The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1971

Lucas pulled Melody out of the Parr Group building, and they got into the car.

"Melody, do you turn a deaf ear to everything I say? I just warned you yesterday to be more mindful about your status as my wife, yet you still come so eagerly to Sherman's company today?"

"What are you talking about?” Melody could tell by Lucas’ expression that he was misunderstanding her intention again. "I came here for an interview. I didn't even know Sherman was the president!"

Lucas scoffed and sarcastically responded, "Arent the two of you old school friends? Do you expect me to believe that you didn't know he's the president?"

"I really didnt! Yes, Sherman and I were high school buddies, but we didn't keep in touch much back then. I don't know anything about his family. I just needed a job." As feeble as Melody felt her explanation was, she still had to say it out loud. She did not care whether he believed it or not.

Lucas grabbed her wrist. "Who allowed you to go out and look for a job?"

moment, Lucas' gaze turned icy as if Melody had committed

Melody pulled her arm forcefully, trying to break free from his grip. "Lucas, you're

chance to break free." You're my wife now. You don't need a job, especially not in someone else's company! It would only bring disgrace to my family! People will think

Melody could not help but whimper with tears of

was only then that Lucas let go of her arm. He realized that he might have been too forceful. Glancing down, he was surprised to find not just the red mark he left but also

withdrew her arm and said, "I didn't think that much. I'm just trying to plan for my future! I can't rely on your family forever. We're not really married, and I want to be able to stand on my own after our contract is up! Plus, I still need

gripped was throbbing red, and the scratch marks made it

"No

want to pay it back! I did say it was a loan, so I

done anything dishonest or shameful. All she wanted was to find a job. The accumulated grievances of the past days weighed on her heart. She