Chapter 69

– “I’m lost.”

-“What is she babbled about?”

-“If you’re scared, then don’t come!”

“What’s this woman’s name again? So annoying! I want to curse her but can’t find out her name!”

Hedy thought her plan was bulletproof. This guy was a well-known actor, and surely he must be a gentleman. All she needed to do was

to act a little weak and pitiful. Even though she had made mistakes, she just needed to act cute, which she was damn good at. She reckoned Egbert would take pity on her and want to protect her in the future.

After all, which strong man wouldn’t want a woman to rely on him?

Hedy was brimming with confidence, but the look in this man’s eyes was like a dagger. It cut right into her soul.

It felt like being marked by the Grim Reaper!

His voice was as cold as an ice shard in winter.

“Beat it.”

Hedy was flabbergasted.

Was Egbert telling her to beat it?

She couldn’t believe her ears. “How could you be so rude to a girl you just met? You’re a famous actor!*

-‘Is she trying to blackmail him?”

– “Her IQ is seriously questionable.”

– “I really want to storm in there and cut her down!”

Egbert’s impatience was becoming palpable.

commented casually. “You really shouldn’t talk to a girl

as Eileen said this, both Egbert and

side. If she got hurt in the jungle, her parents would definitely make this jerk pay.

added, “You shouldn’t talk to her at all. You’re in my house. Who said you could talk to people like that?”

at Eileen, a hint of amusement in

moment, he said gently. ‘I’m

“As long as you know” then stood up and told Hedy, “You, get out of my house. The further away, the better. Leave,

now.”

Eileen’s insult and retorted, “What do you mean, ‘your house? Is this

dare to

Who knew if there would be wolves out

suddenly said, “Fine, you can stay.

feel relieved, she saw Eileen pick up a burning branch and walk towards

you doing?”

grabbed Hedy’s collar with one hand and set Hedy’s clothes on fire with the buming branch. Suddenly, Hedy’s clothes were ablaze.

She screamed.

quickly let go of her.

She ran wildly, eventually falling to the ground and -rolling around until the fire was finally out.

burned off. She stared

pockets, saying leisurely, “I said you could stay, but I didn’t say whether it’d be you or your ashes. I just saved you some trouble by

angry she was on the

frosty. “Aren’t you leaving

streaming down her face, “You bitch! I won’t let you get away with this!

towards her

to her feet and ran off.

scoffed, then turned to look at

a soft voice,

“You? How could you be like her? How would you survive without me?”

his head with

and went into the hut, rummaged around for a while, and finally brought out some fruit for him. “Eat these. They’re not the best, but they’ll fill you up.”

the fruit

noticed his reaction and said displeasedly. “Are you grossed out? So picky. Just peel it and eat the

and he just accepted the fruit.

take a bite when

cooked before eating. Once it’s cooked, the skin will peel off

at her, a clear amusement in his eyes. Even though she seemed impatient, she was still roasting

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