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

car. I’ll go down and ask

driver brought the car to a halt, and Christopher immediately

after

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

“Okay, Hal.

Winnie, he said to the driver, “We’ll follow Ms. Vivian’s instruction and send her wherever she wants to

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

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

and immediately stepped on

but gently tapped the ring

Now that she had confirmed Riley’s location, they had

the ring were a signal to let Xavier know that they

I believe Xavier will

had received the message

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

Winnie and the others arrived at the spa on Lightspring Street

Winnie, Christopher, and their driver, another two men also tagged

of them entered the

was very friendly and seemed to be well-acquainted with

there are a few masseur here with extraordinary skills. Why don’t

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 when I want to relax at

driver replied, “That’s not what I meant,

brows. “Aren’t you being too paranoid,

at Christopher. “I am paranoid. Do you

and said to the staff, “Prepare a quiet room and pick a random masseur for me. Whoever is available as long as they are not the ones who usually

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

and strode ahead,

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

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

entered a private

followed her into the room while the other two men stood

it seemed that they weren’t going to let even a fly enter the room

in Xavier and was confident he would find a

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

and ordered, “Bring a

his homework before coming to that

massage table and grabbed a sheet of new

skills as if he was truly a masseur at that

everyone else inside the room was on the same team. Therefore, their immediate task was to get rid

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

decision and pushed Christopher

him, slowly moving her hands down from his

chances to have me, you jerk, yet

bold and desperate! Is she going to do

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

to turn his head to figure out

two, but he knew he

short, blunt fingernails into

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

Vivian. Are you that impatient

Then he got up and