Love Contract

Chapter 361 Extra Story Be A Coward (Part Two)

William's eyes darkened and he did not say anything more. There were so many things that happened that night. He should not have left a future trouble.

"Go on. How did you get the video?" asked Victor while glaring at Karson.

With a trembling voice, Karson proceeded to tell them the whole story.

He was also a little drunk that night. All he knew was that Victor had offended his boss. After Victor had been carried out, he thought that he had been beaten up. Unexpectedly, he heard William mention something about keeping some kind of video so Karson paid attention to it. Sometime later, he accidentally saw Frank hand over a videotape to William in the CEO's office. He secretly copied it when no one was around.

"And then? What was your purpose? Why did you keep the video all this time?"

Karson looked at the two and answered with a quivering voice, "At first, I was curious. After watching the content of the video, I was shocked and didn't want to make it public. But sometimes, I would secretly watch it-"

"You pervert!" With red eyes, Victor kicked Karson again.

The latter spat out a mouthful of blood then fainted.

William rubbed his eyebrows. He had heard that Karson liked to have sex with young girls. Moreover, some said that he had close relationships with rich women and played dirty tricks on them. He did not expect that he was indeed a fiend.

"I want to kill him!" Victor stared at Karson coldly.

"He is still useful. Besides, even if we want to kill him, it's not our turn to do it." As William spoke, his eyes became darker. "Let's give him a dose of his own medicine. Let him lose his reputation so it would cover up your exposed video. What do you think?"

Victor did not respond.

"I just suggested one way. There is another one that is, of course, to tell the public the truth." After looking at Victor's inscrutable face, he added, "You have to take a lot of risks. Even if the public empathized with you, it would have a great impact on your life and career. You can weigh the pros and cons before telling me your decision. I promise to make up for the mistakes I made in the past."

Victor squinted at the sky in the distance and said firmly, "Then let's do the first one. I've been in the entertainment industry for many years. I don't want to deal with those reporters now. I’m so tired. I'll be a coward this time."

"I see." William nodded and suggested, "Let's go and see Ena."

"Ena..."

Victor whispered her name. For half a day, he did not see her. He felt that her name was too far away from him.

Even if she understood, would she really pretend nothing had happened? Would her love for him remain firm and true?

"Let's go."

In Ena's apartment, Mary had just hung up the call and pushed open Ena's bedroom. As soon as it opened, she saw Ena lying on the bed, pale and motionless.

"Victor will be here soon," said Mary.

Ena rolled her eyes and asked in a hoarse voice, "Really?"

"Yes. Don't worry, he will be here soon."

Ena nodded as tears rolled down her face. Victor said that the video was true. It turned out that his past was so unimaginable.

After a long time, the door of the apartment opened with a click.

Upon hearing the faint click, Mary ran to the door hurriedly. As expected, Victor and William were standing side by side at the door.

"Come on in!"

Victor was reeking of alcohol and his body was stained with Karson's blood. Meanwhile, there were bruises on William's face. His mouth was bleeding as well.

Seeing their faces, Mary was appalled. "What's wrong with you two? Did Karson beat you? That bastard!"

"No." William shook his head. When he was about to explain, the door of the bedroom suddenly opened.

Ena had dragged her injured foot to get up from the bed and opened the door. The moment she saw Victor, tears welled up in her eyes.

"Victor..." Ena called his name with her trembling lips and staggered to Victor, who was standing at the door weakly.

"Be careful!" With a frown, Victor took a few steps forward and held Ena in his arms at once. "Why are you walking?" "Victor! Boo... Hoo..." Ena buried her head in Victor's arms and burst into tears.

He held her in his arms for a long time without saying anything.

"Let's leave." Mary quietly tugged at William's sleeve.

William nodded in tacit agreement and left Ena's apartment with her.

"What's wrong with your face?" Mary asked worriedly. She put her hand on William's face and gently caressed it. "Was your face hit by Karson Xie? Tell me, did that jerk do that to you?"

"Do you really think that I am that weak?" Hearing that, William was amused. He grabbed Mary's hand, put it on his lips, and kissed it. "It's okay. I deserve it anyway. It was Victor who hit me several times. I'm actually glad that he did. I've done something wrong to him in the past. At least I feel kind of better now."

Stunned, she stayed silent for a moment. When she had finally understood, she asked, "Victor... What are you going to do with the news about him?"

"Just deny it. We'll cover it up by using Karson Xie's news." William sighed and continued, "You'll know more after I ask the Public Relations Department to write the draft."

"Okay."

"Victor... Victor..."

Inside the apartment, Ena kept calling out his name over and over again with her arms around him. Her voice contained too much grievance, sadness, sympathy, and pain.

Victor just let her cry, but he did not show any expression on his face. He wanted to cry too, but his tears had already run out. It was as though his tears fell into his stomach, instead of on his face.

"Why didn't you tell me, Victor? Don't you trust me?" After crying for a long time, Ena finally calmed down.

"Why didn't you let me help you? Is that the reason why you don't want me to love you?"

"Yes," replied Victor softly.

"Did you take the initiative?" Ena hesitated and added, "To get the shooting opportunity-"

"No, I didn't," he denied indifferently. "That's what I planned to tell you after your foot recovers. Do you want to hear what exactly happened?"

"If you don't want to tell me, I can wait. Anyway, I believe you. I believe anything you'll tell me." With that, Ena hugged Victor tighter.

"At that time, I just started my career..."

As if not hearing Ena's words, Victor continued.

When he came to the most painful part, his body could not stop trembling. Ena cried and shook her head. "Stop it, Victor! You don't have to—"

"Ena, do you know the feeling of helplessness?" The muscles on Victor's face twitched slightly and he continued, "I hated them so much, but I could do nothing."

"I know! I know!" She tugged at his sleeve and comforted him, "Don't be sad, Victor!"

"There was even a time when I didn't want to live anymore..."

"You still have me!" Ena sobbed. "Don't think about anything else. You are still the same charming and dazzling Victor in my heart. Your life is so brilliant, and it has just begun. It's just a small accident. Let it go!"

"Don't you think I'm dirty?" Victor asked with a selfmockery.

"Nope! Not at all!" Ena cried even louder. "Victor, what should I do with you? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I don't care!" "Ena, that's because you are so kindhearted."

"No! I don't care because I love you, Victor!" With tears in her eyes, Ena looked up at him and asked, "Victor, do you like me?"

He was taken aback by her question. This silly girl who always stuck with him asked him bravely if he liked her. If he said he did not have a crush on her, it would not make sense. If he denied, he would definitely be lying. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Before Victor could finish his words, Ena tiptoed and kissed his lips at once. She put her arms around his shoulders and whispered in his ear, "Victor, let me be with you!"

Buzz!

Victor's mind went blank.

"Ena, don't..." All of a sudden, Victor pushed her away and gasped. "Stop it!"

"Why, Victor?" Ena said in a hurry, "I... This is the only way I can think of. I just love the way you are. No matter what happened to you before, I still love you."

Victor swallowed hard. "Ena, I don't know if I can get over this event. Everyone knows about the video now. Do you have any idea what the consequences of being with me? I don't even dare to think about it myself."

"I know I'm childish, but I can be strong for you! I hope I can stand by you, Victor. You just have to open your heart and let me! After seeing the video, I just feel sorry for you! Why did you have to

suffer so much? Why did you let yourself bear it all alone?" As Ena spoke, tears streamed down on her face again. "How will you let it go, Victor?"

With red eyes, Victor spoke again. "Ena, I thought that I might not love you before..."

Her heart suddenly jolted.

"But," continued Victor, "I want to be with you."

As soon as he finished his words, Ena held him tightly. This time, he did not push her away. The two hugged each other tightly, like two animals warming themselves from each other in the fierce winter. They seemed helpless at a glance, but in reality, they were cherishing each other.

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