Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Harold grunted in response. “If you wish to attain great success, you must be willing to let go of the trivial matters. Don’t worry. I’ll definitely compensate you handsomely for your sufferings as you serve her.”

Winnie deliberately dawdled for some time before returning.

She took two sips of her juice before asking Harold, “So, have you made up your mind, Mr. Horton? Will you accept my suggestion?”

Harold smiled in silence. Then he took the initiative to stand up and refill her glass.

He poured the juice into her glass until the content overflowed and stained her clothes.

It was obvious that he did that on purpose. Yet, he pretended to have done that accidentally and offered an insincere apology.

“Oh, I’m sorry, Ms. Vivian. I accidentally overfilled your glass. I have no doubt this juice tastes good, and everyone is fond of delicious drinks. But one shouldn’t be too greedy. Otherwise, not only will they fail to get a taste of the juice, but the juice may even dirty their outfit.”

He took another clean glass and poured the juice into it until it was a third full.

As he handed Winnie the fresh glass of juice, he said, “Just like this. This amount is just nice. I’m willing to split one third of the profit with you, and that’s the limit.”

“Is one third your limit, Mr. Horton? Can’t you let me earn a little more?” Winnie asked him without showing any inclination to receive the glass.

Harold curled his lips into a smile and forcefully placed the glass in front of her.

“That’s right. One third is the maximum. I cannot make any more compromises. If you’re unsatisfied with my offer, you may walk away now, Ms. Vivian. However, once you leave my sight, I cannot guarantee you’ll be unharmed.”

Winnie sneered. “Looks like I have no choice but to agree.”

Harold chuckled. “It’s fine if you want to put it that way, Ms. Vivian.” He pondered briefly before adding, “Actually, one third should be sufficient for you, so why should we turn this situation into an unpleasant one?”

“Really?” Winnie arched her brows at him. “In that case, I’d like to ask how many factories you have and how expansive your business is, Mr. Horton. You haven’t even informed me of these details, so how do you expect me to gauge if one third of the profit will be enough for me?”

Harold grimaced slightly. “Aren’t you being a little too curious, Ms. Vivian?”

Harold was not the only one who knew how to rearrange his facial expression as Winnie managed to wear an even more discontented countenance than him.

“Mr. Horton, how many times do you want me to emphasize this to you? We are in the process of discussing a mutually beneficial collaboration, and I am not your subordinate. I’ll feel insecure if you don’t divulge these pieces of information to me, and if I don’t have a sense of security, this cooperation cannot proceed.”

With that, she pushed her chair back and got to her feet. “It seems that we’ll never reach a conclusion today. I’m tired, and I want to go back to rest now. You can come and find me for further discussion after you make your decision, Mr. Horton.”

Harold suppressed his anger. The last person who had dared to behave so arrogantly in front of him was already in his afterlife.

Nonetheless, he contained his temper as he said, “Okay. Let’s go back, then.”

Winnie made a low inarticulate sound in agreement without sparing Harold a glance.

However, after taking two steps toward the door, she suddenly turned her head around to look at Christopher in displeasure. “What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and get moving.”

Christopher remained silent. He clenched his fists as his facial expression stiffened and darkened.

Harold immediately shot Christopher a look when he noticed the latter staying still.

Only then did Christopher follow her.

However, Winnie suddenly changed her mind right after they got into the car. “Let’s not go back. Drive me to Lightspring. I want to find a place to relax.”

Of course, the driver would not listen to her order. Just as he was about to retort, she added, “You can seek permission from Mr. Horton. I don’t mind if he wants a few more people to escort me. After all, my safety should be prioritized.”

I must have the worst luck for being assigned to be her chauffeur. If I do as she suggests and infuriate Mr. Horton with my question, I won’t be able to leave here alive.

thought of a brilliant solution. He turned to enquire Christopher’s opinion. “Chris, what do

brows. “Stop the car.

halt, and Christopher immediately got

after he listened to

She must be planning to meet up with the other two because she didn’t get her way here. Allow her to go, but make sure to keep an eye on her. I’ll give her the opportunity to leave, but I’ll make her see the fact that no matter what she does, there’s no way for her to escape my control. Bring a few more men with you and

nodded. “Okay, Hal. I

he said to the driver, “We’ll

look at Christopher before uttering, “Looks like Mr. Horton is a considerate person, after all. I told you my body was aching and requested you to give me a

Christopher said to the driver, “Let’s go to the usual place

and immediately stepped on the

but gently tapped the ring on her left ring

knew Xavier was constantly monitoring her every move. Now that she had confirmed Riley’s location, they had to devise

the ring were a signal to let Xavier know that

Street. I believe Xavier will

had received the

on a spa located on

Winnie and the others arrived

their driver, another two men also tagged

them entered

seemed to be well-acquainted

the initiative and said, “Christopher, Ms. Vivian, there are a few masseur here with extraordinary skills. Why don’t we just

driver and sneered. “I’m already escorted by four of you even when I’m out. Do I need to be assigned with your masseur as well

“That’s not what I meant, Ms.

furrowed his brows. “Aren’t you being too

eyes at Christopher. “I am paranoid. Do you have a problem with

random masseur for me. Whoever is available as long as they are not the ones

chirped, “All right, Miss. My colleague

strode ahead, leaving Christopher and the

turned a corner, she saw a familiar face nearby. If I’m not mistaken, that

thrilled to see him there, but she suppressed her urge to sneak another look at him and simply

entered

her into the room while the other two

they weren’t going to let even a fly enter the

Winnie had faith in Xavier and was confident he would find a way to get

minutes later, Xavier, pretending to be a masseur, stepped

glanced at him indifferently and ordered, “Bring a

his homework before coming

foot tub from underneath the massage table and grabbed a sheet of new single-use plastic cover from the cabinet. Then he covered the wooden

if he was truly a masseur

the same team. Therefore,

him to go out and buy some drinks would not be practical as he would probably return after

decision and pushed Christopher

his body and caressed him, slowly moving her hands

touching him, she said, “I gave you so many chances to have me, you jerk, yet you repeatedly rejected my

when he saw that. I can’t believe she’s so bold and desperate! Is

Christopher while

turn his head to

that instant, Xavier had the overwhelming urge to separate the two, but he knew

took a few deep breaths and dug his short, blunt fingernails into the tub,

Xavier tried his best to calm himself down, Winnie and Christopher continued with their act

Are you that impatient to offer yourself up

he got up and pinned Winnie