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:

take her home? Then I won't bother you two.

her eyes in despair.

pain keeping her barely conscious. All she could do was watch helplessly as Liam started the car, drove to the

as the door closed,

tasted of blood. The stared dazedly at the

lighter. Liam had been yanked

scent hit her, and Thea found herself cradled in wm

that moment, Thea thought she must be

lay on the ground, his face bruised and

throw you into the ocean." Liam sobbed pathetically, crawling to

I

on. And she came to me first. I

chilling laugh. If you're so in love,

Nicolas let out a

he replied, "It's Thea's idea.

A flicker of

but I'd appreciate it if added, "Mr. Hendrix, I might offend you by saying this, but Thea is my girlfriend now. Whatever happens between us

give

tonight, he'd definitely be scolded, but if he let Thea return to Nicolas and the truth came out, he was finished. Dragging her

Liam wasn't sure

his anger but answered shakily, "Yes, if you don't believe me, you can ask

home, Thea said softly, her flushed face nuzzled against

"Alright."

to Liam, looking down at him with cold disdain. "She's my wife. How could she possibly be

With

married to Nicolas? How is that

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