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.

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

knitted his brows. “Stop the car.

halt, and Christopher immediately got out of the vehicle to

face turned somber after he listened to

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 let her experience the

nodded. “Okay, Hal. I

few moments later, he returned to the car, and after glancing at Winnie, he said to the driver, “We’ll

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

driver, “Let’s go

responded and immediately stepped

say anything after that but gently tapped the ring on her left

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

signal to let Xavier know that

the address—Lightspring Street. I believe Xavier will be

Xavier had received

on

the others arrived at the spa on

Winnie, Christopher, and their driver, another two

them entered

to be well-acquainted with Christopher and the others,

Ms. Vivian, there are a few masseur here with extraordinary skills. Why don’t we just

four of you even when I’m out. Do I need to be assigned with your masseur as

not

you being too paranoid, Ms.

“I am paranoid. Do you have

quiet room and pick a random masseur for me. Whoever

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

a pompous look and strode ahead, leaving Christopher and the others

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

but she suppressed her urge to sneak another look at him and simply disregarded

Winnie entered

and the driver followed her into the room while the other two men stood

going to let even a fly enter the room

confident he would find a way to get into

minutes later, Xavier, pretending to be a

a tub of water here

his homework before

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

great skills as if he was truly a masseur

driver, everyone else inside the room was on the same team. Therefore, their immediate task was to get rid of the driver and for a

drinks would not be practical as he would probably return after a maximum of

a decision and pushed Christopher down on the massage

slowly moving her hands down

jerk, yet you repeatedly

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

facing Winnie and Christopher while he filled the tub

his head to figure

separate the two, but he

his short, blunt fingernails into the

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

slut, Ms. Vivian. Are you

up and pinned