lips. "Why don't you give it a try?"

The red glow in my pupils intensified.

That was when one of her assistants stumbled down the stairs in a panic.

"Ms. Gardner! T-That room is completely sealed with military-grade steel!"

His face was pale. "It doesn't look like a place for someone to stay. It looks more like a cage for a monster!"