Frederick walked up to Ste and sized her up, taking in her lovely face.Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.


    She had put on some makeup. Her facial features were already naturally beautiful, but the makeup amplified her beauty. Her lips were curved, giving off a sensual smile. Her mesmerising beauty was something that did note from her makeup. Her beauty was innate.


    Frederick’s heart skipped a beat. He seemed to be so captivated by her beauty that his heart was spinning around in a frenzy.


    He looked her up and down. “I’m surprised that you came to pick me up.”


    Ste turned around. “This shouldn’t be enough to make you surprised. You should get used to it. Let’s go, I’ll treat you to dinner. There’s a famous restaurant here, the food is really good. I’ve already made a reservation.”


    He circled her waist with his hand and pulled her close.


    Ste looked up to meet his leering gaze. A smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth. “Commander Addington, do you ever care for formality?”


    “You are my woman,” Frederick said in a deep voice. His eyes seemed to be examining her.


    Ste shrugged, hoping he wouldn’t see through her. “If I were a young girl turning twenty, I might care about being courted properly. Unfortunately, I’m already pushing thirty. Let’s stop with those cheesy gestures.”


    “It doesn’t matter what others think, as long as I like it,” Frederick said, holding her even tighter like a pair of iron pliers.


    She knew she could not break free, so she simply leaned on him as they walked towards the taxi waiting area.


    There were quite a lot of people waiting in line.


    Frederick liked the feel of her body against his. He felt fulfilled as if his soul had finally found afortable resting ce.


    He now knew what he wanted in this life.


    His eyes gradually softened.


    “What have you been doing these few days?” Frederick asked in a low voice.


    “Don’t you know?” Ste asked with a smile, “In my mind, you’re practically omnipotent, almost like a God! You should know everything.”


    Frederick looked at her calm face. “Was that apliment, or just a sarcastic remark?”


    Ste raised her eyebrows and stared at Frederick sharply. “It depends on how you take it. From a literal point of view, it’s apliment. However, if you have done something behind my back, it might sound very sarcastic.”


    Frederick suddenly tilted her chin, leaned over, and kissed her lips. His strong masculine breath flooded her mouth.


    Ste frowned. Her gaze swept back at Frederick.


    He kissed her passionately with his eyes closed. He was impulsive, fierce, and domineering.


    She knew that she couldn’t escape and that struggling would only turn him on. She clenched her fists and stood like a sculpture, dead silent.


    She did not resist. Frederick opened his eyes and pulled away, surprised.


    Ste calmly took out a silk scarf from her bag and wiped her lips. “Is my lipstick delicious? Next time I’ll apply some poisonous lipstick so that we could die together,” she said dryly.


    He tilted her chin and gave her a peck on the lips. “Either way, I’d still ravish your lips. I wouldn’t mind dying in the hands of a beautiful woman. It would be an honor.”


    Ste smiled. “Well, you have many beautiful women around you.”


    Panic shed across Frederick’s eyes as if a cold hand was gripping his heart. “No, I don’t. You are the only woman I’ve had since three years ago. You know that too, don’t you?”


    Ste nodded thoughtfully. She saw a taxi approaching them from the corner of her eye, “Let’s get in the car.”


    Ste opened the door and sat in the passenger seat. “Mister, to the Number One Building, please,” she said politely to the driver.


    The taxi drove off.


    Ste looked out of the window.


    Frederick watched her silently, his stare was very intense.


    Half an hourter, they arrived at Number One Building. The receptionist took them to their reserved seats. Ste picked up the menu and made their order.


    The waiter quickly took it down and brought them some tea.


    Frederick took a sip of the tea. “I’ve been going crazy these past few days looking for you. I thought you were hiding away from me.”


    “I’m not going to just throw my life away. After all, you now have the right to decide my life and death,” Ste said calmly.


    “As long as you take your injection every month, I can guarantee you a long life,” Frederick promised.


    “It seems that you don’t want children anymore. Or is there another woman giving birth to a child for you?” Ste said with a thin smile.


    Frederick paused and looked at Ste in surprise. “Are you willing to give me a baby?”


    Ste lowered her eyes and sipped her tea.“Why not? Even if you don’t want children, I still do.”


    Frederick was practically bursting with excitement. He held Ste’s hand. “The antidote is still under development. If all goes well, it will be ready in three months. Let’s get married then. Wherever you want to go, I will go with you. I am willing to give up everything for you,” he said seriously.


    “The antidote is still being developed and yet you injected a virus into my body? It fits your ruthless style.”


    Frederick couldn’t tell if she was praising or admonishing him.


    He held her hand tighter. “I was pushed to my limits at that moment. I couldn’t bear to see you with Jasper. I’ll be good to you.”


    Ste narrowed her eyes at Frederick suspiciously. “Frederick, there’s something I’m curious about.”


    “With your wealth and status, you could have any woman you want. Why antagonize Jasper by snatching me from him?”


    “My figure and appearance aren’t anything special. I’m not very good-tempered either. We were together for a long time, you should know this very well.”


    “What do you like about me? Why are you willing to risk so much for me?” Ste asked.


    “After so many women, I now know which ones are worth it. You stuck with me throughout those three years despite everything I did to you. Despite being arrogant, disrespectful, and unfaithful to you, you were always there when I needed you. Even if I were sick, drunk, upset, or throwing a tantrum, you would be there,” Frederick confessed.


    “So you would keep me even if you had injected me with a virus? I don’t know if I should feel bad for myself three years ago or if I deserve this now,” Ste smiled. It was more dazzling than the light of a crystal chandelier.


    “Let’s let bygones be bygones. Let’s think about the future together. From now on, I will have no other woman. I’ll take care of you for the rest of my life, I’ll protect you with my life,” Frederick promised.


    “Really?” Ste stared at Frederick coldly. She leaned forward so their faces were almost touching. “What if I asked you to inject the same virus into yourself?”