Chapter 644 - Criticism & Raid (1/2)

Chapter 644: Criticism & Raid

The young lady in Rhode’s embrace leaned in closely. Both of them were extremely familiar with this sensation after their long-term intimate interactions. Rhode had expected to have a sweet ending for the night, but…

A finger pushed against his lips and stopped his advances.

“Marlene?”

Rhode gazed dubiously at her. He realized that Marlene appeared a little off at the moment. Her smile was filled with a sense of confidence and something else he couldn’t explain clearly. Although her soft, slender body had leaned into him, she behaved peculiarly.

“Don’t think you can get away with it, Rhode.”

“I don’t intend to.”

Rhode shrugged in surprise. In fact, what he said was the truth. He was confident that he wouldn’t fail, but it served no purpose for him to explain further. However, what astonished him was that Marlene shook her head unexpectedly.

“I wasn’t referring to that, Rhode… It’s regarding Lize. Don’t you have something to say to me?”

“…”

Rhode stood in amazement.

Back then, he had expected the day would arrive when he first pushed Lize down on the bed. However, he also had mixed emotions regarding this matter because, strictly speaking, Marlene was his woman. But he didn’t treat her as his girlfriend, or perhaps, if Rhode were to assess her as the one who he had to love with all his heart, pamper, and marry in the future, then their relationship wasn’t this way at all. The start of their intimate relationship was an accident and things developed naturally thereafter. Marlene had never requested for Rhode to call her loving names while he had never intended to say that he would only love her forever. The development of their relationship had always been mutual. Rhode viewed the situation regarding Lize with an open mind. But he also knew that Marlene wouldn’t simply nod and agree to his words.

Therefore, Rhode had left this matter aside just like his relationship with Canary. Even though Lize and Marlene knew about their relationship, they had never mentioned it. But now, Marlene raised this question to him and he didn’t know how to give an answer.

Fortunately, Rhode was experienced in these situations. His expression stiffened for a short moment. Then, he looked into the young lady’s eyes quietly and revealed a smile.

“It seems that you know about it?”

“Of course. Lize is my best friend, so how can I not know?”

Marlene displayed a smile abruptly and took a step away from his embrace. Before Rhode came to his senses…

Smack!

A sharp, intense pain struck his cheek and forced a painful shriek out of him. Marlene swung her right wrist and showed a satisfied expression. “I’ve finally taken my revenge, Rhode. Ah, but I’ve to put it up front. I didn’t slap you because you did things with Lize behind my back. Instead, this is for my defenseless best friend who was discontent that you pushed and held her down on bed, that’s all.”

“If you put it that way… I don’t really have any reasons to retort.”

Rhode touched his stinging cheek and let out a bitter laugh. He had to admit that Marlene had indeed found a decent entry point which he could only accept hopelessly. Marlene nodded in satisfaction and took a few steps back. She smiled, lifted the hem of her skit and bowed respectfully.

“Alright then, Rhode, I hope you’ll have a good dream.”

Marlene turned around and left, leaving Rhode alone in the middle of the room. The room door shut tightly. Rhode laid down his hand and shrugged helplessly. It seemed that this young lady wasn’t as mindful as he thought she would be… Nevertheless, is this considered my punishment? Rhode turned around and let out a sigh at the sight of the empty room.

I should just go to bed…

“Is that really fine? Marlene?”

Lize waited anxiously by the corridor. She turned to her close friend worriedly as soon as the flames in Rhode’s room were extinguished.

“Will Mr. Rhode be fine… Should I… check on him…”

“Don’t think about slipping away, alright, Lize? Didn’t we agree to it? If you give up so easily, wouldn’t it spoil everything that we’ve done?” Marlene unrolled a witty smile and stuck out her lips.

“Besides, weren’t you the one who suggested this?”

“But… If we treat Mr. Rhode this way…”

Lize lowered her head with a hesitant expression. “… Besides… Should we do it? Marlene… I… feel embarrassed thinking about it…”

“Don’t worry too much. We’ll have to do it sooner or later.”

Marlene stroked Lize’s hair gently.

“It’s late now, so let’s call it a day… Eh?”

Marlene turned around abruptly and looked at the other end of the corridor. There was nothing apart from the flickering candle flames. Lize lifted her head curiously and followed Marlene’ gaze.

“What’s wrong? Marlene? What happened?”

“… That’s weird. I thought I saw someone walking by there, but there isn’t anyone…”

Marlene frowned and scanned the corridor. Then, she shook her head.

“I’m probably too tired… Let’s go, Lize.”

Although Rhode considered it a loss to miss an opportunity to spend a great night with Marlene, he didn’t dwell on it. He entered dreamland as soon as he laid on the bed. The dense darkness of the sky shrouded the whole Fortress, where even the magic crystal candles along the corridor dimmed drastically. At this moment, the magical candle flames flickered as a gust of wind emanating green radiance blew through the corridor. It penetrated through the thick doors and fluttered the curtains. Then, it whirled on the spot and transformed into a slender, beautiful figure.

“…”

Anne emerged in the middle. Her emerald green eyes wandered about and emanated an indistinct brilliance. The bright moonlight penetrated the thick clouds and illuminated her flawless, fair naked body. Instead of standing upright, she was on all fours and let out a soft growl in her throat. Then, she got closer to Rhode while the green whirlwind twined around her silently.