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.

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

wouldn’t make things easy 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

to travel to meet Mr. Jordan, why don’t I take the initiative to sign the contract on

face faltered and his gaze grew sharper as

managed to maintain her

leverage to compel Henry to sign the contract was her

but Henry soon broke

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

reached for the contract and pen on the table and signed it after

She had not

such circumstances, Caroline dared not let

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

she feigned ignorance. “Monsieur Devereaux, I’m afraid

going to

do it? After all, only the two of them had been involved in preparing the

as she stared at the wine glass on the coffee table. If her suspicions

with all her might to push Henry away from her. She could see the impatience in his green eyes

on hers and knew that she had to act quickly. Caroline lowered her head and bit down hard on the back of his hand, causing him

blow was so powerful that Caroline’s vision began to fade,

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