Lita didn't want to go back to Selmy family tonight, and she didn't want to continue the obscene relationship with Alex. She knew that her uncle wouldn't keep her here at the cost of losing one billion dollars investment from Alex. But she wanted to hear it directly from her uncle's mouth. Then she could give herself a reason to give up for ever.
"Lita, your aunt is right. Go back and take good care of Ethan. Don't be willful. If you want to come back to Bishop family, you have plenty of time to come back later," said Jack, glancing at Lita reproachfully. His eyes seemed saying "Why do you insist on staying here tonight? Are you trying to ruin my great opportunity?"
As the answer she got was exactly as she expected, Lita turned around and walked out of the front door without looking back.
As soon as she got out of the courtyard, a black Ferrari came to a stop in front of her.
"Get in the car." The order was still cold and emotionless.
Lita did not want to get into Alex's car, but she still got in. It was not because she was spineless, but because she felt that she had the responsibility to take care of Ethan.
"One billion! I didn't expect that I am so valuable!" Lita said bitterly with self- mockery.
"Why, do you care about my money?" Alex snorted. "Wasn't it your purpose to help your uncle get me to invest on his company when you tried to bring me to Bishop family?"
Lita smiled and said, "I didn't expect that the young upstart cares so much of a woman. I wonder if you earned your money with your own ability or with your brother's support?"
Ethan's performance at the shareholders' meeting of Selmy's Group was really amazing. Although his face was ruined, his talent and courage were incredible.
How could she know that the charming "Ethan" was the man in front of her who she despised. And this man was her real husband!
"What's wrong? Are you doubting my ability? Or are you worried about my money?"
Alex felt that this woman who despised him was very interesting, and he couldn't help but want to tease her. It seemed that the beautiful image of her when she got angry would appease his heart piled with hatred for a moment.
Lita went silent. Didn't she hate this man? She should be happy that he made a wrong decision on investment. Why would she still be so emotional and anxious when she saw him agree to invest on Jack's company blindly? What happened to her? It was as if she had been bewitched.
"Since you are so considerate to me, I might as well tell you my plan," said Alex, probably because he didn't like silence, which was oppressing to him.
During the two months when Ethan was being rescued, he had to face the silent Ethan every day.
When Lita heard him say that he had a plan, she pricked up her ears to listen.
"I've already got the bid of the landscaping project. It's my project now. But now ! need a construction company, and your uncle's company would be competent for the job after some training."
Lita was dumbfounded. She dazed for a moment before coming to her senses. "Alex, are you cheating my uncle? You said that the project couldn't make any money, but you took the order yourself!"
"Your uncle can't make money out of it, but ! can. Because I don't need to spend money to deal with the guys of the government offices. My connections are enough to make them abide by the law and cooperate with me to complete the project."
"Then you can also use your connections to help my uncle finish this project!" Lita argued.
"I'll stay behind the scene and I'll earn more; he'll appear in front of the public and he'll earn less. That's my plan. If your uncle feels it's not fair, I can change to cooperate with another construction contractor. You know, it's as easy as winking for me."
'What a cunning businessman! How could he cheat my uncle like that?' thought Lita angrily.
"Aren't you afraid that I'll tell my uncle your conspiracy?" Lita snapped.
"Tell your uncle? Go ahead. How about I dial his number for you now? Your uncle now has two choices: either to cooperate with me in this project, or I'll buy Jack's Group and he will work for me." Alex smiled mockingly.
"..." Lita turned silent.
Over ten minutes later, Alex received a phone call.
"Alex, I got the news about that woman, Yen." It was Gavin who spoke. He and Alex were close buddies. They messed around together and risked their lives together.
"Okay, I'll be there right away." Alex's eyes darkened in an instant, which might scare anyone who happened to meet his glance.
"Do you have something urgent to do? Let me get off here and I'll take a taxi back." Lita detected the change in Alex's mood. He should have something important.
"No, I won't feel alright." He did have something to do, but he wouldn't like the idea of letting Lita take a taxi back.
His words warmed Lita's heart. She sighed secretly, 'Why wouldn't you feel alright? Are you afraid that bad guys will kidnap me?'
In fact, the worst guy was right in front of her. He molested her, deliberately went to her room, slept in her bed, by her side, without feeling ashamed. How could he say that he was worried about her?
But somehow, Lita was grateful to him. At least, he didn't dump her at this remote place in the middle of the night. He chose to send her home safely first, for which she should give him credit.
After the Ferrari stopped in the yard of the Selmy's house, Lita reached out her hand to open the car door and said to Alex casually, "Drive safely."
However, perhaps because of what she said, her wrist was grabbed. "Stay with me for a while."
Lita was stunned. She looked back at Alex and stared deeply into his starry eyes. For a moment, Lita seemed to have an illusion that the man in front of her was like a child who lacked a sense of security.
How could it be possible? He was a proud and evil person, so how could he lack a sense of security? It must be her own illusion.
Alex gave her a pull and Lita fell into his arms, leaned against his strong and broad chest, listened to his regular and powerful heartbeats, which brought ease and security to her.
Lita knew that she should refuse such intimacy, but there was a voice at the bottom of her heart persuading her, "It's okay. It's okay. Just stay here for a while. This is the cozy home for your lonely heart."
A big hand clasped her neck, and with a little force, she leaned forward. Then the man pressed his lips on hers tightly.
Alex gave her a pull and Lydia fell into his arms, leaned against his strong and broad chest, listened to his regular and powerful heartbeats, which brought ease and security to her.
Lita knew that she should refuse such intimacy, but there was a voice at the bottom of her heart persuading her, "It's okay. It's okay. Just stay here for a while. This is the cozy home for your lonely heart."
A big hand clasped her neck, and with a little force, she leaned forward. Then the man pressed his lips on hers tightly.