The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 120

Chapter 121

Byron held her slender waist with one hand and said in a lazy tone, "If you behave, I might just let you off

He thought, 'For example, stop saying one thing but meaning another all the time and act like you don't care about me. What would saying something nice really do for her?" Maeve clenched her fists tightly and said sarcastically, "Oh, right, I forgot that you're the high and mighty CEO of Medaniel Group. If 1 offend you. I'll definitely be in hot water. Byron frowned. "What did you say?"

"Nothing. Mr. Mcdaniel, if you feel that my drawing has offended you, feel free to sue me or call the police to arrest me right now. I don't care."

With that said. Maeve struggled forcefully to free herself from his arm.

Unexpectedly, Byron suddenly let go. Not managing to control her movement in time, she plopped down onto the bed with

a thud

thad

Even though the bed was soft, Maeve was still stunned by the fall, her gaze blank.

"You..

"You have calmed down, huh?" Byron crossed his arms. His blue eyes were sharp and seemed to be able to see through people's thoughts. Staring at her intently, he said, "Maeve, what exactly are you afraid of?"

Maeve's shoulders trembled slightly as she thought, Afraid? So I've been afraid all along? I'm afraid that I'd be too involved with someone of Byron's status, worrying that he would suffer no loss if we parted ways but I might end up badly hurt. I'm also afraid of something like what happened with Jeff before. What I fear even more is... that he just wants to have fun with me and doesn't really love me. Maeve felt an indescribable sense of

"I'm still a little dizzy. I want to sle emotional weariness welling up inside her. Not wanting to think any further, she turned and burrowed into the blanket.

now."

A muffled I voice came from under the blanket.

Byron was so angry that he almost laughed, thinking, "This woman scolded me without letting me explain myself, and she wants to avoid the subject now?" He went forward and pulled the blanket away. His voice was deep and cold as he said, "Get up. We haven't cleared things up, yet you want to sleep?"

In just a few breaths, she

resist, but be grabbed her wrists and pressed them firmly above her head. was like a fish that was at the mercy of others. She was pressed down by Byron and could not move. "Byron Maeve was angry and anxious. She glared at him angrily. I have

calling me Mr. Mcdaniel anymore?" Also riled up by her, Byron pinched her chin and leaned forward. His tone became serious "While I'm still in a good mood, you'd better clear things up. What do you mean you

"No, I have

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Chapter 121

from you. You're afraid that I'll

"Marve, is t

me?" Byron's tone was icy. "Or have Theen too indulgent with you, leading you

with a sense of self-disdain, "You're the one with delusional disorder. Yes. So what if that's how I see you? You're powerful and influential. You even want to sue me for sketching a

The

force myself to stay rational, not let my feelings cloud my judgment, and not fall into that kind

ked

what's

and said stakething in a joke

shrank slightly, and her

low

"D-don't do

"What

can he even say something like that? Does he have any shame? D-a t do anything rash." She swallowed her saliva, her clear eyes filled

know you can't protect yourself, yet you still dare to provoke me. Can your small build handle

closed her eyes in shame and

Then,

pain

and met Byron's blue eyes. "If you mention divorce again, do you believe I'll

do?"

sneered and slowly said, "T'll cause you

Marve was left speechless

to her face, making her feel like her mind was on the verge of breaking from stress, and her entire body was flushing

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