Chapter 59 The Trouble Caused By Lydia (2/2)
”You are inexperienced in bed,” he said coldly.
”You! Give that land to my family, or I won't agree to divorce,” Jean replied furiously.
”Fine. It is exactly what I am thinking about,” he sneered.
water rushing from the bathroom.
He threw open the door of the bathroom. Rachel had just finished pulling her pants up, so the movement had frightened her. She hadn't locked the door since she was at home.
When Hiram saw her inside, his heartbeat slowed back to normal.
”What's wrong? Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid that I'll run away?” Rachel asked, noticing his forehead, which was covered in a thin layer of sweat already.
”I thought you might have gone back with your mother, ” Hiram answered directly without denying it. And then he pulled her out of the bathroom.
”How can I dare to go back without your permission?” she asked. ”Have you forgotten? I've accepted 100 million dollars as the bride price. Even if it's not for your sake, I have to stay for the money's sake. Right?”
Hiram couldn't help but laugh at her words. What a nice term, 'bride price'. But the term he had used initially before Rachel changed it was 'bed warming charge'.
It didn't matter what reason she gave, it only mattered that she wouldn't leave.
As for the money, it could be considered as his sincerity.
”Well, can you let go of my hand now? We can sit down and have a good talk, ” Rachel said, pointing to the empty couch.
She thought she should give him the benefit of the doubt.
When she was accused of having an affair with Manager Zhang in her company, Hiram had stood with her till the end. He had trusted her so much.
It was only right that she trusted him too.
Hearing what Rachel said, instead of letting her hand go, Hiram gripped it even tighter.
In a split-second, before Rachel could even react, Hiram roughly pulled her to his chest.