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.

only way to get the

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

door to the room opened

like an army of soldiers, came through the door. At that

man hidden in the shadows. Under the dingy lights, she could vaguely discern his chiseled features and the smile playing on his lips,

argued in a shaky voice, “We agreed on one. What’s going on now? Excuse me, sir, but you should be honest when doing business! Forget it. The deal is

slightly irritated, the man waved his hand with a frosty expression on his

table with her dignity in shreds. The freezing temperature here

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

so you know—both aren’t in good condition! The

in

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

of thoughts was interrupted when the automated doors of the operating room slid open as someone walked

she’s

“Mr. Ford…”

but she had only lifted herself halfway when one doctor pushed

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,

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

ready, Ms.

as a bow right then,

in resignation, immediately dredging up the image of her beloved fiancé lying on the

numb herself