Chapter 57 What Are You Implying, Nelly?
Nelissa got up immediately to explain as soon as everyone left.
“Ed… Ahhh!”
Edward pulled her back, his gaze cold. He pinned her down and pressed his lips onto hers, not willing to listen to a word she said.
He ravished her lips, his tongue swirling aggressively in her mouth. She could feel pain radiating from her tender lips.
Nelissa struggled to escape, but her shouts were muffled by the kiss. Edward cuffed her wrists to her back swiftly, and she could only silently endure the weight of the man’s brawny body.
She moaned seductively as he nibbled on her lips.
“It hurts…” Nelissa whispered pitifully.
Her lips were already red and swollen.
Edward pulled away reluctantly.
She muttered, “Edward, please stop. My lips hurt.”Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
Edward released her hands and stared at her swollen lips.
The more he looked at it, the more furious he felt.
He grunted, “You’d better stop pissing me off. Did you pay those ladies because you knew that I wasn’t satisfied yesterday night? At this very hotel no less? What are you implying, Nelly?”
Nelissa could tell that the desire within him was inextinguishable.
Her body would tremble whenever he referred to her that way.
For some reason, it seemed to unlock the vulnerability that she vowed to hide away.
Nelissa shook her head and looked at Edward quizzically,
“I didn’t know that you were the guest today. I assumed that you rarely attend these sessions, and that you were going to ignore me for some time…”
It sounded as though she was complaining that he was ignoring her.
Edward raised his eyebrow and replied,”I didn’t want to come, but this hotel always makes me think of you. To be honest, I was curious about your reaction when you came to this hotel. Do you remember that night?”
Nelissa glared at him, her face flushed. She shook her head and denied, “I don’t remember.”
Edward lowered his head and brushed his fingers over her tender lips.
He smirked, “I shall remind you about it then.”
Nelissa trembled as Edward dragged her to the door. She struggled with all her might, refusing to go home with him.
It took one pull and she fell into his arms gracefully. He carried her up and patted her waist.
“Stop struggling. I’m not going to do anything to you. Are you scared, or are you actually looking forward to it?”
Nelissa was tempted to yell for help, but the way the managers were bowing at her respectfully left her mortified. She hid her face in his chest, though they couldn’t see her face as the lighting was dim.
The second floor was slightly brighter and the decorations were much fancier too. There were three private rooms there and they were reserved for VIPs only.
The manager opened the door to the room that had been reserved exclusively for Edward.
“This way, Master Hales.”
Edward carried Nelissa in, closing the door behind him. He put her down and smoothened the hem of her dress.
His movements were graceful and gentlemanly, just like when he served her five years ago.
The decor of the room was luxurious.
There was even a white piano in the center.
Nelissa glanced around, but she couldn’t remember much.
Edward wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear cheekily, “I’ve booked this room for the past five years, and I would come here whenever I miss you. I would be reminded of how you aroused me, and how pitiful you were in my arms.”
“Nelly, why did you cry so sadly five years ago?”
She cried because no one wanted her anymore.
Nelissa said numbly, “I want to go home.”
It was that exact expression that compelled him to whisk her away five years ago so that those ruffians would stop harassing her.
He brought her to a quiet room and took care of her.
Edward gestured to the piano, “Why don’t you play a song for me?”
Nelissa asked him, “How did you know that I could play the piano?”
Edward smiled faintly as he sipped on his drink.
“Play it for me.”
Nelissa couldn’t remember if she had mentioned it before, but she seemed to have the memory of a goldfish.
She acquiesced.
After all, he was the one who took care of her when she was at her worst.
She didn’t remember much about that night, but she didn’t have a horrible impression of it either.
Nelissa sat down in front of the piano gracefully. In Edward’s eyes, Nelissa was way more refined and elegant than any of those pompous ladies.
Edward settled next to her, his shoulder barely touching hers. A pleasant melody came from the piano as her fingers ran across the keys.
He stared at Nelissa admiringly as he twirled the ends of her hair playfully. He wished he could make this beautiful lady his at this very moment.
…
Nelissa and Edward were about to leave when a voice came from behind them.
“Master Hales!”
Nelissa turned around. It was a stunning lady, dressed exquisitely and adorned with expensive accessories.
Edward halted and looked at her indifferently.
He recognized her.
She was none other than Yvonne Moore, the woman who tried to flirt with him during the charity banquet.
“You remember me, don’t you?”
Yvonne took a step toward Edward.
“What a coincidence. I thought my eyes were deceiving me. My friends and I are having a party inside. Would you like to join us? It’s fun. You’ll definitely love it!”
What party?
Nelissa batted her eyes curiously.
“No thank you, I’m busy.” Edward declined nonchalantly.
He did enjoy parties, but he preferred it when he was in control.
Seeing that Yvonne was trying to get closer to Edward, Nelissa said, “I could leave first if you have something going on.”
Edward frowned.
“I have to send you home.”
It was only until then that Yvonne finally noticed another person there.
She looked at Nelissa disdainfully and asked, “Who’s this?”
Nelissa introduced herself as an employee of the Victory group that was collaborating with Edward.
Yvonne decided not to get in the way.
She took another glance at Nelissa and turned to Edward.
“Alright then. Call me when you’re free. By the way, what’s your number?”
Edward answered nonchalantly, “You may contact my assistant instead.”
Yvonne had just returned from abroad not long ago. She heard that Edward had never given anyone his number, so she was up for the challenge.
“Loosen up a little, won’t you?”
Edward ignored her and turned to Nelissa.
“Let’s go.”
It was the first time Yvonne was ignored by a man.
She felt humiliated!
Outside the hotel.
Andrew immediately drove away after Edward and Nelissa got into the car.
The whole journey was silent, and Nelissa did not ask anything either.
The car pulled up in front of Nelissa’s apartment shortly after.
Just as she was about to get off, Edward yelled, “What about my jacket?”
Nelissa furrowed her brows. She didn’t even get to go home the night before. How would she get the time to wash his jacket?
“I have not washed it yet. It’s at my place. I’ll bring it to the dry cleaner later.”
Nelissa took a look at the time.
It was still early. The dry cleaner would usually close at half-past ten.
“Alright then,” Edward said emotionlessly.
Nelissa glanced at him and rushed into her apartment.
She couldn’t believe that she was able to reach home safely that night!
Nelissa took off her shoes and called Noey and Nate over for a hug once she got home. She hadn’t seen them for the whole day and she really missed them.
Noey kissed her cheek and said softly, “Bad Mommy. You’ve barely been home ever since we moved to Haleston City. You weren’t like this back in Southville City.”
Nate, too, went up to kiss her.
He muttered with displeasure, “I don’t like that guy back in Southville City. He keeps clinging onto you, Mommy. He’s so annoying.”
Nelissa chuckled as she hugged her children, “That’s not true. I have to work to earn money so that you two could get married in the future.”
Noey giggled in Nelissa’s arms, “Don’t worry, Mommy. I’ll find a husband who has no parents in the future so that he can live with us.”
“Jolene!”
Nelissa kicked Jolene off the sofa.
How could she teach Noey such things?!
“Noey is too quick-witted. She learns things very quickly.” Jolene answered proudly, as though Noey was her own daughter.
Nelissa couldn’t stay to watch the television with them. She got changed and washed the stain off of Edward’s jacket.
She stuffed it into a clothing bag before heading to the dry cleaners.
“You’re going out again?” Jolene asked.
“Yeah. I have to go to the dry cleaners.”
Nelissa received a call from Edward as soon as she entered the elevator.
“Why aren’t you down yet?”
“Huh?”
The elevator doors opened on the ground floor.
Nelissa walked to the porch and saw Edward leaning against his car with a cigarette between his fingers, looking at her.
He hadn’t left yet.