Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“I can tell you tomorrow morning or not tell you at all.” Halston put his hands in his pockets and said indifferently, “Don’t forget-l’m not obligated to help resolve your brother’s relationship with Joanne.’
“You…” For a moment, Flossie was speechless. ‘He’s so unpredictable… He can go back on his word in a second!’ Unfortunately, Flossie had no choice but to accept it.
“Fine, I can wait until tomorrow. I’m tired anyway, so at least I can get some rest.” Flossie returned to the hotel and fell asleep as soon as she got into bed. A lot of things had happened lately, and her mind was exhausted after worrying about everything.
Meanwhile, things weren’t as simple on Halston and Seraphina’s side.
Although they were in the same suite, one of them was sitting in the living room reading the newspaper while the other was wearing sexy red pyjamas and lying in bed.
Seraphina sprayed some perfume on her body, and a sly smile curved her lips. She was going to get what she wanted.
The perfume she was using was called Enchanted, and she had bought it at a high price using a special channel. It was said that a woman who used the perfume would become attractive to any man in the vicinity, and they would find it hard to control their urges around the woman. Additionally, if both the man and the woman used it, they would be a perfect fit.
Although this kind of trick was rather unscrupulous, Seraphina didn’t have any other options.
She was about to marry Halston soon, and though Halston showed her that he loved her, the furthest they had gone physically were only hugs and forehead kisses. Even if she threw herself at him, he would use all kinds of methods to refuse her.
At first, she thought he was not interested in her appearance, so she dressed up differently every day. After that, she wondered if he had some underlying health issue, so she secretly helped him get a check-up in that specific department. However, the results showed that he was very normal in that aspect-in fact, he was even more exceptional than ordinary men. Hence, the doctor asked her to have more patience and deepen their relationship. According to him, if their relationship was good, everything would happen accordingly.
However, Seraphina saw no changes even after patiently trying to deepen their relationship. Hence, she could only use extreme means. She stroked the hem of her sleeping gown and smiled. “Halston, I’ll have you tonight!’
However, Halston was still reading the newspaper half an hour later.
Seraphina got tired of waiting, so she walked to the living room and said tenderly, “Halston, it’s getting late. Aren’t you coming to bed?”
“You can go to bed first. I’m not sleepy yet.’ He did not even look up as he spoke.
“That’s good, we can talk in bed then.” She walked over to him and sat beside him. She slid her arms around his neck and said coyly, “It’s been a long time since we last met. Didn’t you miss me?”
Halston put the newspaper down and frowned slightly, then said, “Yes, I did.”
“Why don’t you want to be with me then? You didn’t even speak to me much after I came to you, but you said a lot to Miss Ellsworth… Others may think she’s your fiancee instead!”
“I miss you and I put you in my heart. As for Flossie… I just feel that she’s very amusing. I just see her as something to relieve my boredom,” Halston explained calmly, trying to convince himself as well.
He couldn’t understand his feelings for Flossie. She seemed to be his enemy, and he had no recollection of her, but for some reason, he wanted to be near her. He found everything about her fascinating, as if his body was subconsciously choosing her.
It was so much more intense than what he felt for Seraphina.
He knew that he loved Seraphina and was grateful for her support; he could pamper Seraphina and even die for her but … he did not enjoy being with her.
“Really? Is it only because you find her amusing? You don’t feel anything for her?” Seraphina did not believe him. She wasn’t blind-she could see how he fawned over Flossie.
“Do you want me to feel something for her?” Halston stared at Seraphina and asked coldly.
“Of course not! I want to be the only woman you care about.”
“You are the only woman I care about.”
“I know, but I can’t help worrying because of the recent news N
“What news?”
“Take a look.” Seraphina took her phone out and clicked on the photo a paparazzo had sent her, then showed it to him.
It was a photo of Halston hugging Flossie while getting a hotel room.
“I…” Halston heaved a long sigh. He suddenly felt like a cad, and said solemnly, “Will you believe me if I tell you nothing happened between us?”
“Yes, I will. I’ll believe anything you say.” Hugging him, she buried her head in his chest and sobbed. “People usually can’t focus on one thing. It’s fine if they wander a little, as long as they don’t leave their path.”
Her humbleness made him feel sorry for her, but he felt helpless too when it came to Flossie.
“I don’t know why I’m like this either. I know that Flossie isn’t just anybody, and there is animosity between us. We’re enemies, but I can’t help wanting to get close to her as if… we were once madly in love. Maybe I’m sick. I should get a neurologist to check my…”
“No!” When Seraphina heard that he wanted to check his brain, she became nervous. Grabbing his hand, she lied to him and said, “Your body is slowly recovering, so you shouldn’t always go to the hospital. If not, I’m afraid they’ll think that you’re unhealthy.”
She was actually afraid he would find out that she had replaced his memories with Flossie with new ones.
Halston wanted to approach Flossie not because he was a scumbag, but because it was a natural urge that was practically engraved into his bones.
Thus, Seraphina felt that she could no longer delay…
“Halston, do you love me? I want to be your lover!” Emboldened by the perfume, she kissed him deeply. “I don’t care if you care about others-it’s fine as long as we’re together. Maybe you’re only confused because you’ve never had me… After you have, things might get easier.”
“After I have you?” Halston looked at her as she tried her best to kiss and touch him. He then sat there, deep in thought. He felt that she could be right…
Halston tried to respond to Seraphina, but something inside him made him stop. “Forget it. I’m a bit tired today.” He pulled away and took a deep breath. “You’re tired too, so you’d better rest.”
“Halston, you’re pushing me away again. What’s wrong with you? We’ve known each other for years and are about to get married soon… Surely it won’t be this way forever?”
Seraphina’s eyes turned watery in defeat. Any woman would feel bad if a man refused her. Even though some women acted tough, they still were naturally softhearted.
“I’m sorry, I’m the one at fault here. I’m just not ready yet.” Clasping his hands, he bowed his head miserably.
Sometimes he wondered if he had a male-specific illness… Why else would he never feel attracted to Seraphina despite loving her so deeply? In fact, he wasn’t attracted to other women either.
The only exception was Flossie… He lost all control around her like some hormonal teenager, and always longed to be near her.
No, it has to be a coincidence.’ He shook his head and stopped his wild thoughts. People had feelings and desires, but most of them depended on the time, place, and environment.
Maybe it had been the environment that caused his attraction. Maybe it was because his body was recovering, or because the weather was hotter that he became more impulsive… In short, it was nothing but a coincidence. “Halston, you don’t have to say sorry. It’s not your problem. Since you’re not ready, maybe we should try something to get you in the mood…” Seraphina continued eagerly. The defeat had made her braver instead.
Halston looked up at her in confusion. “How?”
“I bought a special perfume. Women will get light-headed when they smell this and men will get more energetic. If both the man and woman smell this, nature will take its course, so… why don’t we give it a try?” Before he could answer, Seraphina took the bottle of perfume out and sprayed it several times in front of him. Halston frowned and stopped her, saying coldly, “You shouldn’t do such dishonest things. Itcan harm others.”
“It’s not dishonest, I’m just doing this to strengthen our bond. If you don’t feel anything for me, it’s only normal for me to try some other methods so you do. It’s not wrong, right?”
“It’s not, but it’s not necessary either. Just go to bed.” Halston stood up and put some distance between them, then said condescendingly, “I know you’re in a rush, but there’s no need to stoop this low. Good things take time, and only then do they last forever. Am I right?”
“It’s been so long. If we keep taking our time, things will go badly!” Seraphina punched the sofa helplessly, but there was nothing she could do.
The seller claimed that Enchanted was incredibly effective, but now it just seemed fake.
Why else would they be unaffected even though she sprayed so much perfume on them?
They were not at all aroused or lovey-dovey.
“Forget it, I don’t want to force you. I’m going to bed.” Seraphina was exhausted both mentally and physically, so she decided to give up. Feeling disappointed, she returned to the bedroom to lie down.
Halston was still in the living room. The lingering scent of the perfume made him uncomfortable. He glanced at his wristwatch and realised it was nearly midnight-the quietest moment of the day and the time he enjoyed the most. He could not be disturbed by anyone under the protection of the night…
He could let go of his worries and just be himself.