Semua Bab He Lost Me, His Uncle Claimed Me: Bab 21 - Bab 30

The boy’s earnest expression reminded her of Lucas.The way he used to call her so brightly had been deceptive enough to make her believe he was gentle and pure.A wolfish boy could be fun, but never worth giving her heart.She had already paid that price once. She would not make the same mistake again.Anna only needed a driver.She had drunk a little too much tonight. Slightly tipsy, she slipped into the passenger seat.The boy closed the door for her. Anna leaned against it, drowsy and half asleep.After a while, she heard the car door shut. Sleep washed over her. Without opening her eyes, she slurred out the address of the Whitmore family.The car started moving. The boy stayed quiet and did not disturb her, and she fell into deeper sleep.So deep that she did not even realize they had arrived.The door opened, and someone lifted her up.The sudden weightlessness startled her. Anna realized she was being carried.All she could see was a white shirt, and she instinctively assumed i

Hearing his proposal, Anna’s lips curved slightly. A breeze passed by, lifting strands of her hair.Bathed in the streetlight, her face looked gentle and soft, yet the light in her eyes was like roses climbing a wall, beautiful but edged with cold thorns that kept others at a distance."I have tried before, but love is not a beautiful thing. If Mr. Caldwell wants a wife whose whole heart belongs to you, I may not be the right choice."She spoke plainly."I was born rebellious and never learned to behave. As for your wonderful nephew who betrayed me, he is still wandering around San Diego. I am very vindictive."In elite families, how many people truly controlled their own marriages.Many married to expand business empires for the benefit of two families. Afterward, husbands and wives appeared harmonious on the surface while living separate lives.There were also domineering men who controlled women completely. Capable and brilliant women before marriage were slowly worn down afterward

Lucas stared at the words A lover.For reasons he could not explain, a sense of unease crept in.He had once wondered what kind of woman someone like Lorenzo would marry. With that cold and distant temperament, even if he secretly married, no one would notice. Two years ago, Lucas had even investigated whether Lorenzo had registered a marriage abroad. The result was clear. He was a man detached from worldly desire, an unreachable figure.Just days ago, he mentioned wanting an arranged marriage. Today, he openly declared a relationship.It did not fit Lorenzo at all.It was only an arranged match. Was it really worth this much attention?If it were merely a Whitmore Caldwell alliance, he would have mentioned the Whitmore family by name. When people asked about the woman’s background, he did not reply at all. That meant he was not signaling an alliance.This post was simply showing affection.That was Lorenzo. The man who stayed expressionless even under heavy fire.The Whitmore family’

As she lifted her chest, the air grew thick with unspoken tension.A faint heat crept up behind Anna’s ears. She wanted to hook the man fast, but not in a place like this.“How am I supposed to eat if you keep holding me like this?” she said, changing the subject.Lorenzo caught her wrist.“Feed me.”Anna was speechless. She had never met anyone this difficult.But he held her future in his hands. She forced a patient smile.“Alright. Let go first.”He had no intention of releasing her. His thumb brushed lightly over the soft skin on the inside of her wrist.Left with no choice, Anna stayed in that close, dangerous distance and fed him bite by bite.The way Lorenzo looked at her was far too open and intense. It felt as if what he truly wanted was not the food, but her.By the time the meal ended, Anna’s heart was racing. She quickly stood up, tidied the table, and prepared to leave.“If Mr. Caldwell has nothing else, I will head out.”His cool voice came from behind her.“Make dinner

Though the door was locked, this was the Caldwell family!Anna’s nerves were taut, every fiber of her body on edge."Don’t... Lor...enzo..."The man’s gentleness vanished, replaced by dominance and urgency. It was as if he wanted to steal every breath from her lips, suffocating her in the process.Anna pushed at him, but he simply lifted her, placing her on the cool marble countertop.The chill of the stone seeped through her clothes, making her shiver.Not satisfied, Lorenzo leaned in, pressing her against the mirror, the cold air sending a shiver down her spine.His heated body pressed against hers, his hands lifting hers above her head, kissing her urgently and with desire.The polished glass, now clear from the servants’ cleaning, reflected their passionate scene.“Knock, knock.”A knock sounded at the door, and Lily’s voice rang out from outside, “Sister, are you in there?”Startled, Anna shoved Lorenzo away. His gaze, burning with intensity, only made her more frightened. His ey