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Deacon stared at her as though he was staring at a delicious prey.
“Mr Armstead, what are you doing?”
“You smell very good. The last I asked. you didn’t tell me the brand of perfume you wear.”
“I already said that I do not make use of perfumes. You keep pestering me with this question. So I do suspect that you’re flirting with me. Could it be that you’re trying to hit on me?”
Deacon found her eyes more charming. She was very smart. She closed his handsome eyes and kissed her forehead gently. “Does it hurt? I’m sorry.”
“We’re already even, so no need for the apology. Mr. Armstead, I should be leaving.”
Oriana placed her hands on his chest, trying to push him away.
But Deacon didn’t move. He reached out and cupped her face.
His hands slid down her cheeks and into her black hair. His lips moved around her forehead.
Oriana’s body trembled as she didn’t dare move a muscle.
What was he trying to do?
Their breathes entangled.
As he got closer, Oriana’s silver needle quickly and neatly pierced his arm.
Deacon shut his eyes and collapsed beside her.
Oriana gazed at the dazzling crystal chandelier above her head and closed her eyes forcefully. He wanted to kiss her…
Oriana’s eyes fluttered open.
She needed to keep herself in check. their relationship was nothing more than a contract. And she was there for a reason, and needed not get fascinated by him.
Oriana wanted getting up, but a strong arm reached up and wrapped her arms around her shoulder.
Oriana gazed at him, but he still wasn’t awake.
Oriana wanted breaking free from his grip, but his fingers were strong, and she was afraid that she might awaken him. Hence, she laid back quietly.
The sofa in the study room was not big, so it was a little crowded for the two of them.
After a while. Oriana’s phone which was in her pocket rang. She hastily reached for it.
Initially, she didn’t want to take the call. but after checking the caller ID she found out that it was her dad, she went ahead and answered it.
“Hello, Dad.”
“Oriana, what happened today? President Ronald had promised to inject capital into our medical center. But I heard you offended him. You have to apologize to him, else you’ll have me to contend with.” Patrick reprimanded.
“Dad, didn’t Monica inform you about what happened today? If you knew that his capital injection was by raping your daughter, would you still be interested in it?” Oriana questioned.
When Monica heard what Oriana said, she quickly chipped in. “Patrick, it’s true that I sent
Oriana to Mr. Ronald today. But Hendrix’s medical has a short supply chain and urgently needs a capital injection. Oriana is part of the Hendrix’s family, thus I thought she would do us all the honour by pleasing Mr. Ronald.”
Oriana found Monica’s words disgusting, she sneered, “Ma, you have two daughters right? Apart from Gabriella, you also have your eldest daughter Pamela. They’re all daughters of the Hendrix’s family, right? Why don’t you let them do the favour.”
When it came to Pamela, Monica became proud and complacent.
The Hendrix’s family were a family of scholars and medical practitioners. Pamela had a passion for medicine since she was a child. And was most valued and cherished by
Patrick.
Pamela was also very beautiful. She was magnificently alluring. She was known as the number one socialite in Los Angeles. She was a combination of beauty and brain.
This was also the biggest reason why Monica held a prominent position in the Hendrix’s family.
When they were younger, Oriana and Pamela were best of friends. And Oriana was extremely intelligent, she surpassed Pamela in all ways. However, after ten years of being away. Oriana lost all her momentum, and had nothing to use in competing with her.
“Patrick, did you hear what Oriana just said? How could she humiliate our Pamela like this?”
Patrick was undoubtedly unhappy. He said solemnly, “Oriana, at Kiss Land bar tomorrow by 7:30 pm, make sure you’re there to see Mr. Ronald.”
Oriana was sent to the orphanage when she was nine. She had no more expectations for her so called father, Patrick.
He was still the Patrick that she knew. He was obsessed with medicine and loved money and fame the most.
Currently, Pamela was the daughter that he was most proud of. And Oriana was just a tool to him.
“Okay, dad.”
“Oriana your marriage is a thing of joy to us. Your sick husband will soon pass away. And we’ll find a better one for you gain.” Patrick’s tone was softer than before.
“Okay dad. Thank you.” Oriana hung up the call and turned off her phone. She shut her eyes and held tightly to Deacon.
She felt really sad. She was an orphan. She wished she was like a normal child, who was loved by her parents and had a simple and peaceful life.
She curled up in his arms. His embrace was firm and warm, and could shield any woman from the wind and storm.
Her head rested on his chest. The Rhythm from his chest made her feel very secure.
Oriana thought she wouldn’t be able to sleep, but in Deacon’s arms, she slept until it was dawn.
Deacon opened his eyes slowly. His eyes were filled with questions. For years he had not slept naturally till dawn.
Deacon blinked his eyes and tried to get Oriana in his arms. He knew that she had slept in his arms all night, for there was still scents of her fragrance and tenderness in his arms.
But Oriana was already gone.
Deacon suddenly felt drowsiness’s cleared away, and he lifted the quilt and got up.
The study door was pushed open, and Henry the butler stepped in with a beaming expression, “Young master, are you awake? I didn’t want to disturb you when young mistress was leaving. I thought to let you sleep for a while. It’s been so many years.
young master, you even woke up naturally. Even Mr. Aiden couldn’t do it, but ma’am
Oriana did it. What kind of powers does she possesses?”
Mr. Henry thought it was unbelievable. He knew his young master’s condition. He was worried when Oriana had entered into the study. But now, he could only thank her.
“Where’s Oriana?” Deacon inquired.
“Young master, Ma’am Oriana said that she went to deal with some things and would come back in the evening.”
“Did she mention where she went?”
“No Sir, she didn’t.”
“It’s fine.”
Deacon returned to his bedroom and went into the bathroom to take a shower. When he took off his white shirt, he sighted the small deep tooth mark on his shoulder in the mirror.
Deacon reminisce on how hard she had bitten at that time.
Deacon didn’t go to the company today. He was working in the study. In the evening, he glanced at his watch. It was seven o’clock and she still hadn’t returned.
He took out his phone from his pocket and went through it. She neither called nor message him.
Deacon felt a little unhappy and wondered where she was at. His phone rang in his hands and disrupted his thoughts.
“Hello?” Deacon said into the phone.
“Second bro, it’s been a while since we chilled out together.” Harry Heavens voice sounded over the other end of the phone. I heard Grandma married you a bride, are you addicted to her already?” Harry leased.
Deacon frowned and said impatiently. “I’ll hang up if you continue talking nonsense.”
“No, no don’t bro. Come let’s chill out okay? Raven will there as well. Kiss Land bar, we’ll be awaiting you.
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