Gideon rubbed his eyebrows as his head started to ache.After a long time, he finally sighed and softened his tone. “Let go, I’ll bring you up to rest.”“I don’t wanna.”Nell wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face in his chest like she was a drowning man holding onto the last piece of driftwood.For six years, Jason had refused to touch her. She used to foolishly think that it was because he respected and cared for her.However, now she knew that he just thought she was rigid and disinteresting. In his eyes, underneath her skin, she was no different from a man.Just thinking of this made her pride sting ruthlessly.As if to prove something, she hugged the man and kissed his lips again.This time, it was not as light as before. She took his lips in her mouth, gently grinding and licking. Her thick fan-like eyelashes quivered gently and brushed the skin on his face, making him itch slightly.Gideon’s entire body went stiff.The taut strings in his mind snapped one
Nell could not help but hiss in shock.“Marriage? Us? T-That’s impossible! I was drunk last night. This document doesn’t count!”Gideon looked at her with a cool gaze and smiled coldly.“You said you’d sign when you wanted to sleep with me, but you don’t want to admit it now that you’re all dressed?”Nell. “...”“Hah!”He laughed again with a hint of mockery.Nell was at a loss of words for a moment. She finally choked out a sentence after a long time, “That was something that requires mutual consent. How am I entirely to blame?”She was a girl. If he refused, could she have forced herself on him?However, the next second, a certain someone simply unbuttoned his shirt.“I knew that you wouldn’t admit it. Fortunately, there was evidence left behind.”Nell followed his movements and looked over. A delicate collar bone was revealed under the two loose buttons, the base was faintly covered with hickeys and scratch marks.It could be seen just how intense last night was!She ha
Elsewhere, in the Jennings home.The living room was full of people, including the elderly Sylvia Walker, the father Shaun Jennings, the mother Sally Youngs, as well as Jason Morton’s sister, Hayley Morton, and several of Celine Jenning’s friends as well.Celine and Jason sat on the sofa at the side. The atmosphere was slightly gloomy.“Celine, if you ask me, you’re too easy to bully! My brother and you are in love, how dare she do such a thing? She knew very well how sensitive your identity is, yet she still called the police to arrest you. Isn’t it obvious that she wants to ruin you?”“That’s right. Besides, the fact that she’s fooling around with another man right after breaking up with Young Master Morton just proves that she’s not a good person!”“Celine, you’re at a disadvantage because you’re a public figure. Now, everyone is talking about your affairs all over the Internet, saying that you were seduced by Young Master Morton or that you were abusing drugs and so on. All th
“You!”Shaun was infuriated. “I’m asking you again. Are you coming back or not?”“I’m not!”“Good! Remember what you said! Don’t say I didn’t warn you when your grandmother comes after you later!”Shaun felt like he really could not communicate with his daughter’s cold and icy attitude and simply hung up.Nell scoffed and ignored him. She put the phone away and continued to eat the takeaway she just ordered.On the other side, Sylvia was sitting in the dining room. She frowned upon seeing Shaun walk in exasperatedly.“How is it? Have you informed her? Is she coming back tonight?”Shaun snapped, “How would I win against her? Her wings have hardened and she’s so independent now. She won’t come back without hiring a palanquin to pick her up.”Sylvia’s expression darkened.Her chopsticks slammed on the table with a slap.“Insolent!”Everyone in the dining room jumped. Ever since the death of Old Master Jennings, Sylvia had been in charge of the Jennings family. She had accumula
Celine froze as her expression fell.“Sister, how could you say that about me?”Sally also forced a smile. “Nell, your sister has good intentions, so why don’t you have a chat with her? Just talk through any misunderstandings. We’re still family.”“Family! Sorry! I can be family with everyone in this house except the two of you.“Besides, my mom only has one daughter. Since when have I had a sister? Please don’t stick your nose in my affairs. Be careful my mom’s ghost doesn’t visit you in the middle of the night to claim your lives!”“Ahhh—!Celine screamed in fright from Nell’s cold and stern appearance and dove into Sally’s arms.At that moment, a stern shout suddenly sounded from the stairway.“Nell Jennings!”Nell looked up and saw Sylvia walking over with a walking stick.Although the Old Madam was elderly, she was hale and hearty and had a sharp gaze. She usually carried a heavy expression that had a type of intimidating aura.However, Nell was not afraid of her. She s
Nell’s cold words did not force Jason back.He said squarely, “Anyway, since you’re here, I have something to ask you. Just where did you go last night? Why didn’t you answer my calls?”Nell’s eyes flickered.Jason had indeed called her several more times last night, but she had been with Gideon Leith at the time and had not heard the phone.She saw the missed calls this morning but did not bother paying attention to it.After all, whether it was he was worried for her or he was trying to reprimand her, with their current relationship, it was no longer appropriate.Thinking of this, she raked a hand through her hair and replied lazily, “Jason Morton, who died and made you king?”Jason was stunned. “What?”“Why do I have to answer your calls?”Jason was dumbfounded for a second before her words finally registered, and he immediately flew into a rage.“Nell! Don’t be ungrateful! I’m only concerned about you!”“Oh? Does Celine know how much you care about me?”Her brows were r
Gideon Leith turned his head and finally looked at Nell.The small woman wearing a beige windbreaker still looked clean and fresh, but there seemed to be a faint trace of sadness in the depths of her eyes which he keenly caught.His gaze deepened but he did not comment on it. Instead, he nodded slightly.“Mm, a little.”Nell forced a smile.Men were really good at lying. With how strong the smell of alcohol was, how could it have been a little?It was clear that he had drank a lot!However, she had no right to and was too embarrassed to be concerned about him, so she simply pursed her lips and remained silent.Matthew turned his head to ask her with a smile, “Ms. Jennings, where do you live?”Nell told him the address and Matthew entered it into the navigation device before driving.The car was filled with silence. Nell laced her fingers over her lap and leaned her head to look out of the window.Perhaps it was because the aura of the man beside her was too powerful, but Nel
The next day, Nell arrived at the company early in the morning.As soon as she entered the office, she felt that the atmosphere today was somewhat different.Everyone was whispering in low voices. When they saw her enter, their expressions changed and they all closed their mouths, looking at her with strange eyes.Nell’s eyes narrowed and she entered her office without glancing at them.As soon as she sat down, she dialed on the internal phone line for Hannah to come in. Hannah entered stiffly and looked at Nell with a hint of sympathy.Nell leaned her back against the chair in amusement and looked at her. “What happened? It’s only been two days. Why are you looking at me like that?”Hannah smiled awkwardly and said, “Ms. Jennings, didn’t you… Receive any news in advance about today?”Nell raised her eyebrows and picked up the cup on the table to pour some water for herself. She replied casually as she drank. “I didn’t! What’s going on?”“Uh… It’s nothing. I just heard that t