Chapter 18
The car parked in front of the villa, and Manon got out of the car first. She didn't want to face Louis at all right now.
As she walked into the house, she heard footsteps behind her. Manon quickened her pace and ran towards her room, but before she could take a step, she was grabbed by someone from behind.
She lowered lowered her head and closed her eyes. She couldn't escape now...
She turned her head to face Louis, but still couldn't bring herself to look at him directly. She looked like a middle school student admitting her mistake. Louis couldn't help but laugh. He licked his back teeth and asked, "Why didn't you contact me?"
Not contact him?
Manon pursed her lips and didn't say anything. She looked down at her toes and a hint of unperceived grievance flashed in her eyes.
"Speak up, why didn't you contact me when you had something going on? Didn't I tell you to call me anytime?" Louis held her chin and forced her to look at him.
Call him...
Manon eyes trembled. She suddenly remembered the woman's voice on the phone. She couldn't help but break free from his hand and coldly retorted, "Mr. Malcolm, we only have a contractual relationship. This is my private matter."
"A contractual relationship? Private matter?" Louis pursed his lips and his eyes were deep and unfathomable. Manon's face was clearly smiling, but there was a chill emanating from her body.
Had he been meddling too much in her personal affairs these past few days?!
"Yes, it's just a contractual relationship. Mr. Malcolm can openly and honestly go find other women," Manon gritted her teeth and suppressed the sudden sourness in her heart, coldly replying to him.
"Manon ," Louis also got angry, wrapped in anger, he looked at her and said, "You are really something."
After speaking, he turned around and was about to leave. However, when he walked to the wooden white-painted wall, he suddenly swung his fist and smashed it against the wall.
The muffled sound of his hand hitting the wall made Manon turn around in a panic to look, but she only saw his back as he walked away.
She frowned in confusion and also became angry.
She had already said that, so why was he still angry?!
Her gaze slowly moved to the wall,where a few bright red marks stood out against the white wall, looking particularly glaring.
Manon was stunned.
Louis...did he hurt his hand?
...
Louis, who was already sitting in the car, slowly lowered the car window and remembered the little girl's pale face when he rushed into Adrian's house , as well as the slight tremble in his hand when he held her wrist.
Worried that he had scared the little girl, he didn't say a word all the way, but when he returned to the villa, he was still scolded by her. He really had nothing better to do!
The more he thought about it, the more irritable he became, and he looked towards the villa.
He didn't know if he had scared the little girl...
Thinking of her hurtful words, Louis punched the steering wheel in frustration.
A sudden ringtone interrupted his thoughts, and he looked at the caller and answered the phone, "What's up?"
"Is Louis coming or not?" Jersey cheerful voice came from the other end.
"Twenty minutes."Louis hung up the phone and remembered that Manon's car was still parked at Adrian's house . He lightly tapped the screen and dialed his assistant's number, ",go to Adrian's house and bring Manon's car back."
After hanging up the phone, the car drove out of the villa area and arrived at the Bar. Megan sat among the crowd with a jewelry box on the table in front of her, containing the necklace that Manon had given her earlier that day.
"This is the token given by Adrian's family," she boasted, looking pleased with herself. The others around her were envious and asked, "girl does this mean you'll secure the position of Adrian's wife?"
"I think so. My father even went to his family to discuss the engagement date," Megan replied coyly.
"We're so jealous of you, girl . You have the Anderson family behind you and now you're stepping into Adrian's own ," they exclaimed.
While Megan basked in their compliments, her friend Chelsea remained silent and watched the necklace with a deep gaze. She clenched her hand by her side. Was Megan really the luckiest among them? She was just a bastard child. These people were so short-sighted to be impressed by a few words.
Although she thought this, Chelsea didn't show it on her face. She held Megan's arm and sweetly said, "girl , don't forget about us when you marry Adrian."
"Don't worry, how could I forget about you?" Megan smiled and hugged Chelsea, then stood up and said, "I'm going to the restroom."
The others agreed and complimented her a few more times before she left. However, when she walked out of the restroom, she paused and quickly retreated to hide behind the wall, watching a group of people in the distance.
"Louis Malcolm? What is he doing here?" Megan was initially puzzled, but when she saw Louis walking into room 228 with several beautiful women surrounding him, excitement flashed in her eyes. She immediately dialed Manon's phone, eager to see what would happen next.
Meanwhile, Manon sat on the sofa, thinking about Louis reaction earlier. She felt anxious and uneasy, wondering if she should ask him about it. But did she have the right to ask?
Frustrated, Manon ran her fingers through her hair. When she saw Megan's call, her irritation grew even stronger. "What do you want?" she asked.
"Did you not get the seal from Adrian today?" Megan's voice was arrogant and domineering."Megan , if you have something to say, just say it. I don't have time to chat with you," Manon replied, rubbing her temples.
"Your mother's seal is with me!" Megan said. "Adrian showed me the seal, and I liked it, so he gave it to me. If you want it, come find me in room 228 at sky land Bar."
Manon looked at her darkening phone screen, feeling hesitant. "How can I trust you?" she asked.
"Adrian showed me the seal, and I liked it, so she gave it to me. If you want it, come find me in room 228 at sky land bar ." Megan hung up the phone without waiting for a response.
Reason told her not to trust Megan's words, but the seal was a significant item given to her by her mother as an engagement gift. She had to retrieve it... After much consideration, Manon got ready and left the villa.
She had intended to hail a taxi, but as soon as she stepped out, she saw her sports car parked quietly at the door. She was stunned for a moment, unsure of what to feel.
Wasn't Louis angry with her? Why did he have her car sent back?
Manon shook her head, no longer dwelling on it, and walked over to the car with a relaxed demeanor. She got in and stepped on the gas pedal.