Two seconds later, Gabriella emerged looking innocent. The corners of her lips twitched from stifling laughter.
"What's the matter, Sir?" she asked while raising an eyebrow.
The CEO was still overwhelmed with the burning sensation in his mouth. "Water! Give me water!"
"Didn't I already serve you a glass of water?" The girl was about to walk to get the glass.
Before Gabriella could take a step, the CEO had already grasped her hand. “Stop playing with me! Hurry up and give me fresh water! Not salt water!"
Unexpectedly, the girl started laughing. When she stopped, tension immediately covered her face.
"Sorry, Sir, but that’s all I can give you. If you want to drink fresh water, you better get out of this house quickly and buy water at the nearest shop. Tsk, if only the shop at the end of the alley was still there, you could buy drinking water faster. Too bad, the shop is in ruins now."
Max couldn't hold back his anger anymore. His breath had rumbled and his hands wanted to grip the collar of the girl. He had never been lowered like that.
"So, you don't want to give me water?" he asked in a low, depressed tone. His sharp eyes occasionally glanced at the girl's lips that were depicting contempt.
Gabriella shook her head without hesitation.
"Are you suffering? That's how I felt when watching this place get razed."
An irritated sigh escaped Max's mouth. "So, you are a vengeful person? Okay, I understand now. We have to retaliate,” the man nodded with burning eyes.
"Thank goodness if you understand. Now, what are you waiting for? Shouldn't you get water immediately?"
Max shook his head quickly and let out a laugh. "Are you not aware? I've found the nearest source of water here. "
Gabriella's eyes rounded. "Here? Where?"
The girl looked around checking the surrounding. As far as she could remember, she had kept all the drinking water in the kitchen.
"Here." The CEO lifted Gabriella's chin so that he could suck her mouth.
Gabriella's breath suddenly stopped. Her eyelids didn’t budge and her eyeballs trembled. She barely moved.
For a few seconds, the girl let the man's tongue play in her mouth. When she regained consciousness, her hand pushed Max's chest away and slap him.
"You are crazy!" Gabriella wiped her dirty lips. "How dare you kiss me!"
"Why? Wasn't it you who asked me to find the nearest water?” Max anwered while lifting his shoulders and hands. His slightly gaping mouth was still throbbing with the spicy taste.
"Disgusting! I said water, not a chance." The girl frowned and walked towards the kitchen.
After the door’s opened by a key from her trouser pocket, Gabriella took a glass of water and drank. However, the burning sensation still remained on her tongue.
"Now you can feel the suffer from your spicy coffee and salt water."
The girl's eyes immediately moved following the source of the sound.
"Why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to come out?"
“Our business is not over, Miss. Besides, you still haven't given me water." Max glanced at the glass in the girl's hand then switched to the water gallon.
Gabriella's eyes flickered in disbelief. “You still dare to ask those things? After what you did to me? "
"Didn't I already pay for it?" the CEO said casually. An index finger points to his cheek. “I've paid with this. Your slap was strong enough."
The girl was jolted by confusion. "Wait a minute! Are you really an employee at the Quebracha Company? It is impossible for an immoral and superficial person like you to work there."
The hiss in the CEO's mouth suddenly turned into bland laughter.
“You say I'm immoral and superficial?"
"Yes! If you have moral and brain, there's no way you could enter someone's house, cause a fuss, then kiss a girl you don't even know." Gabriella's eyes began to stir with anger.
"Sorry, Miss. It seems you are the one with the shallow mind. I came here with good intention, but you just provoked a scene. "
Gabriella now shook her head. "It's so hard talking to someone with a tiny brain like this."
"Is it true? Aren't you the one with the tiny brain? A smart person won’t put a bottle of chili powder into coffee?" Max's gaze was fixed on the small empty container with the plastic seal still messy beside it.
Instead of feeling guilty, Gabriella grunted and folded her arms over her chest. "Tsk, I should have put two bottles in the coffee earlier."
Suddenly, the CEO stepped up quickly and pushed the girl to the kitchen cupboard. With burning eyes, he cut the line of sight between them. Gabriella reflexively covered her mouth with both hands, afraid that the man would kiss her again.
"It seems, you are a sloppy woman, huh? In this desolate house, you dare to challenge a man,” Max whispered with mysterious curve on his lips.
That change of attitude was successful in lowering the girl's head. Still, Gabriella's round eyes peeked out.
"What do you want to do?"
Max grinned and enclosed the girl with both hands. “I only ask two things. Your signature on the contract and water. You're not secretly hoping I'll kiss you again, are you?" said the man intimidatingly.
Before Gabriella could think of a way out, the man's hand had already touched her waist. The girl's round eyes suddenly flashed fear. With one motion, she pushed a glass to the CEO's chest.
"This is my favorite glass. Don't ruin it!" she said in a choked voice.
Max's smile slowly came back. "Thank you." He took water and drank as much as he wanted.
It was only after Gabriella scampered out of the kitchen that the man was able to freely observe the minimalist kitchen.
"She really live alone?" Max thought when he saw there was only one set of cutlery on the plate rack. A second later, he noticed the polar bear-shaped glass in his hand.
"No wonder this is a favorite glass," he sneered as he placed the only visible glass on the shelf.
“This is the contract you want. Now, go!” Gabriella pressed the folder to the man's chest.
Instead of lifting his feet, Max opened the folder. As soon as he saw what the host had painted, an irritated smile immediately crossed his face.
"You really think I'm a fool?" the CEO said with great emphasis. No more patience left in him. "You think, I believe this is your signature?"
Two small circles that resembled eyes with a curved line that resembled a smile were now exposed to Gabriella.
“Yes, that's my signature. Smiley emoticons."
Max's blood suddenly boiled and billowed in his head.
"Are you going to sign this letter or not?" Max asked while holding back the roar of his breath."What do you mean? I've signed the letter,” Gabriella said with furrowed brows. Her tone was no longer polite."Okay! Don't blame me if something bad happens to your house.""Wait! I've signed the letter, okay? You can't intrude on this house anymore.”"Good afternoon!"Max left after expressing his frustration with words. It was unusual for the man to fail controlling his emotion."That girl isn't normal," said the CEO as soon as he got into the car. The man behind the steering wheel glanced at him."What's wrong?""She gave me spicy coffee and salt water, but not even a drop of water to wash my mouth,” Max said with disgust."Is it true? Then, what did you do to wash your mouth?"The CEO's eyelids were suddenly frozen. The softness of the lips that he had kissed was lingering in his mind. After blin
"What will that woman do?" Max thought in the middle of dinner. The rice on his plate was almost gone, but the debate in his mind was still not over."What kind of craziness is she going to do? Tsk, who is the person who paid for her for this play?""Sorry, Sir. There's a call from the guard,” a servant said while lowering her head and handing him a cell phone.Max's eyebrows rose spontaneously. "The guard?"His question was answered with a nod from the servant."Is it possible ... that crazy woman came here?"Without wasting any time, the CEO answered the call. "What's the matter?""There is a girl insisting to meet you, Sir."Max's expression suddenly turned stiff. "Who?""Her name is Gabriella."A sigh escaped directly from the man's mouth.“It's totally unexpected. Why does she choose to come here?""Is there any 'honesty potion' stored in the post?" Max asked using a code."Yes, Sir."The corner
“You have no heart! Instead of apologizing, you insulted my house and my memories?"Gabriella grabbed Max's hair brutally. Even though he was grimacing, the man was still able to stand up straight. His hands did not hesitate to grip the girl's wrist and freeze the attack."What am I sorry for? I'm not guilty."Gabriella's annoyed chuckle rang out."You're innocent? You think I believe it? Aren't you the one who gave me threat? Do you forget?" the girl protested as she jerked her hand.“That was just a saying. It wasn't me who destroyed your house."Gabriella started jumping up and down, adding strength to the pull, but the CEO still gripped her wrists."Let go! I don't want to be touched by a cruel bragger like you!”“Did you just accuse me of bragging?"Max twisted Gabriella and locked her from behind. With arms crossed over her chest, the girl could do nothing but jump up and down. Even though her head hit the man's chin severa
"God damn it! When did the threat put the stimulant in my food?" Max thought while filling the tub with cold water.The man stepped in as soon as his clothes had been taken off. Then, he closed his eyes trying to catch his breath."Geez! I can be crazy!"The CEO grabbed the soap and played himself. However, the lust within him was too great to overcome. Even after he washed himself, the heat that ran in his veins never went out, while the thirst for woman was even more burning."I can't take it anymore!"Max got out of the water and wiped the body carelessly. Without a single thread covering his body, he went to meet the woman who was asleep on the bed."I'm sorry, Miss. But, you came to this house by yourself. You must be willing to serve my desire."Max hurriedly stripped Gabriella's clothes. He didn't even hesitate to tear the dress in half at the front.The girl's brows furrowed slightly as Max began to play. Her subconscious mind
As soon as the CEO left the bathroom, he gave Gabriella a look of disgust. While opening the wardrobe and taking clothes, the man said, “Stop crying! Your tears won't touch me." There's no answer. The girl didn't even flinch with her eyes glaring at Max. She knew that whatever came out of her mouth would not be trusted. So, silence was the best answer. "I'll give you one more chance. Tell me ... who paid you for all this mess? If you are honest, I will tolerate you." Until the CEO was fully dressed, Gabriella remained locked in the voice. No matter how tired her heart was in facing painful accusations, she had to remain strong. “Oh, you still choose to be quiet? Okay, then, don't expect to get out of this room.” After making a threat, Max stepped out and locked the door. His expression was far from compassionate. In his eyes, Gabriella was nothing more than a despicable woman who would do anything for money. "Aunt Minnie, don't let any
"This is bad!" Max sighed as he moved the limp body onto the bed. "Aunt Minnie! Come here!" While his hands were looking for doctor's contact, his eyes occasionally checked toward the door. As soon as the butler appeared, Max immediately gave instructions. "Find clothes for this girl, please. Then, bring me a basin of warm water and small towel." "Do you want me to clean this girl?" Max shook his head quickly. He was afraid that evidence of his brutality would be seen by the servant. "No, I'll do it by myself." The middle-aged woman's winking turned stiff. "Are you sure?" "Yes." Max nodded while maintaining his expression. "Okay, wait a moment, Sir. " As soon as he got the requested items, Max immediately closed the door and wiped Gabriella's face. He did not have time to think about reluctance or compulsion. His brain was too busy getting rid of guilt. “Tch, this girl .... Why is she so selfish?
Max stared as the pen fell from Gabriella's grasp. Aren't the fingers of a pianist usually stable? Then, why was that girl's hand shaking so much?"What's wrong?" the man asked while raising an eyebrow.“I-I don't know. My hands are out of control,” Gabriella replied softly. A single tear flowed down as the girl's eyes flickered. Great anxiety had risen in her heart.After racking his brain for a moment, the man finally sighed. "Ah, it might be the effect of the drink you drank yesterday.""Will my fingers keep shaking?" Gabriella asked before turning her head around with a very honest face. It unexpectedly touched the CEO's heart."Of course not. It's only temporary. You just need to eat and rest. Tomorrow morning, your hands won't be shaking anymore,” Max explained with a flat face. He felt duplicity now. Since when did he soften in front of the girl?"Now, do you want me to help sign this contract?" the CEO asked after remembering his ultimate
"You think you can run away from me, sly woman?" Max said in a triumphant tone.Gabriella's head spontaneously shook her head rejecting the call. “I don't know anything about that message. Trust me!"“Shhh! Don't panic. Take it easy! The signed contract remains valid. It's just that you won't be away from me as long as you haven't revealed who your boss is.”The girl let out a tired sigh."I'm serious. I don't know who this person is. He's setting me up."Max nodded and pursed the corner of his lips."It's okay if you still don't want to confess. There are still a few days before the competition. You will definitely give that person's name to me before then.”Gabriella continued to shake her head even though she didn't speak a word. Her tongue was too stiff to move."Please enjoy your dinner. I want to sleep."Max shifted the table slightly to the left and then lay down on the right side of the bed. Ignoring the look at Gabriella'