“In reality, she’ll only be feigning death, I arranged for someone to deliver her a drug that suppresses
vital signs. After ingesting it, she’ll appear lifeless, allowing us to replace her body.”
Selina sighed in relief “That’s great. Thank you, Aldrich.”
He leaned in to kiss her earlobe.
“Will you tell me now why you had Rosalynn’s pendant stolen?”
With a teasing smile, Selina pushed him away.
“That’s my secret. Get back to work. I need to visit Brian’s mother.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe had heard from Deanna that Noemi was hospitalized due to something Rosalynn had done, and
she wanted to investigate.
As she made to stand, Aldrich’s hand shot out to pull her back down. His voice was icy as he said,
“What’s your plan? Use me and then discard me? Are you still pining for Brian? Listen, Selina, all his
wealth will be mine one day!”
Would Aldrich inherit all of Brian’s wealth in the future?
Selina’s heart skipped a beat. Aldrich’s eyes had the unmistakable glint of ambition,
She watched him for a while before asking tentatively take over Brian’s position as the head of Hughes
Group?” “Do you want to
Aldrich raised a hand and leisurely ran his fingers through Selina’s hair, smoothing over the tangled
tresses.
“Stay with me. I will make you the happiest woman in the world
His smile was soft, but his gentleness sent a slight shiver through her. Selina put on a practiced smile
and said, “This is just a one-night stand. It’s physical-nothing more, nothing less. Besides, I’m sure
there are plenty of women who would line up for a chance to be with you, even ones who are prettier or
more interesting.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe ingenuity of her sweet smile didn’t escape Aldrich’s sharp eyes, but he said nothing. Instead, he
took out his phone and played a video.
It was of the two of them having sex.
Selina’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief as she watched herself on the screen, her wanton moans
coming out of the video.
“What is wrong with you? Why the hell did you record this? Delete it right now!” Selina screamed,
grabbing the phone from his hand and deleting the damning footage.
Aldrich let her, a sinister smile curving on his lips.
“Go ahead and delete it. But did you think I wouldn’t have a backup, Selina?” he asked.
Selina’s face darkened.
“Where is it? Delete the video!” Aldrich playfully twirled a strand of her hair, “How could I? Your voice is
so sweet. If you’re not going to stay with me, I’ll at least keep it as a souvenir.”