Filed To Story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
Meanwhile, William returned to New York because the Yoris family was hosting a charity gala at the end of the month, and he needed to prepare the guest list and the auction items.
As for Byron…
He almost wanted to transfer all his work to Leucrest Town.
Even if there were urgent matters in New York that required his presence, he would return to Leucrest Town the same day.
On this evening, he had just received an urgent call from Carter asking him to New York.
He made time in his schedule to make a video call to Cora.
But when the call was connected, he remained silent for a while, gazing deeply at her through the screen.
Seeing his tired face, Cora finally said,
“What’s wrong with you?”
“There’s too much going on today, and I won’t be able to come see you tonight,”
he replied.
Cora understood that he meant he might not make it to Leucrest Town tonight.
“Never mind. I don’t care,”
Cora said nonchalantly.
Byron seemed to have been flying constantly this week.
Even if he wasn’t tired, she felt exhausted just watching him.
But he retorted,
“You don’t care, really? Then why were you holding my hand so tightly last night?”
His voice turned husky, and his gaze became intense.
Cora could feel her cheeks burning even if there was a screen between them.
Byron was referring to last night when he had woken her up while Sara was asleep, and the two of them had almost gotten carried away in the car.
“I’ll hang up. There are patients waiting for me,”
Cora said decisively and ended the video call.
Little did she know that when she finished work and returned home, she would see a familiar figure waiting downstairs…
Under the dim streetlights, a man leaned against his car, smoking a cigarette.
Though he was still dressed in a suit, his tie was loosely knotted, and he had casually unbuttoned the top buttons of his shirt.
Even in this state, Byron didn’t look untidy, and his profile still had a breathtaking allure.
Several young girls passing by couldn’t help but be attracted to his mature and elegant appearance.
They stood there for a while, discussing among themselves. One of them even gathered the courage to approach him and strike up a conversation.
“Sir, can I add you on WhatsApp?”
Cora hadn’t expected young girls these days to be so forward.
But she was more curious about how Byron would respond.
After all, he had always claimed that he hadn’t been with any other woman during their four years apart.
But who really knew what went on in his heart?
To her surprise, Byron simply gave the girl a cold glance and said,
“You can ask my wife.”
With that, he looked in Cora’s direction accurately.
It was at that moment that Cora realized Byron had already noticed her presence.
The girl also turned to look at Cora, her expression filled with embarrassment. After repeated apologies, she quickly left with her friends.
Byron extinguished his cigarette and walked toward Cora.
“I thought you said you wouldn’t make it tonight. Why did you come?”
Cora took the initiative to speak, perhaps feeling a bit guilty for peeking.
“I was uneasy if I couldn’t see you,”
Byron replied.
“You can see me in the video call. It makes no difference,”
Cora said.
Byron looked unfazed.
“Are you complaining that I didn’t go upstairs?”
Cora was slightly annoyed.
She knew he was teasing her!
Not wanting to provoke her further, Byron asked,
“You saw them all, yet you allowed others to harass me, huh?”
“How would I know if it would spoil your plans?”
Cora responded.
“So, were you testing me?”
Byron’s sharp eyes narrowed as he gazed down at her.
His aura was already formidable enough with normal expression.
Not to mention now, his gaze was fixed on Cora.
Caught off guard by his imposing presence, Cora was momentarily speechless.
She tried to avoid his gaze, thinking that he would relent soon after.
Little did she expect Byron to suddenly grab her hand and pull her into the car.
“What are you doing?”
Cora exclaimed.
“I just want to do something to prove that I haven’t cheated during our time apart,”
Byron said, using his height advantage to easily overpower her and push her into the backseat.
“On the busy road? Are you crazy?”
Cora could feel his temperature rising and sensed what he intended to do.
“It’s fine. The car window is tinted, and no one can see inside,”
he whispered in her ear as he began to make his move.
Although Cora was hesitant, Byron cajoled her into eventually indulging in desires with him until the sky began to lighten.
When Cora finally dragged her tired body out of the car, Byron held her slender waist, saying,
“Why don’t you just go with me? If you go back now, you might wake up Martin and Mrs. Sara Yoris.”But Cora brushed his hand away.
“I want to sleep. Leave me alone.”
Seeing the unfulfilled look on his face, she knew what he wanted if she were to go with him.
After the intense intimacy just now, he still seemed enthusiastic.
If she were to go there, she might not survive the night.
Hastily carrying her bag, Cora walked upstairs while Byron followed her and kept grumbling,
“Heartless! You can’t be so indifferent after just sleeping with me!”
Cora turned back to glare at him, who quickly smiled,
“Okay, I was joking. Go rest and call me when you wake up.”
Apparently, his easy surrender made Cora feel slightly better.
She gave a light snort and proceeded upstairs.
Cora had overslept and woke up close to noon.
Sara was cutting up food for Martin when she saw Cora coming out of the room.
“You should rest more if you’re tired. I can take care of things here.”
Cora felt a little embarrassed. Sara thought she was tired from seeing patients.
But in fact, she had been stuck with an unreasonable man.
“Oh, by the way, Byron called just now, asking what you were up to. Did you two have another argument?”
Her question made Cora blush even more.
They weren’t arguing. They were practically fighting in the car!
And Byron wasn’t following the rules of engagement!
So fearing that Cora might get angry and refuse to answer his call, Byron called Sara instead.
“No, we didn’t argue. I probably turned off my phone, so he couldn’t reach me.”
Fortunately, Sara didn’t pursue the matter any further.
“Ah! What does Sir Lloyd like? William said he is coming tomorrow and wants to bring the birthday gift, but we’re not sure what will be suitable.”
“No need. I’ve already prepared a gift.”
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