3
That day, I took the flight after Liam’s and landed in Yuzhou.
William Hughes, the company’s VP, had been handling this project.
My unfamiliar face was perfect for making a splash.
The evening banquet hall was filled with the clinking of glasses.
I examined my pale gold mermaid gown in the lobby’s glass reflection, satisfied.
I had bought this using Liam’s card while I had amnesia.
Including jewelry, I had spent nearly 10 million in total.
Even this flight ticket was charged to his card.
Liam must know I’m here.
I stood at the entrance, scanning the crowd, but didn’t see Liam.
Just as I was about to leave, I suddenly bumped into a solid body behind me.
Liam’s familiar cold, elegant woody scent instantly enveloped me.
His icy voice dripped with sarcasm in my ear.
“Done pretending, Miss Rose?”
I froze for a second, then spun around and threw myself into his arms. “Honey, missed you so much!”
The movement was too big, exposing a large expanse of my back.
It attracted quite a few stares.
“Who’s that?”
“Looks like Mrs. Winters.”
Liam stiffened, then covered me with his jacket and led me by the waist into a prep room.
The cold table edge dug into my backside, making the dishes clatter.
Liam’s eyes were dark. “Aria, what are you trying to do?”
He only called me by my full name when I had amnesia.
Looks like I fooled him again.
I played with his tie, my eyes wandering. “Nothing, I just missed you…”
“Tell me the truth.”
The smile fell from my face as I instantly teared up. “They said… you have a mistress in Yuzhou… I came to see…”
2:54 PM
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There wasn’t a hint of warmth in Liam’s eyes. “That’s not true.”
“You’re lying!” I kicked him petulantly. “I just saw you talking to a woman. You don’t love me anymore…
Liam frowned. “That was a business partner.”
Of course I knew it was a business partner.
The VP of Yuzhou Minghua Group.
I turned my head away. “I don’t believe you! Unless you take me with you tonight.””
Liam was at a loss dealing with me. “Fine.”
That night, I hung on Liam’s arm like a happy butterfly.
I chatted animatedly with the Minghua Group representatives.
Liam’s business discussions were interrupted by me several times.
In the end, he sat in a corner, his dark eyes silently watching me.
I couldn’t tell what he was thinking.
As soon as the banquet ended, Liam took me back to our room.
The door slammed shut.
Darkness fell.
Liam’s rough fingertips pressed against my neck, gently caressing: “Aria, I never realized you were such a social butterfly.”
His voice was steady, made even more seductive by the darkness.
i had a few drinks tonight and was feeling a bit tipsy.
I clung to him and whined: “I just didn’t want you talking to other women…
! secretly shook off the goosebumps.
Damn, how embarrassing… Was I really like this when I lost my memory?
Liam chuckied for no reason. “No commitment, yet so possessive!”
He set me down on the bed as his phone suddenly rang.
The flashing light was a bit blinding in the dark night.
He answered the call.
His assistant’s words floated out of the speaker.
Mr. Winters, Miss Rose’s people snatched the Yuzhou contract.”
“Who did you say?”
“Her subordinate, William Hughes.”
The room fell dead silent.
The clock in the corner ticked in time with my heartbeat, striking my nerves.
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2:54 PM
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I nonchalantly hooked my foot around him while holding my breath, waiting for Liam’s reaction.
The rustling of his suit pants was audible.
He hung up the phone, a cold smile playing on his thin lips:
“Aria, you knew I was signing the contract today, didn’t you?”
I nestled in his arms, breathing in his deep, mellow scent, staying silent.
He gripped my chin, lifting it to examine me for a moment before suddenly smiling: “Memory back?”
My heart skipped a beat. If I admitted it now, I’d be dead meat tonight.
I gave him a blank look and mumbled:
“Honey, it’s hot…”
He saw my face flushed from alcohol.
Those deep eyes fixed on my face, unmoving.
Liam hid the calculation in his eyes, his tone gentle. “Aria, you think I’m that easy to fool?”
“I like you… how could I be fooling-”
Liam’s smile faded as he leaned down to bite my lip.
The kiss held a trace of unresolvable anger.
He bit until the taste of blood spread between our lips.
Only when ! frowned in pain did Liam release me, coldly laughing as he stroked my messy hair:
“Go on, what other nonsense haven’t you said yet? Hubby’s listening.”
! caught my breath, my gaze sincere: “I love you–ah!”
Accompanied by a sharp ripping sound, my dress was torn in half at the waist.
Liam’s eyes were completely tinged with cruelty. “You really won’t learn until you see the coffin.”
He forcefully pinned me in the corner, his fingers intertwining with mine.
Chuckling softly:
“I hope you can say that again the day you regain your memory.”
“Otherwise, I don’t mind killing you with my own hands.”
