Chapter 500:

Connor was momentarily surprised when Marissa made her request. Then, his face broke into a smile. She was the only one who had the right to ask him to sleep with her—a request he couldn’t refuse and always had to be ready for.

Naturally, he was willing to do so because he always enjoyed it. Yet, it was also a form of torment. She genuinely meant just sleeping, nothing else. Lying next to him, she would simply sleep, while he felt agonized by her proximity.

It was like being starved in front of a feast but unable to eat. Connor thought this woman was the cruelest in the world.

Then, he asked with a smile, “Now?”

“Mm,” Marissa nodded. “I had nightmares last night and didn’t sleep well. Tonight, I have to stay up late to work on something. I need a nap first.”

“What are you planning to do tonight?” Connor asked.

Lλtєѕτ чhαρτєrѕ ιn g𝓪lɳovєls.𝓬𝗼𝗺

Marissa, holding a UAV, didn’t conceal her plans. “I’m going to check the security systems at Skytop Mansion,” she said straightforwardly.

Connor nodded, understanding. “Okay. I’ll go shower now.”

“Don’t bother. We aren’t doing anything. Save

to do something while we’re sleeping, and I

had become increasingly bold around her, flirting whenever he pleased. Marissa replied dryly, emphasizing each word,

Connor suggested, “Why

don’t need to shower. I can nap in my

freak. I can’t sleep next to someone who hasn’t showered. You might not mind my body odor, but I can’t let go of my habits.”

knew he was the perfect remedy for her sleep issues. She felt so frustrated that she wanted to smash the UAV on his face if she didn’t

UAV, stormed into

texted Domenic, saying, “Bring all

promptly, “Okay,

with a sprawling office and lounge. The lounge’s bathroom was as opulent as those

had intended to nap in her day clothes, but now she felt

when she realized she had tossed them into the

What am I supposed to wear now?”

Connor’s voice followed, saying, “I’ve prepared clean clothes for you. Come

towards Connor began to subside. She wrapped herself in a bath towel, cracked open the bathroom

was relieved she hadn’t ventured out

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