《Contracted Bride Is Trapped By Her Husband》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In Miss Maria¡¯s room at the rich businessman¡¯s house. ¡°Hey! Jocelyn, what are you looking at? Do you think you are allowed to lay your eyes on my gorgeous evening gown?¡± ¡°I¡¯m talking to you, you cheap girl! Look at how poor you are. You¡¯ll be like your sick mother for the rest of your life, you disgraceful b*stard!¡± Maria glared at her angrily, ranting. She sounded extremely arrogant and her voice was quite high-pitched. In front of Maria was an extremely beautiful woman. Her eyebrows were nicely trimmed, and her small mouth was juicy and tempting. Her skin was fair and in quite a good condition. When Jocelyn heard what Maria said, she stood rooted to the ground without saying anything. She was like a beautiful piece of wood, expressionless and silent. The maid, who was zipping up the gown behind Maria, looked terrified. She didn¡¯t even dare to breathe loudly, afraid that her actions would anger Maria. Miss Maria was not to be trifled with. If she offended her, she would not be able to stay in this house anymore. This white evening gown was personally designed by a famous designer who happened to be Maria¡¯s mother¡¯s friend. Although the pattern was simple, the dress looked extraordinary. But for some reason, Maria looked incompatible with this gorgeous dress. When she was wearing it, it looked like a cheap and poor-quality dress. The servant behind her carefully zipped up the dress and took a step back. She didn¡¯t dare to look at Miss Maria in the eyes. There was a trace of worry in her eyes as she thought to herself, ¡°Sigh¡­ Poor Miss Jocelyn is getting bullied by Miss Maria again. Although they are both daughters of the family, Miss Jocelyn is always the one getting bullied and maltreated.¡± If Jocelyn¡¯s mother hadn¡¯t died so early, she wouldn¡¯t have ended up like this. What a pity. The maid felt terribly sorry for Jocelyn but she dared not to stand up for her. After changing her clothes, Maria looked at herself in the mirror with satisfaction. She brushed her hair off her shoulders and proudly raised her head to walk around in a circle a few times before a satisfied smile appeared on her face. Then, she looked at Jocelyn sideways and sneered. ¡°Humph, b*tch! I bet you¡¯ve never seen such a beautiful dress. I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t live to see yourself in such a beautiful dress.¡± ¡°Father is biased towards me, so no one will stand up for you at home.! She thought to herself. As Maria sized her up and down, Jocelyn stood where she was without saying anything, but one could tell from her trembling hands what was going through her mind. Ever since her mother passed away, she no longer had anyone to rely on. Her stepmother was harsh to her and regarded her as a thorn in her flesh. Whenever no one was around, Jocelyn would be humiliated and abused. Meanwhile, Jocelyn¡¯s father, the head of the family, turned a blind eye to everything, which emboldened her stepmother to take the violence up a notch. She had no choice but to tolerate it. After all, she was the most unfavored daughter in the family so no one would help her. As usual, Jocelyn stood by the side and endured Maria¡¯s scolding. She lowered her head and did not say anything. She thought to herself, ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯ll just endure it for a while longer. I¡¯ll graduate in two months. When that time comes, I won¡¯t have to rely on my family anymore and won¡¯t have to tolerate you. Jocelyn, you can definitely do it.¡± Maria crossed her arms and looked at Jocelyn with a cold smile. Just when she was about to speak, the doorbell rang. Maria quickly looked at the servant behind her and shouted, ¡°Susan, go and take a look. Father must have brought back the diamond necklace I wanted!¡± Hearing Maria¡¯s order, the maid quickly rushed out of the living room. Maria looked anxiously at the door. She needed a diamond necklace for the banquet tonight. Her father had already promised her that he would bring it back from his friends. It should¡¯ve arrived by now. She was determined to dress up for the banquet and make the young master of the Aren family fall in love with her at first sight! ¡°Can I go now?¡± Jocelyn hesitated for a moment and asked. She wanted to escape while Maria was distracted, waiting for her diamond. She glanced at Maria, who was looking excitedly at the door and did not seem to notice her. Jocelyn pursed her lips and turned around to walk towards the other door. One step. Two steps. Then, Jocelyn heard Maria shout at the peak of her voice. Upon turning, she saw Mr. Bevis¡¯ butler walking towards the room with a bouquet of beautiful roses in his hand. The blue roses were so dazzling under the light. ¡°Eh, Butler Ethan, what brought you here! How is Master Bevis?¡± Maria was extremely happy to see Butler Ethan, and the smile on her lips was very bright. ¡°As expected! I have infatuated Mr. Bevis with my beauty and charm. He is now willing to spend money and time on me.¡± Maria thought to herself. Butler Ethan walked over quickly with a smile and a nod. There was a group of people behind him, all of them holding exquisite gift boxes. Maria strode forward happily to welcome him. The smile on her face could not be concealed anymore, and she felt like her heart was pounding so fast that it almost popped out of her chest. But Maria, who was elated, did not notice that Butler Ethan¡¯s gaze was looking in the direction behind her, as if he was looking for someone. ¡°Hello, Miss Maria. Is Miss Jocelyn at home? Our Young Master selected these gifts for Miss Jocelyn!¡± Butler Ethan smiled and said while looking over her shoulder. He didn¡¯t notice that there was a drastic change of expression on her face. Butler Ethan¡¯s words were like a bucket of icy water that poured on her, making her freeze and her body all stiff. She muttered in disbelief, ¡°Jocelyn?¡± ¡°Why Jocelyn? Isn¡¯t this what Mr. Bevis prepared for me?¡± Maria thought to herself, unable to come to terms with the reality just yet. Ignoring Maria, Ethan walked past her and saw Jocelyn, who was about to walk out of the room. He quickly shouted, ¡°Ah, Miss Jocelyn, Miss Jocelyn, wait a minute! Mr. Bevis has brought you some gifts!¡± Ethan hastened to catch up with her, leaving Maria to stand there gritting her teeth in fury. Maria¡¯s face was twisted and her mouth was tightly shut. She grasped her dress so tightly that she almost tore them apart. When the servants saw Maria¡¯s sinister gaze, they couldn¡¯t help but shudder, nearly letting go of the gifts in their hands. The butler hurriedly walked up and stopped Jocelyn, who was about to leave the hall. ¡°Miss Jocelyn!¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn subconsciously turned around and saw Butler Ethan walking towards her. Butler Ethan was the chief butler of the Yates family. Young Master Bevis of the Yates family was famous for being a Casanova. The family was rich and powerful. They had many casinos across the country and were one of the major alcohol and tobacco dealers. Many rich ladies were willing to marry into the Yates family. Even if they got married to just a distant relative of the Yeats, they¡¯d be rich for the rest of their life. One could imagine how rich the girl who married Master Bevis would be. Furthermore, since he was the eldest son of the Yates family, he was, from the moment he was born, entitled to take over the family in the future. Because of this, Maria played many tricks to get closer to Mr. Bevis. At an evening party, she invited him to her house for a banquet in front of everyone. Bevis naturally wouldn¡¯t decline a lady in front of a crowd, as was his upbringing. But who would have thought that when Bevis came to the banquet, he would fall in love with Jocelyn at first sight? His eyes were fixed on Jocelyn, and anyone could tell that he loved her. However, Jocelyn directly turned him down on the excuse that her focus at this moment was her study. Since then, she tried her best to avoid seeing him. Mr. Bevis didn¡¯t say anything on the spot. He started chatting with Maria with a smile on his face, secretly prying into Jocelyn from her. But what no one saw coming was that today, Young Master Bevis actually sent Butler Ethan over to deliver the gifts to Jocelyn. At this thought, Maria breathed like an old water buffalo and stared at Maria viciously. The extreme jealousy drove her crazy! Why was it that every rich man she liked ended up being attracted to that b*tch, Jocelyn? Why? In what way was she inferior to this b*tch? Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Maria gritted her teeth and looked at Jocelyn fiercely. Her body was trembling with excitement, but she could not calm down. She didn¡¯t understand why every man she liked would eventually be stolen away by Jocelyn who looked like a country girl while she had a sexy body, good looks, and exquisite dresses. WHY? She looked at the flowers in Butler Ethan¡¯s hand angrily. The consuming jealousy made her want to run up, grab the bouquet of blue roses, and tear it into pieces. Fortunately, she gained her composure at the last moment and didn¡¯t do anything inappropriate in front of Butler Ethan. The servants lined up outside, each of them holding a box of gifts. When they left, the room was packed with gifts one on top of another. Through the transparent bag, Maria could faintly see a red evening dress. The evening dress was decorated with dazzling diamonds, and the exquisite design made it look noble and exquisite. The waistline of the dress was designed in a way that best revealed the shape of a woman, sexy and graceful. This dress was one of the gifts that Bevis had given to Jocelyn. It exuded an elegant and luxurious aura. Maria couldn¡¯t take her eyes off of it for a long while. When she saw the clothes on her body, she was suddenly disgusted with them. ¡°Miss! Just now, Master sent someone to say that he is busy with something and is temporarily unable to rush back. In this box is the diamond necklace he promised to bring back for you.¡± Maria suddenly heard someone speak from behind her and looked back. It was the maid standing behind her with the box in her hands. Maria continued to ask, ¡°Did he say anything else?¡± The maid stood behind her and shook her head. Suddenly, Maria turned to look at Jocelyn and an idea struck her. This idea made her eyes suddenly widen as if she had an aha moment to a question that bothered her for many years. It made her heart beat fast in her chest. ¡°I know, I finally know what to do with that bitch, Jocelyn.¡± She thought. Maria¡¯s gaze was still on the evening gown. A twisted smile appeared on her lips, and her entire face became sinister and strange. She looked at Jocelyn with a meaningful gaze and remained silent. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, these are the eleven gifts that our Mr. Bevis specially selected for you. Have a good day.¡± Butler Ethan stood in front of Jocelyn, smiling. He bowed to her like a gentleman and handed the roses to her. ¡°Lastly, my master asked me to give this bouquet of blue roses to the beautiful Miss Jocelyn. He hopes that you can have a good mood every day! Goodbye!¡± After Ethan finished speaking, he waved at the servants in the room. Seeing that, all the servants left. Butler Ethan bowed to the two ladies in the room again and quickly left. Soon, only Jocelyn and the others were left in the room. ¡°Well, since I¡¯m not needed here, I¡¯ll go first!¡± After Ethan and the others left, she felt something bad was about to happen so she spoke first. After all, Maria was not a magnanimous person. Although she had no intention of pursuing Mr. Bevis, the fact that Mr. Bevis sent Jocelyn a bunch of gifts without giving her a single one made her pissed off. According to her previous experiences, Jocelyn knew that she was gonna have a rough time in the family in the next few days, probably harsher than she ever experienced, so she thought that she¡¯d get away from here first and hide from Mario until she was appeased. ¡°No hurry!¡± Maria said, walking up to her with a smile. She was no longer as sarcastic as before and looked more normal. The servant holding the diamond necklace followed closely behind and soon, they were standing in front of Jocelyn. Looking at Maria approaching her step by step, Jocelyn felt a little nervous. She really did not know what Maria was planning, but she could not do anything about it. At home, she was no different from a shackled animal at the mercy of everyone. Maria slowly walked to the dressing table, sat down, and said, ¡°My dear sister, this dress sent by Young Master Bevis is indeed quite pretty. You¡¯re really lucky.¡± From the mirror, it was hard to decipher her true intent from her facial expression. Jocelyn stood still and looked at Maria quietly. ¡°Just now, Father sent someone to let the two of us attend Young Master Aren¡¯s banquet. He said that an old acquaintance of your mother¡¯s will be attending as well. She wants to match-make you with someone.¡± Maria looked down at the red nail on her hand and spoke slowly. ¡°I don¡¯t like those banquets. You know I never go to any of them.¡± Jocelyn shook her head and spoke firmly. ¡°Sister, you have to know that it¡¯s not up to you to decide whether you want to go or not! If you don¡¯t want to go, tell Father. It¡¯s none of my business. But if you anger Father¡­ You know what will happen.¡± Maria seemed to have expected this reaction from Jocelyn and said with a smile, ¡°You probably won¡¯t be able to go back to school and continue your school, let alone graduate.¡± For Jocelyn, nothing was more deterrent than those words coming from Maria. She seemed to know that Jocelyn wanted to leave her family after graduation. 502: Bad Gateway When Jocelyn heard that, she hesitated. Her father was indeed a little stubborn and did not allow anyone to question or refute him. If he was really angry at her for being disobedient, he might really do something like not letting her return to school. By then, her plan to leave this family would be in vain. However, she really hated banquets attended by children from rich families. These people had nothing to do but spend their days drinking and playing. Even if she went over, she wouldn¡¯t have anything in common with them. However, if she offended her father because of this and could not graduate successfully, the loss would be too great! Maria looked at the change in Jocelyn¡¯s expression and said haughtily, ¡°You have to consider it carefully. It¡¯s up to you whether to attend the banquet or anger Father. Anyway, don¡¯t blame me for not reminding you.¡± Seeing this, the maid, Lianna, also said earnestly, ¡°Miss Jocelyn, just go. It¡¯s a good opportunity to get to know some rich young masters as well as your mother¡¯s friend. It won¡¯t be pretty if you really anger the master!¡± Maria gave Lianne an appreciative look. ¡°Alright! I¡¯ll go!¡± Jocelyn sighed and nodded. Although she really did not want to go, there was nothing she could do about it. Graduation from college was the only way to save her life. Otherwise, if she stayed in this family for the rest of her life, sooner or later, she would be forced to marry someone by her father. Maria and Lianna looked at each other and smiled meaningfully. ¡°That¡¯s right. Once you¡¯re at the banquet, there is no guarantee that you can come back in one piece. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for getting in my way.¡± Maria thought and a creepy look crept upon her face. Then, Maria and Jocelyn returned to their rooms to dress up and prepare for the banquet tonight. Maria specially asked Lianna to send the dress sent by Mr. Bevis to Jocelyn¡¯s room and told her to make sure Jocelyn was wearing it at the banquet. At seven that night, Maria and Jocelyn, who were both dressed and ready, walked out. Their chauffeur, Uncle Tom, was already waiting for the two ladies to show up. ¡°Awesome! I finally see Miss Jocelyn attend a banquet today. I never saw her going to any of the upper-class gatherings. It¡¯s really a pity since she is simply gorgeous.¡± Tom thought happily as he watched the two ladies walk out. He was an old employee in the family. He had been working in this family since Miss Jocelyn¡¯s mother got married, which had been almost twenty years. He was always indignant whenever he saw Miss Jocelyn getting bullied or treated unfairly, and he hoped that she could marry a rich boy and leave this horrible place, so he was very elated at this moment. Tom stood beside the car and looked at the two of them as they walked out of the door. He smiled and said excitedly, ¡°Miss, do you remember me?¡± Miss Maria was faster than Jocelyn and was the first to walk out of the door. She looked up and down and said disdainfully, ¡°Aren¡¯t you just a driver? What is there to remember about you?¡± There was obviously disgust in her voice. She walked past him without looking at him. Hearing this, Tom felt a little sad and thought to himself, ¡°I guess she is right, I am just a servant, so what is there to remember about me? I¡¯d better shut up and just drive the car.¡± At this thought, Tom turned around and was about to get into the driver¡¯s seat and drive. ¡°Uncle Tom, it¡¯s Jocelyn. I remember when I was little, you stopped on the way home and got out of the car to buy me a lot of snacks. If not because of you, I didn¡¯t even know there were so many delicious snacks on the street.¡± A pleasant sound like that of a bell came from behind. These words shook Tom¡¯s heart and he immediately turned back in surprise.. Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Oh my god! Is she Miss Jocelyn?¡± When Tom turned around, his pupils immediately dilated. A beautiful and graceful woman appeared in his eyes. Ever since Miss Jocelyn was young, everyone knew that she was very pretty. However, they did not expect that after more than ten years, the young lady would become so elegant. Her voice was charming and tempting. Her face was like a god of the moon that had descended to the mortal world, and she had a cold aura that made people want to approach her and obtain her favor. She gave off the impression that once she smiled, men would go do anything for her. ¡°Uncle Tom, how have you been doing recently? You¡¯ve been working at my father¡¯s side. I haven¡¯t sat in your car since my mother passed away. What a pity!¡± Jocelyn walked up to Tom and smiled, holding the hemline of her dress. This smile seemed to warm up his body immediately, making him feel like the chilly spring breeze was actually very comfortable. ¡°Ah! Miss, I am very honored to hear that from you. You¡¯re really beautiful today. This dress looks like it was specially made for you!¡± Tom praised Miss Jocelyn sincerely. Before Jocelyn could reply, Maria stuck her head out of the backseat and shouted angrily, ¡°What are you waiting for?¡± Her voice was filled with anger. Upon hearing this, Tom looked at Miss Jocelyn and shrugged helplessly. He gestured for Miss Jocelyn to hurry up and get into the car. After all, Miss Jocelyn was at a disadvantage at home. It wouldn¡¯t be pretty if Miss Maria got angry at this moment. Without another word, the two of them got into the car. Beep! Beep! After a few sounds, the car started. Uncle Tom quickly started the car and set out for Moon Bay Private Clubhouse where Young Master Aren was holding a banquet. This clubhouse was often a place for upper-class gatherings in New York City. People from middle-class families did not dare to enter because the expenses inside were ridiculously high. The journey was very smooth. After half an hour, the car that Jocelyn and Maria were in arrived at the banquet. By the time they arrived, it was already packed with people. The car park was already filled with various luxury cars. As soon as they came out of the car, a waiter guided the two of them towards the VIP hall. The waiter and Maria looked at each other a few times, and then they both looked away as if they had known each other for a long time. Soon the two of them got to the banquet. Before she entered, she heard the melodious sound of the violin from the banquet in the corridor outside the door, as well as the voices of young men and women chatting and laughing inside. Jocelyn felt slightly uncomfortable. Although she did not like this place, she had no choice but to come. However, as soon as she entered, she felt a lot of gazes on her, most of which were filled with amazement. ¡°Haha, Maria, you actually brought a chick over. Why don¡¯t you introduce her to us?¡± A man who reeked of alcohol staggered towards the two of them. He had sleepy eyes and a lewd smile on his face. Hearing this, a few more men also staggered towards Jocelyn. Their lewd gazes sized up Jocelyn, and their eyes were filled with interest. Sensing their evil gazes, Jocelyn took a step back. ¡°Sister, what are you afraid of? These are all good friends of mine. They are all good people. I¡¯ll introduce you to them so that you won¡¯t be so lonely anymore!¡± Maria quickly took a step forward and grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s hand to stop her from retreating. Hearing Maria¡¯s words, the rich girls smiled playfully. They seemed to be very interested in what was happening in front of them and smiled as they watched Jocelyn being surrounded by a group of men. Looking at the rich boys around her, Jocelyn said firmly, ¡°I don¡¯t like crowded places. Please leave me alone.¡± ¡°Hey, little beauty, didn¡¯t you come to the banquet to make friends with everyone? Don¡¯t be shy, we¡¯re all very easy to get along with.¡± A drunk fat man with sleepy eyes gestured in front of Jocelyn. ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right!¡± ¡°Sweetheart, there is a lot of fun here.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so pretty, so of course, we can¡¯t neglect you. Come and drink with us!¡± The men around her started talking at once. Maria tugged at Jocelyn¡¯s arm tightly to prevent her from leaving. These people were all good-for-nothings who were always drunk. If Jocelyn married one of them, her life would be miserable. ¡°I want to go over there, don¡¯t pull me!¡± Jocelyn looked at Maria coldly and said. She pointed to a small corner next to the dining table. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want you to go, but these young masters all want to have a drink with you. I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be polite to ignore them, right?¡± Maria continued, ¡°You know what, I have an idea!¡± At this moment, Jocelyn glared at Maria, hating her to the gut. However, she couldn¡¯t do anything to her. Jocelyn used all her might to struggle free from Maria¡¯s grip. Maria was shocked by her sudden reaction. When Jocelyn broke free from her hand, she started to play the victim by saying, ¡°Ah, don¡¯t be angry with me, sis. I know Father loves you more than me but that doesn¡¯t give you the right to bully me. I am really trying to think of ideas to help you.¡± Jocelyn looked around and saw that the men and some rich girls had surrounded her. It seemed like if she did not drink, these people would not let her off. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sister. I think these masters just want to have a drink and chat with you. If you are willing to drink a glass to each master, I believe they¡¯ll stop pestering you.¡± Maria said to Jocelyn with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s right! As long as Miss is willing to toast us, we won¡¯t keep you here.¡± ¡°Drink, beauty!¡± ¡°Baby, smile!¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± The onlookers started making fun of her. ¡°Just a glass, right?¡± Jocelyn calmed herself down and looked at everyone. She had reached the limit of her patience. She did not like this kind of occasion and did not like staying with these people. If a glass of wine could shut them up, she was willing to try. After all, she was the daughter of a rich family. They probably wouldn¡¯t dare to make things difficult for her. ¡°Yeah!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Drink, drink!¡± Everyone replied with a smile. ¡°Alright!¡± Jocelyn went up to the waiter who was holding a glass of wine, grabbed a glass of wine, and gulped it down. ¡°Wow, not bad!¡± ¡°That¡¯s impressive!¡± ¡°Wow!¡± After the praises, everyone dispersed like they said and stopped pestering Jocelyn. What no one noticed was that Maria looked at the waiter who was holding the empty glass. A smile flashed across their eyes as if they had reached an agreement. Jocelyn ignored Maria and walked towards the corner alone. She felt a little dizzy as she walked, but she did not think much of it and walked towards the corner, ignoring the people who greeted her along the way. Soon, Jocelyn found a stool in the corner and sat down with her head in one hand. ¡°Why am I so dizzy?¡± Jocelyn shook her head and whispered. All she could do now was sit here and wait until she sobered up. However, in her daze, Jocelyn fell asleep at the dining table. ¡°Miss!¡± ¡°Miss, wake up! I¡¯ll bring you to the guest room upstairs to sleep!¡± ¡°Miss, wake up!¡± After some time, Jocelyn pushed her head up from the table in a daze. She heard a voice in her ear, and then she felt like she was being lifted up. Through her blurred vision, she seemed to have seen a waiter¡¯s clothes. The waiter helped Jocelyn walk out, her high heels clicking on the floor. When he passed by the door, Maria stood at the door and looked at the waiter. She smiled and nodded at him.. Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, in the VIP room upstairs. High-grade red wine was casually placed on the table, as well as more than ten boxes of expensive cigarettes. The waiter stood respectfully by the wall. In the middle was a tall and well-proportioned man. He had no expression on his face, but for some reason, he gave off an invisible pressure that made people subconsciously submit to him. Though he looked calm, it was exactly that calmness that gave him a noble aura. He had a pair of dark and piercing eyes. There were more than ten rich young masters sitting around him. All of them looked extremely smart and had extraordinary auras. ¡°Aren, I heard that the banquet today is intended to help you choose your fianc¨¦e. Congratulations, congratulations. Unfortunately, you¡¯re about to lose your freedom!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right! After Aren gets married, he won¡¯t be as free as us.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really curious about which Miss Aren will like. Hahahaha!¡± A few well-dressed young masters surrounded Aren and teased him, seeming to be on good terms with each other. Aren felt a little annoyed by all the teases. He picked up a wine glass on the table and drank it. Early this morning, his grandmother called him to her side and instructed him to find someone among these women to be his fianc¨¦e and get married as soon as possible. However, he felt that he was not ready for marriage but at the same time, he didn¡¯t want to disappoint his grandmother, so he called a few friends up to talk. But not only did his friends not give him any constructive advice but also made fun of him. He was now put in a dilemma and at a loss what to do. On one hand, he didn¡¯t like any of the women out there, on the other hand, he had to do what his grandmother said. At this thought, Aren frowned and drank another glass of wine. ¡°Aren, since you¡¯re getting married soon, do you want me to get you a young lady for the last time?¡± Kai sat beside Aren and looked at him with a wicked smile. He threw a look at him and said with a smile, ¡°You know, my taste has always been good. I guarantee that you will be able to enjoy the final happiness of being single!¡± Hearing that, everyone laughed and clapped. Everyone looked at Aren mockingly. Aren, who was in the middle, picked up another glass of wine and gulped it down. He still did not speak, but the cold expression on his face faded a little. ¡­ After a few bottles of wine, he started to feel tipsy. Everyone in the room was drunk and talking. Some of them were talking about their sad past, and some were sleeping on the sofa. Aren stood up and walked out. He opened the door and walked upstairs. ¡°Hello, sir!¡± ¡°Hello, sir!¡± The waiters on the way greeted Aren respectfully. He nodded slightly and continued walking towards the presidential suite upstairs. He had a presidential suite that was reserved for many years. He was a little tired tonight, so he planned to stay for the night. After passing a corridor, Aren came to the room upstairs. ¡­ ¡°Where is this?¡± Jocelyn¡¯s legs were weak, and she asked the waiter who was helping her up. ¡°Miss, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll help you to the lounge upstairs to rest. We¡¯ll be there soon!¡± The waiter helped Jocelyn up the stairs and said gently. Jocelyn tried hard to open her eyes to look at the surroundings, only to find that the decorations were getting stranger and stranger. The rooms around her looked more like some kind of luxurious suites, and the people coming and going were all waiters with few guests. The waiters were pushing exquisite dishes past them, The environment was especially peaceful, instantly putting people at ease. The soft carpet felt like it was floating in the clouds when she walked on it. Where could this be? The environment here was really too quiet! Jocelyn felt uneasy, and her breathing started to quicken. She tried her best to open her eyes and look around. Her face was red, but her thoughts were getting clearer and clearer. This seemed to be the top floor! Why did the waiter bring me here? Normally, lounges wouldn¡¯t be located on the top floor. The top floor was usually utilized as VIP suites. ¡°No, something fishy is going on here!¡± She thought to herself. ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore, I want to vomit! Hurry up and bring me to the washroom, I want to vomit!¡± Jocelyn covered her mouth with one hand and pretended to be very uncomfortable as if she were going to vomit at any moment. The waiter beside him frowned and looked around warily. A few waiters were walking up towards them, so he had to take Jocelyn to the bathroom. If anyone found out about what he was doing, he would be screwed. ¡°This is the washroom. Miss, come out after you finish vomiting. I still have something to do later. I can¡¯t stay with you for too long!¡± The waiter stood at the door and reminded her. Without saying anything, Jocelyn walked into the bathroom. She walked in quickly, turned on the water valve, and poured water on her face, forcing herself to wake up. Something was wrong here! She had to leave this place as soon as possible! Jocelyn walked to the bathroom window and opened it to see pedestrians and cars. ¡°I have to get out of here!¡± She mumbled. Jocelyn pinched her arm, forcing herself to wake up immediately. Otherwise, what was about to happen would be very dangerous and no one would come to her rescue. She stuck her head out and found the waiter standing at the door with his back facing her. She quickly slipped out of the toilet and walked quickly in the opposite direction. Now she had to leave immediately. Before she could go far, the waiter noticed her escape. ¡°Miss, come back. I¡¯ll take you to the lounge!¡± ¡°Miss!¡± The waiter behind her was very fast, and the voice was getting closer and closer. Jocelyn aimed at the corner of the intersection and ran. She was not slow, but the voice behind her was getting closer and closer as if he was about to catch up. Jocelyn frowned, her heart beating faster and faster. ¡°No, I won¡¯t let him catch me.¡± She thought. In a moment of desperation, Jocelyn randomly pulled open a door to the suite on the top floor and quickly hid inside before closing the door. ¡°Miss!¡± ¡°Miss!¡± Jocelyn held her breath as she listened to the waiter¡¯s voice grow further and further away. Only when his voice had completely disappeared did she dare to breathe heavily. ¡°That was close!¡± She thought as she heaved a sigh of relief. She casually looked around the room. With all the curtains closed, the room was a little dark in the daytime, making her unable to see things clearly. However, she heard a sound. Jocelyn still felt a little dizzy. She looked in the direction of the sound, but what she saw made her squint. Through a glass wall, she seemed to be looking at someone¡¯s back. No! To be precise, it was the back of a man. Through the glass wall, she could clearly see his broad shoulders, strong legs, and Adam¡¯s apple, as well as his back¡­ Oh no, there was someone here! Startled, Jocelyn covered her mouth to prevent herself from making a sound. Then she turned around and leaned against the door, listening to the waiter outside. It was very quiet outside. Just when she was going to open the door and leave, a hand suddenly reached out from above her head. With a bang, the door was slammed by the large hand. A sneer came from above Jocelyn¡¯s head, and a low and pleasant voice sounded, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that guy to really send a woman here!¡± Then, in the darkness, Jocelyn felt a pair of large hands caressing her chin. The smell of shower gel wafted out from the body of the man in front of her. The hot air exhaled from his nose sprayed on Jocelyn¡¯s face, making her feel numb and a little itchy. ¡°Who are you?¡± Jocelyn took a step back in surprise and asked immediately. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re asking me who I am? Didn¡¯t the person who paid you to come tell you that?¡± The man in front of her blocked Jocelyn from escaping with his tight chest. He whispered into her ear in his sexy voice while stroking her shoulder with his finger. ¡°I¡¯m not what you think I am. I just walked in here by accident. I¡¯m sorry, sir, I didn¡¯t mean to offend you!¡± Jocelyn reached out and grabbed the man¡¯s hand. ¡°Haha, what kind of women are you talking about? Are you different from them?¡± As Aren reached out and stroked Jocelyn¡¯s hot face all the way down her slender neck, he said mockingly, ¡°What¡¯s the difference between you and them?¡± Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Keep in mind. I ¡®ve seen a bunch of girls like you.¡± Aren gently pinched the chin of the girl in front of him and a cold smile appeared on his lips. He continued calmly, ¡°Girls like you are selfish, cold, and love to compare. You flaunt yourself as part of the upper-class society, but in fact, your heart is cold and devoid of sympathy. It¡¯s a pity that this pretty face belongs to you.¡± Aren raised his finger and turned Jocelyn¡¯s face into the room. With the help of the light in the room, he could vaguely see her face. Under the dim light of the bathroom, her rosy cheeks were especially charming, and her long eyelashes were fluttering. Her lips were red, and her eyebrows were curved beautifully. What was even more stunning was that her eyes were watery under the light, making people unable to help but do something to her. She was indeed pretty. After Aren took a closer look at her face, he, who was never sexually attracted to any woman, suddenly had an urge to taste her lips. Her juicy red lips must be very sweet¡­ ¡°Got it!¡± Jocelyn frowned when something dawned on her. She glared at the man in front of her and said, ¡°You are sent by Maria, right? She asked you to ruin me, right? Let go of me. I¡¯ll pay you three times what she pays you!¡± Her voice was so sweet that it sounded like she was whining to Aren. ¡°Money? Hehe¡­ You know when to stop playing hard-to-get, don¡¯t you?¡± Aren said mockingly. He pinned the woman against the door with one hand and gently pinched her face with the other. His thumb rubbed gently on the woman¡¯s plump and juicy lips. The wonderful feeling of her lips made Aren feel light-headed. In the next second, Aren lowered his head and kissed her, their lips tightly pressed together.< Without warning, he kissed Jocelyn!!! The man''s body pressed against her, his tongue moving nimbly in her mouth. The unfamiliar male scent mixed with the smell of male hormones overwhelmed Jocelyn. He gagged her mouth with his, giving her no time to draw breaths, while forcefully entering his tongue into her small lips like a dominating sneak that was slithering into a rabbit hole, confident that he would catch his prey. At this point, their lips were completely intertwined. "Um¡­ I¡­" After making two sounds with difficulty, she was busy catching air with her nose and had no extra supply of air to say another word.. This sudden action stunned Jocelyn who was still a bit tipsy. She opened her eyes wide in disbelief, unable to just yet digest everything that took place in so short a time. After the long and hard kiss, Jocelyn went blank, busy catching breaths. Due to her excitement, Jocelyn shuddered violently, and her perfect body was pressed tightly against Aren''s. Her alluring and voluptuous chest bumped against Aren''s broad chest, tempting him. "You can''t do this kind of thing to me!" "Yeah? What kind of things?" Aren raised an eyebrow. One large hand was firmly holding Jocelyn in place, while the other reached into the collar of her dress and immediately touched the soft breasts. That felt good! Aren enjoyed the softness of her breasts. It was just the right size for him to hold in one hand, as if it were made specifically for him. He was so excited by the sensation of her breasts that his breath suddenly got much hotter and his grip firmer. At this moment, He wanted nothing in this world except throwing himself into these beautiful breasts. "What a stunner¡­" Aren couldn''t help but sigh. With just a few gentle pinches, the woman''s nipples stood up, making her look even more lovable and sexy. When his large palm rubbed on her nipples, Jocelyn let out a few embarrassing moans. Realizing this, Jocelyn blushed. At this moment, Aren suddenly tore off her clothes. Through the dim light, he could clearly see that voluptuous chest standing proudly in front of him. At the sight of her breasts, Aren was infatuated, unable to take his eyes off of it. "Let go of me¡­" Jocelyn was so angry that she pushed him away with all her might. However, soon, she felt an electric current running through her body. She felt a numbing sensation, and her legs went weak. She almost fell. Jocelyn, who was tipsy, felt even more dizzy and felt something amazing.. However, Arun acted as if he did not hear anything. His hands did not stop moving at all, and his hands kept pinching that soft chest, sometimes violently, sometimes gently as if he was making a dough. "Ah¡­" Jocelyn could not help but moan again, her eyes blurry. "Humph, weren''t you acting reserved? Why aren''t you acting anymore?" Aren pinched the soft dough with his hands again while his face moved down. The snowy body in front of him was filling his mind with lusts, making him want to do more. After sensing his actions, Jocelyn couldn''t help but shudder, and tears flowed down her face. Aren''s breathing became increasingly hot, and his mind was packed fully by lusts. The softness of her body impressed him greatly. She looked quite skinny, but he did not expect to see such a voluptuous body beneath her dress. Their interaction gradually made him want to penetrate her. "Remember, I don''t like women who talk a lot!" The man suddenly pinched her chin and raised her face. His facial features were magnified in front of Jocelyn, and their faces were very close. At this moment, Jocelyn could clearly see his face. The dim light shone on his sculpture-like face, and his straight nose looked even stronger and colder under the light. His dark eyes were deep, and there was a cold smile on his thin lips. He was tall and well-proportioned, with perfect muscles The man reached out and pulled down at once the zipper at the back of Jocelyn''s dress, his large hands reaching for her stomach. Oh my god! She actually had her first kiss stolen by an unfamiliar man, and now he wanted to continue violating her. This actually happened! At the thought of this, Jocelyn was shocked and angry. She glared at the man in front of her and shouted, "You shameless!" She struggled free with one hand and punched the man in front of her with the other. The man quickly dodged to the side. Unexpectedly, the man''s towel fell to the ground and his naked body appeared in front of Jocelyn. He had a broad and sturdy chest, a six-pack that was comparable to that of a model, a good-looking Apollo''s Belt, and a certain part that was enlarged due to lusts¡­ ""Ah!" Seeing this, Jocelyn screamed and covered her eyes with her hands. She only wanted to push the man away, but she didn''t expect to see his entire body. "Are you done playing? You have to know what you''re doing!" The man was obviously angry now. He looked at Jocelyn impatiently and continued, "If you continue like this, I can''t guarantee what will happen next!" The man looked at Jocelyn coldly. "Asshole!" Jocelyn shouted angrily. Then, she kicked the man''s lower body with her foot. This kick was quick, accurate, and ruthless. It directly landed on the man''s sensitive part, which he was not prepared for. "Ouch!" The man withdrew his hand at once and looked at Jocelyn angrily. He thought that she was just playing hard to get more money out of him, but he did not expect her to do such a thing! The kick landed on his most important part. Aren felt as if his lower body had split open, and a painful look instantly appeared on his face. "Who are you? Who sent you?" Aren shouted and looked at Jocelyn fiercely. He covered his lower part in pain, and the pain made him lose all thoughts of doing anything. "Go ask God!" After saying that, she immediately turned around, opened the door, and ran out. Then the man''s angry voice came from the door. "I won''t let you off!" Jocelyn did not care about his threat at all. All she wanted now was to leave this place as soon as possible. If anyone saw her, she would not be able to explain herself. Jocelyn quickly ran toward the car, but what she did not notice was that when she was running away, a person walked out from behind her. It was the waiter who had lured her over just now. He held his phone in his hand and took a picture of her back. On the phone screen, Jocelyn''s beautiful back was exposed, and her gorgeous dress was wrinkled. Her hair was in a mess, and her lips were swollen from the kiss. Her cheeks were red, and she looked like she had just done something shameful. He looked at the picture on his phone and nodded in satisfaction. At this moment, Jocelyn quickly found a bathroom and went in. Although she didn''t do anything with the man, looking at her, people would naturally think she did. It would be a disaster if she appeared in front of everyone like this. After a while, Jocelyn adjusted herself and walked out of the bathroom. After thinking about it, she still felt that Maria was the one who set her up, and it was best if she didn''t go back to the banquet downstairs, so she decided to go back home first. Otherwise, she might have to deal with more men like that. Even if she returned home, no one would stand up for her.. Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn went straight down the stairs and headed for the main entrance of the building. On the way, she was vigilant of everyone around her. Only when she walked out of the door and got into a taxi did she heave a sigh of relief. Soon, Jocelyn returned home, pretending that nothing had happened. The night passed quickly. The next day, Jocelyn went to school as usual as if nothing had happened. After returning home, she ignored Maria and went into her room. Fortunately, nothing bad happened after that day. Maria didn¡¯t cause her any trouble again, which put her at ease. During this period of time, she was busy with her graduation and found an internship job. This job finally gave her a beam of hope. She was hired as an assistant of a fashion designer by a very influential design company. Although her salary was not high, she was quite happy because she knew that her life would definitely get better and better from now on. Jocelyn returned home happily after a day of internship. The thought that she would be able to move out in a few days made her extremely excited. When she reached home, she passed by the dining hall and could faintly hear noisy voices outside, as if they were talking about a banquet. This gave her a shock, and she suddenly recalled what happened that day. If her father found out about this, he would lock her up and prevent her from continuing her studies. What should I do? Jocelyn was at a loss. ¡°Are they talking about it right now?¡± She thought to herself. If her father found out, she wouldn¡¯t be able to explain herself! A trace of fear flashed across Jocelyn¡¯s eyes, and the uneasiness in her heart grew stronger and stronger. She was really afraid that her father would lock her at home at this critical moment. If this really happened, then all her efforts would be in vain. At this moment, the maid, Lilian, happened to be passing by with a glass of milk. It looked like the milk was being delivered to Maria, and it was steaming hot. Jocelyn quickly walked up and asked, ¡°Lilian, do you know what they are talking about in there?¡± Lilian was annoyed at being asked while she was holding a cup of hot milk. She frowned and shouted, ¡°Miss Jocelyn, don¡¯t get in my way. Miss Maria asked me to bring her this glass of milk. If you want to know, go in and ask!¡± With that, just when Lilian was about to go into the dining hall, an angry voice came from inside. ¡°Who¡¯s talking outside? Get in here!¡± It was her father! When Jocelyn heard his voice, her heart skipped a beat. Her father was also in there, and judging from the voice, he seemed to be angry. At the sound of his voice, Lilian shuddered violently. The most difficult person to please in the family was Miss Maria, but the master of the family, Mr. Wilson, was a cranky man. If she angered him, she would be punished. Lilian quickly lowered her head and walked into the dining hall with the milk in her hand. Jocelyn, too, walked nervously into the dining hall. As soon as she walked in, she saw her stepmother and Maria sitting on either side of her father, looking like a loving family of three eating dinner. There was also exquisite food on the table. On the table, the candles were swaying gently in the evening breeze. At the table, Maria placed her hands on the shoulders of Mr. Wilson, and pouted her lips, acting like a good girl, while the Stepmother sat at the side, smiling. They looked like a harmonious family, and Jocelyn¡¯s presence was superfluous. ¡°Master, Madam!¡± Lillian hurriedly walked forward with the milk and explained, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to disturb your mood. It was Miss Jocelyn who insisted on asking me questions, so I raised my voice.¡± She sounded aggrieved. Mr. Wilson looked at the two people in front of him with a frighteningly cold gaze. He shouted angrily, ¡°Jocelyn, it¡¯s you again! What do you want to know? If you want to know anything, you can come in and ask. Why are you shouting like that outside?¡± The stepmother lowered her head and covered her mouth to stifle a chuckle. She seemed to be extremely happy. Then, she said, ¡°Master, don¡¯t be angry. Our Jocelyn has done a great job lately. She found a job outside. Let¡¯s tell Miss Jocelyn the good news at home too. Otherwise, she might feel like she is not part of the family.¡± ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s right, Daddy! Tell her!¡± Maria was delighted to see Jocelyn being reprimanded. She shook her father¡¯s arm and said coquettishly. ¡°Humph! I remember it¡¯s for the sake of your sister and mother that I let you off this time. Otherwise, I¡¯ll definitely make you kneel in the courtyard to reflect on your rude behavior!¡± Wilson rubbed Maria¡¯s head with his hand and turned to Jocelyn. ¡°The servants of the Brown family came to invite Maria over for a party. And this party is intended for Young Master Aren to choose his wife. I think your pretty sister will very likely become Mrs. Brown of the Brown family soon!¡± ¡°If Young Master Aren takes a fancy to your sister, even our family will benefit from it, let alone you, a motherless girl. By then, there will probably be a bunch of people who want to marry you.¡± ¡°You¡¯d better pray that Young Master Aren will take a fancy to your sister!¡± He said while looking at Jocelyn fiercely. He spoke in a way that sounded like Aren already married Maria. ¡°Come to Maria, let Daddy see your face. Let¡¯s see what the future Mrs. Brown looks like!¡± Mr. Wilson smiled at Maria and joked, ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll get your mother to choose a nice dress for you so that you can shine at Young Master Aren¡¯s party!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about this. I will definitely help our daughter choose the best clothes and jewelry!¡± The stepmother added after him. The three of them looked like a real family of three. There was no room for Jocelyn here anymore, and it was superfluous for her to stand here. ¡°Then enjoy your dinner, father. I¡¯ll go back to my room!¡± Jocelyn said. She was already used to scenes as such. ¡°Alright, off you go.¡± Mr. Wilson replied lazily without looking at Jocelyn again. Jocelyn nodded to her father and walked out. At this moment, as Maria watched Jocelyn leave, the smile on her face grew wider and wider. Her eyes were filled with happiness. Then, she looked at her mother. The two of them looked at each other and smiled. ¡­ The next day, Jocelyn went to work as usual. When she went out, she saw Maria dressed up to attend the Brown family banquet. Without thinking, she started the day¡¯s work. At this moment, in the brown family¡¯s luxurious mansion, on a deck chair in the backyard, an old lady with white hair was sitting under the sun. Beside her sat a young and handsome man who was chatting with her. ¡°Keller, what kind of girl do you think Aren will marry? I¡¯m so worried about his marriage. Why doesn¡¯t he want to get married?¡± ¡°Grandma, you¡¯re thinking too much. He¡¯s handsome and successful. What kind of girl doesn¡¯t want to marry him? Maybe he¡¯ll get married today. Don¡¯t worry!¡± Keller looked at the man standing next to him and smiled. Under the large tree beside them stood a man with a robust figure and a cold appearance. He was looking at the two of them with a smile. Although he did not speak, one could tell that he was in a good mood. ¡°Aren¡± Grandma stood up shakily from the recliner and looked at Aren. She said earnestly, ¡°Your parents passed away early. I am the only one who can take care of you now. The family rules state that you can only take over the family when you have an heir. If you don¡¯t get married, how can you take over the family in the future?¡± ¡°Aren, listen to Grandma. When you see a woman you like, you have to take the initiative to go up to her. Don¡¯t miss the opportunity. Did you take a fancy to anyone at the banquet a few days ago? Today, you can ask her to come and introduce her to us.¡± At the mention of the banquet a few days ago, Aren, for some reason, suddenly recalled that extraordinary woman. That rosy face and the wonderful feeling on her lips¡­ ¡°Will she be at the party today? Which family is she from?¡± Aren was lost in thought and did not notice that his grandmother had already called him several times. Keller couldn¡¯t help but chuckle when he saw Allen like this. As Aren¡¯s best friend and also a person with many romantic experiences, he knew exactly what was going on. The way Aren looked reminded him of a teenage boy missing his beloved girl. Perhaps Young Master Aren of the Brown family was already in love with a woman. At this thought, the smile on Keller¡¯s face grew wider and wider. ¡°Aren¡± ¡°Aren! Are you with me? Grandma is talking to you about something serious!¡± ¡°Today, you must pick a woman from this group of ladies. Do you hear me? Don¡¯t be like last time.¡± Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Grandma Brown looked at her handsome grandson with worry written all across her face and knocked her walking stick on the ground forcefully. At this moment, Aren came back to his senses. Looking at his grandmother¡¯s worried expression, he quickly agreed. ¡°Alright, alright. Don¡¯t worry about me. Today¡­ I will try my best to choose a wife.¡± Although reluctant, Aren agreed immediately. His grandmother was his last family member in the world, and she was the one person he didn¡¯t want to disappoint. ¡°Tonight, grandma will also be there at the banquet. I will help you choose a talented and beautiful wife!¡± ¡­ ¡°Maria, I heard that Young Master Aren¡¯s grandmother likes gentle girls the most. Let¡¯s dress plain today and put on as little makeup as possible. I guarantee that she will like it!¡± Her mother smiled and handed Maria a white princess dress and a pearl necklace. When Maria heard the words ¡°Young Master Aren,¡± her heart fluttered and she said shyly. ¡°I¡¯ll follow your arrangements!¡± Mr. Aren was the only heir of the Brown family, so there were tons of girls who wanted to marry him and be part of the Brown family.. He had established a new technology company that was now on the market. It was ranked on the technology company list and was worth more than 100 billion. In a word, as long as a girl married into the Brown family, she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about anything for the rest of her life. And he was one of the rare men from rich families who did not mess around with women. There was no scandalous news about him, and he always behaved decently. This gave him more advantages over the other rich men. Maria, who always regarded herself as a rich lady, had long been looking forward to meeting Aren. ¡°Young Master Aren¡­ I wonder if he likes girls like me!¡± Maria said shyly as she tried on her dress and looked at herself in the mirror. Her mother smiled at her and said firmly, ¡°I don¡¯t think there is a second girl in this world who is as gorgeous as you. If he¡¯s not blind, he will be smitten by you. When the time comes, you can play some tricks to get him¡­¡± Her mother walked over to Maria and whispered something in her ear. ¡°Huh? Is that really okay?¡± Maria looked at her mother and asked, looking blushed. ¡°As long as you listen to me, I guarantee that you¡¯ll bring this husband home. When the time comes, your father will be happy as well. Our Wilsons won¡¯t have to worry about money anymore! That Jocelyn is nothing compared to you!¡± Her mother smiled and said. The two of them smiled and looked like they were sure to make it. ¡­ At the party. ¡°Oh, Miss Emily, you¡¯re here. Please come in!¡± ¡°Miss Vivian, please come in. You¡¯re so beautiful today!¡± ¡°Miss Maria, please come in. There are some fruit tea and snacks prepared. Madam Brown is also inside!¡± A few luxurious cars were parked in front of the Brown Family¡¯s gate. The butler at the gate enthusiastically invited all the young ladies in. He had a bright smile on his face and looked very enthusiastic. A few well-built security guards stood at the door. Maria held her dress up and nodded at the butler with a smile. She followed the attendant inside. The moment she entered, she was stunned by the luxurious decorations inside! After she entered the gate, she passed a very beautiful path. On both sides of the path was a very beautiful scenery. After the attendant told her, Maria knew that this was just the entrance garden of the Brown family. There were all kinds of beautiful sculptures on the road to the garden, as well as beautiful musical fountains. The expensive plants by the roadside were all neatly trimmed, making them look upright and elegant. God, the Brown family was indeed very rich. As Maria walked in, she kept getting amazed by the decorations on the roadside. She couldn¡¯t help but fantasize about the day when she became the wife of the Brown family. She would install a tall and large swing in the garden so that when she sat on it, she would be able to see everything below. Maria thought as she followed the attendant into the hall. At this moment, the hall was already filled with the sound of a beautiful piano. When she walked in, she was surprised to find that the Brown family had actually invited the most famous pianist of the day to play the piano. This was simply grandiose! If I could marry into such a place, I would be able to get whatever I wanted with ease. At the thought, a flash of greed lit up Maria¡¯s eyes, and she ran her eyes over everything in the hall. These expensive wines, and a piano worth ten million. It will all be mine from now on. ¡°Ah, Master Aren and Mrs. Brown are out!¡± ¡°Oh my god, is that Master Aren.¡± ¡°Wow, I didn¡¯t expect Young Master Aren to be so handsome and so¡­ sexy!¡± Just as Maria was looking around at the luxurious decorations, she heard the girls beside her whispering not far away. Their eyes were shining as they looked in a certain direction. Maria followed their gazez. Maria almost let out a scream. Her eyes widened, and her pupils dilated as she looked at the man in the hall. So handsome! He had an unbelievably handsome face. His beautiful eyes were like gems under the light of the hall. He had a high nose bridge and perfect thin lips. Every part of his body was like a treasure meticulously carved by God. His body was strong and powerful. Underneath his clothes, his muscles were vaguely visible. His eyes were cold, but it was this coldness that added a little male charm to him. Maria walked towards Young Master Aren as if she was possessed. She had never seen such a good-looking man. Now the fact that he was rich didn¡¯t seem to matter much. At this moment, Aren was a little frustrated. His eyes swept across the group of women in front of him. The pungent perfume beside him made him feel a little uncomfortable, and he wanted to leave. They were all just a bunch of gold diggers. Everyone came for money, and money was the only thing in their eyes. ¡°Young Master Aren, look at the dress I¡¯m wearing today. Do you think it looks good?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t look at her. Look at my new bracelet. My father specially brought it back for me from Fashion City. There are only ten in the world!¡± ¡°Aren, what kind of perfume do you like?¡± ¡°Master Aren, I heard that you¡¯ve established a technology company. Can I be your assistant in your company?¡± ¡°Master Aren, I just learned how to make Wellington steaks from Chef Michelin recently. When you have time, come to my place and I¡¯ll make it for you.¡± ¡°Aren¡­¡± Aren stood behind his grandmother and nodded politely without saying anything. If it wasn¡¯t for his grandma, he really didn¡¯t want to look at these vulgar people. Hearing their voices, he was more frustrated. Keller sat on a nearby stool and looked at his friend with a smile in his eyes. If not for the fact that he was afraid that Aren would get angry, he really wanted to take a picture of the scene in front of him with a camera. No matter when, as long as he saw this scene, he would definitely laugh until his stomach hurt. ¡°Aren, don¡¯t just stand there. Come sit next to Grandma and answer their questions!¡± Grandma smiled at the cute girls in front of her and looked extremely happy. Aren had no choice but to follow his grandmother¡¯s order and sit down next to her. If he could make his grandma smile and be happy, he was willing to try. At this moment, a woman suddenly screamed and quickly pounced towards Aren. Before Aren could react, he was bumped into by this woman. This woman was none other than Maria. She almost kissed Young Master Aren! What a pity. What a pity! Maria looked disappointed. Then, she looked up at Master Aren in panic and said obediently, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry! Master Aren, I didn¡¯t mean it. It was really too crowded here. I didn¡¯t expect to fall all of a sudden!¡± Aren immediately helped Maria up and pushed her to the side. He frowned and looked down. The corner of his shirt was already stained with a bright red lipstick mark. Damn it! Where the hell did this woman come from? If he didn¡¯t turn around just now, she would have kissed him on the mouth. At the thought of this, Aren¡¯s eyes turned cold, and he felt even more disgusted. This woman actually dared to scheme against him. Unforgivable! Seeing this scene, the rich ladies all covered their mouths in shock and didn¡¯t say anything. They didn¡¯t expect someone to be so daring to do this at the party. This was really strange and embarrassing. Most of the people could tell what Maria was trying to do and could see the disgust on Aren¡¯s face. ¡°Hey, Aren, hurry up and see if this beautiful lady is injured. I think the two of you are very compatible!¡± Although Grandma was surprised, she was also happy to see someone interact so intimately with her grandson. She was overjoyed.. Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Mrs. Brown, I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose! I slipped just now and bumped into Aren. Please don¡¯t be angry with me!¡± Maria pretended to be anxious and looked at Grandma. ¡°I stained Master Aren¡¯s clothes. I will pay for it.¡± Keller looked at Maria curiously. The crowd understood the trick she was playing perfectly, and they secretly despised her for her actions. However, they couldn¡¯t expose her right now. Mrs. Brown was happy to see that there were women who could interact with Arun. She said, ¡°¡±Why would Aren ask you to pay? Oh, you¡¯re such a polite girl!¡± When Grandma heard Maria¡¯s words, she smiled until her eyes narrowed. She looked at Maria kindly and said to Aren, ¡°Aren, don¡¯t always look so cold. Hurry up and get a chair for this lady to sit. I want to talk to her and understand her a little more.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± James immediately got into the car and started the engine. Aren signaled to the maid beside him to bring a chair over. ¡°Grandma, I need to change my clothes.¡± After saying that, he signaled to Keller, who was beside him, to look after his grandma, and then walked towards his room. Maria, who had stayed, sat on a chair brought over by the maid. She sat beside Madam Brown and smiled as she enthusiastically answered her questions. The other girls at the party were furious. They stood on the spot and looked at Maria angrily, wanting to slap her. ¡°Hello, Grandma. My name is Maria. My father is the leader of the Wilson family. I have an elder sister at home¡­¡± Maria was extremely happy. She sat on the stool and answered the questions from Mrs. Brown with a smile. Although Aren took this opportunity to sneak out of the party, Maria successfully attracted the attention of his grandmother. The rich girls at the party were all waiting for Master Aren to come back. But at the end of the party, Madam Brown suddenly realized that Aren didn¡¯t come back at all. ¡°Go and see why Aren is not back yet.¡± Mrs. Brown said to the maid, who immediately nodded and walked towards Aren¡¯s room. Soon, Aren came out of the room. ¡°Aren, the party is about to end. Help me send Miss Maria home. Also, say hello to Wilson and his wife for me!¡± Mrs. Brown nodded at Maria and said. ¡°What¡­¡± Aren heard his grandmother¡¯s words as soon as he walked into the hall. He frowned and wanted to reject her. ¡°What is it, Aren? You don¡¯t want to reject me, do you?¡± Mrs. Brown looked sad. At this moment, everyone understood that the old madam probably wanted to matchmake Ah Lun and Maria. She was very satisfied with Miss Maria. The girls around looked at Maria enviously. They felt jealous and wished that they were the ones standing next to Mrs. Brown. Keller gave Arun a sympathetic look and sighed to himself. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send this lady back!¡± Aren had to nod in agreement. His grandmother hoped that they could spend more time together so that they could develop feelings for each other and get married as soon as possible. Aren had no choice but to promise his grandmother. After all, sending someone home was not all that hard. Aren looked at Maria and extended his hand to give her a gentleman¡¯s bow. He said politely, ¡°Please!¡± At this moment, Maria was extremely excited. She felt like she was blessed by the God of Luck. From the first time she saw Master Aren, she had fallen in love with him. With a little trick, she actually made Young Master Aren send her home! This was an unexpected surprise. Thanks to the trick her mother taught her, she pretended to accidentally fall into Aren¡¯s arms, which indeed facilitated their relationship. ¡°Thank you, Master Aren!¡± Maria shyly bowed to Alun with a smile. Aren gave her a cold look and walked straight out without saying anything. ¡°Aren, remember you must send Miss Maria home safely. Don¡¯t be rude!¡± Seeing Aren¡¯s cold expression, Mrs. Brown couldn¡¯t help but remind him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandma!¡± Aren replied without looking back. Soon, the two of them walked out of the door and got into a car that had been parked outside a long time ago. After the sound of an engine could be heard, the car sped towards the Wilsons¡¯ mansion. Aren acted like he was unapproachable in the car, not giving Maria a chance to talk. The driver in the car seemed to sense his master¡¯s mood, so he sped on, trying to reach the destination as soon as possible. ¡°Everything went so smoothly!. I have to send a message to Father quickly to get them to prepare dinner.¡± Maria was extremely happy as she sat in the luxurious car and looked at the scenery along the way. She immediately took out her phone and sent a message, telling her father to ask Aren to stay for dinner. Time passed quickly. After more than ten minutes, the car steadily stopped at the gate of the Wilson mansion. The servant rushed over and opened the gate. She stood respectfully at the door, waiting for their miss to come out. Maria pushed open the car door and said to the servant with a charming smile. ¡°Father asked you to wait here, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Miss! After Mr. Willson saw your message, he asked me to wait here for you and Master Aren.¡± The servant nodded respectfully and replied. At this moment, Aren had already gotten out of the car. He politely nodded at Maria and said, ¡°I will leave the car here. Let me send you in. Otherwise, Grandma will blame me.¡± Although he sent Miss Maria back, his attitude didn¡¯t seem to have changed much. He was still cold. But Maria did not feel that his attitude was inappropriate. Instead, the anticipation and joy in her heart became stronger and stronger, and she also liked Aren more and more. ¡°Come on in, Aren. Father and Mother are waiting for us inside!¡± Maria blushed and replied gently. Aren followed Maria¡¯s footsteps towards the mansion. They passed a large garden and saw Wilson and his wife waiting at the entrance of the mansion. ¡°They¡¯re your parents, right?¡± Aren asked. ¡°Yes, Master Aren!¡± Hearing Arun¡¯s question, Maria felt even more shy and excited. Step by step, they walked quickly towards the middle-aged couple standing there. The couple looked at the two of them walking closer and smiled in satisfaction. They looked at Aren as if they were looking at a mobile ATM. The Brown family was wealthy, and Master Aren was a business genius. They were very satisfied with him. If they could get close to the Brown family, they would be able to hold their heads high in New York City in the future. Aren walked up to the Wilsons and forced a polite smile on his cold face. ¡°Master Aren, thank you for sending my daughter back. Please come in and rest. I¡¯ve prepared top-grade tea!¡± Mr. Willson looked at Aren with satisfaction and spoke first. ¡°Yes, please come in.¡± Maria¡¯s mother hurriedly said. Everyone in New York wanted Aren, the successor of the Brown family, to be their son-in-law, so the Wilsons would try their best to make him stay. Aren was unmoved by their enthusiasm. He still maintained a faint smile on his face and calmly rejected, ¡°Thank you for your enthusiasm, but unfortunately, I still have something to do in the company and don¡¯t have time to drink tea here. I¡¯m really sorry!¡± His words were polite but also made people feel that he was not easy to approach. Mr. Willson hesitated for a moment, looking disappointed. However, Maria¡¯s mother quickly reacted. She secretly nudged Mr. Wilson with her elbow, hinting at him not to be overhasty. She smiled and said, ¡°Aren, you can go ahead. You¡¯re welcome here at any time. Maria is waiting for you at home.¡± ¡°Yes, Aren. You can come over when you have time!¡± Maria immediately understood what her mother meant and said. The fact that Aren sent her home was already a huge victory for her today. ¡°Alright, see you around then, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, and Miss Maria!¡± Aren smiled in satisfaction.. Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After saying goodbye, Young Master Aren turned around and walked out. What he did not notice was that Willson and his wife were following behind him in small steps. Maria looked even more infatuated as she looked at Young Master Aren¡¯s departing figure. The three of them followed him towards the gate. Young Master Aren was an honored guest. It would be bad if anything happened to him here. Besides, they should send him out of the house out of courtesy. After all, the Brown Family was not an ordinary small family. Many people wanted to curry favor with them, but they did not have the means. After walking for a while, what the three people behind them did not expect was that for some reason, he suddenly stopped and stared ahead, looking shocked. ¡°It¡¯s her. Very good, I¡¯ve finally found you!¡± Aren narrowed his eyes and tried hard to recognize a woman who was walking over. This person in front of him was the bold woman he had been searching for these few days. Aren gritted his teeth so hard that cracking sounds could be heard. Now, he was furious. Thinking back, he felt pain again on his lower body. He would probably never forget the pain from that day. ¡°Woman, how dare you appear in front of me again?¡± Aren mumbled to himself and strode towards the woman. The three people behind him were dumbfounded. They were afraid that they had done something that angered Aren. Maria quickened her pace and did not care about etiquette. ¡°Stop!¡± Arun grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s wrist. ¡°Where are you trying to run?¡± What just happened made Jocelyn, who just got off from her work, jump in shock. She looked up and saw a pair of deep, cold, but unusually good-looking eyes! The moment their eyes met, both of them were obviously stunned for a moment. That night, the light was dim, and it was the first time Aren saw Jocelyn¡¯s face clearly under the light. She was even more beautiful and alluring than he remembered. Jocelyn was also stunned. She recognized the man as the man who booked a room on the top floor of the hotel that day! How could he be here? Why was he here? Jocelyn looked at Aren in confusion. Recalling what happened that day, she got even angrier. She struggled free from his grip and glared at him. ¡°Why are you here? What else do you want?¡± This shameless bastard actually dared to appear in her house and even looked like he was going to question her. Just when Jocelyn was getting angry, she saw Maria behind him. Maria looked nervous and suspicious, which made Jocelyn even angrier, thinking to herself, ¡°They are indeed a team!¡± There was something wrong with the wine that day, and the waiter was up to no good. All of this was actually a scheme by Maria to ruin her future! At this thought, Jocelyn became extremely angry. Her eyes were filled with anger as she shouted, ¡°You bastard!¡± Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, who were following closely behind, turned pale with fright. Their mouths were wide open as they watched the scene in front of them, and their hearts were in turmoil. They had respectfully sent Aren out because they were afraid that someone would offend him. The scene in front of them made them both shocked and afraid, not knowing what to say and do. Mr. Wilson was especially frightened because he knew very well how influential the Brown family was in New York City, and now he hated Jocelyn to the core for being so rude to him. With a furious look on his face, he pushed Maria aside and rushed forward, shouting at Jocelyn, ¡°Jocelyn, are you courting death? How dare you be so rude to the young master of the Brown Family! After your mother died, I didn¡¯t teach you well, which is why you are behaving like a shrew in front of our guests!¡± His eyes were wide open, and the veins on his neck were bulging in a frightening manner. He roared at Jocelyn. Jocelyn turned to look at Ah Lun, her eyes widened in shock. ¡°Brown?¡± How was that possible? He was actually the son of a famous top family in New York City? Then why did he do that thing that day? Jocelyn was stunned and at a loss for words. Maria, who was standing at the side, was secretly delighted when she saw Jocelyn¡¯s shocked face. To see Jocelyn being scolded in front of Aren was exactly what she wanted. The anger on Mr. Wilson¡¯s face didn¡¯t disappear as he continued shouting. ¡°It seems that I made the wrong decision to send you to university. You lost all your manners!¡± On the other hand, Maria¡¯s mother smiled and patted Mr. Wilson on the chest. ¡°Darling, don¡¯t be angry. We¡¯ll teach her when we get back? Now tell her to apologize to him.¡± After being reminded, Willson¡¯s expression finally eased a little. He forced a smile and looked at Aren. ¡°I¡¯m sorry that my eldest daughter behaved so impetuously. I apologize on her behalf!¡± With a smile on his lips, Aren sized up Jocelyn playfully. ¡°Oh? Is she your daughter too?¡± Now things got more interesting. He did not expect what she said that night was true! She was not a call girl but the eldest daughter of the Wilsons. However, it seemed that her status in the family was low, and she was treated even worse than her servants. Being reprimanded by her father, she didn¡¯t dare to say a word. Apparently, not every daughter of the Wilsons was pampered. Aren looked at Jocelyn inquisitively, and a cold smile appeared on his face. But for some reason, Aren did not want to see her being reprimanded by Mr. Wilson. He smiled and looked at Jocelyn teasingly. ¡°Mr. Wilson, I believe you don¡¯t mind me taking your daughter back, do you? I have something to discuss with her alone!¡± The moment he said that, everyone was shocked. ¡°Aren!¡± Maria stomped her foot in indignation. Mr. Wilson looked shocked and asked again, ¡°What? Are you taking Jocelyn back?¡± ¡°We have some things to settle. Mr. Wilson, you don¡¯t mind, do you?¡± Aren suddenly smiled, looking handsome and noble. ¡°No! I¡¯m not going!¡± Jocelyn retorted loudly. Although she now knew that the man in front of her was the successor of the Brown family, Aren, and that he was not someone who colluded with Maria to set her up, this did not mean that she wanted to be alone with Aren. She had suffered enough the last time! ¡°Damn bitch. Aren asked you to go over because he likes you. Don¡¯t be ungrateful!¡± Mr. Wilson glared at Jocelyn and retorted. Then, he said to Aren, trying to please him, ¡°Take her away. You¡¯d better teach this bitch a lesson so that she won¡¯t be so rude next time!¡± Jocelyn stared at her father in disbelief. Aren nodded in satisfaction. He glanced at everyone and said, ¡°Alright, thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Wilson. I¡¯ll take this lady away now!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, beautiful lady!¡± Aren gestured towards the door and smiled. When his eyes met Jocelyn¡¯s, he looked creepy. Jocelyn stood rooted to the ground with a look of unwillingness on her face. Mr. Willson narrowed his eyes and said, ¡°If you dare not go, you know what I¡¯ll do!¡± These words left Jocelyn with no choice. She knew that his father would use her job and school to threaten her. She stood there with her hands clenched into fists and walked towards the door a moment later. ¡°Aren.¡± Maria looked at the two of them as they left and shouted in a low voice. However, they were already far away. Mrs. Wilson looked at Jocelyn¡¯s back coldly and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Maria. It seems that she has offended Mr. Brown. I¡¯ve heard about Mr. Brown¡¯s temper. He won¡¯t let Jocelyn off easy. I just hope that she doesn¡¯t affect your reputation or his impression of you.¡± Jocelyn followed Young Master Aren to the door of the mansion. He walked to the car and looked at Jocelyn, saying, ¡°Get in!¡± ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± Jocelyn stood at the door and glared at Aren. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do anything to you! If you don¡¯t want to go, you can go back. But if your father is angry¡­¡± Aren opened the car door and looked at her meaningfully. He looked like he had planned this for a long time and wanted to swallow her whole, without giving her a chance to reject. Although Jocelyn was not happy, she remembered what her father had just said and walked into the car. She sat furthest away from him and looked out of the window unhappily. He was up to no good, and no one knew what he wanted to do. ¡°Master, where are we going?¡± After Aren got into the car, the driver, James, asked immediately. ¡°Go home!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± James immediately got into the car and started the engine.. Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What do you want?¡± Jocelyn asked, trying to sound calm. As soon as she got out of the car, she was brought to a large luxurious room. The room was empty. The renovation of the entire room was a dark color that made people feel oppressed. In the middle of the room was a large soft white bed. The soft blanket looked comfortable and luxurious. Aren waited until Jocelyn entered the room and then immediately locked the door. He smiled strangely and turned around to look at her. Although Aren was handsome, the way he looked right now was really creepy! ¡°Is he going to retaliate?¡± Jocelyn thought. Looking at Aren walking towards him step by step, she was shocked and could not believe it. She did not expect that she would accidentally offend such a Satan. When she passed through the Brown family¡¯s villa just now, she found that the decorations here were extraordinarily luxurious. It was ten times bigger and more beautiful than the Wilsons¡¯ villa! ¡°Guess what I am gonna do.¡± Aren slowly untied the tie around his neck and threw it aside. A wicked smile appeared on his handsome face as he walked towards Jocelyn step by step Aren slowly untied the tie around his neck and threw it aside. A wicked smile appeared on his handsome face as he walked towards Jocelyn step by step. At this moment, Jocelyn had already retreated to the wall, watching warily as he approached her. When she was at home, she could not stop this person from taking her away, so Jocelyn did not expect anyone to help her now. Moreover, she was alone in Aren¡¯s bedroom. Jocelyn was terrified as she watched Aren walk slowly toward her. ¡°I thought you were a bad guy that day¡­ That¡¯s why I did that!¡± Jocelyn explained anxiously. However, she looked like a frightened rabbit now, which made Aren want to bully her even more. The woman in front of him was obviously afraid, but she pretended to be calm, which made her even more irresistible. Her face was extremely pale from fear, and her red lips were pale too. The eyelashes on her large watery eyes were blinking non-stop, like a butterfly that was dipped in water, wanting to fly in the air, and her slender waist was attracting Aren¡¯s gaze. Although Jocelyn was thin, her breasts were extremely full and upright. Her waist was so slender that one could grasp it with one hand, and her straight legs were wrapped in a dress. What a stunner! The delicate feeling on his hand that day was still lingering in Aren¡¯s mind. The special sweetness between his lips and teeth was unforgettable. Aren¡¯s eyes darkened, and he slowly walked closer to her. The more afraid she was, the more interested Aren was in her. He was like a cat chasing a mouse. A teasing look flashed across his eyes as he forced the woman into a corner. His tall body enveloped her, and the entire room was instantly filled with an ambiguous and intriguing aura. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, don¡¯t you know that you have to pay the price for coming to a man¡¯s room?¡± Aren smiled seductively, his handsome face enough to bewitch any woman. With that, his long, powerful fingers grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s chin, forcing her pretty face to look up at his eyes. Panic flashed across Jocelyn¡¯s eyes, but she forced herself to calm down. ¡°Sir, I didn¡¯t mean to offend you that day. I¡¯ve already apologized to you. But today, you brought me here by force.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Aren looked dangerous. ¡°It seems like you know that you were the one who broke into my room that day. How dare you did that to me¡­¡± At this point, he leaned over and lowered his head, moving his lips closer to Jocelyn¡¯s ear. His soft and cold lips were almost rubbing against her earlobe. His voice was soft and flirtatious. ¡°So, how are you going to pay for what you did?¡± Jocelyn had never experienced anything like this before. Her body was already starting to shake uncontrollably. She felt something strange in her ears and the warm breath of the man against her ear. Instinctively, she turned her head. Aren opened his eyes slightly, and the two of them looked at each other in this position. They were so close that their noses were almost touching. The man¡¯s warm breath pounced on Jocelyn¡¯s pale face, mixed with the scent of male hormones, making her feel suffocated. Jocelyn¡¯s face quickly turned red, and her long eyelashes fluttered in fear. Her eyes were like beautiful diamonds that flickered with an alluring charm. At this moment, Aren¡¯s slightly invasive gaze was right in front of Jocelyn, and his face was even more handsome. Although there was no smile on his face, it made him look even more dominating. Admittedly, he was indeed the most handsome man Jocelyn had seen and the most dangerous man as well. Jocelyn wanted to pull away from him, but before she could move her feet, the man grabbed her waist and landed a rough kiss on her lips. ¡°Um!¡± Jocelyn wanted to push him away, but the man immediately tied her hands behind her back and hugged her tightly. Her chest was immediately pressed against the man¡¯s chest. She felt that her mouth was being invaded and then pried open. Under his attack, she was completely hopeless and soon gave in. Jocelyn felt dizzy with intense fear. The strong male scent almost suffocated her, and she didn¡¯t even notice that a hand was slowly creeping up to her chest. At this point, Aren was totally out of his mind, infatuated by the smell of her body. His actions were rough and brutal, and his big and powerful hands had already unbuttoned the top button of the girl¡¯s shirt. As he stripped the snow-white bra away, a pair of snow-white breasts immediately popped out. Being violently rubbed by his hand, the breasts turned into different shapes. Naturally, he was already rock hard on his lower body. The hard part was pressed against Jocelyn¡¯s soft abdomen, making her feel even more violated He could not resist anymore! Suddenly, he lifted Jocelyn by the waist. The girl cried out, and her legs subconsciously wrapped around his waist. Aren took a step forward, pressing her back against the wall. Her hands were tied behind her back by one of his hands, and his other hand had already reached under her skirt and touched the edge of her panties! Jocelyn was so embarrassed that she almost fainted. She naturally knew what he was planning to do. With a pale face, she screamed, ¡°Please, don¡¯t¡± Her voice was trembling. Unfortunately, she was restrained by the man and could not move at all. Just the cries from her mouth were obviously unable to wake the man up. Aren¡¯s eyes were extremely dark as he stared at the girl¡¯s snow-white breasts, as well as her slender and tight waist. He gulped and said with a hoarse voice. ¡°Do you know every time you struggle, you stir up my flames of desire.¡± With that, he kissed her again impatiently, swallowing her words and cries. Then, another long and deep kiss. Aren was addicted to the girl in front of him. At this moment, he threw away all his rationality and only wanted to possess and violate her! As for Jocelyn, being violated by a man for the first time in her life, she forgot to breathe. She even forgot that she should give the man a hard bite on his lips to make him let go of her. The heavy breathing, warm tears, and the girl¡¯s limp body made the temperature in the room seem to rise. With the last bit of rationality left in her, she could feel that the man¡¯s erection had already broken through the zipper of his pants and was pressing against her thigh. As the man was kissing her, she subconsciously started to squirm. The hard thing kept rubbing against the inside of her thigh, trying to find a gap to make deeper contact with her. She had never thought that she would be violated by a man who she had only met twice. She could imagine that at this moment, her clothes were open, and her entire body was pressed against the wall and played around with wantonly by a man. A sense of shame and strangeness that she had never felt before made her entire body feel weak. She then thought about her own experience¡ªthe harsh scolding from her father and stepmother, the humiliation from her stepsister. Now, was she going to let her only precious chastity be mercilessly taken away by a stranger? No! No! No! Warm tears welled up in her eyes and she stopped struggling. However, she could no longer hold back her cries of despair. Aren also stopped at this moment. He raised his dark eyes that were filled with lust slightly and met the girl¡¯s hopeless and helpless gaze. Hot tears landed on his face, extinguishing his lust and returning his rationality to his brain. Damn it! Why did I almost lose my mind! But why was she crying so sadly? Because he had bullied her? Because he had gone too far? Feeling his whole body on fire, Aren turned his face away and frowned. He seemed to have gone a little too far. He thought that she was just like the women out there who would use all means to seduce him and that her resistance was just an act. Letting out a deep breath, Aren¡¯s voice was cold, but he did not want to look Jocelyn in the eye. ¡°You don¡¯t want to have sex with me? Don¡¯t you want something from me?¡± Jocelyn started crying harder. This was the first time Aren was faced with such a situation, and it was the first time he felt a little helpless. However, his voice was still cold and hard. ¡°Be it cheque, company, or shares, I can give you anything you want.¡± At this point, he frowned and looked at the girl in disdain. He reached out to wipe the tears off her wet face. ¡°Don¡¯t cry. When a woman cries, she will become ugly.¡± Jocelyn wiped her tears and sniffed. ¡°You want to buy me with money and cover up what you did to me today? To make your conscience feel better? I¡¯m sorry, but if I need money, I can earn it by myself!¡± Looking at Jocelyn who looked confused and was trying to act calm, he suddenly couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°It¡¯s not the tone you used when you were begging me to let you off just now.¡± Even at this moment, she still wanted to act tough. However, he still let go of Jocelyn¡¯s hands. She immediately pulled on her shirt to cover her body, and her teary eyes were filled with vigilance. ¡°Sir, don¡¯t tell me you want to talk to me in this position forever. Can you put me down first?¡± Seeing that she was trying her best to stay calm, Aren could not help but want to tease her again, so he leaned closer. ¡°What if I want to talk to you in this position?¡± With that, Aren, who had lost his lust, started having a physical reaction again. Jocelyn¡¯s pale face turned red again. She bit her lips tightly as tears welled up in her eyes. Damn it! Why was she crying again? At that moment, the door lock suddenly started turning¡­ Chapter 11 - Being Interrupted by Grandma Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Aren, I heard you brought back a girl?¡± An old voice came from the door. The voice sounded surprised. Just when the voice finished speaking, there was a sound of the door unlocking. What was going on! Hearing this voice, Aren frowned and looked angry. When the door was opened, their position was completely exposed to everyone. Much to everyone¡¯s surprise, the cold and unapproachable Young Master Aren was holding a young girl who looked almost in a daze. The young girl was even pushed against the wall by Aren. Their skin was touching, and their breaths mingled. Because the door was suddenly opened, both of them stopped doing what they were doing, but one could still tell from the vibe of the room what was going on. ¡°Ah!¡± Hearing the sound outside the door, the girl in Aren¡¯s arms screamed and pounced into Ah Lun¡¯s arms like a frightened little kitten. Her messy hair fluttered in the air, and the blush on her face had not faded yet, making her look even more cute and sexy. The shame of being looked at like that made her feel very insecure, so she instinctively sought protection from Aren¡¯s arms, but it made her look like she was throwing herself at him. A rare look of embarrassment appeared on Aren¡¯s cold face. His body subconsciously covered the exposed skin of the woman in his arms, not wanting anyone to see a single bit of her snow-white skin. ¡°Grandma, why did you enter my room without my permission?¡± Being interrupted while doing that thing was really unacceptable. His proud lower body was still burning and rock hard, unwilling to give up just yet. Being dragged down from cloud nine really pissed Aren off, and under such circumstances, there was no way that he could continue exploring. Aren tried to rein in the lust and reached out to pull on the zipper of his pants, but his lower body was still standing proudly like an unstoppable beast breaking out of its cage. He frowned and pulled the zipper up. After trying a few times, he still did not pull it up. His handsome face was slightly red, and a rare trace of embarrassment appeared on his usually cold face. ¡°Damn! Can you just return to the normal size?¡± Aren mumbled. Looking at the scene in front of her, Grandma Brown smiled like a flower. She looked at the two of them and nodded, her voice revealing extreme joy. ¡°Oh, Grandma see what¡¯s happening now. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll leave at once. You guys continue.¡± She turned around and mumbled, ¡°I need to start preparing for the engagement banquet¡­¡± Although her voice was softer, it still reached the ears of the two in the room. ¡°Engagement? No¡­ We¡¯re not¡­¡± Although Jocelyn was afraid, she did not want to get involved with the young master of the Brown Family. However, before she could finish, Aren covered her mouth. ¡°Shh!¡± Aren made a gesture with his finger to shut Jocelyn up. ¡°Do you still think we can explain ourselves right now like this?¡± His words were powerful and righteous, but no one knew that when his grandmother mentioned the engagement, a look of joy flashed across his eyes, and a rare smile appeared on his lips. He wanted to do this anyway, and since Grandma brought it up first, he was more than happy to comply. After saying that, Mrs. Brown closed the door with a smile and walked out of the hall without worry. At the same time, she was secretly planning the engagement. She was extremely happy! As the only young master of the Brown family, Aren had been cold ever since his parents passed away. Very few people could enter his heart. He didn¡¯t even have many good friends, let alone girls! This was unprecedented! Mrs. Brown thought that her grandson was not into women, but thankfully, he was. At this thought, Madam Brown felt that she was at least ten years younger. She smiled and walked towards the hall. At this moment, Aren leaned forward to look at Jocelyn with a deep gaze. Just when he was about to speak, he heard a voice coming from inside the room.. Chapter 12 - Cooperation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A lively song came from somewhere. Someone was calling Jocelyn. Jocelyn glared at Aren and quickly took out her phone. ¡°I need to take this call. Don¡¯t make a sound!¡± With an unnegotiable look in his eyes, Aren pressed Jocelyn¡¯s hand down and warned in a low voice, ¡°If you want me to keep quiet, you have to put the phone on speaker!¡± ¡°You are unreasonable!¡± Jocelyn whispered angrily. Aren continued to restrain the woman¡¯s slender wrist, and his gaze was cold. ¡°It¡¯s up to you whether to accept it or not!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll put it on speaker!¡± She was speechless. The moment the call went through, Jocelyn put the phone on speaker. The moment the call was picked up, a sharp voice sounded from the phone. ¡°Where are you? Jocelyn, you b*tch, how dare you offend Young Master Aren! You must beg him to forgive you, or you¡¯ll be dead when you come back! You b*tch¡­¡± The girl on the phone was talking at the top of her lungs. Her voice was hoarse and unpleasant like a rooster, but based on the tone of her voice, one could still tell that she was Maria. After confirming that it was Maria, he immediately hung it up. ¡°Is that how she normally treats you?¡± A trace of anger appeared in Aren¡¯s eyes, and the cold expression on his face was even colder than before. He frowned and looked at Jocelyn, who was used to it. He could tell from the way her father talked to her today that she had a low status in the family. However, he did not expect that even her stepsister was rude to her. He couldn¡¯t imagine what sort of life Jocelyn was having in that family. What surprised Aren even more was that Maria, who behaved gentle and ladylike, was actually like a shrew in private. She was ruthless and vicious. Aren felt a trace of inexplicable emotion in his heart, making him blurted out without thinking, ¡°Let¡¯s cooperate!¡± ¡°What? Cooperation?¡± Jocelyn was a little surprised. She did not know what he meant by cooperation, and she did not know why he wanted to cooperate. ¡°I think you can guess one thing or two from what my grandma said, right? I need a wife¡­ at least on paper.¡± Aaron looked at Jocelyn fixedly, and a rare serious expression appeared on his face. ¡°Let¡¯s enter a three-year contract marriage.¡± ¡°What? A contract marriage?¡± When Jocelyn heard this, she was dumbfounded. Due to the shock, she stood rooted to the ground, seemingly deep in thought. As the daughter of her family, she had always been running back and forth between school and home. She had never heard of the so-called ¡°contract marriage¡± and did not know what it was. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, let me introduce myself to you.¡± The expression of the man in front of her did not change, but for some reason, he gave off a sharp aura. ¡°I¡¯m from the Brown family. You can call me Aren.¡± Although Jocelyn had long known the identity of the man from her father, she was still in a daze. She couldn¡¯t quite put the man, who brutally violated her several times, together with the noble Mr. Brown. It was too surreal. Aren continued to tell her his plan in detail with a firm expression on his face. ¡°I believe you know that people of our status need marriage to shut everyone up, and you happen to be in trouble, right? Don¡¯t you want to leave that place where you have absolutely no freedom?¡± The entire room was extremely quiet, and only Young Master Aren¡¯s voice could be heard. While thinking about what Aren said, her heart was beating fast. ¡°This is a contract marriage. In the next three years, I¡¯ll help you leave your family. I can even give you some money to develop your career so that you won¡¯t have to tolerate these people in your family.¡± ¡°And the only thing you need to do is help me have a child in the three-year marriage and promise not to do anything that will sully your title as Mrs. Brown.¡± ¡°When the three years are up, you can marry anyone you like!¡± Chapter 13 - Signing the Contract Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Contract marriage! Give birth to a child! She could get married after three years. Jocelyn was not yet able to process the information that was thrown at her just now. She looked shocked, but her mind was racing. In other words, she would become Aren¡¯s fake wife for three years and give birth to a child for him. This way, she would be able to leave the Wilson family and obtain career support. ¡°I need to give birth to a child?¡± Jocelyn repeated Aren¡¯s words in shock. At this thought that he put his hand into her skirt and brutally rubbed her breasts just now, Jocelyn blushed and looked at Aren reluctantly. ¡°Won¡¯t giving birth to a child mean having sex with him?¡± This was unacceptable, and she hesitated. ¡°Ha!¡± Aren sneered as if he had seen through her thoughts. He said mockingly, ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. I¡¯m not interested in a woman like you. If you want, we can try IVF! That way, you won¡¯t touch me at all!¡± He looked at Jocelyn with disdain. When he saw her exposed and delicate skin, the lust in his eyes was suppressed and he remained cold. He never expected that a woman would actually dislike interacting with him so much. This knowledge made him feel extremely indignant! ¡°I¡¯ll call my lawyer now. Do you want to go home and become someone¡¯s eyesore or become my contracted wife and have freedom? Think about it and make your choice!¡± Aren¡¯s face was cold as he took out his phone and started to contact his personal lawyer. Jocelyn was a little hesitant. If she really signed the agreement with Aren. it would definitely be very beneficial to her, but it also meant that she would become a thorn in Maria¡¯s flesh. By then, it was impossible to reconcile their relationship anymore and she didn¡¯t know what vicious little tricks Maria would play on her to seek revenge. Jocelyn immediately recalled what happened at the banquet a few days ago. That glass of wine and that waiter must have been Maria¡¯s doing. If she did not sign the agreement with Aren right now, something a thousand times more vicious might happen in the future, and her situation in the family would be even more dangerous! In that case, it was better to cooperate with Aren so as to avoid future troubles. She believed that Maria would no longer dare to do anything to her, and although Aren had molested her several times, he didn¡¯t look like someone who would go back on his word. Now, this contract thing didn¡¯t sound all that bad to her. After thinking it through, although Jocelyn still looked hesitant, she had already made up her mind. Aren¡¯s personal lawyer quickly rushed over from his residence. Looking at the two people in the room, he was not surprised. He held a printed contract in his hand and placed it in front of them. ¡°If you two have considered it, you can sign it now. But I have to remind you that once you sign this contract, it will be legally binding. There will be no room for regret. Please consider it carefully!¡± The private lawyer handed the contract to the two of them so that they could take a closer look. Without looking at the agreement, Aren signed his name on it and handed it to his personal lawyer. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, your fate is in your own hands.¡± After signing the contract, Aren looked at the hesitant woman in front of him coldly and said, ¡°I hope you can make the right decision. In that case, I won¡¯t have to waste my time looking for someone else. Of course, I believe that many people will be willing to sign this contract with me.¡± Jocelyn clenched her fists tightly and looked hesitant. She did want to escape from the family, but marrying the young master of the Brown family¡­ It sounded a little crazy. Jocelyn held the contract in her hands and looked at it word for word. She looked solemn and frowned. ¡°Have you considered it?¡± Aren handed the fountain pen in his hand to her and said calmly, ¡°A free life or a miserable life.. It is up to you!¡± Chapter 14 - I Want to Marry Her Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After reading the contract, Jocelyn found nothing wrong with it. She closed her eyes and flipped to the last page. ¡°I¡¯ll sign it.¡± The tip of the pen quickly brushed across the paper, making a rustling sound. Seeing this scene, Aren¡¯s lips curled up, and a triumphant smile appeared on his face. Everything went according to his plan. He successfully made her sign the contract. After a few swooshes, Jocelyn signed her name on the last page. After signing, the lawyer walked up and put away the contract. With a smile on his face, he said, ¡°The contract is in effect now. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll leave first! I wish the two of you a happy life!¡± The lawyer smiled at the two of them and left. After signing the contract, for some reason, Jocelyn heaved a sigh of relief, as if a huge rock had been lifted from her shoulders. Now that she finally had someone to share the burden with, she felt a sense of relief. Although the man in front of her was cold, he looked like a reliable person. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, happy working with you!¡± Arens¡¯s face regained its indifference. He walked up and held Jocelyn¡¯s hand, saying indifferently, ¡°From now on, you are mine. If you need any help, you can come to me anytime. After all, I don¡¯t want my wife to be bullied by others and disgrace my family name. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to see my grandmother to discuss the engagement!¡± ¡°This quick?¡± Jocelyn was shocked. She knew that she would visit the elders of the Brown Family after signing the contract, but she didn¡¯t expect it to come so quickly. Her mind was still in a mess, and she didn¡¯t know what to say. She had never fantasized about having a marriage, let alone meeting the parents of her husband. As if sensing her nervousness, Aren glanced at Jocelyn and said indifferently, ¡°What are you afraid of? My grandma doesn¡¯t eat people. Besides, she has always been kind to any woman who might become my wife.¡± Although his face was still cold, one could still tell that he was trying to put her at ease. After saying that, Aren stood up and walked out. In a hurry, she adjusted her clothes and followed Aren. Now that she had signed the contract, she had to fulfill it. However, she did not know what kind of person Madam Brown was and how she would treat her granddaughter-in-law. A short distance later, Aren ushered Jocelyn into the hall, where Mrs. Brown was already waiting at the dining table. Aren knew that his grandmother would wait for them in the living room. If his grandmother wanted him to get married, she would probably agree to his marriage even if he got married now, so she wouldn¡¯t make things difficult for Jocelyn. As soon as Jocelyn walked into the spacious hall, she saw a white-haired old lady looking in their direction with a smile. Her eyes were filled with smiles, and her clothes were simple but still well-made. In the middle of the large hall, there was a long round table that was used for formal receptions. It seemed that Madam Brown really took her seriously. She did not have the domineering aura of a rich person at all. Instead, she looked very amiable, like¡­ her grandfather and grandmother that she had long lost. Knowing this, Jocelyn relaxed a little. She smiled and walked towards Madam Brown. ¡°WOW!¡± When Mrs. Brown saw her grandson leading a beautiful young girl in, she sized up Jocelyn from head to toe with a satisfied expression. Although she said just now that she would prepare the marriage agreement immediately, it was still impossible for a girl to enter the family if she did not meet the Brown family¡¯s requirements. However, as the girl walked towards her step by step just now with a beautiful figure and a polite smile on her face, she definitely met all the criteria. Jocelyn had a fair face that made her look youthful and energetic. When she smiled, she gave people a sense of comfort. This girl was not bad! The smile in Mrs. Brown¡¯s eyes deepened. She quickly called the girl forward to let her take a closer look. ¡°Beautiful lady, what¡¯s your name? Who are your parents? What other relatives do you have?¡± She sounded extremely satisfied with Jocelyn. Before waiting for Jocelyn to reply, Aren suddenly said to the two people in front of him, ¡°Grandma, her name is Jocelyn, and I want to marry her!¡± His words were like a sudden clap of thunder, making Mrs. Brown¡¯s eyes widen in shock.. Chapter 15 - Meeting Madam Brown Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What? You want to get married?¡± Mrs. Brown stood up from her chair and looked at Aren in surprise. Her grandson had finally brought back a girl and was about to marry the girl in front of him. This development was so fast that she couldn¡¯t believe what she had just heard. At this rate, she would be able to get a grandson next year! Hearing his grandmother¡¯s question, Aren did not hesitate at all and repeated. His eyes were very firm, and he did not seem to be joking. Moreover, Aren had a stubborn personality since he was young, and he would definitely think of ways to accomplish what he had decided. When Madam Brown heard this again, she looked at the two people in front of her happily and said, ¡°God, this is great. My grandson is finally getting married!¡± Her grandson had always been indifferent to the women around him. Unexpectedly, her grandson actually brought back such a beautiful girl today. One look and you could tell that she was a good girl. This really satisfied Madam Brown. Mrs. Brown continued to look at the little girl carefully. She pulled Jocelyn aside and asked enthusiastically, ¡°Sweet girl, tell me your name and what you do. Who else is in your family?¡± Jocelyn forced a smile and looked at Aren for help. ¡°Just answer truthfully!¡± Aren said casually as he sat at the side, a trace of happiness flashed across his face. However, Jocelyn¡¯s line of sight was quickly blocked by Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown continued kindly, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about him. Just tell me the truth!¡± Jocelyn had no choice but to look away and reply politely, ¡°Hello, grandma. My name is Jocelyn. I just graduated from university and am an intern assistant fashion designer. My father is Mr. Wilson, and I have a stepmother and a stepsister at home!¡± ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Madam Brown was extremely satisfied. ¡°If this brat, Aren, bullies you, just tell Grandma. I¡¯ll help you deal with him! Now that you¡¯re part of the Brown family, if you need anything in the future, let Aren help you. Don¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± Looking at Mrs. Brown, Jocelyn smiled sincerely. Mrs. Brown was amiable and very concerned about her like her grandmother, who had passed away, used to be. ¡°So this is the old madam of the Brown family.¡± Jocelyn thought. Though her hair was all gray, because she took good care of her skin, she looked like someone in their fifties. ¡°I¡¯m not gonna bully her!¡± Aren glanced at Jocelyn and spoke with disdain. As if warning Aren, Madam Brown said, ¡°Aren, don¡¯t hate Grandma for being a nag. I have to remind you that you have to cherish someone you like. If you miss a chance, you might miss it for the rest of your life. Don¡¯t regret it when the time comes. You have to treat Miss Jocelyn well. Don¡¯t make her sad!¡± No one else in the world knew better than her what kind of a boy her grandson was. He always looked cold on the outside and said things that he didn¡¯t mean to say, but If someone could enter and open up his heart, he would treat them sincerely. However, more often than not, this cold look of his would accidentally hurt and scare off people closest to him. Knowing that his grandma was sincerely teaching him something important, Aren put away the cold expression on his face and said, ¡°I know, Grandma. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Hearing that, Madam Brown smiled at the two of them and said, ¡°Alright, Miss Jocelyn, stay for dinner tonight. I¡¯ve already asked the kitchen to make more dishes today. I don¡¯t know if Miss Jocelyn likes them! Miss Jocelyn, you must not decline, or else I will be sad!¡± In the end, Jocelyn was forced to stay for dinner. She sat at a luxurious table and looked at the table of dishes in front of her. These dishes were all delicacies from all over the world. Madam Brown had specially instructed her servants to make them for Jocelyn. ¡°Aren, why are you sitting there still? Hurry up and get some food for Miss Jocelyn.¡¯ Madam Brown looked at Jocelyn with a smile on her face. She kept making Jocelyn eat the food and said, ¡°When you officially marry into the Brown family, I will get the kitchen to cook according to Miss Jocelyn¡¯s taste.¡± Seeing this, Jocelyn felt warmth in her heart. She smiled and nodded at Mrs. Brown. ¡°Thank you for your hospitality, grandma. I really like the food now!¡± Looking at the scene, Aren smiled secretly. He was happy that Jocelyn could put a smile on his grandma¡¯s face and happy about choosing Jocelyn as his partner. ¡°Aren, when do you plan to announce the marriage? I¡¯ve been looking forward to this day for a long time. Everyone in the family will be delighted upon hearing this news.¡± Mrs. Brown wiped her mouth and smiled at the two of them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have my own plans!¡± Chapter 16 - New Banquet Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Aren picked up the napkin beside him and elegantly wiped his mouth. A thought flashed across his eyes as he said seriously to his grandmother, ¡°Three days later, I¡¯ll hold another banquet and invite the media over!¡± ¡°Good, good, good! This is terrific!¡± Grandma Brown was extremely happy. She nodded excitedly at the two of them. ¡°Our family is not short of money. We have to make this banquet a little grand. When the time comes, Grandma will prepare with you. I guarantee that the banquet will be glorious!¡± Initially, she thought that her grandson would not get married until next year. She did not expect to see him announcing his marriage this month. At this rate, a wedding wouldn¡¯t be far away. This was really something worth celebrating. At the dining table, Madam Brown found Jocelyn more and more pleasing to the eye. She kept praising Jocelyn for being good-looking and ladylike. The amiable smile on her face made Jocelyn extremely shy. After dinner, Jocelyn said goodbye to Mrs. Brown and was sent home by Aren. This time, Aren sent Jocelyn to the gate and left with the driver straight away. Without getting out of the car, he left Jocelyn to walk back into the house alone. The moment she entered, she saw Maria and her stepmother sitting in the living room with their arms crossed. They looked at Jocelyn up and down with hatred, looking like she owed them a million dollars. ¡°You actually dared to come back!¡± Upon seeing Jocelyn, Maria leaped up and went up to her, her high heels clicking loudly on the floor and her eyes filled with jealousy. Jocelyn stood there still without saying anything. To appease them, all she could do now was just stand there and let them take out their anger on her. Otherwise, she could forget about sleeping tonight. ¡°Are you dump?¡± Maria looked furious and continued in a sharp voice, ¡°Why did Master Aren ask you to go over? What have you done? Tell me!¡± She now looked like if Jocelyn did not give her an explanation today, she would probably hit her. ¡°Be a good girl and tell her. Don¡¯t make your sister angry.¡± Stepmother sat on the sofa and looked at her new fingernails as she said unhurriedly. Jocelyn lowered her head and took a deep breath. ¡°I had some misunderstandings with Master Aren, so he called me over and asked me a few questions. After that, he asked me to leave.¡± Her voice was calm and did not contain any emotions. She was alone now and had to protect herself. However, her calm expression made Maria angry. She could feel that something unexpected was happening, and she was completely unaware of it. Maria clenched her fists tightly, and the anger in her eyes seemed to have materialized into a weapon and was about to attack Jocelyn. ¡°You¡¯re lying to me, aren¡¯t you? You little wicked bitch! If not for my father being at home, I would kill you right now!¡± ¡°Oh, wait.¡± Jocelyn raised her head slightly as if she had just remembered something. ¡°I heard from the servants that the Brown Family will hold a huge banquet in a few days to invite all the famous people in New York City. They will also invite the media over. Sister, you can prepare your gown earlier.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Maria¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Master Aren is holding a banquet again. Is he going to announce something?¡± Jocelyn nodded. ¡°Very likely.¡± Stepmother stood up happily and looked Maria in the eye. ¡°You have to dress up well at the banquet. It might have something to do with us!¡± After getting an affirmative answer, Maria glanced at Jocelyn in disdain again and turned around. ¡°I guess you stupid bitch is not completely useless. Now get lost while I¡¯m still in a good mood.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get lost then!¡± After throwing a look at the two who were excited, Jocelyn lowered her head and left.. Chapter 17 - Purpose of The Banquet Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the room of the Brown family¡¯s villa. ¡°Master Aren, it¡¯s Luke.¡± ¡°Come in!¡± Aren sat beside a table and looked at the thick file in his hand with full attention. From time to time, he would sign a few names on the file. In his hand was a shiny old fountain pen. Without looking up, he asked coldly, ¡°Did you take care of the thing I asked you to do?¡± ¡°Sir, everything has been done according to your instructions.¡± Luke walked in and nodded at Aren. As Aren¡¯s only assistant, Luke was tasked with handling most of the things for him. To be precise, he was actually more like a nanny to him than an assistant because he was in charge of pretty much everything in his life. However, for some reason, this time what Aren wanted him to do was a little strange¡­ Although he was confused, Luke still prepared everything according to his instructions and was waiting for his next order. But what exactly did he want¡­? Luke had no clue. ¡°From tomorrow onwards, you will distribute the invitations. I want everyone in New York to attend this banquet. Tomorrow, I want everyone to know that Young Master Brown is getting engaged!¡± Aren raised his eyes and said fiercely, ¡°Remember, I want this banquet to be as grand as it can possibly be.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Luke shuddered the moment his eyes met Aren¡¯s. Young Master¡¯s aura was getting stronger and stronger! In a few days, Young Master would be engaged. If only his parents were still alive, he wouldn¡¯t need to carry the world on his shoulder alone. Sigh, everyone had their own difficulties. After getting the instructions, Luke immediately turned around to go. Inside, he admired his master tremendously for his hard work over the years. He wanted to complete his instruction without a hitch so as to help him reduce the burden. He passed through the villa and drove towards the media outlet. The next morning, in the living room of Wilson¡¯s house. ¡°Maria, did you sleep well? You¡¯ll be attending Master Aren¡¯s banquet in a few days. You have to rest up. It¡¯ll probably be a turning point for our family.¡± Mrs. Wilson smiled as she watched her daughter walk into the living room. ¡°Yes, Mother. I slept very well.¡± Maria was excited at the thought of the banquet in a few days. She walked quickly through the living room door and pulled a stool out from under the large table to sit. On the other hand, Wilson had a pair of reading glasses on his nose. He frowned as he looked at the morning paper in front of him. As usual, he would mutter from time to time, ¡°The economy is really getting worse and worse¡­ Tornado¡­¡± Meanwhile, the mother and daughter were chatting casually. ¡°Good morning, Father, Mother, and Sister!¡± After Jocelyn washed up, she walked to the living room and greeted everyone. ¡°Humph!¡± Maria glanced at her from the corner of her eye and said, ¡°How despicable of you to make the entire family wait for you.¡± ¡°Sorry, I couldn¡¯t find my file just now, so¡­¡± As Jocelyn slowly walked over, she explained seriously. Her expression was the same as usual, but deep down, she was calm and composed, making her look even more elegant. Maria looked at her slender neck, which was like a swan, with jealousy. Even Mrs. Wilson, who was sitting beside her, was stunned. Her body shape as she walked was truly pleasing to the eye. Looking at her as she came out, every man would be infatuated. ¡°Damn it! Why is she becoming more and more beautiful?¡± A sinister look flashed across Maria¡¯s eyes. She stabbed her fingernails deep into her palm and looked at Jocelyn fiercely. If looks could kill, Jocelyn would have died a thousand times over. The indignation in her heart was like a burning coal that was burning fiercely. ¡°What? Aren will announce his marriage in this banquet!¡± A voice suddenly sounded from the side. Mr. Wilson leaped up from his stool, his fingers tightly grabbing a newspaper as he announced loudly. There was a hint of confusion in his voice. Hearing that, Maria immediately widened her eyes in surprise. This banquet was an engagement banquet, which was meant for Young Master Aren to announce he was already engaged to someone. To this day, she was the one who had the closest relationship with Master Aren. Thinking of this, Maria became energetic, as if all her bad mood had been dispelled. Looking at the people in the hall, Jocelyn smiled faintly, so faint that no one noticed it.. Chapter 18 - Luring the Fish Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Father, where is it¡­ Let me take a look too.¡± Maria squeezed next to Mr. Wilson and read the words on it in surprise. ¡°Master Aren of the Brown family will be getting married in the near future. His fianc¨¦e is loved by Mrs. Brown¡­ He will introduce her to everyone at the engagement banquet!¡± Seeing this, Maria screamed in her heart. She recalled that Madam Brown was very satisfied with her yesterday. The more she recalled, the more certain she became of her being his fianc¨¦e. It must be me! This fianc¨¦e must be me. ¡°Ever since yesterday, I have not heard of any woman who approached Madam Brown, nor have I heard of any woman who came into contact with Master Aren, so It must be me!¡± In an instant, Maria felt like she had hit the jackpot. The excitement in her heart could not be described with words. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were also surprised. They pointed at the newspaper in front of them and discussed with each other if the fianc¨¦e on it was actually Maria. Their eyes were red and they looked like they had gone crazy. It would be such an honor if their daughter was married into the Brown family. If these were true, the Wilson family would be respected and looked upon by everyone in New York. The three of them were so surprised that they were about to go crazy. Although they still had some doubts in their hearts, it didn¡¯t stop them from being happy at all. ¡°Master, Madam, Master Aren¡¯s assistant, Luke, is here. He said he wants to talk about something with the two of you. He¡¯s waiting outside now.¡± The servant, Lianna, rushed in from outside with a happy face. When Mr. Wilson heard that, he immediately gestured at the servant and shouted happily, ¡°Quick! Hurry up. Invite him in!¡± After saying that, he immediately adjusted his clothes and sat upright on the main seat. He couldn¡¯t help but throw a look outside through the corner of his eyes from time to time. Maria and her mother quickly returned to their seats and pretended to be having their breakfast. Soon, Luke showed up with a smile and a few invitation cards in his hand. ¡°Mr and Mrs. Wilson¡± Luke nodded at the two people in the room and said, ¡°I came here to complete the task entrusted to me by Master Aren. He told me to deliver the four invitation cards to you, and he also told me to tell you that this banquet is extremely important. He hopes that Mr and Mrs. Wilson will take it seriously and attend! Especially the two ladies. Remember to attend!¡± At this point, Luke looked at Maria and Jocelyn meaningfully. Maria trembled with excitement. Her eyes were filled with surprise. Jocelyn, on the other hand, remained expressionless as she sat upright in her seat. Luke smiled and nodded at them politely. When the Wilson couple saw this scene, they were more convinced that their speculation was right. The two of them looked at each other and smiled knowingly. ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Mr. Wilson put the newspaper on the table and said, ¡°The four of us will definitely attend Master Aren¡¯s banquet on time. I hope Mr. Luke can send our regards to Master Aren and Mrs. Brown!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Luke smiled and nodded before leaving. Only when Luke returned to the car with a straight face did he reach out to rub his face and sigh. ¡°This is such a tough job. I really don¡¯t know why Young Master insisted on me saying such things to the Wilsons. It¡¯s so tiring!¡± He recalled what happened this morning. When he went to Master Aren¡¯s office, he sent him to deliver the banquet invitations and asked him to deliver some words to the Wilsons. This was really difficult for him! However¡­ What was Young Master planning to do? He was clueless. Just as Luke left, Mr. Wilson looked at Maria excitedly, as if he was certain that Maria was going to be Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e. Mrs. Wilson was so happy that she couldn¡¯t stop herself from smiling. ¡°Maria, I am really happy today. Now go with your mother to shop for a dress and prepare to attend the boutique. Our family¡¯s prosperity depends on you!¡± Mr. Wilson said. He sounded surprised and his eyes were filled with anticipation. Maria suddenly stood up from the stool and gasped for air. ¡°It¡¯s really me! Father, Mother! So Young Master Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e is really me! Hahaha, I¡¯m really, truly thrilled. Father, Mother!¡± ¡°Yes, It¡¯s you, it¡¯s you!¡± Mrs. Wilson walked up to Maria and hugged her with a smile, as if she was proud of her. Mrs. Wilson walked up to Maria and hugged her with a smile, as if she was proud of her. The three of them were so carried away that they forgot Jocelyn was present, too, and she was invited to the banquet as well.. Chapter 19 - Making Things Difficult For Jocelyn Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I¡¯m done eating, Father and Mother. I need to go to work.¡± Jocelyn nodded respectfully at her parents and stood up. At this moment, the two of them couldn¡¯t be bothered with Jocelyn who was standing at the side. They waved their hands to indicate that they heard her. Wilson looked Maria up and down. ¡°You must dress up like a princess for the banquet. Gold, silver, and jewelry are necessary¡­¡± Looking at the three excited people in the house, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but feel ironic and quickly left the room as she thought to herself, ¡°Maybe¡­ I made the right choice!¡± Hearing the cheers and laughter of the people behind her, Jocelyn became even more determined. She wanted to leave the Wilson family and not let anyone or anything get in her way. She went out and called a car before heading to her workplace. This place was a custom tailor shop where the most famous young designers in New York were gathered. Not only was Jocelyn here, but also many young designers were here to showcase their skills. Looking at the time on her watch, Jocelyn felt extremely anxious. Normally, she would leave the house around 7: 30 pm, but she was running late because of what happened just now. The moment the taxi reached her workplace. Jocelyn rushed out of the car. However, she was still five minutes late! ¡°Jocelyn! As a designer assistant, how dare you be late!¡± Just when Jocelyn was about to sneak in, she heard Anna¡¯s angry voice. The people around her looked at Jocelyn sympathetically, praying for her ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Anna. I¡¯m sorry that I¡¯m running late today.¡± Jocelyn frowned and looked at Anna apologetically. As Jocelyn¡¯s only friend here at the workplace, Emily also walked over in a panic and begged Anna, ¡°Yes, Miss Anna, it¡¯s her first time running late. Please let her off!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. This is her first time!¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± The moment Emily spoke, everyone around her agreed. Seeing the situation, Anna did not say anything else. She frowned and looked at Jocelyn, still angry. ¡°As a punishment for running late, you¡¯ll be accompanying our guests today while they¡¯re getting their clothes customized.¡± ¡°¡­Okay.¡± Although Jocelyn was unwilling, she had to listen to Anna. It wasn¡¯t too bad if the guests were polite and with manners, but if the guests were rude and unreasonable, it would be a hell of a day for Jocelyn. Anyway, not a single designer assistant here was willing to take on the job of accompanying the guests. Everyone returned to their posts. The entire private design studio began the day¡¯s business in order. The studio outside was responsible for receiving the guests and providing services, while the inside was responsible for the production of the most popular clothes in New York. Jocelyn was now sitting in the reception area, waiting with the other three people for today¡¯s customers. What Jocelyn did not expect was to see Maria and her mother walking toward the studio. The two of them were smiling happily. ¡°Is anyone here! Show me your most expensive clothes. I am going to attend the banquet held by the Brown family.¡± As soon as Maria stepped in, she spoke. A staff member walked over and smiled at Maria. ¡°Miss, what kind of clothes do you want?¡± Without even looking at the staff, Maria sized up the dresses in the workroom as she walked. Mrs. Wilson followed behind her gracefully and sized up the various evening gowns in the room. ¡°Maria, we have to choose a dress that will let you shine. Why don¡¯t we get the designers here to specially design one for you? How can these clothes be worthy of you!¡± Maria¡¯s lips curled up slightly as she glanced at the evening gowns beside her with disdain. ¡°Mother is right! How can these dresses match me? Only the most expensive dress with diamonds all over it is worthy of my future identity. I¡¯ve already done them a great favor by visiting this shop. I should get the designer to design another piece¡­¡± Maria shifted her gaze and saw Jocelyn, who was standing beside the coat rack. ¡°Why is she here?¡± Chapter 20 - A Royal Knight Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Whoa! Maria was surprised, and then she smiled in satisfaction. ¡°Mother, look who we met. Isn¡¯t she my dear sister, Jocelyn?¡± ¡°Oh, what a surprise.¡± Mrs. Wilson turned to look at Jocelyn, who was standing in front of her, and said, ¡°Why is she everywhere?¡± Maria sized up Jocelyn from head to toe and said to the staff member beside her, ¡°You can leave! Let this lady serve us!¡± She was referring to Jocelyn! At this moment, Jocelyn remained calm. She walked towards them and said, ¡°Hello, what can I do for you?¡± She did not look humiliated at all. Her expression was very calm and her smile was polite. The sneer on Maria¡¯s lips was very obvious. She casually pointed at the few dresses in front of her. ¡°This one! This one! This one! I want to try all of them.¡± ¡°Yes, Miss!¡± Jocelyn walked up to the racks and took off the clothes. ¡°Please come with me to the changing room!¡± ¡°Go to what changing room? Is that how you serve customers? Can¡¯t you see that I¡¯m wearing high heels? Go get a pair of slippers and put it on for me!¡± Maria was furious and flung away the clothes that Jocelyn handed to her. The people around looked at Jocelyn worriedly. This person probably had a grudge against Jocelyn and wanted to order her around. However, they could only watch as Jocelyn was bullied. Jocelyn was already used to the way Maria treated her. She lowered her head and picked up the clothes on the ground. After checking that the clothes were not damaged, she went to get a pair of slippers for Maria. She had no choice but to bow to her, for the time being. Jocelyn was already late today. If the customers complained about her again, Anna would punish her even more. ¡°Maria, that is too much! How can you be so rude to the beautiful Miss Jocelyn? She¡¯s your sister!¡± A male voice came from the door and said loudly to Maria. Everyone looked towards where the voice was from and saw a young man dressed in gorgeous clothes walking in from outside. He was holding a red gift box that looked very expensive. He looked at Jocelyn with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s you again, Bevis!¡± Maria stomped her feet unhappily. With Bevis around, she could no longer make things difficult for Jocelyn. This Bevis was really annoying. Bevis slowly walked towards Jocelyn and handed the gift box to her with a faint smile on his face. ¡°Beautiful Miss Jocelyn, your royal knight is at your service. I hope you won¡¯t be angry with me for being late and accept my gift!¡± ¡°Thank you for your kindness, but I can¡¯t accept it. Please take it back!¡± Without hesitation, Jocelyn said, ¡°This is a women¡¯s wear studio. You are not supposed to be here. Please leave!¡± Maria stood at the side and looked at her pretentious face. She wanted to rip Jocelyn¡¯s face apart. ¡°Miss is right. As long as Miss needs me, I¡¯ll always be there for you.¡± Bevis nodded at Jocelyn and withdrew the gift box before looking at Maria. ¡°Miss Maria, are you still not leaving? Do you want me to explain the situation to your father? I¡¯m sure he won¡¯t allow you to be so rude in front of everyone.¡± His words were threatening and made Maria stare at him angrily. Seeing Bevis, Mrs. Wilson hurriedly walked forward and pulled Maria aside. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Now is not the time to make things complicated. There will be opportunities in the future!¡± Maria was indignant. She glared at Jocelyn fiercely before striding out. ¡°Next time, you won¡¯t be so lucky!¡± With that, she bumped into Jocelyn¡¯s shoulder and strode out. Mrs. Wilson smiled politely at Bevis and quickly walked towards the door. The two of them left the studio one after another, leaving Bevis standing there looking at Jocelyn. After the two of them were far, Bevis started to tell her the purpose of his visit. ¡°Miss Jocelyn¡­ Actually, I came here this time to invite Miss to attend the banquet at Young Master Aren¡¯s house in three days. When the time comes, I¡¯ll get the butler to pick you up and go in with me. I wonder if it¡¯s ok for you?¡± He watched every expression on Jocelyn¡¯s face and smiled. ¡°If you come with me this time, I might be able to introduce you to my parents.¡± If it were any ordinary woman, they would already be extremely tempted at this moment. Not to mention how many people wanted to attend the banquet of the Brown family, just the fact that they were meeting Bevis¡¯ parents showed how much Bevis liked them. However, Jocelyn refused ruthlessly without a change in expression. ¡°Mr. Bevis, I¡¯m really sorry. I have something very important to do that day.. You can find someone else!¡± Chapter 21 - Getting Rejected For The Third Time Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Ouch!¡± Bewildered, Bevis frowned and looked at Jocelyn, wondering if she really meant it. His parents would also present at the banquet, and what Bevis meant was to introduce Jocelyn to his parents. ¡°Can it be that Jocelyn did not understand what I am trying to suggest?¡± At the thought of this, Bevis was full of hope again. He said excitedly, ¡°I mean, you can get to know my parents at this banquet!¡± He was so direct this time that he almost mentioned their marriage. At this thought of their marriage, Bevis¡¯s eyes lit up. He was expecting Jocelyn to say yes. However, he did not expect Jocelyn to reject him for the third time without batting an eye. And the rejection this time was even more straightforward! ¡°I¡¯m very grateful that you helped me out today, but I have something very important to do that day. Please forgive me!¡± Jocelyn was a step away from Bevis, looking usually uninterested in him. After hearing what he said, she immediately refused and took a step back. Looking at the rich man in front of her, Jocelyn did not want to get close to him at all, perhaps because she did not believe that these rich men were sincere. ¡°Um¡­ Okay, I¡¯ll leave you to it then.¡± This was the third time he was refused. He was already used to people around him fawning or obeying him, but this was the first time Bevis met someone who was unmoved by force or persuasion. Even a Casanova like him was helpless. He was frustrated. The feeling of being rejected was terrible and he looked somewhat depressed. ¡°Bye, have a good day!¡± Jocelyn smiled and walked Bevis out. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s fair face, Bevis could not help but sigh to himself, thinking to himself, ¡°She has a sweet smile and is so charming, but she is hard to approach. Maybe¡­ I should think of a way to make her happy first.¡± After Bevis walked out of the store, he immediately started asking about the Wilson family. ¡­ On the other side, Maria angrily got into her car and went home. Without caring about her mother behind her, she asked the driver to start the engine before her mother got in. On the way, Maria looked at the scenery on the roadside, but she was snarling and mumbling to herself, ¡°Jocelyn, you little bitch, just because Mr. Bevis likes you doesn¡¯t mean I don¡¯t dare to punish you, we¡¯ll see!¡± Mrs. Wilson rushed out of the studio. There was no sign of her daughter at all. She then got herself a taxi and went back home. As soon as she reached the door, she heard the sound of objects being thrown violently in the room. Bang! Bang! Bang! The servant, Lianna, was trembling at the door and lowering her head in fear. When Lianna saw Mrs. Wilson walking over, her lips trembled. ¡°Madam, Miss is very angry!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you go in to serve Miss when she is angry? You useless thing!¡± Mrs. Wilson glanced at her coldly before walking past Lianna and into the room. As soon as she walked into the room, Mrs. Wilson felt something flying at her. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and dodged it. Then, she heard a voice roaring, ¡°Get lost! Don¡¯t come into my room!¡± After roaring, Maria threw a few things on the ground. Mrs. Willson lowered her eyes and saw various jewelry and cosmetics rolling on the ground. ¡°Maria, if you get so angry now, won¡¯t that make that bitch, Jocelyn, even happier? Have you forgotten what Mother taught you?¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s voice was stern. She was used to doting on Maria and was gentle and careful with her words, afraid that her daughter would feel hard done by. However, the cold tone she used now frightened Maria. ¡°Mo¡­ Mother!¡± Maria stopped and her red eyes were filled with tears. She opened her mouth and said aggrievedly, ¡°I¡¯m really angry. Why did every man I took a fancy to eventually fall in love with that b*tch, Jocelyn? I really don¡¯t understand it!¡± ¡°Do you think being angry can make those men change their minds? I think you¡¯re being silly. If you get angry again, the only one who will feel pain will be me, and Jocelyn will only be happier! What you need to do now is prepare for the banquet in three days, and not keep thinking about those men. They are nothing compared with Master Aren.¡± ¡°Do you understand?¡± Mrs. Wilson walked toward Maria, her stern gaze making Maria shudder. She had never seen her mother look so stern and cold.. Chapter 22 - The dress is Missing Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Back then when your father¡¯s ex-wife was still alive, I was just a poor woman pregnant with you, but I was able to make your father fall in love with me and become Mrs. Wilson.¡± ¡°Now you are just one step away from becoming Young Master Aren¡¯s wife. Don¡¯t you know what you should and shouldn¡¯t do now? How foolish!¡± Mrs. Wilson was only half a step away from Maria. Her eyes were glowing with ambition. Looking at her mother who was normally tender and loving, Maria was shocked. She didn¡¯t expect her mother to have such a side. ¡°I get it!¡± Maria put down the things in her hand and fell into Mrs. Wilson¡¯s arms, sobbing. Her tears flowed down quickly and her anger dissipated a little. ¡°Mother! I still want to punish her. I hate her to the core. Who knows if she will seduce Young Master Aren in the future. I can¡¯t allow my Master Aren to be stolen away by her!¡± At the thought of Master Aren, a trace of fear flashed across Maria¡¯s face. ¡°What if Aren falls in love with Jocelyn too?¡± If Jocelyn becomes Mrs. Brown one day, won¡¯t she seek revenge?¡± The more Maria thought about it, the more indignant she felt. She hugged Mrs. Wilson tightly with both hands, and a look of disgust appeared on her pretty face. ¡°Silly child, do you think someone like her can attend such a banquet?¡± Mrs. Wilson smiled and stroked Maria¡¯s hair. A cold smile appeared on her face. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about this time. I¡¯ll help you get rid of all the obstacles that get in your way!¡± ¡°Mother¡­¡± Maria wiped the tears from her eyes and hugged her mother tightly. ¡­ Three days later, at the Wilsons¡¯ house. Maria hummed a tune as she sat in front of the dressing table. Looking at the beautiful dress she was wearing, she smiled and said, ¡°Lianna, bring me my favorite ruby necklace. I want to try it on with this dress and bring over my favorite high heels.¡± ¡°Yes, Miss!¡± Lianna nodded with a smile and quickly ran to get her things. Standing beside Maria were three servants doing her hair. Her hair was braided together strand by strand, and there was a small and exquisite diamond attached to her head. Her makeup was just right and pretty. Maria, who was sitting in front of the dressing table, was in a great mood! The Brown Family invited many socialites to this banquet. The people attending the banquet were either rich or noble. It was said that this banquet was organized by Madam Brown personally in an effort to introduce her granddaughter-in-law to the upper-class. In other words, as soon as Mrs. Brown was announced, the entire New York City would know about this woman overnight. The banquet even invited the world¡¯s top musical groups to come over and play. There were also various celebrities in the entertainment industry who came over to celebrate. The wine and snacks at the banquet were supplied by the world¡¯s top hotels. This banquet could be said to be unprecedented and no banquet could compare to it. In the past few days, there were even rumors spreading that the future Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the Wilson family. This made Mr. Wilson extremely happy. In the past few days, whenever he went out to gamble, he would be treated as an honored guest by the casino. Even the servants of the Wilson family looked happy. Knock, knock, knock! Looking at the messages on her phone from people whom she had not met in ages, Maria snorted and blacklisted all of them, thinking to herself, ¡°What a joke, now you guys remember me.¡± Meanwhile, Mr. Wilson was waiting in the living room. He had changed into a suit that he had not worn in a long time. His beard had been shaved clean as he sat upright on the chair. Beside him, Mrs. Wilson was luxuriously dressed with diamonds and jewelry all over her body. ¡°Master, don¡¯t drink too much today. Otherwise, if you lose your composure, you¡¯ll lose face for your daughter. The people who are going today are all wealthy people!¡± Mrs. Wilson said softly as she looked at herself in the mirror. ¡°I know, I know. I¡¯m not stupid!¡± He said with a hint of impatience. Thinking about the benefits that his daughter would bring to the family, he continued, ¡°Go and make sure Maria is properly dressed up. Don¡¯t let her embarrass the Wilsons.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go take a look!¡± Mrs. Wilson set the mirror aside and stood up with a smile. Just as she was about to walk forward, an anxious voice sounded from outside. ¡°Which one of you took my dress? I left it in the closet and it¡¯s gone now. It¡¯s a white dress with pearls on it.¡± Jocelyn hurried into the living room and asked anxiously.. Chapter 23 - Fathers Bias Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The white dress was personally made by Jocelyn in her studio. It was extremely beautiful, paired with simple pearls that made it look elegant. However, when Jocelyn opened the closet today, she could not find any trace of the dress. What should she do? Jocelyn was so anxious that she was like an ant on a hot pan. She searched everywhere in the house but could not find the dress that she had made. ¡°Dress? Did you look everywhere?¡± Mr. Wilson looked up and said nonchalantly. This daughter was from his ex-wife, and she was as unlikeable as her mother. She was straightforward, so he had never taken this daughter seriously. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Can¡¯t you find the dress for the banquet? How about I give you a dress that Maria usually wears? We¡¯re about to leave for the banquet. You don¡¯t mind, do you?¡± Mrs. Wilson spoke in a seemingly worried manner, her eyes filled with schadenfreude. Seeing the situation, Jocelyn became even more anxious. This was a very important banquet. If she didn¡¯t dress up properly, people might think that she was disrespecting the Brown family and the marriage. It was too impolite to wear a casual dress. If she went to buy another dress, it would be too late. There was only half an hour before the banquet started, so technically she only had ten minutes to get ready. What should she do now? The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. She stood rooted to the ground and was about to cry. ¡°Father, Mother, look at me. Am I pretty today?¡± A white figure ran in from the outside, and the hem of her white dress flashed past Jocelyn¡¯s eyes. There were even white flowers embroidered on the dress. This dress¡­ Jocelyn instantly looked up at the person who ran over. It was Maria. She was wearing a white dress today, and her hair was beautifully woven into a headband. There was also a sparkling diamond accessory on her head. Her lips were red and she had a sweet smile. There was a pair of white high heels under the dress, making her look fashionable and beautiful. As Jocelyn saw the white dress, her pupils contracted. She immediately asked, ¡°Maria, where did you get this dress? Why is it on you?¡± ¡°Jocelyn, what do you mean?¡± Maria turned and asked her softly, looking aggrieved. Even Mr. Wilson looked up and frowned at the aggrieved look on Maria¡¯s face. He looked at Jocelyn in confusion and waited for her to speak. ¡°This dress is exactly the same as the one I lost. Are you wearing my dress?¡± Jocelyn questioned. ¡°Don¡¯t spout nonsense. My mother and I bought this dress from a famous designer. If you don¡¯t believe me, I can confirm with you after I return from the banquet. How could I have stolen your dress?¡± Maria explained immediately. Mrs. Wilson added, ¡°Jocelyn, you might be mistaken. White dresses look pretty much the same. I was with Maria when she bought it, so it can¡¯t be yours!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. You must be jealous because I look good in it.¡± Maria glared at Jocelyn and said. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Mr. Wilson cleared his throat and cast a gaze at Jocelyn. ¡°Since you¡¯re older than her, you should set an example for her. Don¡¯t wrong my sister. It¡¯s going to be a big day for her today. Go and find another dress!¡± ¡°No way! I embroidered small flowers on this dress myself. It¡¯s at the bottom of the dress. This must be my dress!¡± Jocelyn said affirmatively, looking at her father. She did not understand how her dress ended up on Maria within a day. Moreover, she was about to attend the banquet to announce the marriage. How could she make a mistake at this critical point? Looking at Mrs. Wilson, who was gloating, and Maria, who looked innocent, Jocelyn almost lost control of her emotions. Footsteps came from behind and a male voice said, ¡°Master, the car is already waiting outside. We can set out once you give the order. It¡¯s getting late. When do you want to set out?¡± Gavin, the other driver of the house, came over and stood in the doorway. ¡°We¡¯ll be there soon. You can go over and wait.¡± Mr. Wilson sighed and looked at Jocelyn, who had tears in her eyes. ¡°This banquet is very important, so we can¡¯t be late. Since you¡¯re not ready yet, we have to go before you.¡± Maria and Mrs. Wilson looked at each other with a smile on their faces.. Chapter 24 - The Savior Has Arrived Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Father¡­ you can¡¯t do this to me!¡± Looking at her father, who left her behind without hesitation, Jocelyn said with tears in her eyes, ¡°Father, this is really my dress. Why don¡¯t you believe me? This dress is all I have and I spent days making it. No one knows it better than me!¡± She was now like a person who had fallen into the lake, and the people on the shore were all watching and laughing coldly, but no one was willing to pull her back. ¡°Jocelyn, even if it¡¯s your dress, what is the big deal if your sister borrows it from you just for a night? She will be the one who makes our family rich and famous. Why are you so selfish? Can¡¯t you show some concern for your family?¡± Mr. Wilson looked coldly at Jocelyn as tears were about to trickle down from her eyes. No matter who the dress belonged to, even if it really belonged to Jocelyn, since Maria would be the one who could bring the family fortune and fame, Jocelyn eventually had to give it out. Everyone in the family had to sacrifice for the family. This was the price they had to pay to be a member of the Wilson family! ¡°Let¡¯s go. If we don¡¯t set out now, we¡¯ll be late for the banquet. Let this selfish bastard reflect on her actions at home. It¡¯s good now she can¡¯t go to the banquet and embarrass us.¡± Mr. Wilson gave Jocelyn a cold stare and walked out expressionlessly. No one in this family was more important than the family¡¯s prosperity, let alone Jocelyn, who was not important. ¡°Let¡¯s go then!¡± Mrs. Wilson stood up lazily from the stool and said, holding her designer handbag. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Mother.¡± Maria carefully held the hem of her dress up with both hands and looked at Jocelyn, who was crying, proudly. ¡°Sis, don¡¯t be sad and cry at home ~¡± With their hands in each other¡¯s arms, the two of them walked out elegantly, leaving Jocelyn alone, sobbing silently. After walking out of the house and getting into the car, Maria whispered into her mother¡¯s ear, ¡°I don¡¯t think she will go to the banquet now, will she?¡± ¡°Silly child.¡± Mrs. Wilson tapped Maria¡¯s head gently with her finger and said with a smile, ¡°Have you forgotten? All the invitations are in our hands. Even if she finds a dress and comes to the banquet on time, how can she enter without an invitation?¡± ¡°Oh, I forgot about that.¡± Maria was relieved and burst out laughing. When Mr. Willson, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, heard the laughter, he couldn¡¯t help but turn around with a smile. ¡°What are the two of you talking about? Tell me about it.¡± ¡­ Jocelyn, who was standing on the spot, felt a chill down her spine. She knew that her father and stepmother had never liked her, and she had never dared to stand up against Maria for herself. Jocelyn was not stupid. Instead, she was a very smart girl. Being a doormat for so many years, she had gradually become someone who was unwilling to compete with others. She thought she could protect herself from danger by acting like a lamb, but she didn¡¯t expect that her family would take advantage of her every time. Jocelyn clenched her fists tightly, and her eyes were still wet from the tears. After she calmed down, she took out her phone from her pocket and made a call. As the phone rang, Jocelyn forced herself to calm down. In her mind, she was praying that the call would be answered soon. She felt like ants were crawling all over her body. To her surprise, the call went through very quickly. ¡°Hello, Jocelyn ~ I¡¯m going to the Brown Family¡¯s banquet soon. Can I call you back when I get there?¡± Judging from her tone, she seemed to have just woken up from sleep. Hearing her good friend Eliza¡¯s voice, Jocelyn was on the verge of tears. She felt like finally there was someone in the world who she could rely on. ¡°Eliza¡­ I¡­ I was going to the banquet too, but my gown was stolen by Maria!¡± The moment she spoke, she sounded like she was about to cry, which gave Eliza a shock. Jocelyn had always been strong, kind, and helpful. However, she was always bullied by her stepmother and stepsister. For a girl like her, crying was never her way of doing things, so one could tell how sad and desperate Jocelyn was right now. ¡°Damn it! These people are bullying you again!¡± Anger flashed across Eliza¡¯s eyes. She raised her eyebrows and said angrily, ¡°This shameless Maria. Wait for me at home. I¡¯ll be right there!¡± The servant on Eliza¡¯s side said anxiously, ¡°Miss, you can¡¯t go. Master and Madam are still waiting for you to attend the banquet¡­ Miss¡­¡± Jocelyn fought back her tears and went to her room. There was nothing she could do now, and there was no one who would stand up for her and be at her side except Eliza. Eliza was from a prestigious and rich family. Her father was the company¡¯s CEO with a considerable net worth. As the only daughter of the family, Eliza was naturally doted on by everyone.. Chapter 25 - Drop Dead Gorgeous Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The speed of a motorcycle swept up a cloud of dust on the streets of New York. The woman sitting on the motorcycle made people¡¯s blood boil with excitement. Her body was tightly pressed against the motorcycle, and her beautiful curves were tempting. Her round and slightly perky butt, firm thighs, and beautiful hair all exuded a wild beauty. If Jocelyn was a beautiful lily, she would be a red rose that bloomed in the field, thorny and fragrant. Her entire body was filled with wildness that was impossible to tame and attract. With the speed of the motorcycle, Alisa quickly crossed a few streets and arrived at Jocelyn¡¯s door. After greeting the servants at the door, Eliza continued to step on the gas, and the motorcycle continued to move into the villa. After a few loud roars, the car stopped at the doorway. Meanwhile, Eliza walked into the villa with ease. She passed through the hall and went straight up the stairs. After a few quick steps, she arrived outside Jocelyn¡¯s room. Eliza rushed upstairs and knocked on the door. ¡°Quick, look what I brought!¡± ¡°Eliza¡­¡± Jocelyn rushed over to open the door and said excitedly, ¡°Thank God you are here.¡± In less than five minutes, Eliza flew over without a moment of hesitation. Having such a friend as Eliza, Jocelyn was really touched. She thought perhaps Eliza was the gift God sent to her for having a terrible family. Jocelyn excitedly opened the door. The moment she opened, she was shocked to see Eliza holding a large plastic bag. If she wasn¡¯t wrong, this bag was from a luxurious brand. Inside the bag, there was a dress that Eliza brought over. ¡°Hurry up and get changed. Come with me to Young Master Aren¡¯s banquet.¡± Eliza immediately went into the room and said, ¡°I don¡¯t allow that wicked bitch Maria to look prettier than you. Let¡¯s show up beautifully and piss her off!¡± With that, she threw the bag on the bed and let Jocelyn get changed. Before Jocelyn could react, Eliza pressed her down on the table and started putting makeup on her face. Foundation, eye makeup, and final makeup! Eliza put makeup on Jocelyn¡¯s face as quickly as she could. At the last step, Eliza spat something at Jocelyn¡¯s face and snapped her fingers. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s done! You are gonna be the prettiest lady at the banquet tonight!¡± Eliza moved away so that Jocelyn could see herself in the mirror. The moment she saw herself, she was shocked! The girl in front of her looked fairy-like at first glance. After changing into the white dress that Eliza brought, she looked more like a princess from the heavens, elegant and beautiful. There was gentleness and calmness in that pair of eyes as they fluttered. Every part of her face was just right. She had a tall and small nose, and a juicy and red mouth that made everyone who looked at her salivate. On her fair and tender face, her eyebrows were curved into the shape of crescents. Beautiful! So beautiful that it was suffocating! With just a casual hairstyle and some diamond hair ornaments, she was already extraordinary. This kind of beauty was not ordinary in appearance. It was more like a noble and elegant vibe that was born with some people. ¡°My darling, you¡¯re so beautiful that you almost took away my breaths!¡± Looking at the fairy in front of her, Eliza couldn¡¯t believe that this was the plain Jocelyn that she used to know. Although she was usually very pretty, when she dressed up, she was simply drop dead gorgeous. ¡°Believe me, you will be the most beautiful woman tonight!¡± Eliza looked at Jocelyn and praised her again. At this moment, Jocelyn felt her cheeks burning. It was the first time she had been stared at like this, and she felt a little embarrassed. She lowered her eyes shyly. Her cheeks were pinker and more beautiful. Ding! Eliza glanced at the notification on her phone and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. My driver is already waiting outside. I¡¯ll give this invitation to you. I don¡¯t want to go to this banquet anyway. I¡¯d rather go for a spin!¡± Before Jocelyn could react, Eliza stuffed an invitation into her hand. And this invitation was the invitation to the Brown Family banquet. Only with it could one enter the banquet. Otherwise, one would not have the chance to enter at all. Thinking of what her friend had done for her, Jocelyn gratefully held Eliza¡¯s hand. Before she could speak, Eliza interrupted her with a smile, ¡°No! Don¡¯t thank me just yet. When you come back, you have to treat me to a meal!¡± The help of her friend was really touching and almost made Jocelyn cry by contrast with what her father did to her.. Chapter 26 - Mouth Go Dry Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn looked at Eliza gently, feeling warm inside. ¡°Eliza, thank you!¡± A radiant smile quickly appeared on Eliza¡¯s face as she suggested, ¡°Take your bag and let¡¯s go. It¡¯ll be too late if we don¡¯t leave now.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jocelyn quickly packed up her things and followed Eliza downstairs with her bag. The moment she went downstairs, she saw the car parked outside the villa. The driver nodded at the two ladies. ¡°Just take Jocelyn to the party. Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Eliza walked up to the driver and said, ¡°Remember, you have to send Miss Jocelyn to the banquet safely. Do you hear me?¡± ¡°Got it, Miss. Don¡¯t worry!¡± Seeing how serious Miss was, the driver quickly nodded in agreement. Jocelyn quickly got into the car and glanced at her watch. There were still fifteen minutes until the banquet started. If nothing went wrong, she would definitely arrive on time. ¡°Be careful on the way. Send Miss Jocelyn there on time!¡± Eliza looked at the starting car and instructed again. Soon, the car disappeared in front of her. Eliza walked to her motorcycle and jumped on it. The next second, she started the engine, and the sound of a motor was heard. ¡­ Sitting in the car, Jocelyn felt a little more at ease. Looking at the time on her phone, she tightened her grip on the invitation card. She was still not mentally prepared for what was about to happen tonight. After the announcement that she would be Mr. Brown¡¯s fianc¨¦e, she would have to face the attention of the entire New York City. This pressure was obviously something that Jocelyn had never experienced. At the thought of her father and stepmother, Jocelyn felt bitter and uneasy. The driver was good at driving, and the buildings outside the window flashed by quickly. What Jocelyn wasn¡¯t aware of was that someone was worried about her. ¡­ ¡°What? Jocelyn didn¡¯t come with her parents?¡± Aren put down the documents in his hand and asked. His brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes were as sharp as a cheetah¡¯s. His usually cold face was even more intimidating, making people¡¯s hearts tighten. The banquet would start in five minutes. As the host of this banquet, Aren did not have to go out to welcome guests for the time being, so he still sat in his study and go through the files. What made him panic was that Jocelyn did not show up with her parents. This situation was obviously something that Aren had never expected. The contract between the two of them had been signed and now it was in effect. Jocelyn had also agreed to all the terms of the marriage contract. On the day of the announcement of their marriage, Jocelyn went missing. This made Aren feel really worried. Was she going back on her word? Aren looked sharply at his assistant, Luke. His slightly furrowed brows indicated that he was in a bad mood, and the coldness on his face deepened. Luke looked up and was shocked to see the look in Young Master Aren¡¯s eyes. He knew that Young Master was unhappy, and quickly said, ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t think too much. Maybe Miss Jocelyn is delayed on the road and will be here soon. Why don¡¯t¡­ you call Miss?¡± He raised his voice and looked at Aren. At this moment, Aren looked embarrassed. Luke asked cautiously, ¡°Are you telling me you don¡¯t even have Miss¡¯s phone number now? Then¡­ do you have other contacts?¡± As the CEO¡¯s assistant, Luke naturally knew that Miss Jocelyn and Young Master had signed a contract. However, he didn¡¯t expect them to not even have each other¡¯s phone call. After hearing what Luke said, Aren opened his mouth slightly, looking even more embarrassed. ¡°When can you start to take initiative? If you take initiative, things won¡¯t end up like this.¡± Luke sighed silently. Aren opened his mouth and sighed. ¡°Go and wait at the door. Bring her in immediately when you see her. Take care of her at the banquet too. Don¡¯t let anyone bully her.¡± There was a hint of tenderness in her voice. Luke immediately nodded and agreed. ¡°I¡¯ll wait at the door. I¡¯ll bring Miss in as soon as she arrives.¡± When Luke was out of the room, the image of Jocelyn¡¯s face appeared in his mind. Her fair face blushed at his teasing. At the thought, Aren felt his stomach tighten and his mouth go dry.. Chapter 27 - Arrival of the Angel Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Miss, we have arrived!¡± The driver drove into a luxurious villa and said to Jocelyn. Jocelyn looked out of the window. Various sports cars filled the driveway, and people dressed in elegant dresses were seen walking into the hall. Looking into the hall, one could vaguely see the bright lamps inside. ¡°Presumably, the banquet will be held in that hall over there. There will definitely be a battle tonight, so I have to be cautious. I must not fall into traps again.¡± Jocelyn warned herself before getting out of the car. As soon as she got out of the car, she heard the attendant at the door shout out, ¡°Who hasn¡¯t come in yet? The banquet is about to start. Please enter as soon as possible, otherwise, we¡¯ll shut the door.¡± As a private banquet of the Brown Family, it was natural to close the entrance after all the guests entered. Unless it was an emergency, no one could enter the hall at will. The guests were either rich or noble, so their safety was of utmost importance. ¡°Is anyone else coming in?¡± The attendant at the door was still shouting loudly, and Luke, who also stood by the door, was panicking. Aren sent him to wait for Miss Jocelyn, but she was nowhere to be seen. The banquet was about to begin and Luke was at a loss what to do. He looked around with wide eyes, afraid that he might have missed something. Clink! Clank! As she walked, her high heels made a crisp sound on the floor, and her fluffy white dress floated in the air, making her look like a fairy. On her small and pretty face, there was a gentle and sweet smile. Everyone looked at the woman who was walking over slowly and could not help but be stunned. The candy in the child¡¯s hand dropped to the ground. He pointed at Jocelyn and said, ¡°Mommy¡­ I think I saw an angel. I saw a real angel¡­¡± The driver who was driving on the road was stunned. He rubbed his eyes, unable to believe that such a beautiful woman existed in the world. The light tap of the high heels on the floor seemed to hit people¡¯s hearts. When her eyes looked at people, it carried a magical power that could petrify everyone, making people unable to take their eyes off of her. The entire scene fell silent. People watched as the beautiful angel walked towards the entrance of the banquet step by step. Her footsteps were light and elegant. Her beautiful hair fluttered in the wind, and there seemed to be a hint of fragrance in the air. Everyone on the road seemed to have stopped breathing as they watched the angel walk away. Meanwhile, the bodyguards and attendants standing guard at the door also looked petrified. They looked at the beautiful girl in a daze and were speechless as if disturbing her was a kind of blasphemy. The air was very quiet. No one wanted to break the silence. No mortal dared to be impudent in front of a woman who seemed to have just descended from heaven. They were afraid that they would disturb the gods, so they could only watch as she approached step by step. ¡°This is the invitation. Can I go in now?¡± A voice as pleasant as the spring water of the heavens echoed in the silent night. The angel in front of the attendant gently handed over the invitation to him. Under her gentle and affectionate gaze, he seemed to have entered a beautiful paradise. ¡°Oh¡­ oh¡­¡± The attendant was still staring at the woman in front of him, and he was still stunned and unable to speak. ¡°Miss Jocelyn!¡± A shout suddenly broke the silence. The people at the entrance of the hall suddenly came back to their senses as if they had just woken up from a dream. A person walked out of the door and looked at Jocelyn happily. ¡°You¡¯re finally here. The banquet is about to start. Let¡¯s go in immediately. Don¡¯t let Young Master and Madam Brown wait too long!¡± Hearing that she was a guest of the Brown family, the attendants at the door lowered their heads and did not dare to look. The bodyguards at the door immediately went into alert mode. Their eyes looked around warily as if they had never been absent-minded before. ¡°Alright!¡± Jocelyn smiled and slowly walked into the hall. What everyone at the banquet did not expect was that such a beauty would actually appear at the door, making the guests at the door gasp. ¡°Oh my god¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen this lady before. She¡¯s so beautiful.¡± ¡°Unbelievable!¡± ¡°Am I hallucinating? I can¡¯t believe I saw such a beautiful lady. Which family is she from?¡± Everyone looked at the girl who was the last to enter and discuss. A flash of amazement flashed across the eyes of a man who was holding a wine glass. He did not even notice that the wine in his glass had spilled.. Chapter 28 - Everyone Was Stunned Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After the beautiful girl entered, not only did she attract the attention of the guests, but even Young Master Aren, who was standing upstairs, paused for a moment. He recognized Luke beside the beautiful girl and naturally knew that she was Jocelyn. However, he didn¡¯t expect Jocelyn to look like this when she was dressed up. He was very surprised. As soon as the beautiful girl entered, she attracted many gazes. These gazes were filled with curiosity, inquiry, and lust. These gazes made Aren feel very uncomfortable. Displeasure flashed across his eyes, and he frowned. ¡°Let the banquet begin!¡± Aren spoke to the attendant waiting beside him. Hearing his order, the attendant immediately bowed and said. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± At this moment, the band started playing music specially tailored for the banquet. When everyone heard the music, they picked up their glasses and started chatting. The banquet officially started. In the crowd, many young men, who were attracted by Jocelyn¡¯s beauty, picked up their glasses and walked towards her, wanting to talk to this beautiful girl and get to know her better. At this moment, Jocelyn picked up her wine glass and walked towards the corner of the banquet. There were really a lot of people at the banquet this time! Looking at the upper-class people dressed in elegant clothes at the banquet, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but feel a little intimidated. However, when she thought of what her father and stepsister had done to her today, she became even more determined to leave the Wilson family. In the corner, Jocelyn found a random place to sit and taste the dessert on the table. Her actions were elegant and were all in accordance with etiquette. Aren stood on the second floor. From his angle, he could see the entire banquet in one glance. However, the people in the banquet could not see him from below, so Aren liked to stand on the top and look at the people below. At this moment, his gaze was attracted to the girl in the white dress. He watched as the beautiful girl moved. The girl walked towards the corner without looking at the people around her. She walked into the small corner of the banquet alone and seemed to be unwilling to interact with others. The men behind her were getting restless. Looking at the man who wanted to walk up and talk to Jocelyn at the banquet, Aren¡¯s eyes darkened. He gripped the railing tightly and frowned. Not only Aren but also Maria and the other two were also looking at Jocelyn. ¡°Mother!¡± Maria stomped her feet not far from her father and looked at Jocelyn unhappily. ¡°Look at her, she¡¯s coming over too. She¡¯s like an annoying fly!¡± She thought that if she stole Jocelyn¡¯s dress and she didn¡¯t have an invitation to the banquet, she would be able to get rid of her. Unexpectedly, Jocelyn followed them to the banquet like an annoying fly. ¡°Where?¡± When Mrs. Wilson heard what Maria said, she was shocked. ¡°Why is she here? She doesn¡¯t have an invitation!¡± She turned around and saw a familiar figure standing more than twenty meters away. It was Jocelyn! The back and height were the same, even the side face was the same. At this moment, Jocelyn turned around elegantly with a glass of red wine in her hand. Her long, fair neck was even more eye-catching, and her exquisite face was covered in appropriate and bright makeup. Mrs. Wilson had long known that Maria¡¯s appearance was inferior to that of Jocelyn, and men liked to judge a book by its cover, so she had been teaching Maria how to do the makeup. However, no matter how much makeup Maria put on, she would never be as pretty as Jocelyn. ¡°Mother! What should we do? Are we going to let Jocelyn steal my marriage again?¡± At this moment, hatred and jealousy flashed across Maria¡¯s eyes. Looking at Jocelyn in such an exquisite dress, she felt like a clown. She wanted nothing more than to tear Jocelyn into pieces. On the other hand, Mrs. Wilson was much more careful. She held Maria¡¯s hand tightly to prevent her from acting impulsively. However, in her mind, she was busy trying to come up with tricks to deal with Jocelyn. It would be terrible if Master Aren took a fancy to Jocelyn. Beside her, Mr. Wilson was chatting casually with an old friend who had come to congratulate him. So up until now, he had not realized that his other daughter had also come to the banquet. ¡°Mother¡­¡± Maria grabbed the sleeve of her mother and shouted unhappily, still looking at Jocelyn in the distance. ¡°Alright, alright!¡± At that moment, a cold glint flashed across Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyes. She stroked her daughter¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already thought of a way. When there are many people around, do this¡­¡± Mrs. Wilson whispered into her daughter¡¯s ear. The more Maria listened, the more pleased she became. Jocelyn, who was standing not far away, did not notice that a disaster was coming.. Chapter 29 - A Conspiracy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Maria, what are you whispering about?¡± After chatting, Mr. Wilson walked over with a smile while holding a glass of red wine. He looked at the mother and daughter who were whispering. ¡°Where do the two of you want to go after the banquet? I¡¯ll personally take you there!¡± Clearly, Mr. Wilson was in a good mood after chatting with his friend. ¡°Ah¡­ Master, you¡¯re here.¡± For some reason, Mrs. Wilson seemed to be panicking. At the side, Maria avoided his eyes and did not speak. However, her eyes occasionally looked in a certain direction at the banquet, as if she was afraid of something. Their reaction made Wilson frown. He followed their gaze and saw the girl in the crowd. The girl was extremely beautiful! She was wearing a beautiful white dress. The back of the dress was designed to be connected by a thread, revealing a large part of her back. The design was bold but eye-catching. However, when the girl¡¯s face was revealed, Mr. Wilson¡¯s eyes widened. He blinked hard as if he couldn¡¯t believe it and the hand with which he was holding the wine glass trembled. Why did this young girl¡­ look a little like her other daughter who didn¡¯t come? After some careful observation, he finally confirmed that this was his other daughter, Jocelyn. Suddenly, he became a little angry. ¡°How dare she come to the banquet dressed like that? She probably wants to find a rich husband here so that she can get rid of us.¡± Wilson thought. Noticing the look of displeasure on his face, Mrs. Wilson quickly added, ¡°Master, I guess Jocelyn didn¡¯t do it on purpose. Although that dress is Maria¡¯s most expensive one, it¡¯s understandable that girls are vain.¡± ¡°What? That dress is Maria¡¯s?¡± The already angry Mr. Wilson was about to explode. He had never liked his daughter, but he did not expect her to be such a thief and a snob The next second, Mr. Wilson strode forward, suppressed his anger, and walked towards Jocelyn. Seeing that their plan had succeeded, Maria secretly gave Mrs. Wilson a thumbs up and a meaningful smile appeared on her face. ¡°Humph, let¡¯s see what she can do now. The good show is yet to come!¡± Maria smiled and walked slowly towards Jocelyn with a glass of red wine in her hand. Mrs. Wilson followed closely behind. ¡°Jocelyn!¡± A furious voice was heard. Jocelyn turned around with a glass of wine in her hand, only to find her father walking over angrily. Thinking of what happened back at home, she felt even more resentful. From behind her father, she saw Maria and her mother walking over slowly. It was not difficult for the smart Jocelyn to guess that her father was provoked by something they told him again. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to stay at home and reflect on yourself? Why are you here at the banquet?¡± There was displeasure on his face. The distinguished guest standing at the side was shocked when they saw such a beauty getting shouted at. Jocelyn nodded at her father and explained gently in a low voice, ¡°Mr. Brown invited the Wilsons, so it would be rude if I didn¡¯t come.¡± Seeing this, Wilson¡¯s anger dissipated a little. He opened his mouth and reprimanded, ¡°Then you shouldn¡¯t have worn Maria¡¯s most expensive dress. Taking without asking is no different from stealing.¡± When the guests heard that, they immediately looked at Jocelyn with disdain. Such a good-looking girl was actually a thief! ¡°Father, are you sure?¡± No matter how good-tempered Jocelyn was, there was finally anger in her eyes. ¡°Maria stole my dress, and I had to ask my friend for help in order to get me a new one. What makes you think I¡¯m a thief? Or have you never believed in your daughter?¡± Jocelyn finally stood up for herself after all these years of endurance. Burning anger could be seen in her gentle eyes. She pursed her lips tightly. Even when she was angry, she still looked pretty. Hearing the commotion, the guests gradually gathered around Jocelyn, and Maria and her mother hurried over too. ¡°What did you say? I stole your dress? Everyone, come and judge. Does the dress I¡¯m wearing look like Miss Jocelyn¡¯s?¡± Maria shouted. ¡°I made every stitch and thread of that dress with my own hands. Everyone can look at my design sketch. It¡¯s at home!¡± Jocelyn explained with a frown.. Chapter 30 - Vicious Move Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Luke, go see what¡¯s happening over there.¡± Aren looked at the crowd that was quickly gathering below. His cold face was unreadable, but his furrowed brows showed his emotions. ¡°Yes!¡± Luke immediately went over. Before long, Luke found out what had happened from the onlookers, and told Aren what they said. ¡°Master, do you want to go over and take a look personally? It seems to be getting worse and worse.¡± Luke frowned as he looked at Miss Jocelyn, who was alone in the crowd. ¡°Mm.¡± After a faint reply, Aren hung up. ¡°So is Master coming or not?¡± Luke, who was standing outside the crowd, was confused. He was still worried about Miss Jocelyn. ¡°Are you saying that you made the dress I am wearing? You stole my dress but still call me a thief. How can you say such twisted things?¡± Maria¡¯s eyes were filled with tears and grievance. The people at the scene were already pointing at Jocelyn and accusing her. After all, the Wilsons were on Miss Maria¡¯s side, and no one was speaking up for Jocelyn. ¡°Alright, since you said that you bought the dress I am wearing, let me ask you, where did you buy this dress from? Do you have a receipt? How much is it?¡± Jocelyn didn¡¯t want to make things worse, but it wasn¡¯t up to her now. If people thought she was a thief at the banquet, how could she become Mrs. Brown? ¡°This¡­ I asked a friend of mine to buy this dress overseas and put it in my closet at home. I don¡¯t wanna wear it just yet, and the invoice and package are still at home. If you don¡¯t believe me, you¡¯ll know once you go back.¡± Maria was making up things. Luckily, she had a lot of dresses. As long as she took out an invoice, she would be able to fool everyone. Seeing that Maria was still unwilling to tell the truth, Jocelyn looked at her and quickly said, ¡°But I know all the details of the dress on you, including the size of the dress and the design of the dress. I know all of them in my mind. But can you tell me the color of the gauze on the inside of this dress on me?¡± Although her voice was gentle, every word she said was to the point. Jocelyn could tell everything about the dress on Maria, but could Maria tell her the color of the gauze on the inside of the dress on her? If Maria really liked this dress, she should have seen the color once, right? Hearing that, the crowd around looked at Maria, as if they were wondering if Maria could answer Jocelyn¡¯s question. Everyone looked at Maria, waiting for her answer. ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± Maria stuttered. Everyone¡¯s gaze became sharper. Their opinion had changed, and they started to doubt their previous judgment. Could it be that Maria was actually the thief? While they were wondering, no one noticed that Mrs. Wilson was now standing behind Jocelyn. Everyone¡¯s attention was on the question of who was the thief between Jocelyn and Maria. Clearly, they were very curious about the gossip about the Wilson family. Which one was the real thief? The daughter of the ex-wife or the daughter of the current wife. After making sure that no one was looking at her, Mrs. Wilson suddenly reached out and tugged at the hollow thread on Jocelyn¡¯s back. The thread was used to connect the dress and keep it in place. If the thread was pulled apart, it meant that Jocelyn¡¯s beautiful dress would begin to slide down her back until her bra was revealed. If Jocelyn¡¯s body were exposed in this banquet where all the rich people were gathered, from then on, she would lose her reputation. When people talked about her, they would laugh and say, ¡°She is the woman who was naked at the Brown Family banquet.¡± This move was truly vicious. At this moment, there were many people surrounding Jocelyn, and Mrs. Wilson was very quick. She quickly extended her hand from the right side of Jocelyn, grabbed the edge of the thin thread, and pulled it downwards. Under this force, with the thread untied, the dress loosened and floated to the ground. The dress spread out in all directions, and in no time, the dress would slip to the ground, revealing Jocelyn¡¯s body covered only by her bra. Hidden in the crowd, Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyes were glowing crazily, and her heart was pounding violently. ¡°Come on! Reveal her body! Let everyone see who you really are.¡± She mumbled. Jocelyn felt that her dress was about to fall off her body, but it was too late. Her dress was about to fall to the ground. It¡¯s over! Chapter 31 - Her Savior Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just when Jocelyn was feeling hopeless, a powerful force pushed Madam Wilson and the people around Jocelyn to the side. Everyone screamed in fear after being pushed, and the scene was instantly thrown into chaos. Everyone at the banquet was so shocked that they forgot to breathe. Some even covered their mouths in shock, their mouths agape and their eyes wide open. Luke also looked at the people behind Jocelyn in shock. His pupils contracted violently as if he had seen something unbelievable. What did I just see? Can someone tell me if I¡¯m hallucinating? In the middle of the crowd, a man who was as cold as a god was wearing a white shirt. His tall figure gave people a sense of security and his eyes were fixed on Jocelyn. Her fair face was as beautiful as usual. She was now tightly wrapped around by a black suit jacket, and with his help, the dress that was halfway slipping to the floor came back to her body. The fragility that she showed in her eyes made people want to hold her tight and protect her. ¡°Jesus, what just happened?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I just felt like I was suddenly pushed to the side. Of course¡­ I don¡¯t mean to blame Master Aren¡­¡± ¡°Look at the thread on the ground, it seems to be from Miss Jocelyn¡¯s dress. If she didn¡¯t have Master Aren¡¯s jacket, I¡¯m afraid¡­ I¡¯m afraid Miss Jocelyn¡¯s body will be exposed!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe that such a thing would happen at the banquet!¡± ¡°Luckily, Master Aren arrived in time. Otherwise, it would be really bad for Miss Jocelyn.¡± The guests looked at the thread on the ground and discussed it in surprise. If not for Master Aren¡¯s jacket, it would probably be a disaster today. There were also some men who looked disappointed¡­ They could imagine how exquisite her body must be since she had such a pretty face. Everyone was discussing among themselves, and Jocelyn felt extremely grateful. God bless me. Fortunately, Aren arrived in time. Otherwise¡­ At the thought of her clothes slipping off, Jocelyn dared not imagine the consequences. She looked at Aren gratefully. On the other hand, Mrs. Wilson was staring at Jocelyn. Her long fingernails had already pierced into her palm, leaving deep marks. Damn you, Jocelyn! You¡¯re lucky again. Maria stood on the spot and stomped her feet angrily. She was so angry that she wanted to walk up and take off the jacket. Most importantly, it was Master Aren¡¯s jacket. As her future wife, she had not even interacted with Aren up close. What right did this b*tch have to wear the jacket that Young Master Aren had worn before? What an ugly bitch! ¡°It would have been great if her dress slipped off just now. I was just a step away from running Jocelyn. It was such a pity.¡± Maria thought. No matter what everyone thought, Aren did not care about them. His sharp face was still cold. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Jocelyn indifferently. ¡°Miss, please follow me upstairs to change your dress.¡± After saying that, he strode upstairs without caring about how the people at the scene reacted. Jocelyn reached out to wrap herself tightly in her clothes and followed Aren upstairs. Now, she needed to adjust herself before announcing the engagement. Otherwise, it would be rude to the guests. Aren was walking up the stairs, and Jocelyn followed closely behind. Soon, they arrived at the guest¡¯s resting area on the second floor. Aren said to the maid, ¡°Find the best evening gown!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The maid replied and left. Normally, there would be spare gowns prepared for such banquets, so that when the guest¡¯s clothes were accidentally dirtied, they could get changed and continue attending the banquet. Soon the maid came back with a luxurious gown. Jocelyn looked at the dress. The dress was extremely luxurious, and it matched perfectly with the one that Aren was wearing. However, on the back of the dress, there was a zipper, so she needed someone to help her pull it up. ¡°Aren, can you ask the maid to go in with me to help me change my clothes!¡± Jocelyn said with a frown. Unexpectedly, he walked into the guest room and told Jocelyn that he was here to help her zip! As if shackled by iron balls, Jocelyn did not move forward. Then, a calm voice came from inside the room. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to delay the announcement of the marriage, come in quickly!¡± Without a choice, Jocelyn followed him in.. Chapter 32 - Gradually Losing Control Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as she entered, Aren closed the door from behind. He was tall and upright, and his eagle-like sharp eyes swept towards Jocelyn with a strong sense of oppression. His thin lips curled up slightly. ¡°Change!¡± Jocelyn, who was walking into the room with the dress, looked at Aren and said seriously, ¡°Thank you for helping me today, Aren. Otherwise, it would be a disaster for me.¡± What happened just now was really dangerous. If it wasn¡¯t for Aren, she really would definitely be in deep trouble, so naturally, she should thank him. However, these words of gratitude did not cause Aren¡¯s expression to change. He glanced at Jocelyn¡¯s body and said, ¡°Change!¡± For some reason, Jocelyn blushed immediately upon hearing this word, as if she was stuck in a steaming room. In order not to let the people outside wait, Jocelyn stopped being shy. After all, the two of them had done more intimate things before, so she did not mind changing now. Jocelyn turned around and took off her dress, revealing her curvaceous body. A beautiful figure appeared in front of him again. She only had a light bra on and the black underwear with lace added a hint of mystery to her hips. Her waist was slender as if it could be grabbed by one hand, and her straight legs were extremely tempting. This scene made Aren¡¯s eyes flash with lust, and he couldn¡¯t help but salivate. The more his eyes lingered on the beautiful body, the more lustful he became. ¡°Are you trying to seduce me by changing so slowly?¡± Aren stepped forward and enveloped Jocelyn with his tall physique, making her look even more petite and exquisite. Looking at her up close, his blood started to boil. His magnetic and deep voice echoed in Jocelyn¡¯s ears. In an instant, the hot air blew into Jocelyn¡¯s ears, making her body go weak. ¡°I am not!¡± Just when Jocelyn was about to turn around, she felt a burning sensation on her body. ¡°You seem more sensitive.¡± Aren leaned forward and pressed Jocelyn firmly against the wall. One of his hands slid towards her back and went straight into her bra. In an instant, he grabbed the beautiful pair of breasts that he had thought about for a long time. The sensation of the touch made Area look extremely satisfied. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Jocelyn moaned, unable to think straight. At this moment, Jocelyn¡¯s mind was blank, and she could not think of any countermeasure to stop the hands from rubbing her body. Seeing Jocelyn¡¯s reaction, Aren seemed to be in a good mood. His hands wandered around her breasts even more unrestrainedly. At this moment, he slithered downward from her lips and was sampling her smooth neck. ¡°We¡­ We are going to announce the marriage¡­ There¡¯s no time¡­¡± Jocelyn forced her voice to not tremble as she forced herself to speak calmly. The little dots on her breasts seemed to have hardened. ¡°Without my permission, who will dare to leave?¡± Aren replied casually. His hand stroked down from her breasts to her waist. The warmth of his palm instantly spread to Jocelyn¡¯s entire body, making her feel numb. The dress had already been removed, and now Jocelyn was only wearing shorts and a bra. His hot palm gently rubbed against her inner thigh all the way to her thick bush. His large hand kept touching the dense forest that had never been entered by anyone, seemingly searching for something. This was something Jocelyn had never experienced before. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Jocelyn moaned, unable to think straight. Encouraged by the sexy moan, he continued to explore her thich bush with his fingers. He passed through the dense forest and was trying to penetrate with his fingers. However, she was still dry down there and it was hard to penetrate. Suddenly, he felt a thin layer that blocked him from entering. Aren suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the girl in front of him. Virgin! He frowned and looked at Jocelyn under him with a complicated expression. He moved his middle finger that was inside her and felt the thin layer again. How could such a beautiful girl, who had never lacked suitors since she was young, still be a virgin? For a moment, thousands of thoughts flashed across his mind. Aren could not help but soften his heart towards her.. Chapter 33 - Everyones Guess Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Aren lowered his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him with a complicated gaze. A strange feeling appeared in his heart. He stopped what he was doing and said, ¡°You actually¡­¡± At the thought that she was still a virgin, Aren stopped. He gently pulled his finger out from underneath and stopped teasing her. His mumble woke up the woman who went blank, and her confused mind gradually returned to normal. ¡°Mr. Brown!¡± Jocelyn sounded hoarse. Realizing that she was intoxicated by the temptation of lust and almost lost her first time to Aren, Jocelyn felt a little scared. However, the person behind her removed his hand and took a step back. ¡°Put on your dress and come out!¡± His voice was as indifferent as usual. But for some reason, Jocelyn felt a little uncomfortable. She looked sad and frustrated. Was she a toy that he could give up whenever he wanted? Jocelyn stood rooted to the ground, unable to think of an answer. She then picked up her dress and put it on. Whatever she was to him, she had to rely on him to leave the Wilson family. Behind her, Aren still stood where he was without saying anything. He looked at Jocelyn with mixed feelings, but his face was not as cold as before. This woman¡­ seemed to be different from what he imagined. Ever since he was young, he had been surrounded by vain and snobbish women who only cared about famous brands and expensive jewelry. They smiled at people but were cold-blooded and heartless. As soon as you went broke, they would leave you and never look at you again. Would Jocelyn be like them? He sized up the beautiful figure in front of him with a complicated gaze. A different emotion flashed across his cold eyes. ¡°Help me pull it up!¡± Jocelyn quickly put on her dress and asked him. The man behind her took a step forward, his tall body instantly enveloping the petite woman. He stretched out his large hands towards the woman¡¯s beautiful waist, grabbing the zipper at the back of her dress and zipping it up bit by bit. With every pull, his slender fingers would gently touch the girl¡¯s waist. It was the first time for the master of the Brown family to do this for a lady. Aren thought of how fiercely she was arguing with people out there and could not help but ask, ¡°Why were you so angry just now?¡± In his impression, she was used to tolerating, and he had never seen her like this in public, using sharp and aggressive words. Jocelyn froze for a moment, not expecting Aren to be concerned about her. ¡°If I told you I made the dress on Maria, would you believe me?¡± ¡°Oh,¡± Aren replied casually as if he did not take this matter to heart. After Jocelyn got changed, they opened the door and walked out together. When the attendant at the door saw the two of them walk out, he couldn¡¯t help but marvel at how compatible they looked, as if they were destined to be a couple. Aren sent Jocelyn back to the banquet before turning to leave. In the crowd, Maria looked indignantly at Jocelyn, who was radiant, and wished that she was the one standing next to Aren. But soon she found an attendant walking toward her. The waiter politely said, ¡°Miss Maria, Young Master asked you to go upstairs and change into a dress.¡± ¡°Huh? Change into a dress? Aren¡­ did he say why?¡± Maria was extremely surprised and shouted loudly. She wanted everyone around her to hear her. The onlookers whispered as they watched the scene. Their eyes darted back and forth between Maria and Jocelyn as if they were suspecting something. ¡°I heard that Master Aren likes Miss Maria very much. He held such a big banquet today just for her!¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah. I heard that the future Mrs. Brown is Miss Maria. Now it seems to be the case.¡± ¡°As expected, Miss Maria is the future Mrs. Brown. There¡¯s going to be a good show.¡± The attendant continued to smile at Maria and said, ¡°Miss, please follow me.¡± The people around were in an uproar. They felt that Maria was indeed the future Mrs. Brown. They all looked over with fawning eyes. Even Mr. Wilson felt proud as he straightened his back and looked at everyone. ¡°Yes.¡± Maria blushed and followed the attendant.. Chapter 34 - Old Madams Praise Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Maria followed the attendant¡¯s directions and walked out of the hall. Shortly after she took a few steps, she saw Madam Brown walking towards her direction with a few attendants beside her. Everyone turned to look at Madam. Today, the old madam was wearing a set of dark purple clothes which looked quite luxurious. As if she recognized Maria, the old madam smiled and nodded at her from afar. Her face was filled with an amiable smile. Maria returned a smile and walked up to her. She took the initiative to ask, ¡°Madam, long time no see. How have you been recently?¡± With a smile on her face, the old madam immediately replied, ¡°I¡¯ve been in good health recently. Thank you for your concern about me, Miss Maria. You are really a good girl. We¡¯ll become a family soon, so please drop in on me whenever you feel like it.¡± These words were like throwing a large stone into a calm lake, triggering a huge commotion. In the past few days, there had been news that the future Mrs. Brown would be the daughter of the Wilsons. Everyone guessed so but they had no evidence. However, hearing what the old madam said, everyone was certain that the news was true. They fixed their eyes at Maria and the old madam, who were standing in the middle of the crowd. Surprise flashed across their eyes, and they started whispering. ¡°It seems like it¡¯s true!¡± ¡°The Wilson family is going to be rich. We need to get close to them!¡± ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect that the Brown family would choose the daughter of the Wilsons. It seems like we¡¯ve miscalculated.¡± ¡°Apparently, the old madam really likes Miss Maria. She even tells her to come over and talk to her. This is rare!¡± Maria heard every word of the discussion. The smile on her lips became more and more obvious. Now she was completely intoxicated by the prospect of becoming Mrs. Brown as well as a life of wealth and rank. ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll come often to spend time with you.¡± Maria smiled shyly, looking delighted. ¡°That¡¯s great! I¡¯m already very happy to hear that.¡± The old madam was extremely happy. She sized Maria up and said, ¡°You¡¯re very pretty today. Where are you going?¡± ¡°Aren asked me to change my clothes,¡± Maria replied shyly again. Mrs. Brown nodded kindly. ¡°Since he asked you to go, then hurry up. Don¡¯t miss out on all the fun.¡± After all, the girl was Jocelyn¡¯s sister, so she was supposed to be there to witness the announcement of the engagement later. That was why the old madam asked her to hurry up. However, what the old madam did not expect was that when everyone heard this, they were even more certain that Maria was going to be Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e tonight. The old madam nodded goodbye to Maria and walked towards the seat in the middle of the banquet. Maria was elated. Now that she was sure that she was Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e, she was naturally excited and followed the attendant upstairs to the changing room. Tonight would definitely be an unforgettable night! Maria quickly walked upstairs and looked down at Jocelyn with disdain. She was so excited that she almost drowned. To her surprise, Bevis was standing next to Jocelyn. A creepy smile crept upon her face as she thought to herself. ¡°I¡¯ll let you have Bevis and be the wife of that playboy!¡± ¡­ ¡°You see that, don¡¯t you, Jocelyn?¡± Bevis staggered in front of Jocelyn, his body reeking of alcohol. ¡°Although Aren helped you just now, he is destined to be Maria¡¯s future husband. He has nothing to do with you. Don¡¯t fantasize about becoming Mrs. Brown, you understand?¡± He seemed to have drunk a lot as his face was all red. His collar was slightly open and his tie was hanging loosely around his neck. He was still holding a glass of brandy and his eyes were wandering. ¡°What does that have to do with you?¡± Jocelyn replied without taking his words seriously. Displeasure flashed across Bevis¡¯s eyes as he strode forward. ¡°What did you say? What do you mean by that? Look at yourself. You¡¯re just the unloved daughter of the Wilson Family. Aren¡¯t you and Maria the same kind of nasty people?¡± He had seen many vain women like her, but none of them were as difficult to deal with as Jocelyn. She was unmoved by hard or soft tactics. Initially, he thought that she was pretty and wanted to chase after her to have some fun before shaking her off, but he didn¡¯t expect her to always be cold. Gradually, he started to find her detestable! Damn it! ¡°When I make you my woman, I¡¯ll teach you a good lesson.¡± Bevis sneered and sized up Jocelyn fiercely.. He was as vicious as a jackal in the forest Chapter 35 - Her Superiors praise Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Sir, you¡¯re drunk!¡± The attendant saw that something was wrong and immediately walked forward to help Bevis leave the hall. Bevis shouted as he was carried by the attendant, ¡°I¡¯m not drunk¡­ I want to continue looking at this bitch and look at her vain face¡­ I want to chase after her and throw her off like trash!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not drunk! Don¡¯t touch me¡­¡± Soon, the drunk Bevis was taken away by the attendant, and the people around Jocelyn walked away one after another as if they didn¡¯t want to stand with her anymore. In their eyes, she was flirtatious and extremely cunning. Even the boys, who were originally fascinated by Jocelyn¡¯s beauty, stayed away from her in fear of getting into trouble. ¡°Her sister is about to become Mrs. Brown, but she stole her sister¡¯s clothes to attend the banquet just to get a rich husband. What a joke!¡± ¡°I heard that she rejected Master Bevis many times. What a white lotus.¡± ¡°Sigh, she¡¯s pretty, but her character is terrible. What a pity, but¡­ we can still ask her out sometimes. After all, she has a good figure.¡± ¡°Hahaha, I really want to have a go with her!¡± Not far away, a middle-aged man sized up Jocelyn with a lecherous gaze. He was praising Jocelyn¡¯s figure and was drooling. At this moment, Jocelyn finally understood what it meant to be alone! No one in the banquet was willing to speak for her, and no one came forward to chat with her. They were all sizing her up, laughing at her, leering, and looking down on her from afar. ¡°Hey, Jocelyn, are you satisfied? Now you have everyone¡¯s attention.¡± A woman¡¯s voice came from behind, making Jocelyn scared. She turned around and found her superior, Anna, standing behind her with a wine glass in her hand, looking at her in disdain. ¡°Anna, what do you mean?¡± Jocelyn asked curiously. Although she had caused a commotion at the banquet, she had never provoked her superior. A meaningful smile appeared on Anna¡¯s face. Ever since Jocelyn came to the studio as an intern, she had always found her to be an eyesore. She was obviously a child from a poor family, but she still acted like a pampered daughter. Today, she finally got an invitation to the Brown¡¯s banquet from someone, but she found out that Jocelyn was also here, which made Anna feel even more uncomfortable. What right did an intern have to attend a banquet with her superior? Anna said disdainfully, ¡°Didn¡¯t you steal someone else¡¯s dress just to attend the banquet?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve explained it. This dress belongs to my friend, and the one on Maria is designed by me. Why are you accusing me? As my superior, don¡¯t you know what kind of person I am?¡± Jocelyn could not understand why Anna did not believe her. The two of them had been working together since the first day of her internship. She had always been hard working and never slacked off, but why did she not believe it? Anna sneered as if she had heard the greatest joke. ¡°I saw that dress. The design and various details are all master-level. It¡¯s obvious that it¡¯s not the work of a beginner. How can you possibly have designed that kind of dress?¡± ¡°If you can design it, you can already open a studio and work independently. Why do you want to be an intern in our studio?¡± Although Anna was belittling herself in every way, her words were approving of the dress. At the thought of this, Jocelyn suddenly felt enlightened and happy. What Anna said was not important, and who the dress belonged to was not important. What was important was that the dress Maria was wearing was indeed very good. Even Anna, one of the top designers in the studio, praised the quality of the dress. At the thought that she was actually talented, Jocelyn suddenly smiled. ¡°Thank you for your praise, Anna. I will continue to work hard to design better works in the future!¡± Jocelyn said seriously. Anna wanted to see Jocelyn go crazy, but she didn¡¯t expect her to smile as if nothing had happened. Anna immediately felt bored. She frowned and glanced at Jocelyn. ¡°I hope you didn¡¯t copy someone else¡¯s work again and disgrace the name of our studio.¡± Anna shook her head and left with her wine glass. What the two of them did not notice was that a cultured and elegant man standing not far from them was watching the scene in front of him playfully. He mumbled, ¡°Interesting! The person Aren likes is indeed very interesting!¡± With a smile in his eyes, Keller watched as Jocelyn strode away. In his mind, he was curious about what kind of interesting things would happen between the cold Aren and the beautiful Miss Jocelyn. ¡°She may look soft, but she¡¯s always better than that woman, Maria..¡± Chapter 36 - Official Announcement! 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Chapter 41 - Speed On! They Are After Us! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Soon, the taxi stopped in front of Jocelyn. She walked to the taxi with the female gangster called Vivian and got in. She then looked up at the few fierce-looking gangsters who were snarling at her. She waved her hand and shouted, ¡°I don¡¯t care who sent you. Go back and tell her that if she dares, come and find me on her own. Don¡¯t act like a pussy.¡± With that, Jocelyn immediately said to the driver, ¡°We can go now!¡± She pushed out of the car and shut the door. The driver was very cooperative. As soon as Jocelyn closed the door, he started the car and drove off. Looking at the road that quickly flashed by, Jocelyn patted her chest in fear. ¡°Vivian, are you okay?¡± ¡®The gangster head immediately went up to help Vivian up and rubbed her head. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Vivian rubbed her head in pain, her eyes filled with anger. She gritted her teeth and shouted, ¡°Damn it, it hurts. Go after that damn b*tch immediately!¡± The person who went to hail the taxi said proudly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I secretly told the driver to send her to the remote forest nearby. Humph, we won¡¯t let her get away so easily.¡± Hearing that, Vivian smiled fiercely. ¡°Jocelyn! I¡¯ll kill you for treating me like that.¡± With that, she took out her phone and made a call. As soon as the phone was answered, she cried, ¡°Brother¡­ Someone bullied me¡­¡± The person on the other end of the line was very angry and hurriedly asked where Vivian was. At this moment, Jocelyn was sitting quietly in the car. The taxi was speeding along the road, but her heart was still racing. She took out her phone, wanting to send somebody a message But when she saw Aren on her phone, Jocelyn froze. Aren left his phone number to Jocelyn at the banquet last night, so that she could look for him if she ran into any problems. But now, Jocelyn was a little hesitant, not knowing what to do. Aren was just her fiance in name, and he said from the start that she should not take a fancy to him. Jocelyn knew very well that they would split up sooner or later, so she had to prevent herself from becoming dependent on him. Jocelyn ended up not calling Aren and decided to handle it alone. After all, no one could always be by her side and help her for the rest of her life. Jocelyn took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and leaned back in her chair. ¡®As she was still in a state of shock, she seemed to have sensed something fishy. Evelyn turned around and saw the car from the gangsters following closely behind her. After she got into the car, she had been staring at the people behind her and saw a few of them got in the car. It seemed like those people weren¡¯t going to let her off so easily. ¡°Damn it, why do they keep bugging me?¡± Evelyn thought. Jocelyn didn¡¯t even know who was behind it because those people were obviously sent by someone. Then¡­ who sent them? Maria? Or was it some other woman? Jocelyn shook her head in denial. Although Maria was furious yesterday, she wouldn¡¯t dare to make such a bold move. If she really did it, the idea must come from someone else. After all, it would do them no good to offend Aren. Then¡­ who else? Jocelyn couldn¡¯t figure it out, and there was no time for her to dwell on it, because¡­ the car behind her was closing in. The traffic light was right ahead, and there were only ten seconds left before it turned green. Jocelyn gritted her teeth and felt that her car was slowing down. She felt anxious and shouted at the driver, ¡°Sir, please hurry up! Hurry up! The car behind is catching up¡­¡± However, the driver acted as if he did not hear her. Not only did he not accelerate, when he even passed the traffic light, he turned the car into a remote forest. Jocelyn panicked and said, ¡°Sir, don¡¯t go that way¡­ Otherwise, we might get surrounded.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? You got me.¡± The driver replied roughly and slowed the car down beside the forest. Jocelyn gritted her teeth, uneasiness and doubt flashing across her eyes. Vroom Asound came from behind. Jocelyn turned around and saw the jeep behind her, and a number of gangsters were sitting in it. Jocelyn gritted her teeth and looked at the driver. ¡°Sir, hurry up and drive. If you don¡¯t drive, the people behind will come and get me.¡± ¡°Hey, what if they bump into my car and kill us if I try to accelerate?¡± The driver obviously knew that those people were not to be trifled with, so he sided with the gangsters. Chapter 42 - A Fight or Flight Situation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, Jocelyn finally realized that the driver must have brought her here on purpose. The only choice left for her was to make the driver drive. Jocelyn narrowed her eyes and said coldly, ¡°It¡¯s not too late to drive now. Otherwise, if they take me out of the car later, I guarantee that you won¡¯t get anything out of it.¡± But the threat wasn¡¯t deterrent enough to change the driver¡¯s mind. He continued to drive slowly at the edge of the forest, and his speed was getting slower and slower, almost stopping the car. With this speed, the gangsters would catch up to them in no time. ¡°Miss, you know they are coming after you. They¡¯re not people I can afford to attend. Even if I can¡¯t get anything out of it, I won¡¯t dare to let you out of the car.¡± Seeing that Jocelyn was about to open the car door, he even locked the door to prevent her from leaving. Jocelyn tried her best to force the car open. Seeing that the people behind her were about to approach, she panicked and started sweating. Damn it! Did she really have to submit to those people? She narrowed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said to the driver, ¡°I¡¯m the wife of the Brown family. If you help me get away, you won¡¯t have to worry about money for the rest of your life.¡± ¡®When the driver heard about the Brown family, his eyes immediately lit up. Then, he waved his hand and said, ¡°How do I know if what you said is true? Young lady, if you offend those people, no one can save you. That female thug in shorts is the sister of the gang leader in this area. No one dares to provoke her. Don¡¯t you know her?¡± Jocelyn frowned. Was the female gangster really the sister of a gang leader? She spent most of her time at school studying, instead of messing around or gossiping, so she naturally didn¡¯t know members of the local gang. Evelyn was confused as to what she did to make them target her. Jocelyn bit her lip. She knew she shouldn¡¯t waste her time with the driver anymore because he was by nature a coward, afraid of death. At the end of the day, she had to rely on herself again. Jocelyn scanned the car and found a hammer under the seat. Without hesitation, she took it out and shouted at the driver through the glass window, ¡°I repeat, open the door! Otherwise, your car will be windowless.¡± ¡°Are¡­ are you crazy?¡± The driver turned around with wide eyes, wanting to stop Jocelyn, but at this moment, Jocelyn extended her hand towards the front seat and pressed on the button to open the door. Meanwhile, the female gangster and her buddies also stopped their cars and were about to walk to her car. It was almost too late for Evelyn to escape! ¡°Tll give you two choices. You either drive or park your car.¡± Jocelyn gritted her teeth and shouted at the driver. ¡®The driver was sent into a shock by the fierce expression on Evelyn¡¯s face. He didn¡¯t expect a girl to be so ballsy. ¡®When the man taking the lead put his hand on the handle and was about to open the car, Jocelyn gripped the inner handle and kicked the car door with all her might. ¡°Ah.¡± The man in the lead was slammed in the face by the door and let out a scream of pain as he fell to the ground. ¡°Charles, are you okay?¡± Seeing that her boyfriend had been knocked down by the car door, Vivian immediately bent down to help him up, looking nervous. At that moment, Jocelyn took the opportunity to jump out of the car with the hammer and run towards the traffic. ¡°Damn, the bitch is running away.¡± The people behind Charles and Vivian shouted as they watched Jocelyn run away, and they hurriedly chased after her. ¡°Go after her! Go after her! Don¡¯t let that bitch escape!¡± Vivian shouted frantically as she looked at the blood dripping down from Charles¡¯ head. The hideous look on her face frightened Charles who came back to his senses. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Vivian. Your brother¡¯s men will be here soon.¡± Charles wiped the blood on his forehead, and a trace of gloominess flashed across his eyes. ¡°How dare she do this to me and hurt you? I swear to god I will find her and make her pay.¡± Vivian gritted her teeth and helped Charles up. Because they parked their car in the middle of the main road, the road started to get congested and horns could be heard from all directions. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Aren, who was busy working in the car, heard the horns and frowned. ¡°Young Master, I don¡¯t know if there is a car accident or what, but the road ahead is heavily congested.¡± With that, Aren¡¯s assistant turned the car to the next lane and continued driving. Then, he turned his head to the side curiously and said to Aren, ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem to be a car accident. Apparently, something has gone wrong with that taxi over there.¡± ¡°Drive on,¡± Aren said indifferently. He lowered his head and continued to look at the tablet quietly, unconcerned by what took place outside.. Chapter 43 - A Familiar Figure Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Luke drove past the cars and then sped on, passing the congested road. At this moment, Aren, who was diving into his work, suddenly raised his head and looked out of the window. On either side of the road, there were all kinds of plants and flowers. He felt refreshed after looking at them. As he raised his hand to rub his eyes, Aren seemed to have seen something from the corner of his eyes so that he suddenly stopped and stared at something outside the window with his eyes wide open. ¡°Luke, stop the car, stop the car¡­¡± Aren shouted without a moment of hesitation. Stunned for a moment, Luke instinctively stepped on the brakes and parked the car by the roadside. ¡°Master Aren, what happened?¡± Without answering Luke, Arun opened the door and got out of the car. The surrounding cars sped past, and no one noticed the girl among the trees who was holding a hammer, on guard against a group of thugs. But Aren saw her. With just one glance, he recognized her. Her long hair was disheveled, and she was holding a hammer with both hands as she leaned against the tree. She was like a frightened hedgehog, vigilantly looking at the men and women who were dressed like gangsters. Though she was cornered slowly by them, there was a clear sign of fortitude in her eyes. At that moment, his heart seemed to have skipped a beat. Aren felt inexplicably heartache at the sight of the girl who, though looked frail, didn¡¯t seem to back off in the face of her enemies. He was all too familiar with that pair of unwavering eyes. It was the determination and stubbornness that a person would show when they were in despair and helplessness. It was like the look in his eyes when he took over the Brown family from a young age and faced the wolves and tigers around him. Seeing Jocelyn now, Aren felt like he was looking at his childhood. How helpless he was! This was the other side of Jocelyn that Aren had never seen before, the helpless and lonely side. Aren felt a heaviness in his chest and ran towards her without thinking. ¡°Wait¡­ WHat?¡± Before Luke could react, Aren had already sprinted over. Keller hurried after him. He could tell by the grim look on Aren¡¯s face that something bad was happening. ¡®As Aren was sprinting towards Jocely who was retreating step by step, cornered by her enemy, he frowned tightly. If something happened to her Where could he possibly get a fianc¨¦e that could match her. At this thought, his heart skipped a beat! Because he knew that no one else could give him a sense of peace and tranquility other than Jocelyn. And as weird as it might sound, he liked Jocelyn because of the indifferent attitude with which she treated him. The car stopped by the roadside, and Luke quickly got out of the car and ran towards where Young Master Aren was running. Then, he spotted Jocelyn in the distance and said in surprise, ¡°Young Master, look, that¡¯s Miss Jocelyn!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t come over¡­¡± At this moment, Jocelyn was holding a hammer in her hand. She bit her lips tightly, and her frail body seemed even frailer in the night. She seemed to be determined to fight this battle alone. But she was too weak. Given the distance between her and the gangsters, she could have run away without getting caught. However, as she ran, she accidentally fell. ¡®When she got up, the people behind her had already caught up with her. The lucky thing was that she had a hammer with her. The gangsters were slightly deterred by the hammer and did not dare to go near her for the time being. And Jocelyn knew very well that she would not be able to hold on for long, because more gangsters were on the way. They would definitely not let her off easily. She had to find a way to leave this place as soon as possible. She wanted to call someone, but she did not know who to call. And the people around her had been eyeing her threateningly without giving her time to call. In the end, she still had to rely on herself! ¡°We don¡¯t mind spending the night like this with you. Let¡¯s see who can last longer.¡± One of the women with short hair sneered. The other man laughed as well. ¡°Do you think you can leave after hitting our Miss Vivian? When our boss comes later, just wait and see how you die. Hahaha¡­¡± Did they actually call for more people? It seemed that what the driver said was true. The woman who called Vivian was the sister of the head of a local gang. Apparently, Vivian got used to bullying people in the neighborhood so that when she got punched in the face one day, she couldn¡¯t get over it and had to take revenge no matter what. Damn it! Jocelyn gritted her teeth. If more gangsters arrived later, she definitely couldn¡¯t escape anymore. ¡°What should I do?¡± Jocelyn thought anxiously, her eyes filled with anger and indignation. Chapter 44 - Her Savior Came Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Though many cars passed, none of them stopped to offer help. Something seemed to have occurred in her mind that made her look at those people with her eyes wide-open. She gritted her teeth and tried her best not to show a panicked expression. She stubbornly held the hammer and was in a stalemate with those people. What should I do? Can someone come and save me? Jocelyn wanted to cry but had no tears. She looked at the people around her in despair. ¡°Bitch, you like running away, don¡¯t you? Go on! Why don¡¯t you run?¡± At this moment, Vivian and Charles had already caught up to her. Charles looked at Evelyn with a killing intent after being slammed by her with the car door. There was still blood on his head even if it had stopped bleeding. Jocelyn bit her lip and took two steps back, panting anxiously. But then she realized that behind her were the trees and there was nowhere she could run. Even God could not help her now! ¡°Run, chick, run!¡± Vivian laughed sinisterly, waving a small knife casually in her hand, and shouted, ¡°You little b*tch, I was just gonna do my friend a favor by giving you a lesson but you fought back and injured my boyfriend. I think it¡¯s quite fair that I destroy your face.¡± With that said, Vivian continued to approach. Charles, who was beside her, smiled coldly when he saw Jocelyn¡¯s shaky hand. He suddenly reached out and grabbed the hammer, wanting to snatch it away. Jocelyn panicked and wanted to grip the hammer tightly. If she lost this weapon, she would really have no way of fighting back, and she would be slaughtered by them. ¡°You¡¯re pretty strong, aren¡¯t you? Hehe, let¡¯s see how long you can last. Let¡¯s all kill her together.¡± Charles narrowed his eyes and grabbed the other end of the hammer in Jocelyn¡¯s hand. He restrained Jocelyn and asked his buddies to attack Jocelyn. While Jocelyn was trying her best to hold onto the hammer, she looked at the people surrounding her in panic. Then she gritted her teeth and pulled the hammer with all her might Jocelyn felt that Charles was also trying his best to pull the hammer. She immediately grabbed a tree branch and suddenly let go of the hammer. ¡°Ah¡± Because Jocelyn suddenly let go of the hammer, Charles slipped and fell backwards while the hammer in his hand struck another guy next to him, making him fall with him. ¡°Charles, Louis, are you okay?¡± Hearing the shout, Vivian and the other woman stopped and looked at Charles and the other man who had fallen to the ground. They went to help them up nervously. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about us, catch that woman. Don¡¯t let her run away.¡± Charles shouted angrily, his eyes filled with anger. Hearing that, Vivian turned to look at Jocelyn and found that she was already running away on the road. Immediately, Vivian got up and chased after her. Hurry up! Faster, Jocelyn, run¡­ This is your only chance of escaping. Jocelyn shouted in her mind, but she could not run fast enough. ¡°Ah¡± Vivian took off her shoes and threw them at Jocelyn. With a groan, Jocelyn lost her balance and fell to the ground. Holding the hammer that Jocelyn had just let go, Vivian rushed up to Jocelyn. She looked at her fiercely as she raised the hammer in her hand and threw it at her back. ¡°Bitch, I¡¯ll kill you¡­¡± Vivian shouted loudly and attacked fiercely. Jocelyn turned her head and looked at the hammer that was closing in on her. She instinctively closed her eyes. She knew that she couldn¡¯t run away. Vivian hated her so much that if she fell into her hands, she would definitely be tortured to death. How was she gonna fulfill the contract with Aren if she got taken away by these people? Would he know what had happened to her? Would he come to save her? Would he be sad if she died? Jocelyn found it hard to believe that at this point, she was actually thinking about Aren¡­ and the three-year contract she had signed with him. Other than that, her mind was just empty. Jocelyn closed her eyes and waited quietly for fate to judge her. However, the pain she expected did not come She was a little confused as she slowly opened her eyes, only to see a large hand holding the hammer tightly. It was this big hand that prevented her from getting smashed by the hammer.. Left Chapter 45 - Aren Is Coming! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You¡­ Who are you? I¡¯m telling you, mind your own business!¡± Vivian didn¡¯t expect someone to come to Jocelyn¡¯s rescue at this time. She was stunned for a long time before she found her voice and shouted angrily. The figure in front of Vivian was tall and strong, giving off an impression that nothing could stop him from taking away Jocelyn. Jocelyn blinked at the hand in confusion, feeling as if she was in a dream. When she looked up and saw the handsome face, she was so touched that she couldn¡¯t speak. It was actually Aren? Was he really her savior? At such a critical moment, he magically appeared. Jocelyn found his sudden appearance unexpected, and at the same time expected. Looking at the tall and handsome man in front of her, Jocelyn suddenly felt at ease. ¡°What if¡­ Ihave to take her away?¡± With a dark expression, Aren grabbed the hammer from Vivian with a slight force and threw it to the side. Then, he reached out his wide palm to Jocelyn. Jocelyn bit her lip, feeling extremely touched. She reached out to hold the hand and stood up with his help. ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Aren held her in his arms. His deep voice was magnetic and charming. He lit up the pitch-black night with sparking starts for Jocelyn, and gave her hopes that she never had before. Jocelyn felt groggy and fell heavily into Aren¡¯s arms. Her hand tightened around his and she looked up at him gratefully. ¡°Thank you for showing up¡­¡± Aren raised his eyebrows and raised his hand to gently touch her head. The corners of his mouth curled into a handsome smile. His slender fingers gently landed on her red lips and rubbed it slowly. ¡°If you want to thank me, words are not enough¡­¡± Jocelyn blushed a little and said, ¡°We¡¯re not out of trouble yet. Even if I want to thank you¡­ I can do that here.¡± ¡®When Jocelyn said this, Aren felt his heart skip a beat. ¡°So¡­ if I help you out of trouble, you¡¯ll reward me?¡± Aren smiled ambiguously, completely ignoring the surrounding men and women who were eyeing them fiercely. The PDA was so outrageous that it made the group of gangsters feel indignant. Jocelyn blinked and said, ¡°It depends on what kind of reward you want.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know in awhile¡­¡± As Aren spoke, the hand holding her face suddenly grabbed her head and pulled her into his arms. One of his hands wrapped around her waist while the other quickly reached out and grabbed the hand of the man who was trying to attack her from behind Jocelyn. He twisted the man¡¯s hand as hard as he could ¡°Ah¡± Jocelyn heard a painful scream from the man behind her, and then he was thrown aside like a rag doll. ¡°Damn! He actually dares to fight back. Guys, let¡¯s show them what we are made of!¡± Looking at this scene in anger, Charles waved his hand and pounced at Jocelyn and Aren with his men. Aren protected Jocelyn with one hand and dealt with the men easily with the other. Jocelyn wanted to turn around and see what was happening behind her, and her heart was pounding rapidly. She was worried that Aren wouldn¡¯t be able to handle them alone, but at the same time, she did not dare to move lest her movements affect Aren and cause him to be injured. She was really too nervous! Jocelyn was panting nervously, her heart beat fast. She heard panting and painful cries behind her, but there was no sound from Aren except for his pounding heart. At this moment, Jocelyn realized that Aren was stronger than she imagined. She secretly looked up and saw Aren dodging their punches and landing punches on them. It surprised her to see how strong and agile Aren was¡­ Those people were simply no match for him. About five minutes later, all of them fell to the ground. Normally, these gangsters in their twenties went around bullying people because they were backed by Vivian¡¯s brother who was the head of a local gang. But when they really fought, a few blows were enough to knock them down. Before Aren found the need to exert his strength, they were all rolling on the ground, screaming in pain. ¡°Is that all you can do?¡± Aren looked at the people on the ground coldly with disdain. He was surprised at how poorly gangsters were trained nowadays. ¡°You¡­¡± Vivian struggled to stand up in pain and looked at Aren with dark eyes. Suddenly, she heard a sound of the cars vrooming behind her, and a sinister smile appeared on her face.. ¡°You¡¯re dead!¡± Left Chapter 46 - You Are Dead Now! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as Vivian finished speaking, Aren saw a row of cars parked directly in front of them. There were probably four or five cars, each one filled with people. ¡®The dazzling car lights shone straight at them, making people unable to open their eyes. Jocelyn also sensed that something was wrong, She tuned around and saw a row of cars. Knowing that they must be people Vivian¡¯s brother brought, she immediately held Aren¡¯s hand worriedly and said in a low voice, ¡°Aren! Their people are here. You¡­ Did you bring anyone with you?¡± Aren smiled, shaking his head and looking at Jocelyn who exhibited obvious signs of nervousness. ¡°No.¡± However, he did not look nervous at all. Instead, he looked very calm. Biting her lips in panic, Jocelyn asked nervously, ¡°Then¡­ What should we do? Where is your car? Why don¡¯t we run?¡± Jocelyn found it a perfect chance to sneak away now because the people who were rolling on the ground just now all looked at the cars and didn¡¯t pay attention to the two of them at all. If the people came out of their cars and came at them, they wouldn¡¯t be able to defend. ¡°Let¡¯s run. Before they notice¡­¡± Jocelyn grabbed Aren¡¯s hand and was about to pull him away. However, Aren hugged her and smiled faintly. ¡°What are you afraid of? When I am with you, you never have to run.¡± ¡°But there are a lot of them.¡± Jocelyn started to panic. ¡°I know you¡¯re good at fighting, but we won¡¯t come out of the fight unhurt. Let¡¯s run.¡± Aren said hoarsely with a smile on his face, ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± Jocelyn was struck dumb by the question for a second, then replied, sobbing. ¡°You came to save me. Of course I¡¯m worried about you¡­¡± ¡°Til like it better if you don¡¯t say the first half of that.¡± Aren smiled faintly and pinched her face. He said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, they won¡¯t dare to do anything.¡± Just as Jocelyn was worried, a dark and rough voice came from behind. ¡°Damn it, who dares to bully my sister in my territory? Tell me who is secking death.¡± Hearing his voice, Vivian immediately pounced on him like a bird. She leaned into his arms and raised her head to cry. ¡°Brother, boohoo. It¡¯s them. That b*tch hit me and my boyfriend. It hurts ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear what my sister said? The two people over there hit her. What are you waiting for? Bring her to me. ¡®The gang leader shouted in a rough voice as he smacked the head of the person beside him. Then gently coaxed Vivian, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Vivian. No one will bully you again with me around. Don¡¯t cry Vivian pouted. ¡°Luckily, you are here. Otherwise, boohoo¡­¡± ¡°What in the bloody world are you all waiting for? Bring her to me. I want to see who this ballsy b*tch is.¡± The gang leader shouted loudly, making his henchman shudder. Immediately, more than ten people surrounded Jocelyn and Aren. One of the men looked at Jocelyn and Aren with disdain. ¡°In the South Side, no one dares to offend our boss. I guess you guys don¡¯t want to live anymore.¡± This person looked very arrogant. Aren looked at those people coldly, then glanced at the gang leader and said coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t know since when did the boss of South Side change. Why am I not aware of it?¡± Luke remained quiet all this time just so he wouldn¡¯t steal Aren¡¯s thunder. Hearing that, he cleared his throat and answered Aren, ¡°Master Aren, Owen has been busy overseas late, and it is his subordinate, David, who is managing South Side. I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s slacking off quite a bit.¡± Aren smiled coldly. ¡°Call him over.¡± At the mention of David, the gang leader immediately became nervous. He frowned uneasily and looked nervously at Aren, Luke, and Jocelyn, trying to figure out their identity and status. Luke took out his phone and dialed a number. The call went through quickly. Luke sat lazily on the bench and said, ¡°David, you¡¯re very close to losing your job. Don¡¯t you know your boys are bullying Master Aren? Fix it!¡± ¡°You only have three minutes to get to the forest at the intersection in front of the city hospital.¡± Luke sneered when a curse came from the other end of the line, and then he hung up without waiting for a reply. Jocelyn looked at Aren nervously. She was confused by their conversation. Did Aren know the boss?¡­ or was he also a gangster? Aren and Luke didn¡¯t seem panicked at all. They sounded calm as if the scene now was something they would experience on a daily basis. ¡°Brother, that man is not bad-looking, After you kill that woman, give that man to me. How about that?¡± Wrapping her arms around the man¡¯s neck, Vivian said, looking at Aren lustfully.. Left Chapter 47 - David from The South Side Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Vivian looked at Aren lustfully. She just noticed how handsome he was, much better than Charles. Hearing that, Charles frowned. ¡°Vivian, what do you mean? Am I not enough?¡± Vivian glanced at Charles. ¡°I think I made it clear. You are too useless, can¡¯t even deal with a woman¡­¡± Charles¡¯s eyes widened with anger. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Charles! If my sister likes you, you¡¯re my brother-in-law. If she doesn¡¯t like you, you¡¯re nothing. You can¡¯t even protect your own woman, and you still have the cheek to shout at her in front of me?¡± The gang leader looked at Charles with a gloomy face. Immediately, Charles was shut up by that. Vivian winked at Aren flirtatiously and said to the gang leader, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t be afraid of them. I don¡¯t think he can do anything to us.¡± Jocelyn goggled at Vivian, shocked by her fickleness. One moment, she was flirting with Charles, and the next, she was saying she wanted Aren. The leader lowered his head to look at the time. Two minutes had passed. If David didn¡¯t come in another minute, then¡­ they could attack without hesitation! ¡°You really like him?¡± ¡®The gang leader glanced at Aren and looked down at his sister in his arms. ¡°I don¡¯t think he¡¯s that great.¡± Other than his exquisite face and tall physique, there was nothing special about him. A man like him was very likely a gigolo who asked money from woman and hid away when his woman was in danger. He was far worse than Charles! ¡°Brother ~ I just want him. I don¡¯t care. Also, that damn woman¡­¡± Vivian narrowed her eyes and looked at Jocelyn gloomily.¡± How dare she hit me and even tried to take my man. I¡¯l kill her later. ¡± Hearing their conversation, Aren exuded a dark and cold aura. His sharp eyes landed on Vivian, sending an electric current to her body. Vivian instinctively trembled. Being looked at by Aren like that, she felt cold all over her body, as if she was in an icehouse. Vivian couldn¡¯t imagine why such a cold and handsome man would have such a frightening gaze. At that moment, she even felt that this man could kill her with his gaze effortlessly. But the more unapproachable he was, the more excited Vivian felt at the prospect of getting him. ¡°Three minutes!¡± The gangster looked at his watch and pushed his sister away. He stretched his body and said, ¡°I¡¯l deal with them myself.¡± With that, the gang leader raised his hand and shouted, ¡°You bullied my sister and lied to me. Now you really angered me and I will make you pay for that.¡± Hearing that, Luke stood up from the bench and stood in front of Aren. ¡°You don¡¯t deserve to be punished by Master Aren.¡± From his movements, one could tell that Luke was skilled. The gang leader smiled coldly and pointed at Luke, replying disdainfully, ¡°You? I¡¯m afraid you¡¯re not worthy¡­ Ah¡­¡± Before the gang leader could finish speaking, he let out a cry of pain like a pig being butchered. Then, he fell to the ground and swallowed a mouthful of dirt. Luke quickly dodged to the side and frowned. ¡°The way you show up is really surprising as usual. Luckily, I dodged in time.¡± ¡°Otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t remember me, would you?¡± A male voice was heard, and then a tall and handsome man dressed in casual clothes appeared behind the gang leader. ¡®The man was none other than David. He had long hair that reached behind his ears and covered half of his face. His handsome face made it hard to distinguish if he was a man or woman, especially when he smiled. The muscles on his body were very tight, indicating that he had been training. Jocelyn had to admit that she was extremely infatuated by him the moment he showed up. ¡°Master Aren, I¡¯m sorry for being late. Just leave me to take care of these brats.¡± David smiled at Aren. The way he smiled was elegant and charming, making people unable to look away. When he noticed Jocelyn in Aren¡¯s arms, his eyes lit up as he walked over and asked, ¡°This¡­ is Mrs. Browns?¡± ¡°You ask too much.¡± Luke pursed his lips and looked at the people around him.. ¡°Clean up the mess first!¡± Chapter 48 - Offended Someone She Shouldnt Have Offended! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations David looked at Luke resentfully. ¡°You¡¯ve changed so much since you started working for Master Aren. Now you don¡¯t even let me talk¡­¡± Luke felt goosebumps all over his body. He pushed David away and said, ¡°Don¡¯t play that with me.¡± ¡°Mr. David, why¡­ why are you here?¡± ¡®The gang leader, who had been kicked to the ground by David, had already gotten up. He looked at his men, who had their hands in midair, and signaled them to back off. Then, he smiled and walked up to David. Hearing that, David put on a straight face. His playful smile was suddenly gone, replaced by a sinister and terrifying facial expression. He suddenly raised his foot and kicked the gang leader on the shoulder, sending him flying to the ground. If David was as handsome as an angel when he smiled, he was even scarier than a demon when he attacked. After kicking the gang leader to the ground, David stepped on his chest. His dark face was as frightening as a demon from hell. ¡°You blind idiot. Without Young Master Aren, you wouldn¡¯t be who you are today. Do you think you can touch Young Master Aren and his wife?¡± ¡°Master Aren? The¡­ the master Aren?¡± ¡®The gang leader¡¯s eyes widened in fear as he gasped in disbelief. ¡°Is he¡­ the legendary Master Aren who is in charge of the entire South Side?¡± ¡°What kind of stupid ass are you not to even recgonize Mater Aren?¡± As David spoke, he stomped on the man again. ¡°Ah¡­ Mr. David, Master Aren, I was blind. I know I was wrong¡­ Please have mercy on me.¡± The gang leader was so busy apologizing that he even forgot to breathe. David smiled and said, ¡°Now you are begging for mercy? Weren¡¯t you the one who threatened to kill Master Aren¡¯s wife?¡± ¡®As David spoke, his sharp gaze landed on Vivian. After David appeared, Vivian hid behind Charles, her face pale with fear. She only dared to strut around here because her brother was the leader of the local gang. Now that her brother was pinned to the ground, she naturally didn¡¯t dare to make a noise. ¡°David, my sister is still young. She¡­ She¡¯s being silly. Master Aren, please forgive us.¡± Being stepped on by David, the gang leader felt a heaviness in his chest that made him unable to speak. Even so, he did not forget to beg for mercy for his sister. It was obvious that he doted on his sister a lot, but it was exactly his doting that harmed her. ¡°When she threathened to kill Master Aren¡¯s wife, she didn¡¯t seem stupid at all.¡± David smiled sinisterly and turned around to wave at Vivian. ¡°Come here.¡± Vivian looked at David uneasily. She bit her lips and hid behind Charles. But the fierce stare with which David fixed at her made her feet uncontrollably step forward. As she walked, she wobbled and fell, kneeling at Aren¡¯s feet. ¡°Master Aren, it¡¯s my fault¡­ I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry. Please spare me. I won¡¯t do it again.¡± From the way Vivian saw it, Aren looked much easier to talk to than David. At least, he didn¡¯t look that scary.r This David scared her brother to death the moment he appeared. Moreover, from the fierce look on his face, it was obvious that he was not easy to get along with. But Aren was different. Although he was very good at fighting, he was handsome. Moreover, he always had that cold and indifferent look, so he was not as scary as David. ¡°It was my fault. Let go of my brother. I can be your servant or slave¡­¡± As Vivian spoke, she hugged Aren¡¯s leg and looked up at him with tearful eyes. The moment Vivian hugged Aren¡¯s legs, his expression darkened. His expression was like a storm, making everyone around him nervous. David facepalmed. He looked at the gang leader and shrugged helplessly, saying, ¡°I tried my best. It was your sister who didn¡¯t listen and went to provoke that person. If Young Master Aren gets angry, even gods can¡¯t save her.¡± Although the leader of the gang was stupid, he was still useful to David, so David did not want to ruin him for the time being. If Vivian crawled to him instead of Aren, she would at most suffer a little bit of pain. But Aren. David looked at Vivian worriedly. He removed his foot from the gang leader¡¯s body and looked at Aren, waiting for a show to start. After all, he had not seen Aren fight in a long time. ¡°Let go!¡± Aren¡¯s voice was so cold that there was no warmth in it, making the people around him nervous. However, Vivian still had hope. She looked up and continued to look at Aren with her tearful eyes, begging in a low voice, ¡°Master Aren, I really know it was my fault¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to say it a third time. Let go!¡± Aren¡¯s tone became more serious, and the veins on his forehead popped up. Looking at Aren, even Jocelyn was scared by the way he looked. She had never seen Aren become so scary. He was usually very cold, but by no means scary.. What was going on with him today? Chapter 49 - Danger! He Has a Knife! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Master Aren¡­¡± Looking at his frightening expression, Vivian instinctively wanted to let go, but she hesitated. She was not inferior to Jocelyn at all! Vivian even thought that she was more beautiful and sexy than Jocelyn. How was Jocelyn worthy of Aren? Only a beautiful girl like her was worthy of a man like Aren, so no matter what, she wanted to give it a try. In the past, Charles was always bad to her, but ever since they got together, he had always been obedient to her. Whenever she acted coquettishly, he would listen to her. So she thought Aren wouldn¡¯t be like Charles either. However¡­ that was just what she thought. Aren narrowed his eyes and lowered his head. His cold gaze was like a sharp knife that ruthlessly pierced into Vivian¡¯s body, making her mind instantly blank. Before she could react, her body flew away and collided with a tree trunk at the side. Then, she fell to the grass and rolled to the side on the road. ¡°Vivian¡­¡± Charles hurriedly ran to Vivian and helped her up. His dark gaze landed on Jocelyn. Jocelyn shrugged and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but Master Aren doesn¡¯t hit women, so I have to do it.¡± Yes! The kick just now was from Jocelyn, who kicked Vivian with all her might. ¡®When Jocelyn got the chance, she would definitely take revenge. ¡®The moment Vivian was helped up, she looked at Jocelyn with a killing intent. Aren walked up to Vivian step by step. He lowered his head and reached out to lift her chin. ¡°Although I don¡¯t hit women, if you dare to look at her like that again, I can make an exception for you.¡± ¡°What kind of man are you to bully a woman? Come at me one on one if you dare!¡± Looking at Vivian¡¯s frightened expression, Charles immediately stood in front of her to protect her, and looked at Aren coldly. Aren stood up and smiled wickedly. He crooked his finger at Charles and said, ¡°As you wish.¡± Charles took a deep breath and looked at Aren gloomily. He clenched his fists tightly and pounced at him. Aren easily dodged Charles¡¯s attack. With a swing of his long leg, Aren sent Charles staggering away, who almost fell to the ground. Charles was indignant and charged at him again. At this point, a knife appeared in his hand and he stabbed fiercely at Aren with it. ¡°Be careful¡­¡± Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but shout at the sight of the sharp knife. However, Aren turned around agilely and handsomely dodged Charles¡¯s attack. As Charles was charging at him with the knife again, Aren narrowed his eyes and grabbed Charles¡¯s hand, pushing him backward. Charles lost his balance and staggered. He lowered his body and rolled on the ground before quickly jumping up. The sharp knife in his hand was aimed at Aren¡¯s shoulder. Aren stood there quietly, watching the knife in Charles¡¯s hand approach but not making a move. At that moment, Jocelyn felt her heart tighten. She held her breath, her eyes filled with nervousness and worry. Just when the knife was about to stab Aren, Aren reacted. He quickly looked up and grabbed Charles¡¯s hand that was holding the knife. He gently patted the knife in his hand and it fell to the ground. Without his weapon, Charles was distracted for a moment. At that moment, Aren quickly kicked Charles to the ground and placed one foot on his chest. His sharp eyes looked down at him. At this moment! Aren was like an intimidating and mighty king looking down at Charles with disdain. The surroundings were silent, and no one dared to breathe. Charles lay on the ground powerlessly and closed his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I lost!¡± He looked extremely frustrated! ¡°It¡¯s good that you know when to admit defeat.¡± When Aren stepped on his chest, Charles let out a painful scream, but Aren didn¡¯t even blink. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see you two in New York again¡­¡± ¡®With that, he removed his foot and walked up to Jocelyn step by step. He held her hand and said, ¡°Are you hungry? Let me take you back!¡± Jocelyn was still in a daze, unable to recognize the gentle Aren who was fierce just a moment ago. However, at the mention of that question, her stomach instinctively rumbled. Jocelyn blushed and glanced around awkwardly. When she saw Luke and David trying not to laugh, her face turned even redder. She lowered her head and nodded. After leaving home this morning, Jocelyn hadn¡¯t had a bite and her stomach was already empty. ¡°Let¡¯s go grab some food.¡± Aren smiled. He walked up to Jocelyn and picked her up. Jocelyn moaned and quickly wrapped her arms around Aren¡¯s neck. She blushed and said, ¡°I can walk by myself, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡± Aren smiled and glanced at her. He said softly, ¡°If you don¡¯t want people to see how messy you look now, stay in my arms. But if you want, feel free to jump down.¡± Jocelyn was alarmed. Looking around, she saw a bunch of people on the roadside, pointing their cameras at them and taking pictures. She quickly buried her face in Aren¡¯s arms, revealing only her red ears and long black hair.. Chapter 50 - Words Are Far From Being Enough Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Aren smiled, forming a nice curve on his lips. He did not look back at the group of people behind him at all. Without a trace of expression on his handsome face, he carried Jocelyn and strode into the car parked by the roadside. Jocelyn finally regained her freedom. She looked at Aren with tearful eyes. At this moment, Aren was like a hero, tall and handsome. She blinked and said, ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Thank you? Two words are not enough¡­¡± As Aren spoke, he lowered his head and bit her earlobe in a suggestive manner. His warm breath blew on her neck, making Jocelyn blush. Jocelyn raised her hand, wanting to push him away, but he grabbed her. ¡°If you really want to thank me, be a good girl and give birth to a child for me.¡± Jocelyn blushed, but quickly tumed pale. To him, was giving birth the only thing she was useful for? Jocelyn bit her lips and lowered her head. An inexplicable sense of sadness welled up in her heart. He saved her just so she could help him pass down his genes. However, despite feeling sad, she knew she shouldn¡¯t show it. Instead, she raised her head slightly and wrapped around Aren¡¯s neck with both hands, saying flirtatiously, ¡°Aren, if you want it, just say it. Why beat around the bush?¡± Other than the time in the changing room yesterday, Aren had never seen Jocelyn so charming. He immediately frowned and narrowed his eyes. His lips were pressed against the side of her cheek, and his large palm landed on her waist. His voice was soft and naughty. ¡°If I want¡­ you little nymph, will you give it to me?¡± Jocelyn smiled like a flower. She closed her eyes and gently stroked Aren¡¯s short hair, looking infatuated. ¡°If I give you, are you able to handle me?¡± This woman actually thought that he couldn¡¯t handle her. It looked like it was time he paralyzed her on bed, or she¡¯d never know how good he was at that. ¡°We won¡¯t know until we try.¡± Aren gritted his teeth and pinched Jocelyn¡¯s waist. Jocelyn blushed, but she was not willing to lose her ground like that. She raised her chin and her eyebrows. Her hand landed on Aren¡¯s handsome face and she smiled beautifully. ¡°My fianc¨¦, you¡¯re so scary.¡± ¡°kind of like the way you look right now¡­¡± Aren narrowed his eyes and said dangerously,¡± But I don¡¯t want to see you act like this in front of others. Otherwise, the consequence will be too great for you to handle.¡± Luke, who was standing outside the car, received a heavy blow from their interaction. However, not only did these two not seem to have any intention of stopping, but they also seemed to be addicted to it. They were having fun, but Luke couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Luke cleared his throat and said,¡± Master, should we go now?¡± Aren frowned unhappily. His thin lips brushed gently across Jocelyn¡¯s lips and he pinched her face. ¡°Il deal with you later.¡± With that, he turned around. The flirtatious and suggestive smile on his face was instantly replaced by coldness and gloominess, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion. Aren sat in the driver¡¯s seat and looked at Luke. ¡°You don¡¯t have to follow me. You can go back now.¡± Luke naturally didn¡¯t want to follow them to play gooseberry. Looking at the departing car, he rubbed his nose and put his hand on David¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll leave the mess to you. Boss is going on a date. I have to go back to the company¡­¡± David looked at Luke sympathetically and smiled wickedly. ¡°What a poor child. How about I go with you to the company just so you won¡¯t feel lonely?¡± ¡°Get out of here. You need to clean up your mess first.¡± Luke glared at him. He put his hand towards David and asked, ¡°Where is your key? Can I borrow your car?¡± David pouted and smacked the key on Luke¡¯s palm. He said aggrievedly, ¡°You robber!¡± In the car, Jocelyn hadn¡¯t yet calmed down from the shock. If Aren hadn¡¯t arrived in time today, she really didn¡¯t know what would have happened to her. At that moment, seeing Aren was like seeing an angel descending from heaven. That kind of joy and warmth made her unable to calm down. The car sped forward, but the two people in the car did not speak. The atmosphere was a little quiet. After hesitating for a long time, Jocelyn said again, ¡°Thank you so much just now. If not for you, I¡¯m afraid I will suffer a lot.¡± Hearing that, Aren looked at Jocelyn in surprise, only to see the wounds on her body. He immediately frowned and pressed down on the accelerator. Looking at the wounds on her body, he felt a sharp pain.. Chapter 51 - He Has A Bad Habit? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On the way, Jocelyn could not calm down. She was still in a daze from the shock of what happened just now. It was not until the car stopped by the roadside and Aren got out of the car without a word that she regained her senses. Aren returned a moment later with a bag, He sat down in the car and put out his palm to Jocelyn. Jocelyn looked at Aren in confusion, but instinctively extended her hand. Aren took her hand and frowned when he saw the red and swollen marks on her wrist. ¡°People who don¡¯t know might think that I have the habit of abusing you.¡± Jocelyn was stunned for a moment before she blushed and said, ¡°It¡¯s too early to say if you have the habit or not.¡± It was no wonder that there was no woman by his side. If he wanted to apply medicines for her, he could just say it instead of taking the chance to tease her. ¡°It seems like you can¡¯t wait to try.¡± Aren smiled wickedly. He opened the ointment on the side and carefully applied it to Jocelyn. Jocelyn blushed even more and pouted. ¡°We¡¯re not married yet. Even if I wanted, Aren wouldn¡¯t give it to me, would he?¡± ¡°Not necessarily. You can try though by saying ¡®I want¡¯, and see what I¡¯ll do.¡± Aren looked up at her, his usual cold look replaced by a sly look. A green girl was no match for a veteran like him. Jocelyn backed off a bit. She cleared her throat and said, ¡°We¡¯re getting married in half a month. How can I be so insensible?¡± ¡°If Grandma knew that you were being insensible just to give birth to a great-grandson as soon as possible, she would be so eager for you to be insensible every day.¡± After putting the medicine on Jocelyn, Aren threw away the cotton bud in his hand and put away the ointment. He tumed to look at Jocelyn with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m just afraid that you won¡¯t dare.¡± Fine, she admitted defeat! Jocelyn gritted her teeth. What could she do? No one would dare to do such a thing without experiencing it before! ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Hurry up and send me back. Otherwise, my family will be worried.¡± Jocelyn smiled and tugged at Aren¡¯s clothes. Aren raised an eyebrow and did not say anything else. He handed her the other bag and said indifferently, ¡°Go to the backseat and change into this dress.¡± Jocelyn was stunned and could not help but marvel at Aren¡¯s thoughtfulness. Because she was so nervous, she forgot that her clothes were already dirty. It turned out that he had just gotten out of the car and bought this dress. Jocelyn blushed and went to the backseat. She said to Aren, who was in the front, ¡°You can¡¯t look back.¡± ¡®The comers of Aren¡¯s mouth curled into a smile. He sized up Jocelyn and said, ¡°From now on, you¡¯ll be lying in my bed every day. It¡¯ll be easy for me to see every part of your body. Besides, is there a part of you that I haven¡¯t seen?¡± Jocelyn gritted her teeth and glared at Aren. She opened the bag in her hand angrily and found that there was actually underwear inside. Moreover, it happened to be her size. Jocelyn blushed and scolded, ¡°Pervert¡­¡± In her mind, she was wondering how he knew her size. ¡®When Jocelyn didn¡¯t get a reply from Aren, she instinctively looked up at him and saw a dark and sharp look flash across his face. However, in an instant, Aren returned to his original wickedness. He smiled and said indifferently, ¡°Go and change, or I¡¯ll let you know what a pervert is.¡± Jocelyn picked up her clothes and went to the backseat to change. She said gloomily, ¡°Master Aren, how long has it been since you touched a woman? You don¡¯t look like you when you¡¯re so horny.¡± Aren replied indifferently. ¡°It¡¯s too late to know it. If you keep talking, I¡¯ll let you experience how horny I am.¡± Jocelyn pouted. ¡°You¡¯re gonna scare me like this.¡± She quickly changed her clothes and walked out. She sat in the front passenger seat again, and the car quickly started and rushed forward. ¡°Huh? When you were confronting the group just now, why didn¡¯t I see that you were afraid?¡± Aren said as he glanced at Jocelyn from the comer of his eyes. Jocelyn was stunned. To be honest, when she was alone just now, she was afraid. However, the feeling of being alone made her instinctively use that fearlessness to disguise herself. Actually, it was not entirely accurate to say that she was afraid. After all, at that moment, her heart was calm. ¡°Was¡­ Was I not afraid?¡± Jocelyn avoided his eyes and lowered her head to try and recall what she looked like just now, only to find that she could not remember what kind of state she was in. ¡°Then¡­ are you afraid of death?¡± Aren drove seriously, but he did not look happy. Jocelyn was stunned and suddenly became a little nervous. ¡°Why did you ask that?¡± ¡°Lwas just asking. You can choose not to answer.¡± For some reason, Jocelyn suddenly felt that the atmosphere was not right. This was not a highway, but Aren¡¯s car was already approaching 130 miles per hour. Moreover, because this was a downhill road, the car was still accelerating. Something was wrong! Chapter 52 - She Actually Believes in Aren Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but worry. She bit her lips and pretended to smile casually. ¡°If I were with you, perhaps death wouldnt be that scary.¡± That was true. It was not that she was not afraid of death, but whenever she was with Aren, she wasn¡¯t afraid of anything. This feeling made her feel inexplicably uneasy. Asmile suddenly appeared on Aren¡¯s cold face. He raised his hand and gently rubbed Jocelyn¡¯s head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, while I¡¯m around, I won¡¯t let you die.¡¯ Jocelyn looked up at Aren¡¯s smiling face. A part of her heart throbbed violently and then started pounding uncontrollably. Aren tried his best to hold the steering wheel. The car was still running very fast. When it went downhill, the speed of the car rose to 141.5. The scenery outside the window kept retreating. Occasionally, a car would pass by them and then be gone within a second. Jocelyn knew that their car must be the only one driving at this crazy speed on this road. She was almost certain that something was wrong with their car, Aren didn¡¯t say anything because he didn¡¯t want her to be afraid. Fortunately, there was an uphill road ahead of them. The car finally slowed down, but because the slope was not high enough, the car still could not slow down completely. After a while, they reached the downhill again and started charging. Jocelyn crossed her hands together in front of her, feeling the speed of the car. She tried her best to talk to Aren so that he could relax and not be too nervous, but soon, she was speechless. Because¡­ ¡°Damn it! Aren cursed and grabbed the steering wheel with one hand and Jocelyn with the other. ¡°Close your eyes and don¡¯t look.¡± Jocelyn looked at Aren nervously, only to see that his face was calm and his gaze was deep, which calmed her uneasy heart. ¡°Are you afraid?¡± Aren gritted his teeth and looked straight ahead with his sharp eyes. Directly in front of them, there was a large truck just a few kilometers away. A gigantic truck was upside down lying in the middle of the road because of the accident. Tha accident seemed to have just happened because the traffic police were nowhere to seens. With a truck in front of them, they naturally couldn¡¯t keep driving. Clearly, there was something wrong with the brakes of this car. Jocelyn squeezed Aren¡¯s hand tightly back. She closed her eyes and asked in a low voice, ¡°Are the brakes broken? Are we¡­ going to die?¡± ¡°Do you believe me?¡± Aren let go of Jocelyn¡¯s hand and gripped the steering wheel tightly. The veins on his forehead popped and he looked crazy and wild. Jocelyn couldn¡¯t see his expression with her eyes closed, but his voice was filled with power. ¡°Yes!¡± Jocelyn bit her lip and shouted. At this moment, did she have any choice but to believe him? Aren smiled coldly. Without stopping, he suddenly stepped on the gas. The car sped forward like an arrow leaving a bow, charging fiercely at the tank in front. Bang! Jocelyn heard the sound of the wind and the sound of a car hitting something. However, the impact only lasted for a moment before the car flew up¡­ Jocelyn suddenly opened her eyes and saw herself flying into the air with the car. Behind them was the tank. At that moment, Jocelyn¡¯s mind went blank. However, in an instant, their car started to fall downward to the ground. Jocelyn closed her eyes and screamed. Their car had already flown past the truck that was in the way and landed on the ground, making a dull sound of collision, and then it uncontrollably bumped into a small hill. It was too dangerous! As if it was restrained by something, the car suddenly slowed down, then started to slide down the hill. Aren quickly turned the steering wheel, and the car¡¯s wheels made an ear-piercing friction sound. Then, it rotated 360 degrees on the ground and finally stopped firmly on the road. Jocelyn gripped the chair tightly and felt her body spin violently. She felt a heaviness in her chest and a strong dizziness. With his hands on the steering wheel, Aren took a deep breath. However, a few seconds later, he suddenly narrowed his eyes and quickly got out of the car. He walked around Jocelyn, opened the car door, and pulled her out, shouting, ¡°Jocelyn, let¡¯s go..¡± Jocelyn was still in a daze. Being suddenly pulled out of the car by Aren, she felt light-headed and her chest was so heavy that she could not stand straight. Gritting his teeth, Aren carried Jocelyn and ran forward crazily. Jocelyn¡¯s body kept shaking, and her stomach felt even worse. In order not to fall, she instinctively hugged Aren¡¯s neck, but the violent shaking made her feel like she was going to fall¡­ ¡®What exactly happened? Chapter 53 - Is This All Man-Made? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn tried hard to keep herself awake, but she suddenly felt her body flying again¡­ ¡°Boom!¡± An ear-piercing explosion came from behind. The powerful sound pierced through the eardrums, as if the world was about to collapse. The entire world was shaking and turning dark. The car actually exploded! Thick smoke rose from the ground, and the already dark night became even gloomier and scarier. All kinds of noise and thick smoke surrounded this area, and the suburbs, which were without street lamps, were enveloped in a terrifying aura. ¡®Jocelyn, Jocelyn, wake up¡­¡± Jocelyn.¡± She felt like she heard Aren calling her, but her body was sore, and she was having difficulty breathing. Jocelyn, wake up.¡± Aren¡¯s voice was heard again, and then she felt a hot hand land on her cheek, patting it gently twice. Jocelyn finally regained her senses and slowly opened her eyes. In the darkness, she saw a familiar face. Then, she heard Aren¡¯s voice again. ¡°You¡¯re awake? Did you get hurt?¡± Jocelyn cleared her throat and finally caught her breath. When she woke up, she felt a gush of nausea. She couldn¡¯t help but turn her head to the side and vomit. Aren was stunned for a moment, and the comers of his mouth curled into a smirk. With a frown, Aren patted her shoulder. After she was done vomiting, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her. Jocelyn was panting. She took the handkerchief from Aren but did not even have the strength to thank him. Seeing that Jocelyn was alright, Aren heaved a sigh of relief and picked her up. He looked at the thick smoke with a frighteningly sharp gaze. Jocelyn wrapped her arms around Aren¡¯s neck weakly and followed his gaze. When she saw the tank that was emitting thick smoke and flames, she couldn¡¯t help but shudder. First, the brakes failed, and then the tank blocked the way. When Aren finally got over the trunk, the trunk exploded. Was all of this just a coincidence? If it wasn¡¯t a coincidence, then what was going on? Was the person behind all this aimed at her or Aren? Jocelyn¡¯s gaze darkened. She pursed her lips and breathed heavily, but no words came out of her mouth. Aren carried her to the roadside and only put her down after they were far away from the tank that was eveloped in inferno. At this moment, the sound of police cars approached. However, Jocelyn did not feel relaxed. Instead, she pursed her lips and tugged at Aren¡¯s clothes. ¡°What exactly happened? The brakes of the car and the tank can¡¯t be done by Vivian and her gang. Who else would do such a thing?¡± A dark look flashed across Aren¡¯s eyes as he looked down at her and smiled. ¡°It seems like you¡¯re not too stupid.¡± Jocelyn blinked and rubbed her chin. ¡°Then who wants us dead? At that time, we were all confronting Vivian and the others, so we didn¡¯t pay attention to the person who snuck up on our car.¡± Aren sneered. ¡°That means they came prepared.¡± Jocelyn was stunned for a moment and pursed her lips. ¡°Do you mean that they planned everything?¡± Aren chuckled. ¡°To be precise, they planned it specially for me.¡± Memories flashed across Aren¡¯s mind. Ever since his parents died, he had been living in a life of constant threat of death. If he wasn¡¯t careful enough, he would die at any time. He was kidnapped at the age of seven¡­ At nine-year-old, he was almost blown up by a bomb while passing a bridge. There were also countless dangers hidden around him, so be it the people around him or the things around him, he had to carefully scrutinize them in order to stay alive. This was the helplessness of being the successor of the Brown family, and the path he had to take to prove his ability. So his woman would have to go through trials and tribulations alongside him, and be equipped with wisdom and bravery. Otherwise, she would be used by others or die tragically in one of the many accidents to come in the future. In the next three years¡­ Could Jocelyn¡­ fight alongside him? At this thought, Aren sized up Jocelyn, as if to confirm something. Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised. She thought that it was just a rumor that people with money and power would be hunted down and get killed. She didn¡¯t expect the life of a true upper-class society, especially those with power, to be so much scarier than she imagined. ¡°Are you afraid?¡± Aren looked straight ahead with a deep gaze. ¡®If you are with me, you¡¯ll encounter any more accidents like this.¡± At the thought that Aren had been living this kind of life all along, Jocelyn felt sad and sorry for him.. Chapter 54 - Their Relationship Was Back to the Starting Point Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn seemed to understand why Aren was so good at martial arts. As the only successor of the Brown family, if he wasn¡¯t trained, he would probably have long become dust. Wealthy and famous were what outsiders would describe him, but they did not know what he was shouldering. Jocelyn looked up at Aren¡¯s calm face. In the face of such a dangerous scene, he did not look panicked or uneasy, as if it was just a day to day occurrence. ¡°What is there to be afraid of? Your life is much more valuable than mine. I am just a pitiful creature who doesn¡¯t have parents who love me.¡± Jocelyn remembered her own situation and smiled self-deprecatingly. ¡°The only thing I am afraid of is being a burden to you and getting you into trouble.¡± Aren was not happy that it took Jocelyn so long to answer his question. Aren¡¯s expression darkened slightly as he looked at Jocelyn with a sharp gaze. ¡°If you¡¯re afraid, you can just tell me.¡± Looking at the look in Aren¡¯s eyes, Jocelyn knew that he got her wrong, She was about to explain when something interrupted her. Aren¡¯s phone suddenly rang. He took out his phone. It was Luke. ¡°Master, where are you? The location is suddenly cut off. We¡¯re at the place where the truck exploded.¡± Aren said calmly, ¡°Find a way to bypass that truck. We¡¯re on the grass by the road.¡± Luke hung up and rushed over. Aren hung up the phone and ignored Jocelyn. He stood up and looked at the roaring fire with a dark gaze. There were a few times when Jocelyn wanted to explain herself, but in the end, she swallowed her words. Never mind if he misunderstood her, because she thought their relationship wasn¡¯t that close anyway. Luke soon found Aren and Jocelyn. He was relieved to see that they were both okay. He talked to Aren as he led them forward. Jocelyn followed behind Aren and Luke. When a police officer heard Aren was also there, he came up and greeted him. After getting into the car, Jocelyn still could not calm down, especially after hearing the conversation between Aren and Luke. Although she could not understand it, she could understand the seriousness of the matter. Just like Aren had said, the enemy was already prepared. They were waiting for Aren to make a mistake so that they could make a move. Jocelyn did not know who the enemy was, but from the conversation between Aren and Luke, she could tell that the enemy was not easy to deal with. He seemed to be Aren¡¯s archenemy. Tired, Jocelyn closed her eyes and leaned back in her chair to rest. Aren and Luke stopped talking and quickly drove away. As for the car that Aren came with, Luke had already sent someone to scrap it. After the shock and vomiting just now, Jocelyn was already weak and sleepy. She narrowed her eyes and, as she stole a glance Aren beside her, her sleepiness disappeared immediately. She quickly stood up and grabbed his arm. ¡°Aren, you¡¯re injured.¡± He must have been injured when he carried her and fell to the ground just now. His arm was stained with blood, but it was hard to see because of the dark shirt he was wearing. However, he acted as if he was completely unhurt. At the thought of this, Jocelyn became nervous. Aren just glanced at her indifferently. ¡°Just a bruise, not a big deal.¡± ¡°There is a lot of blood flowing down your arm. How can it be just a bruise? Let me bandage it for you. Let¡¯s go to the hospital later.¡± As Jocelyn spoke, she quickly took a tissue and carefully wiped the blood on Aren¡¯s arm. Then, she took a clean towel from the car and put some ointment on him. After bandaging him, the bleeding was temporarily stopped. Jocelyn breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced at his back and found that his back was covered in blood as well.. She said worriedly, ¡°Your back is injured too. Take off your clothes and let me help you.¡± Aren glanced at her coldly. ¡°No need.¡± ¡°But¡ª¡± ¡°Twon¡¯t die.¡± With that, Aren closed his eyes and leaned against the side, ignoring Jocelyn. Jocelyn was at a loss for words. Looking at Aren¡¯s cold face, she felt a little sad. She thought that after all this, her relationship with Aren would get better a little. Now, it seemed that she was deluding herself. However, it might be for the better. She and Aren were from two different worlds, so it was best if they did not have a deep relationship. After all, no one knew when they would part.. Chapter 55 - A Terrible Misunderstanding Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The coldness and alienation that Aren showed discouraged Jocelyn and made her refrain from showing affection. The car slowly drove towards the hospital. In the car, Jocelyn kept her mouth tight shut. Because no one was talking, the car was very quiet. It was so quiet that Jocelyn could hear Aren¡¯s heavy breathing. Jocelyn¡¯s gaze fell uncontrollably on Aren¡¯s face. Looking at his pale face, Jocelyn bit her lower lip. If he hadn¡¯t carried her, perhaps he wouldn¡¯t have suffered such a serious injury. Out of guilt, Jocelyn urged, ¡°Mr. Luke, can you drive a little faster? Aren doesn¡¯t seem to be in a good condition.¡± ¡°silence!¡± Aren closed his eyes and frowned slightly, as if he was sick of Jocelyn¡¯s chattering. ¡°Sorry.¡± Jocelyn shut her mouth again and turned her head to the window. Looking at the scenery flying by, she felt like crying. However, the next moment, the sound of a phone ringing broke the silence in the car. ¡°Can¡¯t you be quieter?¡± Aren shot his cold gaze in Jocelyn¡¯s direction. He was strangely frustrated, as if thousands of ants were crawling on his body. Aren did not know what his sudden frustration was for, so he aimed his frustration at Jocelyn. After all, before he met her, he had never been so frustrated. Looking at the caller ID on her phone, Jocelyn finally recalled her date with Eliza. The cold attitude Aren put on made Jocelyn feel like he didn¡¯t want to see her. If that was the case, she might as well say goodbye first. ¡°Tm sorry, can you stop the car for me by the roadside? I have something urgent to do and need to leave first,¡± Jocelyn said. ¡®They were scheduled to meet at nine, and now it was almost half past nine. Eliza must be angry already at Jocelyn. ¡®As Jocelyn spoke, she picked up the phone. Just as she was about to press the answer button, a slender white hand suddenly reached out and took the phone from her hand. ¡°ren?¡± Jocelyn¡¯s gaze followed the phone to Aren. ¡°Please give the phone to me. My friend is calling for me. If I don¡¯t answer the call in time, she will be worried about me.¡± ¡®As Jocelyn spoke, she reached out to take her phone back, but Aren raised his arm up so that Jocelyn couldn¡¯t even touch it. However, because of the sudden movement, the bandage on Aren¡¯s arm was torn apart. Fresh red blood slowly spread out from the bandage. ¡°Are you crazy? Your arm is still injured!¡± Looking at the wound, Jocelyn was so anxious that she ignored the phone and quickly searched for the first aid kit. Looking at the anxious expression and sweat on Jocelyn¡¯s face, Aren suddenly didn¡¯t feel frustrated at all. Instead he was calm and at ease. Jocelyn carefully unwrapped the bandage on Aren¡¯s arm. Looking at his hideous wound, and seeing blood gushing out again, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but bite her lower lip and carefully spread the powder on it. ¡°Don¡¯t you know you are not supposed to move when you are injured? Look, the wound started bleeding again.¡± Realizing that her tone was a bit too tender and caring, Jocelyn bit her lips and adjusted herself, and spoke to him with a neutral tone instead. She kept reminding herself not to cross the boundary. She was just Aren¡¯s contracted bride. He chose her not because he liked her, but because he wanted to avoid trouble. ¡®The two of them were just partners. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean that. I hope you won¡¯t take it to heart.¡± With Jocelyn¡¯s help, Aren¡¯s wound was once again wrapped around by a bandage. Hearing that, Aren frowned in displeasure. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Aren lowered his head and looked at Jocelyn¡¯s face. Jocelyn¡¯s thick eyelashes were like a small fan that fluttered against his heart, making him feel itchy. ¡®What Jocelyn said just now extinguished the small flame that had just risen in his heart. Jocelyn did not notice the dangerous look on the man¡¯s face. She said seriously, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean anything special. It¡¯s just that I think what I said just now wasn¡¯t appropriate. After all, we are just cooperating. I¡¯m not in a position to say such things, so I¡¯m apologizing for my words. Is that wrong?¡± ¡®Was that right? Aren sneered. He misinterpreted that as she was terrified by that accident and wanted to quit now. ¡°Do you regret it? Do you want to terminate the contract with me?¡± Chapter 56 - Red And Juicy Lips Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn was confused by the sudden turn of events. She did not understand why Aren would interpret her apology as she wanted to terminate the contract. Jocelyn was shocked, unable to reply to him just yet. But the silence from Jocelyn made Aren believe that he was right in thinking so. Aren grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s arm in exasperation. ¡°Our engagement has been announced. It¡¯s too late for you to regret now.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think about leaving before the three-year contract is up.¡± At this moment, Aren was like an angry lion. The flames in his eyes burned Jocelyn¡¯s eyeballs. ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean,¡± Jocelyn said defensively. She wanted to get rid of her family, so this engagement was going to be a big help to Jocelyn. In addition, she knew very well that she wasn¡¯t in a position to say no because of the power and wealth Aren possessed. ¡®The difference in wealth and power between the two of them made it clear that only Aren had a say in this contract marriage. Therefore, no matter what, Jocelyn wouldn¡¯t take the initiative to suggest terminating the contract, because it¡¯d be to no avail. She thought that Aren knew this better than her, but looking at the scene, she realized that Aren thought differently from her. ¡°You should know that no matter what, I won¡¯t be the one to end our relationship.¡± Jocelyn looked into Aren¡¯s eyes and said seriously. ¡°Also, can you get Mr. Luke to stop the car by the roadside? I really have something very important to do. Can you return my phone to me?¡± Jocelyn extended her palm. On her fair palm, there were traces of bruises, probably caused by the gangsters. Aren gritted his teeth. This woman always had a way of making him angry. Before Jocelyn could get her hands on the phone, Eliza called again. The piercing ringtone broke the silence in the car and attracted Jocelyn¡¯s gaze. ¡°My friend is looking for me. Please give me my phone. I need to talk to her.¡± Jocelyn pushed her palm forward again. However, instead of returning the phone to her, Aren hit the off button and stuffed the phone into his pocket in front of Jocelyn. ¡°As my fianc¨¦e, what you should do now is accompany me to the hospital, not to see your so-called friend.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget I¡¯m your husband,¡± Aren added to himself, even if the marriage was just a contract. ¡°Don¡¯t park. Go straight to the hospital,¡± Aren ordered Luke, who was driving. What Aren said made Jocelyn unable to refute. The cold aura and pressure exuded from him made Jocelyn unable to sit still. ¡®Wasn¡¯t he very cold to her just now? Then why was he saying these ambiguous words to her again? Moreover¡­ Jocelyn stole a glance at Aren¡¯s well-defined side-face. He seemed to be angry. Why? Was it because of her? Questions after questions crowded into Jocelyn¡¯s mind, making her unable to find an answer. A moment later, Jocelyn fidgeted uncomfortably as she looked at the car driving in the city center. ¡°Can you give me back my phone now?¡± Jocelyn mentioned the phone again and dropped her gaze to Aren¡¯s pocket. ¡°Ican go to the hospital with you, but I should tell my friend so that she won¡¯t worry about me.¡± ¡°Friend?¡± At the mention of the word, Aren was suddenly on alert. ¡°What kind of a friend, man or woman? Why do you keep mentioning this friend in front of your fianc¨¦?¡± Out of blue, Aren flew into a fury again. ¡°Do you want me to remind you again what your identity is now?¡± Aren leaned closer to Jocelyn. His tall body made her feel extremely oppressed, forcing Jocelyn to back off to the corner of the car. The distance between them was getting closer and closer. Aren¡¯s body was almost on top of Jocelyn¡¯s. Jocelyn used her hands to press against Aren¡¯s chest, wanting to push him away from her. However, Aren was like a mountain, unmoved. ¡°You can¡¯t be so unreasonable! What does my identity have to do with me talking to my friend?¡± Hearing her words, Aren got more solemn. ¡°You think it doesn¡¯t matter?¡± He sneered. Aren¡¯s gaze drifted from Jocelyn¡¯s large, bright eyes to her red and juicy lips. Without warning, Aren lowered his head and sealed Jocelyn¡¯s red lips with his.. Chapter 57 - Ambiguity in the Car Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At first, he only wanted Jocelyn to shut up, but when he touched her red lips, all the frustration was gone. The only thing that remained in his mind was the feeling of her red lips. So soft! So sweet! It was like the pudding made by the chef at home. It was sweet and bouncy, making him want to swallow it whole. Aren was like a ferocious beast that wouldn¡¯t let go of his prey. Though his kiss was rough and violent, he made sure it wouldn¡¯t hurt Jocelyn while he was violating this piece of pure land. ¡®The air in her mouth was being stolen away non-stop, making Jocelyn¡¯s breathing quicken. Jocelyn kept punching Aren on his chest with her hands, trying to make him let go of her. However, Jocelyn¡¯s resistance was of no use. Instead, it made the man kiss even more violently. Aren¡¯s hand hooked around Jocelyn¡¯s slender waist, and his broad palm was like a nimble snake that was crawling towards the two large and juicy peaches. With his nimble tongue, Aren pried open her mouth and went in to dance with her tongue. ¡°No¡­¡± Jocelyn took the opportunity to speak while she was still breathing. Mr. Luke was still driving. How could they do such an embarrassing thing! Moreover, her body had become very strange. It was hot and itchy, and there was even a numb sensation, making her body go limp like water. If this continued, she would soon lose control of herself and let out an embarrassing moan. Jocelyn¡¯s large eyes were narrowed slightly. Under her long eyelashes, there was a watery and confused look. She was like a pure and flawless angel who was stained with lust or a ripe peach. But no matter what, at this moment, Aren did not want to stop. ¡°Shut up! Focus.¡± Aren pinched her full breasts as if he was punishing her. ¡®This caught Jocelyn off guard and unprepared. As if a switch had been turned on, Jocelyn let out a moan from her nose. She was like a kitten that had just been born a few days ago, scratching Aren¡¯s heart with every moan. The moans emboldened Aren and he pinched her breasts even harder, while his lower body started to react strongly. The sleeping dragon slowly raised its head and poked Jocelyn in the thigh. The hard and hot touch snapped Jocelyn back to reality. ¡°No, you can¡¯t do that!¡± At this moment, Jocelyn¡¯s face was pale, and she looked at Aren in fear, as if he was a ferocious beast. ¡®They were just a contracted couple. It was not real. They should not have been doing such an intimate thing. Jocelyn looked ashen gray as she recalled the nature of their relationship. Aren¡¯s hand was still inside Jocelyn¡¯s shirt, his hot palm still pressed against the soft skin of her breasts. The large, erect thing was uncomfortably trapped in his pants, clamoring to jump out and into the cave where it was supposed to be. However, looking at Jocelyn who was struggling to break free, he lost all interest in continuing, even if he felt like his body was on fire. Aren removed his hand from Jocelyn¡¯s breasts, but just when Jocelyn heaved a sigh of relief, he suddenly put his hands into her Intimate part. The dry forest was already extremely muddy. She was obviously turned on, wasn¡¯t she? ¡°Aren, what are you doing?¡± Jocelyn did not expect Aren to do such a thing. Her face turned red and she wrapped her legs tightly around Aren¡¯s arm to prevent his hand from moving forward. But Jocelyn was still too naive. Although Aren¡¯s arm could not move freely, his fingers were still very nimble. His slender fingers easily pushed aside the grass and accurately pinched the fruit hidden under the bush. Aren had no expression on his face. He was like a god standing high up, looking at Jocelyn with his light-colored eyes. ¡°Isn¡¯t it very obvious what I¡¯m doing?¡± Aren said calmly. At the same time, Aren gently pinched the fruit his hand was holding, as if he was trying to take the fruit out of the bush. Inan instant, an unfamiliar and strong numbness rose from her tailbone and rushed to Jocelyn¡¯s scalp, making her breathing heavy. Amidst the numbness, there was a little pain, making Jocelyn¡¯s red face look like it was about to bleed. Jocelyn bit her lower lip tightly to prevent herself from making any strange sounds. At the same time, her eyes subconsciously darted to the driver¡¯s seat. She did not want anyone to see her in that state. Fortunately, Mr. Luke had already raised a partition and divided the small space in the car into two parts. However, even so, Jocelyn could not help but feel ashamed. Chapter 58 - Im Not Jealous, Dont Be Ridiculous Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A tear trickled down from the corner of Jocelyn¡¯s eye like a lustrous diamond. ¡°What did I do wrong to make you humiliate me like this?¡± Jocelyn broke down. Although she knew that no one saw her embarrassing look, Jocelyn felt like her heart was being clenched tightly by a large hand. She was so uncomfortable that even breathing became difficult. ¡®When Aren saw her crying, his fingers froze. He wasn¡¯t sure why he was doing this, but when he saw Jocelyn afraid of him, he heard an evil voice talking to him. The voice was guiding him to violate Jocelyn, to make her cry, and to make her reveal who she really was. It was as if this could prove that Jocelyn was a liar and that she actually had feelings for him, and that she enjoyed the kiss as well. However, it seemed like he had screwed up. Aren was plagued by a strange frustration, but he refused to admit his mistake. He still kept a straight face and looked cold. ¡°Tm just making you understand your identity! Even if we haven¡¯t had our wedding yet, everyone knows that you¡¯re my woman, so mind your words and actions. Don¡¯t keep thinking about meeting some indecent friends!¡± Yes, she should recognize her identity and mind her words and actions! Aren withdrew his hand and wiped the wet marks on his fingers on a clean handkerchief. Jocelyn, who was crying out of shame just a moment ago, widened her eyes in anger at Aren¡¯s indiscriminate accusation. Even her breathing became quick. ¡°Mr. Brown, I call you Mr because I respect you. But you can¡¯t take advantage of me and accuse me like that just because I respect you.¡± Although her body was still weak from the numbness, Jocelyn still supported her body and sat up straight. ¡®That straight back was like her unyielding soul. The flames of anger in her eyes were so hot that they seemed to be able to burn away all darkness and filth. ¡°Yes, we have signed a contract, but it wasn¡¯t a slave contract. I have the right to make friends freely. Besides, my friend is a very good person. I won¡¯t allow you to insult my friend with such insulting terms. I want you to apologize for what you just said!¡± Jocelyn¡¯s powerful words made Luke, who was sitting in the front row, gasp. Oh my god! This was the first time Luke heard someone asking Aren to apologize after working for him for so long. ¡®As expected, a woman chosen by Aren was extraordinary. Luke gave Jocelyn a thumbs-up in his mind. Aren pursed his lips and looked at Jocelyn dangerously. Jocelyn glared back, not to be outdone. The two of them looked at each other intensely, and even the air seemed to be filled with the smell of gunpowder. ¡°Lalways thought that Mr. Brown was a frank and upright person. I didn¡¯t expect that he was actually a coward who didn¡¯t even dare to admit his mistake.¡± The comers of Jocelyn¡¯s mouth curled slightly into a forced smile. ¡°You don¡¯t have to goad me. I don¡¯t think it¡¯s wrong to protect my legal rights as a husband.¡± Aren tilted his head and looked straight ahead at the road. Somewhere Jocelyn couldn¡¯t see, he was tightly clenching his hands. ¡°Legal rights? You think your abusive words are legal rights?¡± Jocelyn raised her voice in disbelief. How shameless! She really could not believe that the successor of the Brown family was such a shameless person. ¡°You¡¯re my fianc¨¦e. When you¡¯re with me, you keep talking about another person. Can¡¯t I be angry? I¡¯m not a saint!¡± Aren frowned. His tone was hard like concrete mixed with steel. Angry? ¡®Was he angry because she kept talking about her friends? ¡®The information revealed in what he said made Jocelyn¡¯s raging anger cool down quite a bit. For a moment, she did not know whether she should continue expressing her rage or not. ¡°So¡­ are you jealous?¡± Jocelyn asked uncertainly. Jocelyn¡¯s words made Aren look like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He instantly tured his head, staring at her in wide eyed amazement. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? How can I be jealous because of you? Don¡¯t flatter yourself!¡± Aren refuted Jocelyn righteously. However, his overly sensitive reaction made Jocelyn doubt the credibility of his words. Jocelyn even thought that if Aren had any fur, his fur would definitely be standing on end.. Chapter 59 - Racing on The Road Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn said nothing, only stared at Aren quietly with her large eyes. Her gaze was like a burning fire that kept setting Aren on fire. ¡°What¡¯s with that look? You don¡¯t believe me?¡± Aren asked angrily. Looking at Aren¡¯s angry face, Jocelyn wanted to nod and tell him, ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t believe you.¡± However, after some thought, Jocelyn shook her head and swallowed her words. Although Aren did look like he was jealous, she didn¡¯t think their relationship was there yet where he would be jealous of her because of somebody, so it should be just a misunderstanding. Having convinced herself, Jocelyn said, ¡°Sorry, that¡¯s probably just a misunderstanding.¡± This was the answer Aren wanted to hear. However, when Jocelyn said what he wanted, Aren did not feel happy at all. Instead, he felt a mix of emotions surging up from the bottom of his heart all at once. It was as if someone was punching on his heart, Aren started to lose his breath. This strong unfamiliar emotion came suddenly and violently like a huge wave that swept Aren into it, making him rise and fall, unable to escape. Aren put a hand to his heart. Because of confusion, he looked especially stern. Jocelyn noticed the change in Aren¡¯s face, and thought that he was injured and his wound was uncomfortable. This made Jocelyn nervous, and she immediately forgot about everything else. She said nervously to Luke, ¡°Mr. Luke, can you drive faster? Aren seems to be in pain.¡± Luke¡¯s expression became solemn, and his gaze sharper. ¡°Sir, Miss, please buckle up. I¡¯m going to start accelerating.¡± Luke said in the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°alright,¡± Jocelyn replied and subconsciously turned around to help Aren buckle up. However, Aren had already grabbed the safety belt with one hand. His actions were smooth and clean, not giving Jocelyn a chance to intervene. It seems like he doesn¡¯t need my help. That¡¯s true. Even if a lion is injured, it¡¯s impossible for it to become a cat, Jocelyn thought. The moment Jocelyn buckled up, the car sped forward like an arrow leaving the bow. On the straight road, it kept surpassing the cars in front. Luke sped along the road as a racer. With this speed, the originally half an hour journey became less than ten minutes. This was the first time Jocelyn sat in such a fast car. This made her legs go weak the moment she got out of the car. If Aren did not reach out his hand in time, she might have fallen to the ground. ¡°Thank you!¡± With a pale face, Jocelyn resisted the urge to vomit and thanked Aren weakly. ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± Aren withdrew his hand. After a moment of hesitation, he took out the phone that he had taken from Jocelyn and handed it to her. ¡°Tm already at the hospital. I don¡¯t need you here anymore. You can go wherever you want.¡± Jocelyn took the phone, looked at Aren, and then at Luke, who was beside him, and nodded. ¡°alright, I¡¯ll get going then. Call me if you need me,¡± Jocelyn said to Luke and left without hesitation. With Luke by Aren¡¯s side, he should be fine. On the other hand, Eliza was still waiting for her and didn¡¯t receive a reply from her. At the thought of Eliza¡¯s anxious expression, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but walk faster. Aren looked at Jocelyn¡¯s departing figure and gritted his teeth. Does this woman have a heart? She actually left me alone outside the hospital and can¡¯t wait to leave. This is really outrageous! ¡°Sir, didn¡¯t you ask Miss Jocelyn to leave? She seems to have an appointment with a friend. She might be on her way now,¡± Luke explained. ¡°Whose assistant are you?¡± Looking at Luke, who was speaking up for Jocelyn, he felt even angrier. ¡°Tm the one who gives you the salary. I don¡¯t want to hear you speak up for anyone from your mouth.¡± Aren glared at Luke and warned him.. Chapter 60 - Jocelyn Finally Picked Up The Call Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Luke shrugged his shoulder and shut up. He really did not know what was wrong with Master Aren recently. His temper was erratic. Was this a common problem in love? Or was Master Aren suffering from endocrine dysfunction? ¡°should I make an appointment with the Department of Endocrine for Master Aren? At this moment, Luke¡¯s imagination went wild. He didn¡¯t even notice that Aren had left. ¡°How long are you going to stand outside for?¡± Aren stood at the door of the hospital and turned around to look at Luke, who was still standing on the spot. He said, ¡°If I find out that you¡¯re distracted at work again, I¡¯ll deduct your year-end bonus!¡± ¡®Oh, God, this was really terrifying! Luke felt like he had just heard the scariest punishment in the world. ¡°Oh my god, Master Aren, you got me wrong. I was just wondering if you wanted to cooperate with the Wilson family.¡± ¡®As he caught up to Aren, he continued, ¡°I heard that Mr. Wilson wants to invest in the entertainment industry. As you know, although those popular celebrities are very profitable, the initial investment is not a small sum.¡± ¡°Mr. Wilson might need your help when the time comes, but we have plans to develop a new product in the second half of the year. This will make our funds very tight.¡± ¡°So? What are you trying to say?¡± Aren stopped in his tracks and interrupted Luke impatiently. ¡®When they were in the car, Aren did not feel anything special except for the soreness on his body. But right now, he had lost a lot of blood. Although he was still standing there, his hands and feet were starting to turn cold, and his vision was turning black. Luke¡¯s voice made him feel like he was surrounded by a bunch of flies, and he was extremely annoyed. Luke took a careful look at Aren¡¯s face. Seeing that his face was extremely pale, he went straight to the point. ¡°Mr. Wilson is Miss Jocelyn¡¯s father, so what should we do if he comes to ask for help.¡± ¡°That¡¯s for me to decide!¡± Aren narrowed his eyes dangerously. Under his long eyelashes, his pupils looked sharp and cold. Luke was taken aback, looking afraid and embarrassed. Finally, he said, ¡°Sorry, matser, it¡¯s my fault.¡± Luke lowered his head to show his submission to Aren. ¡°Your bonus for the year is gone.¡± Pa! Luke seemed to have heard his heart shatter. Upon hearing that, he looked like a withered flower. Unfortunately, his pitiful look didn¡¯t get any sympathy from Aren. On the other side, Jocelyn quickly hailed a cab and turned on her phone. The second the phone was turned on, a call from Eliza came in. This time, no one stopped Jocelyn from answering the phone. Eliza was stunned when the phone was picked up. ¡®When she realized that it was Jocelyn who picked it up, tears welled up in Eliza¡¯s eyes. The next moment, she spat out a series of complaints. Eliza spoke so quickly that she didn¡¯t give Jocelyn a chance to stop her. Only when five minutes had passed did Eliza slow down. ¡°Where did you go just now? Why didn¡¯t you answer my call and tur off your phone? Do you know how worried I was about you? I was about to call the police!¡± ¡°Tm sorry for making you worry.¡± Jocelyn held her phone and looked very guilty. ¡°Don¡¯t think that I¡¯ll forgive you just because you say sorry. I¡¯m still waiting for you at the usual place. I¡¯ll give you 30 minutes to appear in front of me and explain this matter and your marriage to me. If you disappear again this time, you¡¯ll lose me completely!¡± Even without looking at Eliza, Jocelyn could imagine how angry she was. With such a friend worrying about her, Jocelyn felt warmth in her heart, as if she had drunk a cup of hot cocoa in a cold winter. The fear of nearly dying from the explosion dissipated a lot. After hanging up the phone, Jocelyn looked especially at ease. ¡°Sir, can you drive faster? My friend is waiting for me.¡± Jocelyn looked at the time on her phone and urged. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you be late.¡± The driver stepped on the gas and promised. On the wide road, the taxi turned into a yellow bolt of lightning and quickly flew towards its destination. Chapter 61 - Jocelyn finally showed up Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡®When Jocelyn arrived, Eliza had already been sitting for god knows how long. When she saw Jocelyn appear, a trace of grievance appeared on her pretty face. ¡°Thank god you still remember someone is waiting for you here. We agreed to meet at 9:30 but look at what time it is now! If you don¡¯t give me a reasonable explanation, I won¡¯t let you off today.¡± Eliza cracked her knuckles as she spoke. Looking at Eliza who was about to fly into a fury, Jocelyn quickly walked up and held her arm, smiling fawningly. ¡°Darling, I didn¡¯t mean to be late. Listen to me. My day has been full of ups and downs. It¡¯s as exaggerated as the plot in a novel.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m much worse off than the novels!¡± At the thought of what she had experienced today, Jocelyn sniffed and leaned her head on Eliza¡¯s shoulder aggrievedly. Elize cooled down quite a bit when she saw how sad and depressed her friend was. Only when she carefully observed Jocelyn did she notice that there were some inconspicuous small stains and small scratches on her clothes. ¡°are you hurt?¡± Eliza quickly pulled Jocelyn over and rolled up her sleeve. Wounds appeared on Jocelyn¡¯s snow-white arm one after another, and there were bluish-purple marks on some areas that were not scratched. On her snow-white skin, the marks looked especially sinister and terrifying. ¡°So I¡¯m hurt?¡± Jocelyn scratched her chin with her finger. She also just found out that she was injured too. In the car just now, her attention was completely attracted by the terrifying wound on Aren¡¯s body, and she didn¡¯t notice her wounds at all. Now that she saw the wound, Jocelyn suddenly felt pain. Jocelyn¡¯s recklessness left Eliza at a loss for words. ¡°You¡¯re really¡­¡± Eliza poked Jocelyn¡¯s head with her finger. Then, she picked up her bag from her seat and wanted to leave with Jocelyn. However, Jocelyn stopped her. ¡°What are you going to do? I just came and haven¡¯t eaten yet.¡± Jocelyn blinked her large innocent eyes and rubbed her stomach. ¡°Treating your wounds is more important. The restaurant won¡¯t disappear, will it?¡± Eliza rolled her eyes and was about to pull her up. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It doesn¡¯t hurt at all. Compared to treating my wound, I want to eat now. I¡¯m so hungry that I¡¯m going to faint. Aren¡¯t you hungry?¡± ¡°And aren¡¯t you curious about what happened on the way here?¡± Jocelyn winked playfully in Eliza¡¯s direction. Every time Eliza acted coquettishly, Eliza would think of the fluffy cat and instantly lose her temper. This time was no exception. Eliza sat down when Jocelyn tugged at her. ¡°Alright, but after dinner, you have to go to the hospital with me to treat your wounds,¡± Eliza said with a serious expression. ¡°Alright.¡± Jocelyn nodded obediently. The two of them called the waiter over and ordered a bunch of food. Only then did Jocelyn lean back in her chair and tell Eliza what had happened on the way. Although Jocelyn recounted the story in a calm tone, Eliza could still imagine how dangerous the situation was. Eliza looked terrible, especially when she heard the part about the car exploding. Her face was so dark it looked like a black hole. ¡°Luckily, Mr. Brown was there. Otherwise, you would probably be lying in the hospital now. You have to thank him.¡± Eliza gave a gasp of relief. ¡°Twill.¡± Jocelyn nodded. The waiter pushed the food they had ordered in front of them and placed it on the table. Smelling the fragrance of the corn cream soup in front of her, Jocelyn took a deep breath in intoxication, and her mouth was watering from hunger. Her stomach growled. Jocelyn blushed shyly at the rude sound she made. ¡°What are you waiting for? If you¡¯re hungry, just eat. Don¡¯t hesitate.¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn licked the corner of her lips, picked up silverware, and spooned a spoonful of pale-yellow corn cream soup into her mouth. ¡®The sweetness, which had the unique fragrance of corn, and the smooth texture of cream made Jocelyn¡¯s stomach scream in satisfaction, and she narrowed her eyes in happiness. ¡°Eliza, drink it. The thick corn cream soup this time is really delicious. It¡¯s smooth and mellow and it¡¯s got a unique fragrance. I think Head Chef Blake made the soup himself.¡± Chapter 62 - You Poor Girl, Jocelyn Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡®The waiter, who was putting the honeyed salmon on the table, smiled when he heard what Jocelyn said. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re right. The corn cream soup today was indeed made by Head Chef Blake.¡± ¡°If Head Chef Blake found out that his food was recognized by such a beautiful lady, he would be very happy.¡± ¡°Being able to eat the delicacies cooked by Head Chef Blake is also a very happy thing for us,¡± Jocelyn replied with a smile. Eliza, who was sitting opposite her, nodded as well. ¡°Yes, she¡¯s right.¡± ¡°In that case, please enjoy. I hope this meal can bring happiness to you two beautiful ladies.¡± The waiter nodded slightly and left. ¡°Although it¡¯s wonderful to be able to eat the delicacies made by Blake, I have to remind you not to forget what happened to you today.¡± Eliza propped her chin on her hand and looked at Jocelyn with her dark green eyes that were like superior gems. ¡°Although there is no concrete evidence, my intuition is telling me that what happened to you today has something to do with your stepmother and her daughter. You have to be careful of them.¡± Jocelyn ate slower. ¡°I know. I¡¯ll be careful of them. You don¡¯t have to worry about me. I can protect myself.¡± Jocelyn grabbed one of Eliza¡¯s hands that was on the table, trying to comfort her friend in this way. At times, Jocelyn really did not understand what her stepmother and sister were thinking. Although she was the child of his first wife, his father did not like her and even hated her. In the Wilson family, she was not even as important as a maid. She was no threat to her stepmother and sister at all. If her father wanted, she would be chased out of the Wilson family penniless. Why were they still unwilling to let her off? What kind of deep hatred did they have? Eliza felt bad and sorry for Jocelyn. ¡°Why don¡¯t you move into my house?¡± Eliza suggested. ¡°Anyway, your father doesn¡¯t like you and your stepmother treats you so badly. Instead of staying at home and being bullied by them, why don¡¯t you move in with me?¡± ¡®The more Eliza talked, the more she thought it made sense, and her eyes lit up. It was not that Jocelyn was not tempted by Eliza¡¯s suggestion. However, after thinking about it, she shook her head and rejected Eliza. ¡°Why? If you stay in my house, I will take good care of you. Moreover, with me around, no one will dare to bully you. I promise.¡± Eliza turned around and grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s hand. She looked at Jocelyn sincerely. ¡°Tknow you mean well, but my father won¡¯t allow me to do this. If I do anything against his will, he will make me drop out.¡± At this point, Jocelyn sounded dispirited. ¡°You know, going to college is my dream and the only way I can escape this family. If I get expelled, I¡¯ll be a real puppet.¡± There was sadness in Jocelyn¡¯s voice. Like a bitter coffee without sugar, it was poured into Eliza¡¯s mouth at once, making her feel down. ¡°Sigh, what should we do then? Are we going to let that mother and daughter bully you?¡± Eliza wracked her brain trying to figure out a way. Jocelyn smiled at her and said, ¡°Alright, stop racking your brain. It¡¯s gonna cause you a headache at night.¡± ¡°Te already endured for so many years. When I graduate from university, everything will be fine.¡± ¡°Everything will be alright!¡± Jocelyn said firmly, not knowing if she was comforting Eliza or herself. ¡°Yes, everything will be okay. If¡­¡± Eliza paused for a moment and looked at Jocelyn firmly. ¡°If you can¡¯t hold on anymore, come to me. I¡¯ll definitely help you.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jocelyn agreed. ¡°Alright, hurry up and eat. If these things get cold, it¡¯ll affect the taste.¡± Jocelyn patted Eliza¡¯s hand and urged. At Wilson¡¯s house. Maria, who had been waiting for her call, checked the time on her phone and then threw it on the sofa. ¡°Mother, are you sure the person you found is reliable? It¡¯s almost dinner time, why is there still no good news!¡± Maria said sharply.. Chapter 63 - Its All Your Fault Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Mrs. Wilson placed the fruit plate in front of Maria. ¡°Don¡¯t be so anxious, Maria. Be patient.¡± ¡°Patient?¡± Maria raised her voice. ¡°Am I not patient enough? How long has it been? It has been almost the entire day since morning, my mother.¡± ¡°Even if it was a snail, it would have been enough time for it to finish a marathon.¡± Sharp, mean words poured out of Maria¡¯s mouth. Her lips, which were covered in pink lipstick, looked vicious. Mrs. Wilson glanced at the time and found that it had indeed been a long time. For some reason, her heart suddenly started pounding very quickly, as if something bad had happened. This bad feeling made Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyelids twitch nervously. Looking at the angry Maria, Mrs. Wilson slowly said, ¡°My daughter, you¡¯re a lady. Don¡¯t be so hot-tempered. I¡¯ll call Charles and see how he is doing.¡± Maria was annoyed at Mrs. Wilson¡¯s nagging. She only needed to be a lady in front of outsiders. Why did she have to put on an act at home? Wasn¡¯t she allowed to have a chance to relax? However, when she heard that Mrs. Wilson was going to make a call, she suppressed her displeasure. She sat back on the sofa and smoothed the creases on her dress, looking like a rich lady. However, this ladylikeness didn¡¯t last more than three seconds. She impatiently grabbed Mrs. Wilson¡¯s arm and urged, ¡°Mother, hurry up and make a call. I want to hear with my own ears how miserable that b*tch is.¡± Maria became excited and stared at Mrs. Wilson. The phone rang three times before it was picked up. ¡°Charles, how did it go?¡± Because Maria wanted to hear it, Mrs. Wilson turned on the speaker. She thought she would hear how terribly Joselyn was beaten up, but instead she heard Charles cursing on the phone. ¡°How dare you call me? Do you know what trouble you¡¯ve caused me, you b*tch!¡± Charles spat out a series of humiliating words, which confused Mrs. Wilson and Maria on the other end of the phone. They self-proclaimed to be members of the upper-class society, and it was simply an honor for a lowlife like Charles to be in contact with them. Unexpectedly, not only did they not obtain Charles¡¯s respect, but they were also humiliated by him. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they wanted to know what exactly happened, they would¡¯ve hung up the phone long ago. However, it wouldn¡¯t be too late to deal with Charles after they found out what happened. Maria¡¯s eyes were filled with viciousness. When the time came, she would make this cheap man who dared to shout at her kneel and beg for mercy! In order to suppress their anger, Maria and Mrs. Wilson grabbed the hem of their clothes tightly. ¡®When Charles gradually stopped shouting, Mrs. Wilson quickly took the opportunity to ask, ¡°What exactly happened to make you so angry?¡± On the other end of the line, after venting his anger just now, Charles finally calmed down a little. ¡°You still have the cheek to ask me? Why didn¡¯t you tell me that woman is Mr. Brown¡¯s fiancee when you asked me to bully her? Do you know what kind of trouble you are putting me into?¡± Charles kicked over the trash can in front of him angrily. The sound of the can dropping to the ground was deafening. ¡°Now my girlfriend broke up with me and I am kicked out of New York by Mr. David.¡± Charles shouted. Perhaps because of anger, fear, or pain from having one of his hands chopped off, Charles looked terrible. The muscles on his face were trembling uncontrollably. David was like a devil from head to toe. He actually got people to chop off one of Charles¡¯s hands. And Vivian, once she knew Charles would no longer be allowed to live in New York, she instantly ditched him without a second thought. Charles regretted having agreed to do business with Mrs. Wilson. It was all because that b*tch, VIvian, who wanted to buy branded bags. ¡®Why was Mr. Brown so angry? It was because Vivian wanted to suck up to him. Yes, it was all their fault that he became like this today. These people had to pay for it. An ominous glint flashed across Charles¡¯s eyes. Even if he had to leave New York, he would swagger out proudly instead of being kicked out like a dog.. Chapter 64 - Peahen and Hen Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I became like this because of you, so you have to transfer 500,000 to my account,¡± Charles said. When Mrs. Wilson and Maria heard about Mr. Brown, their hearts skipped a beat, afraid that he would investigate them. ¡®They did not want to leave a bad impression on Aren, and Maria still didn¡¯t give up the idea of marrying him. She didn¡¯t care if Aren was engaged or not. Even married people would divorce, let alone the fact that they were just engaged. She was confident she could still snatch Aren away from Jocelyn. However, before she could snatch Aren back, she had to deal with this detestable woman, Jocelyn! ¡°500,000? You didn¡¯t even carry out your task, and you want money? Let me tell you, you¡¯re dreaming! We¡¯re already kind-hearted enough not to ask you for the earnest. Don¡¯t push your luck!¡± Maria said sharply. ¡°Don¡¯t mention 500,000, you won¡¯t even get 50 yuan!¡± Maria hung up without giving Charles a chance to speak. But this still did not appease her. Maria threw Mrs. Wilson¡¯s phone on the ground fiercely, and the phone broke into two. Mrs. Wilson was shocked by Maria¡¯s sudden violence. She covered her mouth with her hand, but her scream was still heard loud and clear. ¡°Maria, you scared me to death!¡± Mrs. Wilson patted her chest and said with lingering fear. ¡°My dear daughter, you should become a little more ladylike. Otherwise, how can you get Mr. Brown to like you?¡± Mrs. Wilson said earnestly. ¡°I know it¡¯s painful to suppress anger, but you have to do it.¡± Mrs. Wilson placed her hand on Maria¡¯s shoulder and made her turn around. ¡°As much as what I¡¯m about to say may make you angry, you have to know that everything I do is for your own good. Maybe while we¡¯re dealing with Jocelyn, we need to figure out why Jocelyn can get into the good books of Mr. Brown.¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyes sparkled. While waiting for news from Charles, Mrs. Wilson thought about many things. Just now, she found the answer to her question. ¡°Lbelieve there is something about her that attracts Mr. Brown. And what you need to do, my dear daughter, is to observe her and learn from her the qualities that attract Mr. Brown.¡± ¡®The fact that Jocelyn escaped unhurt already infuriated Maria, and now hearing that from her mother, she was even more furious. Her mother did not think about how to get rid of that b*tch who made her angry, but she even wanted her to learn from that b*tch. What a joke! Maria couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes and said in a sarcastic and mean voice, ¡°Are you kidding me, Mother? You actually want me to learn from that bitch. This is a horrible idea!¡± ¡°This is not gonna happen. I refuse!¡± Maria said as she struggled free from Mrs. Wilson¡¯s hand. ¡°believe that Mr. Brown is just temporarily bewitched by that b*tch. As long as that b*tch disappears, Mr. Brown will be able to see me. After all, I¡¯m more noble than that b*tch and more liked by the ladies. I can help Mr. Brown in his career. I can perfectly blend into the tea parties of the upper-class ladies.¡± Maria straightened her back and spoke faster and faster, her eyes glowing. ¡°And what will that b*tch do? She will only smell of poverty. She will be like a disgusting mouse among the ladies, and she will only bring disgrace on the Brown family,¡± Maria said firmly. ¡°So, Mother, you shouldn¡¯t let me, this peahen, study from a hen. Instead, you should help me get rid of that hen.¡± Maria¡¯s words convinced Mrs. Wilson. ¡°You¡¯re right. I¡¯m old now. Sometimes I¡¯m not as smart as you.¡± Mrs. Wilson gently rubbed her forehead with her fingers. ¡°She was lucky this time and dodged it. However, she won¡¯t be lucky like this again,¡± Mrs. Wilson promised. ¡°My dear daughter, I will make her disappear from your sight. No one can take anything from my darling daughter.¡± Mrs. Wilson looked at Maria lovingly. ¡°When that little bitch disappears, Mr. Brown will see how good you are. He will love you.¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Maria straightened her back and replied proudly. ¡°Mother, you have to be faster. I really can¡¯t stand it anymore.¡± Maria frowned and said with disdain. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Maria..¡± Chapter 65 - The Woman in Vienna Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Vienna. In the music square where pigeons perched everywhere, a woman wearing a white dress was playing with the pigeons with the crumbs in her hand. Her soft white-gold hair was floating like waves. When her hair fluttered in the wind, one could see her high nose bridge and cherry-like mouth. The woman looked like a sculpture, elegant and charming, attracting the attention of everyone around her. However, the woman acted as if she did not feel anything, She curled her lips and looked at the pigeons on the ground. The next moment, as her phone rang, the woman scattered the crumbs on the ground. Seeing the pigeons rushing up, she smiled even brighter. ¡°I¡¯s been a long time since we talked. Why did you suddenly call me?¡± The woman¡¯s voice was as gentle as the wind. However, the person on the other end of the phone was like a firecracker that had been lit. He asked hurriedly, ¡°Diana, how can you still be so calm after such big news? Aren¡¯t you sad at all?¡± ¡°Sad?¡± Diana frowned in confusion. ¡°What do you mean? I don¡¯t quite understand.¡± ¡°Did something happen that should make me sad? I¡¯ve been living off the grid lately, so there are a lot of things that I¡¯m not aware of. Can you tell me?¡± Diana said. On the other end of the line, Susan did not expect Diana was still unaware of Aren¡¯s engagement with another woman. For a moment, she felt a little embarrassed. The sudden silence on the other end of the line made Diana slightly panic. ¡°Susan, aren¡¯t we friends? And what you¡¯re talking about should be related to me, right? Since it¡¯s related to me, why can¡¯t you tell me?¡± ¡°In fact, even if you don¡¯t tell me now, once I go online and check it for myself, I¡¯ll know everything.¡± Hearing that, Susan made up her mind to tell Diana. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± ¡°But before I tell you about this, I hope you can be mentally prepared, because this will come as a blow to you.¡± Susan took a deep breath and hoped Diana would be prepared before she told the truth. In the meantime, she paused, giving Diana some time to get ready. With her interest piqued, Diana couldn¡¯t wait to hear the news. ¡°Just tell me, Susan. You know that after what happened, I¡¯m already unbeatable, and nothing can shock me anymore.¡± ¡®When Diana said this, there was a faint smile on her lips, but in her eyes, there was nothing but a tinge of sadness. ¡°Oh, my god. This is my Venus!¡± Examinations could be heard from time to time around Diana, but she wasn¡¯t excited in the slightest. She had seen such things too many times and was already insensitive to it. Although the tone with which Diana spoke was happy, Susan felt like a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making her unable to breathe. Diana was the most talented violinist. When she came to Vienna for her dream, she was barely over 18 and was the youngest in the band. Of course, she was the most talented one among them as well. If she was given enough opportunities and time to improve, she was definitely going to leave her name in the history of music. Unfortunately, it was just a if. While on her way to a concert, this most talented violinist was involved in a serious car accident that injured her hand, Although Dana¡¯s hand looked the same after a long period of treatment and rehabilitation, she had lost her sense of touch. She could no longer pick up her beloved violin and play those moving songs. This was a fatal blow to a violinist who was expected by everyone to become a world class musician. However, Dana managed to pull through and pull herself together. Susan was sincerely happy for her friend. This time, Susan did not hesitate and said straightforwardly, ¡°Since you think so, I have nothing to worry about. Actually, it¡¯s not a big deal. It¡¯s just that your first boyfriend, Aren, is engaged.¡± This news came like a bolt from the blue! Diana felt like she had been struck by a bolt of lightning. ¡°What did you say? Aren is already engaged?¡± Dana asked anxiously. ¡°Yeah, but I don¡¯t think you care anymore, do you? After all, what¡¯s between the two of you is already a thing of the past,¡± Susan said. Chapter 66 - Lovers From the Past Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was only right for Susan to think so. Although Diana and Aren were each other¡¯s first love, they broke up a long time ago. To be precise, they became complete strangers three years ago. Before making the call, Susan was worried if Diana still had feelings for Aren, but from the way Diana recounted her car accident, Susan was relieved, knowing that Diana had already let go of the past. After all, the reason why they broke up was because Diana wanted to pursue her violin career. ¡°If she could give up her beloved violin career, then her ex-lover should be nothing, right?¡± Susan thought. But what Susan did not see was that on the other end of the line, Dana¡¯s face turned pale when she heard the news. Dana was so shocked by the news that she almost lost her balance. She stood rooted to the ground in a daze, her eyes blank and helpless. She couldn¡¯t believe her ears. How could Aren have someone else? Diana thought in confusion. How could he forget their love so easily? ¡°Youre lying, right? This is just a joke, right?¡± Diana asked softly. Her voice was trembling, mixed with a sobbing tone that she did not notice. Susan finally realized that something was wrong. ¡°You¡­ Do you still love him?¡± She suddenly felt regretful for telling Diana that. She really wanted to slap herself in the mirror. Wasn¡¯t she just rubbing salt into Diana¡¯s wound? Susan bit her lower lip in frustration. She was trying very hard to change the subject, but Diana didn¡¯t give her a chance. ¡°So what you said just now is true. You are not kidding me, are you?¡± Dana asked again in a skeptical tone. The only reply she got was endless silence. ¡°Alright, I already know the answer.¡± Diana chuckled, looking very depressed. ¡°Can I know what kind of woman he is engaged to? Is she pretty? I think she must be a pretty girl, right?¡± Questions popped out of Diana¡¯s mouth one after another. It wasn¡¯t clear if she really wanted to hear the answers or she just needed an answer before she could give up. This time, Susan shut her mouth tightly and refused to say anything else in case she said something wrong and made Diana unhappy. In the music square, everyone looked at her, surprised. The beautiful woman looked sad. The tears in her eyes made her eyes brighter, as if she came straight out of a painting. ¡°Hey, lady, you look sad. Do you need my help?¡± A boy with short, flaxen hair wearing a black hoodie walked out of the crowd. He looked at Diana and extended his hand, holding the tissue. ¡°Wipe the tears from your eyes. Although you look beautiful when you cry, I think you¡¯ll look better when you smile.¡± The boy shrugged his shoulders and looked certain. It was wonderful to have cute boys walk up and talk to you. But Dana was in no mood to talk to him now. She didn¡¯t even take the tissue that she badly needed from him. She simply shook her head and walked to the side with the phone in her hand. ¡°I think I heard a boy¡¯s voice just now. Is he your new boyfriend?¡± Susan asked cautiously. Although she knew that this was unlikely, she still had some hope. Susan hoped that Diana could walk out of the pain and previous relationship. In just a month, she lost both her career and her love. Susan was afraid that Diana would not be able to take the blow and do something stupid. However, her hopes were dashed. ¡°No, he¡¯s not my boyfriend. He¡¯s just a passerby,¡± Diana replied. She wanted to put on a smile but she couldn¡¯t do it. This was too difficult for her. At this moment, her mind was packed with images of Aren. ¡®The sweet times they spent together flashed across her mind, and her time seemed to have slowed down. ¡°Susan, I have made up my mind. I plan to return to New York tomorrow.¡± Diana exhaled slowly and told Susan firmly of her latest decision. ¡°What? You want to go back to New York? You¡¯re not trying to destroy his marriage, are you?¡± Dana¡¯s decision came so suddenly that it was like a deep water torpedo that blew up next to Susan. Oh, my god! Can someone tell her why things turned out this way? She thought to herself. Chapter 67 - Jocelyn Giving The Maid A Lesson! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Yes, Susan. I want to go back to New York.¡± There was firmness in Diana¡¯s gentle voice. Her blue eyes were deep, like a mysterious and dangerous deep sea. ¡°But¡­ but, don¡¯t you like Vienna a lot?¡± At this moment, Susan was confused, not knowing what to say nor what she had said. ¡°Yeah, I really like Vienna.¡± Diana raised her hand and combed her windblown hair up. ¡°But my hometown is New York. I¡¯ve been away for three years. I miss New York a lot.¡± On the other end of the phone, Susan listened to Diana quietly and felt a surge of sadness.. Diana left her hometown for so long in pursuit of her career but ended up losing both her career and love. Fate was really playing a huge joke on poor Diana! Susan was already feeling sorry for her friend. ¡°But in addition to missing New York, I miss Aren a lot too. I don¡¯t believe he can forget me so easily and everything good that happened between us. You¡¯ll support me, won¡¯t you?¡± There was that brokenheartedness in Diana¡¯s voice again that made Susan¡¯s heart ache. ¡°You¡¯re my best friend. You¡¯re the only one who can help me.¡± Susan found herself unable to reject it at all. ¡°I will stand on your side.¡± Although Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e looked like an unfortunate girl too, Diana was, after all, her friend. Moreover, even if they broke up, Aren would not treat Diana too awful. Just a sum of money from him was enough to provide Diana with a good life. Susan convinced herself to help her friend team up against another woman. As the one who was about to get hurt, Jocelyn was standing outside the Wilson family¡¯s door, doing deep breathing. She needed to mentally prepare herself before she could face the mother and daughter who wanted to kill her. Just as Jocelyn was taking in deep breaths, the door suddenly opened. The two people inside and outside the door were both spooked. ¡°Oh, my god! Miss Jocelyn, are you trying to sneak an attack on someone by standing behind the door without coming in?¡± Lilian patted her chest and shouted loudly. Her voice was hoarse and unpleasant like a saw. ¡°You need to apologize to me for spooking me up!¡± Lilian calmed her racing heart, then, she placed her hands on her hips and looked at Jocelyn with her head held high, waiting for her to apologize. Nothing Lilian did today was smooth sailing for her. First, when she was working in the kitchen, she accidentally broke a glass and had to pay for it with half of her monthly salary. Just now, when she was getting the coffee for Mrs. Wilson, she accidentally slipped and poured it on the hem of Mrs. Wilson¡¯s dress. Fortunately, the hot coffee did not burn Mrs. Wilson¡¯s body. Otherwise, she would have rolled out of the Wilson family with a sack. Her heart was now filled with malice and profanity, and a doormat was exactly what she needed. She wasn¡¯t in the slightest frightened by the fact that Jocelyn was the eldest daughter of the Wilson family. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t even have the courage to admit your mistake? Even a vulgar maid like me knows such a simple thing. Don¡¯t you, a university student, know?¡± ¡®With her mouth wide open, Lilian pretended to act surprised. At the same time, she said maliciously, ¡°I don¡¯t think an university degree is of much use. I think I should tell Master and Madam to stop Miss¡¯s school and go out to work to earn her dowry.¡± Jocelyn¡¯ fists were tightly clenched. An unquenchable anger was surging up, filling every part of her organ. It was like hot lava, making Jocelyn feel like she was going to burst into flames at any moment. ¡°are you threatening me?¡± Jocelyn gritted her teeth and looked up at Lilian. Lilian snorted. ¡°You must have misunderstood me. I was just telling the truth.¡± Lilian did not sound sorry at all. She looked at Jocelyn with a superior expression, as if she was looking at a bug. Looking at her, Jocelyn trembled in anger. Pah! Jocelyn¡¯s mind went blank as the loud slap resounded in the surrounding area. Apart from the fact that her palm was still numb, reminding her that this was not a dream, Jocelyn felt like she was walking on clouds, and her entire body was floating. ¡°Ah! How dare you hit me!¡± The condescending expression on Lilian¡¯s face was replaced by disbelief. She did not expect that Jocelyn, who looked like a dough that people could knead at will, would one day hit someone! Chapter 68 - Shouldnt I Slap You? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lilian¡¯s scream was like a rope that pulled Jocelyn back to reality. ¡°Why can¡¯t I hit you?¡± Jocelyn calmly asked, hiding her numb palm behind her back, her heart pounding. ¡°My name is Jocelyn Wilson. This is my home. As a servant, you screamed at me. Not only did you not apologize, but you even threatened me. Shouldn¡¯t I hit you?¡± ¡®As she spoke, Jocelyn could hear her heart beating fast. The palm that was hidden behind her back slowly turned into a fist, as if it was cheering her on. I did it! Jocelyn thought to herself. Lilian had never seen Jocelyn act so intimidatingly. In the past, Jocelyn was like a rabbit that everyone could step on. But now, Jocelyn was like a small leopard. Although she still looked furry, she had sharp claws and fangs. Lilian hesitated. In the few seconds of her hesitation, she thought about a lot of things. She thought about Jocelyn¡¯s identity that she had once ignored, and she thought about the engagement that Mr. Brown had announced in front of everyone. This made her hesitate to hit back. ¡®Without waiting for Lilian to refute, Jocelyn, who was still a little worried, became much more confident. ¡°Why are you still standing here? Go and do what you have to do!¡± This was the first time Jocelyn spoke so loudly. As Lilian passed by Jocelyn, she glared at her fiercely and mumbled, ¡°I¡¯ll see how long you can stay arrogant for. One day¡­¡± Without finishing her sentence, Lilian quickened her pace and walked away, afraid that Jocelyn would slap her like she did just now. Lilian touched the place where she was hit and couldn¡¯t help but curse at Jocelyn. ¡®When she was alone, Jocelyn relaxed her tense body. Her aura, which was boosted by anger, deflated quickly like a popped balloon. ¡°Did she say that because she knows what the mother and daughter are planning?¡± Jocelyn thought to herself. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll see what happens. As long as I can last until I graduate from university, I¡¯ll be free.¡± Jocelyn cheered for herself softly. She pushed open the door in front of her and walked in. Looking at the empty living room, Jocelyn heaved a sigh of relief. Not having to face the mother and daughter made her feel a lot more relaxed. However, no sooner had she taken her very first step in than Maria suddenly popped up behind her. ¡°Little b*tch, why are you back so late? Who were you fooling around with? Look at your dress, it¡¯s all messy. Don¡¯t you have a sense of shame?¡± Maria¡¯s voice startled Jocelyn. ¡°I just went to see Eliza. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can call her. Eliza can prove it for me.¡± Jocelyn turned around and explained to Maria with a frown. Jocelyn knew very well that if she did not explain things to Maria today, there would be a lot of rumors about her tomorrow. Maria was always like this, always going against her and always taking a delight in seeing her embarrass herself. ¡°Of course your friend will help you.¡± Maria sneered, and then as if she had thought of something amusing, Maria covered her mouth, laughing. ¡°I think you probably haven¡¯t seen the news on the Internet yet, right? If you had, you wouldn¡¯t made up that stupid excuse.¡± Maria took a step forward, closing the distance between her and Jocelyn. When Jocelyn was gonna back off, Maria grabbed her shoulder. ¡°The news of you going to a hotel with another man has been spreading everywhere. The entire New York, no! The entire world knows that you¡¯re a slut!¡± Malice flashed across Maria¡¯s eyes. She pushed Jocelyn toward the stairs. Before Jocelyn could regain her sense from the shocking news, she fell back. By the time she reached out to grab something to stabilize her body, it was already too late. Jocelyn felt a pain in her ankle and fell to the ground. Her back hit the angular stairs. ¡®The great pain that came at the same time from her ankle and back made Jocelyn pale. Beads of cold sweat ran down her face. But she was too busy thinking about what Maria just said, to the point that she completely forgot about the pain.. Chapter 69 - Maria Going Insane Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡®What did Maria mean by saying that she was seen going to a hotel with a man? When had she ever done that? sUddenly, something popped up in Jocelyn¡¯s mind. It was that banquet! She finally remembered. That was the only time she ever went to a hotel with another man. Maria looked down at Jocelyn and enjoyed watching her miserable state. Looking at her shocked face, Maria felt happy. At last, she didn¡¯t waste all that money getting someone to secretly take photos of Jocelyn. She also spent a lot of money to get people to spread the photos online. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± With red eyes and trembling lips, Jocelyn looked fiercely at Maria. ¡°How can you do such a thing to me? You know it¡¯s not what it seems.¡± Jocelyn wanted to try her best to control herself, but she could no longer suppress the aggrieved emotions. Tears were like a river trickling down her face. ¡°You were the one who dragged me to that banquet. At that banquet, I drank wine that was drugged. It was you who gave me that wine. You planned everything.¡± ¡°Why do you hate me so much? Haven¡¯t I been bullied enough by you? What do I have to do to make you let me off!¡± Jocelyn¡¯s voice became higher and higher. In the end, she almost screamed out loud, like an injured animal trying to hide its vulnerability. ¡°That¡¯s a lot of questions. Which one should I answer first?¡± Maria tapped her lower lip with her fingertips. There was a pleased look on her face as well as an undisguised malice. Maybe it was because of Jocelyn¡¯s emotional breakdown that Maria was more patient with her. ¡°Since I¡¯m happy today, I don¡¯t mind answering some of your questions. Let¡¯s start from the first one.¡± Maria crossed her fingers on her chest and shrugged. Her smile was as bright as a flower in spring. ¡°Tadmit that I did it. As for why I did it, you¡¯ll have to ask yourself.¡± Maria stopped smiling and kicked at Jocelyn¡¯s injured ankle. The tips of her leather shoes bumped into Jocelyn¡¯s bones, making Jocelyn bite her lower lip and moan in pain. Jocelyn tried to pull herself together to show Maria she wasn¡¯t a pushover. However, her toughness infuriated Maria. ¡°Is this how you seduce Mr. Brown?¡± Maria bent down and grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s hair forcefully, pulling it back. The pull made Jocelyn bend her head back, revealing her slender neck. ¡®The dazzling white light emitted by the crystal chandelier and the immense pain coming from her head made Jocelyn almost faint. She felt like her scalp was about to be ripped off by Maria. The painful and twisted expression on Jocelyn¡¯s face made Maria feel extremely happy. Emboldened, Maria took the violence up a notch and got rougher with Jocelyn. ¡°You obviously know that Aren is the man I like. He¡¯s mine! Mine! What right do you have to snatch my man? You b*tch!¡± ¡°L.. I did not.¡± ¡®As Jocelyn explained herself, she grabbed Maria¡¯s wrist to stop her from pulling at her scalp. ¡°How dare you say that you didn¡¯t!¡± Jocelyn¡¯s resistance and refutation completely angered Maria. ¡°If you didn¡¯t seduce Aren, why would he take a fancy to a b*tch like you! Besides having a pretty face, what else do you have?¡± A feeling of intense jealousy overwhelmed Maria, and she became even more certain of her speculation. ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s slutty. You¡¯re the one who seduced Aren. You stole what should have been mine.¡± Because her hand was grabbed by Jocelyn, she couldn¡¯t exert more force. Maria let go of her hand and slapped Jocelyn hard on the face. She had wanted to do this for a long time. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she was afraid of people talking bad about the Wilson family and making her father angry, she really wanted to use a knife to slash Jocelyn¡¯s detestable face. ¡°I posted photos online just to prevent you from continuing to fool Aren.. I want to expose your disgusting true colors to everyone!¡± Chapter 70 - A Merciful Mother and A Vicious Stepmother Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The slap from Maria was so heavy that it caused Jocelyn¡¯s ears to ring. Maria went crazy! Jocelyn looked at Maria, whose face became distorted and hideous from jealousy and viciousness. ¡°This is just a small lesson. If you don¡¯t leave Aren immediately, something a thousand times scarier will happen to you.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, we¡¯ll see!¡± Maria vented her anger and finally stopped torturing Jocelyn. She stood up and kicked Jocelyn¡¯s legs with the tip of her shoe. ¡°Hey! Raise your face and let the camera capture this delightful moment.¡± Maria pulled out her phone and aimed the camera at Jocelyn¡¯s face. Not wanting to be filmed like this, Jocelyn lowered her head and bit her lips. ¡®The pain and grievance from her body made Jocelyn cry non-stop. She trembled and tried her best to curl up into a ball to conceal as much of her body as possible. She covered her face, making sure that no matter where Maria filmed, she would not be able to capture her face. Seeing that Jocelyn was unwilling to cooperate, Maria kicked her again. ¡°Do you want to die? Look up at me!¡± Mrs. Wilson, who was hiding in the dark, finally tried to stop her when Maria was about to hit Jocelyn again. ¡°Maria, stop!¡± Mrs. Wilson said. ¡°Your father is coming back from work soon. Don¡¯t let him see such an unladylike side of you. Otherwise, he¡¯ll lock you in the studio again and punish you by making you paint for the entire day.¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s voice was filled with infinite tenderness and love. It was like bubbling water on a summer day, extinguishing the heat in Maria¡¯s heart. At the thought of the silent studio, Maria withdrew her hand. Silence and quietness were something Maria found especially unbearable. ¡°Tl let you off for now. Hurry up and get lost! Do you want to stay here and let Father see you in this state?¡± Maria spoke and drove Jocelyn away like she would a beggar. Mrs. Wilson said nothing. She just looked at Jocelyn quietly. She watched as Jocelyn bit her lips and staggered up from the ground. Just as Jocelyn was about to turn and leave, Mrs. Wilson called out to her. ¡°Lheard that your school is about to hold a summer camp. You signed up, right?¡± Jocelyn froze at Mrs. Wilson¡¯s words. She turned to look at Mrs. Wilson, and their gazes met. This was a threat from Mrs. Wilson. She wanted to shut Jocelyn up and make Jocelyn keep what happened today to herself. After all, Jocelyn was now Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e. If she insisted on making a scene, her father couldn¡¯t just pretend that he didn¡¯t see anything. He would definitely punish Maria. However, this punishment was not for her but for Aren. But Mrs. Wilson didn¡¯t even want Maria to suffer such a small punishment. At this thought, Jocelyn sniffed again. ¡°[ fell off and injured myself. It has nothing to do with anyone.¡± Jocelyn steadied her voice so that it sounded the same as usual, except that her voice was still trembling. ¡°Tl help you pay the expenses of the summer camp.¡± Mrs. Wilson nodded in satisfaction. Any problem that could be solved with money was not a problem. Maria ran up to Mrs. Wilson unhappily and hugged her arm. ¡°Mother, she is just a b*tch. Why do you have to spend money on her? I won¡¯t let that happen! I want to use that money to buy clothes,¡± Maria shook Mrs. Wilson¡¯s arm and said. Chapter 71 - Emotional Breakdown Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Though she had already left the scene, Jocelyn could still hear Maria loud and clear because she literally shouted at the top of her voice. The pain in her body and the humiliation she received made Jocelyn extremely tense. She was also on the verge of emotional breakdown. She bit her lower lips tightly, and only when she tasted the metallic smell of blood did she let go. The red blood that gushed out of the wound slowly stained her lips, leaving a trace of red. Jocelyn limped back to her room. When the door closed, she could no longer hold back her emotions. Immediately, she slid slowly to the ground. Tears flowed down her face. ¡°Why do I have to put up with all of this? Why are you all doing this to me?¡± Jocelyn¡¯s hands clenched tightly around the hem of her shirt. Her body was trembling non-stop. Jocelyn didn¡¯t understand it. She didn¡¯t understand why since Maria was young, she could have beautiful clothes, luxurious jewelry, and whatever she wanted, but she couldn¡¯t. She wasn¡¯t even allowed to touch Maria¡¯s things. ¡®Wasn¡¯t she also her father¡¯s daughter? But why people called her b*tch? And why could even the servants of this house bully her? Even the university that she finally got into was an opportunity that she earned by doing various part-time jobs. This was her only chance to leave this family, but now, she was being threatened. Since they didn¡¯t like her, she would just leave. She had already decided to leave the Wilson family. Compared to living with her family, she would rather wander outside alone. ¡°Can¡¯t we just pretend that we never met?¡± Jocelyn thought to herself. Why did they have to dash the little wish I had? At the thought of the videos and photos of her and the man spreading online, Jocelyn felt extremely tired. ¡°Mother, I¡¯m so tired.¡± After crying for a long time, Jocelyn¡¯s eyes were red and swollen. Even her voice was unusually hoarse. The lights were not on in the room, and Jocelyn was wrapped in darkness. At that moment, her phone rang again. A bright light shone in the darkness, but Jocelyn lay on the ground and did not react. No matter who called, she did not care, because perhaps she was too weak to move at all. Jocelyn closed her eyes and fell asleep. The phone that had been ringing for a long time finally went quiet, and darkness enveloped Jocelyn again. Outside the door was another world filled with happiness. Mr. Wilson had returned home with the gifts he had bought for Maria and Mrs. Wilson. ¡°Dear Daddy, let me see what you brought me.¡± At this moment, Maria was like a lark, circling around Mr. Wilson. Looking at Maria¡¯s lively and happy face, Mr. Wilson smiled. ¡°Tbrought you your favorite cake and the female wristwatch from the Z company that you asked for last time.¡± Holding her favorite food and watch, Maria was elated. She threw herself into Mr. Wilson¡¯s arms like a slingshot. ¡°Daddy, I really like this gift. You¡¯re the best father in the world!¡± Maria kissed Mr. Wilson on the cheek gently. A string of sweet words escaped Maria¡¯s mouth, making Mr. Wilson chuckle. Mrs. Wilson stood elegantly at the side and watched the interaction between the father and daughter. ¡°Tbrought you a gift too.¡± Mr. Wilson waved his hand. Bard, his assistant, walked up and handed the gift box to Mrs. Wilson. ¡°This is the scarf I selected for you. It will definitely look good on you,¡± said Mr. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson did not care what her husband brought back. What she cared about was his feelings for her. With a shy expression, Mrs. Wilson kissed Mr. Wilson on the lips. ¡°Darling, I really didn¡¯t expect that after so many years, you would still be romantic and considerate. I think I love you more than yesterday.¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s enthusiastic sweet words made Mr. Wilson slightly clumsy. He shifted his gaze to Maria, who was watching them, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t say such things in front of the children.¡± ¡°Why? Daddy, I¡¯m not a child anymore. I¡¯m very happy to see you guys love each other.¡± Perhaps because she was really in a good mood, Maria spoke in a sweet voice. However, in the next moment, she could not be sweet anymore.. Chapter 72 - Sowing Discord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Mr. Wilson looked around the living room and saw no sign of Jocelyn, so he asked, ¡°Where is Jocelyn? Tell her to come out. I bought her a gift too.¡± ¡°What?¡± Amoment ago, Maria was still admiring her new wristwatch. The next moment, Maria exclaimed in shock. ¡°Daddy, I can¡¯t believe you brought something for Jocelyn!¡± This was something that Mr. Wilson had never done before. Not only was Maria shocked, but even Mrs. Wilson looked shocked. However, she quickly returned to her senses. ¡°Jocelyn is not back yet. We don¡¯t know where she is. She won¡¯t even answer our calls. Maria and I are worried about her.¡± ¡°But she is probably out with a friend and forgets the time.¡± With a frown, Mrs. Wilson said worriedly. ¡°Lwonder what you brought for Jocelyn. Why don¡¯t you let me keep it? When I see her, I¡¯ll give her the gift.¡± Hearing that, Mr. Wilson flew into a fury. ¡°Going out with my friend? Didn¡¯t she know what time it is now? This is unforgivable. I must punish her when she gets back!¡± ¡°Call her. Tell her to come back immediately,¡± Mr. Wilson said angrily like a loaded machine gun. And every shot from the machine gun was deadly. ¡°Doesn¡¯t she know what her identity is now? It¡¯s only been a few days that I haven¡¯t disciplined her and she gets wild like a horse! How dare she stay outside overnight without informing me?¡± Mr. Wilson¡¯s words made Maria and Mrs. Wilson look at each other. Identity? What identity? What did he mean by that? Mrs. Wilson thought about what Mr. Wilson meant when he said that. Maria was not as quick on the uptake as Mrs. Wilson. Her thinking was more straightforward. ¡®When Mr. Wilson mentioned Jocelyn¡¯s identity, Maria thought he was referring to Jocelyn¡¯s identity as his elder daughter, and her eyes turned red. Her grip on the watch tightened. The diamonds embedded around the dial gave Maria a stinging sensation. Jocelyn! It was Jocelyn again. Why was Jocelyn everywhere, pestering her like a lonely ghost? It seemed like the beating wasn¡¯t enough. Otherwise, Jocelyn would not dare to play some tricks to make her father remember her again. No! Daddy didn¡¯t like her. He was just deceived by her. Maria lowered her head and an idea struck her. Jocelyn, who was sleeping on the cold ground and unaware of anything, was curled up into a ball, trying to get some warmth with her thin clothes. However, it was all in vain. Apart from her body temperature getting higher and higher, she did not feel any warmth at all. In the living room, Mr. Wilson shouted angrily to get his assistant to call Jocelyn. Maria, who knew that Jocelyn was at home, wanted to stop him, but Mrs. Wilson grabbed her wrist. ¡°Mother, if we call her, we will be found out,¡± Maria said worriedly. However, Mrs. Wilson said calmly, ¡°Believe in your mother, okay?¡± Mr. Wilson did not notice their interaction. Bard found Jocelyn¡¯s number but when he called, her phone was off. Apparently, even luck was on Maria¡¯s side. But that was not enough. Maria wanted Jocelyn to be more miserable, preferably kicking her out of the Wilson family and into the abyss, so that she couldn¡¯t never get back on her feet ever again. Only then would Maria be satisfied. Maria went up to Mr. Wilson to hold his arm, trying to cool him down. ¡°Daddy, don¡¯t be angry with her. Being angry with her is not good for your health. In fact, when Daddy is not at home, Jocelyn is often away all night, but she gets away with it every time. That¡¯s why she is getting very wild.¡± Maria spoke ill of Jocelyn in front of Mr. Wilson in an innocent tone. Hearing that Jocelyn often did not come home at night, Mr. Wilson was furious. However, Maria was still not satisfied. She kept glancing at Mr. Wilson, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated. ¡®As expected, Mr. WIlson noticed it. ¡°What else did she do?¡± Mr. Wilson questioned unhappily. ¡°Actually¡­ I think I know why she didn¡¯t come back so late. It¡¯s just that¡­¡± Maria gently bit her lip, taking a pause to intentionally arouse Mr. Wilson¡¯s curiosity. ¡°Just what?¡± ¡°If I tell you, I am afraid you will be angry,¡± Maria said, looking troubled. Chapter 73 - Kicking Jocelyn Out of The Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°It¡¯s alright. You don¡¯t have to hide anything for her,¡± Mr. Wilson said. Seeing that Mr. Wilson was hooked, Maria quickly lowered her head to cover the triumphant smile that revealed itself uncontrollably. ¡°Actually, Father can go online and take a look. Everything about her is online,¡± Maria said. ¡°What?¡± Mr. Wilson was the one who was shocked. ¡°What can possibly happen to her that will make it online?¡± Mr. Wilson added in his mind. ¡°Could it be about Master Aren?¡± At the thought of this possibility, Mr. Wilson looked solemn. ¡°Bard, go and find out what exactly is going on online regarding Jocelyn,¡± Mr. Wilson ordered. Mr. Wilson sat on the sofa with his walking stick and quietly waited for Bard¡¯s answer. In his mind, he was already thinking about how to matchmake Maria with Aren after he broke off the engagement with Jocelyn. In Mr, Wilson¡¯s opinion, Jocelyn was not worthy of Aren at all. Only Maria was the most suitable for him. Maria was gentle and obedient, and she was praised by many ladies. She also had countless suitors. Most importantly, Maria was his most beloved daughter. Compared to marrying Jocelyn to Aren, the Wilson family would benefit the most if Maria married Aren. At the thought of this, Mr. Wilson was less anxious. He even thought that it would be a good thing if Jocelyn really broke off the engagement with Aren. By then, when Maria became Mrs. Brown, his company could easily get off the hook, and he wouldn¡¯t need to fawn on Jocelyn at all. After thinking it through, Mr. Wilson calmed down a lot. At this moment, Bard also found out about Jocelyn on the Internet. Looking at the picture of Jocelyn who was in a disheveled and lustful state, Bard looked shocked. He had seen Jocelyn before. She was like a lily that bloomed in a field of flowers, and was very reserved. He did not expect her to be so open-minded in private. ¡°You really can¡¯t judge a book by its cover,¡± Bard thought to himself. At the same time, he delivered the news to Mr. Wilson. Looking at Jocelyn in the picture, Mr. Wilson was enraged. Without a warning, he leaped up from his seat and rushed into Jocelyn¡¯s room like an angry lion. ¡°Daddy, where are you going? Be slow. Don¡¯t walk too fast, or you might slip and fall.¡± Mr. Wilson walked very quickly, and Maria was not slow to react either. She followed behind Mr. Wilson and kept reminding him. However, Mr. Wilson still nearly fell to the ground. Fortunately, he was holding a walking stick in his hand, so he was able to stabilize his body in time, and only sprained his waist. Mr. Wilson¡¯s face tured pale. In an instant, cold sweat covered his back from the pain. ¡°Daddy, are you alright?¡± Maria held Mr. Wilson¡¯s arm. ¡°Darling, just tell Bard to do it. Don¡¯t hurt yourself, or else my heart will ache.¡± Mrs. Wilson followed suit and added. She looked at Mr. Wilson worriedly and took out her handkerchief to slowly wipe the sweat on his forehead. She instructed Bard, who was standing at the side, ¡°Go and invite the family doctor over. The faster, the better.¡± ¡°No need, I¡¯m fine.¡± Mr. Wilson stopped Bard. ¡°Go to Jocelyn¡¯s room and get rid of all her things. The Wilson family will not tolerate such a dirty and slutty woman.¡± ¡°Kick her out. From now on, I will never have such an embarrassing daughter. My only daughter is Maria,¡± Mr. Wilson said loudly. This was a pleasant surprise for Maria. She just wanted Mr. Wilson to hate Jocelyn more, but she didn¡¯t expect him to kick Jocelyn out. If she had known that this move would be so effective, she wouldn¡¯t have waited until today to use it. Maria felt faint regret, but mostly happiness. She finally didn¡¯t have to see this little bitch at Wilson¡¯s house anymore. Once this b*tch left, the air in the Wilson family would be much fresher. Moreover, without the Wilson family name, Jocelyn would definitely be abandoned by Aren. A.woman of no value did not deserve to be with Aren. Because of anger, Mr. Wilson was shouting at the peak of his voice. His voice echoed through the spatial living room and was heard by the servants. Who is dirty and dirty? They looked at each other in confusion. However, they were not in a hurry to get the answer to this question. After all, it was all over the Internet. They could go and see it after work.. Chapter 74 - Just One Step Away Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Alright, please wait a moment.¡± Bard bowed in the direction of Mr. Wilson and then walked towards Jocelyn¡¯s room. ¡°Do any of you have a key? Can I have one, please?¡± Bard turned his gaze to the servants. The maid, Elena, met Bard¡¯s gaze and walked out. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Bard, but the only key to that room is with Miss Jocelyn. We don¡¯t have it.¡± Hearing that there was no key, Maria looked a little nervous. She wanted Bard to open the door and throw Jocelyn, who was hiding inside, out of the Wilson house, but at the same time, she didn¡¯t want Bart to open the door so that no one would know about the lie she and her mother had told. However, Bard was Mr. Wilson¡¯s assistant. He served Mr. Wilson loyally and listened to his orders unconditionally. ¡°Well then, sorry for being rude, Miss Jocelyn.¡± As Bard spoke, he raised his legs. The next moment, the door handle flew out and Jocelyn¡¯s door was opened from the outside. ¡®The window in the room was tightly covered by the curtains, and not a single bit of light was seen from inside. It was like a huge abyss, empty and lifeless, mixed with overwhelming loneliness. ¡°Living in such an environment for a long time, it is no wonder that Miss Jocelyn is so wild in private,¡± Bard thought to himself. He fumbled around and turned on the light in the room. As the sunlight lit up the room, Jocelyn was seen lying on the ground with a burning face. Bard did not expect that Jocelyn, who was said to be messing around outside, would actually be hiding in her room. This made Bard stand rooted to the ground, at a loss. Maria urged unhappily, ¡°Why are you still standing at the door? Stop dilly-dallying, didn¡¯t you hear what my father said?¡± Maria successfully made Mr. Wilson more irritated. ¡°Bard, what are you waiting for?¡± Mr. Wilson asked impatiently. ¡°Miss Jocelyn is actually in the room. She doesn¡¯t seem to be doing well. Master, do you still want to kick her out?¡± Bard moved his body away and exposed Jocelyn to everyone. At this moment, Jocelyn was curled up on the ground with a burning face. Her hair was wet from the sweat and her lips were pale. She looked extremely weak and fragile, and there were injuries on her face. She looked like she had just been beaten up. If they kicked such a Jocelyn out of the Wilson family, the Wilson family would definitely be looked down upon by everyone. The reporters who were like bloodsucking bugs would definitely make a big deal out of it. They would think Jocelyn was abused and left the Wilson family on her own accord, and not because of her bad character. Unable to punish Jocelyn just yet, Mr. Wilson was flushed with anger. He could kick Jocelyn out, but not while she was covered in wounds. ¡°Forget it, call the family doctor over.¡± Mr. Wilson waved his hand to call Bard back. His waist was hurting more and more. He had to get the family doctor to come over and take a look at him to see if it was broken. Mr. Wilson placed his hand on his waist and wanted to move to his room. However, he had just taken a step when he felt the wound on his waist. He couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Maria, who Mr. Wilson regarded as a sweetheart, suddenly grabbed his arm, ignoring the pain he was suffering from. The grab caused Mr. Wilson to shout in pain again. ¡°Daddy, how can you go back on your word?¡± Maria questioned unhappily. He was about to kick Jocelyn out, right? Why did he take back his order all of a sudden? Looking at the suppressed anger on Mr. Wilson¡¯s face, Mrs. Wilson thought to herself, ¡°Oh no.¡± She quickly stopped Maria from continuing. ¡°That¡¯s enough, Maria. Your father is injured and he needs to rest. We can talk about it when he recovers.¡± Mrs. Wilson gave Maria a look. Maria had to give in unwillingly. After all, when Mr. Wilson got angry, he was simply too terrifying. Maria shrunk her neck and smiled obediently at Mr. WIlson. ¡°Daddy, did I hurt you just now? Let me rub it for you.¡± Maria placed her hand on Mr. Wilson¡¯s waist and gently massaged it. As expected, Mr. Wilson looked a lot better. ¡°alright, send your father upstairs. We¡¯re waiting for the family doctor to arrive.¡± Mrs. Wilson smiled again. From the start to the end, no one cared about Jocelyn at all, who was lying motionlessly on the floor.. Chapter 75 - Staying in the Hospital Together Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn lay on the floor for a while longer, until the family doctor arrived and finished visiting Mr. Wilson. With Bard¡¯s help, Jocelyn got into the family doctor¡¯s car and was taken to the hospital. Before leaving, the family doctor, Soro, heaved a long sigh. He looked at Bard in front of him and said with a troubled expression, ¡°Don¡¯t cause me any trouble in the future. You know that Mr. Wilson doesn¡¯t like Miss Jocelyn.¡± ¡°If he finds out that I secretly helped Miss Jocelyn, he might take it out on me.¡± ¡°Mr, Wilson is a generous person. I don¡¯t want to lose my job, do you understand?¡± Soro looked at Bard in front of him with a serious expression. Bard shrugged and looked at Jocelyn, who was lying in the backseat with a pale face. He said, ¡°I understand it.¡± ¡°But you have to understand that no matter what, she is still Mr. Wilson¡¯s daughter. Moreover, she is engaged to Aren. Most importantly, she is still very young. I can¡¯t watch her die in front of me.¡± ¡°Besides, even if Mr. Wilson doesn¡¯t like her, it won¡¯t do you any harm to save Mr. Brown fianc¨¦e, will it?¡± Bard walked up to Soro and bumped his shoulder, not forgetting to blink. His words clearly made Soro less agitated. ¡°You have a point. If my career can take another step forward, I¡¯ll buy you a drink.¡± At this moment, Soro didn¡¯t find Jocelyn troublesome at all. Instead, he even looked at Jocelyn as if he was looking at a piece of shiny gold. ¡°Then I look forward to the day.¡± Bard smiled broadly. The two of them parted at the entrance of the Wilson house. Jocelyn was sent to the hospital by Soro. However, because Jocelyn was in a coma, she did not bring any money with her nor her phone. The stingy Soro had to only pay for Jocelyn¡¯s treatment out of his own pocket. ¡°You owe me a huge favor. If you become rich in the future, don¡¯t forget me,¡± Soro mumbled as he looked at Jocelyn¡¯s sleeping face. A nurse dressed in white took the medicine from the doctor. ¡°Sir, please move aside. I¡¯m going to inject the medicine into this lady.¡± The blond nurse came in front of Soro and gestured for him to move aside so as to not hinder her work. Soro followed her instructions and took a step to the side. At the same time, he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Hey, beautiful nurse, can you do me a favor?¡± The nurse inserted the silver needle into Jocelyn¡¯s veins. Red blood flowed out of the IV tube. The nurse was very focused on her work so that she didn¡¯t pay attention to what Soro said. However, Soro still went on, ¡°If she wakes up, please tell her that someone named Soro sent her to the hospital and paid for her treatment.¡± He did not want to be a nameless hero. Since he had helped Jocelyn, he wanted her to remember his kindness. Only when the syringe was fixed and the last step was done did the nurse nod and agree to Soro¡¯s request. ¡°Tl tell her.¡± Hearing that, Soro happily kissed the back of her hand. ¡°You are such a kind angel,¡± Toro said. ¡°Oh, thank you for the compliment ~¡± In the VIP ward of the hospital. Aren¡¯s upper body was almost covered in bandages. He lay on the hospital bed and kept making calls while talking to people about work arrangements and content. Only when his phone ran out of battery did Aren stop for the time being. He held the hot phone in his hand and instructed Luke, who was nestled at the other end of the room, ¡°My phone is running out of battery. Fill it up for me.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Luke stood up, almost as a reflex. He took the phone from Aren and quickly took out the charger from the briefcase he was carrying. However, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he stayed in front of Aren and looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. His look of wanting to say something attracted Aren¡¯s attention. However, instead of feeling excited, he was quite impatient. ¡°What do you want to say? Hurry up and say it. Don¡¯t stand there like a pole. You¡¯re an eyesore to me,¡± Aren said impatiently. Luke still looked hesitant. He couldn¡¯t tell what kind of feelings Aren had towards Miss Jocelyn. However, no matter what, Miss Jocelyn was still Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e in name. It would not do him any good if her reputation went bad outside. ¡°So¡­ it should be fine if I tell him about it, right?¡± Luke thought.. Chapter 76 - Aren Wants to Be A lumberjack Chapter 76 Aren Wants to Be A lumberjack ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not a big deal. It¡¯s just that this matter has to do with Miss Jocelyn.¡± Luke carefully observed Aren¡¯s facial expression. Since Aren didn¡¯t look annoyed, he continued without worry. ¡°Someone uploaded a set of photos online. The girl in the photos is Miss Jocelyn. Also, Miss Jocelyn didn¡¯t look sober at the time.¡± In fact, in the picture, the back of Jocelyn¡¯s clothes was torn apart and it was wrinkled. Her face was flushed and her eyes unfocused. Looking at photos, one would easily jump to the wrong conclusion that Jocelyn was a slutty girl. Moreover, the background in the photo seemed to indicate that she was in a hotel. No one who looked at the photos would believe nothing happened afterwards. On the Internet, there were already many comments targeting Miss Jocelyn. Most of them were shouting to get Master Aren and Miss Jocelyn to call off the engagement. Some were saying nasty and vulgar things and some were trying to find out Jocelyn¡¯s address and contact number. It didn¡¯t seem like they would let Jocelyn off easily, and everyone was waiting for Aren to take steps. Po Was he going to help Miss Jocelyn tide over this crisis, or was he going to stand by and watch and call off the engagement? While Luke was guessing, Aren extended his hand. ¡°Give me your phone, I¡¯ll look at it myself,¡± Aren ordered. After getting his phone, Aren said harshly, ¡°Next time, if you can articulate, get lost. I don¡¯t keep trash around.¡± These stern and cold words snapped Luke back to reality. He suddenly stood up straight, his tall body stiffening into a straight line ¡°Sorry, I do apologize for being unprofessional. Please give me a chance to correct myself,¡± Luke said sincerely. But Aren was so focused on his phone that he ignored what Luke said. He quickly flipped through the page on his phone and looked at Jocelyn¡¯s beautiful face on the screen. Damn it! Just a few photos were enough to arouse his lust. ¡°However, how did these pictures get on such a public platform?¡± Aren thought to himself. Aren found the dress that Jocelyn was wearing very familiar. This was the dress that Jocelyn was wearing when they first met. Aren could still remember the sting of the tiny diamonds on her gown as they pressed against his skin. And¡­ Jocelyn¡¯s snow-white body and smooth breasts were under the red dress. Aren gulped. He was obviously holding a phone in his hand, but he felt that there was a soft and smooth feeling on his palm. He subconsciously retracted his finger. Only when he noticed that he was just holding a phone did he come back to his senses. However, his body remained in a state of arousal. Because he was lying face down on the bed, his lower body was very uncomfortable. Aren turned around so that his buddy could stretch freely. At the same time, he slid his thumb across the screen to see the comments section. ¡°Oh, look at how sexually aroused she is. She¡¯s so charming ~ I want to kiss her beautiful mouth. Kissing her must feel great!¡± ¡°Look at her back. Under the light, it¡¯s so fair that it glows. It¡¯s like silk. It must feel amazing.¡± Seeing that his woman was being covered by someone else, Aren didn¡¯t look happy. His expression changed from that of a lustful man to that of a tyrant. Luke, who was standing at the side, couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for the man who spread the photos. Targeting Aren¡¯s woman was the worst thing anyone could do in their life. Sigh ~ On the other hand, Aren, who was lying on the hospital bed, looked like the sky outside, gray and cloudy, indicating the coming of a storm. ¡°This kind of bitch will definitely be fun to play with. Look at me, I¡¯ll definitely satisfy you with my big stick!¡± Some bold people not only said such nasty things, but also posted photos of their private parts in the comments section. The tall trees that grew out of the bushes were indeed eye-catching, but Aren only wanted to be a heartless lumberjack. Chapter 77 - I Want to See Her Chapter 77 I Want to See Her Aren accidentally opened the person¡¯s comment section. ¡°Big doesn¡¯t mean you are good. You should look at me. I¡¯ll definitely make her roll her eyes in satisfaction and see God!¡± ¡°Picture.¡± ¡°Picture.¡± ¡°Hahaha, yours is too small, bro. Don¡¯t make excuses for yourself!¡± ¡°I can make her feel good just with my tongue. If you don¡¯t believe me, let¡¯s compare.¡± ¡°How?¡± Although the reply was from a woman, what she said did arouse the interest of the netizens. They asked one after another how she wanted to compare. ¡°Of course, we have to get through to her and get her to sleep with us. When the time comes, we¡¯ll ask her who is better.¡± Just when Aren thought that they couldn¡¯t possibly find Jocelyn¡¯s contact number, the next second, her contact number was sent to the comment section. Looking at the familiar phone number on it, Aren¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent. Not only were the people who took photos and spread it, but there were also people who talked bad about Jocelyn in the comments section and made her contact number public. Aren flew into a fury and threw the phone at Luke. Luke, who had just angered Aren, did not dare to dodge. He could only stand there and take the blow. The phone hit Luke hard on the head, making his forehead turn purple. The phone that was not caught landed on the ground, and the screen cracked. ¡°Is this what you mean by not a big deal?¡± 1 me A huge flame was burning in Aren¡¯s heart. The flame was enough to burn his organs and make his heart ache. It was as if someone had dug out his heart from his chest and placed it on the grill, rolling it back and forth. It was so painful that his handsome face twisted. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I thought¡­¡± Luke wanted to explain, but he was rudely interrupted by Aren. ¡°You thought what? Jocelyn is my woman. I am the one who can control her. I am the one who determines what is important and what is not for her. When is it your turn to make the decisions?¡± ¡°Have I been too kind to you recently that you forgot who you are?¡± Aren stared at Luke in front of him with a fierce expression. Luke¡¯s face instantly turned pale. Without hesitation, he hurriedly knelt in front of Aren. ¡°I was being negligent. Master Aren, please give me a chance to make amends. I have always been loyal to you and have never forgotten who I am.¡± ¡°I made this judgment because you and Miss Jocelyn had an unpleasant interaction on the way to the hospital. I thought perhaps you didn¡¯t want to see any news about Miss Jocelyn, so¡­¡± Luke watched as Aren¡¯s expression became worse and worse, and his voice became lower and lower. In the end, he lowered his head in shame. ¡°I already know what I did wrong. Master Aren, please give me another chance.¡± ¡°Who gave you the guts to guess what I mean?¡± Before his anger dissipated, Luke¡¯s words successfully provoked Aren again. How he interacted with Jocelyn and how he treated her were his own business. Since when was it Luke¡¯s turn to make decisions for him? Aren sat up in bed and kicked Luke in the shoulder with such force that Luke fell to the ground. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a day to find the person who posted the photos and the people who spread Jocelyn¡¯s phone number in the comments section. I want them to suffer the consequences.¡± ¡°Also, take down that set of photos. If you don¡¯t complete the task I assigned you in one day, go to the African coal mine and dig for coal!¡± Hearing, Luke instantly turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Finding out so many things in a day was simply impossible. However, if he couldn¡¯t carry out the task, he would have to go to Africa to dig coal. In that place, no one would even know if he was dead or alive. At the thought of this punishment, Luke stiffened. ¡°I will definitely complete the task.¡± Luke promised not for Aren to hear but for himself to feel a little more at ease. ¡°Oh, and find out where Jocelyn is. I want to see her. As soon as possible.¡± Aren frowned and gave Luke one last order. Chapter 78 - News About Her Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Thope Jocelyn didn¡¯t see the news on her phone, Aren prayed. ¡®The impression he had of Jocelyn was that she wasn¡¯t particularly a strong girl. Although she had some claws and teeth, a rabbit was still a rabbit, and its small body could not withstand heavy burden. If Jocelyn found out about what happened online, she would be very sad. At the thought that Jocelyn might cry her eyes out because of this, or she might even hide in the corner in fear of the bombardment of messages and calls on her phone, Aren got a sharp stabbing pain in his heart. Luke got up from the ground and picked up the phone without hesitation. He prayed that the cracks wouldn¡¯t affect the phone. Perhaps he was praying sincerely, or perhaps God had heard the call in his heart, but the cracked phone could still be used normally. While Luke heaved a sigh of relief, he made a call and quickly located Jocelyn as he walked out of the room. With Luke gone, the large VIP ward looked especially cold and depressing. Aren endured the pain and sat on the hospital bed. He stayed for a moment, but his heart could not calm down. He even felt that sitting there was torture. Since he could not sit still, Aren put on a jacket and walked out of the VIP ward. If not for the fact that his face was still a little pale and that his lips were pale, and that he was still wearing a patient¡¯s gown, no one could tell that when he was sent over today, his back was all covered in blood. He almost went into shock because of losing too much blood. Fortunately, the blood transfusion at the hospital was timely. Aren followed the passage of the VIP ward and was about to take the elevator to the garden downstairs for some air. When he landed on the twelfth floor, the elevator door opened and he happened to bump into Soro, who had just said goodbye to the nurse. ¡°Oh, Aren is here too. Is he here to see Miss Jocelyn?¡± Soro said to himself when he saw Aren in the elevator. Just when he was wondering if he should go up and greet Aren, he found that the elevator door was actually slowly closing. At that moment, as if there was a spring under Soro¡¯s feet, he quickly bounced towards the elevator door and blocked it from closing with one hand. Soro stood outside the elevator and looked at Aren in the eye, but he did not want to go into the elevator, which made Aren frown unhappily. Aren thought to himself, ¡°It really sucks today. Bad things happen one after another and now someone is even stopping me from going to the garden.¡± ¡°Do you want to come in the elevator or not? If not, move away!¡± Aren couldn¡¯t tolerate it anymore and ordered Soro, who was blocking the elevator door. ¡°Sorry.¡± Soro subconsciously took a step back and revealed an embarrassed and forced smile. ¡°Master Aren, are you here to see Miss Jocelyn?¡± Soro, who had been looking at Aren¡¯s face, did not notice that Aren was wearing a hospital gown. Hearing that from Soro, Aren hastened to ask. His tone was stiff and carried a hint of anxiety. ¡°Why is Jocelyn here at the hospital too? What happened to her? Did someone hurt her?¡± Soro realized that Aren wasn¡¯t in the hospital because of Jocelyn. This made Soro even more embarrassed. He had a feeling that if he told Aren what happened, something bad might happen to him. However, if he didn¡¯t tell Aren about it, something bad might happen right now. So, looking at Aren¡¯s frightening gaze, Soro said in a trembling voice, ¡°Miss Jocelyn is running a high fever, so I took her here. The doctor is treating her now.¡± Soro explained Jocelyn¡¯s situation in a few words, but he deliberately concealed some information. His intuition told him that it was best not to tell Aren about the whole situation. But he forgot that once Aren stepped into Jocelyn¡¯s ward and saw the bruises on her face, he would immediately know what happened. Aren walked straight out of the elevator. As he passed Soro, Soro automatically dodged to the side and made way for Aren. Looking at Aren¡¯s departing figure, Soro said to himself, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Master Aren to care so much about Miss Jocelyn. It seems like I made the right bet.¡± Chapter 79 - Jocelyn Lying on The Hospital Bed, Unconscious Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Aren followed the instruction Solo gave him and went to the ward where Jocelyn was staying. Under the white blanket lay Jocelyn¡¯s thin and weak body. ¡°No¡­ please don¡¯t hit me again.¡± On the hospital bed, Jocelyn sobbed softly. Large and large tears flowed down from the corners of her eyes. Aren, who was standing at the door, heard Jocelyn¡¯s sobbings. His expression changed, and he quickly walked to Jocelyn¡¯s bed. Because Jocelyn¡¯s back was facing the door, Aren did not see her face. Now he stood beside Jocelyn¡¯s bed. Looking down, he saw Jocelyn¡¯s red and swollen face. On her exquisite and beautiful face was a blood-red palm print, and her face was covered in tears. Her nose twitched from time to time, and her hair was in a messy state. It made Aren boiling with anger. ¡®Who was it that dared to treat Jocelyn so awfully? Aren carefully reached out and stroked Jocelyn¡¯s red and swollen face. In her sleep, Jocelyn could feel the gentle touch on her face. Instinctively, she rubbed her face against Aren¡¯s palm. She was like a small animal, pitiful and cute, instantly melting Aren¡¯s iron heart. Aren looked at Jocelyn with a softness that he wasn¡¯t aware of. ¡°It hurts¡­ Can you stop hitting me?¡± Jocelyn¡¯s tears wetted Aren¡¯s palm. Her soft cries for forgiveness were like a dagger that stabbed fiercely into Aren¡¯s heart, making his heart tremble and ache. ¡°No one is going to hit you anymore. With me here, no one is going to hit you.¡± Aren sat down on the edge of Jocelyn¡¯s bed and gently patted her back with his hand to give her some comfort. But she saw that Jocelyn was frowning and tears were running down her face in streams. The sound of Jocelyn crying became louder, which frightened Aren who retracted his hand immediately. Did he pat her too hard just now? Aren thought uncertainty. ¡°Why are you so fragile? What a toy.¡± Aren wiped the tears from Jocelyn¡¯s face with his thumb and patted her back gently. However, Jocelyn continued to scream in pain. She cried harder and harder, and she even started hiccuping. ¡°It hurts¡­ It hurts¡­ Stop hitting me, please stop hitting me.¡± At last, Aren realized that something was wrong. His patting couldn¡¯t possibly have hurt Jocelyn because he didn¡¯t use any force at all. Moreover, he had seen with his own eyes that Jocelyn didn¡¯t even cry or scream when she was confronted with a group of gangsters. ¡®The only explanation was that her back was seriously injured so that even the gentlest pat could give her a sharp pain. Realizing that, Aren instantly became solemn. He stood up and went to the door of the ward. After locking the door, he returned to Jocelyn¡¯s bed. He lifted the blanket over Jocelyn and exposed her skinny body to the air. Suddenly losing the source of warmth, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but wrap her arms around her shoulders. Jocelyn didn¡¯t change into the hospital gown when she was carried in. Her beautiful dress was stained with blood. Aren frowned and unzipped Jocelyn¡¯s back. As the zipper went down inch by inch, Jocelyn¡¯s back was gradually exposed in front of Aren. On the snow-white back, there was a purple mark. The bluish-purple and swelling mark ran down Jocelyn¡¯s back. There were even some places where the skin was broken. This was probably why her dress was bloodstained. At the sight of her badly beaten back, Aren became vigilant and fierce, like a lion that was about to hunt. His fingers gently touched the bruise, making Jocelyn shudder uncontrollably. In addition to the bruise on her back, Aren also noticed that her ankle, which was not covered at all, was already swollen like a doughnut, forming a clear contrast with her other slender ankle. ¡°No matter who did this to you, I will make them pay the price.¡± ¡°You are my woman. No one can hurt you but me,¡± Aren said seriously.. Chapter 80 - Stealing a Kiss Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As if Jocelyn heard his promise, her tightly furrowed eyebrows gradually relaxed, and the expression on her face slowly went from painful to calm. Aren carefully zipped up Jocelyn¡¯s dress again. Looking at her sleeping, red, and swollen face, Aren got up and walked out. He found the nurse on duty and asked for a bottle of ointment to reduce swelling. After the cream-colored ointment was warmed up by his fingers, it had a slightly transparent color. Aren gently rubbed his finger on Jocelyn¡¯s face. ¡®When her hot face came into contact with the cold ointment, a smile slowly appeared on Jocelyn¡¯s face. Looking at her curved lips and angel-like appearance, Aren bent down unconsciously. The distance between the two of them kept shrinking. Aren held up Jocelyn¡¯s face. Their noses touched, and their breaths intertwined. He could clearly smell the herbal fragrance of the ointment and the sweet scent of Jocelyn. She was like a candy that was tempting Aren, a gluttonous child. Finally, Aren kissed the red lips that he had been longing for. They were as soft as jelly, and he couldn¡¯t help but suck on them. At first, he just wanted to have a taste. After all, Jocelyn was still injured. However, once he touched her, he felt like he was possessed and could not stop. He used the tip of his tongue to open Jocelyn¡¯s lips and attacked without restraint, like a ferocious beast that had caught its prey and wanted nothing more than to swallow it whole. His long tongue hooked around her small and smooth tongue, making it dance with his. As if on its own, the ointment-covered hand moved dishonestly down Jocelyn¡¯s face and finally covered her soft and firm breasts. Aren¡¯s large hand kept squeezing and pinching, but he was not satisfied. The dress was preventing him from enjoying her breasts skin to skin. At this moment, Aren was like a hungry child. His palm anxiously searched for an entrance where he could invade her body. Unfortunately, what Jocelyn was wearing today was a one-piece dress, and the only entrance was the zipper at her back. But knowing that her back was seriously injured, Aren thought better of it. He didn¡¯t want to make Jocelyn¡¯s injury worse because of his selfish desires. But if he stopped like that, his little buddy would definitely complain. At some point, the zipper of Aren¡¯s pants opened slightly, and his little buddy was trying his best to stick his head out. However, his little buddy was caged in by the pants. As if it was trying to punish Aren, it made Aren¡¯s body bum and the heat from his body made Jocelyn subconsciously go limp. A moan like that of a kitten¡¯s came out of Jocelyn¡¯s nose. This moan was like a match that set a bundle of dried firewood aflame. Hot, very hot. Aren felt like he was in an oven. The heat from Aren h made Jocelyn, who was in a daze, squirm a little, and made her moan even more. However, her lips were all occupied by Aren, so she could not say anything, She could only let out moans to express her displeasure. But the moans made Aren sexually aroused even more. Not only was he burning, but he was also going to bring Jocelyn into a deeper lust. At some point, Aren¡¯s hand, which was grabbing Jocelyn¡¯s breasts, had moved to her waist and finally stopped on her plump and rosy butt. Without holding it back, Aren lifted Jocelyn¡¯s dress and nimbly slipped into her panties, pressing his hands tightly against her plump ass. Aren sighed in satisfaction. His little buddy was excited too, wetting his pants with its secretion. Aren kissed her harder. He hooked onto Jocelyn¡¯s tongue and pulled it into his mouth, playing with it in his own territory. Saliva flowed out of her red lips uncontrollably, making her look crystalline under the light. Aren¡¯s hot and burning breath sprayed on Jocelyn¡¯s face. Coupled with his actions, the sound that Jocelyn made was even more charming. A small stream appeared in the dense bush, drenching the originally dry land and making her extremely wet. Jocelyn followed her instincts and rubbed her legs. At the same time, she was struggling for air that was taken away by Aren. The next moment, Jocelyn, who thought that she was going to suffocate, opened her eyes. The bright, incandescent light on the roof of the hospital blinded Jocelyn. She could vaguely see a figure in front of her and feel her body being violated freely by someone. Chapter 81 Chapter 81: Did She Injure Her Brain, Too? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Where am I? Who is violating my body? Jocelyn, who was not yet fully awake, instinctively placed her hand on his chest and tried to push him away with all her might. However, her hands and feet were yet to gain their strength from the deep sleep. She not only didn¡¯t succeed in making Aren budge but also made him feel like she was playing hard to get with him. So Aren kissed her harder. While he was breathing, Jocelyn said with difficulty, ¡°No, let go of me.¡± Hearing Jocelyn¡¯s voice, Aren, who had completely lost control of himself, sucked hard on her soft tongue before letting go of her. However, his hand was still on Jocelyn¡¯s hips. Instead of letting go, he pinched them again. His actions successfully made Jocelyn blush. At this point, Jocelyn finally returned to her senses and became conscious. After smelling disinfectant in the air and seeing the man in front of her, Jocelyn belatedly realized that she had been sent to the hospital. ¡°You¡¯re awake? How do you feel?¡± Aren asked. Jocelyn did not feel good. Her body, which had been beaten up by Maria, was still in pain, even though she had a good rest. Especially her back and ankles, they hurt so much that it made her gasp in pain. When she was first hit, it did not hurt as much, but for some reason, after the beating, it hurt even more. Looking at Jocelyn, who was all red in the face did not answer, Aren leaned forward and kissed her gently on the swollen side of her face. This gentle kiss was like a feather that landed on her heart. Jocelyn, who had never been cared for by a man, froze on the spot, shock in her eyes. Aren was domineering, predatory, and possessive, but she had never thought that he could be so gentle. Seeing Aren like this, Jocelyn¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she felt like her heart had been soaked in a warm spring. Aren was unhappy that Jocelyn did not reply. He pinched Jocelyn¡¯s butt again, making her almost jump out of the bed. He was quick to react and pressed her to the bed in time to prevent the needle from escaping from the back of her hand because of his actions. ¡°Hand!¡± Jocelyn glanced out of the window and heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that no one was around. ¡°Are you so afraid of getting seen with me?¡± Aren was displeased. Jocelyn was the fianc¨¦e that he had acknowledged in public. Even if their relationship was based on a contract, in the eyes of outsiders, they were still a couple. But from the looks of it, Jocelyn seemed to be unwilling to have anything to do with him. But Jocelyn just wanted Aren to take his hand off of her and not do such a thing in the hospital. If anyone saw them, she would die of shame. Jocelyn looked confused, but she answered Aren¡¯s question truthfully. ¡°No, it¡¯s just, you are making me uncomfortable.¡± Jocelyn intentionally avoided his gaze, her face red like a ripe apple. At the thought of Jocelyn¡¯s injuries, Aren¡¯s displeasure dissipated. Instead, he nervously took out his hand to touch Jocelyn¡¯s back. ¡°Is the injury on your back painful? Or is it the injury on your ankle?¡± Aren asked nervously. Is he worried about me? Sensing the anxiety in Aren¡¯s voice, Jocelyn looked up at him in surprise. As expected, from his deep eyes, she could tell that Aren was worried about her. But why? Wasn¡¯t it that Aren didn¡¯t want to be close to her? Aren thought that she might have even injured her head. Otherwise, how could she not understand human language? Afraid that Jocelyn would turn into a fool, Aren quickly stood up and turned to walk out. He wanted the doctor to examine Jocelyn¡¯s brain to see if there was anything wrong. But before Aren could leave, his hand was grabbed tightly by a small hand. Jocelyn stared at the zipper of his pants that was half open. ¡°Where are you going? You still haven¡¯t pulled up your pants.¡± As soon as she said that, Jocelyn became like a kettle that was boiling.. Chapter 82 - Opening Her Heart Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Oh, God! ¡®What did she just say? Jocelyn panicked and quickly lowered her head in shame. She even wanted to find a crack in the ground and bury herself. How could a lady stare at a man¡¯s pants? How could she say such shameless things? Jocelyn let go of Aren¡¯s hand and covered her face with her palm. She thought that she must have been influenced by Aren. If he didn¡¯t always grope her body, she wouldn¡¯t have said those words. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s shy and anxious face, and her red ears, Aren finally felt relieved. She even knew how to be shy. It seemed like her brain was fine. However, knowing that Jocelyn didn¡¯t injure her brain, Aren instantly put on a straight face. ¡°You haven¡¯t answered my question.¡± Aren didn¡¯t know what was wrong with him. He was stubborn and wanted to get the answer from Jocelyn. ¡°What question?¡± ¡°Why do you want me to take my hand away? Is it embarrassing for you to be intimate with me?¡± If Jocelyn looked up at this moment, she would see how tightly Aren was frowning. He was very dissatisfied with Jocelyn¡¯s reaction just now. When half of Jocelyn¡¯s face was red and swollen, he didn¡¯t find her detestable at all and even took the initiative to apply the ointment on her. What right did she have to dislike him? This was unfair! Jocelyn did not look up, but she could still feel his gazes on her. She bit her lip, her shame making her toes curl. The question from Aren made her shyer. It was not that she didn¡¯t want to be intimate with him. They had been intimate before, but it was only in private. They had never been intimate in a situation where someone would push the door open and walk in at any second. The scene of her being seen intimate at any moment made her, who lacked a sense of security, panic even more. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer? Am I right?¡± Aren¡¯s expression became even more unpleasant. ¡°Good, very good. I didn¡¯t dislike you, but now you start to dislike me. You¡¯re really something.¡± Aren sneered. ¡®The smell of the ointment and the smoothness of Jocelyn¡¯s body were still on his fingertips, but he had already lost the desire to continue. He wanted to leave this place and never see this woman again! ¡®The arrogant Aren would never admit that he was hurt by Jocelyn¡¯s reaction. His status and power had always made him the target of all the ladies. No one had ever disliked him to this extent. No, there was also Diana, a woman who had abandoned him to go to Vienna to chase after her musical dream. At the thought of these two women who had betrayed him, the resentment in Aren almost materialized. Just as he was about to leave, he heard Jocelyn¡¯s voice behind him. ¡°Tm never embarrassed to be with you.¡± At some point, Jocelyn removed her hand from her face. She looked at the ointment on her palm and felt the stinging kiss on her lips. Her mood was like bubble water in the summer. The moment she took a bite, she felt both icy and painful. This was a feeling that she could not tell if it was good or bad, but she did not find it annoying. ¡®When she did not hear the door open, Jocelyn knew that Aren didn¡¯t leave. Pursing her lips slightly, Jocelyn organized her words. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to be intimate with you.¡± Aren frowned again. This was not what he wanted to hear, but at the same time, he did not know what he wanted to hear. ¡°T¡¯m just not used to being intimate with you. After all, the contract didn¡¯t mention this. This intimacy really caught me unprepared.¡± ¡°This will make me feel very insecure and anxious. Moreover, this is a hospital. There are people everywhere in the corridor, and the door will be opened at any moment. I don¡¯t want to live-stream our intimacy to anyone.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think you have such a fetish, do you?¡± With that, Jocelyn licked her dry lips. For the first time, she expressed her emotions in front of someone she was not familiar with. This was something Jocelyn had never done before. This was a strangely new feeling, but it was not bad. However¡­ It made her feel a little uneasy. How would he react to her words? Without realizing it, Jocelyn was gripping on the bed sheet tightly with her hands. Chapter 83 - Jocelyn Was Made to Cry Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn lowered her head. From Aren¡¯s angle, he could see that the half of her face that was swollen and covered with ointment. Normally, a face as such wouldn¡¯t be considered pretty, but Aren could find it particularly cute. In fact, after Jocelyn explained herself, Aren felt like he was overwhelmed by sweetness, as if he had just eaten a sweet milk candy. ¡°So you weren¡¯t disliking me just now and you were just being shy?¡± Aren took a step towards Jocelyn¡¯s direction. His eyes were still fixed on Jocelyn, looking like an inquisitive child. Jocelyn curled up shyly on her bed like a shy herb. At this moment, Jocelyn was not covered by the blanket. Her grip on the blanket kept tightening, and the neatly arranged blanket was destroyed by Jocelyn¡¯s nervous hands. Jocelyn pursed her lips and refused to answer Aren¡¯s question. But this time, Aren didn¡¯t leave immediately. Instead, he sat on the bed with interest, and his eyes landed on Jocelyn¡¯s ears. Looking at the small and exquisite ears that were as red as agates, Aren couldn¡¯t help but smile. He reached out and accurately placed his hand on Jocelyn¡¯s ear. Jocelyn instinctively shrank away from Aren¡¯s hot finger. ¡°Master Aren, what are you doing?¡± Like a frightened rabbit, Jocelyn opened her large eyes and looked at the man in front of her with tearful eyes. Aren, who only wanted to touch her ear, looked at Jocelyn and felt that she was very an easy prey and he felt sexually aroused again. Sensing that his little buddy was up and excited, Aren tightened his grip. Because his desire was not satisfied, his eyes subconsciously became fierce, making Jocelyn shudder. Aren was in pretty good shape, which meant that every change in his little buddy would be easily noticed by Jocelyn. ¡®As Jocelyn watched his dragon slowly reveal its sinister features, Jocelyn subconsciously took a step back. At the same time, Jocelyn gulped. She kept retreating, trying to stay away from Aren to prevent anything from happening. But what she did not know was that the way she retreated agitated Aren again. He suddenly reached out his large hand and grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s uninjured ankle. Her slender ankle was locked by Aren¡¯s large hand. It was a private area that had never been touched by anyone. It was tempting and smooth. With just some gentle rubbings on the ankle, Jocelyn started to moan uncontrollably. Suddenly, she went limp, as if she had lost her back bone. If not for Aren quickly catching her, Jocelyn might have fallen straight off the bed. Aren pulled her into his arms but did not let go. He continued locking her ankle and there was a roguish smile on his face. ¡°So this is your erogenous zone,¡± Aren said as he rubbed it twice playfully. Jocelyn¡¯s hands suddenly lost all their strength, resting powerlessly on the bed. Jocelyn was so angry with her hands that her face turned red. ¡°Master Aren, you can¡¯t do that.¡± After saying that, Jocelyn bit her lower lip, feeling inexplicably aggrieved. She had already told him what she hated, but he still did as he pleased and did not take her words seriously. Did he have to humiliate her ruthlessly in a crowded place like that annoying mother and daughter? Would he only let go of her when she was dying of shame? Jocelyn did not know where this inexplicable sense of grievance came from. It was subconscious. She felt that Aren should not treat her like this. He shouldn¡¯t be as annoying as the mother and daughter. ¡®When Aren saw Jocelyn¡¯s aggrieved look, he could not help but feel frustrated. ¡°That¡¯s enough. I didn¡¯t do anything to you and you¡¯re crying.¡± Aren said as he reached out to wipe the tears from Jocelyn¡¯s face. Crying? How could she be so useless? However, the wet feeling on her face was telling the truth. At the thought that Aren had seen such an embarrassing side of her, Jocelyn lowered her head and wished she could bury herself in the ground.. Chapter 84 - A Nurse Blocking The Way Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Stop keeping your head down.¡± Aren reached out and lifted Jocelyn¡¯s chin, stopping her from lowering her head again. After carefully wiping the tears on Jocelyn¡¯s face, Aren finally realized what he had done. She was just a contracted bride. When the time came, after the two of them broke off their relationship, they would no longer have anything to do with each other. Aren warned himself. However, when he saw Jocelyn¡¯s eyes that were especially clean and clear after being washed by tears, Aren was tempted again. With a dark face, he suddenly picked her up from the bed. ¡®The sudden weightlessness made Jocelyn wrap her arms around Aren¡¯s neck and cry out in surprise. ¡°What are you doing? Put me down! We¡¯re in the hospital!¡± Jocelyn kicked her legs, wanting to jump off of Aren. ¡°Ouch!¡± Under Jocelyn¡¯s intense struggle, the wound on Aren¡¯s body that had not healed completely seemed to have cracked open, making him gasp in pain. ¡°Enough. Stop moving. If you move again, I¡¯ll throw you down.¡± Aren lowered his head to look at the woman in his arms. Thinking that because of her, the wound on his back had split open again and he might have to go back and get stitches, Aren couldn¡¯t help but lower his head and bite Jocelyn on the ear. At first, he wanted to bite her as a punishment, but when he bit her, he heard Jocelyn¡¯s cry of surprise, and he did not want to let go. However, he relaxed the strength of his teeth and used his tongue to comfort the place where he had bitten. Before Jocelyn could recover from the shock of having her ear bitten, she felt the warm object running along the contours of her ear. ¡®The warmth and wet feeling made Jocelyn¡¯s body soften. Feeling the change in Jocelyn¡¯s body, Aren smiled triumphantly. He didn¡¯t know why he was so happy, but when he saw that he was the cause of the change in Jocelyn¡¯s body, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction. As if he had finally eaten a full meal after being hungry for a long time, Aren narrowed his eyes in satisfaction. ¡°Tl deal with you later,¡± Aren said ambiguously as he kissed the tip of Jocelyn¡¯s ear. Jocelyn was completely exhausted. She collapsed in Aren¡¯s arms and was carried out of the ward. When the nurse who was doing ward rounds saw Aren and Jocelyn, she immediately ran over and stood in front of Aren. The nurse couldn¡¯t see Jocelyn¡¯s face. All she could see was that Jocelyn was being hugged like a doll. Her entire body was extremely relaxed, as if she had been drugged and lost all her strength. The nurse looked at Aren with suspicion and vigilance. ¡°Sir, may I ask what your relationship with this lady is? Where do you want to carry her?¡± The nurse opened her arms like an old hen protecting her young. Realizing that he was being regarded as a bad guy, Aren¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Do I have to tell you what I want to do?¡± Aren¡¯s tall and robust body, which was nearly two meters tall, made the nurse in front of him look especially petite. The pressure from Aren¡¯s dark face made the nurse take a step back involuntarily. ¡°Sir, you don¡¯t have to tell me what you want to do, but the woman in your arms is a patient of our hospital.¡± ¡°Lhave an obligation to protect the safety of the patients in the hospital. If you can¡¯t prove that you and this lady know each other, then I¡¯m sorry, but I won¡¯t allow you to take this lady away today.¡± Even if the man in front of her looked extremely fierce, even if she knew that she was not his match at all, the moment she put on the nurse¡¯s uniform, she was determined not to let anyone hurt her patient. Jocelyn turned her head to look at the nurse who was defending her, and a warm feeling ran through her body. Although her family only brought her harm and not any warmth, the warmth these people brought her was enough to make up for it. The moment the nurse realized that Jocelyn was not sleeping, she realized that she might have misunderstood the man in front of her. ¡°Miss, do you know the man who is holding you? If you don¡¯t, you can blink at me three times. I¡¯ll help you,¡± the nurse asked. ¡°know him,¡± Jocelyn whispered back and nodded seriously. Jocelyn¡¯s answer appeased Aren. ¡°You heard that. We know each other.¡± Aren raised his chin and looked down at the nurse who was blocking the way.. Chapter 85 - Change A Position Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The nurse was not an unreasonable person. After realizing that she had wronged Aren, she quickly bowed to him and admitted her mistake. ¡°It was my mistake on this matter. I¡¯m really sorry. I hope you can forgive me.¡± The nurse was only doing her job and did not violate any rules, so Aren did not mind. But before Aren could open his mouth to forgive her, his shirt was grabbed by a small hand. ¡®The owner of the hand was looking at him with large, tearful eyes. Lookin at her, Aren¡¯s heart beat faster. ¡°She is just being responsible for the patient¡¯s safety. Can we forgive her?¡± Because Aren had a straight face and did not smile at all, Jocelyn thought he wasn¡¯t gonna let the nurse off. Looking at Jocelyn who was begging for mercy for someone else, Aren¡¯s good mood was instantly ruined. If not for the fact that she was injured, he would definitely throw this detestable woman out of his arms. What? Was he someone who could not differentiate right from wrong in her mind? Aren clearly looked unhappy, making Jocelyn wonder what she had done wrong again. She was about to get off of Aren when she heard him say impatiently to the nurse who was still standing in his way, ¡°Move aside, don¡¯t get in my way.¡± Aren did not say that he would forgive her or not. He walked on hurriedly with a furious face. Jocelyn looked over Aren¡¯s shoulder and met the nurse¡¯s eyes. A grateful smile appeared on Jocelyn¡¯s face. Seeing such an angel-like smile, the nurse¡¯s mood instantly improved. The nurse responded with a blink of her eye. Aren took Jocelyn into the VIP elevator. ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± Jocelyn asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a little late to ask now?¡± Aren sneered. Aren was thinking of treating Jocelyn better but it turned out Jocelyn didn¡¯t even care about him. To speak up for someone in front of Aren as his fiancee, it was considered as a betrayal. Aren glared at Jocelyn fiercely, making her look confused. She did not know what she had done to offend this Master Aren. ¡°The injury on your back is not healed yet. How about I walk on my own?¡± Jocelyn stretched her legs and wanted to get off of Aren. However, Aren immediately locked her body in his arms. ¡°What are you doing again? Be good and don¡¯t move.¡± Aren pinned Jocelyn¡¯s upper body against his while using his hands to separate Jocelyn¡¯s legs so that they were wrapped around his waist. At the same time, he used one hand to support Jocelyn¡¯s butt. This move was sudden and done especially skillfully. Before Jocelyn could react, she was already in that position. Ahot hand was placed on her butt, making Jocelyn¡¯s face turn red. ¡°Put me down. I want to go down and walk.¡± Jocelyn found this position extremely awkward. She twisted around and wanted to jump out of Aren¡¯s arms, but he slapped her on the butt. ¡°Behave yourself and don¡¯t move.¡± Aren¡¯s breathing suddenly became hot. Because of the position of the two of them, although Jocelyn could not see, she could clearly feel the change in his little buddy. Sensing that his little buddy was growing up bit by bit, Jocelyn grabbed his neck and moved upward a bit, trying to stay as far away from his little buddy as possible. This position was so tight that it made Aren unable to breathe properly. She patted Jocelyn¡¯s thigh and gritted his teeth. His face was red, and he said in a low voice, ¡°Relax, don¡¯t squeeze so tightly.¡± ¡°If you tighten any more, you¡¯re going to strangle me. I still have injuries on my back.¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn relaxed a bit. However, her face was still extremely red. ¡°Put me down. I can really walk by myself,¡± Jocelyn begged. The soft begging made the little Aren erect, ready for battle again. Aren did not answer Jocelyn¡¯s question, but his grip on her hips tightened. Chapter 86 - Dont Move, Be Good Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The elevator quickly arrived at the floor where Aren was staying. Aren was not used to having too many people around him. After sending Luke away, there were only two bodyguards left on the floor. With Jocelyn in his arms, Aren walked past the two bodyguards without looking at them. ¡°No matter what happens later, don¡¯t let anyone enter the room,¡± Aren ordered. Almost instantly, Jocelyn understood what Aren meant. She struggled in Aren¡¯s arms again. ¡°Be good, don¡¯t move!¡± Aren instructed. Aren gasped, not sure if it was because of the pain in his back or because of the discomfort in his lower body. ¡°Put me down. I don¡¯t want to enter the room with you.¡± The feeling that her entire body was being controlled made Jocelyn feel very insecure. At this moment, Aren was like a lion in Jocelyn¡¯s eyes, and she was like a rabbit by the lion¡¯s mouth. She did not want to be sucked into the lion¡¯s den and devoured by it. She was not ready to give herself to Aren yet. However, the man was desperate. He didn¡¯t give Jocelyn a chance to reject him. He pushed the door open and closed it. Click! It was the sound of the door being locked. Unlike the ordinary ward where Jocelyn was staying, the VIP ward looked more like a five-star hotel. ¡®There was a two-meter wide bed, a sofa, a long dining table, and an open kitchen that could be used to make food at any time. Even the smell of disinfectant in the air was so faint that it was barely noticeable. The room was filled with the smell of tulips. Aren threw Jocelyn on the large bed. The soft and elastic bed did not hurt Jocelyn¡¯s body. Instead, she bounced on it twice. Remembering how dangerous Aren was right now, Jocelyn Instinctively wanted to crawl away from him after stabilizing her body. However, no matter how much a rabbit jumped aroun4, it could not escape from the hands of a lion. Aren grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s ankle and dragged her to him easily. ¡°Master Aren, what are you doing?¡± Jocelyn looked at Aren in fear. Aren slowly took off his clothes and threw them to the side, revealing his hospital gown. Although it was a little inappropriate to do so, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but smile at Aren, who was wearing a hospital gown. ¡°Is it funny?¡± Aren¡¯s voice was flat, but it frightened Jocelyn so much that she covered her mouth. ¡°It¡¯s not funny.¡± Jocelyn shook her head and carefully moved back. ¡°[ didn¡¯t want to touch you today, but you¡¯re too disobedient. I have to punish you and teach you a lesson.¡± As Aren spoke, he unbuttoned his shirt and exposed his bandaged body to Jocelyn. Looking at his body covered in bandages, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but recall the scene where Aren ran with her in his arms. If it wasn¡¯t for Aren, she probably would have been killed by the explosion. At this thought, Jocelyn was less afraid of Aren. Aren saved her life many times. There was nothing she could do to repay him. If this was what Aren wanted, then she would give him what he wanted. Jocelyn stopped backing away, and she looked calmer, as if she was ready to sacrifice herself. Aren did not take the change in Jocelyn seriously. He was about to explode with lusts! He had to release it! Aren pounced on Jocelyn like a vicious wolf. His kiss landed on Jocelyn¡¯s lips, eyelids, nose, and finally on her slender neck. Aren opened his mouth and sucked on a piece of soft meat, grinding it in his mouth. At the same time, one hand supported his body while the other reached behind Jocelyn and quickly unzipped her dress. Suddenly, her dress fell apart, revealing her snow-white breasts. Aren quickly placed his hand on her breasts and roughly played with them in his hand. The dots on her breasts quickly stood up like a blooming flower under Aren¡¯s skillful licking. ¡°You are turned on.¡± Aren¡¯s slightly rough and teasing voice sounded in Jocelyn¡¯s ear. Hearing the dirty words, Jocelyn¡¯s mind went blank. She subconsciously started to struggle. At this moment, she was like an ostrich, trying to find a place to bury herself. Taking this opportunity, Aren took off Jocelyn¡¯s dress, revealing her whole body.. Chapter 87 - Aren Is Attacking Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Aren gulped. At this moment, he was like a traveler who had finally found an oasis after being thirsty. Aren lowered his head and gently kissed the cherry he had been coveting to sample. ¡®The moist tip of his tongue gently touched the cherry, making Jocelyn moan. At the same time, her snow-white skin became hot. Jocelyn went blank. She subconsciously raised her upper body and delivered her breasts to Aren as if they were a sacrifice. ¡°Enough, stop teasing me,¡± Jocelyn begged. Her hair was spread out on the bedclothes, and in the light of the lamp, it looked like it was covered in a thin veil. Jocelyn¡¯s voice was so charming that it almost instantly made Aren run out of breath from excitement. ¡°Ican¡¯t hold back anymore,¡± Aren mumbled. At this moment, the whites of his eyes were already filled with red blood vessels because of holding back for too long, making him look like a demon. His hand crawled down Jocelyn¡¯s breasts, down her slender waist, across her long thighs, and finally into the thick bush under her dress. The bush was already wet. Aren¡¯s hand went into the bush and went straight to touch the flower within. Aren found a hole deep in the flowers. Just as he put his finger on it, Jocelyn cried out. ¡°Mr. Aren, what are you doing!¡± ¡®The feeling of her body being invaded by an alien object woke Jocelyn up instantly. She propped her upper body on her elbow and looked at Aren, who was lying on top of her. Her eyes were wide as she looked at him questioningly. However, looking at those doe-like eyes, Aren did not restrain himself but instead behaved even more unrestrained. He stuck the juicy cherry out of his mouth with the tip of his tongue and sucked it into his mouth when he saw Jocelyn¡¯s red face. At the same time, his hand was not idle. He already put half of his finger into the flower bud. ¡°What am I doing? Don¡¯t you know it yet?¡± Aren bit the cherry gently as if he was punishing her. While Jocelyn was distracted, Aren used some force and sank his entire finger into the flower bud that no one had ever been to. The entrance of the flower bud was narrow. However, after entering, he found that the world inside was extremely vast. Aren¡¯s fingers were like a curious child, exploring inside non-stop, sometimes touching here, sometimes touching there, never stopping. Jocelyn¡¯s hand clawed at the sheets beneath her. She pulled back, trying to get that finger out of her. But as soon as she moved, she felt a sharp pain in her breasts. It turned out that Aren was doing it. He was punishing Jocelyn for escaping. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°No, no, you can¡¯t do this to me.¡± Jocelyn shook her head, and tears flowed down her face. However, her pitiful look did not stop Aren at all. Instead, but instead, it aroused his desire to continue. Jocelyn did not know where Aren got his strength from. Though he was injured, he was still able to press her on the bed. ¡°Can¡¯t I do that to you? Don¡¯t forget that you¡¯re my fianc¨¦e. Where do you want to run to? Huh?¡± As he spoke, Jocelyn¡¯s dress was lifted to her stomach, revealing the white lace panties under the dress. The white panties covered the bush, but it also added a tinge of mystery to it. It was like a carefully wrapped gift waiting for Aren to open it. Jocelyn had never been stared at by a man in such a way before. A strong sense of shame made Jocelyn¡¯s already pink skin turn bright red. She tightened her legs and bent them, trying to cover her triangle so that the man could not see. However, what she did only made it more convenient for Aren to violate her. As expected, at the next moment, Aren grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s knees with both hands. Under Jocelyn¡¯s scared gaze, Aren pulled her legs apart and revealed the most vulnerable and mysterious part of her body. Looking at the woman¡¯s red face, Aren deliberately rubbed his lower body against her and teased, ¡°My little buddy is greeting you..¡± Chapter 88 - Kissing the Toe Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A greeting? He called that a greeting! Jocelyn was shocked by the way he put it, but what was more shocking was yet to come. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to be hurt, you¡¯d better not move.¡± Under Jocelyn¡¯s confused gaze, Aren grabbed the strap on the side of Jocelyn. Jocelyn was slow, but she was not stupid. In an instant, she understood what Aren meant. She started to struggle to express her rejection. ¡°L don¡¯t want to. Please let me go, Master Aren. You can¡¯t treat me like this. We¡¯re not married yet!¡± Jocelyn¡¯s struggles and cries did not slow down him at all. Instead, because of that, Aren was already able to see her private area. Jocelyn struggled violently, and her lower body inevitably rubbed against his little buddy, making it let out a few drops of secretion. Aren¡¯s little buddy squirmed in excitement, rubbing against the bushes, making Jocelyn, who was struggling, stiffen. ¡°Don¡¯t move anymore. If you move again, I won¡¯t be able to resist it.¡± Aren¡¯s voice made Jocelyn calm down. From Jocelyn¡¯s point of view, she could see Aren¡¯s look of suppressed anger and the veins on his forehead. ¡°You won¡¯t touch me¡­ will you?¡± Jocelyn carefully sized up Aren, not daring to do anything lest she angered the man in front of her. The struggle just now had taken a lot of her strength. As her exposed back rubbed against the bedsheets, the pain on her already painful back worsened. It also made Jocelyn realize clearly that there was a difference in strength between men and women. No matter how hard she tried, she could not even stop Aren who was seriously injured. This knowledge depressed her and made her lose her only sense of security. Looking at Jocelyn who had an aggrieved face on his face, Aren cooled down quite a bit, but there was still lingering lust in him. ¡°Who told you that I won¡¯t touch you?¡± Seeing Jocelyn¡¯s face covered in tears, Aren felt a little uncomfortable. Was he that scary? She was the only woman in the world who wanted to avoid him, instead of fawning on him. At this thought, Aren, who was angry, bit Jocelyn¡¯s small and round toe. Ankle was already Jocelyn¡¯s erogenous zones, let alone the small toe that had never been touched or looked at by anyone. Jocelyn let out a moan and wiggled her toes uncontrollably. Aren did this purely out of anger. He couldn¡¯t possibly suck anyone¡¯s toe. However, not only did he touch it, he even sucked on it and found it to be pretty tasty. While hating himself for doing so, Aren could not help but look at Jocelyn¡¯s rosy face and leave a tooth mark on her toe. If people knew that Young Master Aren of the Brown family went to kiss a woman¡¯s toe, they would probably be shocked! Fortunately, no third person would know about such a thing. Aren put Jocelyn¡¯s toe out of his mouth, and his heart was pounding. ¡°How could you bite my foot?¡± Jocelyn glared at Jocelyn and shouted. Her feet were especially fair. The light blue blood vessels on them were like green veins that appeared in the white jade, making her look especially pretty. Jocelyn¡¯s toes were round and small. They were like boiled eggs, and because she wiped her body with milk every day, there was a faint fragrance on them. This was why Aren didn¡¯t feel it was dirty and even licked it. Looking at Jocelyn who was shocked, Aren opened his mouth and took another bite. ¡°What are you gonna do about it if I bite your toe?¡± Aren asked provocatively. ¡®The fear and uneasiness that Jocelyn felt earlier because of Aren¡¯s actions actually dissipated without her knowing. She stared at Aren¡¯s provocative face in a daze, not knowing what to say. While Jocelyn was distracted, Aren, who had just regained his senses, suddenly looked solemn. How could he do such a stupid thing! She must have used some kind of magic on him to make him feel this way. This made Aren decide not to look Jocelyn in the eye. He exerted strength in his arm and picked Jocelyn up by the waist. Before Jocelyn could react, he flipped her over and turned her back to him. Aren slapped Jocelyn angrily on the butt and ordered, ¡°Kneel!¡± This was a very dangerous word. However, Aren did not give Jocelyn any time to decline. He directly lifted Jocelyn¡¯s body and forced her to kneel in front of him.. Chapter 89 - I Was the One Doing All the Job Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations No matter what, he would definitely give her a harsh punishment today and see if she dared to seduce him again. Looking at the bright red palm print on Jocelyn¡¯s butt, Aren gulped. At the same time, he slapped the other half of Jocelyn¡¯s butt, making a pair of slaps. Looking at the small gap on the peach, Aren resisted the urge to open it and forced Jocelyn to close her legs. Jocelyn could not see the expression on Aren¡¯s face. She could only feel the dangerous aura of the man behind her and the burning pain on her butt. Ever since she was young, she had not been spanked by anyone. This was the first time in more than twenty years, and the strong sense of shame made Jocelyn cry. ¡°Why did you hit me?¡± At the sound of Jocelyn¡¯s sobbing voice, Aren¡¯s little buddy, who was already in a state of erection, shook excitedly, as if he was greeting Jocelyn. ¡°Shut up!¡± Aren finally realized that he could not tolerate hearing anything from this woman. Her voice was like a small hook that hooked his mind. Every time he heard her, his little buddy would swell up a little. If he continued listening, his little buddy would really explode. ¡°You¡¯d better keep your mouth shut and not make a sound, or I¡¯ll fuck you to death in this bed, I swear.¡± With a red face and a vicious gaze, Aren quickly let his little buddy out of his cage. Jocelyn, who was not yet ready for anything, felt a hot stick between her legs when Aren finished speaking. The hot stick pressed against her bush, making her afraid to move. ¡°Master Aren?¡± At this moment, Jocelyn¡¯s mind was blank. She could not think of anything to say except that name. However, just as Aren had warned her, after she made a sound, Aren¡¯s little buddy quickly charged into her bush with a force so strong that it almost made Jocelyn fall on the bed. Aren placed one hand on Jocelyn¡¯s waist and the other on her snow-white breast. He kept teasing the nipple on it. At the same time, Aren¡¯s tongue playfully bit the back of Jocelyn¡¯s neck, and his sharp teeth slowly rubbed against Jocelyn¡¯s skin. Jocelyn¡¯s body immediately heated up. At this moment, she was like a pool of water, and Aren was the container holding the water. Her shape changed as the container was filled. This battle lasted for an unknown period of time. During the battle, Aren¡¯s little buddy made countless attacks on Jocelyn¡¯s bush. Only when a warm current gushed out from Aren¡¯s little buddy into the hole did the battle finally end. ¡®Without Aren¡¯s support, Jocelyn fell onto the bed. The lingering happiness made her body look tender and pink. At the same time, there were red marks left by Aren on her body, making her look like a horny slut. The bright red marks scattered on Jocelyn¡¯s snow-white back like red plums blooming in the snow. They were so beautiful that Aren did not want to blink. Neither of them spoke, and the quiet air was filled with their heavy breaths. Slowly, Aren, who was physically stronger, steadied his breathing. Jocelyn was still in a daze from experiencing this kind of exercise for the first time. Jocelyn¡¯s breathing made Aren¡¯s little buddy stand up on end again. Amidst Jocelyn¡¯s cries of surprise, he lifted her up again. The feeling of weightlessness made Jocelyn struggle in panic. She accidentally pressed her palm against Aren¡¯s little buddy. ¡°Mm!¡± Aren moaned involuntarily as his little buddy was touched by Jocelyn. ¡°You want to kill me?¡± Aren, whose veins were bulging from his forehead, gritted his teeth and asked. ¡°Lam not, I am not.¡± Jocelyn shook her head quickly, but the warmth seemed to linger in her palm, making Jocelyn afraid to look Aren in the eye. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s shy expression, Aren could only swallow his anger for the time being. Realizing what was about to happen again, Jocelyn immediately shook her head like a rattle. ¡°No, I¡¯m too tired. I can¡¯t do it agaii ¡°Are you tired?¡± Aren looked like he had heard a funny joke. He did laugh too. ¡°If I remember correctly, I was the one who was doing all the work just now, right? I didn¡¯t say I¡¯m tired, but you said you¡¯re tired first?¡± ¡°If you want to decline, you should find a good excuse.¡± Chapter 90 - A Private Detective Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Tm not trying to find an excuse. I¡¯m really tired.¡± The kneeling position just now made her knees still hurt a little, as well as the numbness and itchiness. Moreover, there were already red marks on her snow-white knees. If she wasn¡¯t wrong, the red marks tomorrow would tum into a bluish-purple color. From tomorrow onwards, until the day the marks disappeared, she would have to wear a long dress and not a short one. At this thought, Jocelyn¡¯s face turned pale. However, in Aren¡¯s eyes, her expression was one of blatant disobedience, which made his expression especially ugly. However, he did not stop thinking about continuing. It was only fair that whoever started the fire would extinguish it. Aren, who had successfully convinced himself to ignore Jocelyn¡¯s attempts to stop him, stuck his hot stick into her bush again. ¡°I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re really tired or not. Don¡¯t you dare stop until you satisfy me.¡± Aren bit Jocelyn¡¯s ear fiercely, leaving his teeth marks on the tip of her ear. ¡°This is your punishment. If you dare to say something I don¡¯t like to hear next time, I¡¯ll bite your ear off.¡± ¡®The night was still very long. By the time Jocelyn fell asleep, there was already some light on the horizon. Ignoring the doctor¡¯s instructions, Aren took off the bandages on his body and stood under the warm water. ¡®The water washed away the sweat on his body as well as blood. After wrapping a towel around his waist, Aren frowned and stood in the bathroom for a while. A moment later, he bent down and filled the bathtub with warm water. Then, he walked out of the bathroom and stood by the bed, carrying the sleeping Jocelyn into the bathtub. ¡®The warm water made Jocelyn very comfortable. Aren, who had never bathed anyone before, clumsily splashed hot water on Jocelyn. By mistake, he slapped Jocelyn and left a bright red mark on her body. Aren pursed his lips and unconsciously relaxed his grip. By the time he carried Jocelyn out of the bathroom, the sun was high in the sky, signaling the beginning of a new day. Luke, who had been busy the entire night, finally arrived at Aren¡¯s ward before 8pm. In just one night, Luke looked much more haggard. His eyes were bloodshot, and his usually tidy clothes were covered in wrinkles. Luke, who was standing outside the ward, took a deep breath. The next moment, he knocked on the door. Aren, who was wrapped in a towel, glanced at Jocelyn, who was not sleeping well. He rushed to open the door of the ward before Luke knocked again. ¡°What is it?¡± Aren lowered his voice and looked at Luke unhappily. ¡°I¡¯ve already done what you asked me to do. These are the people who spread the photos on the Internet. These are the people who attacked Miss Jocelyn on the Internet. These are the people who spread Miss Jocelyn¡¯s contact number on the Internet.¡± Luke put the information he had found into a file and handed it to Aren one by one. Aren took the file that Luke handed to him first and looked at the unkempt person in the picture as well as the information about him. Aren couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°A private detective? Who¡¯s the person that hired him: Jocelyn wasn¡¯t important in the Wilson family at all. No private detective would approach a person like Jocelyn and take photos of her. Doing so would not benefit him at all unless someone instructed him to do so. At Aren¡¯s question, Luke tensed up. Being able to find out so much information in one night was already the limit for him. In addition to Aren¡¯s punishment, it was like a switchblade that hung above his head. He didn¡¯t have the time or energy to carefully read these materials and look into these people. Luke¡¯s face turned pale instantly. Sweat the size of beans gathered on his face into a small river that flowed to his chin and then fell to the ground. ¡°You didn¡¯t look into that, did you?¡± Aren asked. Hearing That, Luke instantly got down on his knees in front of Aren. ¡°It was my negligence. I¡¯ll go and look into it now.¡± ¡°Your year-end bonus is gone. If you can¡¯t find out about it this time, you don¡¯t have to come back to see me. Take a plane to Africa.¡± Aren threw the file at Luke and returned to his room. Looking at the sleeping beauty on the bed, he thought for a moment and picked up his phone.. Chapter 91 - Sudden Turn of The Event Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations While the people on the Internet were still discussing, Aren¡¯s technology company released the latest news on their official account. ¡°Twas the one with her in those photos.¡± In less than half a day, the news released by Aren instantly blew up the Internet. Those who had spoken up for Jocelyn but were insulted by the netizens were elated when they saw the news from Aren. ¡°Look at this, I told you there would be more to this. I¡¯m right. Miss Jocelyn is just spending the night with her fianc¨¦.¡± ¡°Why aren¡¯t you trash talkers talking now? Have you become mute? Hahahaha. Jocelyn¡¯s reputation was quickly reversed online. Eliza, who had been worried about Jocelyn for the entire day, was so happy when she saw the news that Aren had released that she almost fell off her bed. After losing contact with Jocelyn, she spent the entire night fighting with netizens online, using her social media account to speak up for her. However, she was beaten back by indignant netizens. Now that there was finally some hope, she could laugh at those who slandered Jocelyn. But where was Jocelyn? Why was she not answering her calls? Eliza took her hot phone and called Jocelyn¡¯s number again. As expected, the call failed to go through. soworriedshewithbeaboutto the dealwas bothered JocelynEliza thatcouldn¡¯t netizens. She instructed the butler to prepare the car while she quickly washed up and put ona set of clothes before getting the butler to take her to Wilson¡¯s house. Eliza arrived very early. herHearingthrew Eliza pillow thatonMaria wasgroundunhappily.the coming, ¡°Is she crazy? Why is she coming to knock on the door so early? She really doesn¡¯t have the manners of a noble lady.¡± ¡°Tell her to get lost. I don¡¯t welcome her!¡± Maria lay back on her bed and was prepared to close her eyes and sleep again. Miss, acome littlegetby Maria feltstoodandaggrieved stillMaria. ¡°Thisher theme.¡± upwith order.is Mrs. and again, she said toangryshouteddo,Elena ordered what atremembering Wilson toHowever, pleaseatMadam¡¯s being ¡°I said I¡¯m not meeting her. Don¡¯t you understand what I am saying? Get lost!¡± Maria jumped out of the bed and gave Elena two hard slaps on the face. half thatwas to seewas Now,Jocelyn¡¯shumiliated untilwhen she _ night. anythissolatterdidn¡¯tassheshe Jocelyn so-calledsleepythedidn¡¯t of guest She soespeciallywant the was wasLast guests,friend. night,she on thathappy thewatched _ sleepInternet. Maria¡¯s sharp and unconcealed voice reached the ground floor. Eliza, who was ushered in by the butler, heard it. ¡®Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, who were woken up early in the morning to see the guests, sat upright in the living room, but their expressions were a little stiff and embarrassed. Mr.¡±Goquietly. voice WilsonMiss andupstairsand her Linacalled to tellherdown,¡± instructed keep ¡°Tm sorry to make you hear that. Maria is usually very good-tempered. It¡¯s just that girls all have their own little habits,¡± Mrs. Wilson explained for her daughter. ¡°She¡¯s usually used to getting up at 9: 00 am., so it¡¯s a little early for her now. Without sufficient sleep, it¡¯s inevitable that she will be a little hot-tempered. I believe Miss Eliza will understand, right?¡± rudelyearlyMrs.badEliza¡¯sattributed temper Maria¡¯s to. Wilsonvisit. Although Eliza¡¯s father was a famous businessman with many businesses under his name, she was friends with that b*tch, Jocelyn. Moreover, she was just as detestable as that b*tch, interrupting their beauty sleep so early in the morning. goand Eliza Mrs. back sendwantedtoaway sleep, thatWilson,sleep. so shewho onlylackedcould ¡°Alright, Miss Eliza is an understanding girl. Why would she care about such a small matter?¡± Mr. Wilson added after Mrs. Wilson. Although the two of them didn¡¯t say it explicitly, they were obviously blaming Eliza for coming so early. ¡°Lwonder why Miss Eliza came to Wilson¡¯s house so early in the morning?¡± Mr. Wilson asked. waspayindeedinforminginthe early visit advance. inmorningofso her to without It impolitethem Although Eliza was pissed off by their attitude, she had to put up with what the couple said. She wanted to know where Jocelyn was now more than having a debate with them. ¡°Tm here to look for Jocelyn. I called her the entire night yesterday and couldn¡¯t get through.¡± outJocelynyouseecan come to and me?¡±get¡±Mr.. Wilson, Chapter 92 - Eliza Paying A Visit Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The reason why they were woken up early in the morning was ultimately because of Jocelyn, which made Mr. and Mrs. Wilson look furious. Thinking of how Jocelyn was taught a lesson by Maria yesterday, Mrs. Wilson made up her mind to never let Eliza see Jocelyn while there were wounds all over her. The Wilson family must not let the news of their daughter being abused spread! She would never give Jocelyn a chance to speak ill of Maria in front of Eliza. At this thought, although there was still a polite smile on Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face, she was obviously also distressed. If Eliza didn¡¯t know what Mrs. Wilson was really like from Jocelyn, she might have been easily beguiled by her amiable face and thought she was a kind person. ¡°Why is Mrs. Wilson looking at me like that? Did something bad happen to Jocelyn?¡± Eliza¡¯s eyes darkened. With those green eyes and her aggressive appearance, she looked like a beautiful snake. Sinister and dangerous. Mrs. Wilson was shocked by that look on Eliza¡¯s face. Her heart skipped a beat, making her limbs go numb and her blood almost flowed backward. Fortunately, this feeling only lasted for three seconds, so she was still able to maintain her composure. However, her hatred for Eliza went up a notch. ¡°Although it¡¯s not appropriate to tell outsiders about this, you and Jocelyn are good friends and can be considered half a family member of the Wilson family. It¡¯s alright to tell you.¡± ¡°Jocelyn did come back yesterday, but she locked herself in her room as soon as she came back. No one knows what happened to her. When you came to visit this morning, I asked the maid to call her from her room.¡± ¡°But¡ª¡± Mrs. Wilson made a face that made Eliza feel anxious and disgusted. ¡°But what?¡± Eliza asked. But Susan told me that Jocelyn wasn¡¯t in the room. The Wilsons don¡¯t have the habit of getting up early, so we don¡¯t know where she went. We can¡¯t really help you.¡± f possible, please go to where Jocelyn likes to go. If you find her, please tell her that we¡¯re worried about her. We hope she can come back soon and not throw a tantrum.¡± The magnanimity and kindness displayed by Mrs. Wilson made Mr. Wilson look at her even more gently. f she has any grudge or grievances, she can tell us. There¡¯s no need to run away from home. Besides making us worry, what else can that do?¡± ¡°You¡¯re her friend. I hope you can talk her out of it. If only she was half as sensible as Maria.¡± Eliza sat on the sofa, and her breathing became irregular. Looking at the hypocritical faces of the couple in front of her, Eliza nearly vomited out of disgust. ¡°What¡¯s the point of saying grievances and grudges to you, Mr. Wilson?¡± She could not tolerate it anymore. Eliza, who couldn¡¯t get any news about Jocelyn, immediately targeted Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. ¡°Mr. Wilson, don¡¯t you know why Jocelyn is so aggrieved? It¡¯s good to be half as sensible as Maria? What a joke.¡± Eliza let out a sneer. ¡°Jocelyn will never be half as vicious and mean as Maria in her life. If she really becomes like Maria, then I will definitely cut ties with her.¡± Eliza¡¯s words were like a machine gun, not giving Mr. and Mrs. Wilson a chance to interject. After saying what she wanted to say, she stood up and walked towards the door. However, the moment she was about to walk out, she suddenly turned around and looked at Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. ¡°I¡¯m very grateful that I didn¡¯t eat when I came to visit this morning. Otherwise, I would have vomited after watching the show you put on just now.¡± After saying that, Eliza immediately walked out. If she stayed in that space for another second, she was afraid that she wouldn¡¯t be able to resist and would tear the nauseating couple apart. After finding Jocelyn, she had to convince her to stay in her house. Living at Wilson¡¯s house was really suffocating! Although Eliza had left, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had yet to regain their senses from Eliza¡¯s words. Only when the rose fragrance that belonged to Eliza disappeared did Mr. Wilson fly into a fury. ¡°What did Jocelyn say to us in front of outsiders?¡± Mr. Wilson slammed the leather sofa beneath him angrily and shouted at the maid behind him. ¡°Go and pull Jocelyn out of her room. I want to ask her what have I done wrong to her to make her spread rumors in front of outsiders and ruin the reputation of the Wilson family!¡± ¡°Did I raise her up and send her to university just so she could retaliate against me like that?¡±. Chapter 93 - Concocting A Story Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Looking at the furious Mr. Wilson, the maid trembled and whispered, ¡°Master, Miss Jocelyn is not in her room.¡± Mr. Wilson thought that Mrs. Wilson said that just to make Eliza leave, but he didn¡¯t expect Jocelyn to really not be in her room. ¡°Where did she go?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°When did she leave?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure.¡± Mr. Wilson kicked the coffee table in front of him angrily. ¡°Why don¡¯t you know anything I ask you about? What¡¯s the point of hiring you then? Did I hire you to freeload in my house?¡± Mr. Wilson looked at the maid in front of him and shouted angrily. Mrs. Wilson stood up and held Mr. Wilson¡¯s arm. At the same time, she reached out and slowly stroked his chest to appease him. ¡°Darling, it¡¯s not the maid¡¯s fault. They¡¯re humans and need to rest. No one can stay by Jocelyn¡¯s side 24 hours a day and watch her every move.¡± The maid looked at Mrs. Wilson gratefully and was unhappy with Jocelyn. If Jocelyn didn¡¯t run away and turn off her phone, she wouldn¡¯t have been scolded by her master for no reason. All of this was Jocelyn¡¯s fault. No wonder her father did not like her. Someone like her, who was selfish and only cared about her own life, did not deserve to be liked by others. The few words from Mrs. Wilson not only brought Jocelyn a new enemy in the house, but also made Mr. Wilson more displeased with Jocelyn. ¡°She¡¯s just like that dead mother of hers. Other than finding trouble for me, she knows nothing!¡± Wilson said angrily. Seeing that Mr. Wilson was unhappy with Jocelyn, the smile on Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face widened. ¡°Alright, darling, don¡¯t be too angry. Being angry is bad for your health. Why don¡¯t you wait until Jocelyn is back before taking it out on her?¡± ¡°When the time comes, you have to be gentler. Jocelyn is a girl after all. If you get too furious, you will scare her. If she asks about the summer camp, you must not reject her. Maybe¡­¡± Before Mrs. Wilson could finish, she stopped in mid sentence and looked frustrated. Mr. Wilson turned his head and looked at Mrs. Wilson inquisitively. ¡°What summer camp? Maybe what?¡± He didn¡¯t care about Jocelyn, so he didn¡¯t know about the summer camp at all. Mrs. Wilson couldn¡¯t help but smile triumphantly to herself when she saw Mr. Wilson falling into her trap. However, she still looked a little distressed and at a loss. ¡°Nothing, that¡¯s just a slip of tongue.¡± Mr. Wilson narrowed his eyes and spoke in a stern voice. ¡°I told you to tell me, so tell me. I don¡¯t like it when you¡¯re hiding something from me.¡± Mrs. Wilson looked conflicted, but under Mr. Wilson¡¯s gaze, she heaved a long sigh and said unwillingly. ¡°Jocelyn¡¯s school is holding a summer camp. She wants to attend, but it¡¯s a little too expensive.¡± ¡°Master, you know that there are a lot of banquets to attend this month. I spent most of the money | have this month on jewelry, so I can¡¯t afford it right now.¡± ¡°I wanted to sell my jewelry and give the money to her, but she seemed to have misunderstood me and thought that I didn¡¯t want to pay for her summer camp, so she was a little angry.¡± ¡°So I thought maybe that was part of the reason she ran away from home.¡± At this point, Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyes turned red with tears. ¡°Master, you know me. I¡¯ve always treated her as my own daughter. Why would I not pay for her?¡± Tears trickled down Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face, Now that she was crying, Mr. Wilson, who was already unhappy with Jocelyn, became even angrier. ¡°What an ungrateful girl!¡± Mr. Wilson scolded. ¡°From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to give her money. If she wants to attend the summer camp, she¡¯ll have to pay it out of her own pocket. You don¡¯t have to spoil her. She thinks that she can achieve her goal by running away from home. Humph, that¡¯s not gonna happen.¡± ¡°In the future, don¡¯t spoil her or be too soft-hearted. It¡¯s because you¡¯re too kind that she gets wilder and wilder.¡± Mr. Wilson pulled her into his arms. His broad chest made Mrs. Wilson blush. At the same time, the smile on her face widened! ¡°Jocelyn, look at you. You are just like your stupid mother.¡± Mrs. Wilson thought to herself. Jocelyn, who was lying in the hospital, frowned in her sleep.. Chapter 94 - Progress in Relationship Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jocelyn, who did not know that she had been set up by her stepmother, was in a nightmare. The experiences of being beaten, being scolded, and being humiliated appeared in front of her eyes one by one. On the glass floor was Jocelyn covered in blood. The blood gushed out in all directions with Jocelyn at the center, filling the room gradually. Mrs. Wilson and Maria¡¯s sharp and vicious words were heard, making Jocelyn squirm in her sleep. ¡°No¡­ I¡¯m not¡­ Shut up, stop talking!¡± Jocelyn shook her head crazily. Her hair was quickly turned into a mess. After dealing with his work, Aren came to Jocelyn¡¯s bed. Looking at Jocelyn who was sleeping uneasily, Aren was worried. He lay down beside Jocelyn and patted her back gently as if he was coaxing a child. Perhaps because this method worked, Jocelyn looked a lot more relaxed, and her body subconsciously edged closer to Aren. Like a fetus, she curled up her body and hid it in Aren¡¯s broad arms. The fluffy hair was under Aren¡¯s chin. ¡°Alright, go to sleep. No one can hurt you with me around,¡± Aren whispered. Jocelyn¡¯s steady and rhythmic breathing sounded in Aren¡¯s ear, making him drift into a deep slumber too. When Jocelyn opened her eyes, it was already noon. ¡°You¡¯re awake? I¡¯ve already gotten someone to prepare lunch. Have some when you wake up,¡± Aren, who was sitting on the sofa and reading some files, said. If she wasn¡¯t wearing a hospital gown, Jocelyn would have thought that she had fallen asleep in his office. Under the sun, the man¡¯s handsome face seemed to be glowing. He was as charming as an ancient Greek sculpture, making Jocelyn subconsciously stare at him in a daze. Although Aren did not look up, he could feel that Jocelyn had been watching him. This made Aren feel like he had been immersed in a hot spring, and his pores relaxed. ¡°Aren¡¯t you hungry? Or do you think you can get full just by looking at my face?¡± Aren spoke again, making Jocelyn suddenly feel hungry. The rumbling sound made Jocelyn blush instantly. Especially after thinking about what the two of them had done yesterday, Jocelyn buried herself in the bed and did not dare to look at Aren again. However, the more she did not want to remember what happened yesterday, the clearer it became in her mind. She thought of Aren¡¯s hot kiss, his sexy breaths, his burning body temperature, and the huge fire dragon and his amazing stamina. If she had sex with him, she would probably die in bed. Unconsciously, Jocelyn bit the bedsheet. The thoughts in her mind started to make her horny. Looking at the bump on the bed, Aren could almost imagine Jocelyn¡¯s alluring face under the blanket. As he instructed people to bring in the lunch he had prepared, he went to Jocelyn¡¯s bed and lifted the blanket covering her. Suddenly, without shelter, Jocelyn¡¯s peach-like face appeared in front of Aren. She was indeed as sweet and delicious as he imagined. With one hand in his pocket, Aren smiled, indicating he was in a good mood. ¡°It¡¯s getting late, have lunch with me.¡± Aren extended one of his hands to Jocelyn and made an inviting gesture. The intimacy from yesterday proved that it worked in making their relationship closer. Jocelyn hesitated for a few seconds before putting her hand on his. The small hand lying in the middle of the large palm was as soft as the clouds in the sky. The moment Aren held it, he did not even dare to use too much strength. He was afraid that if he used more strength, he would break her fingers. This lunch was very sumptuous. The warm sun, the smell of wood in the air, the flowers on the dining table, and the delicious food in front of her instantly lifted Jocelyn¡¯s mood. It was so good that she almost forgot what happened yesterday. Only when Jocelyn found that her phone was out of battery and borrowed a charger from Aren did she realize that her phone was ringing non-stop. The sound of the notification instantly made Jocelyn¡¯s hands and feet turn cold, and the color of her face faded away. Aren grabbed the phone from Jocelyn¡¯s hand and took out the SIM card before throwing it on the table. The phone that was ringing non-stop instantly fell silent. ¡°Master Aren¡­¡± Jocelyn looked at Aren in surprise.. Chapter 95 - Strangers All Over Again Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand. I just don¡¯t want anyone to disturb me while I¡¯m eating. Isn¡¯t the most basic table etiquette to keep quiet?¡± What Aren said made Jocelyn¡¯s face turn pale again. it was as if the intimacy she felt towards Aren was instantly pulled away. nitially, she thought that Aren did this because he was worried about her. After all, the news on the Internet had spread so much that she didn¡¯t believe that he didn¡¯t see it at all. However, reality gave her a heavy slap, waking her up from her dream. Yes, she was just Aren¡¯s contracted bride. Even though Aren was so aroused last night, he still held back and did not completely violate her body. eople said that men were creatures who thought with their lower body, but he still retained his rationality when he should have lost his mind the most. Didn¡¯t this prove something? He didn¡¯t like her at all. The reason why he was excited yesterday was probably because he was in the mood and wanted to have fun. But she was really like a fool, thinking that she was someone special to him. She was really a complete fool. She was probably like a clown working in an acrobatic troupe in Aren¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ll pay attention to that next time.¡± After saying that, Jocelyn bit her lips tightly, rubbing the food on her plate with her fork. Her good mood suddenly turned into a cloudy day. The shame and embarrassment made her lose her appetite. She even wanted to leave at once. Aren looked at Jocelyn. Her eyes were still sparkling just a moment ago, and she looked very happy. Now, she was biting her lips tightly, looking very lonely. Anyone who was not blind could notice such an obvious change. However, the reason for this change confused Aren. He did not know what displeased Jocelyn again. Wasn¡¯t she very happy just now? With such a gloomy person sitting opposite him, he couldn¡¯t continue to maintain his good mood and eat happily. Because of Jocelyn, Aren already missed his breakfast. Now that it was finally time for lunch, Jocelyn wasn¡¯t gonna let him enjoy it again. Aren threw his fork and knife on the table. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to eat with me, you can go back to your ward. There¡¯s no need to give me that straight face. I¡¯m not begging you to eat with me.¡± Even though he was a little angry, Aren was still talking at a moderate speed. His voice was as stable as usual with a unique rhythm. Only the flickering flames could be seen in his amber eyes. Unfortunately, Jocelyn did not look up to meet Aren¡¯s gaze. She was still lost in her own emotions and thoughts. At times, Jocelyn hated herself for being so emotional. However, even if she tried her best to control herself, she would still be affected by such emotions. Her low mood was like a swamp that was pulling Jocelyn down bit by bit. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Jocelyn put down her cutlery and gripped her clothes nervously. ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯m very hungry. If my mood affects Master Aren, I¡¯m very sorry.¡± ¡°T¡¯ll get going. I won¡¯t disturb your meal.¡± As she spoke, she stood up from her seat. Just as Jocelyn was about to turn around and leave, she seemed to have remembered something and turned to look at Aren. ¡°No matter what the reason is, I hope that Master Aren can respect me next time. Please don¡¯t do anything to me like what happened yesterday.¡± ¡°Such an overly intimate action might cause unnecessary trouble and affect us. It might also cause me to misunderstand.¡± ¡°So please keep your distance from me.¡± Jocelyn concluded for herself. This sounded like she was trying to put some distance between the two of them, making Aren, who was sitting opposite, laugh in anger. Aren sneered. ¡°Thank you for reminding me. I really should keep a distance from you, but I¡¯m a businessman. It¡¯s not my nature to be at a disadvantage. I need to make you pay for what you did.¡± ¡°As long as you don¡¯t cause trouble next time, I¡¯ll be able to keep a distance from you.¡± What Aren said confused Jocelyn. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master Aren. I don¡¯t quite understand what you mean. If I¡¯m not mistaken, are you saying that the reason you did what you did to me yesterday was because you helped me out? You¡¯re asking for the compensation you deserve? Is using my body the compensation?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly what I mean,¡± Aren replied affirmatively for Jocelyn¡¯s guess.. Chapter 96 - He Is Just A Businessman Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is ridiculous.¡± Jocelyn laughed angrily. ¡°I would like to ask, what have you done for me that you need to ask for compensation from me? And what right do you have to use my body as compensation without my permission?¡± ¡°Who gave you the right, Master Aren?¡± Jocelyn suppressed the anger in her heart and looked at the man in front of her angrily. She realized how stupid she was just now to think that he was almost like a human meticulously created by God, handsome and flawless. This man was still as nasty as when she first met him. He put on a superior attitude, like a rich businessman giving alms to a tramp. He belittled her character and trampled on her self-esteem, comparing her to a call girl who needed to use her body in exchange for money. He humiliated her mercilessly! Jocelyn¡¯s angry questions and trembling body did not make the man in front of her look gentle at all. It was as if he wasn¡¯t the passionate person in bed yesterday. ¡°I¡¯ve done you a great favor. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can go online and take a look.¡± Aren pushed the phone in front of him and the SIM card towards Jocelyn. ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for me, the public opinion wouldn¡¯t have turned around so quickly. You would have been nailed to the pillar of shame and become a loose woman who people call slut.¡± ¡°| helped you salvage your reputation and prove your innocence. I also helped you investigate who it was that maliciously spread such false news and photos online.¡± ¡°Are you not supposed to pay for all that? Don¡¯t tell me you can rely on yourself.¡± Aren¡¯s gaze sized up Jocelyn from head to toe like a sharp dagger, leaving scars wherever his gaze touched. ¡°With just you? If I give you another year, perhaps you won¡¯t be able to salvage your reputation.¡± What Aren said made Jocelyn so angry that her eyes turned red and she almost shed tears. ¡°Master Aren, that is simply too humiliating for anyone to bear.¡± With that, Jocelyn picked up her phone and the SIM card and ran out of the ward. This was a space that suffocated her. She had to escape. She wanted to see what was happening online. Jocelyn returned to her room and borrowed a charger from the nurse. Fortunately, the nurse from yesterday was not here. Otherwise, if the two of them bumped into each other, the scene would definitely be very awkward. As Jocelyn charged her phone, she let her mind wander. The notifications flooded her screen again as the SIM card was inserted in. The notifications popped up for almost ten minutes. Just when Jocelyn was about to open her social media account, Eliza, who had been calling Jocelyn non-stop, called again. Looking at the familiar number on her phone, Jocelyn picked it up. Hearing Jocelyn¡¯s voice on the phone, Eliza seemed to be crying tears of joy. ¡°Oh, my god. You finally answered the phone. Do you know how worried I was about you? Where have you been all this time when you weren¡¯t answering your phone? I¡¯ve been calling you since yesterday. You almost scared me to death today. Do you know that?¡± Eliza spoke like a machine gun. When she sounded on the phone, Jocelyn felt a warmth that she had not felt in a long time. It was like the first light of dawn on a cloudy day. Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but shed tears. ¡°Eliza.¡± Hearing her sobbing, Eliza immediately stopped complaining and quickly asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What happened? Where are you now? Hurry up and give me the address. I¡¯ll go and find you now.¡± As Eliza spoke, she ran out. Jocelyn could even hear the butler¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone. ¡°Miss Eliza, where are you going? I¡¯ll get a driver for you,¡± Sophia, the butler, said as she watched Eliza leave. Eliza waved her hand, picked up her car keys, and walked into the garage herself. Clearly, she planned to act alone and not bring anyone with her. Behind her, Sophia let out a long sigh. ¡°I hope you can let me do something for you in the future, Miss, or I¡¯ll lose my job sooner or later.¡± Sophia put a hand to her heart and spoke as she prepared afternoon tea for Mrs. Stephen. On the other side, after getting the address, Eliza was driving towards the hospital. Chapter 97 - Eliza, Her Real Family Member Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After getting the information from the nurse, Eliza quickly walked towards Jocelyn¡¯s ward. As soon as she pushed open the door, she saw Jocelyn sitting on the hospital bed. Eliza ran forward and gave Jocelyn a big hug. ¡°Darling, do you know that I¡¯m about to be scared to death by you? Next time you go somewhere, can you tell me in advance? Or guarantee that your phone is on 24 hours a day.¡± Eliza wanted to pinch Jocelyn¡¯s face hard to teach her a lesson, but when she saw Jocelyn¡¯s slightly swollen face, she thought better of it. At the same time, a worried expression appeared on her face. ¡°What happened to your face? Did your stepmother and stepsister hit you?¡± As Eliza spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, as if she was prepared to seek justice for Jocelyn at any moment. As long as Jocelyn nodded, she would rush out and teach the mother and daughter a good lesson. Jocelyn grabbed Eliza¡¯s wrist and buried her head in her waist. ¡°Eliza, I¡¯m very happy to have you by my side. Without you as a good friend, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to put up with all this any longer.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why are you suddenly saying this?¡± Eliza asked, feeling puzzled. However, she immediately came back to her senses and looked angry again. ¡°Don¡¯t change the topic. Answer me. Did that mother and daughter bully you again?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Jocelyn admitted readily. ¡°I told you you should have come home with me yesterday instead of going back to the Wilson house. There¡¯s no place for you there anymore.¡± ¡°Darling, move out. If you continue living in that house, you¡¯ll be tortured to death by them.¡± Eliza grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s arms. She looked down at Jocelyn¡¯s face and met her eyes. Her deep green eyes were filled with worry for her. ¡°Yesterday, they got gangsters to attack you in the day and at night, they abused you with their own hands. You were lucky to survive this time, but can you guarantee that you will every time?¡± ¡°Darling, sometimes I appreciate your stubbornness, but sometimes stubbornness is unnecessary. For example, that family. Do you understand what I mean?¡± The way Eliza was worried about her with all her heart gave Jocelyn a trace of warmth. It was like a sunny day had finally come to a place where it was cloudy and raining all year around. Jocelyn was in a much better mood. ¡°I know what you mean, Eliza. If you don¡¯t mind, I want to stay in your house for a few days.¡± ¡°In a few days, the school will hold the summer camp. At that time, I will attend it with my classmates. When I come back from the summer camp, I only have one and a half months until graduation.¡± ¡°When I graduate, I¡¯ll be able to leave the Wilson family once and for all.¡± At this point, Jocelyn¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. Everyone could tell that she really wanted to leave the Wilson family, and she couldn¡¯t help but fantasize about it. At the sight of Jocelyn smiling so sweetly and obediently, Eliza reached out and rubbed her head. ¡°| suggest you don¡¯t go back to the Wilsons until you graduate. Who knows what horrible things those wicked people will do to you.¡± ¡°You were crying on the phone. Why? Are you worried about what happened online?¡± Eliza relaxed when she coaxed Jocelyn. She sat down beside Jocelyn without hesitation. Hearing Eliza¡¯s concerned words, Jocelyn pursed her lips. She was not sad because of what happened online. In fact, if not for the fact that so many messages popped up on her phone, she would have forgotten about it. But Jocelyn didn¡¯t deny Eliza. Looking at her friend, who was sad because of what happened on the Internet, Eliza placed her hand on Jocelyn¡¯s shoulder and comforted her. ¡°If you¡¯re sad because of what happened online, then you must not have seen the latest news this morning.¡± ¡°That fianc¨¦ of yours has already clarified things for you on the Internet. Now, things are turning around. Everyone is envious of you, and no one says anything nasty about you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re now the little princess everyone is envious of. Are you happy?¡± Eliza shook Jocelyn¡¯s shoulder. Aren clarified for her, but Jocelyn couldn¡¯t bring herself to be touched. She could clearly remember the look on his face when he said that. That superior attitude made her feel like she was as insignificant as dust on the ground. Moreover, she used her body and dignity in exchange for that, so it was not worth being happy about.. Chapter 98 - The Detective Eliza Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although she thought that way, Jocelyn still smiled in front of Eliza. However, her fake smile was too obvious that Eliza could tell at a glance that she was sad. She didn¡¯t look like someone who just heard good news. ¡°What happens? Did the public opinion start to reverse again while I¡¯m on my way here? What did those netizens who don¡¯t know anything say about you?¡± As she spoke, she turned on her phone. Just as she was about to enter the keywords to search, she was stopped by Jocelyn. ¡°There¡¯s nothing new on the internet. It¡¯s just like what you said.¡± Jocelyn shook her head. ¡°Since it¡¯s the same, why are you unhappy? Don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± Eliza sized up Jocelyn curiously as she spoke. Eliza narrowed her eyes slightly and started to move closer to Jocelyn. Looking at Eliza, who was getting closer and closer to her and staring at something, Jocelyn started to panic. Jocelyn quickly reached to block Eliza from looking at her. ¡°Eliza, what are you looking at?¡± Jocelyn looked a little uncomfortable. ¡°Your actions and expression tell me that something happened to you that I don¡¯t know about.¡± Eliza raised her chin slightly and said with certainty. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, there are red kiss marks on your neck. Also, you didn¡¯t turn on your phone yesterday. Normal people can¡¯t stand the pain of not checking their phones, so someone must have done something to distract you.¡± ¡°Red kiss marks plus distraction. You must have been with a man yesterday.¡± ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, there must still be other traces he left on you.¡± As Eliza spoke to speculate about what had happened to Jocelyn yesterday, she pointed a finger at Jocelyn¡¯s nose. ¡°The fact that you didn¡¯t refute what I said just now proves that I guessed everything correctly.¡± Feeling guilty that Eliza had hit the nail on the head, Jocelyn quickly avoided Eliza¡¯s gaze. ¡°You¡­ stop saying.¡± Jocelyn twisted around to avoid looking at Eliza, but she didn¡¯t let go of the hand that was covering the kiss mark on her neck. Even though Eliza was her best friend, Jocelyn still felt extremely embarrassed when she told her about it. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s red ears, Eliza reached out and fiddled with her shoulder. ¡°Are you being shy now? What¡¯s there to be shy about? You¡¯re already an adult. Isn¡¯t it normal for you to spend the night with a man?¡± ¡°You¡¯re a normal person too. You have normal needs.¡± Seeing that Jocelyn refused to turn her head to look at her, Eliza poked Jocelyn on the shoulder again. ¡°But you looked like you were worried and unhappy just now. Is it because Aren can¡¯t satisfy you? Is your sex life not harmonious?¡± ¡°Is he too small to satisfy you?¡± Jocelyn quickly turned around and covered Eliza¡¯s mouth. ¡°Enough, stop guessing.¡± Jocelyn felt anger boiling on the top of her head. What had Eliza been watching all day? Why did she have so many adult thoughts in her head? ¡°It¡¯s not what you think it is. It¡¯s the complete opposite of what you think it is.¡± Jocelyn fought back her shame and whispered into Eliza¡¯s ear with her red face. ¡°So stop making wild guesses, okay?¡± Jocelyn sounded like she was begging Eliza. Eliza nodded, and Jocelyn let go of her hand. However, Eliza did not plan to let Jocelyn off so easily. An interested look appeared on her face, making Jocelyn panic. She felt that Eliza was about to say something embarrassing again. As expected, Jocelyn¡¯s guess was right. ¡°You said it¡¯s exactly the opposite of what I guessed, but I don¡¯t think so. If it¡¯s the opposite, you can¡¯t be so unhappy, right? So¡­ you didn¡¯t cheat on Aren, did you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the only way you¡¯ll feel sad, because you don¡¯t know how to explain it to Aren. Am I right this time?¡± Eliza raised an eyebrow. But Jocelyn let out a long sigh. ¡°It¡¯s not what you think. What are you thinking? Eliza, how could I have done something like that?¡±. Chapter 99 - The Answer Is Unknown Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s speechless expression, Eliza was convinced. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the most conservative person I¡¯ve seen. Moreover, with the example of your father having an affair, | believe that you won¡¯t do the same thing as him.¡± Eliza supported her chin with her hand. Her expression was serious and still carried some curiosity and inquiry. ¡°But if my guess is wrong, what is the correct answer?¡± Eliza leaned closer to look at Jocelyn. Her dark green eyes were fixed on her. They were like a dense forest, filled with danger and exuberant vitality, mysterious and tempting. ¡°Darling, why don¡¯t you tell me the right answer? If I don¡¯t get the answer, I won¡¯t be able to sleep at night and will have dark circles under my eyes the next day. This will ruin my beauty.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t want me to become an ugly duckling, do you?¡± Eliza grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s sleeve and tugged it gently like a child who couldn¡¯t get her hands on candy. She blinked her large eyes adorably. However, Jocelyn still rejected her heartlessly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Eliza. | don¡¯t know how to explain this to you. Can you give me some time to digest all this before I talk to you about it?¡± Seeing Jocelyn¡¯s tired and sad face, Eliza stopped making fun of her. ¡°Alright, you¡¯re my good friend. I¡¯m willing to listen to your thoughts at any time. But if you don¡¯t want to say it, | won¡¯t force you.¡± ¡°Everyone has their secrets, even if we¡¯re best friends. Alright, don¡¯t think too much. Have you eaten?¡± As soon as Eliza asked, Jocelyn¡¯s stomach started rumbling. When they were upstairs, Jocelyn was so angry with Aren that she rushed back to her ward without eating much of the food in front of her. She had not eaten anything since the morning. Hearing the sound from Jocelyn¡¯s stomach, Eliza¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you haven¡¯t eaten anything since morning!¡± Jocelyn was shocked by Eliza¡¯s suddenly raised voice. ¡°l actually ate a little, but I wasn¡¯t full.¡± Jocelyn smiled shyly, which made Eliza roll her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re already injured, and you still don¡¯t know how to take care of yourself. I really don¡¯t know what to say to you.¡± Eliza reached out and poked Jocelyn¡¯s head fiercely, leaving a red finger mark on her snow-white forehead. Only then did she put her hand away in satisfaction. ¡°Next time I catch you not eating on time, I¡¯ll punch you!¡± Eliza said and raised her fist. ¡°Is there anything you want to eat? I¡¯ll go buy it for you,¡± Eliza asked. She pulled out the notepad on her phone and prepared to punch down what Jocelyn wanted to eat. ¡°I want to eat apple pie. Just buy me some.¡± Jocelyn wanted to eat something sweet to calm herself down. ¡°Then wait here for me for a while. I¡¯ll buy it for you right away.¡± Eliza shook her hair and stood up from Jocelyn¡¯s bed. When she walked to the door, she didn¡¯t forget to return and remind Jocelyn, ¡°Don¡¯t turn off your phone again!¡± Only when Jocelyn nodded in agreement did Eliza disappear from her sight. After Eliza left, the faint smile on Jocelyn¡¯s face disappeared completely. The expressionless face made Jocelyn look like a glass doll that was at risk of shattering at any moment. In the VIP ward. With Jocelyn gone, Aren took two bites of the food in front of him. It was a dish made by a top-notch chef, but he didn¡¯t have any appetite at all. It was as if the food in front of him had suddenly lost its deliciousness. All of this was Jocelyn¡¯s fault! If she didn¡¯t throw a tantrum when she was eating, she wouldn¡¯t have ruined his good mood and made him lose his appetite. ¡°Women are really troublesome,¡± Aren mumbled to himself. Aren threw his fork and knife on the dining table, making a crisp sound. He didn¡¯t know which of his words made Jocelyn unhappy. He was obviously telling the truth. Did she not want to listen to the truth? Do women all like to hear lies? Just as Aren was deep in thought, his phone rang. A melodious violin tune sounded from his phone. At this moment, someone was calling him. Looking at the caller ID on the screen, Aren pressed the answer button. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chapter 100 - Old Lover Is Back In Town Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Keller, who had earth-shattering news in his hand, did not notice Aren¡¯s frustrated mood. ¡°Aren, guess what I found? You¡¯ll never expect this!¡± Hearing Keller¡¯s excited voice on the phone, Aren couldn¡¯t help but keep the phone away from his ear in annoyance. ¡°Did you call just to play the guessing game with me?¡± if there¡¯s anything, just tell me. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll hang up. I¡¯m very busy now.¡± Aren looked at the food in front of him that was gradually cooling down and said expressionlessly. his time, Keller finally noticed that something was wrong with Aren. ¡°Hey, Aren, did something unhappy happen? But it¡¯s okay. You¡¯ll be happy when I tell you the news.¡± have a friend who saw Diana at the airport. Yes, it¡¯s the Diana you know. She¡¯s back in New York. Should we throw a welcome party for her?¡± Hearing that, Aren fell silent. In his memory, that girl who was like a burning flame burned his entire youth. He still remembered the sweetness of their relationship. At the same time, he also remembered how sad and desperate he was when she chose her musical dream over him without hesitation and flew to Vienna. ¡°Didn¡¯t she say that she wanted to complete her music dream in Vienna? Why did she suddenly come back?¡± After Aren asked, he instantly regretted it. Their relationship was already over, and he already had a contracted bride. Why was he asking about Diana? But before he could hang up, Keller, who was on the other end, started answering his questions. ¡°I don¡¯t know the answer to this either, but we can meet and ask. If Diana decides to stay in New York for a long time, maybe the two of you can get back together. After all, you two loved each other so much back then.¡± ¡°Actually, we always thought you and Diana would be together forever. You two would be the first of us to get married.¡± ¡°In the end, no one expected the two of you to break up.¡± At this point, Keller sounded nostalgic. In fact, the reason why he called today was not only because Susan had begged him, but also because he wanted his good friend Aren to be happy. He had seen how hard Aren had worked over the years. He hoped that someone could stay by his side and brighten his days. The person who had once been with him was Diana. The two of them loved each other so deeply and were compatible. If Diana could give up her dream of music and return to Aren, he thought Aren would be very happy too. ¡°So, do you want to get together sometime? If you want to see Diana, I can arrange it.¡± The sound of Keller snapping his fingers reached Aren through the phone. However, Aren remained silent. He neither hung up nor agreed to it. It seemed like he was in a dilemma. Aren had mixed feelings about Diana. He didn¡¯t know what he was going to say when he met Diana. He thought that he was probably not ready to meet his ex-girlfriend yet. ¡°Aren?¡± Keller, who didn¡¯t get a reply for a long time, called him. ¡°You guys can get together. Don¡¯t bring me with you. I don¡¯t want to meet her for the time being, and don¡¯t tell me about her.¡± ¡°Also, I have to remind you that I already have a fianc¨¦e. I need to be responsible for her.¡± What Aren said stunned Keller. He didn¡¯t even remember Aren had a fianc¨¦e until Aren reminded him. This made Keller feel a little sorry. ¡°Say sorry to your fianc¨¦e for me. | think I kind of forgot her existence.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good thing you didn¡¯t agree. Otherwise, if this affects the relationship between the two of you, I¡¯ll feel terribly sorry.¡± Keller¡¯s witty remark made Aren feel a little better, but it also made him realize that he hadn¡¯t officially introduced Jocelyn to his friends yet. If even Keller, who was closest to him, forgot Jocelyn, then everyone else probably forgot her too. Although Jocelyn did not have a high status and liked to throw tantrums, and their marriage was just a contract, in front of outsiders, she was still his fianc¨¦e. He had to give her the status and respect that a fianc¨¦e should have. No matter how short their marriage was, he couldn¡¯t let his marriage look like a joke. After successfully convincing himself, Aren said to Keller, ¡°I forgive you on behalf of my fianc¨¦e, and I have to thank you. Without your reminder, I almost forgot something important.¡± ¡°Find a day next week to help me throw a party. Get some friends we know. I need to officially introduce my fianc¨¦e to you guys.¡±. Chapter 101 - Diana Is Back Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You wanna introduce her to us? It seems like you really like your fianc¨¦e.¡± Keller¡¯s chuckle came from the phone. To be able to see Aren open up to another person and start a new relationship in his life was already something worth celebrating. But Keller hoped that this new relationship Aren had with his fianc¨¦e would eventually lead to a happy marriage. He didn¡¯t want Aren to be abandoned by his girlfriend again. eller was still lost in his thoughts, but he didn¡¯t know how much his words had impacted Aren, who was frowning. Aren wanted to explain to Keller that he didn¡¯t like Jocelyn at all, and that he was just fulfilling his duty as a husband. However, just as he was about to speak, he swallowed his words back. After all, this was between the two of them, and he shouldn¡¯t tell it to a third person. ¡°Instead of focusing on my love life, I think you should think about yourself. If | remember correctly, Madam Evelyn is about to start preparing a ball for you and introduce you to more rich ladies.¡± Hearing that, Keller, who was on the other end of the phone, laughed. ¡°That would be great.¡± ¡°| haven¡¯t been meeting new girls lately. I think my life is starting to get boring. I need to meet new girls.¡± ¡°Oh, my mother, she really knows me too well. I love her!¡± Upon hearing his exaggerated voice, Aren shook his head. He really did not understand why Keller was so enthusiastic about girls. If Keller had the time to get to know those useless people, he might as well spend the time studying the stock market. ¡°Well, I really don¡¯t understand your love for relationships, but I respect it.¡± Aren subconsciously tapped his fingers on the table in front of him. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll hang up first. I¡¯m very busy.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore. I¡¯ll go prepare the party for you.¡± Keller whistled loudly. Keller hung up before Aren gott angry. After hanging up the phone, Keller patted his chest and exhaled deeply. ¡°My good friend, I believe you will forgive me for what I did when you come to the party,¡± Keller muttered into his phone, which he had already hung up. Keller went to the bathroom mirror and looked at his handsome face. He whistled again in satisfaction and winked at his reflection. He was indeed as handsome as usual. Although Keller was arrogant at home, he was a polite, warm, and affectionate gentleman in front of outsiders. On the other side, Aren hung up the phone. However, he didn¡¯t start to get busy like he said. Instead, he looked at his phone and was thinking about something. He sat alone at the dining table and was in a rare daze. He felt like he had lost something. This feeling confused him, and it seriously affected his mood, making him unable to peacefully do what he wanted. Aren¡¯s brows furrowed deeper and deeper. At this moment, Diana, who was mentioned by Keller, was sitting in a cafe. Sitting opposite her was Susan, whom she had not seen in a long time. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you in a few years, and you look much prettier. I wonder how many boys in New York will kneel before you.¡± Susan held her chest and made an exaggerated expression, making Diana smile. Such a beautiful face that was like a statue was already enough to attract people¡¯s attention. Now that Diana smiled, she was like the sun in the sky, stealing all the light. ¡°Hey, sir, isn¡¯t it painful?¡± The waiter in the cafe looked at the man with hot coffee spilled all over his pants. However, the man looked at Diana in a daze, as if he could not feel anything. Only when the waiter reminded him did he feel the burning temperature and pain on his legs. The man could not help but scream in pain, attracting the attention of everyone in the cafe. Susan covered her mouth and nudged Diana with her arm. She whispered, ¡°I bet he hurt himself because he was looking at you.¡± ¡°No one can resist your charm, Diana.¡± The flattery and praise from Susan did not make Diana haughty. She shrugged her shoulders at Susan. ¡°Darling, the reason you think I¡¯m charming is because you love me too much. I¡¯m not a banknote. It¡¯s impossible for everyone to love me.¡±. Chapter 102 - A Bet Between The Two Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Susan pursed her lips. ¡°Darling, it¡¯s been a few years. I didn¡¯t expect you to still not know how beautiful you are.¡± ¡°How about we make a bet? If you lose, you¡¯ll treat me to dinner later. If I lose, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner.¡± The stake Susan mentioned was not a lot, so Diana did not decline. ¡°Alright, if you want to play, I¡¯m good with that. But how are you going to go about getting the answer?¡± Dana looked at Susan in confusion. After she said that, Susan winked at her. Then she stood up, adjusted her clothes, and walked straight towards the man who was wailing. The injured man was rubbing his scalded leg and frantically urging the waiter to call the ambulance. ¡°I feel like my leg is about to break. It hurts!¡± The man kept wailing. At the same time, dense sweat appeared on his forehead. They gathered together and trickled down his face. The waiter who was dealing with the matter was probably a student who had not been working for long. He was extremely anxious, not knowing how to handle this situation. While speaking to the staff of the emergency center, the waiter could not express himself clearly due to anxiety. In such an anxious and panicked moment, Susan appeared like an angel that had fallen to the earth. She grabbed the waiter¡¯s phone and told the emergency center staff the address of the coffee shop. She also told them the injured place and the way the patient was injured. Susan¡¯s composure and calmness helped the waiter a lot. When the call ended, the waiter looked at Susan gratefully. ¡°Thank you for your generous help just now. Otherwise, I really don¡¯t know what to do. I¡¯ll pay for the coffee you and your friend ordered just now as a thank you for your generous help. I hope you won¡¯t reject me.¡± Susan smiled and thanked the waiter. She turned to look at Diana and raised her eyebrows, looking proud. Diana, who had been watching Susan closely, gave her thumbs up and praised her for what she had just done. Meanwhile, Susan came to the injured man¡¯s side. She turned her body so that Diana could see the expression on the man¡¯s face when he was talking. ¡°Hey, sir, may I ask why you spilled coffee on your lap just now?¡± Hearing an unfamiliar female voice beside him, he subconsciously looked up and saw Susan¡¯s face. He remembered that this face belonged to the person sitting next to his new Goddess Muse. At the thought of his Goddess Muse, the man couldn¡¯t help but shut his mouth. He subconsciously looked in Diana¡¯s direction. Seeing his goddess looking at him, the man was a little panicked and embarrassed. He quickly lowered his head to cover his red face. At the same time, he was frustrated. Why did he scream so loudly just now? The goddess must have seen his ugly state. What should he do? The man wanted to cry at the thought that his love, which had yet to bloom, was about to wither. Although the man did not say it explicitly, his behaviors were enough to indicate who won the bet. ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t want to answer, then forget it. 1 hope you can recover soon.¡± Susan got the answer she wanted and prepared to leave after giving the man her blessings. However, the man stopped her. ¡°Miss, may I ask¡­¡± The man¡¯s eyes darted to Diana again. He bit his lower lip, as if he had made up his mind. Then, he closed his eyes and quickly asked, ¡°May I know the contact number of the beautiful lady who is with you?¡± Susan couldn¡¯t help but laugh when she saw how shocked Diana was when she heard this. Her good friend was talented in music, but when it came to relationships, she was like a child who knew nothing. And the way Susan laughed made the man, who was already feeling shy and embarrassed, want to find a place to bury himself. The way he tugged at his pants in embarrassment prevented Diana from continuing to sit on the side and be a bystander. She stood up and went to Susan¡¯s side. She said to the man calmly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I couldn¡¯t give you my contact number because I already have someone | like in my heart.¡±. Chapter 103 - Chance Encounter Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Dana¡¯s words were like a bolt of lightning that struck the man on the head, making his face pale. Looking at the man who instantly lost his spirit, Susan started to feel sorry for him. She explained to Diana, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my friend is a little straightforward. I hope you don¡¯t take her words to heart.¡± The man shook his head and suppressed the pain in his voice. His voice was slightly trembling as he said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be sorry. This is a matter of mutual consent. She has the right to reject me.¡± What the man said made Diana feel a little bad for what she had done. She rubbed her nose and looked at Susan. Then, she quietly went to the counter and helped the man pay his bill. After walking out of the coffee shop, Diana heaved a sigh of relief. She looked like she had just survived a disaster. ¡°No way, Diana. Why did you get so nervous over a strange man who wants your number? I remember you used to have a lot of suitors. I¡¯ve never seen you like this.¡± Susan looked at Diana as if she was looking at a rare animal. ¡°I wasn¡¯t nervous just now. I just felt that it was very awkward standing there, especially when he was injured because of me. Can you understand me?¡± Susan nodded. ¡°You have a point. I would feel guilty and embarrassed if someone got hurt because of me.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t worry about it. After all, it was his choice.¡± Susan grabbed Diana¡¯s arm and dragged her towards the commercial street. ¡°I¡¯ve wanted to shop with you for a long time. You haven¡¯t been back to New York in a long time. Do you know how lonely I was without you?¡± ¡°You have to shop with me today.¡± Diana smiled and agreed. Maybe it was fate that brought them together. Susan and Diana didn¡¯t see Aren immediately after returning to the country, but they did see his best friend, Keller. Looking at the sexy woman with curly hair beside Keller, Susan went up to him with Diana and patted him on the shoulder. ¡°Hey, Keller, long time no see. Look who I brought.¡± When Keller turned around, Susan moved aside to reveal Diana. ¡°Long time no see, Keller.¡± Diana smiled and gave Keller a hug. The beautiful woman, who had been ignored, looked a little pissed off. he pushed Diana away and pulled Keller back to her side. She looked at Diana in front of her warily. Darling, who is this woman? Why did she hug you the moment she came up?¡± The woman looked at Diana unhappily, but she was asking Keller. Diana didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry at the way the woman was being aggressive to her. She wanted to open her mouth and explain, but the woman interrupted her. ¡°I don¡¯t want to listen to you. I just want to hear my sweetheart explain it to me.¡± Seeing that his female partner was hostile towards Diana, Keller grabbed her waist and kissed her on the cheek. The intimate act Keller did to her in front of Dana finally gave her a sense of security. With that kiss, most of her hostility toward Diana had disappeared. Even if this woman in front of her had anything to do with Keller, she was most likely an ex-girlfriend who had been dumped, and she didn¡¯t hold a very important position in Keller¡¯s heart. Otherwise, Keller wouldn¡¯t have made out with her in front of her. The realization made the woman look like a blooming flower all of a sudden, and she looked extremely pleased. ¡°Let me introduce you, this is my good friend, Diana.¡± Keller pointed at Diana, then pointed at Susan and added, ¡°This is my good friend, Susan.¡± ¡°This is my girlfriend, Yolanda.¡± Keller put his arm around her waist and pulled her towards him. Hearing Keller introduce her to someone as his girlfriend, Yolanda smiled in satisfaction. At this moment, she had completely let down her guard towards Diana and looked kind and gentle. ¡°Hello.¡± Yolanda greeted the two of them. ¡°Hello.¡± Susan gave Keller a mischievous look. Keller, the Casanova, changed girlfriends faster than she changed her clothes. Poor Yolanda. It probably wouldn¡¯t be long before she had to deal with the loss of love. At times, Susan could not understand what was going on in these girls¡¯ heads. Why did they think that they were the most special one and that a playboy would eventually become a good husband and father for them? Susan was not the only one who knew Keller¡¯s character. However, when she saw how happy Yolanda was, she did not say anything.. Chapter 104 - Conversation between Keller and Susan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I was supposed to treat you guys to a meal today, but I have to go to dinner and watch a movie with my dear Yolanda, so we can meet up another day.¡± Hearing that, Yolanda smiled sweetly. At this moment, she was like a cream cake, exuding a sweet aura. She leaned into Keller, waiting for him to say goodbye to his friends and looking forward to their upcoming date. Looking at Keller and his girlfriend behaving so sweetly, even though she knew it was just a short romance, Diana looked envious. She still did not know what kind of expression Aren would have when he found out that she had returned to the country. Would he come and find her? Did Aren feel the same way about her like before? Seeing that Keller was about to leave with Yolanda, Susan looked at Keller and asked, ¡°Can you give me two minutes to talk to you alone?¡± As soon as Susan spoke, Keller knew what she was going to ask him. In any case, he was going to tell Susan even if she didn¡¯t ask. Since he bumped into her today, he would tell Susan in advance. Yolanda was not satisfied with Susan¡¯s lack of tact. Keller had already said that he was to date her, but Susan still wanted to borrow her boyfriend. This made Yolanda start to hate Susan a little. Even the way she looked at Diana was filled with disgust. Seeing that Yolanda wouldn¡¯t let go of his hand, Keller planted a kiss on her red lips. ¡°Baby, it only took two minutes. I know you¡¯re a generous girl, right?¡± Looking at Keller¡¯s affectionate gaze, Yolanda couldn¡¯t say no. ¡°Alright, alright. Just two minutes. I¡¯ll be angry if you talk too much with her.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯ll be quick.¡± Keller kissed Yolanda again, then let go of her hand and followed Susan to a place relatively far away. He made sure that Yolanda and Diana couldn¡¯t hear their conversation, but he also made sure that the two of them were still in their line of sight. Their every move was watched by the two of them, which saved him time to explain to Yolanda. Susan started by asking, ¡°You¡¯re still the same as before. How long do you plan to last for this girlfriend?¡± Hearing Susan ask about his relationship, Keller stuffed his hands in the pockets of his pants. Instead of answering Susan¡¯s question directly, he asked, ¡°You are taking up two minutes of my date. Is that all you wanted to ask?¡± Hearing Keller¡¯s words, Susan suddenly slapped her forehead. ¡°Thanks to your reminder, I almost forgot why I was looking for you.¡± What Susan said made Keller frown uncomfortably. ¡°Yolanda is just a little jealous. She¡¯s actually a very cute girl. | hope you don¡¯t hold it against her.¡± Although he didn¡¯t like Yolanda¡¯s possessiveness and jealousy, he didn¡¯t want others to say something bad about his girlfriend. Keller still looked gentlemanly, but Susan could tell from his words that he was upset. Although Keller had many girlfriends, he was always generous to them. Come to think of it, none of the girlfriends he had dated had ever said anything bad about him after they broke up. Before, Susan couldn¡¯t figure out why, but now she thought she knew why. Susan shrugged. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s your girlfriend. My opinion of her is not important. As long as you like her.¡± Susan still didn¡¯t take it to heart, and she didn¡¯t apologize for what she had just said. In her eyes, Yolanda would be dumped by Keller sooner or later, and she didn¡¯t have a rich family or a high status so Susan thought she had no reason to apologize. ¡°I called you over mainly to ask when you will arrange for Aren and Diana to meet.¡± ¡°Aren is not ready to meet with Miss Diana for the time being.¡± At Keller¡¯s words, Susan fell silent. She glanced at Diana and asked him, ¡°Did Aren say how long he would take to get ready?¡± ¡°How would I know such a thing?¡± Keller chuckled. ¡°But aren¡¯t you Aren¡¯s best friend? Didn¡¯t he tell you about this?¡± Susan frowned, obviously not believing him.. Chapter 105 - Exchanging Questions Chapter 105 Exchanging Questions Keller turned solemn when Susan kept pestering him with questions. He looked at Susan expressionlessly, making Susan not dare to ask anymore. She looked a little embarrassed. ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything. I¡¯m just concerned about the two of them.¡± ¡°You should know that they are truly in love. It¡¯s just that Diana had to pursue her career. But it won¡¯t happen again. Diana will stay in New York for Aren.¡± ¡°As friends, shouldn¡¯t we help them now?¡± ¡°Keller, you¡¯re Aren¡¯s best friend. I think you want him to be happy too, don¡¯t you?¡± Susan stared at Keller, hoping that he could see the sincerity in her eyes and that her words would move him. She really wanted Diana to be happy. Moreover, Diana was such a beautiful girl, and only Aren was worthy of standing beside her. Unfortunately, her words did not move Keller. He still maintained his previous expression. ¡°Maybe you have a good idea, but I hope you can remember that Aren already has a fianc¨¦e,¡± Keller reminded Susan. But when Susan heard Keller¡¯s words, she felt that it was absurd and even laughed at him. ¡°Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e?¡± Susan raised her voice as if she had just heard a joke. She started laughing. The way she raised her eyebrows and the sarcasm in her eyes made her look very mean. It also made Keller frown in displeasure. ¡°I¡¯ve already looked into Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e. She¡¯s just an unloved daughter of a poor family. What right does she have to be Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e?¡± ¡°Diana is an internationally-renowned violinist. She doesn¡¯t lack looks, figure, or family background, but what does that fianc¨¦e have? Apart from a face that looks barely passable, is there anything else she has?¡± ¡°Oh, right. She¡¯s also a fashion designer. But so what? She¡¯s just an intern with no decent work. She¡¯s just a nobody in the design world.¡± ¡°Do you want Aren to spend the rest of his life with such a person? What kind of things do they have in common?¡± At the mention of Jocelyn, Susan frowned in disgust. She really did not understand why Aren¡¯s taste became so terrible. Yes, Susan did not think that Aren liked Jocelyn. Compared with this possibility, she believed that there must be some secret between Aren and Jocelyn that no one knew about. And this secret prompted Aren to recognize Jocelyn as his fianc¨¦e in public. However, Keller started to doubt whether his friendship with Susan was worth continuing. ¡°What do you think love is?¡± Instead of answering Susan¡¯s question, Keller raised his own. Susan, who was fully prepared to persuade, was caught off guard by this sudden question. While Susan was still in confusion, Keller continued, ¡°Do you really think love can only be based on look, figure, and family background?¡± ¡°What you regarded as important has to be important for Aren as well?¡± Keller asked three questions in a row, which immediately shut up Susan. ¡°But-¡° ¡°But what?¡± Keller pressed. Suddenly, Susan became the one who kept defending while Keller was attacking. Looking at Keller¡¯s expressionless face, Susan bit her lower lip. Then she said, ¡°But that Jocelyn had no business with Aren at all before. The two of them are not in love. It must be that Jocelyn knows some secret and is using it to threaten Aren. That¡¯s why Aren admitted to being his fianc¨¦e in public, but Aren actually doesn¡¯t love her at all.¡± ¡°If Aren really loved her, why didn¡¯t he mention her or even introduce her to his friends after he announced their engagement that day?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that enough to explain something?¡± Susan¡¯s voice grew louder and louder, and she became more and more confident. At the end of her speech, she looked at Keller fiercely, wanting to see how Keller would react to that. Chapter 106 - Taking A Stance Chapter 106 Taking A Stance Keller shook his head. The expression on his face was like a mask that prevented Susan from reading his true emotions. ¡°Do you think Aren is a good-for-nothing who can be threatened at will? If any woman can grasp his secret and threaten him into marriage, Aren won¡¯t be where he is today. South Side won¡¯t allow such a leader.¡± What Keller said made Susan¡¯s face change. She realized what a stupid thing she had just said. She looked embarrassed and even ashamed. Keller, who used to be a gentleman and was polite, didn¡¯t give off the warmth that belonged to him at this moment. Instead, he was like a wind blade in the winter, and his gaze was so sharp that Susan didn¡¯t dare to look at him. ¡°And Aren has asked me to organize a party for him. He will introduce his fianc¨¦e to all his friends at the party. Nothing you worry about will happen.¡± Aren wanted to introduce Jocelyn to his friends, which meant that her guess was wrong. At the thought that she was acting like a clown, trying to get Keller to agree with her in order to get Diana to meet Aren, Susan felt like she had been slapped hard across the face. She did not expect that Aren would really fall in love with that good-for-nothing woman, Jocelyn. What if Diana found out that Aren was no longer waiting for her and was ready to embrace a new life? To lose her career and her ex-lover, this must be a huge blow to her! Susan looked at Diana sadly. When she saw Diana looking at her with a smile, she immediately looked away. She had not thought of how to explain this to Diana. She did not dare to imagine how devastated and sad Diana would be when she found out. While the two of them were talking, Yolanda glanced at her watch unhappily and kicked the ground with her high heels. ¡°It¡¯s been two minutes. How long is your friend going to talk to Keller? You guys are taking up our date time,¡± Yolanda complained unhappily. ¡°They probably have something important to talk about. I don¡¯t think it will take up too much of your time. I hope you can understand.¡± Diana¡¯s voice was gentle and comforting But looking at Susan and Keller, who looked like they were going to talk non-stop, no matter how friendly Diana acted, Yolanda could not bring herself to be nice to her. ¡°Then I¡¯ll give your friend two more minutes. If she doesn¡¯t end the conversation in two minutes, I¡¯ll go up and interrupt them.¡± Yolanda gave Diana an ultimatum. Seeing that Yolanda was jealous and that her eyes were filled with possessiveness, Diana sighed and said, ¡°Thank you for your generosity.¡± Meanwhile, Keller and Susan were about to finish their conversation. ¡°Relationships are between two people. We¡¯re just outsiders, so it¡¯s best not to interfere too much. Instead of getting Miss Diana and Aren back together, I think you should consider helping Miss Diana move on.¡± ¡°Aren already has a new beginning. I hope Miss Diana can also have a new beginning.¡± ¡°Alright, two minutes are up. My darling is probably getting anxious from waiting, so I¡¯ll take my leave first. Have fun.¡± If Susan still supported Diana and tried to intervene in Aren¡¯s relationship, Keller thought it was probably no longer possible to be friends with Susan. Looking at Keller¡¯s back as he left, Susan stood rooted to the ground, feeling like something was missing from her body. Her heart felt heavy and uncomfortable. But Susan didn¡¯t think much of it. She attributed this feeling to not being able to help Diana. Yolanda, who had been waiting for a long time, walked quickly in Keller¡¯s direction with her handbag. She pounced on Keller and cooed, ¡°We agreed on two minutes, but you guys talked more than two minutes, you dishonest bastard.¡± As Yolanda spoke, she reached out to sneak an attack on Keller. ¡°It¡¯s my fault. You can buy whatever you want today, alright?¡± Keller¡¯s generosity made Yolanda beam with smiles. ¡°Have a good date today. I¡¯m going to go find Susan.¡± Diana glanced in Susan¡¯s direction. After saying goodbye to Keller, she walked towards Susan. However, she did not know what Susan was thinking. She did not react until Diana walked up to her. Something about Susan¡¯s strangeness attracted Diana¡¯s attention. She put her hand on Susan¡¯s shoulder and brought her back to reality. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What were the two of you talking about? Why are you zoned out?¡± Chapter 107 - Lying To Herself Chapter 107 Lying To Herself Seeing that Diana was concerned about her, Susan lowered her head in guilt and said softly, ¡°I didn¡¯t do what I promised to do for you.¡± The smile on Diana¡¯s face froze at Susan¡¯s words. Aren actually refused to see me. Why? Is it because he still hates me for leaving without saying goodbye, or is it because I haven¡¯t returned to New York to see him in so long? Diana couldn¡¯t figure out why Aren didn¡¯t want to come see her. ¡°Then did Keller tell you why Aren didn¡¯t want to see me? Did Aren know I¡¯m back in New York and never leaving him again?¡± This was the first time Susan saw her so anxious since she picked up Diana from the airport. Ever since she was young, Diana had been a princess. She was always elegant, generous, and calm. When had she ever looked so worried and anxious? At that moment, Susan felt bad for Diana. Men were all terrible people. Aren acted like he loved Diana a lot, but in just a few years after Diana went abroad, he fell in love with someone else. The more Susan thought about it, the angrier she became. She seemed to have forgotten that the first person to give up on this relationship was Diana and not Aren. Looking at Diana, who was waiting for her answer, Susan couldn¡¯t help but sniffle and fight back her tears. Susan opened her mouth, but she did not know what to say at this moment. Looking at the look of hesitancy on Susan¡¯s face, Diana was saddened and his heart sank to the very bottom of a pit. ¡°Tell me. It¡¯s okay.¡± A smile that looked sadder than crying appeared on Diana¡¯s face. ¡°Anyway, I¡¯ve already experienced enough terrible things. I think I can handle Aren¡¯s answer.¡± Although Diana said that, her eyes were red. A tear trickled down from her long eyelashes without warning: Susan didn¡¯t know what to do or say, so she instinctively repeated what Keller had just told her. ¡°Diana, since he has already given up on the relationship between the two of you, there¡¯s no need for you to continue holding on. You¡¯re so outstanding and beautiful. There will be a lot of people who will love you. You don¡¯t need Aren.¡± Susan comforted Dana, but Diana shook her head and looked bitter. ¡°It¡¯s different. I only want Aren.¡± ¡°He is the first person I liked. I can¡¯t like someone else as much as I like him. He is the best in my heart.¡± Diana took a step forward and leaned her head on Susan¡¯s shoulder. In a place where Susan couldn¡¯t see, tears fell from her eyes one after another and quickly drenched Susan¡¯s clothes. Susan opened her arms and gave Diana a big hug. ¡°If you still can¡¯t give up on him, as your good friend, I will still support you unconditionally. Just promise me darling, no matter what the outcome is, don¡¯t let yourself be hurt, okay?¡± Susan¡¯s hug gave Diana enough warmth to calm her down. ¡°Thank you, Susan. Thank you for being by my side.¡± ¡°No matter what, I want to try again. I don¡¯t believe Aren will give up on our relationship so easily. He must still love me. He just doesn¡¯t know how to face me.¡± Diana¡¯s voice was nasal and sounded especially soft. Although there was determination in Diana¡¯s voice, Susan could tell she was uneasy. v m But it wasn¡¯t Diana¡¯s fault. Time changed a person. No one knew how much love Aren still had for Diana. But since Keller and Aren were really good friends, in a way, Keller¡¯s attitude reflected Aren¡¯s. At the thought that Aren would fall in love with someone else and that she would no longer be with him, Dana felt so much pain that she could hardly breathe. A good day of shopping ended early because of this little episode. After the two of them casually looked around two shops, Diana and Susan parted ways and returned to their own homes. On the other hand, Jocelyn and Eliza were having a good meal in the ward. After eating a few pieces of apple pie, Jocelyn narrowed her eyes in satisfaction and patted her slightly bulging stomach. ¡°Sweet food really makes people feel better.¡± Looking at Jocelyn whining like a little pig while holding her stomach, Eliza couldn¡¯t help but reach out and pinch Jocelyn¡¯s face. On1 ¡°If you lie down right after you¡¯re done eating, you might become a fat girl.¡± Jocelyn blinked her large eyes and mumbled. ¡°Even if I become fat, I¡¯ll still be the fatty you love.¡± Chapter 108 - Eliza, the Queen of All the Men Chapter 108 Eliza, the Queen of All the Men ¡°As much as I hate to admit it, you¡¯re right.¡± Eliza let go of her hand and looked at the print of her finger on Jocelyn¡¯s cheek. She rubbed her nose guiltily. But then Eliza¡¯s eyes lit up. She placed her hands on Jocelyn¡¯s face and squeezed it into all kinds of shapes. There was envy in her voice. ¡°Why is your skin as tender as a baby¡¯s? I can see red marks on it whenever I touch it. I¡¯m so envious.¡± ¡°What kind of skincare products did you use? Tell me quickly, I want to become like you!¡± Eliza pretended to be fierce and bared her teeth, threatening Jocelyn with a fiendish look. Not only was Jocelyn not afraid, but she also smiled until her eyes curved. Jocelyn removed Eliza¡¯s hand from her face and explained, ¡°I don¡¯t have any expensive skincare products. What I use every day is baby cream.¡± At the thought of how petty Jocelyn¡¯s stepmother was and how badly treated Jocelyn was at the Wilson family, Eliza realized that Jocelyn indeed couldn¡¯t use expensive skincare products. In fact, Jocelyn even paid the university tuition fee with the money she earned from her part-time job. At the thought of this, Eliza immediately believed what Jocelyn said. ¡°Then which brand of baby cream are you using? I¡¯ll start using baby cream tomorrow and see if I can get the same skin condition as you.¡± Eliza pinched Jocelyn¡¯s face again reluctantly before withdrawing her hand. Jocelyn told Eliza about the brand she usually used. She watched as Eliza jotted down the brand name on her phone. Jocelyn¡¯s eyes turned into glittering stars because of the smile and the gentleness. Just as Jocelyn and Eliza were chatting and laughing, a nurse and doctor walked in. The two of them checked Jocelyn¡¯s body and found that her fever had gone away and that even the wounds on her body had almost recovered. The doctor said, ¡°Since you are almost fully recovered, you can go back home and apply the ointment yourself if you so wish.¡± ¡°Oh, right. Remember to pay the hospitalization fee before you are discharged.¡± The doctor blinked playfully, but his gaze lingered on Eliza for an instant. After the nurse left the ward, the doctor did not leave immediately. Instead, he turned around and came to her bed. Seeing the doctor return, Jocelyn asked in a daze, ¡°Is there anything you forgot to instruct me?¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not that. Don¡¯t get me wrong.¡± The doctor waved at Jocelyn and turned to Eliza. The next moment, the doctor took out his name card from his shirt pocket and handed it to Eliza. ¡°Hello, my name is Alva Toran. You can just call me Alva. Please allow me to get to know you in such a terrible way. But can you give me a chance to have dinner with you?¡± A doctor was wearing a white uniform and gold-rimmed glasses. His dazzling golden hair was combed to the back of his head, revealing his smooth forehead. He looked like a gentleman in a movie. Eliza took the name card from him and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll contact you if I have time.¡± Although Eliza did not agree immediately, she did not reject him outright. Alva looked pretty happy. ¡°Beautiful ladies always have special privileges. I hope you won¡¯t forget me soon.¡± Alva gave Eliza a flying kiss before leaving Jocelyn¡¯s room. ¡°If I remember correctly, didn¡¯t you like that type of guy?¡± Jocelyn looked at Eliza in confusion. Could it be that her friend suddenly wanted to change her type? Unlike Jocelyn, who had never touched a boy¡¯s hand since she was young, Eliza had countless boyfriends. She and Jocelyn were two completely different extremes. Jocelyn had once advised Eliza to find a permanent and long-term boyfriend and get married. However, Eliza did not listen to her at all and continued to do whatever she wanted. As time passed, Jocelyn stopped persuading Eliza. Sometimes, she would even introduce a man to Eliza. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s large eyes, Eliza flirtatiously brushed her long hair and said indifferently, ¡°I want to be by your side more than eating with him.¡± Chapter 109 - Living With Eliza Chapter 109 Living With Eliza Jocelyn was especially touched by Eliza¡¯s words. Eliza seemed extremely happy to be able to leave this place that reeked of antiseptic. She urged Jocelyn to hurry up and get dressed. And it was Eliza who helped Jocelyn pay for the hospitalization fees. After getting a doctor¡¯s certificate from the hospital, Jocelyn followed Eliza back to Stephen¡¯s house. Sophia, the butler, who had long received the news, was waiting at the door with her gold-rimmed glasses. When she saw Eliza and Jocelyn, she quickly walked up to them. ¡°Good morning, Miss Eliza. Miss Jocelyn.¡± Sophia bowed in the direction of Jocelyn and Eliza. ¡°Good day.¡± Although Jocelyn was still injured, she straightened her back, picked up her dress with both hands, and bowed perfectly. Her actions were elegant like a princess living in a palace. Seeing that Jocelyn respected her, Sophia smiled. Eliza had many friends, but Jocelyn was the only one who could get Sophia to like her. Jocelyn is really unlikeable, Sophia thought to herself and walked ahead to guide Jocelyn. ¡°I¡¯ve arranged a room for you. It¡¯s the same room you used to live in. I¡¯ve put some mandarins in it as decorations. If you don¡¯t like it, I can take it out.¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, I heard from Miss Eliza that you are an excellent fashion designer, so I put a sewing machine in your room, a drawing board, and some other small tools. I hope these can come in handy.¡± ¡°In fact, I¡¯m not a real fashion designer. I¡¯m still an intern in the studio. But I really like what you prepared for me. Thank you.¡± Jocelyn thanked her sincerely, which made the smile on Sophia¡¯s face widen a little more. Sophia turned her head in time and walked forward with her head held high. No one saw the change in her face, and similarly, no one saw the smugness in her eyes. Miss Jocelyn was really a sweet girl. It was really pleasant to serve Miss Jocelyn! Different from how satisfied Butler Sophia was, Eliza, who heard Jocelyn¡¯s explanation, frowned unhappily. She reached out a hand and hooked it around Jocelyn¡¯s neck, pulling her towards her. At the same time, she pouted and said unhappily, ¡°Hey, Jocelyn, you have to believe in my judgment. I¡¯ve seen your work. Even if you are only an intern fashion designer now, I believe that one day, you will become an excellent fashion designer. Please don¡¯t question me, okay?¡± ¡°If you doubt my judgment, I will be very sad.¡± Jocelyn felt a surge of warmth upon hearing that. She removed Eliza¡¯s arm from her shoulder and hugged it. ¡°I will.¡± ¡°I will work hard towards becoming an outstanding fashion designer.¡± Amidst their laughter, they quickly arrived at the door of the room that Butler Sophia had prepared for Jocelyn. When they opened the door, what greeted their eyes was the color of cream. There were white curtains with dark flowers printed on them and blue bedsheets with flowers and lace. On the table that was covered with a printed tablecloth, there was a transparent vase decorated by a bunch of green bellflowers, making the entire room suddenly lively. The room was even filled with a faint fragrance. As it was nearing the afternoon, the sunlight outside was not that dazzling. It shone into the room through the translucent white curtains, making the room look golden. Jocelyn could almost imagine herself sitting by the window, working and designing. This was a room that could put people in a good mood. Just one look at it made Jocelyn happy. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, look at this room. Is there anything else that needs to be changed?¡± Butler Sophia asked in a low voice. Eliza added, ¡°If there¡¯s anything you need to get rid of, you can tell Sophia. Treat this place as your home.¡± Eliza placed her hands on Jocelyn¡¯s shoulders and pushed her towards the center of the room, allowing her to see the decorations in the room better. ¡°Butler Sophia did very well. I like it very much. Thank you.¡± Chapter 110 - The One Behind It All Chapter 110 The One Behind It All Jocelyn happily stayed at Stephen¡¯s house. She had already forgotten about Aren at the hospital. So at this moment, she did not know how angry Aren was when he found out that Jocelyn had already completed the discharge procedures. Aren sat on the sofa in the room, looking like Satan from hell. This made Luke, who was standing at the door, feel weak in the knees. He subconsciously gulped and took a deep breath. Knocking on the door that was not closed with his knuckles, Aren opened his eyes. His cold gaze was like ice when it landed on Luke, making him want to disappear in front of Aren immediately. ¡°Come in!¡± Aren saw who was standing at the door and closed his eyes again. Luke took a few deep breaths outside the door before mustering his courage to enter the room. ¡°Close the door,¡± Aren ordered. Looking at Aren¡¯s expression, Luke felt that it was safer for him to keep the door open, but he could not defy Aren. He walked to the door with a bitter face and closed it. The bodyguards standing guard outside looked at Luke¡¯s expression and prayed for him. They hoped that their brother would walk out of the room in one piece. However, it turned out that Aren wasn¡¯t as scary as Luke thought, because his tone was quite flat. ¡°Found it?¡± Aren said, making Luke shudder instinctively. Luke nodded, and when he realized that Aren couldn¡¯t see what he was doing, he said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve found it. The information is here.¡± Luke handed the file to Aren, but he didn¡¯t reach out to take it. ¡°Summarize it to me.¡± Aren placed a hand on his forehead and pretended to listen. In fact, if not for the fact that this report was related to Jocelyn, he wouldn¡¯t even bother to listen to it at all. Compared to writing boring reports and doing endless work, he wanted to be alone in a quiet place at this moment. This inexplicable sadness had never stopped since the moment Jocelyn left, and it peaked after she left the hospital without telling him. Arne had never felt anything close to what he was feeling now. Most of the time, he was like a work machine without emotions. He spent 365 days a year working. This was a habit that was carved into his bones, but now, he changed. He didn¡¯t want to see anything related to work at all, and all of this was because of Jocelyn. ¡°Is there some kind of magic on her that can affect the brains of others?¡± Aren couldn¡¯t help but frown and guess. The frown on Aren¡¯s face made Luke, who was standing at the side, shudder. He didn¡¯t know who had made Aren unhappy, and he hoped that the blame wasn¡¯t on him. Luke drew a cross in his mind and prayed. At the same time, he started to summarize the report for Aren. After training beside Aren for many years, Luke didn¡¯t speak slowly at all. Fortunately, his pronunciation was clear and his rhythm was just perfect, so Aren didn¡¯t feel frustrated or inpatient. However, no matter how good Luke¡¯s report was, he couldn¡¯t stop Aren from getting angry. ¡°So what you¡¯re saying is that Maria did all of this behind our backs?¡± Aren opened his eyes. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what the detective who took the picture said,¡± Luke said as he adjusted his glasses and pretended to be calm. ¡°Since we¡¯ve already found out about the people involved in this matter, do you want me to get rid of them?¡± Luke made a cutthroat gesture. However, Aren did not agree immediately. After thinking for a moment, he said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to do anything about this. Leave the file, and you can go.¡± Hearing Aren ask him to leave, Luke almost laughed out loud. He carefully glanced at Aren and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Aren wasn¡¯t paying attention to him. He knew that he could get away in one piece today. After walking out of the ward, Luke wiped the sweat on his forehead and took a few deep breaths. If the same thing happened a few more times, he might be able to scare himself into the hospital without Aren doing anything. Luke thought as he patted his chest. However, why didn¡¯t Aren punish Maria and her mother? Luke couldn¡¯t figure it out. Chapter 111 - Aren Throwing A Tantrum Chapter 111 Aren Throwing A Tantrum According to Aren¡¯s usual way of doing things, Miss Maria should be punished for trying to hurt his fianc¨¦e. But now, he only asked Luke to leave the file and didn¡¯t allow him to intervene. ¡°Did Aren lose his interest in Miss Jocelyn already?¡± At the thought of this, Luke gasped, but soon he shook the thought off of his mind. If he wasn¡¯t wrong, Aren and Miss Jocelyn just spent a night together. Aren couldn¡¯t possibly lose interest in Miss Jocelyn so quickly. Something must have happened that made Aren make such a decision. Luke was right. He was curious and wanted to know what had happened between the two of them while he was gone. However, he did not act rashly. Instead, he suppressed his curiosity. Aren did not like people prying into his privacy. If Luke investigated something about Aren without his permission, then what awaited him was only death. He was still young and had not gotten a girlfriend yet. He did not want to die just like that. Luke put away his curiosity in time and stood outside the door as a pillar. Even though his eyes were covered in red blood and dark circles were spreading out over his eyes, he did not dare to leave without Aren¡¯s permission. At this moment, Aren was flipping through the file that Luke had brought and looked at the words the detective recorded on it. Aren frowned deeper and deeper, and his hatred for Maria deepened. Although he had not met this woman many times, he vaguely remembered that every time he saw her, she would stare at him with an extremely disgusting gaze and even say some inexplicable things. She was like a piece of candy that wanted to stick to him. But now, it seemed that this woman was actually so vicious. Not only did she send people to drug Jocelyn, but she also took photos of the so-called ¡°evidence¡± and incited people who were not aware of it on the Internet to ruin Jocelyn¡¯s reputation. Aren wouldn¡¯t show pity for her even if Maria died a thousand times. However, not only did that woman, Jocelyn, throw a tantrum at him, but she also left after taking advantage of him. She did not inform Aren at all, as if she had already forgotten about him. This made Aren, who wanted to introduce Jocelyn to his friends, feel like a fool. It also made him feel unhappy, making him sit alone in the ward and lose his interest in doing work. This made Aren, who wanted to help Jocelyn get rid of Maria, temporarily put down his plan. He picked up his phone and called Luke, who was standing outside the door. ¡°Give Jocelyn the information you found. Don¡¯t let her know that you did this.¡± With that, Aren hung up his phone, and the anger in his heart finally dissipated by half. He had decided that he would let Jocelyn deal with this problem on her own. Since Jocelyn did not take her fianc¨¦ seriously, he would not be the man behind her anymore. Unless Jocelyn came to beg him, he would not interfere in this matter. At the thought of Jocelyn begging him with a crying face, Aren finally felt a lot better. However, at that time, crying wouldn¡¯t be enough to get him to help her. He had to get Jocelyn to use her mouth to serve him once before he would consider helping. At the thought of that gorgeous red mouth sucking on his lower body and that nimble tongue coiling around it, Aren realized that he was already excited to the point of hardening. ¡°F*ck!¡± Aren frowned unhappily and cursed softly. Luke, who had received the order outside, didn¡¯t dare to delay. He drove straight to Wilson¡¯s house. Normally, he liked to get people to run errands instead of making a trip himself. However, looking at Aren¡¯s angry look, Luke did not dare to stay any longer. He decided to make a trip and deliver the file to Jocelyn personally. What Luke didn¡¯t know was that his decision made him avoid danger again. Luke was Aren¡¯s assistant. Many people wanted to get to know Aren through him, but no one had ever successfully done that. So when the butler said that Luke was visiting, Mrs. Wilson didn¡¯t believe him. ¡°Are you sure that the person who came is Master Aren¡¯s assistant, Luke?¡± Mrs. Wilson asked. Chapter 112 - Thinking Too Much Chapter 112 Thinking Too Much ¡°Did you get the wrong person?¡± Mrs. Wilson expressed her disbelief at the news that the butler reported. However, Maria, who was sitting at the side eating fruit, quickly put down her fork and hugged Mrs. Wilson¡¯s arm excitedly. ¡°Maybe Master Aren asked him to come looking for me.¡± At the thought of this possibility, Maria¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That must be it. Master Aren must have realized that I¡¯m the best one, so he sent Luke over to take me on a date.¡± ¡°It must be the case, mother. My intuition is definitely right.¡± Ever since the day she knew that Master Aren and Jocelyn were going to get engaged, she had been waiting for him to turn around and realize how good she was so that he could dump the annoying Jocelyn. To this end, she increased the time she spent at the cathedral and prayed sincerely every time. ¡°My prayers must have worked. Angel, help me wipe Mr. Aren¡¯s eyes. This day has finally come, Mother.¡± Maria opened her arms and hugged Mrs. Wilson. Her voice was trembling from excitement. Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyes were red too. The mother and daughter were huddled together on the sofa. Mrs. Wilson stroked Maria¡¯s brownish-red curly hair gently. ¡°My daughter, from the day I gave birth to you, I knew that you were the best. Only the best man is worthy of you.¡± Mrs. Wilson let go of her hands and held Maria¡¯s face. ¡°I believe that you will definitely marry a man who is better than your father. You will lead the Wilson family to a new height. You will become the Wilson family¡¯s benefactor.¡± ¡°My daughter, this day is finally coming, right?¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s eyes were filled with tears, and she looked at Maria with extra affection. Seeing that the mother and daughter were about to hug each other excitedly, Butler Zachary, who was standing at the side, quickly interrupted Mrs. Wilson. ¡°So, Madam, do you want to invite Mr. Luke in? He¡¯s been waiting outside for a while.¡± What Zachary said reminded Mrs. Wilson. She quickly let go of her hands and urged Maria to get up. ¡°Oh, dear Maria, you are going on a date with Master Aren soon. You must not dress like this.¡± ¡°You need to hurry back to your room and dress up. You have to showcase your most beautiful appearance in front of Master Aren. I believe no one can resist your beauty, Maria!¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s words gave Maria great The moment she walked up the stairs, Maria quickly turned around and said to Mrs. Wilson, who was sitting on the sofa, ¡°Mother, you have to help me stall Luke. I have to appear in front of Master Aren with my most beautiful dress.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Leave it to me.¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s assurance made Maria look like a spirited warrior. She gathered up the hem of her dress and hurried to her room. ¡°Zachary, go and invite Luke in,¡± Mrs. Wilson ordered. At the same time, she turned to order Lilian, who was standing beside her. ¡°Go and prepare a set of fresh fruit and an exquisite afternoon tea in the kitchen.¡± Because of Luke¡¯s arrival, the entire Wilson family became busy. When Luke followed the butler to the living room, the fragrance of the cupcakes had already filled the air. On the spacious coffee table, there were all kinds of pastries, and a cup of black tea was exuding a fragrance. Mrs. Wilson sat on the sofa elegantly. When she saw Luke enter, she stood up and said, ¡°Mr. Luke, please have a seat.¡± ¡°I asked the servants at home to prepare afternoon tea for you. I hope you like it.¡± Luke was expressionless in the face of Mrs. Wilson¡¯s enthusiasm. He sat on the other end of the sofa like a robot, not looking at the cake at all. The expressionless look on Luke¡¯s face made Mrs. Wilson feel ill at ease. She was a little angry at Luke for being so rude, and she secretly swore that when Maria became the wife of the Brown family, she would make sure Aren fired Luke. Such a rude person was not worthy of staying with Aren. Although she was thinking, Mrs. Wilson did not show any displeasure on her face. Seeing that Luke did not reply to her, she said again, ¡°Mr. Luke, this is your first time being a guest at my house. Perhaps the afternoon tea I prepared is not to your liking.¡± ¡°I wonder what Mr. Luke likes to eat. I can get the servants at home to make it for you the next time you come.¡± ¡°No need to go through so much trouble. I am asked to come here by Master Aren to see Miss Jocelyn. Where is Miss Jocelyn? I need to see her.¡± Chapter 113 - Lukes Competitor Chapter 113 Luke¡¯s Competitor Luke sat up straight in his seat and looked straight at Mrs. Wilson. He could clearly see the subtle change in Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face. ¡°Mr. Luke, I¡¯m not questioning you. I just want to ask if Master Aren only instructed you to find Jocelyn and not Maria? Please think carefully. Did you forget someone¡¯s name?¡± Looking at Mrs. Wilson¡¯s anxious face and how badly she wanted to push Maria into Aren¡¯s arms, Luke pouted unhappily. As Aren¡¯s assistant, how could he have forgotten what Aren said? He was not a fool. Although Luke was cursing in his heart, his expression remained unchanged. ¡°I¡¯m not deaf, so I¡¯m certain that Master Aren is only looking for Miss Jocelyn and didn¡¯t mention Miss Maria.¡± Luke raised his wrist and glanced at the time on his watch. He said, ¡°Mrs. Wilson, my time is very precious, so can you call Miss Jocelyn out as soon as possible?¡± Jocelyn, Jocelyn, are you only capable of saying Jocelyn? Mrs. Wilson gritted her teeth and roared in her heart. The smile on her face looked stiff and vicious. Looking at Mrs. Wilson¡¯s ferocious expression, Luke couldn¡¯t help but think of the movie he had seen two days ago regarding zombies. He tensed his muscles, ready to run should Mrs. Wilson pounce on him. From today onwards, if anyone dared to say that Mrs. Wilson was a kind and amiable woman in front of him, he would definitely throw them a bottle of eye drops and make them wash their eyes. How could such a fierce and terrifying-looking woman be related to the word amiable? At the thought that poor Miss Jocelyn had lived in the hands of such a person for so many years, Luke felt boundless sympathy for her. Looking at Luke sitting there, Mrs. Wilson forced herself to suppress her anger and use her brain to think of a feasible way to replace Jocelyn with Maria. ¡°I wonder if you can tell me why Master Aren wants to see Jocelyn?¡± Mrs. Wilson asked with a smile, afraid that Luke would misunderstand. She quickly waved her hand and began to defend herself. ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything by that. It¡¯s just that Jocelyn isn¡¯t feeling very well. If Master Aren needs a female partner, he can get Maria to take her place. After all, Maria is Jocelyn¡¯s sister. Maria will be happy to be able to help her sister.¡± ¡°Maria has always been a kind and lovely girl.¡± Mrs. Wilson looked at Luke sincerely, expecting to hear affirmation from his mouth. As long as she could leave a good impression on Luke and make him mention Maria a few more times in front of Aren, Maria would have more chances. However, Luke was completely uninterested. He only repeated, ¡°Miss Maria is not needed this time. Master Aren only needs Miss Jocelyn.¡± Afraid that Mrs. Wilson wouldn¡¯t understand what he meant, Luke added, ¡°Master Aren instructed me to do that.¡± I just hope Mrs. Wilson doesn¡¯t mention the name Maria again, Luke closed his eyes and prayed. From the moment he entered this room, Mrs. Wilson had been mentioning Maria to him. This made Luke feel like his ears were about to go numb. At the thought of the punishment he might receive if he returned late, Luke pushed the glasses on his nose bridge and sighed. At the same time, he was a little puzzled. He did not know what he had done to offend Mrs. Wilson to make her use such a despicable method to make him stay so that he would be punished by Aren. Was she trying to get Aren to fire him so that Maria could take his place and finally squeeze out Miss Jocelyn to become the wife of the Brown family? Under the cover of the lens, Luke¡¯s eyes instantly darkened. He had already seen through Mrs. Wilson¡¯s ploy. He would not let her succeed. Master Aren¡¯s assistant could only be me. Facing his competitor, Luke changed his attitude and became sharp and cold. Such a drastic change stunned Mrs. Wilson. She did not know what she had said wrong to make Luke so solemn and cold. Chapter 114 - Telling The Truth Chapter 114 Telling The Truth Little did Mrs. Wilson know that in just a few seconds, a 40-episode series had already appeared in Luke¡¯s mind. He had even divided the two of them into opposing camps, and there was no way Luke would treat his opponent kindly. ¡°Mrs. Wilson, if Miss Jocelyn is really not feeling well, I can walk to her room and tell her about it face to face.¡± Luke had a polite smile on his face, but his eyes were cold. He sized up Mrs. Wilson like a magnifying glass. Luke¡¯s inquisitive gaze made Mrs. Wilson begin to feel uncomfortable, as if thousands of ants were running all over her body. Mrs. Wilson squirmed in her seat uncomfortably. At the same time, she wanted Maria to hurry downstairs and not waste too much time upstairs. She could not hold on anymore. ¡°Madam is not letting Miss Jocelyn come out to see me, and not letting me go see Miss Jocelyn either. Is Miss Jocelyn not at home at all and Madam is just stalling for time here?¡± Luke only suggested one possibility, but there was another. They had already detained Miss Jocelyn and she had lost her freedom. She didn¡¯t allow him to see Miss Jocelyn and was still stalling for time. Mrs. Wilson did this because she wanted to make him hate Jocelyn. She wanted to make him say mean things about Jocelyn in front of Aren, and she wanted him to put in a good word for Maria so that Aren would have a good opinion of her. On the other hand, for various reasons, Luke would be hated by Aren and eventually get fired. A complete chain of logic was formed in Luke¡¯s mind. Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face stiffened. She was about to say something to salvage the situation when she heard the sound of high heels on the floor. Mrs. Wilson was delighted and immediately turned to look at the staircase. Luke followed Mrs. Wilson¡¯s gaze and looked up at the second floor. The first thing that appeared in Luke¡¯s vision was a pair of Mary Jane shoes inlaid with pearls, and then a pair of snow-white calves. The hem of the dress made her legs look especially slender. ¡°Mother, is there a guest?¡± At the same time, her well-dressed and lively face appeared in Luke¡¯s line of sight. Maria saw Luke sitting in the living room. She covered her mouth in surprise and finally walked down the stairs. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see Mr. Luke here. This is such a surprise.¡± Maria jogged two steps at first, then seemed to realize something and slowed down. A shy smile appeared on her face. She walked up to Mrs. Wilson and grabbed her arm. She looked like a quiet and shy girl who was very compatible with her cute clothes. ¡°Mr. Luke must have come to the Wilson house because of Master Aren¡¯s instructions, right?¡± Maria pretended to be cute and blinked at Luke. Looking at Maria¡¯s heavy makeup, Luke felt disgusted. He didn¡¯t know if Miss Maria had put something on her mouth or if she had stolen something to eat upstairs. Her mouth was so shiny that it looked like it had been painted with greasy food. At this thought, Luke subconsciously shifted his gaze to Maria¡¯s waist. Unlike Jocelyn¡¯s slender and curvaceous waist, Maria¡¯s waist was a typical straight waist. No matter how skinny she became, the curves of her waist remained straight. The corners of Maria¡¯s mouth twitched, and she asked, ¡°Mr. Luke, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with me? Or am I dressed too nicely that I distracted you?¡± At the end of her sentence, Maria sounded pleased. Clearly, she was confident in her outfit today. However, Luke shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. You don¡¯t look good in that dress at all.¡± Chapter 115 - Investigating Jocelyn Chapter 115 Investigating Jocelyn Luke, who had accidentally said what he was thinking, pursed his lips. This made his expression even colder and more solemn. Maria thought that she would be praised, but she didn¡¯t expect to receive that comment. Her face was as stiff as an ice sculpture. Even the way she looked at Luke was filled with hatred and anger. This gaze made Luke feel a little guilty. Luke softened his expression. ¡°I¡¯m here to see Miss Jocelyn. Since she¡¯s not here, I¡¯ll get going.¡± Luke nodded at Mrs. Wilson. Then, without waiting for someone to see him out, he walked straight towards the door. On closer inspection, one would notice that he was in a hurry. Even if he kept hypnotizing himself in his mind to forget what had just happened, Luke was still so embarrassed that he wanted to curl up his hands and legs. How could he have said what was on his mind just now? After walking out of the Wilson family¡¯s territory, Luke hid in the car and hit his head hard. If word got out, everyone would know that he was a rude guy. ¡°This is terrible.¡± Luke slammed his head on the steering wheel. However, he soon found out that he forgot something more important. He actually forgot that Aren asked him to hide his identity. He only thought that he should let Jocelyn know what Aren did for her. He came to the Wilson¡¯s house openly and even sat there for a long time, wanting to see Miss Jocelyn. Oh, my god! Luke covered his chest, and even breathing became difficult. How could he mess up such a simple task entrusted to him by Aren? Was there something wrong with his brain at such a young age? Jesus, did he get some kind of terminal illness? Luke looked dejected as he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a trembling hand. He had already thought of what he would write on the resignation report. He even took out his phone and started drafting a resignation letter. However, halfway through, Luke stopped. ¡°I don¡¯t think I saw Miss Jocelyn.¡± So the file was still in his hands and Miss Jocelyn did not know about this, which meant that he had not violated the order given by Master Aren. This discovery made Luke heave a sigh of relief. His tensed body suddenly relaxed. He was like a spineless animal, slumping on the seat without a care for his image. But the next moment, he suddenly jumped up from the seat. The extreme movement made his head hit the top of the car, making a bang. Luke bared his teeth and rubbed his head. ¡°No, I still have to hand the file to Miss Jocelyn personally.¡± Luke clenched his fists and made up his mind. Master Aren was a complete idiot when it came to relationships. If Luke didn¡¯t let Miss Jocelyn know what Aren had done for her, how could she reconcile with him? On the way, Luke had already found out from the two bodyguards why Aren was in a bad mood today with two packs of cigarettes. Therefore, he had to work harder and get Miss Jocelyn to reconcile with Master Aren as soon as possible so that Master Aren would feel better again. For his job, he had to coax Miss Jocelyn back for Aren. Only then would his work be more comfortable. Having thought things through, Luke ignored the pain in his head and quickly called his good friend Isidore to get him to help him investigate where Miss Jocelyn was and get her contact information. Isidore was a good friend of Luke¡¯s when he was in university. He was very good at computers and was the best hacker Luke knew. As expected, not long after Luke put down the phone, a phone number and Jocelyn¡¯s current address appeared in his phone. Isidore called Luke directly. ¡°I¡¯ve sent it to your phone. Remember to check it.¡± Isidore reminded him and didn¡¯t forget to tease him. ¡°You suddenly asked me to find this girl. Is she your girlfriend? Are the two of you having a quarrel?¡± Even though Aren was not around, his teasing made Luke shudder and get goosebumps. ¡°Don¡¯t spout nonsense. She¡¯s my boss¡¯s fianc¨¦e.¡± Chapter 116 - USB Flash Drive Chapter 116 USB Flash Drive ¡°If my boss finds out what you just said, I¡¯ll be dead.¡± Luke made a throat-slitting gesture, but then remembered that Isidore couldn¡¯t see him, so he lowered his hand. Isidore shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t say anymore. But how are you going to thank me for helping you so much?¡± ¡°Two weeks of my salary, be it at the bar or anywhere else, it¡¯s on me.¡± At Luke¡¯s generosity, Isidore whistled loudly on the other end of the phone. Although Aren could be an annoying boss, he was very generous. He paid Luke a very high salary. Compared with the other assistants in the same job, Luke¡¯s salary was three times higher. This was also the reason why Luke could persistently stay by Aren¡¯s side. After all, money was omnipotent. ¡°I¡¯ll remember what you said. See you at Helen¡¯s Bar tonight at 10: 00.¡± Without hesitation, Isidore set a time and place for the two of them to meet. Without waiting for Luke to decline, he hung up. Looking at the string of numbers on his phone, Luke hesitated for a moment and called Jocelyn. Jocelyn, who was chatting with Eliza in bed, looked at the unfamiliar call on her phone and didn¡¯t answer. Luke didn¡¯t give up until he got through to Jocelyn. He called three more times and it was finally picked up. ¡°Hello, who are you?¡± Jocelyn turned on the speaker. ¡°Hello, Miss Jocelyn. I¡¯m Master Aren¡¯s assistant. My name is Luke.¡± His self-introduction made Jocelyn want to hear more. At the same time, she frowned. Luke reminded her of the humiliation she had suffered today. Jocelyn directed her anger towards Luke and treated him quite coldly. ¡°I remember you. What do you want from me?¡± Jocelyn¡¯s cold voice made Luke rub his arms. He thought to himself, ¡°As expected of Master Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e.¡± ¡°Well, Master Aren made me investigate the rumors about Miss Jocelyn online. I have the results of the investigation.¡± ¡°Master Aren asked me to hand the results of the investigation to you, so can you tell me where you are now? I need to give it to you personally.¡± From the beginning to the end, Luke¡¯s gentle and polite answer made Jocelyn unable to reject him, and it also made her unable to maintain a cold attitude. After all, she was a kind and gentle person, and venting her anger on someone was in her nature. Moreover, the person who humiliated her was not Luke. He was just an assistant who was paid to do things for Aren. Jocelyn felt guilty for being angry just now, but she did not immediately agree to Luke¡¯s request. Instead, she looked at Eliza questioningly. After all, she was living with Eliza now. It was impolite to invite people to her house without her permission. S Jocelyn didn¡¯t want to do anything that would make Eliza unhappy. Eliza could tell from Jocelyn¡¯s eyes that she was worried about something. ¡°Let him come,¡± Eliza said generously. ¡°Anyway, even if Aren doesn¡¯t investigate, we will have to do it ourselves. Now that he did, it saved us a lot of time.¡± ¡°Let alone the fact that he¡¯s here to deliver some files, there¡¯s nothing wrong with letting him stay for dinner.¡± Eliza¡¯s generosity won a hug from Jocelyn. ¡°Thank you, Eliza. Thank you so much.¡± Eliza and Jocelyn didn¡¯t lower their voices, so Luke heard them clearly. After getting the address where Jocelyn was from Eliza, he drove to Stephen¡¯s house. As Eliza had already told the servants in advance, Luke wasn¡¯t stopped on his way into Stephen¡¯s manor. By the time he arrived at the living room, Jocelyn and Eliza were already sitting on the sofa. ¡°Where is the file you were talking about?¡± Eliza extended her hand and said to Luke rudely. She was not good at beating about the bush. Being straightforward was her typical way of doing things. Luke didn¡¯t reply to Eliza. Instead, he placed his gaze on Jocelyn. After obtaining her permission, he took out the USB from his pocket. ¡°Everything is on this USB flash drive.¡± Chapter 117 - Saying Good Things Chapter 117 Saying Good Things Luke pushed the flash drive towards Jocelyn. At the thought of Aren, who was still angry in the ward, Luke added, ¡°Actually, Master Aren cares a lot about Miss Jocelyn. He just acts a little coldly.¡± ¡°The moment he knew that rumor about Miss Jocelyn was spreading online, Master Aren ordered me to find related evidence and find the person behind it.¡± ¡°I have served Master Aren for many years, but I have never seen him care so much about someone.¡± ¡°Master Aren is really a very good person. I hope that Miss Jocelyn can always be with him.¡± Luke spoke very sincerely. He had always been busy helping Aren solve business related things, so when it came to relationships, he was still a beginner. He knew that he couldn¡¯t say anything convincing and touching, so he could only open his heart and use his sincerity to move Jocelyn. Jocelyn was indeed grateful that Aren was helping her investigate, but she still couldn¡¯t forget what Aren had said at the dining table. At the thought of that cold tone and gaze, the gratitude in Jocelyn¡¯s heart disappeared. ¡°Then I guess Mr. Luke doesn¡¯t know Aren that well. Aren helped me in exchange for something.¡± Jocelyn spoke word ¡°exchange¡± with sarcasm. Her gaze landed on Luke, but it was as if she was looking at someone else through him. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Since you¡¯ve delivered the thing, have a good day, Mr. Luke,¡± Jocelyn asked Luke to leave. Luke¡¯s existence would only remind Jocelyn again and again how pathetic she had been in front of Aren. Jocelyn even felt that the places on her body that Aren had touched before were starting to itch. She needed a shower to wash away the smell Aren had left on her. Jocelyn suddenly stood up from her seat. Without caring if Luke left, she turned around and returned to her room, leaving Luke and Eliza on the sofa in the living room. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s reaction, Luke was confused. He did not know what he had just said wrong. Thinking back, he knew that he was indeed speaking up for Aren every time he spoke, but he did not exaggerate anything. He did not think that his words would disgust Miss Jocelyn. Luke was more willing to believe that Aren had done something to Miss Jocelyn that made her so angry. That was why Miss Jocelyn reacted so strong whenever she heard him mention Aren. Luke, who had guessed the truth again, started to worry for Aren. ¡°The Jocelyn I know has always been a polite and very well-mannered girl. I have never seen her do such a rude thing, so it is not so hard to guess how much damage Aren has done to her.¡± Eliza crossed her arms and looked at Luke coldly. ¡°Maybe you¡¯re not wrong, but since you¡¯re Aren¡¯s assistant. I can¡¯t keep you here any longer. Please leave.¡± ¡°Until Jocelyn forgives Aren, our family doesn¡¯t welcome anyone from the Brown family.¡± ¡°Butler Sophia, please send him out.¡± With that, Eliza glared at Luke fiercely. She took the flash drive on the table and walked towards Jocelyn¡¯s room. Sophia walked up to Luke and gestured for him to follow her. For the first time in his life, Luke felt like he was being chased away. He sighed deeply and walked out of Stephen¡¯s house. Looking at the door that closed in front of him, Luke shook his head. He dared to say that he was the most qualified assistant in New York. No assistant would be as hardworking as him. Besides helping his master settle his work matters, he would also help his master deal with his relationship matters. Although the result seemed to be different from what he imagined. But Luke believed that his words must have worked. After Miss Jocelyn and Aren reconciled, he hoped that the two of them would remember him. Of course, it would be even better if he could get a salary increase. With a straught face, Luke returned to his car. He rested for a while in the car before he started the car and headed back to the hospital. Jocelyn left the living room and locked herself in the bathroom. She turned on the shower head in the bathroom, and the cold water instantly wetted her hair and clothes. Chapter 118 - Eliza Flew Into a Fury Chapter 118 Eliza Flew Into a Fury Her drenched clothes stuck to her body, making her feel suffocated. Jocelyn tore off her clothes and raised her head, allowing the cold water to hit her face. She picked up the bath ball from the bathroom and rubbed it on her exposed skin after getting some water. After Jocelyn violently rubed her skin, there were red marks on her snow-white skin. However, she went on rubbing as if she did not feel any pain, as if this could get rid of the smell Aren had left on her skin. Jocelyn didn¡¯t lock the bedroom door, so Eliza entered without permisison. She listened to the sound of water running in the bathroom. Eliza did not know if she was hallucinating, but she seemed to have heard Jocelyn sobbing quietly. This made Eliza worry for Jocelyn. She walked to the bathroom door and knocked. ¡°Jocelyn, how are you feeling right now?¡± Eliza¡¯s worried voice made Jocelyn cover her mouth tightly to prevent the sound of crying from being heard. ¡°I¡¯m alright, Eliza.¡± Jocelyn took a few deep breaths to calm herself down before answering Eliza. ¡°I¡¯m very happy to hear that you¡¯re alright, but if you need anything, please come to me immediately.¡± ¡°I will always be your backup.¡± Eliza¡¯s comforting words were like the sun in the sky, instantly warming Jocelyn¡¯s cold body. ¡°Thank you, Eliza. It¡¯s good to have you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m very happy to have you too, darling. I¡¯ll wait for you outside. Let¡¯s look at the contents of the flash drive.¡± Eliza¡¯s words reminded Jocelyn that now was not the time to be sad. She picked up a towel and wiped her body. After wrapping her hair that was still dry, Jocelyn opened the bathroom door. Eliza¡¯s eyes were immediately drawn to the red marks Jocelyn¡¯s body. She did not know what had happened between Jocelyn and Aren to make Jocelyn react so strongly. Eliza couldn¡¯t believe that Jocelyn actually hurt herself in the bathroom. If she hadn¡¯t said anything in time, Eliza really couldn¡¯t imagine what Jocelyn would have done to herself. This time, her arm was red, but what about the next time? Would she cut herself or burn it? Eliza turned pale at what she imagined. Jocelyn noticed Eliza¡¯s reaction. She carefully placed her hands behind her back to block Eliza from looking at her. She then found a long-sleeved shirt from her suitcase and put it on. Jocelyn bit her lower lip nervously. She didn¡¯t want Eliza to continue asking her questions, because she had not thought about how to tell Eliza about it. This was not a good memory for Jocelyn. Fortunately, what Jocelyn was worried about didn¡¯t happen. As if she hadn¡¯t seen anything, Eliza grabbed the laptop and plugged in the flash drive. She opened the file on the flash drive and the content instantly popped out. Looking at the words written on it, Jocelyn and Eliza looked angry. Jocelyn was fine because she already knew that Maria exposed and slandered her for sleeping with a man on the Internet. However, she did not expect that Maria would actually expose her personal information online, making her contact information known by the entire Internet, and even inciting unknown netizens to humiliate her. Overwhelmed by this amount of information at one go, Eliza blushed in anger. If Jocelyn hadn¡¯t stopped her in time, she probably would have rushed to the Wilson family and beaten the mother and daughter up. ¡°I knew that the mother and daughter weren¡¯t good people, but I didn¡¯t expect them to be so vicious.¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t let this matter go just like that. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to take it lying down. I must teach the two of them a lesson and let them know that you¡¯re not to be trifled with.¡± As Eliza spoke, she wanted to stand up and rush out, but Jocelyn hugged her and dragged her back to the bed. ¡°Jocelyn, don¡¯t tell me you still want to protect them after what they have done to you.¡± ¡°If you still plan to cover up for them this time, we¡¯re no longer friends. Don¡¯t look for me if anything happens to you in the future!¡± Chapter 119 - Waiting for the Right Chance Chapter 119 Waiting for the Right Chance Eliza looked at Jocelyn angrily. Her emerald eyes were wide open like a little kitten that wouldn¡¯t hurt anyone. If Jocelyn said anything she didn¡¯t like to hear from her mouth, she would pounce on her and give her a vicious bite. Jocelyn¡¯s heart warmed at Eliza¡¯s reaction. Her mouth was even sweeter, as if she had just eaten a piece of candy. She pulled Eliza to her side. ¡°I¡¯m not a saint. They did such a terrible thing to me. How can I forgive them? It¡¯s just not the time to take revenge.¡± ¡°Not the time?¡± Eliza¡¯s voice rose. She looked at Jocelyn with anger. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you want to wait and keep on putting up with them.¡± Eliza broke free from Jocelyn and questioned. ¡°You always said that you wanted to wait, but look at what happened in the end? Every time, you would forget about it. How long exactly do you want to wait? How long?¡± ¡°Sometimes I really don¡¯t understand you, Jocelyn. You make me confused. Sometimes I think you¡¯re very weak, but you act very brave. But when I think you should be brave, you retreat into your shell and become a snail.¡± Eliza was so angry that her mind was buzzing. ¡°In the past, i said nothing because the conflicts weren¡¯t so serious. But this time, after what they¡¯ve done to ruin your life, you still want to put up with them. What are you even thinking about?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re still like before, saying that you want to wait for a chance, but in fact, you¡¯ll forget about it again, we can¡¯t be friends anymore. This time, I¡¯m not joking with you. I¡¯m serious.¡± Eliza¡¯s face darkened as she looked at Jocelyn seriously. She was trying to make her stance clear to Jocelyn. ¡°I know you¡¯re worried about me and I know you¡¯re concerned about me, but I have my reasons, Eliza.¡± A bitter expression appeared on Jocelyn¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯re a person who dares to love and hate. You never wait. Sometimes, I¡¯m very envious of you. I want to be like you, but there are too many things I have to consider.¡± ¡°It¡¯s different between the two of us. You have the love of your family. You¡¯re not afraid of wrong things, but I can¡¯t. I have to make sure that I won¡¯t do anything wrong. I have to make sure that I can continue school and graduate without a hitch.¡± ¡°There are too many things I want to care about. Revenge is a luxury for the current me. I don¡¯t have so much energy and effort on this matter. Compared to that, I need to spend more time on my career. Only when I¡¯m financially independent can I have the ability to compete with the Wilson family.¡± ¡°Revenge is not the most important thing to me now. Do you understand what I mean?¡±. said the Jocelyn emphatically. The look in her eyes made Eliza shut her mouth. At the same time, her excitement gradually calmed down. ¡°Alright, I admit that you have a point. But if you don¡¯t resolve this matter as soon as possible, it will be like a thorn that stabs into my heart. I won¡¯t be able to rest easy and let you return to that horrible family again,¡± Eliza said. ¡°I know what you mean. Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t take too long. I swear that in two months at most, when I get the graduation certificate, I will avenge myself.¡± However, what Jocelyn said wasn¡¯t enough to persuade Eliza. But even if she didn¡¯t believe Jocelyn, what could she do? She had to show her support. ¡°If you need help, just come to me,¡± Eliza said, rolling her eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will.¡± Knowing that she had angered Eliza, Jocelyn hugged her arm fawningly. Eliza touched Jocelyn and felt her cold body temperature. She hastened to say, ¡°Your body is so cold. Hurry up and bundle yourself up. I¡¯ll wait for you outside.¡± As Eliza spoke, she walked out of Jocelyn¡¯s room. At Wilson¡¯s house. Maria was in a terrible mood when Luke said that the clothes she was wearing were ugly and that her meticulous dress was a joke. She screamed crazily and almost smashed everything in the living room. ¡°How can he do this to me! He¡¯s just a small assistant. What right does he have to say such things to me? Mother, I can¡¯t take this lying down. You have to stand up for me. You have to make that man pay for what he said.¡± Maria took Mrs. Wilson¡¯s hand and begged her in a high-pitched voice. Chapter 120 - Coming Up With A New Trick Chapter 120 Coming Up With A New Trick Without hesitation, Mrs. Wilson agreed. ¡°Dear Maria, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely make him pay for what he said today.¡± Mrs. Wilson stroked Maria¡¯s angry face, feeling sorry for her. ¡°I finally understand. He is an obstacle to you marrying into the Brown family. Only by getting rid of this obstacle can your path to marriage be smooth.¡± There was a faint smile on Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face as usual, but her eyes had become firm and ruthless. It was obvious that she wanted to get rid of Luke very much. Maria was relieved that her mother was supportive of her. The anger in her heart dissipated by half, but the other half was still burning fiercely and could not be put out. She could not control her temper, and the expression on her face became twisted and ugly again. ¡°And that bitch, Jocelyn. I don¡¯t know what she did to steal Master Aren¡¯s attention. He should have been mine.¡± Maria grabbed Mrs. Wilson¡¯s hand with such force that Mrs. Wilson¡¯s bones squeaked. Mrs. Wilson looked pained, but Maria didn¡¯t notice. She was still too wrapped up in her own emotions to notice. ¡°I¡¯m such an excellent girl. I¡¯ve been the center of attention since I was a child. Master Aren should have married someone like me. It must have been Jocelyn. It¡¯s all her fault. Without her, I wouldn¡¯t be so embarrassed today.¡± ¡°And who is Luke to treat me like that. He should be lying in front of me like a dog, kneeling and licking my shoes.¡± Maria couldn¡¯t think straight. What happened today had nothing to do with Jocelyn. However, she still blamed Jocelyn for everything, as if all the bad luck was because of her. ¡°Mother, we have to find Jocelyn quickly. I want her to pay for what happened today!¡± Maria¡¯s eyes were burning with anger. It took Mrs. Wilson as much strength as she could to free her hand from Maria¡¯s grip. Looking at the back of her hand, which was now swollen and even a little blue, Mrs. Wilson felt a little uncomfortable. ¡°Why do you want her to come back? It¡¯s best if she doesn¡¯t come back.¡± Mrs. Wilson suppressed the pain in her face. Maria didn¡¯t quite understand what Mrs. Wilson was saying. ¡°If Jocelyn doesn¡¯t come back, how are we going to punish her? How am I going to take revenge? How am I going to make her leave Master Aren¡¯s side?¡± Seeing that Maria could not find the crux of the matter, Mrs. Wilson reached out and poked her forehead. ¡°You¡¯ve lived with that bitch for so long. Don¡¯t you even know what she cares about the most?¡± Mrs. Wilson¡¯s words finally reminded Maria of something, and her eyes lit up. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if she doesn¡¯t come back home. In order to continue her study, she will go back to school. As long as she still has something she cares about, we will have ways to punish her.¡± A crooked smile appeared on Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face. ¡°Did Mother think of a way to punish that b*tch?¡± Maria went forward and wanted to hug Mrs. Wilson¡¯s arm, but Mrs. Wilson dodged her. Although she loved her daughter, Maria, she didn¡¯t want to be hurt by her again. It would be too painful. Fortunately, Maria was focused on dealing with Jocelyn and did not notice it. ¡°Although Jocelyn has regained her reputation online, there will always be people who don¡¯t believe Aren. As long as we spread another rumor about her in her school and ruin that b*tch¡¯s reputation, won¡¯t it be the greatest blow to her?¡± ¡°What right does a girl who was sacked by the school because of her bad reputation have to stand beside Master Aren? By then, even without our help, the old madam of the Brown family won¡¯t agree to Master Aren marrying such a woman.¡± ¡°When the time comes, my dear Maria, your chance will come.¡± Mrs. Wilson seemed to have already seen what would happen to Jocelyn. She had a victorious smile on her face. Maria returned to her dignified and elegant self. There was a happy smile on her face and a vicious glint in her eyes. ¡°My mother, you¡¯re so smart. I¡¯ll go do it immediately. I can¡¯t wait to see that b*tch being kicked out.¡± Chapter 121 - Prying Into Her Life Chapter 121 Prying Into Her Life Probably because her hatred was too intense, Maria did things very quickly this time. Various rumors about Jocelyn quickly spread across the school. However, Jocelyn did not know all of this. After Jocelyn calmed herself down, she returned to the studio. After not having been to the studio for a few days, Jocelyn felt that she kind of couldn¡¯t recognize it anymore. ¡°Hey, Jocelyn, I heard that you were hospitalized. Are you feeling better?¡± The first person who greeted Jocelyn was not Emily, who was closest to her in the studio, but a female staff member named Carina. During the time that Jocelyn was interning in the studio, she wasn¡¯t close to Carina because she had a big mouth. Carina could not keep any secrets. As long as you told her something, the entire studio would know in less than half an hour. Jocelyn was not interested in befriending a person who would make other people¡¯s secrets public at will. However, out of basic courtesy, she still answered her question. ¡°I just sprained my ankle. It¡¯s not that serious. Thank you for your concern,¡± Jocelyn said politely. Jocelyn turned her gaze towards her desktop. She acted like she didn¡¯t want to talk with Carina anymore, but Carina didn¡¯t want to let Jocelyn off the hook so easily. The news about Jocelyn two days ago had piqued her curiosity. Although Aren came out to explain it in the end, Carina always believed that there must be a secret behind it that she did not know. If she could find out about this secret from Jocelyn, not only could she become the center of attention, but she could also sell this news to a gossip magazine in exchange for a handsome reward. The encouragement of money, along with her strong curiosity and her strong desire to be the center of the crowd, made Carina determined to go on prying. She stood in the way of Jocelyn going to her workplace and blinked at her affectionately. ¡°You don¡¯t have to act tough in front of us. We¡¯ve heard about what happened to you. We believe in you, but we¡¯re more worried about your health.¡± ¡°So open up to us. If you have any grievances or difficulties, you can tell us. If you¡¯re embarrassed to tell so many people, you can tell me alone.¡± ¡°You know, I¡¯m a very kind person. I¡¯m willing to help people who need me, be it in terms of life or legal help.¡± Looking at Carina¡¯s worried face, Jocelyn was not happy at all. Instead, she looked at Carina warily. Legal help? Why would she say such a thing? Had news of what had happened at the Wilson family spread? While Jocelyn was observing Carina, her heart was beating fast, but she soon calmed down. The mother and daughter would not allow words that were detrimental to them to spread online. Carina probably said this only because Jocelyn had gone to the hospital. Although Jocelyn was a victim, she didn¡¯t have the habit of exposing her privacy online. ¡°What legal help? You¡¯re thinking too much, Carina. I just sprained my ankle. I don¡¯t need any help.¡± Jocelyn was like a clamshell that could not be opened. Without getting any information, Carina looked at Jocelyn maliciously. Just when she was about to say something else, Anna¡¯s displeased voice was heard from behind Carina. ¡°It¡¯s office time. Why are you standing in the corridor instead of working? Is the company a place for you to chat? Hurry up and get to work!¡± Carina was shocked by Anna¡¯s sudden voice. Thinking of Anna¡¯s terrible and rigid personality, she did not dare to stay any longer. She glared at Jocelyn fiercely and hurried back to her seat. Before Jocelyn had time to rejoice, Anna walked over in her high heels. ¡°I don¡¯t care what your identity is in your life, but in my studio, you have only one identity from the beginning to the end. You have to take it seriously.¡± ¡°Yes, I know.¡± Looking at Anna¡¯s angry eyes, Jocelyn lowered her head and pretended to be obedient. Chapter 122 - Being Punished Chapter 122 Being Punished However, Jocelyn¡¯s obedience did not make Anna calm down. Instead, she became even angrier. Anna felt cheated. The reason why she approved three days of leave for Jocelyn previously was that she had seen the news of Jocelyn and Aren¡¯s engagement on the Internet. But what did she see after that? Jocelyn was actually so indecent. With an outstanding fianc¨¦ like Aren, she wasn¡¯t satisfied and even messed with other men. Even if Aren stood up for her in the end, Anna did not think that what Aren said was the truth. After all, Aren was different from Jocelyn. He had his own company, and he was considered a public figure. He not only had to consider his personal feelings, but also the interests of the company. Clearly, in Anna¡¯s eyes, Aren was sacrificing his own interests. He gritted his teeth and spoke up for Jocelyn to help the company tide over the crisis and prevent a turmoil in the stock market. At the thought that Aren had sacrificed so much for Jocelyn, Anna could not treat Jocelyn fairly. If not for the fact that Jocelyn was still Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e, she would have kicked her out of her studio. However, although she couldn¡¯t chase Jocelyn out of her studio openly, she could force her to choose to leave. ¡°After the three days of vacation, I see that your heart is no longer here. You don¡¯t have to study design by my side today. Go out and accompany clients.¡± Without giving Jocelyn a chance to reject, Anna turned around and returned to her office. Jocelyn¡¯s good mood at work in the morning was immediately dampened by Anna¡¯s words. Emily came up to Jocelyn and looked at her worriedly. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°Actually, Miss Anna is not targeting you. It¡¯s just that on the day you took leave, a difficult client came. After three days of hard work, Miss Anna¡¯s first draft has not been finalized yet, but they are already urging her. That¡¯s why Miss Anna is in a bad mood.¡± ¡°She wasn¡¯t targeting you on her own accord. She just happened to see you in front of her.¡± Emily reached out and patted Jocelyn on the back, wanting to give her a comforting hug. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m just sad that I won¡¯t be able to stay in the studio and learn new design ideas from Miss Anna.¡± Jocelyn pouted. Her thick and round eyes were so clear that one could see the bottom. There was indeed no hatred in them. Only then did Emily feel at ease. ¡°It¡¯s good that you can understand it. I was afraid that you would misunderstand. You will be the one who suffers if you get into an argument with Anna.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t worry.¡± Emily patted the back of Jocelyn¡¯s hand comfortingly. ¡°I¡¯ll write down what Anna teaches today in the notebook and show it to you.¡± Emily winked at Jocelyn playfully. With Emily¡¯s help, Jocelyn¡¯s mood improved a lot. ¡°Then I¡¯ll thank you in advance. I¡¯ll treat you to afternoon tea when the time comes,¡± Jocelyn said with a smile. Not far away, Anna, who was looking at Jocelyn, felt that this scene was extremely unpleasant to the eyes. She put some of the blame on Emily. ¡°I¡¯ve already said that chatting isn¡¯t allowed during working hours. Didn¡¯t you guys hear me? Why are you still chatting over there? Since you¡¯re so close, the two of you can go ahead and serve the clients. No one needs to stay in the studio with me today.¡± Anna¡¯s irritable voice echoed across the studio, making even the staff who had worked here for many years jump with fright. Emily pouted aggrievedly, wondering what was wrong with Anna this time. Jocelyn looked at Emily sadly. She felt that she was the reason why Emily lost this opportunity to study. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Emily. It¡¯s all my fault,¡± Jocelyn said. Although Emily felt aggrieved, she did not vent her anger on Jocelyn. Instead, she comforted her. ¡°This has nothing to do with you. I took the initiative to talk to you. Let¡¯s hurry up and change our clothes to serve the clients. Otherwise, if we get caught by Anna, we¡¯ll be scolded again.¡± Emily stuck out her tongue to show she didn¡¯t care. Looking at Emily¡¯s reaction, Jocelyn finally relaxed a little. The two of them got changed and went to serve the clients. In the blink of an eye, the morning passed. Chapter 123 - Ass Kisser Chapter 123 Ass Kisser By the lunch break, Jocelyn and Emily finally finished their work. The two of them had been standing for the entire morning and felt that their legs no longer belonged to them. ¡°Is there anything you want to eat? I want to buy a hamburger and a cup of coffee. Do you need me to bring you anything?¡± Jocelyn massaged her legs and looked at Emily. Although Emily didn¡¯t blame her for what happened this morning, Jocelyn still took it to heart. She wanted to invite Emily for lunch to make it up to her. Emily, who had been busy the entire morning, really did not want to go out and buy a meal. She thought for a moment and said, ¡°Then can you bring me a glass of orange juice and a bacon sandwich?¡± Jocelyn nodded at Emily and left the studio during her lunch break. As soon as Jocelyn left, Carina, who had been watching them, appeared in front of Emily. At this moment, Emily was sitting on the sofa, gently massaging her stiff calf. Carina handed the chocolate she brought from home to Emily. ¡°You¡¯ve been working the entire morning. Eat some sweets to energize yourself.¡± Emily, who had not had much breakfast that morning, was indeed hungry, so she did not decline Carina¡¯s offer. She took the chocolate from her and stuffed it into her mouth. ¡°Thank you,¡± Emily said, her mouth stuffed with chocolate. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. We¡¯re colleagues.¡± After saying that, she paused for a moment. Seeing that Emily did not take the initiative to talk to her, she continued, ¡°You and Jocelyn seem to be very close. Do the two of you usually have gatherings in private?¡± ¡°I saw on the Internet that Jocelyn is already engaged to Aren. The two of you are so close. Has she taken you to see Aren? Or do you know how long they¡¯ve been in a relationship?¡± Carina was very straightforward, which made Emily want to spit out the chocolate she had just stuffed into her mouth and return it to her. It was just a piece of chocolate, and Carina wanted to ask so many questions about Jocelyn. What did she think she was giving her? Gold? Emily couldn¡¯t help but turn her head and roll her eyes hard where Carina couldn¡¯t see her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Carina, but your question is too private. Without Jocelyn¡¯s permission, I won¡¯t discuss her private matters with you.¡± Emily waved her hand. She thought that Carina would leave voluntarily after getting snubbed, but instead of leaving, she shifted her butt to pull their distance closer. ¡°Well, since you don¡¯t want to talk about Jocelyn, let¡¯s talk about something else.¡± Emily didn¡¯t expect Carina to give in so easily this time. As long as she didn¡¯t talk about Jocelyn¡¯s privacy, Emily relaxed a lot, but she still remained vigilant. ¡°Actually, in our studio, I think your design is the best and outstanding. In the New York Design Competition in July this year, I think you will probably win an award.¡± Carina was generous with her praise, and her enthusiastic praise made Emily blush. Her face became as red as an apple. ¡°Am I really as good as you say? Do you really think I can get an award?¡± The New York Design Competition in July was a grand event that all designers would participate in. As long as she got a place in the competition, she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about work anymore. She would be sought after by various studios. If she was lucky enough to win an award, she could even start her own fashion brand and even become the chief designer of a famous brand. Emily had dreamed of that scene countless times. However, she had never been very confident before, so she had never participated. This year was her third year in the design business and she was finally mentally prepared. Emily had a feeling that this year would be the closest she would get to winning an award. If she did not attend this year, she might not get the chance to win again. What Carina said just now emboldened her greatly. ¡°Of course, why would I lie to you about that? We¡¯ve worked together for so long. I know how talented you are. I think you have a lot of hope.¡± Chapter 124 - Nice Words Lie Chapter 124 Nice Words Lie Carina was still generous with her praise. After all, praise cost nothing. She could tell Emily whatever she wanted to hear. Seeing that Emily really believed her, and that she was so excited that her face was red and her eyes were sparkling, Carina thought to herself, ¡°You idiot.¡± If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that she wanted to get information about Jocelyn from her, Carina wouldn¡¯t have praised her like that. Talent? Ability? What did such a thing have to do with Emily? If she really was talented and able, why would Anna make her serve clients with Jocelyn? Talent was a fortune that every boss had to grasp. No one was stupid enough to throw away the gold that they had earned. Unfortunately, Emily did not understand this logic. Carina looked at Emily and smiled charmingly. ¡°However, although I believe in your talent and ability, you know, competitions are always manipulated by capitalists.¡± ¡°There were already beginners who lost their chances because they didn¡¯t have capitalists to protect them. They didn¡¯t even make it to the preliminary round.¡± ¡°So for your own sake, I think you need to get Jocelyn to help you.¡± Carina first said nice things to Eliza to make her believe that she could stand out in the designer competition. Then, she voiced out her worries and created a panic for Emily. As expected, Emily looked panicked and at a loss. ¡°But what¡¯s the point of me asking Jocelyn for help? She¡¯s just an intern.¡± Emily had started to think along the lines of what Carina had said. Before she knew it, she was talking about Jocelyn with Carina. There was an imperceptible smile and smugness in Carina¡¯s eyes. As long as Carina wanted to, she could know anything she wanted to know. This was her talent.. Carina couldn¡¯t help but puff up her chest, making her look radiant like a warrior waiting to wear a medal. ¡°That¡¯s right, Jocelyn is just an intern, but have you forgotten her fianc¨¦? He is Aren, a famous figure in New York. As long as such a figure speaks up for you during the competition, you are sure to win a place.¡± ¡°You love fashion designing and put in so much effort for your work. Don¡¯t you want to get what you deserve?¡± What Carina said tempted Emily. Carina was right. as Moreover, she had never begged Jocelyn for anything. In fact, because of Jocelyn, she was chased out by Anna and stood for the entire morning. Besides, she and Jocelyn were friends, right? Then, Jocelyn would probably agree to this simple request, right? After all, she didn¡¯t want much. She just wanted a fair treatment. Emily tried to convince herself again and again. Looking at Emily, who was lost in thought because of what she said, Carina couldn¡¯t hide the smugness in her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re right. I¡¯ll consider what you said seriously.¡± Emily looked at Carina and said, At this moment, in Emily¡¯s eyes, Carina was no longer the vicious person she was a while ago. In Emily¡¯s eyes, Kerina had already become her confidant who could understand her dream and appreciate her work. Maybe Carina wasn¡¯t as bad as everyone said. It was just that no one else had walked into her heart and found out about her goodness. ¡°Carina, I¡¯m sorry for misunderstanding you. You¡¯re a very good person. If you don¡¯t mind, we can probably be good friends.¡± Emily grabbed Carina¡¯s hand with a sincere expression. She only wanted to get information about Jocelyn, but she didn¡¯t expect Emily to fall into her trap. This was a pleasant surprise. Fighting back the physical disgust, Carina grabbed Emily¡¯s hand. ¡°It¡¯s alright, darling. I forgive you. After all, I¡¯m not a cash cow. It¡¯s impossible to make everyone like me. I¡¯m very happy that you¡¯re willing to be friends with me.¡± ¡°Since we¡¯re already friends, I don¡¯t know if I should tell you something.¡± Carina hesitated. She knew what to do to arouse people¡¯s curiosity. As expected, Emily fell for it. Chapter 125 - Driving A Wedge Chapter 125 Driving A Wedge ¡°Just tell me what it is. We¡¯re already friends. Is there anything else you need to hide from me?¡± She had a feeling that what Carina was about to say was very important to her and might even affect her future. Looking at Emily¡¯s eager and curious eyes, Carina put on a look of hesitancy. She glanced at Emily, then sighed. ¡°Well, I guess I better not. I guess I was just being overly sensitive.¡± However, Emily¡¯s curiosity was completely aroused by her. She felt like a feather was stirring in her heart, making her unable to sit tight. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Carina. Just tell me.¡± ¡°But I¡¯m afraid that if I tell you, it will affect your judgment and your relationship with Jocelyn.¡± This time, Emily did not become vigilant at the mention of Jocelyn. Instead, she was confused. Within a matter of a few minutes, she not only let down guards towards Carina but also regarded her as a friend. What Carina said was extremely effective, and every word she said was like a thorn in her flesh. Therefore, before Carina could tell her the exact reason, Emily subconsciously drew a line between herself and Jocelyn. ¡°I¡¯m already an adult. I have my own judgment, so please don¡¯t worry and tell me.¡± Carina looked hesitant, but she was already smirking secretly. She thought that the relationship between Emily and Jocelyn was very strong, but in the end, with a few words, she was able to drive a wedge between their friendship. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t hide it from you. Actually, I don¡¯t think Jocelyn treats you as a friend. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have hidden the reason why she was hospitalized from you.¡± Carina gave Emily a sympathetic look, planting a seed of doubt in her heart. Jocelyn did not tell her why she was hospitalized. She only said that she sprained her ankle. However, from what Carina said, Jocelyn seemed to be hiding something from her. Emily didn¡¯t look happy that Jocelyn, whom she thought was her friend, was not completely honest with her. Carina had never taken her eyes off Emily¡¯s face from the moment she spoke. Now that she saw Emily¡¯s unhappy expression, Carina knew at once that she had placed the right bet. As expected, Jocelyn did not tell anyone about this. Carina suppressed the smirk in her face and continued to drive a wedge between Emily and Jocelyn. ¡°I think all friends should be honest with each other. Maybe Jocelyn has her own difficulties, but I don¡¯t think she should keep it from you if she treats you like a friend.¡± ¡°Maybe, but I choose to believe Jocelyn.¡± Perhaps Emily did not realize that but when she said she believed Jocelyn, her voice was not as firm as it had been at the beginning. Clearly, she was also starting to doubt the relationship between Jocelyn and herself. Carina lowered her head to look at the time and estimated that Jocelyn was about to come back. She said to Emily, ¡°We have been talking for a really long time. It was good chatting with you, but I have to go for lunch now. Otherwise, I won¡¯t have the energy this afternoon.¡± ¡°Alright, then hurry up.¡± Emily didn¡¯t ask Carina to stay. She fell into her own thoughts after Carina left. Because she was so focused, she didn¡¯t even notice when Jocelyn returned. ¡°Hey, Emily! What were you thinking? I was calling you, but you didn¡¯t hear me.¡± Jocelyn placed Emily¡¯s food in front of her. Looking at the orange juice with a few pieces of ice and the freshly made hot sandwich, Emily looked softer. ¡°I was just thinking about the competition in July.¡± Emily didn¡¯t tell the truth and brushed it off. Jocelyn was also very interested in the design competition that Emily was talking about. However, seeing that Emily did not want to continue, she swallowed what she wanted to say and took a bite of her beef burger. Jocelyn did not know what had happened after she left. At this moment, Emily, who was usually lively and talkative, was unusually quiet, making the atmosphere between the two of them a little awkward. Jocelyn was even wondering if Emily was unhappy because she had implicated her. Just when Jocelyn was thinking about how to make Emily happy, Emily spoke. ¡°Jocelyn, are we friends?¡± Jocelyn was caught off guard by this sudden question but she nodded. ¡°Of course.¡± Chapter 126 - Friendship in A Crisis Chapter 126 Friendship in A Crisis ¡°Why would you ask such a question? Did I do something wrong that made you suspect our friendship?¡± Looking at Emily, who was still acting strangely, Jocelyn asked. ¡°Of course not. I just watched a movie about friendship yesterday, so I was a little sentimental.¡± Emily hid the fact that Carina had been here, as well as her conversation with her. She asked Jocelyn to be absolutely honest with her. She asked Jocelyn to become a transparent person with no secrets in front of her. However, she could not be the person she asked others to be. Hearing that Emily was only having these thoughts because of the movie, Jocelyn didn¡¯t think much of it. The gloominess in her heart was swept away, and she started to eat her burger. However, after taking two bites, Emily spoke again. ¡°Jocelyn, why were you hospitalized two days ago?¡± Hearing Emily¡¯s question, Jocelyn smiled and told her what she had told Carina. ¡°Is it really that simple? We¡¯re friends, and I don¡¯t want you to hide anything from me. Friends should be honest with each other, right?¡± Emily put down the sandwich and stared straight at Jocelyn, as if she wanted to see deep down inside her. Looking at Emily¡¯s aggressive gaze, Jocelyn felt very uncomfortable. At the same time, she did not agree with what Emily said. Although she and Emily were friends, at the same time, she was an independent entity. She should have her own private space and secrets. Why should one be honest with their friends and keep no secrets from them. How could there be someone in this world who had no secrets? ¡°Emily, why would you think that? We may be friends, but that doesn¡¯t mean I have to be transparent in front of you.¡± ¡°You asked me to not hold anything back from you, but are you holding something back from me?¡± Jocelyn¡¯s question hit Emily hard, making her feel even more complicated. On one hand, she did not want to admit that Jocelyn was right, but on the other hand, she felt that Carina was right. However, she did hold back something from Jocelyn, but that did not stop her from thinking that what Carina said was right. Jocelyn did not treat her as her best friend, or else she would not have avoided the topic and not answered her question. This made Emily feel like she made a mistake in becoming Jocelyn¡¯s friend. ¡°I¡¯m sorry about what I just said. I¡¯m not feeling well, so I¡¯ll go first.¡± Emily put down the sandwich that she had just taken a bite of and stood up to leave Jocelyn¡¯s side. She was afraid that if she sat down again, she might fall out with Jocelyn. If it were the poor Jocelyn in the past, Emily wouldn¡¯t care if they fell out, but now, Jocelyn was still Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e. She needed to rely on her relationship with Jocelyn to obtain her goal. So even if she was unhappy, she could not fall out with Jocelyn. Looking at Emily¡¯s departing figure, Jocelyn was at a loss. She did not know what she had done wrong again, which made Emily unhappy. This made Jocelyn feel very distressed, and even when she was working in the afternoon, she did not feel energetic. Fortunately, there were not many guests today, so Jocelyn and Emily were very free. However, there was one thing that made Jocelyn unhappy. She felt that Emily was avoiding her. The two of them still did not reconcile after work. Two days later, Jocelyn found that Emily and Carina were getting closer and closer, and the distance between her and Emily was getting wider and wider. She wanted to say something to Emily, but soon she would have to return to school and it would be time for class. ¡°Emily, although I don¡¯t know why, I feel like you¡¯re angry with me. If you have time, I¡¯ll treat you to coffee this weekend. Can the two of us talk this through? You¡¯re the first friend I met in the studio. I don¡¯t want to fall out with you.¡± Jocelyn took out her phone and sent this message to Emily. At this moment, Emily was with Carina. She looked at the message on her phone and felt a stir in her heart. However, before this ripple could spread, it was dispersed by Emily. After two days of calmness, Emily had already figured out her position, so she did not plan to give Jocelyn the cold shoulder. If she really lost Jocelyn as a friend, she would be the one who suffered. Chapter 127 - New Rumors Chapter 127 New Rumors ¡°Sure!¡± Looking at the message from Emily, Jocelyn heaved a sigh of relief. She carried the school bag prepared by Butler Sophia and went to Ivy University with Eliza. Jocelyn was not particularly famous at Ivy University. Although her grades were good, she had to do a lot of part-time work to accumulate tuition and living expenses, so she was considered invisible in school. On the school rankings, people knew Jocelyn¡¯s name, but they were not familiar with her. Even the students in her major had no impression of Jocelyn. However, all of this was before Jocelyn became Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e, and before the large wave of false rumors on the Internet spread. Jocelyn was now considered a famous person in Ivy University. Although she wasn¡¯t seen often, most of the people in the school knew of her existence and recognized her face. Therefore, when Jocelyn arrived at the school gate, she acutely sensed that something was wrong. ¡°Eliza, don¡¯t you think they¡¯re looking at me? And their eyes are weird,¡± Jocelyn whispered, poking Eliza in the arm. ¡°Yes.¡± Eliza nodded. In fact, she noticed it even before Jocelyn did. Eliza had been accompanying Jocelyn these few days and did not know what was happening at school. The two of them walked into the university campus in confusion. Along the way, more and more such gazes were thrown at them. They had no intention of converging at all. Instead, because Jocelyn and Eliza were looking at them more openly, they discussed something in a low voice with the people around them. ¡°What¡¯s happening? Is there a note on me?¡± Jocelyn walked up to Eliza and turned her back to her. ¡°Can you take a look at my back?¡± Eliza glanced up and down at Jocelyn and found nothing on her. ¡°There is no note, darling.¡± ¡°Instead of continuing to guess, why don¡¯t I get someone to ask?¡± Eliza said as she walked up to the group of people closest to her. ¡°Hi! Miss, can I ask what you are discussing?¡± Eliza interrupted their conversation. The girl who spoke sized up Eliza and looked a little hesitant. She felt that Eliza looked very familiar, as if she had seen her before. Moreover, Eliza¡¯s gaze looked very dangerous. This made the girl not want to speak another word to Eliza, afraid that she would encounter some trouble. As the girl was retreating vigilantly, Eliza raised an eyebrow, making her face look even more aggressive. She looked like she was challenging her prey. Although there was a faint smile on her lips, her eyes were cold as if she was looking at an ant on the ground. This gaze gave the people a lot of pressure, making them want to leave but not dare to. Finally, a slightly plump girl came to the front of the crowd and looked Eliza in the eye. ¡°Are you friends with Jocelyn?¡± The girl pointed a finger in Jocelyn¡¯s direction. Eliza nodded. Eliza watched as the girls¡¯ eyes lit up. They wanted to go forward and surround Eliza, but they were afraid of Jocelyn who was not far away. Because they didn¡¯t want Jocelyn to hear their conversation, they could only restrain themselves from standing there. However, this still couldn¡¯t stop their eager expressions. ¡°Since you¡¯re her friend, you must know a lot about her.¡± Eliza nodded again. The girl in the lead clapped her hands excitedly and mumbled, ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°I heard that Jocelyn¡¯s life is especially messy in private. The thing that is circulating online is actually true, and Master Aren clarified it simply because he didn¡¯t want Jocelyn to implicate the company, right?¡± Eliza thought that the rumor was no longer a thing, but she didn¡¯t expect people to still talk about it. This made Eliza¡¯s expression turn angry. ¡°Who did you hear that from?¡± Eliza gritted her teeth, looking like she wanted to eat the person who was spreading rumors about Jocelyn. ¡°I don¡¯t know about that. Anyway, by the time I found out, this news was already widely spread in Ivy University.¡± The girl shrugged indifferently and then looked at Eliza curiously. ¡°Also, I heard that she hasn¡¯t returned to her house for a few days. Does she have a new boyfriend outside? That¡¯s why she hung out until nighttime and didn¡¯t return home for the past few days.¡± Chapter 128 - Same Trick Was Played Again Chapter 128 Same Trick Was Played Again Eliza was extremely displeased by the girl¡¯s inquisitive gaze and words. Her displeasure partially stemmed from the girl¡¯s disrespect for Jocelyn. The other part of her displeasure came from Maria and her mother. Yes, Eliza had already guessed who the mastermind was. Apart from Maria and her mother, who else would be so hostile and resentful towards Jocelyn? They just played the same trick twice. They didn¡¯t care if Jocelyn came back or not. They just wanted to throw Jocelyn into hell. At times, Eliza really could not figure out what was in their minds. For so many years, Jocelyn had never fought over anything with them and tried to live like an invisible person. Jocelyn was not a threat to them at all, but they still refused to let go of her. Why? Did they just not want to see Jocelyn leading a good life? Why did wicked people live such a good life for so many years? But a kind and simple person like Jocelyn had to suffer and be tortured. Why was that? ¡°I don¡¯t know where you hear these rumors, but Jocelyn would never do such a thing. She has been living in my house these days. As for Aren¡¯s clarification on the Internet¡­¡± Eliza deliberately paused for a moment. She glanced at everyone and made sure that they were all curious and focused on her. ¡°He told the truth.¡± ¡°There is no need for Aren to keep the woman who cheated on him by his side. This won¡¯t have any positive impact on his company or himself. Instead, people will laugh at him behind his back.¡± ¡°There is only one reason why he dares to say something like that on the Internet in front of so many people. He is telling the truth.¡± ¡°You¡¯re all adults now, and Ivy University is not a third-rate garbage school. You should have your own thoughts. But look at you now. Because of those groundless rumors, you¡¯re starting to doubt your fellow student. It¡¯s really embarrassing for Ivy University to have students like you!¡± With that, Eliza turned around and went up to Jocelyn without giving them a chance to argue. Looking at Jocelyn, who was still confused, Eliza hugged her tightly.. ¡°Why Eliza? You don¡¯t seem to be in a good mood. What exactly happened?¡± Jocelyn reached out and hugged Eliza and patted her back. Looking at Jocelyn, who knew nothing, Eliza sighed. ¡°Is there a new rumor about me again?¡± Looking into Eliza¡¯s eyes, Jocelyn sensitively voiced her doubts. As expected, Eliza nodded. ¡°Congratulations, you guessed right, but there is no prize.¡± Eliza was honest with Jocelyn. ¡°Don¡¯t you find this method very familiar?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I suspect that your good stepmother and her daughter did it. Apart from the two of them, I can¡¯t think of anyone who is as stupid and vicious as them and holds extreme malice towards you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s like if they ruin your reputation, they will be rich.¡± Jocelyn laughed at Eliza¡¯s words. Eliza reached out and pinched her cheek. At the same time, she said angrily, ¡°They¡¯re doing this to you. Are you going to continue waiting?¡± ¡°Jocelyn, resist!¡± Eliza¡¯s emerald eyes were fixed on Jocelyn. However, Jocelyn told Eliza what she had told her a while back. ¡°It¡¯s not time yet.¡± ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s up to you. If I go on nagging you about that, I¡¯ll go crazy.¡± Eliza waved her hand at Jocelyn and turned her head away. She did not want to look at Jocelyn¡¯s face anymore. Because they didn¡¯t study the same major, Jocelyn and Eliza parted at the gate. ¡°If you end school early, remember to send me a message. Wait for me.¡± Eliza took out her phone and waved it at Jocelyn, then she turned around and went in the other direction. The reason she came was to send Jocelyn to class so that no one would cause trouble for her. However, more troubles were yet to come in the classroom. Chapter 129 - Confronting the whole Classroo Chapter 129 Confronting the whole Classroom The impact of this rumor was more serious than Jocelyn and Eliza thought. When Jocelyn walked into the classroom, most of the people in the lecture hall, which could accommodate 100 people, looked in her direction. A small number of people were still focused on the book in their hands or the phones in their hands. However, soon, the attention of this small group of people was also attracted. ¡°Oh, Jocelyn, you look like you¡¯ve been doing well these past two days. Is it because a man satisfied you in your bed?¡± The girl who spoke was chewing candy. Her red lips made her look like a devil from a book. Her voice was loud and sharp, instantly attracting the attention of many people. Seeing that someone actually brought this up in front of Jocelyn, the students in the classroom looked at Jocelyn maliciously. A few of the playboys even whistled at Jocelyn. ¡°You can contact me if you need me. I¡¯m pretty good in bed. All the girls I¡¯ve slept with will fall in love with me.¡± The man stuck out his tongue and made a suggestive gesture. At the same time, he reached out his hand to his crotch and showed her how heavy his stick was. The classroom became lively at the man¡¯s bold move. Laughter and whistles sounded one after another, like a huge wave that hit Jocelyn hard, making her dizzy and her ears ring. Before, Jocelyn didn¡¯t feel that hurt when she looked at the malicious comments online. But now, facing her fellow students who were looking down on her, Jocelyn felt like she was about to faint. Jocelyn stood rooted to the ground like a statue. Her hands were clenched into fists, and in her hands was the hem of her dress. Because she was too angry, Jocelyn¡¯s face slowly turned red, and her body became as stiff as a steel plate. However, the malicious intent towards her in the crowd did not stop. ¡°oh, our pampered little princess seems to be on the verge of tears. What should we do? She won¡¯t complain about us to her fianc¨¦, will she?¡± Someone spoke in a sarcastic manner. ¡°She¡¯s already an adult. I don¡¯t think she¡¯ll cry and run back home like a child after being scolded, right?¡± ¡°How do you know that she won¡¯t? She¡¯s Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e, and her status is very noble!¡± The girl raised her eyebrows and looked at Jocelyn from the corner of her eyes. She continued, ¡°Normally, you look like a nun in a church. I thought you were a pure piece of paper, but it turns out that you¡¯re a dirty newspaper.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve always been curious why a figure like Aren would take a fancy to a person like you. It turns out that you¡¯re good in bed.¡± ¡°Since you are here, why don¡¯t you teach us how to seduce a rich man?¡± After saying that, the girl laughed out loud. Jocelyn looked over and saw her heavy makeup and large pink lips. The people in the classroom laughed exaggeratedly. Just when everyone thought that Jocelyn would not talk back, she spoke. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m a person who doesn¡¯t like trouble. Most of the time, I¡¯ll just stay quiet to prevent myself from getting involved in troubles.¡± ¡°I thought that everyone was an adult with a clear mind and discerning eyes, but it turns out that I was wrong, and I was dead wrong.¡± As Jocelyn spoke, she walked in the direction of the girls. When she finished speaking, she was in front of them. Jocelyn¡¯s eyes were as calm as a dead lake. Her originally sparkling eyes were now dim, making her look especially intimidating. She successfully made the girl, who was laughing, shut her mouth. ¡°What are you doing here? Do you want to whisper something to me?¡± The girl forced herself to be calm and looked into Jocelyn¡¯s eyes. However, three seconds later, she looked away uncomfortably. Realizing that she behaved a little cowardly, the girl suddenly stood up from her seat. With her height advantage, she looked down at Jocelyn and shouted, ¡°Speak if you want to. Why are you standing so close to me? I¡¯m telling you, I¡¯m not interested in women. Don¡¯t get closer, or I¡¯ll hit you!¡± Chapter 130 - Irritated Rabbit Chapter 130 Irritated Rabbit The girl brandished her fist in the air, but there was no fear on Jocelyn¡¯s face. She even smiled at the girl. This action of Jocelyn successfully angered the girl. She took a step forward impolitely and pushed Jocelyn¡¯s shoulder, making her almost bump into the corner of the table. ¡°What are you smiling at! Is what I said funny? Are you asking for a beating?!¡±. The girl chose to use violence to cover up her guilt and panic. However, the next moment, the rabbit-like Jocelyn grabbed the girl¡¯s collar with one hand, and with the other hand, she grabbed the woman¡¯s hair, smashing her against the table. With a loud bang, the noisy classroom instantly fell silent. No one expected Jocelyn to suddenly attack. The girl¡¯s forehead bumped into the corner of the table, and blood flowed out almost immediately. ¡°I really don¡¯t like using violence, but why do you have to force me? Why do you have to say groundless things to slander me? Why do you have to use such vulgar words to humiliate me?¡± Jocelyn grabbed the girl¡¯s hair and pulled her up to face her. The distance between their heads was so close that Jocelyn could smell the perfume on her and the smell of blood. ¡°Aren¡¯t you a girl? Since we¡¯re both girls, what good is it for you to cause trouble for me?¡± Jocelyn looked confused. ¡°How dare you hit me?¡± The girl¡¯s head was dizzy from the bump, but her hair was held in Jocelyn¡¯s hand, and the pain made her face twist. ¡°So what? Do you know what you¡¯ve done wrong?¡± Jocelyn shook her hand, making the girl scream again. ¡°If you didn¡¯t do it, why would there be such rumors in school? I only said what I heard. What¡¯s wrong with that!¡± The girl wanted to grab Jocelyn¡¯s hair with her hands and retaliate. In fact, she was already in so much pain that she could not take it anymore, but she couldn¡¯t give in to Jocelyn like that. If she lowered her head to Jocelyn in front of all her classmates, how was she going to survive on campus? But before her hand could touch Jocelyn¡¯s hair, Jocelyn slammed her back on the table. ¡°Then according to your logical thinking, can I understand that as long as someone says something bad about you, you must have done it? Otherwise, why would they say so? And if I repeat what that person says, I won¡¯t be wrong, because I¡¯m just saying what I heard, right?¡± Without waiting for the girl to reply, Jocelyn grabbed the girl¡¯s hair and slammed her head against the table. After three collisions, half of the girl¡¯s face was covered in blood. Such violence made everyone in the classroom think of Jocelyn differently. In the future, if anyone told them that Jocelyn was a quiet and easy to bully girl, they would definitely gouge out his eyes and throw him to the ground. Some people felt that what Jocelyn was doing was too much. After all, the girl did not cause any substantial harm to Jocelyn. She just said a few words. However, a small number of people felt that Jocelyn was simply too handsome. She was like an inviolable female warrior! Looking at the girl who was knocked out by her, Jocelyn did not pity her at all. She used the tip of her foot to poke the girl¡¯s limp body, and her angel-like pure face was expressionless. ¡°I know why you said bad things about me. It¡¯s because I saw you peeing in your pants in volleyball class when the volleyball was flying at you with my own eyes. You were afraid that I would say these embarrassing things to people, so you said bad things about me and wanted people to hate me. That way, people won¡¯t believe anything I say.¡± No one expected Jocelyn to say such a thing after beating her up. For a moment, everyone looked confused, but they subconsciously looked at the girl who had been knocked unconscious. ¡°Is what Jocelyn said true?¡± Some people were already thinking along with what Jocelyn said, trying to remember if the girl was acting strangely in that class. Meanwhile, some people were very suspicious of what Jocelyn said, because they thought Jocelyn was just using the same logic to retaliate against the girl. The logic goes like this: since you think that the rumors can¡¯t be wrong, I¡¯ll say a rumor and pin it on your head so that you can experience the pain of being entangled by the rumors.¡± However, at this moment, no one dared to ask Jocelyn for confirmation, because she shifted her gaze to the boy who was whistling at her just now. Chapter 131 - One Versus Many Chapter 131 One Versus Many As Jocelyn approached, the boy did not look afraid at all. He even flexed his biceps excitedly and stood up. With his height of nearly two meters, he could easily block Jocelyn¡¯s petite body. ¡°You want to hit me?¡± The boy looked down at Jocelyn and deliberately stuck out his tongue to flirt with her. Clearly, he was provoking Jocelyn. ¡°I¡¯m not that girl. You can¡¯t grab my hair and sneak an attack on me, babe.¡± The man reached out with his large hand to touch Jocelyn¡¯s face. There was infatuation in his eyes. In fact, he had already noticed Jocelyn a long time ago. This girl looked like an angel, but unfortunately, at that time, he still had a girlfriend and a few female companions. They occupied too much of his time, and because Jocelyn was not in school during his spare time, he was unable to build a good relationship with her. By the time he finally got rid of those girls, Jocelyn was already engaged to Aren. He thought that he would never have the chance to taste this sweetheart again, but he did not expect her to be a slut. When the news that Jocelyn¡¯s personal life was messy and that she was sleeping with a man spread online, he was very happy and was even prepared to hook up with her. Of course, in order to hook up with Jocelyn successfully, he didn¡¯t stop talking bad about her online. As long as he tarnished Jocelyn¡¯s reputation and made her fall from the sky to the ground, he would be able to obtain her. Just when he thought that he was about to succeed, he didn¡¯t expect that Aren would speak up for Jocelyn, making the public opinion take a turn, and making him think that his chance was gone. However, God heard his most sincere call and gave him another chance. This time, he would not miss it no matter what. This woman had to belong to him. The boy licked his sharp teeth, excited by the imagined naked body in his mind. Looking at the lewd expression on the man¡¯s face, Jocelyn slapped him hard without hesitation. The crisp sound and the pain in his face made the boy narrow his eyes. At this moment, the huge thing beneath him was already standing on end. The gray sweatpants made its outline look especially obvious. Jocelyn did not expect that the boy would actually want to make love with her in such a public place. This made her feel extremely disgusted. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s disgusted face, the boy looked disdainful. He raised his voice and sized up Jocelyn with a superior attitude. ¡°What happened to you has already spread on the Internet and on campus. You¡¯ve slept with countless men and are no longer a virgin. Why are you still acting like a nun in front of me?¡± ¡°If they can make you happy, I can make you happy too. If you don¡¯t like being in the classroom, we can go elsewhere. I have no objections. It won¡¯t hurt to have another male companion, will it?¡±. ¡°We¡¯re just the same. Stop acting in front of me. It¡¯ll get annoying if you act too much.¡± Looking at the man who spoke as if he knew her very well, Jocelyn gritted her teeth. Jocelyn was not interested in talking to a man who could only think about sex. She knew that she could not defeat this man with violence, but she had to teach him a lesson and show her classmates her attitude. They said such inappropriate things in front of her. If she were to tolerate it this time, she would never be able to keep her head up again. Jocelyn would not admit to anything that she had not done. She pursed her lips. When the man reached out to touch her again, Jocelyn suddenly kicked the man¡¯s stick. ¡°Ouch!¡± The man¡¯s heart-wrenching scream made all the male students subconsciously clench their legs and cover their lower bodies. They seemed to have heard something shatter. The man who looked cocky just now was now lying on the ground, his forehead covered in cold sweat from the pain. Of the two people who provoked Jocelyn in a row, one was knocked unconscious on the ground, and the other was kicked in the lower half of his body. The two of them did not have a good ending, which made everyone look at Jocelyn with fear. Some people even started to recall what they had just said, whether they had spoken too loudly or if Jocelyn had heard them. In fact, they weren¡¯t supposed to be scared of Jocelyn because they clearly outnumbered her. However, the ruthless look on Jocelyn¡¯s face was deeply etched in their minds. They subconsciously thought that Jocelyn was not someone to be trifled with, especially when Aren was backing her up. Chapter 132 - Steel-toothed Rabb Chapter 132 Steel-toothed Rabbit The main reason why they were so impudent in front of Jocelyn before was because of their previous knowledge about her. Jocelyn was, in everyone¡¯s eyes, an introverted girl who was as quiet as a rabbit. Even if they teased her and humiliated her, they believed that Jocelyn would never dare to resist. However, they forgot that a woman who Aren liked wouldn¡¯t be a pushover either. Everyone was kicking themselves for being rude today and hoped that Jocelyn did not remember their names or the offensive words they said. When Jocelyn looked at them, the people who said bad things about her subconsciously looked away to avoid eye contact with her. Seeing that everyone was afraid, Jocelyn gradually relaxed. In fact, dealing with two people was already Jocelyn¡¯s limit. If someone continued to stand up against her at this moment, she did not know if she would still have the strength and courage to confront the third person. Fortunately, things were developing in a good direction, and no one came out to provoke her. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you guys are thinking, but I hope you can open your eyes and use your brains to think about whether the rumors are true or not.¡± ¡°Just the fact that you humiliated and slandered me today is enough for me to put you to jail.¡± ¡°Next time, if I hear some false rumors coming out of your mouths. Even if you are my classmates, I¡¯ll get my lawyer to press charges against you.¡± ¡°When the time comes, you will have to repent in prison.¡± After saying what she wanted to say, Jocelyn found an empty seat and sat down, not caring what an impact her words had caused among the students. Her cold expression made the classmates sitting beside her pick up their books and find other seats. At this moment, Jocelyn realized that her hands were actually trembling slightly, and her body was weak. Jocelyn felt that it was extremely embarrassing to be like this, but she could not help but be happy, happy that she had taken the first step. Although she might never be friends with her classmates again after what happened today, Jocelyn did not regret it. She even took out her phone to share the good news with Eliza. Jocelyn knew that Eliza had always wanted to see herself change, to see herself grow stronger, to see herself stop being bullied. In the past, she would always tell Eliza to wait, but now, she could finally tell Eliza proudly that she had made it! Eliza, who was in class, received a message from Jocelyn. When she saw Jocelyn recount what she had done and done, her eyes lit up. She could even imagine how handsome Jocelyn was at that time. After Eliza gave Jocelyn some encouragement in the message, she asked her to meet her at the cafe on the campus after school. At this moment, Jocelyn still did not know that what she had done in the classroom had been posted online by her classmates and spread to other classes. Jocelyn became famous on campus again, but this time, she did not rely on Aren but on herself. Because Eliza was too excited, she wasn¡¯t in a mood for her class at all. She decided to sneak out of the class and came to the place where Jocelyn had agreed to meet up with her. After ten minutes or so, Jocelyn arrived at the cafe. When the bell rang, Eliza instantly looked up and saw Jocelyn walking towards her. She pounced on her and hugged her, screaming in excitement. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect that my little bunny would one day evolve to a steel-toothed bunny. I¡¯m really touched. I no longer have to worry about you.¡± Eliza touched her face, pretending to wipe away the tears that weren¡¯t there. Jocelyn was led by Eliza to their seats. ¡°I need you to tell me in person what happened in the classroom just now. I want to hear it with my own ears.¡± Chapter 133 - Old Love Chapter 133 Old Love While Jocelyn was amused by Eliza¡¯s excitement, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. ¡°What¡¯s there to say? It¡¯s exactly like what I told you in the message I sent you.¡± Jocelyn sat opposite Eliza. After taking a sip of the iced coffee, she felt a refreshing feeling emanating from her body, making her squint happily. ¡°It¡¯s different. I want to hear you say it. And I want to hear the details.¡± At Eliza¡¯s request, Jocelyn paused for a moment and started talking. Because Eliza warned everyone and the way Jocelyn behaved, the rumors about Jocelyn gradually died down. No one wanted to mess with Eliza, the rich crazy bitch, and no one wanted to mess with Jocelyn, the woman who would attack at the drop of a hat. People gossiped because they wanted to kill time, but they did not want to cause trouble for themselves, so Maria¡¯s plan fell flat again. Those rumors disappeared in less than half a day. At the same time, Aren and Diana were also sitting in the cafe like Jocelyn. ¡°Long time no see. How have you been recently?¡± Diana was wearing a long white dress. Her golden hair was braided into a long braid that hung down to her chest. In fact, Diana looked better in bright colors, but before leaving the house, she still chose such a simple dress. Even her favorite red lips were changed to a faint fleshy pink. Her simple dress and the smile on her lips made her look like a goddess that had walked out of the moon. From the moment she entered the cafe, she attracted the attention of everyone. Many men were tempted to approach Diana and asked for her phone number, but unfortunately, Aren appeared. He looked strikingly handsome in a simple gray suit. In an instant, Diana and Aren became the center of attention of the entire cafe. Diana stirred the coffee in front of her and waited for Arun to answer. Her gaze was like a breeze in the summer when it landed on Aren. No matter how much time had passed, no matter how many men she met overseas, Aren was always the most outstanding man she had seen. It was not that no men had pursued her overseas over the years, but whenever she thought of Aren, she could not bring herself to accept them. If there was really one person in the world that made her want to grow old with him, that person must be Aren. So for her own happiness, as long as Aren did not start a family or get married, she would not give up easily. Although it was not good to do this and she felt sorry for the girl named Jocelyn, she knew she had to for the sake of the rest of her life. She couldn¡¯t give her happiness and her lover to Jocelyn, but she was willing to compensate Jocelyn. She would give her enough money so that Jocelyn could live the rest of her life happily. Seeing that Aren was sitting in front of her but did not speak, Diana asked, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer me? Have you already forgotten about me?¡± ¡°No,¡± Aren finally said. The answer made Diana smile in delight. ¡°I ordered you something you used to like, I don¡¯t know if my memory still serves me tho.¡± Diana looked at Aren with anticipation. Under such a gaze, Aren could not say no. He picked up the white coffee cup and took a sip. Brown liquid flowed into his mouth, mixed with bitterness that ordinary people could not accept. ¡°How is it? Does it still taste like before?¡± Diana looked at Aren in anticipation, waiting for his opinion and answer. The taste was indeed the same as before, but his mood while drinking coffee was very different from before. Looking at the brown liquid in the cup, Aren¡¯s heart fluttered. He did not expect to see Diana so soon. He was even prepared to never see her again. He was even prepared to let go of their relationship back then, but why did she appear now? ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to pursue your music dream? Why didn¡¯t you continue to stay in Vienna?¡± Aren didn¡¯t answer Diana¡¯s question, but instead asked what he wanted to know. He wanted to hear an answer from her. Chapter 134 - You Are Too Late Chapter 134 You Are Too Late ¡°Is this answer important to you?¡± Diana asked, looking straight at Aren. She didn¡¯t answer Arun¡¯s question directly because she felt that it was a trap. Or rather, it was an answer that she wasn¡¯t ready to tell Aren yet. What should she say? Should she tell Aren truthfully that her hand was injured and she couldn¡¯t continue pursuing her music dream? What would Aren think if he knew the answer? He would definitely think that she came back to him because she could not continue her musical dream. Aren had such a strong ego, he wouldn¡¯t be satisfied with this answer. Should she deny it? However, this was not a secret. As long as one wanted to find out the real reason, one could easily find out. What was the point of denying it? It would only make Aren feel that she had learned to lie during the years when she was pursuing his music dream. This would ruin her image in Aren¡¯s heart. The best thing to do now was to tell Aren when she regained his love. This way, even if Aren felt uncomfortable, he wouldn¡¯t let go of her easily. At the thought that she would be surrounded by Aren¡¯s love again, the way Diana looked at him became even softer and more affectionate. But this look was not what Aren wanted. Compared to this affectionate look of Diana¡¯s, he wanted an answer more. Without a clear answer, this reunion seemed unnecessary. As Aren waited for Diana to answer, he thought about Jocelyn¡¯s eyes that were filled with tears and wondered when she would come back to beg him to forgive her. Three days had already passed. If she could not hold on, it was not a shameful thing to admit defeat to her man. Aren subconsciously knocked twice on the table with his knuckles, making Diana¡¯s smile freeze. She couldn¡¯t believe that Aren was actually getting impatient with her! Was it because the influence Jocelyn brought on Aren was too great, so great that she could even make Aren forget Diana and everything that happened between them. ¡°Why did you come to find me today? Is it just to catch up with me here?¡± Aren looked at the lingering affection in Diana¡¯s eyes and felt a sharp pain in his heart. However, this pain was completely tolerable for him. ¡°My time is very precious. I don¡¯t want to waste my time on meaningless conversations and reunions. If you just want to ask me out for coffee to kill time, then I¡¯ll leave first. I have something to do.¡± With that, Aren stood up. Seeing that he was about to leave, Diana reached out and grabbed his arm, her large eyes filled with tears. The pain in his heart was spreading, but it was nothing compared to the pain he felt when he found out that Diana was going to abandon him to Vienna. Aren glanced at the slender hand that was clutching his. Diana used so much strength that even Aren felt a dull pain on his wrist. ¡°Why are you so cruel to me? No matter what, we had three good years together, didn¡¯t we?¡± ¡°Have you forgotten all the sweetness and beauty of the past? Am I not even worthy of having a meal or coffee with you?¡± ¡°Aren, why don¡¯t we start all over again?¡± When Diana came to see Aren, she did not plan to suggest starting all over again, but in a panic, she was driven to say what she truly wanted. She had a feeling that if she didn¡¯t say it immediately, she might never get the chance again. Diana¡¯s plea and tears hit Aren really hardt, making him stop in his tracks again. ¡°Weren¡¯t you the first person to be cruel?¡± Hearing that, Diana tightened her grip. ¡°The reason I agreed to come out with you today is not because I want to rekindle my feelings for you, but because I want an answer.¡± ¡°If you want to get back together with me, then I can only apologize. I already have a fianc¨¦e, and you are too late.¡± Aren shook Diana off. However, his gaze landed on Diana¡¯s face. It was obvious that he wanted an answer very badly, but Diana hesitated and didn¡¯t tell him. At the words ¡°you are too late¡¯, Diana couldn¡¯t hold back her tears anymore. She wanted to melt Aren¡¯s heart with her tears, but she was disappointed. Not getting the answer he wanted, Aren turned and left. Chapter 135 - Visiting Jocelyn in Her Campus Chapter 135 Visiting Jocelyn in Her Campus Looking at Aren¡¯s departing figure, Diana could not hold back her emotions anymore. For the first time, she cried out loud without caring about her image. Aren opened the door and got into the car. Looking at Aren¡¯s red eyes in the rearview mirror, Luke couldn¡¯t help but sigh. If the scene of Aren meeting his old lover was caught on camera and made public, it would be very interesting. ¡°Will Master Aren kill me because I¡¯ve seen so much?¡± Luke thought. Nowadays, even being an assistant is dangerous. What a scary world. It was impossible for Aren to be completely unaffected by his ex-girlfriend, whom he had not seen in many years. However, when he saw Luke in front of him, shaking his head and sighing, Aren became angry. ¡°What is on your mind?¡± Aren¡¯s deep voice freaked out Luke, scaring him so much that his body trembled. He subconsciously wanted to stand up and apologize to Aren, but he accidentally bumped into the roof of the car. The wound from the last time was still not fully healed. This time, it hit the same spot again, making Luke cry in pain. Aren just wanted to ask what was on Luke¡¯s mind and why he had such a complicated expression on his face. He didn¡¯t expect his stupid assistant to do such a stupid thing. It seemed like Aren had to consider changing assistants. With how stupid Luke was now, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to hold this position for long Not knowing that he was in danger of losing his job, Luke hurriedly wiped the tears on his face and pretended to be calm, but he was already panicking like a startled animal. ¡°Nothing. I¡¯m just thinking about some work-related stuff. What can I do for you, Master Aren?¡± ¡°What kind of work makes him sigh like that?¡± Aren was curious, but he was not in the mood to ask. Aren planned to continue working at the company this afternoon, but after seeing Diana, he was no longer in the mood. He removed the tie from his neck and threw it on the seat. After unbuttoning two more buttons, he felt much better. ¡°Start the car,¡± Aren instructed. He did not want to stay outside this caf¨¦. Luke started the car obediently, but then turned and asked, ¡°Where do you want to go, Master Aren?¡± ¡°Go¡­¡± Aren subconsciously wanted to say go home, but for some reason, he thought of Jocelyn. Thinking that it had been three days since the two of them contacted each other, Aren said, ¡°Go and find Jocelyn.¡± Luke, who was already familiar with Jocelyn¡¯s routine, didn¡¯t hesitate when he heard this. He drove straight to the Ivy University where Jocelyn was at. Luke thought to himself, ¡°Is he going to be honest with Miss Jocelyn about him meeting his ex-girlfriend secretly, but isn¡¯t it a little inappropriate to see her empty-handed?¡± No girl would stay calm when their fianc¨¦ met their ex-girlfriend. And to appease an angry girlfriend, a gift was necessary. But Aren did not seem to know this basic common sense. At this thought, Luke stole a glance at the rearview mirror, only to find Aren staring at him. ¡°Why are you looking at me instead of looking at the road?¡± Aren frowned, unhappy with Luke¡¯s attitude towards work. ¡°I just thought that you might need to bring something to see Miss Jocelyn.¡± Luke hesitated for a moment and said what he was thinking. ¡°Do I need to bring a gift to see her?¡± Aren sneered in disbelief. Jocelyn was his fianc¨¦e, not his partner. Why did he need to give her gifts when he was meeting her? Moreover, he still remembered how Jocelyn left him alone. She was the one who did something wrong, so she should take the initiative to see him and apologize for her actions. He was being magnanimous enough to take the initiative to see Jocelyn, why would he still need to bring gifts to please her? Aren snorted disdainfully. Hearing the snort, Luke shrank his neck. He felt like he was in an air-conditioned room that was only 18 ¡ãC. ¡°This is your first time going to see Miss Jocelyn on campus. If you don¡¯t bring some gifts, Miss Jocelyn will be made a laughing stock by her classmates.¡± ¡°And it won¡¯t take up too much time to buy a gift.¡± Chapter 136 - Unable to Find Her Classroom Chapter 136 Unable to Find Her Classroom At the risk of angering Aren, Luke expressed his thoughts with a shudder. Where in New York could Aren find a good assistant like him? He had lost two pounds recently because of Aren¡¯s marriage. If Aren did not give him a big bonus at the end of the year, he would definitely cry. As Luke thought to himself, he carefully observed Aren¡¯s expression in the rearview mirror. Aren first sneered in disdain, then looked deep in thought. Finally, he said flatly, ¡°Then go to the flower shop to buy a bouquet later. I¡¯m not trying to make her happy. I just don¡¯t want people to think I¡¯m stingy.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Luke looked stern, but he was feeling happy for Aren inside. He knew that Aren was a little weird, but he didn¡¯t expect him to be so weird. He obviously wanted to give Miss Jocelyn flowers, but he wouldn¡¯t admit it no matter what. Luke parked his car in front of a flower shop. ¡°Please wait a moment. I¡¯ll be right out.¡± With that, Luke walked into the flower shop. This seemed to be a small flower shop, but when one walked in, they would find that the small shop was packed with all kinds of flowers, as if life was flourishing. Without needing to buy, just looking at it would make people feel happy from the bottom of their hearts. ¡°Sir, what kind of flowers do you want to buy? Is it for someone?¡± The owner smiled and sized up Luke with his light blue eyes. After confirming that Luke was a big customer, his smile became even friendlier. ¡°I need a bouquet of roses for my girlfriend,¡± Luke said. ¡°I wonder if you have any special requests for the bouquet?¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s not pretty.¡± Luke didn¡¯t know much about flowers, but girls liked pretty things, so as long as it was done beautifully. Hearing Luke¡¯s request, the owner smiled even more happily. He liked these kinds of rich and agreeable customers. ¡°Alright, please wait here for a moment.¡± The owner was very quick. He gathered the prettiest and most expensive flowers in the store and in ten minutes, he made a large bouquet of red roses for Luke. Luke looked at the bouquet in his hand and was very satisfied with the owner¡¯s flower arrangement skills. He paid the bill without hesitation. ¡°If you think the service is satisfactory, you¡¯re welcome to come back again.¡± Luke returned to the car with the red roses in his arms. He placed the red roses beside Aren and started the car again, heading to the Ivy University where Jocelyn was. Jocelyn, who was chatting with Eliza over coffee, did not know that her fianc¨¦, Aren, was already on his way to find her. Seeing that it was almost time for lunch break, Jocelyn stuffed the last bite of cake on the plate into her mouth and urged Eliza. ¡°We need to hurry up. It¡¯s almost time for the next class. The professor for my next class is Professor Russell. He hates it when his students are late.¡± Although Eliza and Jocelyn were not in the same major, Eliza was familiar with Professor Russell¡¯s name. In the entire school, Professor Russell was ranked in the top five in terms of strictness. At this thought, Eliza ignored the cupcakes on her plate. She picked up her bag and walked out with Jocelyn. ¡°Oh my god, darling, I feel bad for you. Let¡¯s go quickly. Don¡¯t let Professor Russell catch you being late for class, or you will be done for,¡± Jocelyn and Eliza quickly ran towards the teaching building. The moment Jocelyn sat down, Professor Russell appeared in the classroom. He looked at the packed classroom with a face as stern as usual. Soon, the bell rang, signaling the beginning of his reign. Aren was holding the roses in his arms with an unnatural expression. When the bell rang, he entered the campus. When he stood on campus, he realized that he didn¡¯t know what Jocelyn¡¯s major was and the classroom she was in. This made Aren¡¯s face stiffen. Chapter 137 - Chance Encounter Chapter 137 Chance Encounter A handsome man with roses in his hand standing in the campus was sure to catch a lot of attention. As a student of the jewelry design major, Asina was beautiful and appealing. She was like a female warrior from ancient Greek mythology. Her honey-colored skin, smooth muscles, and powerful eyes made her look like a restless leopard. From afar, she saw Aren, who was holding roses in his hand, and there was an extraordinary aura around him. ¡°When did our school have such a strikingly handsome man? I really don¡¯t know which lady got his favor and made him come to see her with roses. I¡¯m so envious.¡± The person who spoke was her roommate, Angela, who was standing next to Asina. They studied in the same major and were classmates, so the two of them were living outside school in a shared apartment. Angela and Asina looked different. Just like her name, Angela looked like an angel painted in a church. She had medium-long golden curly hair, a round face, and a pair of round eyes. On her fair skin, there were freckles and a red and juicy mouth, making her look like a teenager. However, in fact, she was well over 20. Asina glanced at Angela, who was acting cute with her hands on her face. Asina played with her long brown hair and said confidently, ¡°I don¡¯t know who he is here to see, but he is mine.¡± Asina pushed her hair behind her ear. Before Angela could react, she swayed her hips and went up to Aren. ¡°Hey, sir, I think you¡¯re lost. Do you need my help?¡± Asina puffed out her chest and presented her big breasts to Aren. She knew what men liked. She was confident that she could make this man kneel before her, but the development of the situation was completely different from what she expected. Instead of looking interested in her, Aren took a step back to put some distance between them. He even sneezed loudly. ¡°Please don¡¯t be so close to me. The smell of you makes me feel a little uncomfortable.¡± Aren frowned at the woman who had appeared out of nowhere and was leaning closer to him. The strong perfume smell on her body stimulated his nose, making him sneeze uncontrollably. At the same time, he was dizzy and disgusted. Aren wondered if the woman in front of him had poured the entire bottle of perfume on her. Asina froze at Aren¡¯s reaction. She had never been despised by a man like this. This was the greatest stain in her life. She could imagine Angela laughing at her behind her back. ¡°I want to ask where the fashion designer class is,¡± Aren asked. Although he didn¡¯t like the smell of her perfume, he hated standing there like an idiot while holding the roses. This would make him feel like he was the monkey in a zoo. If it was before, of course, Asina wouldn¡¯t mind giving Aren directions, but he had embarrassed her just now, so how could she help him? Asina snorted coldly and walked towards Angela without looking back. At the same time, she thought to herself, ¡°You want to go to the fashion design building? Then go and find it yourself. It¡¯s best if you break your legs while looking for it.¡± Asina stood in front of Angela and said unhappily, ¡°Don¡¯t you wanna go to the library to read? Let¡¯s go, or we might not be able to find a good seat.¡± Asina urged Angela, but her attention was completely on Aren. Although there were many men who liked her and many suitors, they were all older uncles who did not care about their figure at all. They were all as fat as fat pigs and reeked of alcohol. This made Angela very unhappy, and Asina always looked down on her because of that. After all, the people who courted Asina were all rich young masters. Even if there were one or two poor young men mixed in, they were still handsome young men, and not old men like hers. Because of this, she was often mocked by Asina, but now her chance to turn around was here. Angela looked at Aren with shining eyes. Every time she went out with Asina, the men would only look at Asina¡¯s body. However, Aren did not care about Asina. Did this mean that Asina was not his type? Then, would she have a chance? At this thought, Angela got excited. Chapter 138 - The Feeling of Being In Love Chapter 138 The Feeling of Being In Love ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. We can go to the library later. I think this gentleman is really in a hurry. Why don¡¯t we help him first?¡± Angela blinked her large grape-like eyes at Asina and then ran towards Aren. She knew that Asina looked down on her, but if she made a man who refused Asina to fall in love with her, she would not be able to laugh at her anymore. When she was only a step away from Aren, Angela pretended to sprain her foot and lean forward. She wanted to fall into Aren¡¯s arms to close the distance between them, but she did not expect him to dodge. Angela fell to the ground, her legs and arms bruised. This sudden turn of events made Asina, who was still a little unhappy, laugh. Angela had successfully made herself a walking embarrassment. Seeing that Angela made a fool of herself, Asina found Aren much more pleasing to the eye. Aren was no fool. He had built a business empire at a young age. How could he not tell what was on Angela¡¯s mind? Aren frowned and looked away from Angela who was on the ground. He casually looked in a direction and planned to look for Jocelyn himself. Angela, who was lying on the ground, watched as Aren left. When she heard Asina¡¯s laughter behind her, tears welled up in her eyes. She had never been humiliated like this before. A strong sense of shame overwhelmed Angela, making her body tremble. Seeing that Angela was still lying on the ground and unwilling to get up, Asina stopped laughing After all, they were classmates from the same major, and they had been roommates for quite some time, so it was inevitable that they had some kind of friendship. Just when Asina was walking towards Angela to help her up, a long and slender hand reached Angela. ¡°Miss, I wonder if I have the honor of helping you up.¡± The sound of his voice was like that of a cello, and the slender and clean palm that was handed to her made Angela forget to cry for a moment. With such a gentle and clean voice, he shouldn¡¯t be too ugly, right? With this in mind, Angela looked up. Just as she had guessed, the man in front of her had dyed his hair icy-blue. This loud color didn¡¯t look incompatible with him at all. Instead, it made him look like a daffodil in the national park. He was really too handsome. Angela was stunned by Bevis¡¯ face, especially when he was holding a large bouquet of sunflowers. The color of the sunflowers, coupled with his smile, was enough to dazzle people. ¡°Miss, aren¡¯t you going to get up?¡± Bevis winked at Angela playfully. Hearing Bevis¡¯s voice again, Angela finally realized what an embarrassing situation she was in. She wanted to get up quickly, but she didn¡¯t want to miss the opportunity to hold Bevis¡¯s hand. After a moment of hesitation, Angela placed her hand on Bevis¡¯s palm. She felt like she had sullied a pure angel with her dusty hand. She blushed and was helped up by Bevis. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I think I made your hand dirty,,¡± Angela whispered, taking a careful look at Bevis¡¯ face, hoping she wouldn¡¯t see disgust towards her on his face. Fortunately, Bevis only glanced at his palm and then smiled gently. He did not look angry about it at all. ¡°I don¡¯t think you stained my hand. Look, it¡¯s very clean.¡± Bevis showde Angela his palm. There was indeed no dust on it, which relieved Angela, but also made her heart beat faster. She felt that she had fallen in love with this man at first sight. ¡°I think your leg is injured. Maybe you need to go to the infirmary to deal with the wound on your leg. It won¡¯t be good if a beautiful girl has scars on her body.¡± Bevis pointed at Angela¡¯s injured leg with a look of pity on his face, making Angela feel like she was treasured by him. Although this was the first time they met, Angela already felt like she was in love. Chapter 139 - Getting Rejected Ruthlessly Chapter 139 Getting Rejected Ruthlessly She had never felt such strong feelings for a man before. At this moment, there was only one thought in Angela¡¯s mind. She wanted this man to belong to her, and she wanted to be his girlfriend! This feeling was unprecedentedly strong, and it was even stronger than when she was trying to get into Ivy University. Because of her excitement, Angela¡¯s heart was beating so fast that it almost broke out of her chest. Angela bit her lower lip and made up her mind. She knew that her eyes were the most beautiful part of her face and was very good at expressing her emotions with her eyes. At this moment, her large watery eyes were filled with shyness and timidity. She looked at Bevis carefully and said, ¡°My leg seems to be injured and it¡¯s a little difficult for me to move. Can you help me to the infirmary?¡±. Her eyes were as cute as a fawn¡¯s. She practiced it countless times in the mirror and was confident that Bevis would never reject her request. However, she did not expect that Asina would come over and cause trouble. ¡°I can help you to the infirmary. This gentleman is still holding a sunflower. I think he wants to find his girlfriend. Let¡¯s not waste his time. Let¡¯s go.¡± Asina said this as she hooked her arm through Angela¡¯s. Without giving Angela a chance to reject, she was about to drag her to the infirmary. Angela still had not gotten Bevis¡¯s contact number and did not even know his name, so she wouldn¡¯t possibly leave like that. Angela used all her might to remain on the spot so that Asina could not move her. She did not expect Angela to resist her so fiercely. Without knowing, Asina really let Angela stay. Angela suppressed her anger and secretly glared at Asina. After explaining, she looked at Bevis for help. ¡°Sir, can I trouble you to take me to the infirmary?¡± After saying that, Angela stuck her tongue out in embarrassment and lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong. Angela was confident that Bevis wouldn¡¯t reject her cuteness. However, Bevis looked troubled. His family ran a casino and alcohol business, and in that kind of environment, he had seen all kinds of women. He was already famous for being a Casanova in New York City at such a young age. He helped her up from the ground, but that did not mean that he wanted to walk into her trap and become her prey. Moreover, Angela was not his type at all. If he really wanted to pursue her, he would rather pursue Asina, who was standing beside her. Angela looked too young. Bevis thought that he was messing around with an underaged girl, which made him feel inexplicably bad. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but like what the lady said, I¡¯m in a hurry to see someone important to me. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t have time to send you to the infirmary.¡± ¡°If you need help, I can get someone to take you there,¡± Bevis said as his eyes started to dart around. It seemed like he was planning to find a random passerby on campus to send Angela to the infirmary. The development of the matter was completely different from what Angela expected, making her red face instantly pale. Looking at Bevis¡¯s apologetic gaze, Angela¡¯s lips trembled. She looked like she was about to cry at any moment. Bevis wanted to find someone to take over Angela, but he was so unlucky that there was no one on this long and wide road. Seeing that things were about to turn into a stalemate, Asina stood up. ¡°Angela, come on, I go to gym every day, so it¡¯s not a problem for me to carry someone like you to the infirmary.¡± Asina turned to Bevis and said, ¡°Sir, I¡¯m Angela¡¯s friend. Don¡¯t worry, leave her to me. I¡¯ll take her to the infirmary for treatment. Go ahead and don¡¯t make your friend wait too long.¡± Hearing that someone was willing to help Angela, Bevis smiled gratefully. ¡°That¡¯s great. In that case, I¡¯ll get going.¡± With that, Bevis left. Chapter 140 - Bevis Coming to See Jocelyn Chapter 140 Bevis Coming to See Jocelyn Instead of staying here and killing time with these two women, what was more important to him was to find Jocelyn, present the flowers in his hand to the beautiful Jocelyn, and ask her to introduce him to Aren. Although tobacco, wine, and casino business were very profitable, who would dislike having more money? Most of the casino business in the Yates family was in the East Side. But recently, for some reason, the person in charge of the East Side started to crack down on the Yates family. This caused the casino business in their family to plummet. The turnover in the past three months was far inferior to before. The Yates family needed to seek new businesses, but New York only had this many markets. Compared with other completely unfamiliar places, Bevis preferred to expand his businesses in the South Side controlled by Aren. After all, he knew Jocelyn here and she was Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e. He had tried courting Jocelyn before. Although he did not manage to woo her, he had given her many flowers and gifts. He believed that Jocelyn would help her in return. With the good impression from before, it would be much easier to ask Jocelyn to help him. Even if he had to pay a price for it, it was still better than going to the other two sides, right? At this thought, Bevis quickened his footsteps. To Angela, this was like stabbing a knife into her heart, making her heart ache uncontrollably. However, at this moment, not only did Asina not give her any comfort, but she also said mockingly, ¡°He¡¯s already far away. He won¡¯t come back.¡± ¡°This gentleman is so handsome and is holding a bouquet of romantic sunflowers. Clearly, he already has a girlfriend that he loves. You can¡¯t seduce him so stop wasting your time.¡± Compared to wasting your time on him, you might be better off going to the library to read some books? Maybe you can find a way to get sexy in those books.¡± ¡°But from the way I see it, you can¡¯t grow into a body like mine.¡± As Asina spoke, she showed Angela her voluptuous breasts, slender waist and body. What Asina did was like a stab to her already aching heart. Angela glared at Asina fiercely and pushed her away before running away. She hated Asina so much that she did not want to see her disgusting face ever again. Tears flowed down Angela¡¯s face as she ran. Unlike Aren, who was at a loss on the campus, Bevis had no issue navigating his way. Therefore, it only took Bevis nearly 20 minutes to arrive outside Jocelyn¡¯s classroom. Looking at Jocelyn who was sitting in the front row with her back straight and a serious expression on her face, a look of admiration flashed across Bevis¡¯s face, and he felt a little regretful. He really liked Jocelyn¡¯s face, and of course, he also liked Jocelyn¡¯s figure very much. Otherwise, he would not have taken the initiative to woo her. Unfortunately, Aren was one step faster than him. However, he couldn¡¯t blame her. After all, he only planned to have a romantic relationship with Jocelyn and not start a family with her. In fact, he decided to never get married in his life. Maybe that¡¯s why I lost Jocelyn to Aren, Bevis thought. There were students who were listening attentively in the class, and of course, there were also students who were distracted. The fact that Bevis was standing outside the classroom was quickly noticed by the students in the classroom. The people who saw him were all shocked and stunned by his icy-blue hair and exquisite appearance. They secretly took a picture of Bevis and quickly shared it with their friends. For a moment, many students lowered their heads in the classroom, making Professor Russell look unhappy. ¡°If you continue to look at the phones in your hands, you can leave now!¡± The students in the classroom couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Although they wanted to look at their phones, they didn¡¯t dare to anger Professor Russell. However, there would always be people who would lose their mind over something beautiful. Since they could not look at their phones, they thought they might as well look at Bevis through the window while discussing softly with their fellow students. ¡°He¡¯s holding sunflowers in his hand. I wonder who he¡¯s here for. Is his girlfriend in our class?¡± ¡°How can you be so sure that it has to be a girlfriend? What if he¡¯s looking for his boyfriend?¡± A boy retorted indignantly. Chapter 141 - A Gentlemans Invitation Chapter 141 A Gentleman¡¯s Invitation ¡°Rodney, you like boys doesn¡¯t mean all the boys in the world like boys.¡± The girl sitting beside Rodney rolled her eyes. If such a handsome and excellent boy was gay too, how were girls supposed to live? The girls couldn¡¯t take their eyes off Bevis. Being stared at by so many burning gazes, Bevis frowned. Just as he was wondering if he should wait for Jocelyn somewhere more inconspicuous, the bell rang, signaling the end of the class. Professor Russell glared at Bevis angrily. It was this annoying fellow who had been standing outside the window the entire time. If it wasn¡¯t for him, his students wouldn¡¯t be distracted. Professor Russell adjusted his glasses and put the book under his arm before pushing the door and walking out. When he came to Bevis, he stopped and sized him up with a sharp gaze. Even though they were both men, and even though Professor Russell had seen a lot of people, he had to admit that Bevis was indeed good-looking ¡°I don¡¯t care which school you¡¯re from. In the future, you¡¯re not allowed to stand outside the door when I teach. If I catch you again, I¡¯ll tell your professor to fail you.¡± For the students, this was definitely a very harsh punishment and very bad news. However, Bevis was no longer in school. This punishment was as harmless as a feather to him, but Bevis still nodded with an apologetic smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Professor. It¡¯s my fault. I¡¯ll pay attention next time.¡± The way that Bevis apologized made Professor Russel look a lot more pleased. He tightened his grip on the book under his arm and walked past Bevis. The classroom became lively after the professor left. Bevis adjusted his clothes and walked in with a sunflower in his arms. When Bevis stood in front of Jocelyn, she was packing up her books, planning to leave and find Eliza. However, the commotion in the class made her look up in wonder. ¡°Mr. Bevis, what are you doing here?¡± Jocelyn looked surprised. She remembered that Bevis was not a student of Ivy University. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s fair face that had a healthy glow to it, Bevis was amazed again. It was a pity that such a beautiful lady already had a fianc¨¦ who was even the leader of South Side. Bevis maintained a polite smile on his face, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking. He handed the sunflower in his arms to Jocelyn. ¡°Of course I came to Ivy University to see you. I wonder if I have the honor to invite Miss Jocelyn to dinner with me.¡± Bevis extended his palm and handed it to Jocelyn, making an invitation gesture. At this scene, the girls couldn¡¯t help but cover their mouths to suppress their excitement. They did not want their voices to ruin this beautiful moment, but someone could not help but discuss in a low voice. ¡°Hey, Rodney, I told you he likes girls.¡± The girl sitting beside Rodney smiled at him provocatively and proudly. Her expression annoyed Rodney, making him feel like his sexual orientation had been violated and discriminated against. Rodney felt that the veins on his forehead were bulging. He looked at the girl in front of him angrily and gasped for air. The smugness on the girl¡¯s face disappeared when she saw what was happening. She looked at Rodney uneasily and even moved away from him. She kept feeling that Rodney was very dangerous, as if he would grab her and eat her alive in any second. Before Rodney could say anything, he had already scared the girl pale. Chapter 142 - Aren Is Coming Chapter 142 Aren Is Coming ¡°So what? The girl he likes is not a good person anyway. Maybe when he knows what Jocelyn really is, he will fall in love with boys!¡± Rodney retorted loudly with a sinister voice. What Rodney said was heard loud and clear by everyone in the quiet lecture hall. His voice echoed across the spacious lecture hall and made people direct their attention at him. Rodney noticed that Bevis¡¯s eyes were on him, and he subconsciously straightened his back. However, the moment Rodney said that, he felt regret. The scene of Jocelyn hitting the man appeared in his mind at this moment, making Rodney break out in cold sweat. However, he was unwilling to show his weakness in front of Bevis, and he could not possibly take back his words and apologize in front of so many people. So even if he regretted it, he still looked innocently. ¡°What do you mean by what Jocelyn really is? Tell me about it.¡± Rodney¡¯s eyes lit up at the question. The question indicated that Bevis had no clue about Jocelyn. At the thought that he had already offended Jocelyn anyway, Rodney became bold and thought he might as well help Bevis escape from this evil witch, Jocelyn. At this moment, he was like a knight who was going to save the princess. His entire body seemed to be emitting an invisible radiance. He looked at Jocelyn disdainfully and said, ¡°Don¡¯t you know? Jocelyn hasn¡¯t gone back home at all these days. I don¡¯t know which man she is fooling around with. She is not only not grateful that Mr. Aren helped her clarify the rumors on the internet, but she even cheated on him.¡± As Rodney loudly accused Jocelyn of her ¡°crime,¡± he carefully observed Bevis¡¯ expression. He wanted to see with his own eyes how Bevis would react to that. However, he was disappointed as Bevis remained perfectly calm. Bevis knew Jocelyn very well. She was busy every day, either studying or working. How could she have time to fool around with other men? In short, Bevis did not believe what Rodney said about Jocelyn, but he was very grateful to Rodney because he gave him a chance to make Jocelyn like him. ¡°Please don¡¯t talk nonsense. I believe in Miss Jocelyn¡¯s character. She would never do such a thing.¡± Bevis stood firmly beside Jocelyn and defended her. What Bevis did comforted Jocelyn a little, and her tense face relaxed for a moment. Although she did not like Bevis, when faced with people who helped her, Jocelyn could not treat them coldly. ¡°Thank you for your trust in me,¡± Jocelyn said with a smile. Although Jocelyn only smiled very faintly, it was still seen by Aren who had just arrived. Looking at Jocelyn, who was cold to him but gentle to others, Aren suddenly felt that the roses in his hand were burning his hand like hot lava. Aren and Bevis had completely different styles. Different from Bevis¡¯s personality and appearance, Aren was an iceberg that could not be melted. But now, the iceberg was holding a bouquet of red roses. The contrast was so strong that many girls in the classroom were excited. ¡°Oh, my god! What kind of luck do I have today to be able to see two handsome guys?¡± A girl sitting closer to Aren in the front row held her chest with both hands and slowly fell back. She had an intoxicated expression on her face, looking like she had drunk a glass of strong vodka. Her drunken look successfully infected the people around her. ¡°Quick, let me see who the other lucky person in our class is. Let me see who exactly won the favor of this handsome man.¡± Some girls extended their necks and started searching the classroom. From the corner of their eye, they saw Aren tighten his grip on the rose in his hand and walk towards Jocelyn with a sharp gaze. ¡°Oh, Jesus, no.¡± Some girls covered their mouths in disbelief. Chapter 143 - Slandering Jocelyn Again Chapter 143 Slandering Jocelyn Again Didn¡¯t Jocelyn say that she was innocent? To defend her innocence, she even punched two people. Why were there two boys coming to see Jocelyn at the same time with flowers in their hands? Especially the one who came later, he looked like he was angry at Jocelyn. Clearly, Jocelyn was lying. She was not as innocent as she claimed. They had been deceived! Because of the appearance of the two men, Jocelyn¡¯s reputation, which had just been reversed, hit rock bottom again. Even without asking, Jocelyn could feel their hostility towards her from their eyes. She did not know what she had done to offend them to make them look at her like that. Just when Jocelyn was wondering, she heard Aren¡¯s voice. ¡°Jocelyn, have you finished your class?¡± Aren walked up to Jocelyn in big strides and stood between Jocelyn and Bevis. He had a lot to say to Jocelyn and was filled with anger. However, because a lot of people were watching, he had to refrain from saying them. Jocelyn did not expect to see Aren here, nor did she expect him to come to her with roses. This surprised Jocelyn, but she did not answer Aren immediately. Jocelyn¡¯s reaction made the anger in Aren burn even stronger. When she was facing Bevis just now, she was smiling so happily, but when she was facing him, she was absent-minded. What did Jocelyn mean? Did she think that he was not good enough for her? Or did she want to be with a Casanova like Bevis? At the thought of this possibility, Aren couldn¡¯t help but look away. He was afraid that if he looked at her again, he would raise a fist at Jocelyn. Maybe because the coldness emanating from Aren was too obvious, Jocelyn returned to her senses. She looked at Aren standing in front of her and could not help but ask, ¡°Are you here for me?¡± ¡°What else am I here for? There is no one I know in this school. If I didn¡¯t come to look for you, who else would I be looking for?¡± Aren glanced at the sunflower in Jocelyn¡¯s hand in annoyance. He snatched away the sunflowers and shoved the roses into her hand. Jocelyn did not expect Aren to do such a childish thing. She was too late to stop him and could only watch as the sunflower in her hand turned into roses. However, compared to the yellow sunflowers, she did love the roses more. She still could not understand why Aren gave her roses. He did not look like a man who liked romance. ¡°Then why did you come to me?¡± Looking at Aren, who was obviously angry, Jocelyn held the roses tightly in her arms, as if this could give her a sense of security. Although Aren was still not happy with Jocelyn smiling at Bevis, his anger dissipated a little when he saw Jocelyn holding the roses dearly in her arms. ¡°Do I need a reason to come see my fianc¨¦e?¡± Aren replied flatly. It took Aren less than two minutes to walk into the classroom and finish what he had to say. However, these two minutes were enough to let the people in the classroom know about the relationship between the three of them. They heard about Aren but never saw him in person. Many girls in the classroom shed tears of envy and jealousy when they saw how handsome Jocelyn¡¯s fianc¨¦ was. At the same time, some people were sizing Jocelyn, Bevis, and Aren up and down. Although they wanted to gossip, no one took the initiative to speak. However, Rodney seemed to have been struck by a thought as he pointed at Jocelyn and shouted, ¡°Mr. Aren, you¡¯ve been deceived by this woman! She¡¯s a nasty woman and she cheats on you.¡± ¡°Oh, right, she¡¯s also a violent woman! Before you came, she injured two of our classmates and even threatened us. She is a witch and a nasty woman. She is not worthy of you, Mr. Aren.¡± Rodney was filled with excitement. Compared with a playboy like Bevis, Aren¡¯s handsome appearance and robust body were obviously more to Rodney¡¯s taste. He wanted to win Aren¡¯s favor, and Jocelyn was his stumbling block. Moreover, he did not think that anything he said was wrong. He was helping Aren and doing a good deed! Chapter 144 - Lawyers Letter Chapter 144 Lawyer¡¯s Letter Looking at Rodney, who was barking at her like a mad dog, Jocelyn could not help but frown. She did not know what she had done to offend him that made him slander her in front of Bevis and then in front of Aren. Did she look like a pushover? Or did she not look intimidating enough just now? Jocelyn hugged the rose in her arms and sniffed at the rich fragrance. Her eyes were fixed on Rodney until he shut up. ¡°Threaten? I was just giving a kind reminder. I hope before you slander me next time, you can show some evidence.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a person, not a toy that you can shout or scold at will.¡± Looking at Rodney, who did not seem to know his mistake, Jocelyn felt a burning anger. However, after hearing Jocelyn¡¯s explanation, not only did Rodney not restrain himself, but he also became even more arrogant. He raised his eyebrows, shifted his gaze from Bevis to Aren, and smiled coldly. ¡°Evidence? Isn¡¯t the evidence with you? Jocelyn, when are you going to stop acting like a fool? The man just sent you a bunch of sunflowers and even invited you to dinner. Everyone witnessed it.¡± ¡°Jocelyn, don¡¯t you have to destroy the evidence before telling a lie. Otherwise, what you say will make us laugh.¡± Hearing that, Aren¡¯s face, which was already cold, turned even colder. Jocelyn felt like the temperature around her dropped a few degrees. Just when Jocelyn was about to explain, a faint smile appeared on Bevis¡¯ face. He looked at Aren and explained, ¡°Master Aren, please believe that this is a misunderstanding.¡± ¡°There is no inappropriate relationship between me and Miss Jocelyn. We are just ordinary friends. I sent sunflowers because it¡¯s a habit I¡¯ve had for years.¡± ¡°As a gentleman, you shouldn¡¯t meet a girl empty-handed. This is what my father taught me.¡± Bevis paused for a moment. Seeing that Aren did not look impatient, he continued. ¡°As for what he said, it¡¯s true that I invited Miss Jocelyn to have dinner with me, but it doesn¡¯t mean that there is an improper relationship between me and Miss Jocelyn. I¡¯m just a friend. Is there anything wrong with inviting my friend to have dinner with me?¡± ¡°Rodney, right? I don¡¯t know why you came to that conclusion based on such small things. I can only say that Miss Jocelyn and I are innocent. If you don¡¯t believe me, I can only get my lawyer to talk to you.¡± Bevis shrugged his shoulders, looking especially charming. ¡°I believe the law will tell us the truth. However, when the time comes, as the one who slanders, you will probably have to spend some time in jail.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if Ivy University will take in a student who used to be in prison when you get out.¡± Hearing that, Rodney instantly turned pale, wanting to sneak away. Unfortunately, he was surrounded by people, so he couldn¡¯t possibly leave without people noticing. Looking at Bevis defending Jocelyn with his glib tongue, Aren became even more annoyed. Before he decided to marry Jocelyn, he had already done a thorough investigation of her. He knew that Bevis had once courted Jocelyn, and he also knew that Jocelyn didn¡¯t agree to it. Other than that, there was nothing between the two of them. But who could say for sure about feelings? Maybe one second, Jocelyn did not like Bevis, but the next, she might be attracted to him because of his perfume or because of his smile. The thought that Jocelyn might fall in love with another man and spend the rest of her life with him made Aren feel even more frustrated. ¡°What is your name again?¡± Aren did not reply to Bevis. He looked directly at Rodney. Hearing Aren asking for his name, Rodney looked happy. However, before he could answer, Aren said impatiently. ¡°Forget it, there¡¯s no need to ask. Just wait for my lawyer¡¯s letter.¡± Chapter 145 - Three People Become Two Chapter 145 Three People Become Two Looking at Mr. Aren, who was threatening to sue him, and Bevis, who was speaking up for Jocelyn, Rodney felt that something was wrong with the world. . VIII Why was everyone on Jocelyn¡¯s side? Couldn¡¯t they tell that Jocelyn was just a bitch? She was the cheapest and most unrestrained prostitute! Although he was warned by both Aren and Bevis, Rodney was convinced that what he knew was the truth. He was the only one who was clear headed, and only he had the access to the truth. Aren and Bevis were both just fooled by that bitch, Jocelyn. Looking at Jocelyn disdainfully, Rodney was about to say something when Aren put his arm around Jocelyn¡¯s shoulder and pulled her out of the room. Without Jocelyn around, Bevis didn¡¯t see the point in staying any longer, so he left too. As soon as they were gone, the classroom burst into an uproar. ¡°Oh my god! This is definitely the most dazzling time in my life. I was so close to Aren just now that I could touch him if I stretched out my hand, but I didn¡¯t. I regret it.¡± The boy said as he slapped the back of his hand fiercely. It was obvious that he was indeed very regretful, but his action made the girl sitting behind him slowly move back, putting distance between the two of them while staring at him weirdly. Maybe because the girl¡¯s gaze was too straightforward, or maybe because the boy was too sensitive, the boy turned around and shot the girl an angry look. ¡°I believe that no one wants to be stared at like that. So, why are you looking at me like that? Did I offend you in any way?¡± The boy opened his eyes wide and looked back at her, his eyes filled with anger. Perhaps the girl realized that she had been rude, so she looked away and asked, ¡°Are you gay?¡± ¡°Why do you ask that?¡± The boy frowned and asked. ¡°I just wanted to tell you that Aren already has a fianc¨¦e. He doesn¡¯t like boys, so I hope you can keep a distance from him. Also, please don¡¯t sexually harass him.¡± The girl said in a serious and solemn voice, ¡°If I find out that you secretly harassed Aren, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson with my fists.¡± The girl raised her fist and slammed it on the table, making a loud sound. The entire classroom instantly fell silent. The three people who were outside the classroom did not know what had happened. Bevis stopped following Jocelyn and Aren. Instead, he turned to another path without their notice. He thought that he should give them some time. After all, he had caused some misunderstandings between them, and they needed some time and space to resolve it. Looking at the two of them snuggling up to each other, Bevis felt that this was a small matter and that Jocelyn should be able to handle it, so he wasn¡¯t too worried. However, was what Bevis thought true? If Bevis had walked a little faster and come up to Jocelyn and Aren, he would have found that the atmosphere between the two of them was not what he had imagined. To Jocelyn, Aren was tall and strong, so she was like a little bird at his mercy. Soon, the two of them arrived at the foot of a big tree. Aren pressed Jocelyn against the tree. The rough and bulging old bark made Jocelyn¡¯s back hurt very much and she felt very uncomfortable. If Aren didn¡¯t catch the rose quickly, it would have fallen to the ground by now. Jocelyn felt nothing romantic about Aren grabbing her shoulder the entire way. Instead, she felt like the hand was a huge iron clamp that she couldn¡¯t shake off. It also made her shoulder ache. ¡°What are you doing? You¡¯re hurting me, do you know that!?¡± Jocelyn frowned and touched her aching shoulder. Chapter 146 - Forced A Kiss Chapter 146 Forced A Kiss Jocelyn did not know what was wrong with Aren! Originally, it was something worth feeling happy about that Aren came to visit her with the roses. However, what he did later on was like a huge slap on her face. Looking at Aren¡¯s angry face, Jocelyn did not know why he was angry. Was it because she talked back to him last time? Or was it because of the new rumors spreading at the school this time? However, little did Jocelyn know that the more innocent she looked, the angrier Aren got. ¡°Did I hurt you like that? Why are you getting hurt so easily? How are you going to handle me in bed then?¡± Aren glared at Jocelyn fiercely. ¡°I hope you can remember that you¡¯re my fianc¨¦e and you represent the Brown family.¡± ¡°Even if you want to mess around with men, you can only do so after the contract ends.¡± ¡°Besides, don¡¯t you know what people will say about me if you find other men? They¡¯ll say I can¡¯t satisfy you in bed.¡± Aren put his hand on Jocelyn¡¯s waist. When he saw Jocelyn and Bevis standing there smiling happily, he felt extremely jealous. He wanted to separate Bevis and Jocelyn completely, so he walked over and stood between them, but this was far from enough. He wanted Jocelyn all to himself, and he wanted Jocelyn to only smile at him. This sudden desire to control Jocelyn overwhelmed Aren and his heart was beating way faster than it was supposed to. Wanting to find out what was going on, he pulled Jocelyn out of the room. Until the moment before he pressed Jocelyn against the tree, Aren was thinking about how to question her. But when he saw the painful expression on Jocelyn¡¯s face, his questions were suddenly gone. At this moment, he only wanted Jocelyn to remember her identity and where she belonged. Grabbing her hips, Aren pulled Jocelyn into his arms. However, this was not enough. The beast in Aren was roaring. The next moment, he pinched Jocelyn¡¯s chin with his other hand and kissed her passionately. His tongue was like a soldier that was marching forward, attacking her at full throttle. All Jocelyn could do was throw gentle punches at his rock-hard chest as a way of protest. Jocelyn did not know what tricks Aren was playing with her at this moment. At one moment, he was angry with her, and now he was hugging and kissing her, doing the most intimate thing with her. Moreover, Aren looked like a hungry wolf. Under his gaze, Jocelyn felt like a piece of juicy meat that would be swallowed by Aren at any moment. Jocelyn shuddered with fright. When his large hand moved to her hips and drew circles on it, Jocelyn felt her feet lose all their strength and she almost fell to the ground. At the same time, a flame was rising in her heart, making her itchy all over the body. Water started to flow out from her dry riverbed. The change in her body made Jocelyn feel embarrassed, and out of shame, she used all her might to push Aren away. After all, they were on campus. Although they were deep in the woods, it was still likely that someone was around. Maybe a classmate would pop up out of nowhere. Jocelyn did not want to be so intimate with Aren in this place. However, even if she used all her strength, she still couldn¡¯t budge Aren an inch. Looking at her tearful eyes and blushing face, Aren did not let go of his hand but instead became even more emboldened. He covered her plump butt and pinched hard. There were two thin layers of fabric between Aren¡¯s hand and Jocelyn¡¯s butt, but Jocelyn could clearly feel the temperature of Aren¡¯s palm. The heat made Jocelyn shudder. She was so afraid that she wanted to escape, but at this moment, Jocelyn was cornered. Aren slid his hand into Jocelyn¡¯s denim shorts, brushing past the small cave that no one had visited. The sensation made Jocelyn¡¯s heart skip a beat. Chapter 147 - Escalating Argument Chapter 147 Escalating Argument What was he going to do? Jocelyn¡¯s mind was in a mess, as if ten thousand bees were buzzing in her mind. She could not think straight and could only let Aren do whatever he wanted. Jocelyn didn¡¯t expect Aren to come to school today, so she wore denim shorts. She wanted to try out these new denim shorts but she didn¡¯t expect that her choice would make it easier for Aren to violate her. His hand slid into her shorts without a hitch and was roughly playing with her plump and soft hips unrestrained. The large hand kneaded Jocelyn¡¯s butt into all kinds of shapes like a dough. Then, his long fingers reached in from the edge of the underwear, touching Jocelyn¡¯s secret cave. ¡°Mm¡± With her lips still sealed, Jocelyn struggled even more violently. She knew that if she didn¡¯t object, this man would definitely have sex with her in this place. Jocelyn could already feel that the huge thing under Aren was getting restless. Through the layer of cloth, it kept poking Jocelyn suggestively. Having gathered all her strength, Jocelyn gave it her best shot to break free from Aren. Finally, she was able to budge Aren and made him let go of her hand. The moment Aren let go, Jocelyn quickly retreated and warily distanced herself from him. At the same time, with a face that was red with anger and shame, she asked in a trembling voice, ¡°Do you know what you are doing? Don¡¯t you know where we are?¡± Shifting her gaze to his lower body, Jocelyn saw the huge thing standing on its end and almost breaking the zipper of his pants. She stomped her feet shyly on the ground and said angrily, ¡°You are shameless!¡± The lipstick on Jocelyn¡¯s lips had been smudged by Aren¡¯s kiss. At first, Aren was pleased with the kiss but her rejection made him angry all over again. ¡°Of course I know what I¡¯m doing. I just kissed my fianc¨¦e. Is that against the law? Who says that you can¡¯t kiss your fianc¨¦e on campus?¡± At Aren¡¯s question, Jocelyn¡¯s mind went blank for a moment, and she could not think of anything to refute him. ¡°Instead of accusing me, I think you should reflect on yourself. You and I are already engaged. Don¡¯t you think you should distance yourself from other men? Are you thinking about calling off the engagement with me?¡± With every word Aren said, he took a step forward. When Aren took a step forward, Jocelyn took a step back. Finally, when Jocelyn¡¯s back was against the tree, she was cornered again. However, as Jocelyn retreated, her mind gradually became clearer. Looking at the man in front of him, Jocelyn felt extremely aggrieved. ¡°I don¡¯t know why you jump to that conclusion, but I¡¯ve never taken the initiative to approach any man, and I¡¯ve never interacted with any man intimately. All the accusations you made against me just now seem very laughable to me.¡± ¡°If I didn¡¯t see with my own eyes how you smiled at that man in the lecture hall, I might really believe what you said.¡± ¡°Jocelyn, don¡¯t treat me like a fool. Compared to smart ass, I hate liars more.¡± ¡°On the account that you¡¯re my fianc¨¦e, I¡¯m willing to give you another chance to rephrase what you just said. I hope you can seize this opportunity.¡± ¡°I hope you can answer my question after you¡¯ve thought it through. If I find out that you¡¯re lying, I¡¯ll immediately call off our engagement, and I will never see you again, and you can forget about escaping from that family.¡± This was the first time Aren looked at Jocelyn with such a cold and emotionless gaze. At this moment, he was like a high and mighty god, judging her from heaven. Looking at Aren, and then at the roses that had fallen on the ground, Jocelyn felt that she was just like that rose. Although it bloomed beautifully, it was hard for her to escape the fate of being thrown to the ground like trash. Jocelyn even started to wonder if it was really necessary to continue the engagement. The reason why she signed this contract back then was firstly because she couldn¡¯t afford to offend Aren, and secondly, because she wanted to get rid of the Wilson family. But now she had moved out of Wilson¡¯s house, and it was getting closer and closer to her graduation from university. She would be able to leave the Wilson family completely soon, and it seemed like she did not need Aren¡¯s help anymore. Therefore, there seemed to be no reason for this marriage to continue. Jocelyn believed that with his power and money, he could easily find another woman to replace her. Chapter 148 - Canceling The Engagement Chapter 148 Canceling The Engagement Moreover, since she became his fiancee, her life had not improved at all compared to before. Instead, because of the additional identity, Maria and her mother became even more hostile towards her. Before they would at most scold her, but in the past two times, they had been trying to kill her. Although Jocelyn enjoyed kissing Aren, she didn¡¯t like being forced and controlled by him. Compared to such rough treatment, Jocelyn preferred gentle and thoughtful treatment based on mutual feelings for each other. Unlike now, without knowing anything, she was cornered and pressed against the tree, being forced to have sex with him. This kind of interaction made Jocelyn feel afraid. This was not the sort of relationship she imagined and wanted. The reason why she signed that contract back then must have been because she was too infatuated. If she could go back in time, Jocelyn would definitely not repeat the same mistake and keep herself from this terrifying man. Jocelyn had never been so sober before. She knew very well that she did not have the upper hand in this marriage, so what could she do to make Aren agree to cancel the engagement? Jocelyn finally understood that instead of putting her hopes on someone else, she should rely on herself. She lowered her head, lost in thought. However, from the way Aren looked at it, she was just trying to stall the time. Aren, who was still angry, became even angrier. He grabbed Jocelyn¡¯s arm with such force that Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but cry out in pain. At the same time, Jocelyn regained her senses. ¡°I asked you to explain. Why aren¡¯t you explaining? Are you lowering your head to protest with me?¡± ¡°Are you showing discontent? Or are you tacitly agreeing with me?¡± Jocelyn endured the pain in her arm and frowned. She wanted to use her hand to push Aren away, but it was all in vain. Aren¡¯s hand was as hard as steel and could not be pried open. ¡°What do you want me to explain? You won¡¯t believe anything I said anyway.¡± ¡°If Master Aren doesn¡¯t even trust me, then I think there¡¯s no need for our contract marriage to continue. After all, when we signed this marriage back then, we wanted to make it convenient for each other and not cause trouble for each other, right?¡± ¡°If you feel that what happened to me is very troubling you, or if you think that I will sully your family¡¯s reputation, you can cancel the engagement with me. I won¡¯t say a word of complaint.¡± In just a minute, Jocelyn made a decision. In the past, although Jocelyn looked like a little hedgehog, the quills on her body were soft and innocuous, when she got angry, the quills could still inflict rather painful stings. He was very unfamiliar with such a Jocelyn, and at the same time, he was very displeased. Aren thought Jocelyn should consider herself lucky to be engaged to him, and that she should cherish this marriage and not casually talk about the cancellation. Moreover, the fact that Jocelyn brought up the cancellation of the engagement made Aren feel like he was the one being dumped. ¡°You want to cancel the engagement with me?¡± Aren stared at Jocelyn hard and asked. ¡°I¡¯ve already announced our marriage. The entire New York City knows that you¡¯re now my fianc¨¦e. Are you telling me that you want to break up with me?¡± ¡°Who do you think you are? Do you think you can sign and cancel this engagement whenever you want?¡± Aren reached out and pinched Jocelyn¡¯s chin again. His grip was so strong that it was like an iron clamp, locking Jocelyn in place. ¡°I can tell you very clearly that there are only two ways to cancel the marriage with me. The first is your death. The second is to wait until the three years are up. When the contract term is up, you will naturally regain your freedom.¡± For some reason, when Aren mentioned freedom, his heart ached a little. Chapter 149 - Secret Exposed Chapter 149 Secret Exposed The atmosphere between the two of them instantly became tense. Aren did not want to stay any longer. He was afraid that he would not be able to help but do something to hurt Jocelyn. ¡°Anyway, the talk about canceling the engagement is over.¡± After saying this, Aren turned around and left, leaving Jocelyn standing alone under the tree in silence. Jocelyn thought that Aren would agree to cancel the engagement because he was furious with her just now. After all, her status was far lower than Aren¡¯s. From his point of view, she was totally an unqualified fianc¨¦e. Other than giving him trouble, she could not provide him with any help. Moreover, with Mr. Aren¡¯s conditions, he could totally find a better partner to replace her. But now, the development of the matter was far beyond her expectations. Aren actually didn¡¯t want to terminate the contract with her. Seeing this, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply. It had only been less than a month since she signed the marriage contract, but she was already so tired. Moreover, she actually signed the contract with Aren for three years. Three years! Oh my god! Jocelyn could not imagine how she would spend the next three years. There seemed to be nothing she could do except hang in there. She only hoped that in the next three years, Aren would be able to think it through and take the initiative to cancel the engagement with her, although this might not seem very likely. However, just as Jocelyn was about to leave the woods, an annoying voice came from behind. ¡°Hey, Jocelyn, I didn¡¯t expect to see you here.¡± Jocelyn turned to look. Standing behind her was a man with curly red hair and wheat-colored skin. There was a flame tattoo on his neck. Jocelyn recalled that this man was one of the men who shouted in the classroom to sleep with her. She vaguely remembered that the professor called this man Miles. However, Jocelyn did not like this man. He made her feel extremely uncomfortable. Jocelyn didn¡¯t want to say another word to Miles, and this wasn¡¯t a good place to talk anyway. If Miles had any ideas about her that he shouldn¡¯t have and was using force to pressure her, Jocelyn wasn¡¯t sure she could knock the man over. Jocelyn did not like the feeling of putting herself in danger, so she did not reply to Miles. Instead, she turned around and planned to leave, but Miles was not willing to let his prey escape from his mouth. This was a chance bestowed upon him by God when He heard his heart. Otherwise, why did he bump into Jocelyn and Aren here, and even let him hear their conversation? Wasn¡¯t this what God wanted him to do? Miles licked his lips. His amber eyes were fixed on Jocelyn with lust, making him look like a hyena. ¡°I heard everything you and Aren were talking about just now. I really didn¡¯t expect that the Cinderella that everyone is envious of is actually fake. That enviable marriage is actually just a contract. What do you think the reaction will be if everyone knows about it?¡± As Miles spoke, he leaned closer to Jocelyn. He wanted to smell the fragrance on her body. He wanted to kiss Jocelyn on the lips. He wanted to press her under him and make her look satisfied after being conquered. At the thought that Jocelyn would moan to him, that her beautiful body would completely open up to him, and that she would look satisfied and crazy because of his penetrations, Miles couldn¡¯t help but be excited. His body even trembled because of the imagination in his mind. Jocelyn didn¡¯t expect Miles to overhear the conversation. Panic flashed across her face. If people found out that her marriage contract was fake, they would definitely humiliate her even more unrestrainedly. Her father might lock her up and prevent her from going to school. Jocelyn knew how much the title of Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e would benefit the Wilson family. At the thought of the consequences of this matter being made public, Jocelyn panicked. She was so shocked that her mind went all blank. Chapter 150 - An Unexpected Threat Chapter 150 An Unexpected Threat Although she was panic-stricken and afraid, Jocelyn knew that she had to calm down. Only by maintaining absolute rationality and clarity would she have a chance to turn the situation around. Jocelyn bit the tip of her tongue. The intense pain and the smell of blood in her mouth stimulated her brain, replacing the panic on her face with a cold expression. ¡°What do you want from me by telling me this?¡± Jocelyn asked. Although Jocelyn appeared calm at this moment, Miles could still see the panic on her face. This gave Miles a lot of confidence. He felt that he had enough confidence to control Jocelyn and make her agree to all his requests. Thinking that the wife of the leader of South Side would become a lustful tramp under his crotch, Miles felt his heart racing. He couldn¡¯t help but reveal an extremely sinister smile. ¡°Don¡¯t you know what I want?¡± Miles came up to Jocelyn and reached out to touch her face, but Jocelyn tilted her head and avoided him. The way Jocelyn dodged didn¡¯t anger Miles. He watched as Jocelyn stared at him warily while trying to suppress her anger. His lower body swelled up until it was about to explode, and an unprecedented sense of pleasure welled up in him. By just looking at Jocelyn, he ejaculated. This unprecedented pleasure made Miles look at Jocelyn with even more satisfaction. His face was still red from the orgasm, and he was panting heavily. Furthermore, he was standing in front of Jocelyn, and all the changes in him were happening right in front of her eyes. Miles¡¯s perverted behavior made Jocelyn feel like her stomach was being clenched by a large hand. It was uncomfortable, but at the same time, it made her want to vomit. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, I couldn¡¯t help it,¡± Miles said mockingly. ¡°But I think my body has told you what I want from you. I want you to show up at the Toronto Hotel at ten tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°I believe that it¡¯s not a difficult place to find for you. After all, it¡¯s located opposite the school, so you¡¯ll be there on time, right?¡± Miles deliberately stuck out his tongue and walked around seductively, sizing up Jocelyn. ¡°Of course, you can choose not to come. But if you don¡¯t come, I can¡¯t guarantee what I¡¯ll do.¡± This was a blatant threat. Looking at Miles¡¯s smug face, Jocelyn clenched her fists. If not for the fact that he had something against her, Jocelyn would definitely pounce on him and punch his detestable face and tear his mouth apart. Miles was not a moral person. If she used her body to please him, not only would he not keep the secret, but it would also fuel his arrogance and make him do something worse to her. She had finally gotten rid of the Wilson family and was not interested in putting another blood-sucking bug on herself. Jocelyn took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. Maybe she needed to investigate Miles and find out the bad things he did so that she could counter him with a threat. ¡°Not tomorrow. I have something important to do tomorrow and don¡¯t have time. Can you wait until next week?¡± Jocelyn looked straight into Miles¡¯s eyes and started bargaining with him. She needed to stall for time. However, Miles wasn¡¯t a patient person. The fact that he said tomorrow instead of immediately getting on the top of Jocelyn in the woods was already a mercy from Miles. Hearing that, Miles looked twisted by anger. ¡°You want to stall for time? Do you think your little trick is gonna work? Or are you trying to seek help from Aren?¡± Jocelyn pressed her fingernails deep into her skin, using the pain to force herself to stay calm in front of Miles. Chapter 151 - Seeking Help Chapter 151 Seeking Help ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear the conversation between Aren and me just now? Our relationship is not good, so he won¡¯t help me. About that, you can rest assured.¡± ¡°As for what you said about stalling for time, it¡¯s even more unlikely. Don¡¯t you already have the secret? What¡¯s the point of me stalling for time? Besides making you angrier and punishing me more, it won¡¯t bring me any benefits.¡± ¡°The reason why I said next week is that I need to accompany Madam Brown this week. If I don¡¯t appear in front of Madam Brown on time, she will definitely be angry and investigate my whereabouts. When that time comes, everything between the two of us will be exposed.¡± ¡°If the thing between us is exposed, I believe you know better than me what kind of trouble and consequences it will bring us. After all, I won¡¯t be the only one who suffers.¡± Jocelyn gave a serious and convincing explanation, which dispelled the doubts Miles had. It also calmed him down quite a lot. Jocelyn was right. If the thing between them was exposed, not only would Jocelyn not benefit from it, but he would also receive a heavy blow. In fact, he might end up worse than Jocelyn. Miles only wanted benefits and physical pleasure. He didn¡¯t plan to sacrifice himself for Jocelyn, and it wasn¡¯t a big deal to wait until next week. He could take this opportunity to prepare himself and give Jocelyn an unforgettable night. What was more, at that time, he was too focused on listening to the conversation between Jocelyn and Aren so that he forgot to record it. As a matter of fact, he had nothing to threaten Jocelyn with. But obviously, Jocelyn didn¡¯t know this, and what she said reminded him that he needed to find something to threaten Jocelyn, and with a few more days, he could definitely find some. In these two minutes of silence, Miles successfully convinced himself. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m flexible. I can wait until next week, but if you don¡¯t show up in my room on time next week, you know what will happen.¡± Miles threatened again. He looked at Jocelyn¡¯s face and saw fear. ¡°I¡¯ll remember it. If you have nothing else to say, I¡¯ll get going. I¡¯ve already made an appointment with someone. I can¡¯t explain if I¡¯m late.¡± Jocelyn looked at Miles¡¯s bulging lower body, so nervous that she could barely feel her face. She didn¡¯t know what kind of expression was on her face now. All she knew was that she had to leave as soon as possible. After getting permission from Miles, Jocelyn took a few steps backward to widen the distance between her and Miles, then quickly sped up, scurrying out of the woods. When Jocelyn was out of the woods and stood on the main road of the school again, she felt the warmth of the sun on her face. She felt like she had just survived a disaster, and her cold hands and feet gradually became warm. A warm wind blew across Jocelyn¡¯s body, making her shudder. Only then did Jocelyn realize that she had been so nervous that cold sweat had broken out on her body and soaked her clothes. Fortunately, she managed to escape and earned herself a few more days. Yes, Jocelyn lied. Other than meeting Madam Brown before her engagement, she had not been able to see that amiable old lady again, let alone spend a week with her. However, Miles didn¡¯t know about it. In the past few years, Jocelyn had been busy attending school and earning money. She did not know who else she could ask for help from except Eliza. Although she told herself not to trouble Eliza too much, she couldn¡¯t find anyone to help her now. Jocelyn took out her phone and called Eliza. The call was picked up as soon as the phone rang. Eliza¡¯s cheerful voice was heard through the phone. ¡°Hey, my dear Jocelyn, why did you call me? Did you miss me?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve only been separated for one lesson, and you can¡¯t resist anymore?¡± Hearing Eliza¡¯s teasing tone, Jocelyn blinked and forced back the tears that were about to fall from her eyes. ¡°Eliza, I need your help.¡± Chapter 152 - Coming Clean to Eliza Chapter 152 Coming Clean to Eliza Hearing Jocelyn¡¯s sobbing voice, Eliza stopped teasing her, and her expression gradually turned solemn. Eliza knew Jocelyn. Perhaps because of her family, Jocelyn was very independent. Only when she couldn¡¯t face the situation she found herself in would she look for help from someone else. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What happened? Did someone cause you trouble?¡± Eliza said as she quickly walked out, ignoring the lesson that would start in ten minutes. Compared to those boring classes, she was more afraid that something bad would happen to Jocelyn. As Jocelyn listened to Eliza¡¯s concerned voice, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart. It was great to have such a good friend by her side at all times! ¡°It¡¯s hard to explain in a word or two. Let¡¯s meet up. I¡¯ll tell you in person.¡± Jocelyn looked up at the sun. It was already afternoon, and the sun was burning hot. It was so hot that it made people dizzy. On the phone, Eliza agreed without a moment of hesitation. ¡°Sure. Go to the east gate of the school. My car is parked there. Give me ten minutes and I¡¯ll rush over as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Alright, take your time. There¡¯s no hurry.¡± Jocelyn was afraid that Eliza would bump into something if she was in a hurry, so she quickly reminded her. However, Eliza had already hung up. Her kind reminder didn¡¯t reach Eliza, because she was already running on the road. She arrived at the east gate almost at the same time as Jocelyn. Seeing the blush and sweat running down Eliza¡¯s face, Jocelyn quickly took out a handkerchief from her bag and handed it to her. ¡°Don¡¯t run next time. You can just walk. If you run too quickly, your stomach will hurt.¡± Eliza covered her face with Jocelyn¡¯s handkerchief. She wondered if Jocelyn had sprayed perfume on the handkerchief. Eliza could smell woods on the handkerchief. It was the scent of an extremely comfortable tree. She wiped the sweat off her face and put the handkerchief into her bag. ¡°I¡¯ll give it to you after I wash it clean.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s just sweat on it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s my peculiarity. I have to wash it clean before giving it back to you.¡± Since Eliza insisted, she wouldn¡¯t decline. ¡°By the way, what perfume did you use on your handkerchief? It smells pretty good.¡± Eliza opened the car door and got into the car. She asked as she buckled her seatbelt. ¡°I didn¡¯t use perfume. It¡¯s just that I wash it with a handmade soap. If you like the smell, I can give you a piece.¡± Eliza nodded and did not decline. After making sure that Jocelyn was buckled up, Eliza stepped on the gas and drove away. Jocelyn did not ask where Eliza was taking her. She just quietly enjoyed the wind that was hitting her in the face. When Eliza stopped the car, Jocelyn found that she was taking her to a restaurant. ¡°My father owns this restaurant. We didn¡¯t eat much at noon, so we can talk while eating here.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jocelyn nodded. She followed Eliza into the reserved room. After casually ordering some dishes, the waiter left the room, leaving the room to Eliza and Jocelyn. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say on the phone that you need my help with something? What is it? Tell me.¡± Eliza, who had been holding her breath the entire time, looked at Jocelyn and waited for her answer. The moment she called Eliza, she was already prepared to come clean. Moreover, while on their way here, Jocelyn had been thinking about it and made up her mind. So she didn¡¯t stay silent for long. After organizing her words, she told Eliza about her contract marriage with Aren and how she was threatened by Miles. When a secret was kept in the heart for too long, it would turn into a wound. Although Jocelyn¡¯s secret had not reached the point of becoming wound, it did burden her to a certain extent. Now that she came clean, Jocelyn felt much better. She felt like she was suddenly 20 pounds lighter and could fly at any time. Jocelyn was relaxed, but Eliza was so shocked by these two things that she could not recover from the shock. She thought that it was love at first sight between Jocelyn and Aren, but she didn¡¯t expect it to be just a cooperation. Chapter 153 - Looking for Evidence Chapter 153 Looking for Evidence It took Eliza a while to recover her voice. ¡°So all of this is fake?¡± Eliza¡¯s voice suddenly rose. ¡°I thought that you finally found your true love and could finally have a happy life. I didn¡¯t expect all of this to be fake.¡± Eliza sighed. While she felt sad for Jocelyn, she also felt angry. ¡°But don¡¯t worry, I will always stand firmly on your side. I will definitely not let that man called Miles bully you.¡± Jocelyn was afraid that she would do something irreversible, so she quickly stopped her. ¡°Don¡¯t do anything illegal.¡± ¡°Although the fact that he threatened me makes me very angry and I want to punish him, I don¡¯t want him to die,¡± Jocelyn emphasized. Looking at how Jocelyn looked like she was afraid of her doing something illegal, Eliza couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes. ¡°My dear, I¡¯m not a Mafia. Why would I kill people?¡± ¡°I just want to teach this person a lesson so that he won¡¯t dare to pester you anymore.¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Eliza, you¡¯re really the most generous friend I¡¯ve ever seen,¡± Jocelyn said with a sincere look. Goosebumps rose on Elisa¡¯s skin at the sweet tone in Jocelyn¡¯s voice. She was not used to such a sweet Jocelyn. ¡°Alright, alright. Shut up and eat. After dinner, we have to discuss how to deal with that despicable man.¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn suddenly felt that her stomach was empty. She rubbed her belly and, holding a knife and fork in her hands, started devouring the stake in front of her.. In front of Eliza was a small piece of lamb chop. The two of them quietly ate a meal, some dessert, and drank a glass of fruit juice. Jocelyn rubbed her full stomach, looking satisfied and a little sleepy. Resisting the urge to yawn, Jocelyn said, ¡°I didn¡¯t know much about Miles before, but from the way he threatened me, I think he probably did a lot of similar things. We can start from there and find out what bad things he did.¡± ¡°After we get the evidence, he won¡¯t be able to threaten me anymore.¡± What Jocelyn said was just her guess, and she was a bit too optimistic. With just a week, Eliza wasn¡¯t sure if she could really find the evidence that Jocelyn was talking about, but she was determined that even if she couldn¡¯t find evidence, she could create evidence against Miles. In short, she wouldn¡¯t let anything happen to Jocelyn, and she wouldn¡¯t let anyone hurt her. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do as you say.¡± Eliza nodded and agreed. A week seemed to have passed in the blink of an eye. However, there was still no good news from Eliza, which made Jocelyn anxious. However, she knew that Eliza was already doing her best to help her. It was not her fault that she couldn¡¯t find any evidence. One week was, after all, too short. But Jocelyn¡¯s appetite began to diminish visibly, and at the same time she stayed up later and later. Seeing that the day was about to come, Eliza already had the intention to give up on the investigation and instead began to instruct her people to create evidence that Miles was threatening others. On the other side, Susan dropped in on Diana. Looking at Diana¡¯s emaciated face, she felt heartbroken and worried. ¡°After I heard about you from your butler, I was very worried, Diana. What is plaguing you that makes you look so haggard? I almost can¡¯t recognize you.¡± Susan sat beside Diana and grabbed her hand. The heat in her palm seemed to burn the back of Diana¡¯s hand, making Diana retract her hand immediately. Having recognized that it was Susan, Diana put on a faint smile on her pale face. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t recognize you just now.¡± Chapter 154 - Friends Falling Out Chapter 154 Friends Falling Out Looking at how dispirited Diana was, Susan couldn¡¯t bring herself to blame her. Instead, she comforted Diana, ¡°No, it was me who startled you. Please don¡¯t blame me.¡± Diana shook her head, indicating that she did not take it to heart. ¡°Why are you suddenly looking for me today? Don¡¯t you need to go to class?¡± Diana and Susan had known each other for a long time and were friends because they both studied art. However, the two of them studied in different fields and majors. Diana studied the violin, while Susan studied painting. After graduation, Diana went to Vienna to continue her studies, pursuing her dreams and working hard to develop her career. Meanwhile, Susan chose to become a highschool teacher. Normally, Susan would be in the classroom teaching her students. Susan facepalmed, saying, ¡°Looks like you didn¡¯t listen to me at all just now. I took leave from school to visit you because I was worried about you.¡± Hearing that, Diana smiled awkwardly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was distracted just now and didn¡¯t listen carefully.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Susan shrugged her shoulders. At this moment, Winston came to the two of them with the black tea. ¡°This is the freshly brewed Keemun Black Tea, please enjoy it.¡± Winston put down the black tea and the dessert he had prepared and retreated. ¡°So can you tell me what happened these two days that made you become like this?¡± Confronted with this question, Diana shook her head with a half-smile. She had no intention of telling Susan the truth about what had happened between her and Aren. She was also not interested in opening up her scars in front of others again and again to show others her wounds. Other than making herself more painful, it would not bring her any benefits or speed up the healing of her wounds. The silence from Diana made Susan more worried and slightly resentful. Why did she take leave at work and rush over? It was all because she was worried about Diana! However, Diana didn¡¯t appreciate it at all. She didn¡¯t want to tell her anything. This made Susan feel like there was a mountain separating her and Diana. ¡°I came to visit you because I treat you as a friend. But if you don¡¯t want to tell me anything, then forget it. I¡¯m leaving. I won¡¯t bother you anymore.¡± Susan grabbed her bag and wanted to leave. She came to visit Diana out of kindness, but Diana gave her the cold shoulder. She couldn¡¯t take it lying down. However, when she stormed out of the room, Diana did not stop her. This made Susan even angrier. ¡°I¡¯m not coming to see you again. I¡¯m not your friend anymore.¡± With red eyes, Susan shouted at the doorway. This was the most unladylike thing that Susan, who had always thought of herself as a lady, had done. But now, Susan could not care less about this. She felt that her heart was broken. Diana sat on the sofa in the room and looked at the exquisite desserts in front of her without moving at all. Winston walked in with a worried expression. ¡°Miss, Miss Susan seems to be very angry. Do you need to send a message to apologize to her?¡± Diana had been very excellent since she was young, but she didn¡¯t have many friends. Susan was by far the best friend she had in recent years. Winston didn¡¯t want Diana to lose Susan as a friend. Otherwise, she would be very lonely. However, Diana shook her head and rejected Winston¡¯s suggestion. She wasn¡¯t in the mood to pacify Susan now. In fact, she wasn¡¯t even in the mood to do anything. Diana felt like life was not worth living. She was originally going to be an excellent violinist and become famous internationally, but her hand was injured, making her unable to pursue the career she liked. But fortunately, she still had love at that time. Even without her beloved career, the days with her beloved by her side were not all that bad. But when she returned to New York, her world crumbled. The person who used to love her so much said cruel things to her in the blink of an eye. It was as if their love before was just a delusion. Chapter 155 - A Horrendous Crime Chapter 155 A Horrendous Crime Diana could not understand why things would develop like this. Why did people¡¯s feelings change so quickly? She had only been overseas for less than three years. Why was it that Aren, who claimed to love her, could fall in love with someone else in the blink of an eye? If Aren no longer loved her, then what was the point of living in this world? Without her career and her lover, she became a soulless container. At the thought of that, Diana felt hopeless and fearful. Diana felt so uncomfortable that she could barely breathe. She was like a bird without legs, unable to find a tree trunk to stop. She became very confused and could not see where she was going She looked ahead at nothing in particular with a blank expression, separating herself from the world. Winston looked at Diana, who had become silent again, and sighed. He wanted to cheer up Diana, but he didn¡¯t know how. However¡­ Perhaps Master Aren knew how? Winston started to think about the possibility of inviting Master Aren to the house. The day was about to end. At midnight, Jocelyn, who had been up all night because of anxiety, received an email from Eliza. Looking at the notification of the email, Jocelyn instantly jumped out of bed. She couldn¡¯t wait to open her computer and check the files attached to the email. What Eliza sent was not evidence that she had faked, but real evidence that she had found about the crimes Miles had committed. At first, Eliza had already decided to forge evidence to slander Miles and help Jocelyn. However, just as she decided to send the forged evidence to Jocelyn, the people she sent to look for evidence sent her a file containing the real evidence. wa Looking at the evidence, Eliza was still furious at how shameless Miles was. Ivy University was a famous school in New York. Its admission requirements were very strict. Of course, if you had enough money, you could donate money to the school to get enrolled. However, Miles didn¡¯t rely on money to get into the university, so it was enough to prove that he was an excellent student. After entering the university, he did not study well. Instead, he took drugs secretly and even raped female students. The girl who was the most seriously affected even dropped out of school and was still in the mental hospital, trying to recover from PTSD. ev Because not only did Miles rape her, he also found more than ten male students to gang rape her and used some illegal drugs on her. These drugs numbed the girl¡¯s body so that she couldn¡¯t feel the pain on her body. After being raped for a few hours, these detestable men let go of this poor girl. However, the damage was done and irreversible. Eliza¡¯s people also fetched the psychological analysis of the girl from the mental hospital. It was said that the girl had a suicidal thought and would constantly experience the flashback of the rape scene. She could no longer live like a normal girl at her age who was supposed to enjoy the best years of her life. Jocelyn and Eliza looked at the document detailing Miles¡¯s crimes and fell silent. They couldn¡¯t imagine how someone like Miles could exist in this world. After ruining a girl, they didn¡¯t receive any punishment because the boys were from powerful families. All they needed to do was spend some money As if nothing had happened, the boys went on living their hedonistic life. Holding a pillow in her arms, Jocelyn knocked on Eliza¡¯s door. When Eliza opened the door, Jocelyn sniffed and held back her tears. However, her eyes were still red, and she looked like a lovable little rabbit. ¡°I read the files you sent me. I felt very sad when I saw that. I think I might not be able to sleep alone tonight,¡± Jocelyn said in a low voice. Jocelyn was not the only one who felt sad for this girl. Chapter 156 - Rightful Punishment Chapter 156 Rightful Punishment Eliza opened her arms and hugged Joscelin. ¡°Darling, I feel the same way as you. Before I investigated him, I never knew such a sick person existed in this world. He¡¯s like a devil from hell.¡± ¡°No, he¡¯s even more disgusting than a devil. Not only does he not feel guilty for hurting so many people, he even wants to hurt you. His heart is already rotten.¡± Eliza didn¡¯t mention Miles¡¯s name, but when she thought of this person, she couldn¡¯t help but frown. Her eyes were filled with disgust for Miles. If she could, she really wanted to shoot Miles in the head and turn him into a corpse, but this punishment was really too lenient for Miles. At the thought that the girl, who could have a bright and beautiful life, had fallen into the abyss because of a devil like Miles, Eliza didn¡¯t want Miles to have a happy life. ¡°Eliza, do you think we can do something for that girl?¡± Jocelyn, who was in Eliza¡¯s arms, did not know what Eliza was thinking at that moment. All she could think of was the pitiful girl. Jocelyn was desperate to do something for the girl. Although she wasn¡¯t very powerful, she could at least make the girl¡¯s life a little sweeter. ¡°Maybe we can donate some money, food, or clothes for her. In short, donate something that she can use to improve her life.¡± Elisa¡¯s words gave Jocelyn a sense of direction and made her look more optimistic about life in general. ¡°You¡¯re right. I still have some money in my card. Help me donate the money to her,¡± Jocelyn looked at Eliza and said with hope in her eyes. ¡°But don¡¯t you want to go to the summer camp? If you donate the money to that girl, you won¡¯t have the money to sign up for the summer camp.¡± ¡°You¡¯d better put the money away. My father gave me a large sum of pocket money a few days ago, so let me help her.¡± Eliza did not quite agree with what Jocelyn was doing. Jocelyn earned every penny of her money through toil and sweat, and every penny had its uses for Jocelyn. Eliza did not want Jocelyn to use her own money to help others. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Jocelyn always refused, she would have even wanted to sponsor Jocelyn. After all, in Eliza¡¯s opinion, Jocelyn¡¯s life was really hard. However, hearing that, Jocelyn shook his head with a faint smile. ¡°I know you¡¯re doing this for my sake, but I also want to contribute my share.¡± ¡°And you didn¡¯t charge me for my rent or even for breakfast and dinner while I¡¯m living here. That already saved me a fortune.¡± ¡°What¡¯s more, I¡¯m not donating all my money. I¡¯ll make sure I leave myself enough money to cover the daily expenses. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Hearing that, Eliza knew that Jocelyn had already made up her mind, so she stopped persuading her. ¡°Since you¡¯ve already decided, I won¡¯t try to talk you out of it. But what do you plan to do with Miles?¡± According to her original plan, Jocelyn just wanted to find some evidence to threaten Miles so that he would stop petering her. However, after seeing the tragic fate of that girl, Jocelyn changed her mind. She wanted Miles to be punished. ¡°I want Miles to go to jail and pay for what he did, as well the people who raped that girl with him. I want to send them all to jail.¡± Elisa agreed with Jocelyn, but she looked a little troubled. Jocelyn saw the strange look on Elisa¡¯s face. ¡°Are those boys very powerful? So powerful that even if we have evidence, we can¡¯t send them to jail?¡± Eliza nodded bitterly. ¡°If it was just one family, things would be easier. However, the combined power of more than ten families is huge. It¡¯s not something that my family can handle.¡± ¡°So I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t help you with this.¡± Elisa looked guilty because she couldn¡¯t help her friend. Jocelyn went to pat Elisa on the shoulder, saying it was okay. ¡°You don¡¯t have to blame yourself for this. After all, you¡¯re not the one who did anything wrong. Besides, you¡¯ve already helped me a lot. Thank you, Eliza.¡± ¡°Although we¡¯re not strong enough to make them pay now, it doesn¡¯t mean that we¡¯ll never be able to do it, right?¡± ¡°So be confident, Eliza. Don¡¯t be too sad. I believe God will be on our side.¡± Chapter 157 - Room 404 Chapter 157 Room 404 Jocelyn sounded very optimistic, but both Elisa and Jocelyn understood that it was not optimistic. If they wanted to tackle Miles with this case, it meant that their opponents had increased from one person to more than ten. But at this moment, neither of them would say anything to discourage each other. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s getting late. Go back and rest early. There¡¯s something waiting for you tomorrow.¡± Eliza patted Jocelyn on the shoulder and urged her to quickly return to her room to sleep. Jocelyn was not a person who was good at staying up late. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she was waiting for the results of the investigation, she would not have stayed up so late. At the mention of sleep, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but yawn. Jocelyn reached out to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes and said to Eliza, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go and hit the bed. You sleep early, too. See you tomorrow.¡± After the two of them bid each other good night, Jocelyn returned to her room with a pillow. IS wer The Toronto Hotel was located opposite the University of Ivy. Although most of the customers were students, the hotel¡¯s facilities and appearance looked very stylish. After all, very few students who studied at the University of Ivy were as poor as Jocelyn. Most of the students of Ivy University were from rich families. Opening a room in the hotel was as common as having a meal. As a result, the business at the Toronto Hotel was quite booming, especially when it was close to the weekend. Other than the rooms that had been booked long ago, all the empty rooms in the Toronto Hotel were already filled with people. When Jocelyn walked into the hotel, the staff member in the lobby quickly went up and said with an apologetic expression, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss. Our hotel is already full. There¡¯s no extra room for you to stay in.¡± The staff sized up Jocelyn as she spoke. Seeing that Jocelyn was not wearing expensive brands, the staff could not help but look at her with disdain. According to her evaluation of Jocelyn¡¯s spending power, she could not afford a room. Such a guest was not their target group at all. With this judgment in mind, when the staff looked at Jocelyn again, her attitude was no longer as respectful as before. ¡°Also, the expenses here are quite high. You can¡¯t afford it at all. You¡¯d better leave.¡± The staff urged Jocelyn. This rude behavior from the hotel staff made Jocelyn extremely uncomfortable, and it also made her frown. However, when she thought of what she was going to do later, Jocelyn had to suppress the various emotions that were rising in her heart. ¡°The customer of room 404 asked me to come. He should have reserved a room here.¡± Hearing that, the staff looked at her with disdain and mockery. She knew better than anyone what kind of person the owner of 404 was. That was a man who could think of nothing but sex. With his money and a pretty face, he had a lot of girls coming to visit him all day long. Now that Jocelyn mentioned 404, the staff didn¡¯t take her as a poor girl but a greedy girl who was willing to sell her body for money. And a woman as such deserved no respect at all. ¡°So you want to go to 404. Follow me.¡± The staff led Jocelyn into the elevator. As the elevator door closed, the staff pressed the button for the fourth floor and the elevator slowly rose. What Jocelyn did not know was that she was being followed by Susan. Susan didn¡¯t plan to help Diana because of their quarrel, but at the same time, she couldn¡¯t stand watching Diana feeling depressed all day every day. That was why she sneaked into the Ivy University, wanting to see what kind of a girl Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e, Jocelyn, was. Unexpectedly, before she could walk up and greet Jocelyn, she saw her walk into the hotel opposite the university. Although the hotel did not look cheap, it wasn¡¯t the kind of place Susan, a rich girl, would ever go. Chapter 158 - Following Jocelyn Chapter 158 Following Jocelyn With her status and family background, Susan couldn¡¯t bring herself to stay in such a place. As Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e, why would Jocelyn enter such a cheap and low-end hotel? And why would a girl walk into a hotel for no reason anyway? Although Susan was following behind Jocelyn, she didn¡¯t keep the distance close, so she did not hear the conversation between Jocelyn and the staff at all. It was also because of this that she was more curious about Jocelyn¡¯s purpose of coming After Jocelyn and the staff entered the elevator, Susan hurriedly ran in from outside. Running was not something a lady was supposed to do, but now Susan could not care less. The thought that Jocelyn might be cheating on Aren made her excited and happy for Diana. If Jocelyn betrayed Aren, then Aren would definitely break off the engagement with Jocelyn. When that happened, Aren would become single again, making it easier for Diana and Aren to get back together. Even if the two of them ended up together, no one would say that Diana was the mistress who stepped in the relationship between Jocelyn and Aren. ¡°You owe me a huge favor. If you don¡¯t apologize to me when I go back, I will punch you in the face.¡± Susan took out her phone and punched down a message, sending it to Diana. The moment Susan entered the hotel, the treatment she faced was similar to that of Jocelyn. However, her clothes were all exquisite and looked much more expensive, so the staff treated Susan more kindly. Compared to the pauper just now, Susan looked more like a big client who could become their regular customer. ¡°I¡¯m not here to stay in your hotel. I¡¯m here to ask about someone. It¡¯s the girl who just entered your hotel. Which room did she book? Who is she going to meet?¡± Susan¡¯s question made the staff look a little embarrassed. Although strictly speaking, Jocelyn was not their customer, she was still, after all, invited by a hotel guest. If she told someone else her information, it would cause unnecessary trouble for her work. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss. We are instructed to keep the guest¡¯s information secret.¡± Susan did not think that there was any secret in this world. If there was, it must be because the money wasn¡¯t satisfactory. At the thought of this, Susan opened the bag she was carrying. She was a little glad that she had brought some cash with her today. Otherwise, she would not have had the cash to bribe the staff in front of her now. As expected, when Susan took out the cash and shoved it into the staff¡¯s hand, the staff looked at her with a glint in her eyes. Someone who would tip a few thousand dollars at will was definitely a big client. Unfortunately, this customer didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of staying, which was a big pity. If she could persuade Susan to apply for a long term VIP membership in the hotel, she would also get a portion. After the staff thought it through, she told Susan about Jocelyn¡¯s purpose of coming, as well as her room number. Hearing the name Miles, Susan couldn¡¯t conceal the excitement in her eyes. It was obviously a boy¡¯s name. What would a boy and a girl do in a hotel room in broad daylight. It was obvious that there was an improper relationship between the two of them. Susan immediately took out her phone and stopped when she was about to call Aren. ¡°How many times have they come to your hotel? Do you know their exact relationship?¡± Susan asked. For the sake of money, the staff was not impatient at all. Instead, She thought for a while before answering, ¡°Miles registered a VIP card in our hotel a long time ago. Also, he usually asks girls to come to the hotel for sex. He¡¯s considered a famous playboy.¡± ¡°As for the girl who came to find him today, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen her. It should be their first date and sex.¡± The staff shrugged and put on a disdainful expression. When Susan heard that, she immediately called Aren. Finding that she didn¡¯t have Aren¡¯s number, he called Luke instead. Chapter 159 - Say Whats on Your Mind Chapter 159 Say What¡¯s on Your Mind Luke was Aren¡¯s assistant and was by his side 24 hours a day. To Susan, having Luke¡¯s phone number was not much different from having Aren¡¯s. When the phone rang, Luke was preparing the black coffee for Aren. The sound of the phone vibrating in his pants made Luke tremble suddenly, and he almost spilled his coffee he was holding. However, he was responsive and managed to stabilize himself in time. Although the coffee wasn¡¯t spilled, Aren was still very unhappy with the sound of Luke¡¯s phone ringing. In fact, this discontent towards everything Luke did had been going on for a week. For the past week, Luke felt like he was walking on a knife¡¯s edge. It was so dangerous that he didn¡¯t dare to sleep at night, afraid that he would miss Aren¡¯s message and give him an excuse and reason to punish him. However, during this week, although he didn¡¯t make any mistakes, he still looked tired, beginning to have dark circles and eye bags at a young age. This made him look a lot older than Aren. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a minute to answer your phone.¡± Aren glared at Luke and returned his attention to his document. Luke exhaled deeply when he saw that Aren had no intention of pursuing the matter. He quickly pulled his phone out of his pocket and looked at the unfamiliar number displayed on the screen. Though unhappy, he still answered the call. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Master Aren¡¯s assistant, Luke. May I know who is calling?¡± Luke spoke to the person on the other end of the phone in a gentlemanly voice. Hearing Luke¡¯s voice on the phone, Susan heaved a sigh of relief. This meant that the number she saved was not wrong. She successfully got in touch with Aren. Susan tried to conceal her emotions. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Susan Edward. I saw Jocelyn at the Toronto Hotel outside Ivy University. She¡¯s in a room with a man.¡± Susan¡¯s words were like a bomb that blew up Luke¡¯s mind, and his calm expression disappeared. Luke was shocked, and he couldn¡¯t help but scream in his heart. He was wondering why Aren¡¯s mood did not improve after going to see Miss Jocelyn. It turned out that Miss Jocelyn had an affair. The case was solved! The reason why Aren¡¯s temper was so bad these days was because his fianc¨¦e was cheating on him. Luke instantly forgave the mental pressure Aren had put on him these days. Compared to him who needed to work overtime, Aren, who was about to lose his fianc¨¦e, looked more pitiful. The sympathetic look on his face was immediately noticed by Aren. ¡°One minute is up.¡± Aren looked at the time displayed on the computer and looked at Luke. This time, however, there was no fear on Luke¡¯s face anymore. Instead, there was pity and sympathy on his face, which confused Aren. ¡°Why are you still standing there?¡± Although Luke still wanted to hear what Susan had to say, Aren had already given the order, so he had to hang up. On the other end of the line, Susan could hear the anger in Aren¡¯s voice. She wanted to urge Luke to hand the phone to Aren so that she could tell him about Jocelyn¡¯s affair. However, she did not expect the phone to be hung up without a warning. Susan couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Luke had been bribed by Jocelyn. Otherwise, why would he hang up on her instead of handing the phone to Aren? Luke looked at Aren and hesitated. Although Aren was working with his head lowered and not looking at Luke, he could feel a strange gaze fixing on him. ¡°Say what¡¯s on your mind.¡± While flipping through the document, Aren signed his name on it and urged Luke. Hearing that, Luke immediately straightened his back and his body stiffened. He even remembered the science fiction book he read last night when he couldn¡¯t sleep. He now seriously suspected that Aren was just an AI robot. If Aren was not a robot, how could he detect that he had something to say? Chapter 160 - Toronto Hotel Chapter 160 Toronto Hotel Although Luke had a bunch of wild questions in his mind, he could always respond to Aren¡¯s orders and questions immediately. This was an instinct that came from long-term training, and it worked even at an intense moment like this. ¡°The person who called is Miss Diana¡¯s good friend, Miss Susan. She said¡­¡± Luke couldn¡¯t help but look at Aren, pausing for a moment. Compared to the mysterious Miss Diana, Luke had a better impression of Miss Jocelyn. Luke prayed that Miss Susan was wrong, that Miss Jocelyn hadn¡¯t done anything to let Aren down. Otherwise, his life would probably be even more difficult from now on. The pause made Aren drop his pen in annoyance. There was an impatient look on his face, which frightened Luke so much that his hair stood on end. Luke didn¡¯t dare to hesitate. He quickly told him what Susan had just said. Then, he stood in the corner and tried to reduce his presence while waiting for Aren to respond to that. ¡°Good, very good.¡± Aren¡¯s expression turned cold. Luke watched as Aren used his thumb to break the pen tip. Looking at the scene in front of him, Luke couldn¡¯t help but shrink his neck, as if Mr. Aren hadn¡¯t broken his pen but his neck. ¡°Master Aren, I think this might be a misunderstanding. Miss Jocelyn looks like a very obedient and quiet girl. She probably won¡¯t do something so outrageous.¡± Luke put in a good word for Jocelyn. He felt that Jocelyn would not betray Aren. After all, Aren was the leader of South Side. Not only was he handsome, but he was also very rich. He was the prince charming in the hearts of countless socialites. Why would she cheat on him? Although Luke liked girls with good figures, if Aren took the initiative to chase him with roses, Luke thought he didn¡¯t mind liking men. After all, being with Aren meant that he didn¡¯t have to work for the rest of his life. Even if the two of them separated in the future, Aren would still give him enough money as compensation. However, it was obvious that Aren did not listen to Luke at all. Instead, he looked at Luke coldly. ¡°You think? Do you know her very well?¡± Aren stood up from the chair. His tall figure and cold face made him intimidating. Luke couldn¡¯t help but take a step back and retreated to the corner. At this moment, Luke wanted to slap himself for talking too much. He knew that Aren would be angry when he heard the news, but why did he have to mention Jocelyn at this time? Was he crazy? He banged his head against the wall, feeling extremely frustrated, but he did not show any real emotion on his face. In the face of danger, Luke looked even calmer. ¡°Master Aren, you¡¯re mistaken. I made the judgment based on the investigation you asked me to do to Miss Jocelyn. Whether this piece of news is true or not, you have to personally go to the Toronto Hotel to take a look.¡± Luke successfully changed the subject to Toronto Hotel. ¡°Get the car ready!¡± At Aren¡¯s order, Luke scurried out of the room to get the car ready. As they drove to the Toronto Hotel, Miles, who had been waiting for a long time, sprayed his hair gel on his hair for the last time. After fixing his hair, he whistled at the mirror and walked out of the room, satisfied. He had been waiting for Jocelyn for too long. Next, he would spend the entire day tasting the cake. He wanted to eat Jocelyn from the inside out. Oh, right. He wanted to record this beautiful scene on his phone so that he could take it to show his mates and threaten Jocelyn into sleeping with him again and again. Chapter 161 - A Mind-Blowing Discovery Chapter 161 A Mind-Blowing Discovery When Miles walked into the hotel in Toronto, Susan, who had been waiting outside, quickly took out her phone and took a picture of this scene. With ten thousand dollars, she got a photo of Miles from the staff. If it weren¡¯t for the photos, she wouldn¡¯t recognize Miles. Susan, who was anxious, kept looking in the direction of the entrance of Toronto Hotel, wondering why Aren hadn¡¯t shown up yet. As Susan looked at the time, she couldn¡¯t help but fidget uncontrollably. EVery second was like a lifetime to her. Susan wanted to inform Diana of this after everything was settled so that she could ask Diana to apologize to her. But suddenly, she found herself losing all the patience, not wanting to wait for one more second. After a moment of hesitation, Susan decided to call Diana and tell her the news in advance. When Susan called, Diana had just drunk a cup of iced coffee and looked much better. Thinking of how cold she was to Susan that day, she picked up the call even if she did not want to talk to anyone. ¡°Susan, what¡¯s up?¡± Diana didn¡¯t sound excited, but Susan was too occupied by what was unfolding to care about that. Susan told Diana about her discovery excitedly. After hearing what Susan said, Diana, who was at first a little bored, instantly jumped up with excitement. What did she just hear? Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e was cheating on him? Diana grabbed her clothes nervously, afraid that she was just hallucinating because of the stress she was under these days. She couldn¡¯t help but ask Susan again to confirm, ¡°What did you just say? If I didn¡¯t hear it wrong, you mean that Aren¡¯s fianc¨¦e is cheating on him, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I¡¯m outside the hotel now. I¡¯ve already informed Aren, but I don¡¯t know when he¡¯ll arrive.¡± hotel, I think their engagement will be canceled immediately. Then your chance will come.¡± At this point, Susan deliberately paused and asked with a grin, ¡°I¡¯ve helped you so much. Shouldn¡¯t you thank me?¡± Son This discovery by Susan was indeed very important to Diana. It concerned whether she and Aren could get back together. She did not believe that Aren really had no feelings for her at all. Compared to that, she was more willing to believe that it was because she came back late and that his fiancee, Jocelyn, was in the way. Aren had always been a very responsible man. He must have kept his distance from her because he needed to be responsible for Jocelyn when he was engaged to her. If the engagement between the two of them was canceled and Aren returned to being single, she and Aren would definitely be together again. Diana kept telling herself this in her mind and she became more and more vigorous. This piece of news was much more stimulant than the black coffee she drank. ¡°Thank you, Susan, but I think I should go over now. Can you help me keep an eye on them and tell me the results in time?¡± Diana already stood up from her seat and was packing back and forth in her room while talking If she did not walk like this to calm down, she was afraid that she would not be able to resist and rush to the scene. However, Diana knew that she wasn¡¯t supposed to be at the scene, and it was also not appropriate for her to have anything to do with this matter. If she appeared, even if Aren and Jocelyn broke off their engagement after that, Aren would still suspect her. She hoped that what happened to Jocelyn was true. She hoped that Aren could see the scene of Jocelyn cheating on him with his own eyes. She also hoped that she would have the opportunity to return to Aren. On the other end of the line, Susan listened to Diana¡¯s trembling voice and thought that Diana felt sad for Aren. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Even if you don¡¯t ask me to, I¡¯ll still tell you the result,¡± Susan promised. Chapter 162 - Meeting Miles in The Hotel Room Chapter 162 Meeting Miles in The Hotel Room Jocelyn, who was waiting anxiously in the room, did not know that she was spied upon by Aren. At this moment, she was sitting on the king bed in the room, staring nervously in the direction of the door and subconsciously shifting her school bag to her chest. Jocelyn was holding the bag tightly in her arms, like a victim who had fallen into the sea holding onto her last piece of drifting wood. Even though she had mentally prepared herself before coming, when Jocelyn sat alone in the hotel, she couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous. At the same time, she imagined what she was going to say when she saw Miles and what she might face. The clock in the room made a ticking sound, like high heels tapping on the wooden floor, stirring her heart again and again and making her already nervous heart beat even faster. Jocelyn could already feel that it was getting harder to breathe. At the same time, the world in front of her started to spin. Realizing that she was too nervous, she quickly pinched her palm with her fingertips to calm down. The stimulation of the pain made Jocelyn more clear-minded, but she was still anxious and nervous. Just when Jocelyn was about to lose patience, the door finally opened. Miles appeared in front of Jocelyn in a flowery shirt and light-colored jeans. Looking at Jocelyn obediently sitting on the bed with her school bag in her arms, and her large eyes looking at her anxiously, Miles became sexually aroused almost instantly. He couldn¡¯t help but lick his dry lips and salivate. His gaze brushed past Jocelyn¡¯s petite body, and his eyes were filled with lust. Instead of showing up at 10:00 as they had agreed, Miles was half an hour early. He thought he had shown up early enough that he would have enough time to install cameras in his room so that he could film the scene of him and Jocelyn having sex. In the video, he would blur his face, revealing only Jocelyn¡¯s face, and use it to threaten Jocelyn into becoming his sex slave. But now, his plan was ruined by Jocelyn coming earlier than him. However, he didn¡¯t mind. Instead, he walked excitedly in Jocelyn¡¯s direction. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect you to come early. It seems like you missed me very much in the past week. I can feel that you really want to have sex with me.¡± Miles stood in front of Jocelyn. He bent down and leaned his face closer to Jocelyn. The smell of hair gel and the perfume on him disgusted Jocelyn and made her sneeze. This sneeze strangly put Miles off sex. Jocelyn rubbed her nose and pushed Miles away. After putting some distance between them, Jocelyn stood up from the bed. ¡°I think you¡¯re mistaken. The reason I came here is not because I want to sleep with you, but that I want to make a deal with you.¡± Jocelyn looked very serious, but given where they were, Miles didn¡¯t take her words seriously. On the other hand, a sinister smile crept up on his face. Miles reached out and unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a large area of tanned skin. Miles proudly shook his chest muscles. In order to showcase his figure, he specially applied essential oil on his body to make his shapely and plump muscles sparkle. Miles believed that no woman would be able to resist his sexiness, and that Jocelyn would fall in love with him the moment she saw his body. When he pressed Jocelyn under him and made her wild with pleasure, Jocelyn would willingly become his sex slave. Miles firmly believed that no woman could avoid his charm. Looking at Miles as he approached, Jocelyn put her hand in the bag and held the electric baton Eliza gave her. As soon as Miles came close to her and put his finger on her, Jocelyn would immediately take out the electric baton and smack him on the head. Although she had a weapon to rely on, in such a confined space, with only the two of them in the room, Jocelyn still felt very nervous. ¡°Stop right now and stop approaching me. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be nice to you.¡± Looking at Miles, who didn¡¯t take her words seriously, Jocelyn threatened. However, Miles showed no fear but instead, he mocked her. Chapter 163 - A Smack on His Head Chapter 163 A Smack on His Head ¡°Dear Jocelyn, you are as interesting as I imagined. You don¡¯t think I¡¯ll really let you off just because of a few words from you, do you?¡± A dramatic smile appeared on Miles¡¯s face. ¡°And you said you want to make a deal with me. What do you have to make a deal with me? Apart from your body, what else do you have to make a deal?¡± ¡°Stop playing tricks! I¡¯m much more experienced than you think.¡± ¡°If you want to be my long-term f*ck buddy and keep me hooked, we can role-play, such as Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf.¡± ¡°You¡¯re poor Little Red Riding Hood, and I¡¯m a man-eating wolf.¡± At the thought that Jocelyn would look helpless in front of him, that he would rip open her clothes with force, that his fair and tender skin would pop out, Miles started panting with excitement. There were still a few buttons on his shirt that had not been undone, but Miles couldn¡¯t wait any longer. With a wave of his hand, he tore off the flowered shirt he was wearing, revealing his neatly arranged eight-pack. ¡°Now I am the Bad Wolf and you are Little Red Riding Hood. I announce the start of the game. If you don¡¯t escape, I will press you to the ground and violently penetrate you.¡± As Miles spoke, he pounced on Jocelyn, giving her no time to react. Fortunately, Jocelyn was prepared. The moment Miles pounced at her, she dodged and smacked him with the electric baton. The electric current made Miles twitch uncontrollably, and he fell to the ground. ¡°You¡­¡± The strong electric current quickly paralyzed Miles. At this moment, his limbs were weak, and the only thing he could move was his eyes. At this moment, he was looking at Jocelyn in shock and disbelief. Miles lay on the ground and rested for a moment. When he regained some strength, he asked Jocelyn, ¡°You attacked me. What are you trying to do?¡± Miles didn¡¯t believe that Jocelyn would kill him, but what Jocelyn did angered Miles, and the pity he felt for Jocelyn instantly dissipated. He had decided that even if Jocelyn knelt down and begged him later, he would not let her off easily. He would let Jocelyn know what pain was. He would ruthlessly enter her body and let her feel a tearing pain. He would grab Jocelyn by the throat and let her know what it meant to suffocate. He would also use the whip to leave gashes all over her body, making it difficult for her to even sit down. He would also leave nipple rings on Jocelyn¡¯s breasts. If Jocelyn was still disobedient at this moment, he would leave traces of himself on her until she became his slave. Ini He would make her become a doll without a soul. The more he thought about it, the bigger his stick became until it popped out from the edge of his pants. ¡°I know you don¡¯t want to have sex with me, but you have to think about what I have on you. If you don¡¯t want everyone to know what kind of relationship you have with Aren, you¡¯d better throw away the baton in your hand and take off all your clothes to kneel on the ground obediently.¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll definitely make it public. As to the consequence of that, you know better than anyone.¡± ¡°In addition to this, I¡¯ll also tell everyone about the two of us staying in the same room. When the time comes, I think you¡¯ll know what everyone will say about you.¡± ¡°Even if nothing happens between the two of us in this room, as long as I get the video of you and me walking into the hotel and the same room, do you think they will believe you or me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a man, so I won¡¯t be too affected. But you, what will happen to you?¡± Miles still had not recovered his strength. He did not speak very loudly, and he paused many times to catch his breath. However, while he was talking, his numb body gradually regained strength. He slowly got up and sat on the ground. The way Miles looked at Jocelyn was arrogant, as if Jocelyn had already become his toy. Chapter 164 - Making A Deal Chapter 164 Making A Deal Jocelyn didn¡¯t like the way Miles looked at her, and she didn¡¯t like the way he threatened her. At this moment, although Miles was sitting on the ground, Jocelyn still maintained a certain distance from him warily. She took out the baton in her hand and placed it in front of her chest to guard against him. She looked at Miles warily. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve forgotten all the terrible things you did at Ivy University, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°During this week, I asked people to investigate what you¡¯ve done over the years. Drugs, adultery, and gang rape. Of course, I just named a few.¡± ¡°Guess if I tell this to the school, will they still let you stay? If I hand the evidence to the police, how many years will you be jailed?¡± ¡°I think it should be 20 years. After coming out of jail twenty years later, you¡¯ll be jobless and homeless and your life will be completely ruined.¡± ¡°So now I have the right to talk about dealing with you?¡± Jocelyn asked curiously. The moment Jocelyn brought up the crimes he commited, his lustful expression was replaced by a sinister and cold smile. He looked at Jocelyn as if he was looking at a dead person. In his mind, he was thinking about the ways he could seal his toy so that she couldn¡¯t talk anymore. To him, Jocelyn was just a chick. There were many chicks like her in New York, so he did not need to put himself at risk for her. ¡°How many people besides you know about this?¡± Jocelyn took a step back and looked at Miles even more warily. ¡°It¡¯s not for you to worry about. I want you to hand over the recording and promise that you will never tell anyone about my relationship with Aren in front of outsiders. Otherwise, I¡¯ll expose your crimes.¡± ¡°What happened to me is just some scandalous rumors anyway. Although people will insult me and even look down on me, there is countless such news in New York City every day, so soon they will forget about mine. But you are different. You committed horrendous crimes. Even if people forget your crimes, the law will not!¡± Even though Jocelyn was terrified by the look on Miles¡¯s face, she didn¡¯t want to show fear in front of him. She could not afford to fail. Eliza was the one who put in the effort in this matter. Jocelyn did not want Eliza to waste her efforts. Miles fixed his vicious gaze on Jocelyn, the desire to kill her grew stronger and stronger. Just like Jocelyn said, if this matter were to spread, he wouldn¡¯t definitely end up in jail. At this thought, the sinister expression on Miles¡¯s face gradually faded, replaced by an innocuous and innocent look. ¡°I can give you the recording in my hand, but how do I know you won¡¯t go back on your words?¡± Jocelyn, who was always kind, felt sympathy for him. ¡°I know you don¡¯t trust me, but is there anything you can do except trust me now?¡± ¡°I have the evidence against me and you have mine. Neither of us will be at ease, so it¡¯s better that we exchange the evidence. This is good for both of us, right?¡± ¡°And actually there¡¯s nothing between us. As long as you don¡¯t do anything detrimental to me and threaten me, the two of us can continue to be school mates like nothing has ever happened.¡± Jocelyn comforted Miles, saying things that even she did not believe. Miles secretly put his hands behind his back, and one of his large hands was constantly stretching and contracting. He was trying to ease the numbness in his body and the weakness in his hands in his own way. This might not be the perfect place to commit murder, but he wanted Jocelyn to shut up forever. Chapter 165 - A Murder in The Making Chapter 165 A Murder in The Making Although Miles was already determined to kill Jocelyn, he acted like he was innocuous. ¡°I think you have a point. I can give you the recording, but right now, you need to help me get into bed. It doesn¡¯t feel good lying on the ground.¡± Miles made a very uncomfortable expression. He wanted to use this expression to deceive Jocelyn. His numb body had not fully recovered, but his arm had already regained some strength. If Jocelyn approached him, he was 80% sure that he could lock her neck and suffocate her to death. Miles¡¯s acting skills were not very good. Jocelyn could easily see through Miles¡¯s tricks. Although Miles had already been electrocuted to the point where he collapsed to the ground, Jocelyn still did not dare to lower her guard. Seeing that Miles was paralyzed on the ground and unable to resist at all, she vigilantly walked towards him in small steps and finally came to his side. ¡°I can take you to the bed, but I hope after that, you can show me the recording on your phone.¡± Jocelyn maintained her standing position and looked down at Miles. For some reason, Jocelyn was so flustered that she felt like something terrible was about to happen. However, Jocelyn had no clue why. The only person who could threaten and harm her was already on the ground. Perhaps it¡¯s because I¡¯ve never experienced anything like this in my life, Jocelyn thought to herself. Besides, she didn¡¯t have to be afraid. Eliza was hiding in the room next door. If anything dangerous happened to her, all she had to do was call the emergency contact, and Eliza would rush in immediately. At this thought, Jocelyn felt a sense of security again. She took a deep breath and squatted down when Miles nodded in agreement. The moment Jocelyn touched Miles, he suddenly straightened his upper body. His muscular arm swung at Jocelyn¡¯s neck. Without giving her a chance to dodge, he grabbed her neck and pinned her to the ground. Only then did Jocelyn realize what had happened. She didn¡¯t expect that even after being electrocuted to the ground, Miles still had the strength to sneak an attack on her. Looking at Miles¡¯s bloodshot eyes, Jocelyn could clearly feel that Miles wanted to kill her. No, she could not die like this. Her life had just started and she had not graduated from university yet. After a moment of absent-mindedness, Jocelyn started struggling. She wanted to use the electric baton to electrocute Miles, but Miles had read her mind. ¡°You bitch. You can sneak an attack on me once, but not twice.¡± With one hand firmly on Jocelyn¡¯s neck to keep her in place, Miles snatched away the baton with another hand. Because she could not draw enough air, Jocelyn¡¯s face slowly turned red. Veins popped out on her neck and spread across her face. This made Jocelyn look like a prey at the mouth of its predator. The world in front of Jocelyn was starting to become blurry, and at the same time, she felt a sharp pain in her heart. Jocelyn knew that if she did not get help in time, she would probably die in this room. While Miles was trying to snatch the baton, Jocelyn put one of her hands into the bag and pressed the emergency button. At this moment, Jocelyn put all her faith in Eliza. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to kill you at first. I just wanted to have fun with you. Unfortunately, you, a b*tch, didn¡¯t appreciate my kindness and actually dared to look into me behind my back. You are even bold enough to threaten me!¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a pushover? Do you think I¡¯ll be scared and beg you for mercy?¡± Miles sneered. ¡°Unfortunately, I can¡¯t enjoy this exquisite body of yours. But it doesn¡¯t matter. Even if you die, I can still have a good time. After all, I¡¯ve never tried to rape a corpse. I think it should feel good too.¡± Miles smiled and laughed sinisterly. At this moment, he looked like a true pervert, finding delight in killing. Then, Jocelyn could feel that Miles¡¯s stick that was against her body was becoming larger and harder. Chapter 166 - Feeling of Despair Chapter 166 Feeling of Despair This sensation made Jocelyn shiver with fright. However, the difference in body size and strength between a man and a woman made her unable to resist Miles. Fortunately, Miles didn¡¯t notice what Jocelyn was doing. She successfully called Eliza. Eliza, who was sitting uneasily next door, heard Miles¡¯s voice coming from the phone. As she dashed out, anger was burning in her eyes. Eliza knew that Miles was not a good person, but she had never thought that Miles actually would kill Jocelyn. If she knew this would happen, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have left Jocelyn alone in that room. At this moment, Eliza was filled with regret. At the same time, she hoped that she could move faster, so that Jocelyn wouldn¡¯t be hurt. Eliza came to the door of room 404. Looking at the tightly shut door in front of her, she raised her foot and kicked it with force. Perhaps because she was too nervous or because the quality of the door in front of her was too good, Eliza couldn¡¯t kick the door open with her first try. Instead, she was shocked and took a step back, nearly falling to the ground. Although this kick didn¡¯t kick open the door in front of her, it successfully frightened Miles, who was in the middle of committing a murder. The sudden thud made Miles shudder, and he subconsciously loosened his grip a little, giving Jocelyn an opportunity. Jocelyn grabbed Miles¡¯s hand. She knew that she was not as strong as Miles, and she could not win using only strength. So Jocelyn only grabbed one of Miles¡¯s fingers and twisted it upward. The pain of his knuckle breaking made Miles cry out in pain, and she subconsciously let go of her. Eliza heard the scream but because she couldn¡¯t see what was happening inside, she started to panic. Ignoring her numb calf, Eliza kicked at the door in front of her again. ¡°Jocelyn, you have to hold on. I¡¯ll be right there to save you,¡± Eliza shouted outside the room. In the room, Jocelyn temporarily won herself some time to breathe. With the hand around her neck gone, Jocelyn could finally breathe in the fresh air, and at the same time, she was terrified. Just now, she really thought that she would be strangled to death in this room by Miles. Fortunately, Eliza helped her frighten Miles. Miles gritted his teeth and endured the pain. Grabbing Jocelyn¡¯s finger, he exerted force until the pain was so great that Jocelyn had to let go. ¡°You b*tch, you actually brought someone with you. Do you think that a woman outside can save you? Dream on! I¡¯ll invite her in and make her die with you.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let either of you off today!¡± Miles put his hand on Jocelyn¡¯s neck again, this time with even more force. He had already decided that after he strangled Jocelyn to death, he would immediately pull the woman who kept smashing the door in and let her experience the same pain. No one could scheme against him, no one could ruin his life! At this moment, Miles was like a crazy murderer. In his eyes, there was no emotion other than killing Miles hit Jocelyn so hard that her face swelled up almost instantly. It was not yet dark, but Jocelyn could already see the stars shining in the sky. At the same time, the suffocating feeling overwhelmed Jocelyn again. The fear of death made Jocelyn shudder uncontrollably, and she started to struggle with all her might. At this moment, time seemed to pass extremely quickly and extremely slowly. Jocelyn, who was on the verge of death, was already starting to have flashbacks of what happened in her life. For Eliza, who was tormented by anxiety, time passed very slowly. It didn¡¯t matter how many times she kicked, the door remained intact like it was made of iron. Eliza was almost in despair, but she still didn¡¯t give up. She gritted her teeth and kicked the door again and again. Just when Eliza lost her balance and fell to the ground, Aren and Luke appeared at the other end of the corridor. Aren did not know Eliza, but Luke, who was standing beside him, recognized her immediately. Looking at Eliza stand up shakily and kick the door again, Luke immediately realized that something was wrong. ¡°Miss Eliza, why are you here? Did something happen to Miss Jocelyn?¡± Hearing Luke¡¯s voice, Eliza instantly turned around. When she saw Luke¡¯s familiar face and Aren¡¯s figure, hope rekindled. Chapter 167 - Begging For Mercy Chapter 167 Begging For Mercy She couldn¡¯t open this door alone, but with Aren and Luke here, they would definitely be able to rescue Jocelyn. Ignoring her sore and weak legs, Eliza limped towards Luke and Aren and shouted for help, ¡°Hurry up and kick open this door. Jocelyn might be in danger. Miles is going to kill her!¡± At this moment, Eliza did not have time to ask Aren and Luke why they were here. All she knew was that Jocelyn was in great danger. After hearing that, Aren and Luke quickened their footsteps and came up to her in just a few seconds. ¡°Jocelyn is in that room and her life is threatened. Hurry up and open this door. I¡¯m afraid that if we¡¯re late, she might¡­¡± Eliza didn¡¯t look like she was putting on a show. Aren realized that the news he received might be wrong. At the thought that the woman who was in the cold war with him might lose her life and her lively face might turn cold, Aren couldn¡¯t help but panic. Without a second thought, he raised his long leg and kicked the door. Aren¡¯s strength was not on the same level as Eliza. The door that Eliza could not open was opened after Aren kicked it thrice. However, they seemed to have arrived too late. Miles let go of his hand and sat on the ground, panting Looking at Aren and the others standing outside the door, Miles still hadn¡¯t fully calmed down from the excitement he felt from killing people. He laughed loudly in the direction of the door like a madman. ¡°Are you here for this b*tch? It¡¯s a pity that you¡¯re late. This b*tch is dead. I killed her. She should be seeing God by now.¡± An extremely arrogant expression appeared on Miles¡¯s face. He extended his hand and licked his fingers one by one. ¡°What a pity that I didn¡¯t have time to leave marks on her body with the knife. Otherwise, the blood gushing out of her body would definitely be beautiful.¡± ¡°I really want to know what Jocelyn¡¯s blood tastes like and if it will be as delicious as her body.¡± Miles seemed to have fallen into his own fantasy. A very satisfied expression appeared on his face. He was like a character who lived in a film and television series, displaying his perverted side in front of the camera. However, the three people in front of him were not very merciful people. While Eliza was scolding the bastard non-stop, Aren had already walked up to Miles. Lifting his foot, Aren gave Miles¡¯ skull a hard kick. The pain made Miles shut up and spit out two blood-stained teeth. Miles felt dizzy. The world in his eyes started to spin, and he had the sensation that he would faint at any moment. However, before he fainted, a sharp pain came from his scalp. It turned out that Aren reached out and grabbed his hair, pulling him back violently. ¡°I could have kicked you to death, but I didn¡¯t. Do you know why?¡± Aren¡¯s tone was strangely calm, but deep down, he was suffering from excruciating pain at news of Jocelyn¡¯s death. It was as if someone had torn a large hole in his chest and pulled out his heart. This unprecedented pain made every breath Aren took seem to be mixed with the smell of blood. The brutal feeling of wanting to tear everything apart kept brewing in Aren¡¯s heart. He was just a step away from losing his mind. However, he was now like a trapped beast in a cage, surrounded by an iron fence. This suffocating feeling made Aren¡¯s eyes gradually become bloodshot, making him look extremely terrifying. However, the only person who saw the change was Miles. Miles gradually started to regain his consciousness due to the pain, and soon the excitement from killing someone dissipated. When the excitement was eventually replaced by fear, Miles turned ashen.. ¡°Aren¡­ Master Aren?¡± Miles¡¯s voice was trembling ¡°Master Aren, it¡¯s not my fault. This woman seduced me. She wanted to possess my body. I was so angry that I accidentally killed her. I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose. Master Aren, let me off.¡± Miles crossed his fingers in front of his chest and kept begging Aren for mercy. Chapter 168 - Competing For Her Dead Bod Chapter 168 Competing For Her Dead Body Eliza pounced on Jocelyn¡¯s dead body and looked at the purple marks on her neck as she cried non-stop. At this moment, she heard Miles slandering Jocelyn, and she was furious. Like a leopard that had lost its mind, she placed Jocelyn on the ground and flew at Miles. In order to walk easily, Eliza was wearing a pair of sports shoes today. She was now madly kicking Miles on his body. Eliza even regretted not putting on her high heels, or she could have stabbed Miles with the tip of them and stuffed it into his mouth, making him unable to say anything nasty about Jocelyn anymore. ¡°How can a lying person like you still be alive in this world! People like you should die in hell! Why would Jocelyn seduce an ugly bastard like you? Have you never looked at yourself in the mirror?¡± ¡°Do you think you¡¯re diamon? No, you¡¯re a demon, you¡¯re a lunatic! People like you should stay in prison, no! You should stay in hell and be burned by the flames of hell.¡± ¡°The flesh on your body should be peeled off bit by bit, and all the bones in your body should be ruthlessly smashed. Also, your mouth that only knows how to tell lies should be cut off by scissors.¡± Vicious words came out of Eliza¡¯s mouth one after another, but the other two people in the room did not stop Eliza. Aren even let go of his hand and walked away from Miles, giving Eliza more room to kick him. Aren walked towards Jocelyn step by step while Miles was shouting. There were only a few steps between them, but Aren felt that this distance was especially long. He came to Jocelyn¡¯s side and looked at her sleeping face, extending his hand. The moment Aren touched Jocelyn¡¯s face, his hand trembled slightly. Maybe because Jocelyn had just died, Aren could still feel her remaining body temperature, giving him the illusion that she was just sleeping. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to cancel the engagement with me? If you die like this, you¡¯ll never be able to make it happen. You can only be buried as the Young Madam of the Brown Family.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think this is what you want to see, right? So stop sleeping and wake up.¡± Aren touched the marks on Jocelyn¡¯s neck. The marks were deep, and Aren could not imagine how much pain Jocelyn had suffered before she died. He regretted that he had kicked Miles in the face too gently. He should have kicked Miles in the face to let him experience the same degree of pain. But he still had a chance to punish him, right? Miles was still with him. Aren would use his own methods to let Miles know how painful it was to live. Aren placed his hand behind Jocelyn¡¯s neck and carefully picked her up from the ground. He wanted to take Jocelyn away and put her on a warmer and softer bed. ¡°Where are you going with Jocelyn?¡± Eliza stopped beating Miles and turned her head in Aren¡¯s direction. Because it was a life-and-death situation, Eliza didn¡¯t have time to think carefully, but now she couldn¡¯t help but suspect the reason why Aren and Luke were here. ¡°I still haven¡¯t asked why the two of you are here.¡± ¡°So until there is a satisfactory explanation, you can¡¯t take Jocelyn away.¡± Eliza wanted to stop Aren, but she was blocked by Luke, who had been standing at the side acting as an invisible person. ¡°She¡¯s my fianc¨¦e. Of course I can take her away.¡± ¡°She¡¯s mine.¡± Eliza shouted. Eliza was not someone who would get frightened easily by Aren. If she didn¡¯t know that Jocelyn and Aren were only engaged in a contract marriage, she might have let Aren take Jocelyn away. But since she knew it, she wouldn¡¯t. The fact that Aren and Luke showed up in the hotel before Jocelyn¡¯s death made them very suspicious. ¡°I am Jocelyn¡¯s good friend, and I know about the secret between the two of you. I know that the marriage is fake, so you can¡¯t take Jocelyn away.¡± ¡°At the same time, I think you should give a reasonable explanation for why you are here. Otherwise, I have reason to suspect that you are an accomplice.¡± Eliza failed to protect her friend, but she had to try all she could to protect her friend¡¯s dead body. Chapter 169 - Blatant Provocation Chapter 169 Blatant Provocation ¡°Even if our relationship is fake, legally, Jocelyn is still my fianc¨¦e.¡± ¡°You have no right to ask where I¡¯m taking her.¡± Arun was running out of patience. He did not want to stay in this room and waste time with Eliza. All he wanted to do was get Jocelyn out of here immediately. Jocelyn should stay in this room where she was murdered. ¡°Bring that man too. I¡¯ll make him pay the price he deserves.¡± Aren lowered his eyes and looked at Miles like he was looking at a dead man. Miles could even see death waving at him. In order to survive, Miles ignored the pain of his body and crawled towards the door with all his might. He begged for mercy in a muffled voice, ¡°I was wrong, Master Aren. Please forgive me. I¡¯m willing to turn myself in, I¡¯m willing to go to prison, and I¡¯m willing to repent for what I¡¯ve done.¡± Because his face was swollen, he spat out blood as he talked. He knew that if he fell into Aren¡¯s hands, he would definitely not have a good ending. In that case, he might as well hide in prison as early as possible. Although he would be charged with crime and lose his freedom, at least he could still live there. Hearing that, Eliza turned around and kicked Miles on the shoulder. ¡°Shut your mouth. Even if Aren doesn¡¯t punish you, the Stephen family will never give you a good time.¡± At this moment, Eliza¡¯s voice was incomparably vicious. She sounded like a venomous snake that was hiding in the shadows, spitting out its tongue, as if it would pounce at its prey and devour it whole. Miles wasn¡¯t very familiar with the Stephen family, but he knew well at school that Eliza wasn¡¯t someone to be trifled with. For the first time in his life, Miles began to regret his decision. However, Eliza¡¯s attention was not on Miles at the moment. She was more focused on Jocelyn. Seeing that Aren was about to leave the room with Jocelyn, Eliza quickly rushed up to him. However, no matter how strong she was, she was no match for Luke. Luke extended his arms and blocked the way. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Eliza. Master Aren probably wants to be alone with Miss Jocelyn now. He probably doesn¡¯t want to be disturbed, so please stay here and not disturb them.¡± Although Luke wasn¡¯t close to Jocelyn, he nonetheless didn¡¯t feel good about the sudden death of such a wonderful person. Perhaps because he could relate to Eliza, Luke¡¯s attitude towards her became much gentler, but this gentleness was not what Eliza needed. ¡°I¡¯m disturbing them?¡± Eliza looked like she had heard the greatest joke in the world. ¡°It was obviously Aren who was disturbing Jocelyn. If she didn¡¯t sign that stupid contract with him, why would Jocelyn be threatened by this bastard? If she wasn¡¯t threatened by this bastard, why would she come to this hotel? If she didn¡¯t come to this hotel, why would she lose her life?¡± ¡°So can I trouble you to use your brain to think about who interrupted who.¡± Eliza¡¯s dark green fingernails stabbed Luke¡¯s chest again and again, like steel needles. ¡°I know I¡¯m no match for Aren, but today I have to take Jocelyn¡¯s body with me.¡± Eliza said and rushed towards the door again, but she was stopped by Luke. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but you can¡¯t go over without permission from Master Aren.¡± Eliza watched as Aren disappeared in front of her. She knew that if she delayed any longer, she would never have the chance to get Jocelyn¡¯s body. Eliza was not a good-tempered person. Looking at Luke, who was in the way, she punched Luke¡¯s face without thinking. She used 100% of her strength in this strike. Eliza only wanted to get rid of Luke as soon as possible, but Luke managed to catch her punch with his palm. No matter how much Eliza exerted her strength, she couldn¡¯t move her fist at all like it was shackled by tons of weight. ¡°Let go of me!¡± Eliza roared. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Eliza. I can¡¯t do that.¡± There was a gentle smile on Luke¡¯s face. He even used his other hand to adjust the glasses on his face. To Eliza, this action was a blatant provocation. She attacked Luke again. The two of them started fighting in the room. Miles, who was lying on the floor, looked at the two of them fighting and had an idea. Chapter 170 - Self-Deceiving Chapter 170 Self-Deceiving He took the opportunity while the two of them were busy fighting to sneak towards the door. Five meters, three meters, two meters¡­ Seeing that the door was getting closer and closer to him, a smile appeared on Miles¡¯s face. He could escape from this room immediately. As soon as he got out, he would immediately leave New York City. No! He would leave America. The further the better. It would be best if he could escape to the Eastern country. He heard that life there was good. In just a few minutes, Miles had already thought of his escape route and how he should live when he arrived in another country. Just when victory was an arm¡¯s length away, a foot landed in front of him. It was a pair of men¡¯s leather shoes, clean and spotless. Miles felt a chill running down his back, and all the hair on his body stood up. Because of his fear, Miles couldn¡¯t help but tremble. He stiffly raised his neck and looked up inch by inch, finally fixed on Luke¡¯s smiley face. ¡°May I ask where this gentleman is going? I don¡¯t think I gave you permission to leave.¡± Luke placed his foot on the top of Miles¡¯s head and pressed his raised head back to the cold floor. ¡°Although doing this seems very ungentlemanly, I really don¡¯t like the look in your eyes, so please lower your head and be cooperative.¡± While Luke was speaking, he stomped on Miles¡¯s head with his foot, making Miles look twisted with pain. Eliza, who had been fighting Luke just now, was now standing on the doorway, panting and looking at Luke with hatred. Eliza knew perfectly well that she had missed her chance of retrieving Jocelyn¡¯s body. By now, Aren must have taken the elevator down. In fact, if he¡¯d walked fast enough, he probably would have gotten into his car. It was as Eliza thought. Aren had already placed Jocelyn¡¯s body in the backseat of the car and her head on his lap, while waiting for Luke to come out. What he did was recorded by Susan not far away hiding behind a potted tree. She zoomed in the video and saw Aren holding Jocelyn. Susan frowned, wondering if she was wrong. Susan couldn¡¯t help but doubt the information she received. However, this shouldn¡¯t be the case. While waiting for Aren, she had already gone to the Ivy University¡¯s school forum and found a classmate who was good friends with Miles. From them, she found out some information about Miles. Miles was a lecher. He surely couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of Jocelyn¡¯s beauty. So what exactly happened in the hotel room ¡°What kind of trick did Jocelyn play to trick Aren into believing her again?¡± Susan mumbled. At this moment, a message came. ¡°Why are you so quiet? How is the situation now?¡± Diana Kept pacing around the room. She walked until her calf was faintly aching but she did not stop. Diana did not want to call Susan so soon, but she was really suffering and tormented. If she did not call to ask the results, she would go crazy. Her hands, which used to be unusually smooth and tender, were now covered in wounds, and some places were still bleeding. Due to anxiety, Diana couldn¡¯t stop herself from biting her hands. If she stayed any longer, she would probably have fainted from hemorrhage. Susan, who was holding her phone, hesitated for a moment and decided to send the video she filmed to Diana. The video of Aren walking out of the hotel with Jocelyn in his arms was sent to Diana. Although the video was a little blurry, Diana, who was familiar with Aren, recognized him immediately. As she looked at it, she dropped her phone to the ground and broke the screen. ¡°How can this be?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t Aren hate betrayal the most? Why can he forgive Jocelyn so easily?¡± ¡°Could it be that he really fell in love with Jocelyn?¡± At the thought of this, tears instantly welled up in Diana¡¯s eyes. She couldn¡¯t hold back her tears anymore and let them fall. ¡°No, I should believe Aren. He won¡¯t betray our relationship so easily. There must be some misunderstanding.¡± ¡°Or maybe Susan was wrong and that Jocelyn didn¡¯t actually betray Aren.¡± There was no logic in what Diana said to comfort herself, but she couldn¡¯t care less now. If she didn¡¯t lie to herself, she felt like her heart was going to shatter. Chapter 171 - Sudden Turn of Events Chapter 171 Sudden Turn of Events Not getting a reply from Diana immediately, Susan felt uneasy. She regretted sending the video to Diana without warning. She knew very well that Diana regarded Aren as her God. If Diana saw this scene with her own eyes, she would definitely not be able to tolerate it. Susan slapped herself hard on the forehead with a look of regret. ¡°You fool, look what you¡¯ve done!¡± Susan hit her forehead again and again until it turned red and swollen. Afraid that Diana would do something crazy when she saw the video, Susan quickly took out her phone and sent a message to her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, maybe something I didn¡¯t know happened. I¡¯ll go ask around. Don¡¯t panic.¡± Susan comforted Diana as she walked towards the reception desk. However, just as Susan walked out from behind the tree, she saw Luke helping a man out. This made Susan, who had just peeked her head out, quickly went back to hide. At this moment, Susan was even more confused. The matter was like a tangled thread that she couldn¡¯t untangle. Luke dragged Miles, who was paralyzed by the baton, to the trunk and stuffed him in roughly. Looking at the blood on his body, Luke frowned with disdain. It seemed like Luke would have to get rid of this dress immediately after returning. He had just bought this dress not long ago and had not worn it many times. Luke wiped his hands with a handkerchief and sat in the driver¡¯s seat. Ignoring Eliza, who was following behind him, Luke started the car and drove towards the Brown family¡¯s mansion. In the backseat, Aren¡¯s fingers kept tracing Jocelyn¡¯s face. His fingers moved from her eyebrows down to her lips. He still remembered how sweet and juicy the red lips were when they kissed, but in the blink of an eye, the sweet girl died, murdered brutally by someone. Suddenly, Aren felt like tons of weight was hanging on his fingers, making him unable to lift them at all. He opened his palm and covered Jocelyn¡¯s face with it. He did not know if he was hallucinating, but he felt that Jocelyn¡¯s face was as warm as usual. But it had been a while since she died, right? Jocelyn should be stiff and cold without body temperature ¡°But,¡± Aren¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He raised Jocelyn¡¯s arm and moved it. Jocelyn¡¯s joints were still flexible and her face smooth and bubbly. What could this mean? This meant that Jocelyn was not dead. She might still be alive. At the thought of this possibility, Aren immediately became high in spirits. ¡°Go to the hospital, go to the nearest hospital.¡± When Luke, who was driving, heard the order, he subconsciously turned the steering wheel and quickly drove to another road. Looking at Aren in the rearview mirror, Luke found that Aren no longer looked sad. Instead, it was filled with excitement, as if he had encountered something good. This confused Luke, and at the same time, he couldn¡¯t help but worry for Aren. Could it be that Aren had gone crazy because he couldn¡¯t accept the news of Miss Jocelyn¡¯s death? Luke thought about it and immediately shook it off. After all, Aren was the leader of South Side, and he had seen all kinds of situations. How could he go crazy over such a small matter? However, when Miss Diana went to Vienna that year, Aren got drunk and was sad too. He even drank too much wine and had to be sent to the hospital. If Aren was sad just because Miss Dana went to Vienna, then it didn¡¯t seem weird that he would go crazy over the death of his beloved. Luke was very pleased that Aren was serious with his relationship, but the next moment, Luke¡¯s expression quickly became solemn. If Aren went crazy, should he send Aren straight to the mental hospital to recuperate, or should he get a nursing qualification to take care of him from now on? However, was it too late to sit for the nursing exam now? Was he going to lose his job so soon? At the thought that he might lose this highly-paid job, Luke tightened his grip on the steering wheel He did not want to leave Aren from the bottom of his heart. Although Aren was temperamental at times and liked to throw inexplicable tantrums, he was always generous with his employees. Chapter 172 - If She Dies... Chapter 172 If She Dies¡­ ¡°Master Aren, no matter what you become, Luke will always be by your side, so please don¡¯t fire me, okay?¡± Aren, who was delighted that Jocelyn might not be dead, suddenly looked up and met Luke¡¯s eyes in the mirror. Aren frowned. ¡°What are you thinking about all day? Why do you think I¡¯ll fire you?¡± Seeing that Aren could still understand his questions and answer them, Luke heaved a sigh of relief. Although there seemed to be something wrong with Aren¡¯s brain, he looked fine. Apparently, Luke didn¡¯t have to sit for the nursing exam anymore. Luke instantly looked relieved. Seeing the expression on Luke¡¯s face change, Aren looked at Luke with a complicated gaze. ¡°You should thank yourself that you are more capable than others.¡± Otherwise, Aren would definitely fire someone like him who alwasy had stupid thoughts on his mind. At times, Aren even suspected that there was something wrong with Luke¡¯s IQ. Otherwise, why would he do strange things and put on strange expressions? However, Luke did not seem to understand what Aren meant, because after hearing what Aren said, a relieved smile appeared on Luke¡¯s face. ¡°Thank you for your praise, Master Aren. I will continue to work hard. I won¡¯t let you down.¡± Was there something wrong with Luke¡¯s brain? Aren was already thinking about looking for his next assistant. ¡°Faster. I need to get to the hospital as soon as possible.¡± Aren looked away. ¡°Alright, please fasten your seat belt.¡± After Aren buckled his seatbelt, Luke brought the speed of the car to its maximum. The car, which was originally running smoothly on the road, turned into a silver lightning bolt that quickly passed through the traffic and rushed towards its destination. After ten minutes, the car stopped in front of the hospital, and behind it, there was a line of dark marks stretching out as far as the eye could see. Aren unbuckled his seat belt, held Jocelyn in his arms, and rushed to the hospital. ¡°Go and bring the doctor. I want the best doctors in this hospital,¡± Aren ordered. ¡°May I ask why?¡± When Luke asked this question, he actually had an answer in his heart. Although it was probably a little absurd, his gaze still uncontrollably landed on Jocelyn. He had a hunch that the reason Aren was looking for doctors was because he wanted to save Jocelyn. But how could Aren save a dead person? The doctor was just an ordinary person, not God. ¡°Jocelyn is not dead. She just fainted. I need a doctor to wake Jocelyn up.¡± ¡°I know you don¡¯t want to admit that Miss Jocelyn is dead, but you should know¡­¡± ¡°I have my own judgment. Just have to follow my order.¡± Aren interrupted and looked at Luke sharply. Aren looked like he was warning Luke that if he wasted time here, he would take out his gun and crack open Luke¡¯s head. Luke, who was sensitive to danger, shut his mouth in time. He didn¡¯t believe that there would be such a miracle. However, if Aren insisted on this, as his assistant, he had no reason to object. While Aren was carrying Jocelyn to the ward, Luke quickly went to the hospital director¡¯s office. By the time Luke convinced the director to gather all the doctors in the hospital to diagnose Jocelyn, five minutes had passed. At this moment, Aren looked extremely solemn, because he found that Jocelyn¡¯s hands and feet were starting to turn cold. ¡°Come and save her. If she dies.¡± Aren did not speak, but Luke took out his pocket pistol and shot at the wall, leaving a hole the size of a pinky on the snow-white wall. This was a blatant threat! The hospital director¡¯s face turned pale. The doctors who were gathered together by the hospital director were trembling in fear. At this moment, they were like a group of sheep that had accidentally entered a pack of wolves. Chapter 173 - Making the Call Chapter 173 Making the Call Almost instantly, the faces of the doctors in the hospital turned pale. Some of the especially timid ones were already hugging each other, and their bodies were trembling non-stop. ¡°Why are you all standing there like a dummy? Hurry up and work! If you¡¯re one step slower, my bullets will hit you.¡± Luke¡¯s threat was very effective. For the sake of their lives, even though these doctors were extremely afraid, they still moved their trembling legs to look at Jocelyn. Seeing that Jocelyn was lying on the hospital bed and sleeping peacefully, a few doctors looked at each other and started to make a preliminary diagnosis of her. While the doctors were saving Jocelyn from death, Susan came to the hotel reception desk. As usual, she bribed the staff with money, wanting to know what had happened in the hotel after Aren and the others came in. However, the cameras in the hotel could only capture the scene of certain areas. Susan couldn¡¯t see the situation completely, which made her pissed off. At this moment, Diana sent a message. (How is the situation going theret?] Although she could not see Diana¡¯s face, Susan knew that she must be very anxious. Unable to help her good friend, Susan felt guilty and called Diana. Seeing the call that she had been expecting, Diana answered without a moment of hesitation. ¡°What happened theret? What exactly happened?¡± Susan licked her lower lip and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Diana. I didn¡¯t find out what exactly happened. Aren left with Jocelyn in his arms.¡± ¡°After all, there are no cameras in the room, so¡­¡± Diana bit her finger even harder. The blood that flowed out of the wound stained her lips, making her already twisted face look even more sickly. After about a minute, Susan still did not hear from Diana. If not for the rapid breathing on the other end of the phone, Susan would have thought that Dana had hung up. ¡°Are you all right, Diana?¡± Jocelyn asked. ¡°I didn¡¯t manage to find out what happened because there isn¡¯t enough time. I believe that given more time, I will get to the bottom of it.¡± In fact, Susan was not completely confident, because Aren was the leader of South Side after all. In Aren¡¯s territory, it was very easy for him to suppress information, but it would be very difficult for others to investigate. However, Susan could tell from the rapid breathing that something was wrong with Diana. Therefore, even though she was not absolutely confident, she had to make some promises to calm her down. As expected, on the other end of the phone, Diana looked much better after hearing Susan¡¯s promise. ¡°Thank you, Susan. Thank you for helping me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯re friends. If you really want to thank me, treat me to a meal.¡± ¡°Sure, you can decide where to go, but I still need your help on this matter. I can¡¯t find anyone else who can help me except you.¡± Hearing the weak tone Diana spoke with, Susan couldn¡¯t bring herself to hold a grudge against Diana anymore. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll help you,¡± Susan promised Diana. After comforting her, Susan hung up. But after hanging up on Diana, Susan didn¡¯t relax. Instead, she turned on her phone again to think about the people who could help her and sent them a message asking for help. While Susan was busy, Wilson¡¯s family was busy too. A week later, Maria still didn¡¯t get the results she wanted. No one was discussing Jocelyn on the school forum at all. When she walked into Ivy University, some people didn¡¯t even know Jocelyn existed. This was far from the goal that Maria set out to achieve in slandering Jocelyn. Once again, Maria smashed everything that she could see in her room to the ground. When Mrs. Wilson walked into her room, she saw a floor covered with broken glasses and cosmetics. She had just bought the cosmetics for Maria. This set of cosmetic products was not only expensive but also limited in number. She had fought hard to get this set and did not expect Maria to not cherish it. Chapter 174 - Starving to Death Chapter 174 Starving to Death Mrs. Wilson finally couldn¡¯t put up with Maria anymore. Her expression darkened as she chased all the servants out of the room. When the door closed, Mrs. Wilson said impatiently, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Do you know how expensive this set of cosmetic products I bought for you is? Also, do you know how much those jewelry in your jewelry box are worth?¡± ¡°When can you change your habit of smashing things whenever you¡¯re angry? Do you know that your father is already unhappy with you?¡± In the past, no matter how many things Maria threw at her, Mrs. Wilson had never spoken to her in such a harsh tone. At most, she would gently urge her to stop. But now, Mrs. Wilson actually reprimanded her, which made Maria explode with anger. She looked like a volcano that had been dormant for a long time suddenly erupted, and the burning flame in her eyes made Mrs. Wilson take half a step back. ¡°Don¡¯t you know why I¡¯m angry? I went to Ivy University today and logged on to the school forum, but there was no news about Jocelyn at all. I spent so much time and effort spreading rumors about her at school, but it turned out it¡¯s just a waste of time. Shouldn¡¯t I be angry?¡± ¡°Also, Mother, when did you become so vulgar? The things I broke were just some jewelry, cosmetics, and skincare products. How much can these things be worth?¡± ¡°Father gives you so much living expenses every month. Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t even want to buy me some cosmetic products.¡± At this moment, Maria felt like the entire world was against her. She was furious that Jocelyn did not die according to her plan. Mrs. Wilson¡¯s reprimand was like boiling water that dripped into hot oil, making Maria explode. Though Mrs. Wilson felt terrible that Jocelyn got away again, she still couldn¡¯t tolerate the way her daughter reacted to the bad news. After all, Jocelyn was the daughter of Wilson¡¯s ex wife, so It didn¡¯t matter if Jocelyn was dead or alive. However, it was different for Maria. Maria was the daughter she had painstakingly given birth to in October. Maria had her blood and bone. Maria should be respectful to her and not shout at her without manners and respect. ¡°Me? Vulgar? What you just broke is worth more than a million. How dare you throw such an expensive thing away? As a mother, I won¡¯t allow you to be rude to me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really disappointed in you, Maria,¡± said Mr. Wilson. Disappointment was written all over Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face as she looked at Maria. Maria did not know why her mother was so angry today and so harsh to her. This made Maria feel helpless and stunned for a moment, but soon, this helplessness turned into anger. ¡°Mother, what¡¯s wrong with you today? It¡¯s not like I¡¯ve never thrown something like this in the past, but you¡¯ve never treated me so harshly. Why are you accusing me like that?¡± ¡°What exactly do you want!?¡± Mrs. Wilson covered her chest in disbelief. She looked at Maria, who was shouting like a crazy woman in front of her, and could not believe her eyes. She could not believe that this was the daughter that she doted on. Mrs. Wilson glared at Maria until she stopped talking ¡°What do I want?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve always said that your father gives me a lot of living expenses every month, but do you know that your father hasn¡¯t given me a penny this month? If you keep smashing things like that, we¡¯ll sooner or later starve to death!¡± ¡°If you want to hang out with your friends penniless, then continue smashing. I won¡¯t stop you.¡± ¡°After all, I have to be a noble mother, not a vulgar one.¡± A forced and bitter smile appeared on Mrs. Wilson¡¯s face. Maria even started to wonder if she was still in her dream. Otherwise, how could her mother look at her so sarcastically? How could her father stop giving her mother¡¯s living expenses? Chapter 175 - Wild With Imagination Chapter 175 Wild With Imagination ¡°Mother, are you kidding me? How can Father not give you money? Even if you don¡¯t like me smashing things, you can¡¯t lie to me like this.¡± Maria raised her eyebrows and widened her eyes. ¡°Why should I lie to you about such a thing? What good will lying to you do me? You¡¯re my daughter, so of course I want to give you all the best things.¡± ¡°But the fact is that if you continue smashing things like this, you won¡¯t be able to hang out. You might even go hungry.¡± Mrs. Wilson told Maria what might happen. At the same time, she couldn¡¯t help but feel uneasy. Ever since the day she married Mr. Wilson, he had never stopped giving her two million of living expenses every month. This had been going on for nearly twenty years until it suddenly stopped recently. It was hard for Mrs. Wilson not to let her imagination run wild. She wanted to change Maria¡¯s habit of smashing things as soon as possible and erase what happened today so that Mr. Wilson wouldn¡¯t find out about it. Although Mrs. Wilson didn¡¯t know what was happening, she could acutely sense that something bad was about to happen, and it might be related to money. ev Therefore, she thought that Mr. Wilson definitely wouldn¡¯t want to hear the news of his daughter smashing things again the moment he got home. However, Maria, as her meticulously raised daughter, did not understand her painstaking efforts. Instead, she accused her and reprimanded her, shouting in front of her mother without the image of a lady. This hurt Mrs. Wilson terribly. Instead of her usual gentle and sweet tone, she reprimanded Maria with coldness. The serious tone with which Mrs. Wilson spoke finally made Maria realize that everything her mother told her was true. But why did this happen? Maria did not understand. Her father¡¯s business had always been good. Why didn¡¯t he give them their living expenses anymore? Did he have another mistress and child outside? At the thought of this possibility, Maria looked vicious. She approached her mother who was still angry at her. ¡°Is it because Father has a mistress so he no longer cares about us?¡± Maria asked her mother. ¡°No way,¡± Mrs. Wilson denied the possibility on instinct. Maria sneered. ¡°Why not? Although Father is a little old, he is rich. There are countless greedy women at the company gatherings who are eyeing his wallet.¡± ¡°They¡¯re beautiful and young. How many men can resist such a temptation? Mother, based on your understanding of Father, do you think he is one of the few men who can resist the temptation?¡± Maria¡¯s question made Mrs. Wilson fall silent. Of course she knew that Mr. Wilson was not such a person. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t be here. Mrs. Wilson knew that she was no longer as charming as before when she was older. She could not compare to the young and beautiful girls outside at all. It was normal for Mr. Wilson to fall in love with someone else. However, at the thought that a pregnant woman might show up at any time and ask her to divorce Mr. Wilson and get lost from this manor, Mrs. Wilson couldn¡¯t help but break out in cold sweat, and her expression turned even more vicious. She had already lived the life of a rich lady for so many years, and she could not tolerate herself returning to the slums to eat bread and cheap hamburgers, as well as the thick soup that had already gone bad. Maria could tell from her mother¡¯s silence that she had it right. At that moment, Maria couldn¡¯t remember Jocelyn and the shattered objects on the ground. She turned her attention to the lover that Mr. Wilson might be having outside. After all, Jocelyn was right there. She could deal with her whenever she wanted. However, if Maria was careless and allowed a mistress to enter the family, the mistress would be much more dangerous than Jocelyn. If it was hers, she wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to take it away from her. Maria¡¯s gaze became fierce, as if she had seen a ferocious beast that was trying to invade her territory. Chapter 176 - Old Memories Coming Back Chapter 176 Old Memories Coming Back ¡°Mother, now is not the time to be angry with me. We should turn the gun on our common enemy. We can¡¯t allow a mistress to enter our family.¡± Maria reached out and hugged Mrs. Wilson. The fact that her only child was on her side at the critical moment made Mrs. Wilson¡¯s cold expression soften. She reached out and held Mary into her arms. The mother and daughter, who had been arguing just a moment ago, became affectionate again because of the unknown enemy. ¡°What you said makes a lot of sense, Maria. It was my fault just now and I lost my temper with you. I hope you can forgive your hot-tempered mother.¡± Mrs. Wilson looked at Maria apologetically. Looking at Mrs. Wilson, who was apologizing to her, Maria¡¯s anger was like a little flame that was extinguished by a bucket of cold water. ¡°You are my mother, so of course I will forgive you and I will never be angry with you,¡± Maria promised sweetly. ¡°Also, I did something wrong just now. I was too hot-tempered and started throwing a tantrum over something small. I even broke the gift you gave me.¡± ¡°I know it¡¯s wrong of me to do this, but Mother, I need some time to slowly change the bad habits. You can¡¯t expect me to change them all at once, right?¡± Maria¡¯s display of weakness made Mrs. Wilson feel guilty. She regretted her impulsive words and behaviors just now. Just like Maria said, it was not easy to get rid of a habit. How could she be expected to change it overnight? Mrs. Wilson nodded and forgave her daughter. The atmosphere between the mother and daughter eased up. Mrs. Wilson looked at the mess on the ground. Although she felt a little heartache, she restrained herself from scolding Maria. ¡°Your room is a little messy now. Let the servants come in and clean it. Come to my room.¡± Mrs. Wilson held Maria¡¯s hand and opened the door. She said to the servant, Elena, ¡°Clean up Miss Maria¡¯s room.¡± ¡°Yes, ma¡¯ am.¡± Without looking back, Mrs. Wilson pulled Maria into her room and closed the door carefully. The mother and daughter sat on the sofa and started plotting how to deal with the mistress Mr. Wilson was having outside. Mr. Wilson, who was working in the company, sneezed violently. Although Bard was working, he didn¡¯t forget to attend to Mr. Wilson. He quickly stood up from his workplace, poured a glass of hot water, and delivered it to Mr. Wilson. ¡°Sir, do you have a cold? Do you want me to contact the family doctor for you?¡± Bard asked. Mr. Wilson shook his head and looked at the warm water in front of him with disdain. Instead of warm water, he was used to drinking cold water with ice. ¡°Take the hot water away. I need cold water with ice,¡± Mr. Wilson emphasized. ¡°But warm water is better for your health.¡± Bard wanted to dissuade him, but seeing the impatient look on Mr. Wilson¡¯s face, he obeyed and brought a cup of cold water with ice to him. Before returning to his workplace, Bard asked, ¡°Do you really not need a family doctor?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t. Please return to your work immediately.¡± With Bard gone, Mr. Wilson rubbed his nose and his eyes darkened. He couldn¡¯t afford to have a family doctor now as the company was now facing some difficulties. He had invested almost all the cash in his hand and did not have any excess money to spend. So even if he was unwell, he had to endure it until the company got over this crisis. It had been a long time since he suffered like this. It was so long that he forgot that he was poor in the past and forgot about the woman who was with him while he was poor. Chapter 177 - Jocelyn Waking Up From Shock Chapter 177 Jocelyn Waking Up From Shock Mr. Wilson couldn¡¯t afford to be nostalgic at this critical moment. Soon, he got back to work. Compared to those distant memories, he prefered money. While Mr. Wilson was working hard, helped by the doctors, Jocelyn finally opened her eyes. The dazzling bright hospital light made Jocelyn close her eyes in discomfort, and tears trickled down her face. The doctors could not help but heave a sigh of relief when they finally woke her up. However, looking at Jocelyn who closed her eyes again, Aren was still worried. He looked at the doctor closest to him and asked, ¡°Why did she close her eyes again? Is she not feeling well?¡± The doctor looked at Aren and his heart almost popped out of his chest. He subconsciously trembled and pulled away from Aren. He looked at Aren in fear, afraid that this temperamental man would kill him because of what he had done. Fortunately, Aren was focused on Jocelyn and did not notice this small movement of his. Only then did the doctor feel relieved. ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with her body except for her vocal cords, so she might not be able to speak for the time being. As for her eyes closing, it¡¯s because the light in our hospital is too bright. She was not used to it just now. Other than that, there¡¯s nothing wrong with this lady.¡± Luke looked at Aren, who was standing by Jocelyn¡¯s bed. Realizing that the two of them might need some time alone, he reached out and dragged the doctor out of the room with him. He signaled the remaining doctors to leave the room with his eyes and body language. These doctors did not feel that Luke was being impolite. Instead, they were grateful to him. God knew how suffocated they were staying in this room. If they could escape, they wouldn¡¯t mind if Luke kicked them out of the room? The doctors quickly escaped from the ward where Aren and Jocelyn were, as if they were hunted down by a pack of wolves. It was not until the doctors disappeared into the corridor that Luke, who was planning to stand at the door and keep an eye on Aren and Jocelyn, found Eliza, who had been sitting on a bench in the corridor for an unknown period of time. ¡°Miss Eliza, don¡¯t worry. Miss Jocelyn is now safe and is resting inside.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t look too good. Do you want to find a place to rest?¡± Luke was not surprised at all by Eliza¡¯s appearance here, because he had noticed on the way that she had been following him. He just didn¡¯t expect Eliza to wait outside for so long. She looked like a soulless puppet, sitting there still. Eliza, who had been a little crazy in the hotel, looked a lot calmer now. However, when she heard Luke mention Jocelyn, she gaped at him in disbelief. After a moment, she was finally able to relax. She leaned against the wall behind her weakly, as if all her bones had been removed. ¡°Thank God for answering my prayer,¡± Eliza whispered. Then, Eliza cast her gaze on the ward behind Luke. Luke, who thought that Eliza still wanted to barge in, moved, blocking Eliza¡¯s line of sight. ¡°Mr. Aren is chatting with Miss Jocelyn. I¡¯m afraid he doesn¡¯t want a third person to disturb him, so I hope Miss Eliza doesn¡¯t make things difficult for me.¡± Eliza looked away. She didn¡¯t plan to disturb them. Although Jocelyn had once said that it was only a contract marriage between her and Aren, seeing how much he cared about Jocelyn, Eliza had a feeling that this contract marriage would eventually become a real marriage. Chapter 178 - A Gentle and Careful Aren Chapter 178 A Gentle and Careful Aren As her good friend, Eliza would naturally help Jocelyn find her happiness, but she wasn¡¯t sure if Jocelyn was smart enough to tell that Aren had a real feeling for her. ¡°Mr. Luke, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t disturb them. This is Jocelyn¡¯s phone. Please give it to her for me. If anything happens, get her to call me.¡± Eliza took out Jocelyn¡¯s phone from her pocket and handed it to Luke. Seeing that Eliza really had no intention of breaking in, Luke relaxed. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll truthfully tell Miss Jocelyn what you said.¡± Luke took the phone. Eliza glanced in the direction of the ward again. This time, she didn¡¯t stay there. She turned around and walked out of the hospital. She thought that she needed to find a hotel and get a room before taking a shower and sleeping. What happened today was too much for her. Watching Eliza leave, Luke put the phone in his pocket and suddenly felt like he had forgotten something. However, anything that he could remember shouldn¡¯t be important. Miles, who had been forgotten in the trunk of the car, opened his eyes in the darkness. In the ward, Jocelyn lay on the bed, still not fully awake. If not for the pain on her neck and the smell of disinfectant in the air, Jocelyn would have thought that she had gone to heaven or hell. After all, the situation at that time was really life-threatening. Miles grabbed her neck like a madman, and his fingers were like steel bars that locked on her neck, making Jocelyn suffocate. Fortunately, help arrived in time. She did not lose her life and just fainted. This was extremely fortunate. Now she thought about it, Jocelyn still felt a lingering fear. After all, she was so close to losing her life. Tentatively, Jocelyn opened her eyes again. This time, she did not open them too quickly. She took a while to adjust her eyes to the brightness before opening them completely. Jocelyn turned around and saw Aren sitting beside her bed. ¡°Thank you.¡± Jocelyn expressed her gratitude to Aren, but like the doctor said, her vocal cords were injured, and she did not make a sound even after trying very hard. Perhaps because her voice was too low, Aren only saw Jocelyn¡¯s mouth move, but he did not hear what Jocelyn said. But looking at Jocelyn¡¯s expression, Aren could pretty much guess. ¡°Do you want some water? The doctor said that you can¡¯t make a sound because your vocal cord is injured. If you really want to thank me, wait until you¡¯ve recovered your voice before apologizing to me in person.¡± Aren did not give Jocelyn a chance to answer his question, nor did he give her a chance to reject him. He picked up a glass of water from the cabinet and brought it to Jocelyn¡¯s mouth. Aren¡¯s face was expressionless, but his actions were careful and gentle. Looking at the water glass that was handed to her, Jocelyn opened her mouth and her face quickly grew red. This was the first time Aren was feeding her water. She had never thought that Aren would have such a gentle side to him. This action did not seem to match his identity, but because of that, it made Jocelyn feel like she was someone who was cherished by Aren. However, as soon as this idea popped up in her mind, Jocelyn shook it off without hesitation. She told herself again that she and Aren were only engaged in a contracted marriage and that he couldn¡¯t possibly love her. In New York, there were countless women who were more outstanding than her, why would Aren like her? At the thought that Aren might like someone else, the joy of escaping from death faded a lot. However, Jocelyn did not exhibit her emotion on his face. Looking at Aren, who looked especially tall and upright under the light, Jocelyn looked away in a panic, but soon her gaze landed on him again, thinking to herself that without Aren coming to her rescue, she would probably be soon buried six feet under. Chapter 179 - End of The Cold War Chapter 179 End of The Cold War Jocelyn became excited at the thought that Aren saved her. At this moment, Jocelyn felt a surge of emotions welling up in her heart, making her want to say something or do something to suppress the surge of emotions. Forgetting what Aren and the doctors just told her, Jocelyn opened her mouth in an attempt to say, ¡°Thank you.¡± Aren shifted his gaze to her lips, which were wet from the water. Watching Jocelyn as her mouth moved silently, although Aren heard no sound, his heart skipped a beat. By the time Aren realized what he was doing, he had already pressed Jocelyn onto the bed. His tongue was wandering around and intruding Jocelyn¡¯s mouth. Aren did not know what was wrong with him. When he saw Jocelyn, he would easily lose control of himself and turn into an irrational beast. All he could think of was to be over her body, violate her, and look at her as she cried. He had never been tormented by this thought in the past 20 years. At this moment, Aren felt that he no longer looked like him, but he did not hate this feeling. Instead, he quite enjoyed it. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s shocked gaze, Aren suddenly remembered that the two of them were still in a cold war. However, the next moment, when that soft and smooth tongue was sucked into his mouth, Aren forgot all about it. But the kiss didn¡¯t last very long. When Jocelyn pounded on his chest with her hands, Aren stopped. Looking at Jocelyn¡¯s lips getting moist and red from his kiss, Aren reached out and gently stroked Jocelyn¡¯s face like an evil dragon caressing a treasure that he had lost and regained. Only after that passionate kiss and the burning sensation brought by the collision of their lips and teeth did Aren confirm once again that Jocelyn was still alive. Aren thought that he probably liked Jocelyn. Otherwise, why would he be so sad when he found out about Jocelyn¡¯s death? However, Aren could not figure out when he started to like Jocelyn, but the answer was not important to him. Since he liked her, he would keep her with him. Aren rubbed his thumb on Jocelyn¡¯s lips for a moment. When Jocelyn frowned and was about to push it away, he leaned down and pecked her on the lips. This kiss was much gentler than the one before. Jocelyn was stunned, and her heart was pounding violently. Jocelyn seemed to have forgotten that she could breathe. Her face was so red that she looked like she might faint at any moment. Although Jocelyn looked very cute like this, Aren did not want to see Jocelyn faint in front of him again, because it would remind him of when Jocelyn was about to be strangled to death by Miles. That scene made Aren feel uncomfortable. ¡°You can breathe.¡± Immediately, Jocelyn took in two deep breaths. Fresh air filled up Jocelyn¡¯s body, making the abnormal redness on her face disappear instantly. At the same time, Jocelyn regained her rationality. Embarrassed, Jocelyn covered her head with the blanket, trying to trick herself into thinking that nothing had happened. However, Jocelyn¡¯s face was getting hotter and hotter under the blanket, and her eyes were sparkling in the darkness. She couldn¡¯t help but touch her lips that had been kissed by Aren. Then, as if she was scalded by something hot, she quickly moved her fingers away. Jocelyn couldn¡¯t think straight. Her gut feeling told her that Aren might have a feeling for her. However, her rationality was warning her not to have such unrealistic thoughts. An outstanding person like Aren would never be with an ordinary person like her, and it was also impossible for him to like an ordinary person like her. The entanglement of emotions and rationality made Joclyn feel frustrated. They were like angels and demons arguing in Jocelyn¡¯s mind. Aren could not see Jocelyn¡¯s face through the blanket, but knowing that Jocelyn was just being shy, he didn¡¯t mind. He still reached out and gently tugged at Jocelyn¡¯s blanket. ¡°Don¡¯t stay under the blanket for too long. You need to get some fresh air.¡± Chapter 180 - Discharging From the Hospital Chapter 180 Discharging From the Hospital Hearing Aren¡¯s voice through the blanket, Jocelyn¡¯s body stiffened for a moment. Even if her breathing was really not getting irregular right now, and the irregularity of breathing reminded her of the suffocating feeling when Miles grabbed her neck, Jocelyn still clenched the blanket tightly, as if under the blanket, she was in a different world with Aren. Before the redness on her face was completely gone, Jocelyn did not want to see Aren again. Jocelyn shook her head and wanted to speak, but when she realized that she could not make a sound at this moment, she pulled the blanket down a little to reveal half of her face. She looked at Aren and then shook her head to indicate that she did not feel suffocated. Jocelyn shifted her gaze to the door, hoping that Aren would understand her message and leave the room immediately. Although Jocelyn could not speak, her eyes perfectly expressed what was on her mind. Aren wasn¡¯t displeased at being treated as such by Jocelyn. Who was he? He was the leader of South Side and the top bachelor of New York. He created a technology empire on his own, and was the Prince Charming of every woman in New York. So many people wanted to be Mrs. Brown. If he visited those women in hospital, they would be moved to tears. But Jocelyn, she actually wanted him to leave! In fact, if Jocelyn did not say anything, Aren was prepared to leave for his company after making sure she was fine. But now, he did not want to leave. He wanted to stay and stare at Jocelyn, who was anxiously waiting for him to leave. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. Show your head. Don¡¯t cover your nose,¡± Aren said coldly and tightened his grip on the blanket. He suddenly pulled down the blanket, revealing her face red from shyness and shortness of breath. Jocelyn quickly grabbed the blanket from Aren¡¯s hand, wanting to shrink back under it like a hermit crab anxiously looking for its shell. However, Jocelyn was naturally not strong enough to play tug of war with Aren. He said coldly, ¡°You actually have the strength to grab the blanket. It seems that your body has indeed recovered quite a lot. Since you¡¯re alright, get up and go home. It¡¯s getting late.¡± Looking at how Jocelyn still had the energy to snatch the blanket from him, Aren felt mixed emotions. He did not know if he should be angry or grateful that Jocelyn was fine like the doctor said. Hearing the word ¡°home¡±, Jocelyn¡¯s ears twitched, and a trace of joy appeared on her face. She forgot that she was in the hospital. As long as Aren did not want to leave, she could do nothing to him. But now that she was staying at Stephen¡¯s house, as long as she went back, she could escape Aren. At this thought, Jocelyn was overjoyed. She sat up, but accidentally bumped into Aren¡¯s chin. The pain made Jocelyn cover her forehead, and tears welled up in her eyes. Aren slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath. The force of the blow was so great that Aren even suspected that his chin had been broken by Jocelyn. Otherwise, why did it hurt so much? Aren opened his mouth and gently nudged it twice. Seeing that his chin was working, he was relieved. ¡°Is your head alright? Do you need a doctor?¡± Jocelyn shook her head. The pain on her forehead only lasted for a moment before it went away. As Jocelyn was rubbing her forehead, she told Aren that she wanted to be discharged. ¡°Sure,¡± said Aren with a nod. Aren called Luke, who was standing outside, into the ward. Chapter 181 - Is The Voice An Illusion? Chapter 181 Is The Voice An Illusion? ¡°Sir, is there anything I can do for you?¡± ¡°Go help Jocelyn get discharged.¡± Hearing Aren¡¯s order, Luke nodded. Just as he was about to leave, he thought of the phone Eliza gave him and stopped. Luke took out his phone from his pocket. ¡°Miss Jocelyn, this is the phone Miss Eliza asked me to give you. She asked me to tell you that you can call her if you need anything.¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn looked in the direction of the door, as if she was searching for traces of Eliza. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Miss Eliza looked very tired, so I asked her to go back and rest. She¡¯s not injured.¡± Luke was indeed a considerate man. He answered all the questions that Jocelyn wanted to ask and put her at ease. In fact, the moment she was lying on the ground and on the verge of death, Jocelyn regretted calling Eliza. She couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of atrocities Miles would do to her if she came in alone. Fortunately, Eliza wasn¡¯t injured, which dissipated a lot of the guilt that Jocelyn was suffering from. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else you need me to do, I¡¯ll get lost.¡± Jocelyn nodded and smiled gratefully at Luke, grateful that he had told her about Eliza. Jocelyn, who had her eyes on Luke, did not notice that Aren, who was sitting next to her, had a dark expression on his face that made him look like he was about to rain. This made Luke, who was facing Aren, feel an immense pressure. He couldn¡¯t even breathe properly. Luke left the ward with a stiff smile. The moment he closed the door, he patted his chest and exhaled. He thought that he needed to do a full-body checkup in the hospital to see if his heart was intact and if his body was healthy. Just looking at Aren, he felt that his heart was about to jump out of his mouth. ¡°It seems that I really need to take a break and relaxes. At this rate, I will definitely be the shortest-lived assistant in New York.¡± At the thought that he had never held a girl¡¯s hand in all the years he had lived, Luke became depressed. He decided to take a two-month leave. It would be perfect if he could come across a beautiful woman in a strange city and start a romantic love story there! While Luke was immersed in his beautiful fantasy, Jocelyn, who was in the ward, suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to ask Luke about Miles. Jocelyn facepalmed, but she accidentally touched the swelling from bumping into Aren¡¯s chin. The sudden pain made Jocelyn shed tears. Before she could do anything, a pair of large hands held her face. Through her blurred vision, Jocelyn saw Aren¡¯s beautiful face getting closer to her, and the cool breeze on her forehead. It was Aren blowing air at Jocelyn¡¯s forehead. Jocelyn blinked, and tears trickled down her face. This made the world in front of Jocelyn instantly clearer, so clear that she could see the worry and concern in Aren¡¯s eyes. Seeing his own reflection in her blue eyes, Aren¡¯s mind went blank for a moment. Instinctively, he looked away. Jocelyn was stunned, wondering why Aren didn¡¯t want to look at her. Jocelyn thought that her gaze made Aren uncomfortable. After all, it was indeed impolite to stare at someone. ¡°You silly girl!¡± After calming himself, Aren said. ¡°Lie down and rest. Luke probably won¡¯t be back very soon.¡± If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Jocelyn knew her ears were working fine, she would¡¯ve thought the voice just now was just an illusion. Perhaps¡­ this was really just an illusion. Otherwise, why did things become so strange the moment she woke up? Jocelyn slowly lay back on the hospital bed under Aren¡¯s gaze and closed her eyes. Perhaps it was because the room was too quiet, or perhaps it was because Jocelyn felt safe in this environment, she suddenly fell asleep. Hearing Jocelyn¡¯s breathing gradually becoming gentler, Aren couldn¡¯t help but put a finger under her nose to check if she was alive. Chapter 182 - Interrogating the Assistant Chapter 182 Interrogating the Assistant The fact that she was still alive put Aren at ease. He quietly looked at Jocelyn¡¯s sleeping face for a while and finally picked up his phone. After sending a message to tell Luke to not come back so soon, he turned his phone into a vibration mode and placed it aside. He then crawled to the other side of the bed. Strangely, lying in bed with a woman he kind of liked, the first thought that came to Aren¡¯s mind was not to possess her, but to protect her. Just lying beside Jocelyn and smelling her made Aren feel satisfied. It had been a long time since he had enjoyed such happiness, and it was as if time had returned to his teenage years. Aren reached out to hold Jocelyn¡¯s hand. Looking at their interlaced fingers, Aren smiled and closed his eyes too. Aren¡¯s work had always been intense. Last night, he only slept for four hours before getting up to deal with the company¡¯s matters. Halfway through his work, he ran out to find Jocelyn. He was busy until now before he finally had time to relax and let go of stress. At this moment, he was overwhelmed by exhaustion and sleepiness. After closing his eyes for a few seconds, he fell asleep. Jocelyn, who was deep in her sleep, squirmed and moved towards Aren. Having sensed some movements, Aren held Jocelyn on instinct and pulled her into his arms. A breeze blew in through the window, making Jocelyn smile in her sleep with satisfaction. In the Wilson mansion, Maria and Mrs. Wilson were sitting on the sofa in the living room with a straight face. Maria looked at Bard, who was standing silently at the side, and tried hard to suppress the anger in her heart. If not for the fact that she wanted to get some information about her father from him, she would not have allowed a small assistant to step in her house. In the blink of an eye, Maria had already thought of how to punish Bard for his arrogance after getting what she wanted. ¡°Bard, you don¡¯t have to keep it secret from us for my father. You must know that my father loves my mother the most. Even if he has a mistress, it¡¯s just a fling. He will eventually return to the family.¡± ¡°Choose your side, or you¡¯ll regret it when my father returns to the family.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a very smart person, aren¡¯t you?¡± With her head held high, Maria talked to Bard in a condescending and threatening manner. Looking at Maria¡¯s haughty expression, Bard felt sick of her. At this moment, he actually missed the invisible Miss Jocelyn in this family. At least, when Miss Jocelyn was with him, she would never act superior. Unfortunately, Miss Jocelyn was not liked by Mr. Wilson and was chased out of the Wilson family by the mother and daughter. She was now homeless. Bard thought about Jocelyn for a moment, then he turned his attention to Maria and Mrs. Wilson. He raised his eyebrows in resignation. ¡°Although I don¡¯t know why Madam and Miss think that Master has a mistress, from what I know, there are no other women around him.¡± ¡°Impossible!¡± Before Bard could finish, Maria interrupted him. Maria stood up from the sofa and quickly walked up to him. ¡°If my father didn¡¯t have another mistress there, why didn¡¯t he pay my mother for her living expenses?¡± Maria questioned Bard angrily. Mrs. Wilson did not expect Maria to reveal this to outsiders. Although she knew that Bard, as the assistant, would sooner or later find out about it, Mrs. Wilson still couldn¡¯t help but blush with embarrassment. She looked like she was walking naked in the busiest mall. Mrs. Wilson did not even dare to look up at the expression on Bard¡¯s face. ¡°Maria!¡± In order to get Maria to stop giving out more family secrets, Mrs. Wilson had to raise her voice to stop her. ¡°I will take care of this, Maria. Now please go back to your room.¡± Maria stomped her feet in indignation and directed the anger at her mother. Chapter 183 - Asking Aren For Help Chapter 183 Asking Aren For Help ¡°Mother! I¡¯m not leaving. I want to stay here and hear the answer with my own ears.¡± Maria¡¯s stubbornness gave Mrs. Wilson a headache. She did not understand why the cute and obedient girl would grow up like this. Without Maria knowing it, Mrs. Wilson¡¯s love for her was already diminishing. Although Mrs. Wilson felt a headache because she couldn¡¯t get Maria to leave, the most important thing now was to figure out what was going on. Did Mr. Wilson have a mistress outside? If not, why did he stop giving her living expenses? Mrs. Wilson shifted her gaze from Maria to Bard. ¡°I want to ask the exact question Maria asked.¡± Being asked by Mrs. Wilson and Maria, Bard had no choice but to answer, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because the company is temporarily facing some problems and is short of funds, so Mr. Wilson didn¡¯t give you your living expenses in time. When Mr. Wilson gets the revenue, he¡¯ll give you the living expense on time.¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m just making a guess. Mr. Wilson might have been too busy with work that he forgot about it.¡± ¡°Madam and Miss, I think it¡¯s best if you ask Mr. Wilson in person.¡± Mrs. Wilson was not satisfied with this answer from Bard, but she knew that this was as much as Bard could tell her. After all, he was Mr. Wilson¡¯s assistant. If he said something he shouldn¡¯t have, he might lose his job. Humans were selfish creatures. Mrs. Wilson and Bard did not have any personal relationship, so Bard would not take such a risk for her. Maria, who was sitting beside Mrs. Wilson, wanted to throw a tantrum, but she was pressed down by Mrs. Wilson. ¡°Thank you for telling us that. I¡¯ll go look for him later.¡± ¡°It¡¯s getting late, so I won¡¯t keep you any longer.¡± The sun was still high in the sky. Mrs. Wilson said that because she didn¡¯t want Bard around anymore as he was useless now. Fortunately, Bard did not want to stay here either and waste his time with the mother and daughter. Instead of staying with them, he¡¯d better hurry home and order a fried chicken while watching the football match. Bard walked out of the Wilson mansion. As soon as he was gone, Maria, who was pressed down by Mrs. Wilson, broke free, looking displeased. ¡°Mother, how can you let him go so easily? He is obviously keeping something from us. That¡¯s unforgivable!¡± ¡°Why are you saying thanks to a guy like that? What is there to thank him for? You should give him a slap and let him know who he is working for!¡± Maria shouted unhappily. Seeing how angry Maria was, Mrs. Wilson pinched her eyebrows and said, ¡°You¡¯re already an adult. Can you use your brain to think?¡± ¡°Although he didn¡¯t tell us the answer, he gave us some hints.¡± ¡°And the person who pays him is your father. He works for your father. If your father knows that we secretly called Bard over and asked him a lot of questions behind his back, not only will he be fired, but we will also be in trouble.¡± ¡°You know that your father hates it when people talk about him behind his back.¡± Although Maria didn¡¯t believe Mrs. Wilson, the tough attitude Mrs. Wilson showed made her shut up obediently. However, she couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°Are we just going to let it go like this? Are you really going to ask Father why he didn¡¯t give us our living expenses?¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t ask, what are we going to do with our lives?¡± Hearing that, Maria was lost for words. After some moments of silence, Maria suddenly patted her thigh and her eyes lit up. ¡°I¡¯ve got a good idea!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I can go and find Master Aren and get him to help us,¡± Maria said excitedly. Looking at Maria¡¯s excited face, Mrs. Wilson slowly closed her eyes, hopeless about the intelligence of her daughter. ¡°You want to ask Aren for our living expenses? Are you crazy?¡± At this moment, Mrs. Wilson only wanted to open up Maria¡¯s mind and see what her brain was like. How could she say such a ridiculous thing! Chapter 184 - A New Plan in the Making Chapter 184 A New Plan in the Making ¡°Aren has nothing to do with you. Why would he give you money? Besides, don¡¯t you want to marry him? If you ask him for money now, what will he think of you?¡± ¡°Maria, no man would want to marry a woman who reached out to him for money before they were even married. I never did such a thing like that when I was with your father.¡± Mrs. Wilson wanted to reason with Maria, hoping that she would dismiss the idea. But Maria was now so wrapped up in her own thoughts that she couldn¡¯t listen to Mrs. Wilson. OW She even retorted to Mrs. Wilson, ¡°You know that I want to marry Aren, but I don¡¯t know what spell Jocelyn cast on him, he always ignored me, and my plan failed time and time again. If this continues, when can I marry Aren? When will Jocelyn die?¡± ¡°So we must do it another way.¡± Mrs. Wilson said, shaking her head, ¡°Is by another way, you mean asking him for money?¡± ¡°When I borrow money from him, there will be a connection between us, and I can use this connection to constantly get in contact with him right?¡± ¡°With time, Aren will definitely understand how good I am. He will cancel the engagement with Jocelyn and marry me.¡± ¡°And Mother, you can use this opportunity to get Father to come back to you. For the sake of Master Aren, he will definitely cut ties with his mistress.¡± Maria¡¯s words were kinda convincing. As she listened, Mrs. Wilson had to admit that she was tempted by what Maria said. At this moment, Mrs. Wilson suddenly felt that Maria was still as smart as she used to be. ¡°Mother, isn¡¯t this a terrific idea. I can get Master Aren, and you can get Father, right?¡± At some point Maria came up behind Mrs. Wilson and put her two hands on her shoulders. She leaned her head towards Mrs. Wilson¡¯s and whispered with greed and desire in her eyes, looking like a demon fresh out of hell. Mrs. Wilson nodded in agreement with what Maria said, but the next moment she was worried again. ¡°As tempting as your idea is, I don¡¯t think Aren would be willing to lend you the money if you used living expenses as an excuse.¡± ¡°So we need to think of a better excuse.¡± Just as Mrs. Wilson was fabricating an excuse in her mind, Maria sat back down with a proud expression. ¡°What¡¯s so difficult about that? I¡¯ll just tell Master Aren that my father runs into some financial problems. As Jocelyn¡¯s fianc¨¦ and the son-in-law of the Wilson family, he won¡¯t sit back and watch the Wilson family decline, right?¡± ¡°When the news of him marrying a heavily indebted woman spreads, it will also bring shame to the Brown family.¡± Mrs. Wilson looked at Maria, who had suddenly become smart, in surprise. ¡°Mother, why are you looking at me like that? Am I wrong?¡± ¡°No, you have a very good point.¡± Mrs. Wilson leaned over and hugged Maria. ¡°Let¡¯s do as you say.¡± Mrs. Wilson finalized the matter. Just as Mrs. Wilson and Maria were discussing when to implement this plan, Jocelyn opened her eyes in the hospital. Jocelyn did not sleep for a long time. The large hand on her waist made her feel like she was wrapped around by the nose of an elephant during her sleep, forcing her to open her eyes. However, the moment she opened her eyes, she saw a man¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple, which made her body instantly stiffen. She actually slept on the same bed with Aren! Jocelyn was shocked. She wasn¡¯t yet ready to sleep with Aren at all. Chapter 185 - An Unexpected Call From Keller Chapter 185 An Unexpected Call From Keller While Jocelyn was stuck, not knowing what to do, Aren¡¯s phone started to vibrate. The sound of the vibration was especially loud in this silent ward. Looking at Aren¡¯s eyebrows moving, Jocelyn could tell that he was about to wake up. Panic, Jocelyn quickly closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep. As soon as Jocelyn closed her eyes, Aren opened his. At this moment, Aren looked especially energetic, probably because he had just had a nap. Looking at Jocelyn who was in his arms like a rabbit, he was in a better mood. Aren took out his phone and frowned as soon as he saw Keller calling him. He carefully removed his arm from under Jocelyn¡¯s neck and quietly got up from the bed. After confirming that he did not wake Jocelyn up, he walked towards the door. When Jocelyn, who was pretending to be asleep, heard the door close, she opened her eyes. Looking at the other side of the bed, she blushed. Grabbing the blanket, Jocelyn slowly covered herself with it like a snail. After smelling a smell that belonged to Aren on the bed, Jocelyn stuck her nose out. It¡¯s just too stuffy with my nose covered. Yeah, that¡¯s why I stuck out my nose, she thought to herself. While Jocelyn was mumbling to herself, Aren walked to the end of the corridor and picked up the phone. As soon as the call was picked up, Keller¡¯s lively voice came from the other end. ¡°Why did it take you so long to pick up the call this time? It¡¯s not like you at all. Are you sleeping with your Miss Jocelyn?¡± Aren fell silent. The silence from the other end of the line made Keller, who was sitting on the sofa on the other end of the phone, quickly straightened his back, and his eyes were wide with shock. ¡°No way. I was just saying it casually. Am I actually right?¡± ¡°Are you in love?¡± Keller¡¯s excited voice reached Aren¡¯s ears through the microphone, and his ears turned red almost instantly. ¡°Enough. You are not calling me just to say that, are you?¡± Aren used an impatient voice to cover it up. Although he could not see Aren¡¯s expression through the phone, hearing Aren¡¯s voice, Keller could already imagine his blushed face. Keller was so amused by the image of Aren in his mind that he laughed. ¡°If you have nothing to say, I¡¯m hanging up.¡± At Aren¡¯s threat, Keller stopped laughing. He adjusted himself and changed the expression on his face to one of seriousness. ¡°I called you because I have something to ask you. Didn¡¯t you say last time that you were going to hold a party for Miss Jocelyn? I¡¯m calling to ask you when you¡¯re available so that I can book the venue.¡± ¡°By the way, do you have any requirements on the venue of the gathering?¡± He asked curiously. At the mention of the gathering, Aren turned to look at the closed door. Thinking how Jocelyn still couldn¡¯t talk and there were wounds all over her body, Aren couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°Let¡¯s postpone the party for a while. I don¡¯t have time lately.¡± Curious, Keller asked, ¡°Is it because you don¡¯t have time, or is it because Diana is back in the country?¡± Hearing Diana¡¯s name, Aren felt like his body had been frozen, and his restless heart calmed down. ¡°What does that have to do with her?¡± Aren felt inexplicably frustrated. However, he could not find the source of his frustration at all, so he could only pace back and forth on the spot to ease it. ¡°Is it? The news that you and Diana went to the cafe to meet in private has spread among us. Everyone in the circle is now discussing whether you¡¯re going to get back together with Diana and if you¡¯ll abandon Miss Jocelyn.¡± ¡°By the way, they are also betting on when Miss Jocelyn will cancel the engagement with you.¡± ¡°So, since we¡¯re good friends, do you want to tell me the answer in advance?¡± Hearing that the news of his meeting with Diana had spread like wildfire, Aren frowned. The frustration he was experiencing gradually turned into a sense of suffocation, as if he was pulled into a hot summer day, and the air was twisted and shaking because of the high temperature. And he was standing under the scorching sun, trying hard to absorb the little oxygen left in the air. Chapter 186 - Pretending To Be Asleep Chapter 186 Pretending To Be Asleep Subconsciously, he looked at the closed door with a sense of guilt. When Aren realized what he had just done, his face fell again. He forced himself to look away and return his attention to the phone. ¡°Does the media know about it?¡± ¡°Someone took a picture of you two, but I took care of him. Don¡¯t worry, without your permission, they won¡¯t let out a word.¡± Although Keller was a Casanova who had a lot of women around him and liked to have fun, his ability to do things was trusted by Aren. ¡°Why do you suddenly care about this? Are you afraid that if the news spreads, Miss Jocelyn will see it?¡± ¡°She has nothing to do with this. I just don¡¯t want this to trouble Diana. Besides, I¡¯m already engaged. If word gets out that I¡¯m meeting another girl in private, it won¡¯t be good for the Brown family.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. If you say it¡¯s for the family, then it¡¯s for the family.¡± Keller shrugged and didn¡¯t expose Aren. ¡°That¡¯s all I have to say. There¡¯s nothing else. Bye.¡± The phone then went dead silent. In the room, Jocelyn didn¡¯t know what Aren was doing outside. She waited in the room for a while and when she saw that Aren had not returned, she got up from the bed. Just as she was about to leave, she heard a sound from the door. When Jocelyn realized that Aren was back, her body went back under the blanket, almost as a reflex action. Only when she pulled the blanket over her head did Jocelyn realize what a fool she had been. Jocelyn frowned and curled up her body, thinking about what she had done. Why on earth did she pretend to be asleep! If she got up now and told Aren that she had woken up, would it be too late? While Jocelyn was feeling conflicted, Aren came to her side. He stood by the bed and looked at Jocelyn, who was covered up tightly. The frustration and annoyance he felt just now were gone all of a sudden, and a smile came upon his face. He was not blind. Anyone with a pair of eyes could see what Jocelyn just didn. At the thought of Jocelyn¡¯s quickly retreating under the blanket, Aren reached out and tugged at the blanket around her. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Do you want to spend the night in the hospital?¡± ¡°I already saw that you¡¯re awake. Get up, let¡¯s go home.¡± Hearing Aren¡¯s voice, Jocelyn blushed, thinking to herself that Aren must have seen her crawling back under the blanket. That was why he knew that she had woken up without asking Jocelyn took two deep breaths under the blanket and slowly pulled the blanket over her down, revealing her large round eyes. Looking at Aren, who was standing by the bedside, her face went red with shame. More like a rabbit, Aren thought. When she was facing bad guys, she was fearless, but why in front of him, she was like a broken doll? Aren found that he suddenly could not understand Jocelyn and did not know which one was the real her. However, he did not hate such a Jocelyn. Instead, he wanted to hug her and repair her body. Of course, the angry Jocelyn with her cheeks puffed up was also very cute. ¡°Do you still want to stay in the hospital?¡± Hearing that, Jocelyn shook her head. She used her eyes to tell Aren to stay away from the bed. However, Aren did not seem to understand what Jocelyn meant at all. He stood in front of Jocelyn like a statue and urged her to get up again. Seeing that Aren had no intention of leaving, Jocelyn finally gave up struggling. If she continued to pester him, she might not be able to return to Stephen¡¯s house before dark. Although Butler Sophia would prepare dinner for her even if she went back a little late, Jocelyn didn¡¯t want to cause unnecessary trouble for others. Therefore, she gave in. Under Aren¡¯s gaze, Jocelyn got up from the bed. After briefly tidying herself, the two of them walked out of the hospital. Chapter 187 - The Bad Guy Chapter 187 The Bad Guy When they got into the car, they heard Miles sobbing. Miles was forced to curl up in the small trunk, and his blood was no longer circulating in his body. The extreme silence in the underground garage made him feel even more terrified. Now that he finally heard someone¡¯s voice, he immediately twisted his body and tried to make a sound. He wanted to tell the man who kidnapped him that he had realized his mistake and would correct it. He would spend the rest of his life repenting for what he had done today. He only hoped that the man would let him go. But when Miles made a sound, he heard an extremely strange scream. It was an animal that was on the verge of death. After being strangled by the neck, it used all its strength to let out a final cry. By the time Miles was tied up and thrown into the trunk by Luke, Jocelyn had already entered a state of suspended animation. She had no idea what was happening around her. Therefore, when she sat in the car and suddenly heard the sound from the trunk, Jocelyn was extremely shocked. She subconsciously used all her strength to cry out and buried herself in Aren¡¯s arms. In just a few seconds, Jocelyn was horrified to the point of paralysis. The more Jocelyn thought about it, the more afraid she became. Her body was already trembling uncontrollably. The great fear made her forget the pain that came with the injury to her throat that had yet to be fully healed. Because of fear, Jocelyn kept throwing herself into Aren¡¯s arms. She even regretted drinking so much milk during puberty. As a result, her body was not small enough, and she could not wrap herself into a ball and stuff herself into Aren¡¯s arms. Aren did not expect that Jocelyn would be afraid of such a sudden sound. He thought that Jocelyn did not know what fear meant. He looked back at the trunk. At the same time, he reached out and hugged Jocelyn¡¯s body. Aren¡¯s protection was like a signal that made Jocelyn hug him even more tightly, climbing on top of him like a koala. ¡°Start the car,¡± Aren ordered Luke, who was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat. Luke, who had witnessed everything with his own eyes through the rearview mirror, looked away and silently started the car. At the same time, he couldn¡¯t help but lampoon. Unfortunately, he did not have the guts to take out his phone and take a picture of what happened just now. Otherwise, he would definitely have prepared ten copies and kept them with him. And when he heard people say that Aren was old-fashioned and dull, he would take out the photo and slap it hard in their face to show them Aren¡¯s little tricks. Although Aren did not have many girlfriends, he still had a lot of tricks to get girls to jump into his arms. Miles, who was thrown into the trunk, could not see what was happening in front of him. When the car started, he struggled a little more violently and called for help. When Jocelyn heard the cries for help, she automatically imagined the scene of a snarling ghost pouncing at her with all its might. This made her shudder in fear again and rub her face fiercely against Aren¡¯s neck. Aren patted Jocelyn on the head, enjoying the trust and dependence that Jocelyn had on him at this moment. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯ll be fine.¡± Aren comforted her with his words and actions, but he didn¡¯t tell Jocelyn about who it was in the trunk. Therefore, Jocelyn felt especially pale and weak. She was not comforted but instead felt even more afraid. This feeling of fear lasted for a long time. Only when Miles had no strength to struggle and was completely silent, did Jocelyn slowly open her eyes and poke her head out. Chapter 188 - A Trick Played By Luke Chapter 188 A Trick Played By Luke Jocelyn carefully looked around. Realizing that it was still bright outside and that ghosts wouldn¡¯t come out at this time of the day, she slowly heaved a sigh of relief. As if all the bones in her body had been removed, she collapsed into Aren¡¯s arms. The lingering fear made Jocelyn break out in cold sweat. Her face was especially pale, and her hands and feet were cold. Aren, who was holding her, was like a heater. The warmth of his body made Jocelyn feel comfortable, making her not want to leave it. Only then did Jocelyn notice the pain in her throat and the taste of blood in her mouth. The pain was like having his throat scratched by fingernails and salt sprinkled on her wound, making Jocelyn frown uncomfortably. She coughed in discomfort. The vibrating vocal cords made Jocelyn feel as if the original wound had been torn open again, and the wound suffered a second blow. At this moment, Jocelyn was like a little kitten that had been hurt. She was listless and motionless in Aren¡¯s arms. Although Aren could not see the expression on Jocelyn¡¯s face at this moment, he could tell she was in pain. At the thought that he didn¡¯t tell Jocelyn on purpose about the person in the trunk, Aren felt guilty and regretful. He adjusted his sitting position so that Jocelyn, who was still sitting in his arms, suddenly moved with him. Before Jocelyn could react, Aren reached out and grabbed her chin, and their eyes met. ¡°Why do you look so sad? Are you not feeling well?¡± It was supposed to be a word of concern, but Aren frowned and looked serious, making him look like a picky businessman who was unhappy with his goods. to escape the fate of meeting Aren¡¯s eyes. At this moment, she realized that she was actually in Aren¡¯s arms! No wonder Aren looked at her with such a solemn face. Thinking that she had found the reason, Jocelyn pushed herself up. She wanted to get out of Aren¡¯s arms and sit on the other side. However, just as her hips left Aren¡¯s legs, Luke suddenly braked, forcing Jocelyn to sit back down. She fell into Aren¡¯s arms again, and her lips brushed past his Adam¡¯s apple. To a man, Adam¡¯s apple was the weakest and most vulnerable part of the body. At the same time, it was also a sensitive place. A gentle kiss was enough to heat up Aren¡¯s body. Aren gulped. The movement of his Adam¡¯s apple made Jocelyn realize what a stupid thing she had just done. She wanted to apologize, but at this moment, she had no voice. The pain made her shut up, and all she could do was look at Aren apologetically. Aren did not look at Jocelyn. Instead, he glanced at Luke and met his eyes in the rearview mirror. As his assistant, Luke was never supposed to brake like this, so he must have done it on purpose. Not only was Aren not angry, he even planned to give Luke a salary raise. Luke quickly withdrew his gaze and lowered his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir. A car suddenly came out from the corner, so I had to brake immediately.¡± Luke spoke matter of factly. It was as if a car had really come out from the corner, and not because he braked to make Jocelyn fall back into Aren.s arms. ¡°It¡¯s alright, keep going.¡± Luke finally felt relieved that Aren didn¡¯t blame him or expose his trick. Jocelyn, who was immersed in her own thoughts, did not notice the eye contact between Luke and Aren. At this moment, Jocelyn was pursing her lips tightly, preparing to move her body away from Aren again. But before she could do anything, a large hand suddenly landed on her waist. ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± ¡°The car is still driving. If you move, you¡¯ll only hurt yourself.¡± ¡°Sit tight. We¡¯ll be home soon.¡± The large hand that was like a burning iron on her waist made Jocelyn¡¯s face hot. Chapter 189 - Taking Advantage of Her Chapter 189 Taking Advantage of Her Realizing that Luke didn¡¯t see what Aren did, Jocelyn secretly heaved a sigh of relief, but in the next moment, she quickly straightened her back. The heat started to spread throughout her body from where the two of them touched, making Jocelyn look like a cooked prawn. She touched Aren¡¯s large hand on her waist and lifted up one of his fingers, wanting to take his hand away from her waist. Although Aren had done a lot of intimate things to her, she was not completely used to being touched like that yet. However, as soon as Jocelyn lifted up one of his fingers, her entire hand was wrapped around inside his large hand. Aren thought Jocelyn was playing with his fingers intimately because she was bored. The image of Jocelyn when she was weak and hopeless popped up in Aren¡¯s mind. She must have been terribly afraid that she was trying to distract herself by toying with something. Aren straightened quickly. However, Aren did not want to play such a boring game with Jocelyn, but he was afraid that Jocelyn would be afraid, so he wrapped her hand in his. The softness of Jocelyn¡¯s small hand made Aren unable to resist pinching it, but the next moment he realized that what he was doing was equally childish and boring. Aren¡¯s face darkened, but he did not let go. ¡°If you¡¯re bored, you can play with your phone,¡± Aren said. Hearing Aren¡¯s words, Jocelyn¡¯s eyes fell on their hands, and she forced a smile. One of her hands was tightly held by Aren, and the other was sandwiched between their bodies. How could she have the spare hand to play with her phone? With nothing to do, Jocelyn looked at the scenery outside the car window, trying to distract herself from the embarrassing situation. However, the road where the car was going was getting more and more remote, and the scenery in front of her was getting stranger and stranger. It was not the road to Stephen¡¯s house at all, which made Jocelyn panic. She didn¡¯t know where Aren was taking her, and she couldn¡¯t speak or move her hand. This made Jocelyn very anxious. She wanted to pull her hand away from Aren. The moment Jocelyn moved, Aren¡¯s arms tightened around her. ¡°The car is still driving. Don¡¯t move. When we get home, I¡¯ll let you go,¡± Aren said impatiently. He quickly straightened his arm and pulled closer to him. At this moment, Jocelyn, who was almost suffocated by Aren, lost all of her hope of escaping. She found herself a comfortable position in his arms and stopped struggling. Up until the car drove into the Brown family¡¯s manor, Jocelyn remained quiet and did not move again. Like an obedient doll, she was hugged by Aren. Although he didn¡¯t want to disturb their sweet moment and was trying his best to stall for time, Luke still drove into the manor. ¡°Sir, we have arrived.¡± At the sound of Luke¡¯s voice, Jocelyn quickly raised her head from Aren¡¯s shoulder. She bumped Aren with her shoulder and gestured for him to let go of her. As soon as Aren let go of Jocelyn¡¯s arm, she got out of the car without hesitation. When her feet landed on the ground, Jocelyn could feel how stiff her body was. She kicked her legs after regaining freedom and stood there to relieve the numbness. Aren, who was sitting in the car, looked at her empty arms and frowned in dissatisfaction. Then, his knife-like gaze landed on Luke, making him shudder, almost thinking that he had done something unforgivable. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the person in the trunk to you. Just one thing. From now on, don¡¯t let me see him in New York.¡± What Aren said was equivalent to handing over Miles¡¯s life to Luke. ¡°Thank you for your trust, sir. I will definitely take care of him.¡± Aren opened the car door and got out. With the door shut, Luke started the car and drove it to the Brown family¡¯s garage. Chapter 190 - A Hidden Space Chapter 190 A Hidden Space There were not a lot of cars in Aren¡¯s garage, but they nonetheless amounted to more than 1 billion. The car that Luke was driving was the cheapest of all the cars, so its parking spot was located in the most remote corner. When Luke stopped the car and went to the trunk, Miles, who had been in the car for God knows how long, subconsciously trembled when he heard the footsteps of the leather shoes coming into contact with the floor. The fear of uncertainty made Miles quickly curl up his body, wanting to hide himself in the darkness. Because Aren intentionally didn¡¯t keep his voice down, so Miles heard it loud and clear. The approaching footsteps were like a rope on a gallows to him, something he needed to avoid. However, there were some things that couldn¡¯t be avoided just because one wanted to. The space in the trunk was only so large, and Miles had nowhere to hide. Luke opened the trunk and saw Miles¡¯s terrified eyes. The man, who was almost two meters tall, looked at Luke pleadingly. Tears trickled down from his dusty face, making him look especially miserable. Miles wanted to live, he didn¡¯t want to die! ¡°Stop staying in the trunk, you lazy ass. Come on out.¡± Hearing Luke¡¯s voice, Miles felt like he had no intention of killing him, and his worry dissipated somewhat. He moved his numb body and slowly crawled out of the trunk and stood in front of Luke. However, Luke didn¡¯t intend to untie Miles. He turned around and walked on, telling Miles, ¡°Follow me closely. Don¡¯t think about escaping from here.¡± As Luke spoke, he brought him to an empty hall painted in white. When Luke pressed his hand on the wall, it split open to reveal a path inside. Luke walked in and said to Miles, who was still standing outside the door and was about to escape, ¡°Do you want to walk in by yourself or do you want me to drag you in?¡± This was a blatant threat, but at this moment, Miles knew that he had no choice. Although he felt extremely uneasy, he couldn¡¯t only abide and follow Luke into the dreadful corridor. The moment he walked into the corridor, the wall closed. The bright and dazzling white light, together with the empty space where there was no sound other than footsteps, and the wall and ground that were all white made Miles feel cold and suffocated. The increasing fear made Miles slow down his pace more and more. When Luke stood in front of a door, Miles, who was three steps away from him, stopped completely. ¡°Do you want me to drag you?¡± Luke took off the glasses that he had been wearing and put them on his clothes. At the same time, a pair of black gloves appeared on his hand. The change in Luke was so obvious that Miles could instantly sense his killing intent. His pupils contracted, and he quickly took a step back. Then, as if he had encountered a predator, Miles quickly turned around and ran back the way he came. At this moment, Miles¡¯s mind was blank. There was only one thought in his mind, and that was to never be caught by Luke. He wanted to leave this terrifying place. However, he was no match for Luke at all. The pain that almost tore his scalp apart made Miles¡¯s eyes bulge. Losing balance, Miles fell backwards to the ground, and a large chunk of his hair was plucked off by Luke, revealing a bloody wound. Looking at the hair in his hand, Luke showed a look of disdain. He looked at Miles, who was kneeling on the ground with his back facing him, and threw away the hair in his hand. This time, Luke grabbed Miles by the collar and dragged him toward the room like a dead dog. Miles¡¯s struggle was futile under the iron-like arm. The door opened and shut automatically. It was a room filled with torture instruments. The walls of the room were covered in dark mottled marks from dried blood. The moment he entered, Miles could smell death. Luke suddenly tore off the tape that was stuck to Miles¡¯s mouth. The moment his mouth was freed, Miles immediately started begging, ¡°I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong!¡± Chapter 191 - A Horrible Misunderstanding Chapter 191 A Horrible Misunderstanding ¡°Please spare me. I am willing to leave New York. I swear to God that as long as you let me off today, I will never return to New York again.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t Aren say that he doesn¡¯t want to see me in New York? I can guarantee that I won¡¯t appear in front of Aren for the rest of my life. Please let me off.¡± Miles knelt and crawled up to Luke, looking at him pleadingly. If his hands weren¡¯t still tied behind his back, he might have been hugging Luke¡¯s legs by now. Looking at Miles, who was kneeling at his feet like a dog begging for pity, Luke said coldly, ¡°That won¡¯t do.¡± ¡°Master Aren will be very unhappy with me for letting you off so easily. But don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill you.¡± As if having just entered heaven from hell, Miles¡¯s gloomy eyes lit up, and his tense body relaxed upon knowing that he wouldn¡¯t die. ¡°Thank you, you¡¯re such a good person. God will bless you.¡± Hearing that, Luke sneered. A good person? Was he? If those people who Luke killed before heard this, they would definitely crawl out of hell in anger. Luke shifted his gaze to the torture devices on the wall. Then, he fixed his gaze on a long whip with a hook. ¡°You can save your praises for later.¡± ¡°Although this room is very soundproof, I don¡¯t like noise, so you have to shut your mouth later and not make too much noise. Otherwise, I can¡¯t guarantee if you can still leave New York.¡± Because of Luke¡¯s words, Miles, who had just relaxed, tensed up again. He watched as Luke walked towards the corner where the torture devices were placed, and his eyes couldn¡¯t help but widen. Even his body started to tremble. He had already realized what would happen later, but still, he quickly sat up and asked, ¡°Sir, what are you doing?¡± Luke didn¡¯t speak but answered with the whip in his hand. The whip quickly tore open a piece of skin from Miles¡¯s body. The tearing pain made Miles scream. Luke frowned in displeasure and swung the whip again. The howling screams Miles let out were all blocked completely by the sound-proof materials. Outside the room, it was absolutely quiet. At this moment, Jocelyn was already following Aren to the Brown family. The last time she came to the Brown family was when the two of them were signing the contract. At that time, she didn¡¯t have a chance to look at this house. This time, when she came here, she felt that it was both unfamiliar and familiar. While Jocelyn was observing the house, Old Madam Brown came into view with a sprinkler next to the stairs. When Old Madam Brown saw Jocelyn standing behind Aren, an amiable smile appeared on her face. At this moment, Old Madam Brown had completely forgotten about the flowers that were waiting for her to be watered in the garden. All her attention was attracted to Jocelyn. She handed the sprinkler in her hand to the maid and quickly walked up to Jocelyn. As for her grandson, Aren, he had already been brushed away by her hand. ¡°Good girl, Grandma hasn¡¯t seen you in a long time. I¡¯m really happy to see you here today.¡± Old Madam Brown held Jocelyn¡¯s hand. Although she was old, her eyes were still clear and bright. The way she looked at Jocelyn was like a warm sun, making Jocelyn smile too. She liked the way Old Madam Brown looked at her. This kind of gaze made her feel that her life was not bad and that life was suddenly worth living. Unfortunately, she had a sore throat and could not say anything pleasing to Old Madam Brown to make her happy. Old Madam Brown suddenly shifted her gaze to Jocelyn¡¯s throat. Looking at the purple marks, she turned her head and looked at Aren with blame. ¡°What happened to her neck? Why did you let her get hurt like that? What exactly happened between the two of you?¡± Jocelyn did not think that it was Aren¡¯s fault that she was injured. On the contrary, if not for him, she might not even have the chance to stand here alive. Therefore, before Aren could explain, Jocelyn hugged Old Madam Brown¡¯s arm and shook it gently. Her long eyelashes were fluttering like the wings of a butterfly. Jocelyn glanced at Aren and then waved his hand, implying that this had nothing to do with him. However, Old Madam Brown did not understand what Jocelyn meant. She even misunderstood it. ¡°Are you saying that Aren did not care about you?¡± Chapter 192 - Chatting With Old Madam Brown Chapter 192 Chatting With Old Madam Brown Hearing that, Jocelyn quickly waved her hand. Realizing that she might not be able to express herself clearly, she quickly took out her phone and started typing. ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. If Master Aren didn¡¯t show up in time, I would have died. He saved me!¡± Jocelyn handed the phone to Old Madam Brown. Looking at the words written on it, Old Madam Brown heaved a sigh of relief. She knew that her grandson would not do something so ungentlemanly. As expected, Aren did not disappoint her. ¡°Sorry, Grandma was wrong about you. You¡¯re a hero who protected your fianc¨¦e.¡± Old Madam Brown quickly stood up and patted Aren¡¯s shoulder like she was treating a child. If she could, she would have patted Aren on the head, but he had never let anyone touch his head since he became an adult. Thinking of Aren when he was young, Old Madam Brown felt a little nostalgic.. ¡°But in order to prevent such a dangerous thing from happening again in the future, as a considerate man, you should get your fianc¨¦e some bodyguards to protect her safety when you¡¯re not around. What do you think?¡± Bodyguard? Jocelyn quickly waved her hand to decline. Hiring a few bodyguards was as easy as drinking water to Aren, but it was unaffordable for Jocelyn.. Even if she used all the money she saved up this year, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to hire a bodyguard, let alone she still needed to pay for the summer camp with this money. Although Mrs. Wilson had once promised to pay her expenses for the summer camp, looking at the remaining balance in her bank card, Jocelyn knew that there was a high chance that she wouldn¡¯t pay the money. Jocelyn could only rely on herself. But if Aren really hired a bodyguard for her, it would undoubtedly add another load to her debt, which was something Jocelyn was unwilling to accept. Moreover, she already had evidence against Miles. Now that she had learned her lesson, she would no longer see Miles alone or be threatened by him. In fact, Jocelyn was already thinking about handing in the evidence to the police and sending him to prison. In addition, Jocelyn did not want to owe Aren anything anymore. He had saved her life, and she was already taking advantage of him. If she continued to accept help from Aren, wouldn¡¯t she be equivalent to a gold-digger? Jocelyn took out her phone and started typing again. ¡°I¡¯m just a student and don¡¯t need a bodyguard. What happened today was just an accident. I promise it won¡¯t happen again, so please don¡¯t hire bodyguards for me. I¡¯m not used to going out with bodyguards, and they are just too expensive.¡± Although Old Madam Brown did not agree with Jocelyn, she still chose to respect her decision.. ¡°Alright, since this is what you want, but if you need anything, you have to tell Aren about it, alright?¡± Old Madam Brown held Jocelyn¡¯s hand and looked at her angelic face. The more she looked at her, the more she liked her. She was afraid that Jocelyn would be embarrassed to ask Aren for help, so she quickly reminded her. Sensing Old Madam Brown¡¯s concern for her, Jocelyn¡¯s eyes turned red, and she nodded vigorously. Old Madam Brown had not been so happy in a very long time, so she forgot about time. By the time they finished talking, the sky was completely dark outside, and Jocelyn¡¯s stomach was growling. Jocelyn held her stomach and blushed. Old Madam Brown quickly stood up and patted the back of Jocelyn¡¯s hand. ¡°Oh, my apologies. I¡¯m getting on in years, so sometimes I¡¯ll lose track of time.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get the kitchen to hurry up and prepare dinner. I don¡¯t want to starve my beloved Angel Jocelyn.¡± Being called ¡°angel¡± by Old Madam Brown, Jocelyn quickly lowered her head, her face turning red. She had never been called that before. The toes of Jocelyn¡¯s shoes curled up, and Old Madam Brown walked towards the kitchen, leaving the space for Jocelyn and Aren. ¡°I don¡¯t have much time to spend with Grandma. As my fianc¨¦e, you have the responsibility to come to visit her often. She likes you a lot,¡± Aren said flatly as he looked at Jocelyn, who had her head kept low. Although he couldn¡¯t see Jocelyn¡¯s face, he could already imagine how red her face was. Chapter 193 - Sleeping Together Chapter 193 Sleeping Together Without looking up, Jocelyn naturally did not see the tender look in Aren¡¯s face, but she heard what Aren said. Jocelyn nodded. Ever since her mother passed away, Jocelyn had not experienced love and care. Now that she had someone who cared and loved her, Jocelyn naturally would be more than happy to spend time with her. Just when Aren was about to reach out to pat Jocelyn on the head to reward her obedience, Old Madam Brown, who had finished giving instructions in the kitchen, said with delight, ¡°Dinner is almost ready. Come and eat.¡± When she entered the living room, she saw Aren raising his hand to pat Jocelyn. The smile on Old Madam Brown¡¯s face grew wider. She had never seen her grandson taking the initiative to approach a girl. In the past, Aren either ignored the rich ladies or chased them away blatantly. Seeing the scene, Old Madam Brown was so emotional that her eyes turned red. Jocelyn followed Aren to the dining room. On the rectangular dining table, there was enough food for six people. Old Madam Brown held Jocelyn¡¯s hand and made her sit beside her. ¡°I don¡¯t know what food you like, so I asked the kitchen to prepare more food. I wonder if you like these foods.¡± ¡°After dinner, you can write down your favorite food. I¡¯ll get the kitchen to prepare it for you tomorrow.¡± Jocelyn nodded, looking at the amiable lady with a smile. In fact, she wasn¡¯t a picky eater. After all, she did not have a chance to choose her food at the Wilson family. As long as there was food, as long as she could maintain energy for a day, she would not reject even crude black bread, let alone these exquisite and delicious foods. Jocelyn took out her phone and typed. ¡°I like all of these. Thank you.¡± Seeing the message from Jocelyn, Old Madam Brown rubbed her head. She felt that Aren had good taste. The girl he liked was like a milk pudding, sweet and soft. ¡°Grandma will get them to make you something more delicious tomorrow, alright?¡± Jocelyn nodded and smiled sweetly. Aren, who was sitting at the side like an invisible person, watched as Old Madam Brown talked with Jocelyn non-stop and interrupted, ¡°Alright, Grandma, Jocelyn is already hungry. Let her eat first. When she is full and energetic, she can talk with you for the entire night.¡± Old Madam Brown slapped her forehead and said apologetically, ¡°Sorry, I forgot about that again. Sometimes, I can get very chatty around people I like.¡± ¡°Hurry up and eat. Grandma won¡¯t keep you hungry anymore.¡± Jocelyn enjoyed the meal. However, another question emerged. Where should she sleep tonight? Jocelyn sat on the sofa and looked at the fruit platter in front of her, yawning uncontrollably. Noticing that, Old Madam Brown smiled in amusement. ¡°Jocelyn seems to be sleepy. Aren, take your fianc¨¦e to the bedroom to rest.¡± Nas Old Madam Brown shot Aren a look. Aren subconsciously glanced at Jocelyn, who was sitting beside him, and his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take her to the bedroom to rest. Grandma, you sleep early too. The doctor said you should stay up late at night.¡± Aren stood up and looked at Jocelyn, who couldn¡¯t help but keep yawning. He said, ¡°Come with me.¡± Tired, Jocelyn did not think too much and followed Aren obediently. However, after she was done showering and ready to sleep, Aren still didn¡¯t leave. With a yawn, Jocelyn typed. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you After typing this sentence on his phone, Jocelyn handed it to Aren. Aren raised his eyebrows and crossed his arms. ¡°This is my room. Where else am I supposed to go?¡± then she blushed. If Aren stayed here, wouldn¡¯t they be sleeping in the same bed tonight? phone to the ground. ¡°Then where should I sleep if you sleep in this room?¡± Typed Jocelyn again. If possible, she still hoped that she could sleep alone. She could not tell what would happen if she stayed in the same bed as Aren. Chapter 194 - Biting Earlobe Chapter 194 Biting Earlobe At the thought of the intimate interaction between the two of them in the past, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but bite her lower lip, and she toyed with the phone in embarrassment. Aren could tell that Jocelyn was nervous, but he did not plan to sleep in a separate bed. ¡°Of course you have to sleep with me. Otherwise, where do you want to sleep?¡± Aren asked as he unbuttoned his shirt. A large area of his chest was revealed, and Jocelyn could clearly see his well-defined abs. Under the light, Aren¡¯s muscles were covered in a golden layer, looking like a god. Jocelyn salivated, unable to take her eyes off of him. If there was a mirror at this moment, Jocelyn would herself looking like a wolf who had been hungry for a long time. When Aren noticed Jocelyn¡¯s subtle reaction, he intentionally unbuttoned slower, and there was a smirk on his face. After undoing the last button, he tore his shirt apart. Jocelyn almost forgot to breathe. If Aren didn¡¯t chuckle, amused by the expression of her face, Jocelyn wouldn¡¯t faint from shortness of breath. Realizing what a stupid thing she had just done, Jocelyn was so embarrassed that she kept her head and slapped herself. It was not like she had not seen a man before. Why did she salivate when she looked at Aren? They were just abdominal muscles and pecs. What was there to look at? Aren must be laughing at her now. Jocelyn felt like she was standing at the mouth of a volcano, and the hot ground was beneath her feet. This made it impossible for her to stand it. All she wanted to do was escape from this room that was making her feel awkward. Jocelyn turned around and ran towards the door as quickly as she could. However, as soon as she took a step, she was grabbed by a powerful arm at the waist. She flew back and leaned against a burning chest. ¡°Where are you going? If Grandma sees you running out of my room, she will think that I bullied you. You don¡¯t want Grandma to get angry with me, do you?¡± ¡°And the two of us are engaged. If you run out of the room like that, Grandma will suspect us.¡± What Aren said successfully made Jocelyn give up on the thought of escaping the room, but she still felt extremely embarrassed. She kept struggling in Aren¡¯s arms, wanting him to let her go. Her soft and fair body kept rubbing against Aren¡¯s chest, as if it was challenging his endurance. ¡°Stop moving. You¡¯re injured. I don¡¯t want to touch you, but if you continue moving, I can¡¯t guarantee what will happen.¡± Aren said, gritting his teeth. He was a man. Being rubbed by a pretty girl he was interested in, his body instantly reacted. The hard object poked at Jocelyn¡¯s body, making her instantly shudder with fright. She looked stiff and scared, like a rabbit that had encountered danger. Aren took a deep breath as he looked at the earlobe in front of him and licked his dry lips. He wanted to lick the earlobe, wanting to leave marks on her body, wanting to smell her, but his remaining rationality stopped him from doing so. Aren tightened his grip and whispered into Jocelyn¡¯s ear, ¡°If you behave yourself, I won¡¯t touch you today, understand?¡± Jocelyn could feel a wave of hot air circulating around her air, which sent a shiver down her spine. Afraid that Aren would kiss her all of a sudden, Jocelyn quickly nodded. He looked at the earlobe that he had been lusting after for a long time and bit it without warning. The painful and at the same time pleasant sensation made Jocelyn blush. However, before Jocelyn could stop him, Aren let go of his hand. As soon as he let go of Jocelyn, she covered her ears and quickly jumped down. After putting a distance between Aren, she turned around and glared at him with angry and tearful eyes. Chapter 195 - Jocelyns Backer Chapter 195 Jocelyn¡¯s Backer Her beautiful eyes seemed to be condemning Aren, saying, ¡°How could you do that to me?¡± If Jocelyn could talk, she would be accusing him now. Aren narrowed his eyes and ran the tip of his tongue across his teeth. His mouth started to itch again, and his gaze involuntarily landed on the ear Jocelyn was covering with her hand. He wanted to take another bite if possible, but looking at Jocelyn, who looked like she was wary of him, he knew that she wouldn¡¯t agree. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that? It¡¯s just a gentle bite. I didn¡¯t go overboard, did I?¡±. Aren shrugged and pretended to be innocent. Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes. She couldn¡¯t believe that the man in front of her was so shameless. After biting her ear, he acted like it was nothing! If biting the ear wasn¡¯t considered overboard, what was?¡± Did he want to do something even more appropriate? Due to either anger or embarrassment, Jocelyn¡¯s face was as red as a fully ripe apple, making people wonder if sweet juice would burst out when one took a bite. Jocelyn stomped her feet, took out her phone, and quickly typed a message on it. ¡°If you do this kind of thing to me again, I¡¯ll escape from this room. You¡¯re not allowed to bite my ear anymore, understand?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not that horny. You¡¯re still injured, I won¡¯t do anything to you.¡± After Aren did that, the promise coming out of his mouth didn¡¯t sound so convincing. Jocelyn remained skeptical about what Aren said, but there was nothing she could do except believe him. Jocelyn looked at Aren warily and then typed a message on her phone. ¡°I believe you, but we can¡¯t sleep together tonight. I like to roll around in bed, and I might hit you, so I¡¯ll sleep on the sofa tonight.¡± Roll around? Aren raised an eyebrow. He did not remember Jocelyn having that kind of peculiarity, but he did not expose her lie and nodded. Anyway, it was not up to Jocelyn to decide where she would sleep tonight. Aren pointed in the direction of the bathroom and asked, ¡°Do you want to shower first, or do you want to wait until I¡¯m done?¡± The sudden change of topic stunned Jocelyn for a second. After coming back to her senses, Jocelyn blushed again, her face red to the point where blood could be seen. Would Aren hear everything while she was taking a shower? And wouldn¡¯t that be awkward? Jocelyn wiggled her toes and signaled Aren to take a shower first. Aren did not decline, and he did not mind displaying his robust body in front of Jocelyn either. Aren took off his pants as he walked. When he stood in front of the bathroom, all that was left on him was his black underwear. Jocelyn¡¯s head was steaming, and she did not dare to look at Aren. Only when she heard the bathroom door close did she dare to breathe. Hearing the sound of water from the bathroom, Jocelyn opened the door and walked out. After shutting the door, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t finally draw a deep and fresh air. However, before Jocelyn could relax for long, she heard Old Madam Brown¡¯s voice. ¡°Why are you standing here? My dear, did Aren chase you out?¡± Old Madam Brown knew her grandson quite well. With a frown, she decided to help Jocelyn seek justice. This was the little sweetheart that she had been looking forward to for a long time. She wouldn¡¯t allow Aren to chase her away, or else she might not be able to see Aren get married while she was alive. ¡°Move aside. Grandma will give this little brat a lesson.: Just as Old Madam Brown rolled up her sleeves and was about to rush into the bedroom, Jocelyn hugged her arm. ¡°Aren didn¡¯t bully me. He¡¯s showering inside. I came out to breathe some air,¡± typed Jocelyn and showed it to Old Madam Brown. Knowing that things were not what she thought, Old Madam Brown was instantly appeased a little. ¡°It¡¯s good that he didn¡¯t treat you badly. If he did, come and find Grandma. Grandma will stand up for you.¡± Old Madam Brown patted Jocelyn¡¯s hand and said with an amiable smile. Chapter 196 - Orange Shower Gel Chapter 196 Orange Shower Gel Looking at Old Madam Brown who was always kind to her, Jocelyn smiled sweetly. Her smile was so healing that it made Old Madam Brown¡¯s heart melt. ¡°I asked the kitchen to prepare some snacks like pudding, cheese sticks, and chocolate balls that you young people like. Do you want to try them?¡± Old Madam Brown put out her hand to invite Jocelyn. In her opinion, Jocelyn was too skinny. She even wondered if Jocelyn would be blown away by the wind when she went out on a windy day. To Old Madam Brown, the thin and weak Jocelyn was like a kitten that needed help and feeding. Though Old Madam Brown¡¯s hand was covered in wrinkles and age spots, when Jocelyn held it, she felt inexplicably peaceful. Even though she was not hungry now, Jocelyn could not say no. wn Looking at Jocelyn nod, Old Madam Brown smiled even more happily. ¡°Grandma will take you to eat something good. Tell me what you like to eat. I¡¯ll get to the kitchen to prepare more for you next time.¡± As Old Madam Brown spoke, she led Jocelyn downstairs. When Aren came out of the bathroom after showering, he saw Jocelyn sleeping on the sofa, holding her round stomach. Standing there rooted to the ground, he looked at Jocelyn with a tenderness the kind of which he had never shown to anyone else. Aren was a little unwilling to wake Jocelyn up, but at the thought that Jocelyn had not showered after lying on the floor of the hotel for a long time today, he hardened his heart and went up to nudge Jocelyn. When Aren touched her, Jocelyn immediately opened her eyes, looking at him in a daze. What came into her view was Aren¡¯s muscular abdomen, and beads of water trickled down from the surface of his sculpture-like body. Jocelyn suddenly widened her eyes. Am I dreaming? Jocelyn thought to herself. But why is there a man¡¯s body in my dream? Did I dream of his body because I saw his body before? Why am I so thirsty? Jocelyn blinked and covered her face in embarrassment. She was ashamed of dreaming of a man¡¯s body in her dream. Looking at Jocelyn who had her head in her arms, Aren couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. He didn¡¯t realize Jocelyn could be so adorable. Although he still hadn¡¯t had enough of looking at Jocelyn like that, it was getting late, and she must wash up and sleep. So Aren reached out and rubbed Jocelyn¡¯s head. The temperature of his hand coming into contact with her head made Jocelyn understand that what she was seeing was not a dream but reality. Suddenly, she raised her head and glared at Aren with her round eyes, as if questioning Aren why he only had a towel wrapped around his waist. Although Jocelyn did not speak, Aren could tell from her gaze what she was thinking. ¡°This is my room. I can wear whatever I want. Now you should go take a shower.¡± Aren reached out and grabbed one of Jocelyn¡¯s arms, lifting her up from the sofa and urging her to quickly shower and rest. This was the first time Jocelyn was treated like this since she was young. She looked embarrassed and angry, but at the same time, she was glad that they were alone in the room. Jocelyn bit her lower lip and glared at Aren before walking into the bathroom. At the same time, she locked the bathroom door in case Aren walked in while she was showering. Only after doing all this did Jocelyn have the time and mind to size up the bathroom. In this spacious bathroom, there was a single bathtub. Perhaps because Aren had just showered and the steam in the room had not dissipated yet, Jocelyn suddenly felt that breathing was a little difficult. The unique smell lingered in the room. It was hard to imagine that a cold-faced CEO like Aren would actually like the smell of orange shower gel. This was the first thought that popped into Jocelyn¡¯s mind when she smelled the bathroom. At the thought that such a cold-faced CEO would smell like oranges, Jocelyn couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and her tense body relaxed a little. After a hot shower, covered in the same orange scent as Aren, Jocelyn walked out of the bathroom. Jocelyn, who had planned to sleep on the sofa, tied up the bathrobe around her waist to prevent it from slipping off in the middle of the sleep. However, when she came out, she found a figure sleeping on the sofa.