Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
“Let me have a look,” said Brian, slightly curious about what it would be like if she did not draw so well.
“Don’t. It’s not a good sketch.” She got up quickly and stuffed the crumpled piece of paper into the bag she had brought with her today. Then, she licked her dry lips. “I…
I’m getting a glass of water.”
With that said, she got up and walked over to the water dispenser.
Brian went to the water dispenser first. He poured a glass of water and gave it to Valda Theller. “I want to drink water too. You can go first.”
Valda Theller raised her hand to take the glass. However, Valda Theller’s fingers subconsciously winced when their fingers touched.
The glass fell to the floor, breaking into pieces. The water spilled all over as well.
“I’m sorry, I missed it.” Valda Theller wanted to crouch down and clean up the mess, but Brian pulled her up when she was halfway down.
“Don’t pick the shards up. They’ll cut your hand. I’ll ask the hotel staff to clean it up later,” said Brian.
However, their touching bodies made Valda Theller feel like her heart was about to burst out of her throat, and her skin felt like it was burning.
“I… I’ll go to my bedroom and rest!” Valda Theller hurriedly said. She quickly pushed Brian away and ran into the nearby bedroom.
Brian frowned slightly. Looking at the bedroom with the closed door, his phoenix eyes seemed to fill with contemplation.
Valda Theller had her back against the door and was panting. It was as if Brian’s touch would make her want to pounce at him.
‘Why is that? Is it because I saw his body?
‘Or… Is it because I love him more now? I love him, so I want to touch him and I crave more of him.’
Valda Theller slowly moved her hand to her heart and tried to breathe deeply.
The violent beating of her heart seemed to tell her how much she loved him!
Valda Theller stayed in her room because she did not know how to face Brian. Sometime later, there was a knock on the door.
She jumped up from the couch like a frightened bird. Her eyes were fixed on the door as she wondered whether she should open It.
“Valda, I had the hotel send us dinner. Come out and have dinner with me.” Brian’s voice rang from outside the door.
Valda Theller hesitated and said, “You… You go ahead. I’ll… I’ll eat later.”
“What’s the matter? Are you feeling not well?” he asked.
“A… A little bit,” she stammered in reply.
“I’m coming in,” said Brian.
‘What?’ Valda Theller was dumbfounded. However, before she could think of a way to tell him not to come in, the door opened and Brian walked in.
Valda Theller watched blankly as the tall figure in the white bathrobe walked up to her.
His hair was dry now. However, instead of his usual combed-back hairstyle, his bangs covered his forehead, making him look much.
younger.
The bathrobe angged on him, giving him a touch of languor and nonchalance. His chest and graceful collarbone… easily sparked people’s Imagination.
Valda Tholler wanted to step back but forgot that the couch.
was behind her. Valda Tholler fell on the couch awkwardly after stepping back.
“Your face is red. Have you caught a cold?” Brian sald, reaching. up to Valda Theller’s forehead.
His cool palm instantly touched her burning forehead. Valda’ Theller stiffened while Brian frowned. “It feels a little hot. I’ll have the hotel room service bring a thermometer to take your temperature.”
“No… No thanks, I don’t have a fever!” She looked away quickly to stop his hand from touching her forehead. “I… I just feel a little hot. Didn’t you say dinner is here? I… I’ll go out for dinner.”
She said, hurrying past him and out of the bedroom into the dining room. Brian looked at Valda Theller’s back as she seemed to be escaping in a hurry. His eyes darkened slightly.
Brian had ordered a scrumptious dinner. There were six dishes and one soup for the two of them.
Besides, this hotel was one of the best hotels near the canyon.
The chefs were good and the OR WONING However, even the most delicious real tasted like way to tak Theller at this m She was so absorbed in eating that she dared not glance at Bran She was afraid he would find out what was one She wondered how Brian would feel if he learned that she had thoughts about forcing herself on him and being more intimate with him.
‘Will he think I’m… lecherous?
‘Gosh, no!
Even with her head down, she could feel his eyes on her.
When she finally finished her meal, she jumped up and said, “I… I’m done. I’m going to rest!” With that said, she was about to run back to her bedroom.
However, she had not taken two steps when Brian had already risen. He blocked her way. “Are you avoiding me?”
“Huh?” She froze. Blushing, she said in a panic, “No… No.”
It sounded like a lie and was not very convincing.
Brian said in confusion, “It seems you’re really avoiding me. Why? Did I do something to upset you?”
“No… No! You haven’t done anything bad!” she quickly said in denial. “Then why are you avoiding me?” he asked as he took one step forward. Those dark phoenix eyes stared at her.
She only felt as if his gaze was enveloping her.
“I… I’m not avoiding you.” She looked down to avoid his eyes and stuck to her original answer.
Brian frowned slightly, raised his hand to grab Valda Theller’s chin, and forced her to look up at him. “If I’ve done something to upset you, you might as well just tell me.”
Valda Theller felt herself burning. Valda Theller knew her face was red as hell without looking in the mirror. Just tell him… How can I just tell him?
‘Am I going to tell him that I’m turned on by his good looks?’
“Valda, I thought we were a couple. You can tell me anything. I can change if it’s my problem,” he said.
Outsiders would probably be shocked to hear that. ‘When would the crown prince ever say something like that to others?’
“There… There’s nothing wrong with you. I’m the problem,”
stammered Valda Theller.
“You have a problem? What problem?” Brian asked.
She bit her lip and said nothing. It was embarrassing However, he seemed hell-bent on pursuing the matter. “You can tell me any problem you have. Maybe I can help.”
Boom!
She felt as if her blood were about to burst. She was already in such a state. His words were like adding fuel to the fire!
“Hmm?” He was still waiting for her answer.
Valda Theller made up her mind, closed her eyes, and said, “I… } want to force myself on you. I wanna kiss you and hug you, so… don’t… Don’t get too close to me. I… I don’t know what I’ll do!”
She did not want to be a nuisance to him, but if he got close to her, she might be tempted to do something he hated.
The air was filled with awkwardness after she yelled that out.
The air became silent, and the hand that was holding her chin earlier let go.
‘Will he think I’m…’ Valda Theller thought to herself but dared not open her eyes to see how he would react when he heard her statement.
“So, you’re avoiding me because you want to be more intimate with me?” Brian’s voice rang after a long while.