Chapter 9
Erlun kissed Gwen repeatedly, watching as hier expression grew distant.
“Aren’t you scared? When did you become so bold” he asked.
Gwen found at laughable, thinking to herself, It’s your woman and your assistant who secretly loves you here What should I be afraid of? try not man who’s come to see me.
“If you’re not scared, what’s there for me in fear? You’re the one holding me down, Mr. Raymond, she said with a smile.
When Owen called Ethan “Mr. Raymond, it was always different from how others addressed him. Her tope was lared with terung charm, full of sarcastic allure, never the nervous or respectful tone others used when speaking to him.
In the beginning, she had been wary and repelled by him, Later, she became more coquettish, wrapping her arms around his
her arms around his neck, tugging at his belt, submitting beneath him, using her soft voice to please him.
Years had passed, and the once innocent Ewen had turned into an alluring temptress
The door suddenly barst open, and Ethan lifted Gwen’s voluminous skirt, turning her body around and pulling her into his embrace to shield her
front view.
Leah’s pupils dilated, while Sharon and Janet stared blankly at the scene before them.
“Get out, now! Ethan shouted.
When Erlun lost his temper. Leah immediately lowered her head in apology and closed the door.
Sharon was trembling with anger.
Leah whispered, “Let’s go
If they stayed any longer, with I
angry, none of them would be able to leave peacefully
On the way downstairs, Sharon’s hands were shaking so much that she couldn’t hold onto the railing.
Janet tried to comfort her. “Sharon, maybe that wornan isn’t well…
Sharon steered her voice sharp. “Would it make me happier if it were someone else?“.
Na anaiter who the woman was, it felt like Ethan was slapping her face,
“Besides, do other women have that kind of ability?” Sharon added. She suspected Ethan and Gwen were still in contact behind her back.
The thought of Ethan’s cold attitude toward her carlier, combined with the words she had shouted at Gwen, filled Sharon with humiliation.
Site stared at the stairs abad, closed her eyes for a moment, then suddenly yanked her hand away from Janet and unbled down the staiTS.
“Sharon” Janet gasped.
Upstairs, Ellan pressed Gwen against him. “Tid you like any of the dressest”
Tm just a worker, Tin not suited to wear those. If you want to turn the money into cash, that’s lose, Gwen replied, sumaling seductively. Ethan hated her casual attitude, just as he was about to teach hier a lesson, the door was knocked on.
sanxious voice cam
came through. “Mr. Haymonal, Ms. Byers fell dow
ars. She hit her headland is bleeding heavily”
Ellian’s face darkened as he stepped back and adjusted Gwen’s dress
Gwen looked at him with mockery. What about my grandmother
Tye said what I sand” Lthan wasn’t willing to compromise on the mutter
Gen’s heart sank. She felt I foolish for thinking that if she made Ethan feel good, he would be more lement with her, just like before
It seemed like she would need to find another hospital for her
grandmother
Ethap opened the door and, seeing Gwen silent, said, “Til have the driver take you home?
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Gven didn’t respond. lost in her own thoughts:
Leah, anxious, added, “Mr. Raymond, Ms. Byers has already lost consciousness
As soon as she finished speaking. Gwen’s vision blurred, and she slowly slid down the wall to the floor. Lesh frowned, thinking Gwen was pretending again.
I was just
Ethan swiftly scooped Gwen up in his arms. Seeing this. Leah grew angry. “Mr. Raymond, she was perfectly fine. She only fainted after hearing that Ms. Dyers was unconsciones. Don’t believe her
Erhan, seeing Leah standing in his way, coldly said. “You’re starting to lose sight of your position.
Hearing this, Leah but her lip and stepped aside.
Ethan quickly carried Gwen downstairs. His bodyguard, Louis, was waiting downstairs.
“Mr. Raymond,” Lours greeted.
“Open the door, Ethan ordered.
Janet, who was holding Sharon, saw Ethan pass by and quickly called out, “Mr. Raymond, what about Sharon!”
Ethan ignored her and shoved Given into the back of the car. It was only then that he noticed her body was burning with fever. He initially thought it was due to their earlier intimate moments.
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“Drive faster!“ Ethan urged.
Yes, ar! Louis replied.
Janet stood watching as the car drove off, gritting her teeth and nearly in tears from the frustration, feeling that Gwen was unbearable,
Ethan rushed Gwen to the hospital and had several doctors examine her.
Hi friend Chandler Hoffman shut the door to the ward. “What have you done this time?”
“How is sher Ethan asked.
Chandler handed him the medical report with an indifferent expression I even called in the gynecology department head to take a look. The doctor gave ine such a disdainful look. You can read it yourself.”
The report stated that there had been excessive sexual activity, causing tearing and bruising on her body.
“If I hadn’t stopped them, the doctors would have already called the police, suspecting you of sexual assault, Chandler said, sounding displeased.
Ethan glanced at Chandler, “Is it serious?”
“Not particularly, but she’ll need some rest. The key is, you’ll have to refrain from sex during this period, Chandler replied, putting the report away.
“If you want her to be hospitalized, I can arrange a private room for her, nu problem. After all, she’s your woman, and you can have whoever you want in a single room with just a word,” he added
Ethan simply said, “No need.”
He knew that Gwen hated hospitals.
After the doctor prescribed some medication, Ethan brought Gwen back to Mansion No. 1 late that night.
Gwen groggy and feverish, felt herself return to a familiar environment bolt murmurs and hushed sounds surrounded her. further billing her a hazy state.
The plush mattress sank slightly under her weight as she instinctively muzzled into the pillow, surrendering to exhunistion
Someone undressed her carefully, and the warmth of a damp towel traveled across her body. felt heavy, and her muddled thoughts left her powerless to respond
She knew som
“Sorticute was touching her, but her eyelids
ast her, their footsteps echoing
In her dreams, she was in a hospital corridor, the sharp smell of disinfectant bling her senses. Nurses pushed carts past fainly.
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There were people around her many, in fact–lout how many of them truly wished her well she couldn’t tell.
She only knew that the family company was on the brink of collapse, that when trouble cane, everyone scattered like frightened birds. The surgical light snuside the operating room glowed red.
“Dad.” Given called out in fier dream, her voice trembling: Dad, don’t leave me?
“Dad” The burning ache in her chest sprejil like wibdlar, searing her insides until she delt nothing lot an overwhelming numbness__|||
Adomineering warmihi enveloped her someone’s strong, unyielding embrace. A voice, dark and sinister like a devil’s whisper echoed in her ears. “Your father is long dead. Now, Tm the only one by your side?
Given thrashed weakly, her voice breaking. “No m
“You don’t have a choice,” the man sneered “You think
grip pulled her back into u
She desperately tried to discern his voice amidst the chaos in her mind, but the medication’s gripp
When Gwen awoke, her gaze fixed on the ceiling above her. It wasn’t just any ceiling–it was mirrored, reflecting her disheveled figure back at her
The mirrors weren’t there for decoration; they were designed in reflect every angle of their nigus together, ensuring she saw and remembered the exact source of her cries and surrender.
This way a cruel reminder of Edlunt’s tastes,
A chill crepit over her as she thought it might all be a hallucination. But when she blinked again and found herself still in that room, she suddenly sat up.
Someone had put her in a soft nightgown. The door creaked open, and Ethan stood there, silent, his imposing figure filling the doorway
He looked just like the dark, figure that haunted her in her dream last night.
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