Chapter 307


    Jareth led Mari by the hand, his grip warm and slightly damp, his gaze focused straight ahead.


    Feeling her palm slick with nervous sweat, he couldn’t help but chuckle. It was augh that was seven


    parts indulgent, three parts teasing.


    “Jareth, why aren’t we going to the underground parking lot?” Mari asked, her voice tinged with panic


    as they neared the hotel lobby.


    “My car’s parked at the front entrance. The parking lot is too out of the way.”


    “But there are people outside, journalists”


    Man suddenly halted, her delicate shoulders shrinking as fear clouded her eyes. “With all those


    journalists out there, they might write all sorts of things.”


    “Write what?”


    Jareth noticed her thin clothing and quickly removed his red velvet zer, draping it over her shoulders,


    and meticulously fastening the buttons for her To her, Jareth was like a fatherly boyfriend!


    “If they want to write, let them write about my feelings for you.”


    “Um, they might write that we’re in a rtionship.” Mari mumbled, her cheeks flushed bright red and


    her voice growing weaker with every word.


    Like a soft feather, her words tickled his heart, sending shivers down his spine.


    Jareth’s eyes slightly reddened as he swallowed hard, hisrge hand slowly rubbed up and down her


    back. “That’s great.”


    “Huh?” Mani’s doe eyes widened in surprise.


    “Mari, you’re my girl, only mine. Do you understand what that means?” Jareth asked, his eyes


    darkening as hisrge hand kneaded her waist. He loved touching the back of her neck, the soft hair,


    the warm skin, the delicate texture. Every inch was a temptation


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    Mani seemed to understand but shook her head nheless


    “It means that I don’t care what others say. I just want to be with you”


    Man gasped, her breath hitching as his intense gaze burned her


    She also liked, very much liked being with Jareth.


    Jareth gently pulled her closer, but she stiffened and didn’t move. He looked at her in confusion,


    “Mari, what’s wrong?”


    “Jareth, let’s take the back door.”


    Mari’s eyes were filled with anxious tears as she pleaded in a soft voice, “I’m scared. afraid they’ll


    make fun of you!”


    “Mani?” Jareth was taken aback, his eyes narrowing.


    “We can stay where no one can see us, secretly, without anyone knowing, please!”


    She rubbed her hands together in supplication, “I don’t mind themughing at me, but I don’t want them


    tough at you! Everyone who’s ever been with me has been made fun of


    I don’t want them tough at your


    Jareth’s pupils contracted violently!


    Staring at her pale face, he felt his breath catch in his chest, his heart squeezed by a massive force.


    A wave of heart–wrenching pain washed over him and he suddenly felt a surge of hatred.


    Hatred for those who had ever bullied her, and even more hatred for himself, for not being able to be by


    her side sooner, for not being able to protect her.


    “Ah! Let me down.”


    Mani’s vision blurred as she was suddenly swept off her feet.


    “No.”


    Jareth’s eyes were filled with a fierce determination as he stormed out of the hotel with Mari in his


    arms, gritting his teeth. “I want to see, who dares tough at my woman. Whoever dares, I’ll make sure


    they only have tears in their next life!”


    Outside the hotel, it was busting with activity.


    Many journalists were still lingering, and when they saw Jareth emerge with a beautiful petite woman in


    his arms, they were taken aback.


    “Who’s this girl with Mr. Jareth? His new girlfriend? I’ve never seen her before!”


    “Wipe your eyes, man! That’s Mari Abernathy, the youngest heir to the Abernathy family!”


    “No way! I heard the Abernathys had a low–profile daughter who rarely made public appearances. So,


    it’s her? Wow, she really is beautiful


    “Glynnis Abernathy was always buying headlines, iming to be the most beautiful heiress in


    Elmsworth. She’s nothingpared to her sister”


    “Right, any woman Jareth looks at is bound to be top–notch


    Lily, seeing the situation growing chaotic, quickly rushed over with two bodyguards to form a human


    shield around Jareth and Mari,


    The sh of cameras was blinding as Mari buried her blushing face in Jareth’s ck shirt to shield


    herself from the harsh light.


    “Don’t be afraid, I’m here” Jareth whispered into her ear.


    “Okay”


    Her one word response made him feel more than a thousand words ever could


    “Mr. Jareth! is Ms. Mari your new girlfriend??”


    “Mr. Jareth! Have you two confirmed your rtionship? Are you dating??”


    The journalists bombarded them with questions, excitement in their voices.


    Everyone in Elmsworth knew Jareth was a yboy, a womanizer. But he had never been seen in public


    with a woman before.


    Man was the exception! How much Jareth valued her was in to see!


    Jareth halted, holding Mari closer as he stared unblinkingly at the cameras. “Whether we’re dating or


    not is up to Ms. Mari. She can choose not to be with me, but I’ve made my choice.”


    Everyone looked at each other, shocked!


    Jareth, the eldest son of the Fairhaven family, was known for his domineering attitude. If he wanted


    something, he took it, regardless of what others thought.


    But this time, he was giving Mari the utmost respect, even putting himself in a position he had never


    been in before, giving her the choice.


    He couldn’t be more doting


    The situation, which was already chaotic, becamepletely uncontroble after his words.


    It took Lily and her bodyguards quite an effort to get Jareth and Mari into the car


    As their car sped away from the crowd and headed towards the K Orld Hotel, the excitement caused by


    their appearance lingered.


    “Mr. Jareth,” Lily paused, her voice filled with anxiety, trying to sound as gentle as possible. “There


    might be some turbulence in the online chatter soon. fl handle it as quickly as I can.”


    “Why would you have to handle it? Have I done anything shameful?” Jareth’s eyes darkened, his voice


    icy cold


    “No, it’s not like that.”


    “Do you think I care about the opinions of those keyboard warriors, who love nothing more than to dig


    up dirt and kick those who are down? is it wrong for me to be with the one I love?”


    Absolutely not! Not wrong at all!


    Lily fell silent, turning her attention back to the road.


    Man’s shoulders trembled slightly as she lifted her eyes to meet Jareth’s tender gaze. “Jareth.”


    “Don’t say anything. This is my decision, and it has nothing to do with you


    Seeing her hair drenched in sweat, Jareth gently brushed it back, tucking it behind her flushed ear.


    Suddenly, his eyes darkened as he noticed the red mark on her cheek


    “Mani, what happened to your check? Who did this?”


    “It’s nothing. I identally scratched it,” Mari hurriedly tried to cover it with her hair, but he swiftly


    caught her hand.


    His eyes zed with anger as he lowered his voice, “Did Glynnis do this?”


    Mari bit her lip, remaining silent.


    He would put all the me on that wicked woman, Glynnis!


    *Jareth, please, don’t do this anymore. I don’t want to cause you any trouble, not at all” Mani’s


    expression was filled with sadness and fear.


    Jareth gave a bitter smile, gripping her small hand tightly, and gently kissed her sweaty forehead,


    “You’re not causing any trouble. Everything I do, I do willingly.”


    He thought, “My affection for you is to have you as my woman, openly and proudly. By my side.”


    Right on the dot at 7, K Orld Hotel.