บททั้งหมดของ The Devil Calls Me Baby: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 35

LOCKWOOD ESTATE — THE POOL PARTYHarry Lockwood had never cared about university gossip.People talked about him constantly. They discussed his money, his family, his cars, the women who approached him, and the rumors surrounding the Lockwood empire. Most of those conversations ended the moment he entered a room.But tonight was different.Tonight, someone had made Isabella Hayes the center of attention.And Harry was furious.He stood beside the swimming pool, his black shirt still slightly damp beneath his jacket, holding Emily’s phone in one hand.On the screen was a photograph of him kissing Isabella.Underneath it, Jessica Johnson had written:Guess who Harry Lockwood is secretly dating? Our very own Piggy.The message had already received hundreds of reactions.Some students expressed disbelief. Others made jokes about Isabella’s appearance. Several girls questioned whether Harry

THE MORNING AFTER Harry Lockwood had never been the kind of man who explained himself. He gave orders. People followed them. And when they didn’t, he made sure they regretted it. But Isabella Hayes was becoming a problem. Not because she disobeyed him. Not because she challenged him. But because every time she smiled at him, something inside his cold, carefully controlled world changed. Harry stood beside the enormous bedroom windows, wearing black trousers and an expensive white shirt. His phone was pressed against his ear. Harry: “I want everything arranged.” A man’s voice answered from the other end. Butler: “Of course, Mr. Lockwood. Shall I inform the university administration?” Harry: “Yes.”

THE SECRETHarry Lockwood had faced powerful businessmen, ruthless competitors, and men who could destroy entire companies with a single phone call.He had never been afraid of any of them.But tonight, standing inside his enormous bedroom with a diamond engagement ring hidden in his pocket, Harry Lockwood was nervous.And he absolutely fucking hated it.James: “You’re pacing again.”Harry stopped walking.Harry: “Shut up.”Jack sat on the sofa, struggling not to laugh.Jack: “I’ve never seen you like this.”Harry adjusted the cuffs of his black tuxedo.Harry: “Like what?”Jack: “Terrified.”Harry slowly turned.Harry: “Would you like to leave my house?”James burst out laughing.James: “He’s actually going to kill us before he proposes.”Harry gave them both a murderous look.Harry: “Where’s Emily?”James: “Gettin