Chapter 35: Struggle and Passion
Kayla stood in the quiet private room, looking at Ethaniel with a complex mix of emotions. When she first saw Ethaniel surrounded by women, she had been furious, but now that anger had subsided, replaced by a bitter ache in her heart.
Kayla forced herself to stay composed, adopting a business-like demeanor. “Today, I’m merely carrying out orders. I’m sorry for disturbing you. I understand your esteemed status, but duty calls. I hope Mr. Han can cooperate and come with me this time. I promise not to bother you again. OK?”
Ethaniel raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. “And if I don’t cooperate? Do you plan to use force on me, Officer?”
“You!” His uncooperative attitude made her want to hit him.
“How about this,” Ethaniel said leisurely, “I’m not going with you for business matters. But if we discuss personal matters, I might consider it. How about that?”
This completely ignited Kayla’s anger. She slammed her hand on the coffee table and shouted, “What personal relationship do we have? Stop bullying me! I’ve already made concessions! Why do you still act like you own me? What exactly do you want?!”
As she yelled the last sentence, her gaze fell on Ethaniel, who still held the beautiful woman. The anger in her eyes slowly turned into tears, and even her eyes turned red.
Seeing her pained expression, Ethaniel felt a sharp pain in his heart, and the smile faded from his lips.
“… Ethaniel, I regret ever meeting you… I hate myself even more for falling for you. You give me what I don’t want, and you can’t give me what I want… I never want to see you again…” Kayla took a step back, biting her lip so hard it bled.
Viola was wrong. It wouldn’t take twenty-seven or thirty-seven days… even seven years wouldn’t be enough to forget him.
After saying this, Kayla turned to leave.
“Stop!” Ethaniel’s voice came from behind her.
Before Kayla could take another step, she was forcefully pulled back by a strong grip, her back pressing tightly against a warm, firm chest, with two arms securely around her waist.
“Ethaniel! Let me go!” Kayla never expected Ethaniel to embrace her from behind, trapping her arms and upper body against him. She started to struggle desperately.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
The bar girl, now freed, immediately sprang from the sofa and dashed to the door. She moved so quickly it was as if a wild beast was chasing her.
At the door, for some reason, she turned back and cursed, “Pervert!” before quickly closing the door behind her.
“…” Kayla, who had been struggling, was stunned. Pervert… was she referring to Ethaniel?
What had he done to her?
Before Kayla could question further, Ethaniel pressed her against the door, flipping her around to kiss her tender lips.
“Mmm-” Kayla was caught off guard, her voice muffled by the kiss.
This was the first kiss he had withheld for so many days…
Ethaniel’s scent, a mix of freshness and strong alcohol, enveloped Kayla, making her dizzy the moment their lips met.
Taking advantage of her daze, Ethaniel cupped her chin, forcing her mouth open as his tongue unceremoniously invaded.
He entwined her soft tongue, sucking intensely for a long time.
“Mmm-mm-” Kayla, kissed so hard it hurt, started to struggle again.
But this time, Ethaniel refused to let go, persistently teasing her evasive tongue, the fierce kiss leaving Kayla breathless.
The dim lighting in the private room, combined with the scent of alcohol and greenery, made Kayla feel faint, gradually losing the strength to resist as she was thoroughly kissed against the door.
When Ethaniel finally had enough and released her lips, poor Kayla’s face was flushed red, gasping for air.
Ethaniel! How dare you-
“I want you to be Ollie’s mommy. That means I want to marry you.”
“…” Kayla’s eyes widened, the implications of Ethaniel’s words overwhelming her.
Wha… what?
Ethaniel’s slender fingers gently wiped the moisture from her lips, his violet eyes now soft and warm, a faint smile playing on his lips.
“The kind of affection you call ‘liking,’ I have that for you.”
Moreover, in thirty-one years, you are the first.
Kayla, coming back to her senses, slowly and hesitantly asked, “You… like me?”
It wasn’t the first time she had asked this question, but she had long given up hope of any positive response.
However, this time, Ethaniel actually smiled!
A warm, gentle smile that seemed indulgent…
He touched her messy hair, giving her a reassuring answer, “Yes.”
Was she dreaming?
Ethaniel said he liked her!
The moment Ethaniel said “Yes,” Kayla was stunned…
Ethaniel found her dazed expression adorable. He pinched her soft cheek, his eyes showing a tenderness he himself was unaware of.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Her heartbeat was so loud, it felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest.
Kayla’s face, already flushed from the kiss, turned even redder. Her eyes darted around, avoiding Ethaniel’s gaze, her hand gripping the corner of his shirt, nervously biting her lip.
As a police officer, she unintentionally revealed all the signs of her nervousness.
Ethaniel didn’t hold back. Having already said something as childish as “I like you,” he couldn’t let himself be at a disadvantage, right?
Ethaniel glanced at the wide, soft sofa, his cold violet eyes gradually taking on a hint of desire. He turned and scooped her up in his arms!