Fitch's expression was icy as he brushed past Mr. Colby without a word, his strides decisive as he headed for the exit.

Mr. Colby, initially trembling in fear, brightened up at the sight of Fitch's unwavering exit. The rumors must be true then; Mr.

Haskins had a disdain for Zoey, the woman who shamelessly threw herself into men's beds.

Was she trying to play the innocent here, looking down on his status? How amusing.

A few steps forward, Fitch paused to light a cigarette when he heard Zoey's voice pierce through the stillness.

"Get off me, why did you close the door?! Don't touch me!"

"Quit the act! How much do you want? I'll pay."

The bathroom door had been locked from the inside, muffling the voices within. Fitch froze as if struck by a spell, tossing his freshly

lit cigarette into the nearby trash and turning back.

Zoey was pinned against the washstand, her coat yanked down. Sweat dripped from her forehead due to her fierce struggle, her

voice intermittent, "I'll definitely sue you."

"After you've had your fun, you won't want to sue me, sweetheart," Mr. Colby adored her looks and smirked triumphantly at the

thought.

door behind him

the wind

undone with his slacks hanging low, went pale at the sight of the man

"Mr. Haskins."

he left? Why was he

legs weaken. Her gaze was unfocused, unable

Mr. Haskins. Which Mr. Haskins

mind was a mess, incapable

against the washstand, felt a surge of anger. He swung his foot at

the chest. Spitting out blood, he collapsed

uncontrollably.

turned to Zoey. She was dressed lightly, but the hotel's heating kept the chill at bay. Her coat lay on the floor, and

her face notably

swift motion. Zoey, unsteady on her feet, bumped

coat, lifting her with ease. Before she could react, she was hoisted over his

yet nothing cout. She hadn't eaten in days, having only

wine at dinner.

her shaky plea, "I feel sick; putdown,

footprints on

violently. Fitch set her down. Her legs weak, she

she chattered, her teeth clacking

underlayers far too thin for the

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