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.

driver suddenly thought of a brilliant solution. He turned to enquire Christopher’s

brows. “Stop the car. I’ll go down and ask

to a halt, and Christopher immediately got out of

after he listened to

make her see the fact that no matter what she does, there’s no way for her to escape

nodded. “Okay, Hal. I

the car, and after glancing at Winnie, he said

Mr. Horton is a considerate person, after all. I told you my body was aching and requested you to give me a massage, yet you refused me. Since you’re unwilling to fulfill my wish, let’s find a place with a professional masseur to

the driver, “Let’s go to the usual

driver responded and immediately stepped on

but gently tapped the ring on her

her every move. Now that she had confirmed Riley’s location, they had to devise

a signal

address—Lightspring Street. I believe Xavier

received the

on Lightspring Street and led some

arrived at the spa

driver, another two men also tagged

of them entered

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

Ms. Vivian, there are a few

glanced at the driver and sneered. “I’m already escorted by four of you even when I’m out. Do

“That’s not what I meant,

furrowed his brows. “Aren’t you

at Christopher. “I am paranoid. Do you have

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

chirped, “All right, Miss. My colleague will show you to

strode

she turned a corner, she saw a familiar face nearby. If I’m not mistaken, that should be Xavier dressed in a masseur’s

there, but she suppressed her urge to

entered

the room while the other two men stood

seemed that they weren’t going to let

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

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

ordered, “Bring a tub of water

done his homework before coming

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

if he was

on the same team. Therefore, their immediate task was to get rid

out and buy some drinks would not be

that thought, Winnie made a decision and pushed

his body and caressed him, slowly moving her

have me, you jerk, yet you repeatedly rejected my offer. How ungracious of you. Are you going to refuse me again

driver was dumbfounded when he saw that. I can’t believe she’s so bold and desperate! Is she going to do

and Christopher while he filled the tub

to turn his head to figure out what

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

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

and Christopher continued with their act as they had yet to chase the driver

such a lustful slut, Ms. Vivian. Are you

he got up and pinned