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.

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

“Stop the car.

to a halt, and Christopher immediately got out of the vehicle

somber after he listened

her the opportunity to leave, but I’ll make her see the fact that

nodded. “Okay,

to the car, and after glancing at Winnie, he said to the driver,

quick 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 massage,

of replying to her, Christopher said to the driver, “Let’s go

right!” the driver responded and immediately stepped on

after that but gently tapped the ring on

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

on the ring were a signal to let Xavier know that they

has just said the address—Lightspring Street. I believe Xavier

Xavier had received the message

research, he quickly zoned in on a spa located on Lightspring Street and led some men to

hour later, Winnie and the others arrived at the

Winnie, Christopher, and their driver,

them entered the

seemed to be well-acquainted with Christopher and the others, especially with the

“Christopher, Ms. Vivian, there are a few

the driver and sneered. “I’m already escorted by four of you even when I’m out. Do I need to be assigned

“That’s not what

“Aren’t you being too

Christopher. “I am paranoid. Do you have a problem

random masseur for me. Whoever is available as long as

Miss. My colleague will show you to the

pompous look and strode

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

but she suppressed her urge to sneak another look at him

entered a private

her into the room while the

weren’t going to let even a

and was confident he would find a

less than five minutes later, Xavier, pretending to be a masseur, stepped into

indifferently and ordered, “Bring a

evidently done his homework

table and grabbed a sheet of new single-use plastic cover from the cabinet. Then he

with great skills as if he was truly a masseur

the room was on the same team. Therefore, their immediate task

some drinks would not be practical as

and pushed Christopher down on the

his body and caressed him, slowly moving her hands down from his

him, she said, “I gave you so many chances to have me, you jerk, yet you repeatedly rejected my offer. How ungracious

that. I can’t believe she’s so bold and desperate! Is she going to do this

back facing Winnie and Christopher while he filled the tub with water, tensed

need to turn his head to

Xavier had the overwhelming urge to separate the two, but

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

with their act as they had yet to

you

Then he got up and pinned Winnie