Trapped in Love By Kitty Song

Chapter 2 Humiliation

Soon, the door opened. Henry appeared in the doorway, wearing a loose bathrobe. His piercing green eyes locked onto Casey, with a predatory gaze. Caroline’s heart skipped a beat, but she forced a smile for the sake of the 70,000 dollars commission.

“Monsieur Devereaux, sorry to disturb you,” she said, stepping into the presidential suite.

Henry shrugged and flashed her a smile. “Ms. Shenton, I’ve been waiting for you.”

Caroline’s heart was racing, but she maintained her composure and placed the prepared contract on the coffee table.

She subtly scanned the presidential suite from the corner of her eye, taking note of every detail.

Once Henry took a seat on the sofa, Caroline retracted her gaze and sat down as well, keeping a slight distance from him.

Henry handed her a glass of wine, and Caroline clinked her glass against his. “Thank you for your hospitality, Monsieur Devereaux.”

Henry’s eyes lit up. “Ms. Shenton, you’re very smart, and you’re not shy. I like it!”

Caroline forced a smile, aware of the need to impress Henry for the contract. With a slight tilt of her head, she downed the red wine in her hand.

hint of pity. “Impressive, but you wouldn’t expect one glass to seal the deal now,

“Monsieur Devereaux, I understand that you’ve expressed interest in working with MK for some

the contract on his behalf, as a gesture of our respect for you? I believe it’s a brilliant idea, don’t

proposal, the smile on Henry’s face faltered and his gaze grew

nervousness, Caroline managed to

leverage to compel Henry to sign the contract was

atmosphere momentarily turned somber, but Henry soon broke the

your proposal. MK has shown me respect, so it’s only fitting

that, Henry reached for the contract and pen on the table and signed it after a casual

was taken aback. She had not anticipated

circumstances, Caroline dared not let her

Caroline. “Well, I’ve given you what you came for. Shouldn’t you keep me

ignorance. “Monsieur Devereaux,

forward and grabbed Caroline’s wrist. “Ms. Shenton, I’m only going to receive a three-percent profit margin from MK. Since I’ve

do it? After all, only the two

felt hot. Caroline’s eyes widened as she stared at the wine glass on the coffee table. If her suspicions

Henry away from her. She could see the

closing in on hers and knew that she had to act quickly. Caroline lowered her head and bit down

face with great force. The blow was so powerful that Caroline’s vision began to fade, and a metallic taste filled her

came here seeking me out. Why are you pretending?” Henry sneered as he reached for the vodka on the coffee