Chapter 7
Dn’s handsome and noble face, with his exquisite features illuminated under the light, made him appear even more mysterious and elegant. Setting aside the grudges between this man and the original host, Dn was undeniably the most handsome man Audrey had ever seen.
“I’ll take you home,” Dnmanded, his voice deep and cold, leaving no room for refusal. He fixed his icy eyes on Audrey’s face trying to decipher her thoughts. He spoke as if the seven years apart had never happened.
“No need,” Audrey replied curtly, her tone cold and detached. Regardless of what the original host and Dn had gone through, she had no desire to be entangled with him.
Dn’s gaze grew colder and more dangerous. “Then who do you want to take you?”
Audrey Dn’s intense gaze with calmposure. Despite his intimidating and dangerous aura, she remained unfazed. “It’s none of your business.”
The next moment, the atmosphere around Dn grew dangerously cold. Andrew and the others, standing not far away, tensed up, worried that the two might escte into a fight.
“What’s going on? Wasn’t Audrey always gentle with Dn?” Cade whispered.
“You said it–used to be. Seven years ago and now are different,” Shawn replied, his tone matter–of–fact. “Besides, Dn personally sent her to prison. She has every reason to
hate him.”
“Poor Audrey,” Cade muttered with a shake of his head.
“Seven years have passed. It’s hard to say who’s truly unfortunate now,” Andrew remarked, observing Audrey’s steadfast defiance toward Dn.
In the next moment, Dn reached out to Audrey. Audrey’s eyes narrowed, and she swiftly stepped back, evading his hand. Dn’s expression turned even colder and more intimidating. “Audrey,e with me!”
“No,” Audrey refused icily.
Behind her, Cade, Shawn, and Andrew were almost awestruck by Audrey’smanding presence. It was their first time seeing someone defy Dn, especially a woman who had once loved him deeply.
They pondered, ‘Can time truly change everything? Seven years have passed, and it
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appears Audrey no longer loves Dn.
It makes sense though. Being sent to prison by someone she once loved deeply would inevitably erode even the strongest feelings, especially under those circumstances.
Dn reached out again, and this time, Audrey didn’t dodge. Instead, she countered as soon as Dn extended his hand. Onlookers hadn’t anticipated Audrey fighting back, but she did so skillfully.
Audrey’s side kick was blocked by Dn, but she swiftly followed up, a silver needle appearing in her hand, aimed directly at Dn’s neck.
“Mr. Clifford, you’d better stay away from me Audrey warned, her aura defiant and arrogant. She then withdrew the silver needle, cast a cold nce at Dn, and turned to leave.
Cade, Shawn, and Andrew were stunned. They pondered, ‘When did Audrey be so strong and confident? She even had the nerve to threaten Dn. Unbelievable!”
On the other hand, Dn, who once appeared indifferent to Audrey, now watched her departure with a deeper, moreplex expression. Rather than anger, his eyes. betrayed a new emotion akin to regarding a prized prey. That gaze sent shivers down others‘ spines.
In the lounge, Brian was anxiously about to go out to find Audrey when she returned.
“Audrey, are you alright?” Brian rushed over, his concern evident as he scanned her for, any signs of injury.
“I’m fine. Let’s go,” Audrey replied calmly, her gaze softening as she looked at Brian.
Seeing that Audrey was unharmed, Jason also breathed a sigh of relief. “I’ll have the driver take you back,” he offered.
Back at the Grandview Hotel, Brian promptly went to his room and initiated a video call with Lucas.
“Brian, did you manage to get the Bamboo Reishi?” <b>Lucas </b>asked eagerly, having awaited Brian’s update.
“Yeah, I got it, but that bad guy showed up and upset Audrey,” Brian replied.
Upon hearing this, Lucas’s expression turned icy, reminiscent of Dn’s. “I heard he has a shipment at the border. I’ll teach him a lesson for Audrey,” Lucas dered.
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“I’ll hack into the Clifford Group’s systemter. Let him taste the consequences of- bullying Audrey,” Brian agreed, their shared anger fueling their resolve.
That night, the Clifford Group’swork came under another malicious attack. Simultaneously, their border shipment was targeted by unknown assants. While Patrick managed to swiftly counter the hacking attempt, preventing any losses, the evident hostility was promptly reported to Dn.
“Mr. Clifford, I’ve got the list of recent guests at the Grandview Hotel, but…” Richard hesitated.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.
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“But what?” Dn took the list, his refined features furrowed in a frown, his voice icy.
“But Audrey and her son also checked in yesterday,” Richard revealed.
Dn paused briefly, then ordered, “Find Audrey’s number.”
Audrey had just finished her bath when her phone rang. Seeing <b>it </b>was a Northville number, she hung up immediately. However, less than two minutester, the phone rang again. Audrey frowned and answered, “Who is this?”
“It’s me,” came a deep, maic voice in response.
Audrey’s eyes narrowed as she recognized Dn’s voice, and she immediately. attempted to hang up.
As if anticipating her move, Dn coldly warned, “Audrey, try hanging up…” Before he
could finish, the line went dead. Dn’s express