In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

“Sir, I only need three hundred thousand. Please…”

Skylar Jones trembled on her feet in front of the man, with her head hung low.

Apart from the dim lighting, she was shrouded in darkness.

Right then, a tall and broad-shouldered figure approached her step by step.

The man grasped her chin, and panic rose in her when she was met with his icy and intimidating gaze.

With her heart in her throat, Skylar swallowed thickly before continuing, “I know three hundred thousand isn’t a small amount, b-but I really need this money.”

When the man heard her say that three hundred thousand wasn’t a small amount, the corners of his lips arched into a cold-blooded smile.

Suddenly, Skylar was pulled into his arms, completely caught off guard.

And in just mere seconds, the pleasant scent of white sandalwood invaded her senses, almost drowning her.

Immediately afterward, his cold voice sounded above her head and brought her back to the harsh reality. “How do you expect me to believe you? Well, you know what they say – talk is cheap…”

Though scared out of her wits, Skylar suppressed the fear gripping her heart and replied, “Give it a try. If you find that I’m lying, I’ll return all the money to you.”

As soon as she said that, a palm, cold as the grave, clasped the back of her neck, chilling her to the bones. She instinctively thrashed against him, trying to escape, but the man only tightened his other hand around her waist even more.

Hence, she stopped struggling, not daring to move a muscle.

was the only way to get the money for her boyfriend,

man cupped Skylar’s face with his palm as he remarked in a low and hoarse voice, “I’m not interested in getting my hands

the room opened from the

door. At that moment, several men in black suits bombarded that dim room as they strode in a neat

in shock, and she turned back to look at the man hidden in the shadows. Under the dingy lights, she could vaguely discern his chiseled features and the smile playing

now? Excuse me, sir, but you should be honest when doing business! Forget it.

frosty expression on his face. Then

shreds. The freezing temperature here made her feel as though she was thrown into an ice-cold

mind wide awake.What are t-they going to do to me? I-is this the end? Am I going to die j-just like this?Terror coursed through her veins as thoughts ran wild

kidney? Or my liver? Just so you know—both aren’t in good condition! The results from my physical examination even stated that

the two women in white coats did not

lamented silently.Just what did I get myself into?I just wanted to make some money, but why is it so hard?

open as someone walked in. One of the women wearing a white coat

she’s all

“Mr. Ford…”

Skylar struggled to sit up, but she had only lifted herself halfway when one doctor pushed her

shuddered as coldness seeped through her skin once again. Under the intense glare of the surgical lamp, she could finally see the man’s face clearly. His face was cold and aloof, completely void of emotions, just like an ice sculpture, but his eyes shone

gaze made her quake with fear, but to her surprise, his voice

ready, Ms.

strung as tight as a bow right

the image of her beloved fiancé lying on the

could she numb herself