I slowly woke up tied to a chair. The ropes dug tightly into the skin of my wrists and ankles. I was pretty sure I would have bruises by them. But, right not, this was my least significant problem. As things were unfolding, it looked like I was going to have the same fate as before. The only difference was that this time there wouldn’t be anyone to save me.
The room was the same. This was the cabin of Xavier, but he was nowhere to be seen. His absence, however, didn’t put me at ease. I didn’t know how much time I was unconscious and whether he would be back soon. I could try to use the opportunity to free myself but remembering how angry he got when I tried to escape before and how crueller he would get because I angered him, I was too paralysed to act.
Was this how it was going to end? What was the point of my travelling to the past if I would die anyway? Twice, in the same manner. When I agreed to the unknown woman's offer, I hoped I would manage to
If you want to read it, you can see it on Goodnovel Academy on Facebook or here https://www.goodnovel.com/book/31000004780-263089When I entered the seaside mansion, I tried to pull away from my thoughts from the earlier events and Kang Xianliang’s rude behaviour. After I saved him, he was nice to me, so I had forgotten his real self for a while and how unpleasant his personality was. It was my mistake to do it, and I would make sure not to forget ever again. Thinking about it would only ruin my Christmas Eve mood, which was unforgivable. I didn’t intend to look upset and grumpy when everyone else was happy.The living room was brightly lit and lively. The table was set with delicious meals, and there was an appetising turkey in the middle of it. I started salivating shamelessly like some barbarian who hasn’t seen food for days. I almost lost control over myself, but I managed to stay still using my last straw of will. However, when I saw the chocolat
After Christmas was over, my dad decided to stay in China for a while. He wanted to make sure my new now ‘boyfriend’ would not harm me. Because of the earlier events when Kang Xianliang killed CEO Fu and threatened Yan Si, my dad didn’t have a good opinion about him. I didn’t blame, though. Sometimes, Xianliang had really radical ways of solving his problems which I hated but was powerless to do anything about them. His demeanour was of a person who could reset the time if he made a mistake, and that’s why he didn’t care for anything.My thoughts were interrupted by a phone call. Speaking for the devil…‘’Let’s have lunch today near the company’s restaurant’’ His voice sounded very satisfied. I briefly wondered what miracle happened to make him so happy.‘’Sure, why not? I’m not busy at all, don’t have plans and have free time as much as I want,’’ I
Previously I wasn’t bothered by the lack of distance between us. However, as the look in his eyes changed after he was done saying these words, I suddenly wanted to rush away from the restaurant, the country and the continent. His black irises were beaming with a sense of possessives which gave me creeps. Noticing the fear, he didn't bother to hide the smile he put on his emotionless face.‘’Some women would die to be in your place.’’ I raised an eyebrow at that statement, unable to hold my incoming sarcasm.‘’Well, I’m ready to give my position any time of the day. Just tell me when. Oh, wait for just a second, you told me something like you wouldn’t let me go. Will you explain to me what the heck does that mean?’’ It wasn’t a smart decision to act so bold before him, but I was angry at his previous behaviour, and today he continu
When I came back to Yan’s mansion, I had managed to calm my stirred emotions. Being squeezed, yelled questions at and completely disregarded in terms of private space was an experience I didn’t want to repeat. At this moment, I thought I wasn’t a tiny bit envious of the famous actors and singers who had to deal with situations like that daily. They deserved a great level of respect for being able to cope with this sort of mental pressure. I decided to go into my room hoping that I would have some time for myself staring blankly at the ceiling. Then, hopefully, I would think of a way to resolve the new problem. Wishful thought, as I found out the moment I stepped inside.‘’Luo McCarner, how dare you to soil Yan’s name in such a disgraceful way?’’ Han Wei's yelling attacked my ears, scaring me to an extent to make me jump. I put an arm on my beating heart and glared annoyingly at her. The only thing missing among my problems was h
Ten or fewer minutes after Kang Xianliang ended the call, somebody knocked on my door. After giving my permission butler Che entered with eyes brimming with compassion. If that wasn’t a bad sign…‘’Young Miss, the Old Master wants to speak with you in his study.’’ Goodness Gracious, after Han Wei, now my grandfather wanted to reprimand and lecture me. Grumbling inwardly, I followed the butler to the study on the first floor. I hadn’t been there much. When Yan Si and I were children, I used to hide in this study while playing hide and seek. It was my secret place until the moment my grandfather caught me hiding behind his desk. He got angry like a leprechaun whose gold had been stolen and punished me to not go out of my room for three days. Since then, my foot never stepped there. This would be my first time in years going inside the study.After grandfather let us in, Butler Che bowed politely and left the room, leaving me alo
The name of the woman who supposedly was behind this whole ordeal didn’t invoke any memories in me. For the sake of my life, I couldn’t remember if I had ever met her, nor could I think of a situation where my actions could directly or indirectly implicate her. We didn’t have common friends or acquaintances. So, why the bloody hell did she do this? But maybe, it wasn’t because of me. Maybe it was because she had a history with somebody close to me and was using me as a revenge tool. However, I could hardly think of a person here in China who cared so much about me they could get upset if I was hurt. While I was thinking about this, I arrived at Kang Xianliang’s mansion. When the butler let me in, I hurried to his office wanting to ask if he knew that woman by some chance. However, I only made one step when the butler’s hand stopped me on my way to the stairs. ‘’Young Master isn’t in a very good mood today. Be careful not to worsen it.’’ My eyebrows furrowed a
A hand crept on my back, slowly caressing it, making my hairs stood on ends. My heart started palpitating, and I wanted to step away from that burning tip which I felt was getting closer and closer. However, the moment I tried to move away, the grip on my waist got stronger, and he pulled me even closer, making our bodies touch without even a gap. I put my hands on his shoulders, keeping my face away from him. ‘’What are you doing?’’ I asked, irritated, trying to hide my nervousness caused by our closeness. ‘’You are going to burn me.’’ ‘’It won’t be that bad. It will hurt at the beginning but eventually, you will get better.’’ I blinked a few times, astonished at what he had just said. During the time we spent together, I realised that this man had some really black and twisted sense of humour. So, I knew right now he wasn't serious. But, there was one problem. One moment he was joking, and the other, he was serious, doing exactly what he had been joking about. Seei
On the next day was the interview which Kang Xianliang and I had to give in front of the press to dispel the rumours of my ‘’affair’’. I woke up tired with no will to live as always, but this time there was an additional reason for my lack of good rest, which didn’t include my nightmares. I was mostly tossing all night, feeling that something unpleasant is about to happen. However, I tried to be positive and just ignore it. While I had my breakfast at Xianliang’s kitchen, I was reading the file he sent me yesterday about the woman who hated me enough to try to tarnish my reputation.To be honest, there wasn’t anything interesting about her. She was an actress who tried for years to become popular and successful, but unfortunately, her acting skills were lacking, and all the movies she starred in were criticised for her performance. Maybe, because she could not achieve her dream, she became a cruel and wicked person who wanted to vent