Chapter 127
Maeve's arm ached slightly, and she furrowed her brow, retorting. "What does it matter to you who I live next to? Your precious Karen is still waiting for you. I don't need your concern here."
"Maeve, stop trying to provoke me," Byron uttered with a chilling tone, his eyes glinting ominously. "Reject him, do you hear me?"
"Why should I listen to you? What right do you have to control me?"
His grip on Maeve's arm was unyielding. No matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't break free. Annoyed, she snapped,
"Let go
Byron grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to face him. He took a glance at Alex, who looked puzzled inside the car, but his words were directed at Maeve. "You'd better do as I say, or I'll kiss you right in front of him. Do you believe I won't?" he hissed under his breath. How shameless. Maeve exclaimed internally. Her face flushed with anger, and she felt a strong urge to bite him. Then, her rage turned into a laugh. Fine, if you're not afraid of him thinking we're involved in an incestuous relationship, then go ahead.
Byron was momentarily at a loss for words, his expression freezing and growing even colder. "You think I won't?"
At that moment, Alex, sensing something was amiss, stepped out of the car and asked with a frown, "Is everything okay?"
Maeve quickly seized the chance before Byron could speak. "Alex, my uncle is afraid that my aunt will find out about his womanizing ways, so he's pressuring me to keep it a secret"
Byron's face darkened instantly at the mention of "womanizing
have I ever sought
now? I promise I'll keep your secret, and your wife won't find out
clenched his jaw
was happening. "Mr. Reese, it's wrong to pursue other women when you're married. Threatening Maeve won't solve anything. You should stop
and repressive, Alex thought
Byron said coldly, gripping her wrist tightly and pulling her closer. He leaned in and whispered in her ear, "Do
her resistance instantly.
If you're not around when I return, you'll face the consequences." Byron loosened hist grip on Maeve, shot a frosty glance at Alex, and then turned
trembling. If she had known that this would happen, she would have had Byron sign the contract at the resort. Now, he was using it as leverage against her. Why can he be intimate with Karen, while I'm not allowed to accept Alex's help? He's got a serious
you?" Alex asked with concern. "Did he threaten you to keep it from
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snapped back to her senses, straining a smile as she replied,
you a ride and take you to a
time. Otherwise, I'd feel too embarrassed to go with
won't fight you for
vintage apartment. Perhaps it was because she had been away for
this place. She wondered if Byron would be willing to sell it to her after the divorce. Suddenly recalling something. Maeve quickly walked to the terrace. To her surprise, the vegetables she had thought Byron would throw away
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