Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Liam continued, "Besides, a woman like you, who's been passed around so much, won't ever find a husband. You should be grateful I'm even willing to take you. "Why don't you just cooperate with me? I might consider marrying you later. Speak well of me in front of Nicolas and get me a transfer to headquarters.

"Sure, it's a bit of a sacrifice for me, but I'm generous like that. You should be thankful for the benefits I can offer you."

Thea almost laughed from anger and then bit down hard on Liam's hand.

Then Liam yelped in pain, his face twisting in anger, and he slapped Thea hard across the face. Gasping for breath, he started fumbling with her clothes. "Still playing hard to get? I'll make sure you're not so proud after tonight." As the cold air touched her bare skin. Thea shut her eyes in despair. Liam's eyes gleamed with lust as he stared at her pale neck and collarbones. Just as his hand moved lower, Thea's phone began to from inside her bag.

ring

Liam had no intention Nicolas voice came through, sounding cold as ice. He was seemingly angry, the chill in his tone biting like shards of frost.

of answering it at first, but the phone rang again, then again. Annoyed at the interruption, he picked it up, answering in a rude tone, "What do you want?"

Thea, where are you?" Liam shuddered, sobering up up immediately. "Mr. Hendrix?" he asked cautiously.

Hearing Liam's voice, Nicolas went silent instantly. There was a faint, rhythmic sound, like fingers tapping on a table, revealing how displeased Nicolas was. Thea wanted to scream for help, to make some noise to catch Nicolas attention.

Liam seemed to guess what she was trying to do and clamped a hand over her mouth. Then she couldn't move, only her eyes locked on the phone desperately. "Why is her phone in your hand?" Nicolas asked indifferently.

Liam's eyes darted around as he searched for an excuse. "Ms. Rowland had a bit too much fun with everyone tonight and drunk. She asked me to take her home. If you have anything to say, I can pass it along once she's feeling better."

gor

"Nicolas! Thea screamed his name in her mind. 'You've to sense something is wrong. You have to:

laugh. "She asked you to take her home? Then I won't bother you

her eyes in despair. Liam smiled even more

on the inside of her cheek, the pain keeping her barely conscious. All she could do was watch helplessly as Liam started the car,

soon as the

stared dazedly at the ceiling, tears streaming down

yanked off her and thrown aside like

her, and Thea found herself cradled in wm arms. Dazed, she looked

that moment, Thea thought she must be

the ground, his face

"You have one minute to explain yourself, or I'll throw you into the ocean." Liam sobbed

I

she came to me first. I swear

out a chilling laugh. If you're so in love, why'd you need

Nicolas let out a

Then he replied, "It's Thea's idea. She wants to try

A flicker of

on a on a show of of confidence. "Maybe you're interested in her, but I'd appreciate it if added, "Mr. Hendrix, I might offend you by saying this, but Thea is my girlfriend

give

Thea return to Nicolas and the truth came out, he was finished. Dragging her down with him seemed like his only

Liam wasn't sure

answered shakily, "Yes, if you don't believe me, you can ask anyone at the

feeling well. Take me home, Thea said softly, her flushed

"Alright."

to Liam, looking down at him with cold disdain.

With

Liam's face turned ashen. "What? Thea's married to

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