Chapter 200 Possessed


    Summer snickered. Fortunately, James had already anticipated Maria''s reaction. "Mr. Xi said it


    doesn''t matter if you don''t want to wear it. He won''t make things difficult for you. But he also wanted


    me to remind you that tomorrow is the day for the bidding of thend in South District."


    At the mention of the property, Maria instantly perked up. She understood what James was trying to


    say. She retrieved the paper bag without another thought. "I will put this on, okay? I''ll wear anything


    he wants even if it''s a pair of bikini!"


    Summer broke into softughter. "I''ll take my leave then. I still have things to take care of back in


    thepany."


    "All right, take care on your way."


    Maria emerged from the coffee shop early that evening and headed straight to Fairview Vi to fix


    herself some dinner.


    After finishing her meal, she went upstairs to take a milk bath with a few drops of essential oils.


    She had made up her mind to serve James very well tonight.


    She stayed in the bath until the water turned cold, then she proceeded with her skin care routine,


    carefully applying serums and creams on her body.


    For the final touch, she patted her long hair dry before sprinkling a few dabs of essential oil on it as


    well. She took out the ancient costume he had sent then, and changed in front of the mirror inside


    the cloakroom.


    The lining of the costume was white, while the main fabric was burgundy red. This color


    combinationplimented Maria''s creamy skin perfectly.


    She hadn''t worn this sort of costume before, so she had had to patiently study the steps on how to


    put it on.


    She just couldn''t understand what was possibly going through his head this time. Why had he asked


    her to cover up with so manyyers? Wouldn''t it be far sexier if she wore close to nothing?


    Maria took a deep breath as she finished tying thest knot on the outfit, then she sprayed some


    perfume on her wrists and neck.


    She nced at her watch, noting that it was almost time for James toe home.


    Shaking her sleeves, she took position in the middle of the bedroom and made a deep bow. "Good


    evening, Mr. Xi."


    She cringed at the gesture almost immediately, and cursed James in her mind. What the hell could


    have propelled him to buy her an ancient costume?


    Little did she know that the spark of this whole situation was her very own words—"your loyal maid."


    James arrived at Fairview Vi ten minutester than usual. He locked the door behind him and


    looked up to find her standing on thending of the second floor.


    Maria waved a handkerchief at him and winked. "Hello, Mr. Xi. Pleasee upstairs and enjoy


    yourself."


    He was shocked to his core. This scene was just too absurd and hrious, he suddenly had the


    urge to turn on his heel and walk out the door.


    He had bought her the costume on a whim, but he had never expected her to go as far as behaving


    like an ancient courtesan to go along with the clothes.


    Seeing that he had frozen in ce, Maria smiled even more brightly. "Come now, Mr. Xi! I''ve been


    waiting for you for quite a while."


    She had been stewing over her predicament since earlier in the evening, and her temper only kept


    growing hot by the minute. She had decided, therefore, to turn the tables on James until he himself


    conceded his own scheme.


    As things were going, it appeared that she was seeding in making him sick with the role ying.


    Maria cackled with glee inside her mind.


    But at the same time, a part of her was afraid that he might just leave her like this. She ended up


    dropping her act prematurely.


    Even so, James turned around and stepped toward the door.


    But Maria had already made preparations to prevent his inevitable escape.


    The moment he pivoted, she grabbed the rope she had installed beside her earlier and used it to


    leap downstairs.


    By the time James turned around to find the source of the thump that followed hernding, she was


    already pouncing on him.


    He wondered at the back of his mind how she had managed to be so agile and light on her feet.


    Then he looked past her and spotted the rope hanging from the second floor ceiling.


    Maria wrapped her arms tightly around his body and crooned in a tone not unlike a spoiled child''s.


    "You''re finally back. I miss you so much!"


    James said nothing.


    But he did cock his head to survey her appearance up close. The costume fit her to a T.


    His gaze moved back to her face, her lips that sported an enchanting smile and her eyes that


    sparkled. Her slender waist was tied by a belt, and it looked so thin.


    His interest that had gone out the window mere moments before now stormed back in full force.


    He picked her up and carried her in his arms in one fluid motion. With her face so close to his like


    this, James found himself sniffing at the faint fragrance of her hair in an attempt to sink into the


    source of her scent.


    Maria draped her arms over his neck and whispered in his ear, "I''ve bought a new bottle of perfume.


    Do you like it?"


    The fragrance was indeed refreshing and seductive, and he kept his strides long as he went. "Let


    me take you upstairs and I will take my time examining this new scent you''re using."


    In the bedroom upstairs, he settled her on therge bed and made for the bathroom, intending to


    take a quick shower. Maria was quick to grab his arm and pull him back. "Just showerter, I don''t


    mind."


    Then her lips closed in on his tie, pulling the knot loose with her teeth.


    That single action was like a spell being cast on James, and the next thing she knew, he was


    pressing her down beneath his body and kissing her passionately.


    The night grewte. The ancient costume was torn and tossed on the floor, no longer suitable to be


    worn.


    After taking his shower that night, James stayed in Fairview Vi.


    Maria had been too exhausted to get up from bed, let alone take her own shower. He obliged by


    wiping her face and body with a wet towel before lying beside her on the same bed.


    She rolled over toward him, then one of her arms came over his torso.


    He hesitated for a brief moment, but he didn''t shake off her hold. On the contrary, he held her in his


    arms, their breaths intermingling within the tiny space between them.


    Maria smiled contentedly in the dark.


    The bidding day of thend in South District rolled in quietly. Maria was keeping an eye on the


    situation in a private room inside the coffee shop when a noise came from outside.


    She perked up and heard some shouting going on.


    She put down her phone and walked out the door.


    In the hall outside were more than a dozen men, each of them wearing fierce expressions and


    carrying sticks and other makeshift weapons in their hands. "Where is Maria Song? Tell her to get


    out here! Otherwise, I will smash this shop to pieces today!"


    Most of the patrons inside the shop had scrambled to the exit, frightened by the presence of these


    obvious rioters, leaving the ce empty.


    The door of the coffee shop was closed. Someone smashed the table with a stick, and several


    coffee cups on it broke.


    Maria walked over to the men, her demeanor cold and intimidating. "Ronald Tang, what the hell is


    wrong with you?"


    "What is wrong with me? I should be the one asking you that!"


    "What do you mean?"


    "Huh? Was it you who made trouble at my sister''s engagement ceremony?" When Ronald heard


    this news, he wanted to kill Maria on the spot.


    ''So he''s here on some revenge plot on behalf of his sister.'' Maria had to admit that Alina had a good


    brother. She pulled a chair over and sat, all calm and casual. "I also saw the video from that day.


    The person in question lookedpletely different from me. You can''t nder me like this."


    "Stop pretending! I know it''s you, and I''m going to make you pay for it today."


    He seemed so confident about his actions. Maria gave Ronald a sideways nce. "Who told you I


    did it? How dare this person nder me? I won''t let this pass, you know."


    It was almost certain that someone else had instigated this, provoking Ronald to act as a pawn.


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    Maria felt strange as Ronald didn''t dare to act arrogant in front of her since what had happened


    between themst time.


    Ronald sneered. "Who do you think you are? You won''t let her go? Maria Song, you are nothing


    without Norman Shen!"


    ''Her? So the mastermind is a woman.'' "Are you saying that Norman is no match for her then?" she


    asked.


    "Of course! Her stepson is very powerful. Norman Shen is in no position to disrespect her!"


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