In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 1
“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.
the only way to get the money for her boyfriend, Jeremy’s
his palm as he remarked in a low and hoarse voice, “I’m not interested in getting my hands dirty by personally verifying
door to the
the footsteps of what seemed like an army of soldiers, came through the door. At that moment, several men in
Under the dingy lights, she could
on now? Excuse me, sir, but you should be honest when doing business! Forget it. The deal is
on his face. Then Skylar, still struggling, was forcibly taken away
dignity in shreds. The freezing temperature here made her feel as though
to do to me? I-is this the end? Am I going to die j-just like this?Terror coursed through her
all the courage she could gather, she whimpered, “Are you going to take my kidney? Or my liver? Just so you know—both aren’t in good condition! The results from my physical examination
the two women in white coats did
myself into?I just wanted to make some money, but why is it so hard? Why did some people have it easy, while
of the operating room slid open as someone walked in. One of the women wearing a white coat nodded to
Ford, she’s all
“Mr. Ford…”
sit up, but she had only lifted herself halfway
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
gaze made her quake with fear, but to her
you ready, Ms.
a bow right then, and her muscles stiffened with
resignation, immediately dredging up the image of her beloved fiancé lying
could she numb herself to her