Danielle gulped nervously. “I… I haven’t drunk it yet.”“Well, you should have another taste.”After that, he kissed her again. This time, his kiss was deep and lingering.The taste of red wine filled Danielle’s mouth.Danielle suddenly understood why he asked her about the taste of the red wine.He
Without having to think, Karl said calmly, “Well, if you plan to keep a distance from me, I’ll just break it. If you don’t keep your distance, it means I can be even closer to you.”Danielle laughed. “Men are so superficial.”“Superficial? Why do you say that?”“If I were ugly, would you still like
Danielle scoffed. “Karl is not mine to give. If you want him, go for him. But you don’t deserve him.”“Ha! At least I’m more qualified than you. I’m the legitimate daughter of the Whites, while you’re just an illegitimate daughter.”“That’s what you think. But I don’t acknowledge your father, so I d
At lunch, Hazel ordered a table full of dishes for herself and Danielle.Danielle did not have an appetite, but she did not want Hazel to notice that anything was amiss with her, so she dug in with as much relish as she could.Hazel looked at her with a bright smile. “How does it taste?”Danielle no
Karl opened the door to the hotel room, walked in, and stood by the door to look back at Danielle.After Danielle followed him into the room, he closed the door and locked it.Just as she turned around the moment she heard the sound of the door being locked, Karl grabbed her wrist, pulled her into t
Tonight, Karl threatened Danielle again: to do nothing in bed or to sleep separately after sex. It was up to her to choose. Danielle knew Karl would not touch her if he gave her his word, hence they simply slept in the bed. The next day, Karl returned to Northtide after having breakfast with her.
Hazel was furious. “Why won’t that damn Max go to hell?!” After saying that, she got up and went around to sit beside Danielle. She said seriously, “Dan, all men in the world are different. Are you not going to fall in love and get married because of a scum like Max? That’s not right.” Danielle pu
Timothy looked down and kept quiet. After hearing what Danielle said, he felt more or less guilty. Danielle sidestepped and broke free from Karl’s embrace. She told Timothy, “I didn’t tell you all these to get your sympathy. I only hope that you don’t resent me because of the Whites; I hate them ju