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

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

"While I'm still in a good mood, you'd

her head away. "No, I

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identity from you. You're afraid that I'll use my power against you, right?" Maeve said nothing. Her jaw ached as

"Marve, is t

tone was icy. "Or have Theen

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 drawing of you. If I accidentally

The

disappeared. I can only force myself to stay rational, not let my feelings cloud my judgment, and not

a ked at

what's

he leaned close to her ear and said stakething in a joke seriously. No wonder you think you'll

slightly, and her cheeks

low

"D-don't do

thought, "What nonsense

something like that? Does he have any shame? D-a t do anything

yet you still dare

her eyes in shame and anger, withdrawing from facing

Then,

pain in her

opened her eyes i in pain and met Byron's blue eyes. "If you mention divorce

you do?" Maeve asked

sneered and slowly said, "T'll

Marve was left speechless

heat that had just faded surged back to her face, making her feel like her mind was

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