Chapter 287
I plopped down on Neil’s lap, my mind a whirlwind. The information I’d just seen and Neil’s actions at the moment left me as stiff as a board.
Neil’s breath was slightly heavy. His hand had skillfully found its way under my clothes and began wandering about.
After snapping back to reality, I firmly grabbed hold of his hand that was causing havoc on my chest. I could feel the warmth of his hands even through the fabric.
“Neil, I need to take a shower first.” I tried to stall as much as possible. Maybe he’d forget about it.
“You can shower later.” Even though I had a firm grip on Neil’s hand, I could feel him attempting to wriggle free, though he wasn’t using much force.
His hints were crystal clear.
I was unsure and hesitant about my decision to sell my body. Sometimes, I couldn’t help but resist Neil.
The villa was very warm, so I would always take off my coat when I came back, wearing only thin clothes. This now made it easier for Neil to touch me.
“No, not here…this isn’t right…” I pushed Neil away.
“What’s not right? You’re just finding an excuse to reject me.” Neil slightly let go of me; his tone now a bit colder, “But it’s useless. When you agreed to come back to me, I decided to not let you do as you please anymore.”
Just as he finished speaking, Neil had already lifted me up and placed me on the desk. The documents I hadn’t had a chance to put away were now under my butt.
The bright light in the study room illuminated us, revealing our close embrace.
The room was filled with a faint scent and a lingering aroma.
When I came out of the study, my calf was trembling. If one day I could control Neil, I would definitely have him sell adult content on OnlyFans.
Before that, I could only accept the status quo.
*Ms. Finch, are you okay?” As soon as I got to the second floor, I saw Hannah standing at the guest room door. She was wearing a somewhat old nightgown.
I immediately noticed the bruise on her neck.
“I’m fine. What’s that on your neck…?” I asked suspiciously.
Hannah quickly covered her neck and shook her head, “Nothing. I just tripped.”
The placement didn’t look like she had tripped. It looked more like someone had gripped her neck. After I noticed that Hannah was dodging the question, I didn’t press her any further, “Why are you still awake?”
“I’m a bit thirsty.” Hannah answered awkwardly. “But I don’t know where I can get some water.”
“Wait here.” Without saying much, I went downstairs to get Hannah some water.
When I brought a bottle of water upstairs, Neil was coming down from the third floor. He and Hannah exchanged a glance, his gaze cold.
Hannah, on the other hand, looked a bit embarrassed and quickly looked away.
“Here you go. Go rest.” I handed the water to Hannah. Hannah thanked me with a nod, glanced at Neil again, then went back to her room.
Neil seemed a bit displeased. As he headed towards the main bedroom, he ordered me, “Have her leave tomorrow; let her stay somewhere else. If you’re worried about her, send someone to accompany her.”
I followed him, “No need. She might leave Rosemont in a couple of days.”
“If she doesn’t leave within three days, don’t blame me for being rude.” Neil was really cold-hearted about this. He seemed particularly disgusted by the presence of strangers in his place.
“Okay” All I wanted was to take a shower as soon as possible and wash off the scent of sex, so I quickly grabbed my
sleepwear from the closet and dashed into the bathroom.
After a comfortable shower, I changed and went back to the room.
Neil was on the balcony making a call, “It’s my business, it’s none of your concern. We’re just friends, got it?”
“Whatever.”
With his cold and brief response, he hung up the phone. When he turned around and saw me, there was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.
I laid down on the bed without asking anything.
Neil came in, closed the balcony door, and explained, “That was Mamie Wilson. She found out from Cooper that you’re staying at Sterling Estates.”
Mamie Wilson was Kitty’s real name.
“Mamie?” My focus was elsewhere, “Do you know who she is?”
“I’ve known for a while, but who she is doesn’t matter to me.” Neil casually answered me while unbuttoning his shirt, “Your company has a partnership with her family’s company, so you’re worried that our affairs would affect the partnership, aren’t you?”
I didn’t answer. I was indeed a bit worried about that, but I also quite liked Kitty, so I didn’t want to hurt her.
Neil tossed his shirt aside and calmly said, “There’s nothing to worry about. Any partnership is based on mutual benefit. Mr. Daniel will also benefit from your cooperation. If he insists on mixing work with personal grudges, he’ll fail soon.”
“You’re one to talk about keeping work and personal lives separate” I retorted.
Didn’t Neil retaliate in business whenever someone pissed him off in the past?
Neil was going to the bathroom, but what I said stopped him. He walked to the bed and leaned over me with his bare arms propped on either side of me, “Aren’t you tired today? How do you still have the energy to argue with me?”
‘I’m too tired, I’m going to sleep.” I quickly pulled the blanket over my head.
Neil chuckled, and then I heard his footsteps heading towards the bathroom.
I then peeked out, my mood even heavier.
Kitty called Neil but didn’t reach out to me.
I didn’t want Kitty to be the next Bonnie. I wanted to be her friend, but reality seemed not to allow it.
As I drifted off, my phone rang. It was a video call request from Kitty.
I immediately declined.
Kitty sent me a message. “Irene, it’s okay. I know you’re at Sterling Estates. I just wanted to know if you’re attending Russel Dawson and Chloe Reynolds’ engagement party in a few days. I don’t want to go with my dad. Can I go with you?”
After seeing Kitty’s message, I started feeling mixed emotions. After hesitating for a while, I replied. “I won’t be going. I’m sorry.”
Kitty replied again. There’s no need to say sorry. Neil must’ve been giving you a hard time. We agreed on fair play, remember? Watch your back, because I haven’t given up on Neil just yet.”
A small smirk played on my lips after reading her message, Her straightforwardness in declaring she hadn’t thrown in the towel was a comforting thought.
I couldn’t come right out and say what I was thinking, so I had to reply cryptically. “Me and him, we won’t last forever.”
Kitty didn’t respond to that.
I let out a sigh of relief and started browsing the news. Out of nowhere, news of Russel and Chloe’s engagement popped up. They usually kept a low profile, but any big news involving the kids of the rich and famous was bound to stir the pot.
