Rogue

Chapter 40

Arthur said coldly without looking back, “Mind your own business. Go cut your watermelon.”

In response, Finnegan confidently remarked, “You must like her. You’ve never cared so much about a woman before!”

Upon hearing that, Arthur narrowed his eyes slightly.

He thought, ‘Do I like her!‘

Indeed, he had a favorable impression of Evangeline.

From their first meeting, he noticed she was different and intriguing.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have lent her a house before the deal was sealed.

However, he had never had a crush on anyone before, so he didn’t know what it felt like to be fond of someone.

Finnegan said, “Silence is consent. You do like her!

Arthur remained silent.

Then, Finnegan walked up to Arthur, circled him, and sized him up. He spoke “I used to think you didn’t like women. I thought you were gay. Never expected you to like a mentally unstable woman like Evangeline”

He added, “You have a unique preference!”

Arthur raised his gaze and looked at Finnegan coldly. “Do you have a death wish? Evangeline hasn’t been diagnosed yet. It cannot be proven she is sick mentally. Watch your words.

Finnegan cowered and said bitterly, Tm just kidding Why are you angry? Besides, liking someone with mental issues is not embarrassing. She’s so beautiful Even if she’s mentally unstable, it doesn’t matter.

The coldness in Arthur’s eyes intensified, and a dangerous aura emanated from him.

Cold sweat broke out on Finnegan’s forehead. He quickly retreated before Arthur erupted.

It took Arthur half an hour to prepare two dishes and a soup.

He made scrambled eggs, pork carnitas, and mushroom soup.

Evangeline entered the dining room and sat across from Arthur.

Since Finnegan had left after helping Evangeline cut the watermelon, it was just the two of them.

Evangeline took a bite and raised an eyebrow. She said, “I didn’t expect a rich guy like you to cook. And your culinary skills are not bad.”

Eating delicious food always improved her mood, so she wasn’t as angry about Arthur’s uninvited intrusion.

Arthur chuckled and said, “I wasn’t wealthy from the beginning, I was quite poor until I turned 18. After that, I started my own business and gradually became successful.”

Evangeline was surprised. “You didn’t have family support! Did you start from scratch?

“Well, I grew up in an orphanage. My family hadn’t found me before I became successful, so I didn’t have their help Arthur explained.

Evangeline praised without reservation, “That’s impressive, building your company from scratch and turning it so successful”

Now, Ferdinand Group had surpassed the Gallagher Group, becoming the top enterprise in Hofcaster.

Arthur had become the wealthiest man Hofcaster.

The Gallagher family became the richest in Hofcaster because the Gallagher Group had been run by three generations and accumulated many -connections and wealth.

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However, Arthur was only 26 years old. He started his own business at 18 years old. Then, it took him less than eight years to turn his company into the best enterprise in Hofcaster. It was a formidable feat.

Upon hearing Evangeline’s praise, Arthur raised his eyebrows.

He cleared his throat and said, “You’re impressive too. I watched your livestream. Your courage and skills are remarkable.”

Just slightly emotionally unstable, prone to getting mad, he thought.

Evangeline, with her mouth full, didn’t respond.

Seemingly casual, Arthur asked, “I’m curious; what kind of man does a capable woman like you like?”

After swallowing, Evangeline replied, I like a man who doesn’t breathe”

Arthur’s expression stiffened after he heard her response.

Evangeline looked at him with a half–smile. She continued, “A man who doesn’t breathe is truly a plus point”

Arthur lowered his eyes and ate in silence.

Both fell into silence and finished their meal

After that, Arthur thought for a while and decided to express his thoughts to Evangeline, saying, “Evangeline, the guy earlier is my friend. He’s a psychologist, I asked him to come and check on you.”

Evangeline looked puzzled and asked, “Check on me for what?”

Arthur said solemnly. “When I watched your livestream. I felt your mental state was a bit concerning…

Evangeline’s face darkened; she looked displeased as she asked, “Are you suspecting that I’m sick in the head or that I have a mental illness?” Arthur wanted to say he suspected both

However, he kept this to himself and didn’t dare to voice his thoughts.

He said euphemistically. “Many viewers are worried about your mental state. They think you’re being mistreated by the Gallagher family, driving you to mental disorder. I happen to know a psychologist, so I invited him to take a look at you.”

Evangeline asked, “Don’t bring up those things. Tell me. Why do you think I’m mentally unstable?”

Arthur was silent for a long time before he said, “You often crawl on the ground. Normal people wouldn’t do that.” Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Evangeline looked at him silently with a gaze as if he were an idiot.

After a while, she said, “Have you heard of supta matsyendrasana!”

“What?” Arthur looked puzzled.

Evangeline explained, “Supta matsyendrasana is a term in traditional combat arts. It means to open the spine, to move and control it precisely, making it more flexible”

Of course, traditional supta matsyendrasana didn’t involve crawling on the ground but using other ways to make one more flexible.

However, Evangeline thought imitating animal movements by crawling on the floor would be more effective and easy.

After listening to her explanation, Arthur looked skeptical, asking, “Is there really such a move in traditional combat aris!”

Evangeline replied, “Yes, something like that.”

She added, “People like you who work in offices are well–suited for supta matsyendrasana. It can relieve fatigue in your back and waist.” Before Arthur could say anything, Evangeline grabbed his arm and pulled him up. “Come on, let me show you!”

“Thanks, but I don’t need it I can get a massage if I’m tired,” Arthur politely declined.

However, Evangeline, as if not hearing him, dragged him out of the mansion to the garden outside,

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With an indifferent tone, Evangeline said, “Try it. Supta matsyendrasana is very comfortable. Once you experience it, you’ll love this exercise.

She continued. “If you’re unwilling to try, that will mean you disapprove of my actions, and we have different values. There’s no need to meet in person if that’s the case. We can contact each other by phone.

Arthur was rendered speechless.

He felt that Evangeline was deliberately trying to get back at him.

was revenge on his suspicion that she was mentally ill.

However, he couldn’t help but envy her at the thought of how she let herself go without being self–conscious in the forest and at the press conference. He had suppressed himself for too long.

He had suppressed himself for too long, and now, he also wanted to be unrestrained.

Since no one was around, he thought it wouldn’t hurt to try it

Arthur slowly got down on all fours, somewhat awkwardly saying to Evangeline, “I feel embarrassed doing it alone. Can you do it with me!”

Evangeline, very generously, smoothly performed a push–up.

Thus, led by Evangeline, they crawled on the ground together.

He felt slightly uncomfortable at first.

But after crawling for a while, it surprisingly felt good

Arthur was pleasantly surprised by this revelation!

He thought, ‘So what Evangeline said was true?

Bang!

Bangl

Bang!

Just then, three thuds sounded from behind.

As Arthur maintained his four–limbed position, he turned to look.

Suddenly, the joyful expression on his face froze, and his body stiffened.

Behind him stood three people.

It was Finnegan, who had returned, and two of his friends. Steven Rouse and Hugo Snyder.

As they stared at Arthur and Evangeline in disbelief, they had their mouth agape. Their expressions looked like they had seen a ghost in broad daylight.

Evangeline stood

up, calmly brushing off the grass from her hands, and asked coldly. “Who are they?

Upon hearing Evangeline’s voice, Arthur finally snapped out of it.

He stood up from the ground with a gloomy face and explained to Evangeline, They are my friends. You’ve met Finnegan. The one who looks feminine is Steven Rouse, and the one who looks like a womanizer is Hugo Synder.”

Everyone turned speechless at Arthur’s introduction.

Soon, they came to their senses.

Steven stepped forward, throwing a punch at Anhur. He spoke. “What do you mean I look feminine! My features are just delicate. Got it?” Arthur avoided his punch and kicked him away. He said disdainfully. “Stay away from me. It’s all because of you people think I like men.”

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Hugo also approached and said. You say Steven looks feminine. Fine, that’s a fact. But why do you call me a womanizer? When have I done that? No one is more devoted in love than I am!

He just had short–lived relationships, but he was genuinely committed to the ladies during the relationship.

Steven punched Hugo’s shoulder and grumbled, “Argue back if you want, but why drag me in?”

As the two argued. Finnegan walked over, looking at Arthur with a complex expression.

The original plan was for him to help Evangeline with her illness, but now, she wasn’t cured, and Arthur seemed infected. He wondered what he should do to handle this situation.

Seeing Arthur and Evangeline crawling on the ground together earlier, he felt his vision darken, nearly fainting

It was such a bizarre scene to watch

Arthur looked at Finnegan with furrowed brows and asked, “Why are you here again? And why did you bring them?”

Finnegan regained his composure and said, “I went to get a set of psychological test questions. I was thinking of letting her try the traditional method to assess her mental state. As for these two, I met them on my way. They heard that Evangeline was staying at your place, so they tagged along to meet her in person…”

He paused for a moment before he said with mixed feelings, “It seems I’m short on a set of questionnaires. Il get another set later. You should also take a psychological test”

Arthur said, Tm not sick. There is no need to take the test. Evangeline is not sick, either. You don’t have to treat her

The thure of them looked at him doubtfully, not believing his words.

After all, they had just witnessed him and Evangeline crawling on the ground together. They couldn’t believe that he wasn’t affected.

Steven said, “You know what patients with mental illness love to say the most? Tim not sick!”

Upon hearing that, Arthur kicked him.

Arthur took a deep breath and said solemnly. “I’m not sick. What Evangeline and 1 just did is called supta matsyendrasana, one of the traditional combat arts exercises for body conditioning.”

Everyone looked skeptical and didn’t believe him.

Arthur decided not to waste time explaining to them.

Thudi

Thudi

Thud!

With three kicks, Ar

Arthur knocked all three of them to the ground.

Arthur said, “Now, crawl!”

Everyone was speechless.

Under Arthur’s dominance, they reluctantly crawled on the ground, gradually becoming more skilled and moving faster.

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