Chapter 41 Do you wish to be trapped with me?

“Come. You’ll sit beside me and watch me eat. Maybe that’ll bring my appetite back.” Andrea cursed Milo a thousand times over for dragging her to the one hotel where Colton was scheduled to have lunch. Of all the places in the city... Colton took her wrist—firm but not rough—and pulled her from her seat, guiding her through the grand dining hall into a private room cloaked in soft lighting and velvet silence. It wasn’t until they entered that Andrea noticed they weren’t alone. Two men—Judah and Roosevelt—sat lounging in leather chairs, wine glasses in hand. Judah looked up. “Who’s she?” Roosevelt smirked, eyes gleaming with mischief. “Can’t you tell? Our mighty Colton’s found himself a woman.” Judah’s brows knit together as he glanced between Andrea and Colton. “That can’t be. He’s with Rosa.” A flicker of frost passed through Colton’s gaze. One look from him, and Judah shut his mouth. The waiter arrived just in time to break the silence. Orders were placed, wine was po

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Chapter 42 Where is Colton?.

After Colton dropped Andrea off, she returned tmo her office only to find a bouquet of flowers waiting on her desk. Tucked within the arrangement was a small red card. She picked it up and read the two simple words:"Thank you."Andrea turned the card over but found no name. Perplexed, she asked the front desk who had delivered it, only to be told it came via a delivery man. Andrea racked her brain for who might’ve sent them, but only one name came to her mind—Colton.Without wasting a second, she dialed his number.“Missing me already?” Colton’s deep voice teased, laced with a smug undertone.“Did you send me flowers?” she asked flatly.“Is that your way of asking me to?”Andrea felt as though a bucket of hot water had been poured on her. What kind of man is this, and what nonsense is he spewing?“Come on, darling, if you want flowers, just say so.”Andrea clenched her fists in frustration. Speaking to Colton was pointless. She ended the call abruptly and threw herself into work. Lat

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Chapter 43 Mr Handsome

She went upstairs to change and messaged the person she had originally planned to meet, apologizing for canceling earlier and giving them the new address. The person didn’t mind—Andrea was doing them a favor, after all.In five minutes, she came downstairs. Despite the rush, she looked stunning.Her short black evening dress contrasted beautifully with her snow-white skin. With rosy lips, pearly teeth, and delicate features, Andrea looked like a work of art—no wonder men were drawn to her.Steven swallowed the lump in his throat.“Ehmm… if you’re ready, let’s go.”Andrea nodded, and they left.In a VIP room at the Sweet Cherry Hotel, Colton was having dinner with Mr. Green and his daughter, Rosa.Rosa scooped a large portion of salad onto Colton’s plate.“You need more veggies. You men don’t know how to take care of yourselves.”“Mr. Hudson, you’re lucky to have Rosa by your side,” Mr. Green said between bites of lamb ribs. “She’s just like her mother—caring and devoted.”“You flatter

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Chapter 44 Of course you will

"Please get us a spare plate. Three people can’t finish this lamb, and it’s not good to waste food," Andrea said.The waiter hurried out and returned with her request.Steve coughed, side-eyeing Colton, while Andrea casually dished out food for herself and her very lucky companion. She even dropped huge pieces on Steven’s plate. Steven couldn't help but nodded his head in delight, a gesture that made him look like a betrayal.Then, to everyone’s horror (except hers), she picked up a piece of meat, leaned in, and plopped it into the man’s mouth like he was a baby bird."Go on and eat it," she cooed. "The lamb is so tender and taste good. Eat and see."The man innocently opened his mouth and received the meat. He closed his eyes as the flavor hit his tongue, a smile curling on his lips. He returned the favor, feeding Andrea a piece, and she accepted it with exaggerated delight.Colton clenched his fists. The air-conditioned room su

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Chapter 45 I won't Let Go

“Yes, I will not” Andrea challenged him. She was exhausted, angry, and determined to provoke him, which was why she insisted on staying with Mr. Handsome. When Colton saw that she wasn’t willing to move, he gently bent down and lifted her off the ground. Her body was cradled securely in his warm arms, his intoxicating scent sending a volcanic eruption through her entire being. Andrea became numb as his dark irises stared down at her, daring her to resist. “Let me down, Colton, or I’ll jump.” A malicious smirk tugged at Colton’s lips. “Choose, Andrea—let me carry you out as my bride, or let go of my hands and fall, break your bones. Trust me, the latter will hurt so much you won’t be able to walk for months.” Andrea was speechless. What a shameless man... how dare he? Steven chuckled. Mr. Hudson sure has a way of making people obey, he thought. As for Rosa, her face twisted in disgust, red with anger. Mr. Handsome, however, remained indifferent, calmly chewing his meat.

Last Updated : 2025-04-23

Chapter 46 Darling, Hope You Slept Well?

Andrea woke up to the buzzing sound of her phone. She quickly grabbed it, only to hear Elijah’s voice on the other end.“Darling, hope you slept well,” Elijah said.Andrea imagined him with that annoying, dirty smile on his face, and she twisted her lips in anger.“Useless thing. Weren’t you supposed to help me out last night? And what did you do instead? You turned useless.”Elijah chuckled. “Sweetheart, I still value my life—even though I love you. How could I stand up to Mr. Hudson? You didn’t tell me you wanted to mess with him! If I’d known, I wouldn’t have shown up at all. Look, I’m still young, and I don’t want to die just yet.”“You’re just as stupid as Milo. Both of you deserve to die a million times,” Andrea snapped.Elijah laughed again. “Don’t say that. You’d be heartbroken if we died.”“Idiot,” she muttered before hanging up.Looking around, Andrea suddenly realized she was in an unfamiliar room. She jumped out of bed and glanced around again—Colton wasn’t there, and this