Chapter 15 Opposites Repel"How is this not what I'm thinking?" he asked fiercely."You're scaring me..." she stammered, trying to push him away, but he held her hands, placing them above her head."Am I? I don't tolerate many things, and one of them is lies. I want to make you regret this so much..." he muttered furiously, then scrutinized every detail of her face, his gaze trailing down her body, instilling fear in her. "But all I feel now is disgust!""If you don't let me go, I'll scream!" she protested, struggling. "Don't insult me..." she pleaded with a trembling voice, showing fear.Richard could feel every part of her trembling in panic, as if she truly believed he would be that kind of scoundrel."I don't handle things like this, Elizabeth, but this lie will cost your family dearly because it's explicit in the contract. You owe me loyalty; they let you do as you please.""What does that mean?" she asked, confused."It means you're in trouble. There's this clause, and I haven't
Chapter 16. Did You Abuse Me?"Good evening, Liz," he sighed softly, taking a few steps, stopping almost beneath her window.Noticing she wore Richard's shirt, he felt a tinge of jealousy and even thought she had surrendered to him."Do you remember how I always gave you these roses? You loved them," he declared, then forcefully tossed one up, landing at Elizabeth's feet. She stooped to pick it up, observing for a few minutes."Now... I hate roses," she grumbled, starting to tear off all the petals at once, holding the stem of the flower tightly, injuring her hand on the thorns, then throwing the petals at Taylor.He smiled and waved a goodbye as she now tossed the flower stem onto the balcony floor, sitting on the lounge chair."You... in one way or another,
Chapter 17. Troubled MarriageElizabeth remained still as he maintained steady eye contact; at that moment, he seemed like a beast about to devour her."Now feeling ashamed for thinking I abused you while you slept?" he asked, making her swallow hard."For God's sake... just yesterday, you didn't believe I was a virgin. What do you want me to think?" she asked, averting her gaze."I've told you I won't force you.""Do you believe me now?" she asked, indicating the papers still in his hands."I might reconsider," he announced indifferently."Can you take me to college now?"Richard looked at her in surprise."You don't even need to be there. Besides, y
Chapter 18. He Will Always Be There"Let's have lunch, and then I'll head to my work. You should spend some time with your fiancé," she suggested. As they left, they noticed dozens of students, and suddenly, Elizabeth was hit by something that broke on her head, dripping down her forehead. Before she realized what it was, she was bombarded by dozens and dozens of eggs."That's what a money-grubbing slut deserves!" one of the girls declared as Gaby dragged Elizabeth away from the crowd."You're not welcome here, leave!""You tarnish this college with your misconduct," they continued shouting, while Elizabeth was still in shock, being led by Gaby to the nearest bathroom.Compared to the target, which was Elizabeth, Gaby was only slightly hit."Damn!" Gaby
Chapter 19. The Masks We WearTaylor stormed out of the bathroom, slamming the door in rage, startling Elizabeth, who pulled away from Richard, interrupting the kiss."Good heavens! What am I doing?" she muttered, embarrassed, unable to look at him, while he stifled a laugh."Nothing out of the ordinary," he murmured indifferently as she leaned against the sink, arms crossed."Let's just pretend that didn't happen!" she requested, embarrassed.He sighed impatiently, looking at her. "It's time to go," he advised, ignoring her words.He held her hand and led her out of the bathroom."What are you doing?" she asked, trying to release her hand."If you want to survive here without me expelli
chapter 20Jayden headed back to Richard's mansion after taking care of everything Richard had requested."Where's Richard?" he asked as soon as he entered, crossing the room."He's in his private room," Ailda informed. Jayden quickly made his way there, finding Richard positioned facing the vast landscape of his estate."Any news?" Richard inquired before Jayden could utter a word."The person responsible for pushing your wife has received the deserved punishment.""Depends… was he expelled?""Yes, and... those who set up and attacked her in the corridor... I don't think we need to do anything; her friend handled that problem."Richard turned, facing Jayden skeptically. "What cou
Chapter 21. Taylor's First Move.Emma was also present, enjoying herself as she watched the row of confused girls while they waited for Taylor to speak."I had access to some information," he began, maintaining the mystery as he picked up the folder that once belonged to Richard."What's this?" one of the girls asked, briefly recognizing the folder."It was me," murmured one of the girls, holding back laughter. "It's the folder with all the data about each one of us." Her voice cooled as she remembered."Let's get straight to the point. As you know, my uncle was in search of a wife.""Yes, and I was one of the chosen ones," announced another proudly."Any of you is better than that woman," declared Emma, showing indignation."True, that nobody ended up getting lucky twice.""Anyway, I know that each of you is dissatisfied with my uncle's choice, so I'm here to announce to you that..." He gave a subtle smile, looking casual. "Don't give up yet. This marriage won't last long. You can do
Chapter 22 Meeting Richard"Gaby! I'm heading home!" she announced, showing anxiety as she took off her apron and left it on the counter."Alright..." Gaby murmured, holding back laughter as she watched Elizabeth's desperation.Elizabeth had no idea that Gaby had told Richard about Taylor's visit. As soon as she left, Gaby called Richard./ She's on her way home./ Alright, I'm five minutes away./ Look... " She sighed, insecure. "Nothing happened, okay? They argued a bit, and then he left," she recounted as Richard clenched the steering wheel, looking annoyed./ I don't know what to think about this, not until I talk to her.Upon arrival, he was greeted by her parents during his unexpected visit."Sorry for coming unannounced, but... if you don't mind, I'd like to see my wife.""She's not at home right now, but we can have afternoon tea together," Eliza invited."I'll pass just this time, but I promise we can sit down and talk next time.""How's it going?" Zeus asked Richard. "Have y