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.

Henry’s face expressed a hint of pity. “Impressive, but you wouldn’t expect one glass

for her. Putting down her wine glass, she responded, “Monsieur Devereaux, I understand that you’ve expressed interest in working with MK for some time now. Surely you are familiar with MK’s prowess in

initiative to sign the contract on his behalf, as a gesture of our respect for you? I believe it’s

faltered and

nervousness, Caroline managed to

Evan as leverage to compel Henry to sign

atmosphere momentarily turned somber, but Henry soon broke the silence with a

shown me respect, so it’s only fitting

for the contract and pen on

was taken aback. She had not anticipated Henry’s

such circumstances, Caroline dared not let her

Caroline. “Well, I’ve given you what you came

Devereaux, I’m afraid my alcohol

wanted you to drink with me?” Henry leaned forward and grabbed Caroline’s wrist. “Ms. Shenton, I’m only going to receive a three-percent profit margin from MK. Since I’ve made a

altered? Did Evan do it? After all, only the two

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

the impatience in his green eyes

she had to act quickly. Caroline lowered her head and

by Caroline’s action, Henry struck her across the face with great force. The blow was so powerful that Caroline’s vision began to fade,

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