Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam)

Chapter 317 You’re Her Aunt

Liam’s breathing stuttered, then grew irritable, and he suddenly stopped the car in a dark corner.

A tinge of fear crept into her heart, "Why are you stopping here?"

Liam framed her in his arms, eyes focused completely on her, "You haven't thanked me yet."

"But I really don't know why I should thank you."

Liam was getting a little angry at her stupidity.

He put his hand behind her neck and pulled her to him then kissed her roughly, allowing her no room for objections.

"Ugh... you, it hurts..."

Anna placed her palms against his warm chest, pushing him away with all her might, but he caught both of her hands in his wrist and forced them behind her, deepening the kiss instead.

His aggressive musk enveloped the air around her.

Gradually, she gave up struggling but didn't respond t o his actions either.

This only made him more and more violent. His tongue wrapped roughly around hers, causing her bursts of pain.

The pain woke her up from her daze.

She felt helpless. He was the one who said those words, how could he punish her like this?

She refused to back down, taking her chances, and bit down on his tongue hard.

Liam let go of her kiss-swollen lips in pain.

A pair of cold, black orbs stared into her bright, challenging eyes.

"You're fighting back!"

Anna bit her aching lips, and met his gaze defiantly," How can I not? You were the one who started all this business about thanking you. And forcing me to sign that one-sided agreement, and hurting me like this..."

"You are a... controlling, dominating... black-hearted, unreasonable..."

Meeting his direct stare, Anna shut her mouth unwillingly.

Suddenly, she felt a flash of regret, how could she forget, this dominating man never allowed any room o r objection or rejection.

She remembered all the nights when he tortured her until her whole body was sore if she continued running her mouth off at him...

She couldn't bear to imagine the consequences.

"Why did you stop? You were enjoying scolding me so much."

Noticing her blinking eyes and sorrowful expression o n her face, as if saying, 'I don't dare to', his mood lightened instantly, and looked at her playfully.

Anna laughed dryly, "That’s it. All I have left are praises."

Hah...

Now, she was sly like a little fox.

He looked at her lovingly and started the engine again.

Anna heaved a sigh of relief.

Just as she was congratulating herself for dodging a bullet, she heard Liam's voice saying faintly, "From now on, compliment me until I park the car."

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"Mr. Ackman you're kind, lovely, and handsome. So handsome that everyone secretly thinks you're gay..."

He shot daggers at her with his eyes.

She hurriedly corrected herself, "Mr. Ackman, you’re unbelievably handsome, tall and dashing, brilliant in your work, a gift to women..."

By the time Liam parked the car, not a sound came out of Anna.

He cocked his head and looked at her. Just a moment ago, she had been wracking her brains on new methods to compliment him, but now she lay against the headrest, her head falling to the side, fast asleep.

Liam smiled helplessly, removed his jacket, and wrapped it on her shoulders.

Looking at her long and slightly curled eyelashes, he gradually leaned towards her...

When Anna suddenly tossed in her sleep, he hurriedly sat up, thinking she was awake.

Then he heard her muttering softly, "Knowledgeable, talented...”

Liam sputtered out a noise that sounded halfway a snort and a laugh, "So stupidly cute!"

Anna suddenly raised her voice, as if inspired," Outstanding, street-smart, independent!"

She looked out the window dazedly at the pitch-black surroundings, noticed the car was parked, and hurriedly said, "We're here? Thank you, Mr. Ackman, drive carefully on your way home, good night and sweet dreams."

She reached for the car door to open it, but Liam cut her to the chase and locked it.

"You're leaving just like this?"

"What else do you want?" She asked dismally.

Liam twisted his head and looked out the back windows, and smiled disdainfully.

"Some simpletons think staying in the dark can help them find out about everything, but sadly they're fooling no one but themselves."

Anna was still half-asleep, she thought he was talking about her.

She froze.

Simpleton? Fooling no one but themselves? What the hell was he talking about?

"That's not a compliment."

Liam glanced at her, "So stupid!"

Anna was furious, "Why do you keep calling me stupid!"

"Because you are."

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Anna glared at him, infuriated, “Since I'm so stupid, why do you keep pestering me!"

"Because of our agreement."

Anna gritted her teeth, "I want to go home!"

"Look clearly, is this your home?"

Anna threw a confused gaze outside and recognized the brightly lit villa.

This wasn't her home; it was Liam's home!

Anna wanted to hit herself for being so gullible, he wouldn’t let her off the hook so easily!

Liam leaned against his seat. He wanted to light a cigarette but looked towards Anna sitting beside him.

He didn't want her to breathe in his second-hand smoke, so he put down the cigarette and tapped his fingers against the steering wheel aimlessly.

Then he raised his phone and dialed James's number, looking at Anna the whole time.

"Have you figured out why I asked you to thank me?"

Anna glared at him angrily, continuing to wrack her brains for an answer to his persistent questioning.

In her mind, she was throwing a long string of curses a t him.

'God-like Liam Ackman, your mind is as deep as the sea. How would I know what you're thinking! How could I figure out your twisted and abnormal logic!'

Anna cursed him defiantly in her mind, and heard him ordering James over the phone, “Someone is following us, deal with it."

"Following us?" Anna hurriedly turned to look out of the car, behind them.

Besides the dim yellow lighting of the street lamps, she could vaguely see a car parked by the roadside.

Liam hung up the phone, "Let me remind you, knowing how to use one's own advantages to force your adversary out of hiding is a good strategy."

"Who's following us?" Anna asked curiously.

“If you don’t advance, but choose to retreat, they will only take advantage of you."

"Why is he following us?"

"Are you even listening to me?" Liam asked coldly.

Anna turned back to him, startled, and nodded, "Of course I am, but I still don't know why I should thank you!"

"You’ve planned out everything, and I was just tracing the path you’ve drawn out for me, why should I thank you?"

Liam's expression darkened.

Anna hurriedly smiled, trying to flatter him, "Yes, you're right, I should thank you! Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

She should even thank all of his ancestors!

"Wait, Mr. Ackman!"

How dare she address him as Mr. Ackman again!

Anna suddenly leaned towards him, her ear rubbing against his chest, Liam held his breath in anticipation. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"Could there be a listening device on you?' Anna asked him nervously.

"A listening device?" Liam frowned.

"Someone is following us, could he be a business rival? I heard people like that use listening devices to get information!"

Liam glanced at her and shook his head at her helplessly, "Some people are born stupid, there's no

saving you." “You... goodnight!"

Anna glared at him, infuriated. Just when she reached to push the car door open, he pulled her into a hug and pressed his lips to hers in a kiss.

"Ugh, ugh, no, don't..."

"I am her uncle, you are her aunt, it's my right to kiss you."