“How can I agree? I’ve already promised them. How can I break my word?” Jane, phone snatched away, disyed a hint of dissatisfaction on her pretty face.


    “You forget you’re down with a severe cold? You still want to go out, catch some air, and drink. What if it develops into pneumonia? Don’t you think your life is too long?” Patrick forcefully handed her a cup of water, his otherrge hand holding hers, offering the medicine.


    “Medicine, I’ll take it.”


    Jane took a sip of water with her left hand and swallowed the medicine with her right. Looking at Patrick in front of her, she spoke with determination, “But I must attend the banquet tomorrow night.”


    Jane was a principled person. If she promised someone, she would stick to it. Besides, it was just a minor cold; it didn’t matter.


    This domineering man, Patrick, always exaggerated.


    “I say you’re not going, then you’re not going.” Patrick’s thin lips lifted slightly, a barely visible trace of nervousness and concern flickering in his eyes.


    This woman really didn’t know how to take care of herself.


    She already had a cold, yet she didn’t know how to rest properly and insisted on attending some banquet.


    What if her condition worsened?


    He would be distressed.


    “That’s my business, no need for you to manage!” Jane stood up directly from the sofa, ready to return to her room.


    The next second, an immense force around her waist, Jane’s body lost weight, and Patrick picked her up horizontally.


    Jane struggled for a moment but couldn’t break free. She could only reach out and hold onto his neck, frowning, “Patrick, what are you doing?”


    “Confine you.” Patrick slightly lowered his body, raising an eyebrow at the woman in his arms, saying lowly near her ear, “Just wait until tomorrow. If you miss the banquet, I’ll let you go.”


    “This is illegal!” Jane red at Patrick, but her sore throat made her sound softer than a cat’s coquettish tone.


    Her voice, like this, directly touched Patrick’s heartstrings.


    He carefully ced her on the bed, forcefully covering her with the nket. “Be good, okay?”


    He used a gentle voice tofort her.


    This left Jane stunned. She didn’t expect him to be so gentle just to cate her.


    “Well, I won’t go then. I’m tired.”


    Janezily yawned, curled up on her side, blinked her clear eyes, and said, “Goodnight, I’m going to sleep.”


    “Goodnight.”


    Seeing that she finally relented, Patrick hooked his lips, turned around, and left.


    Watching Patrick’s tall and straight figure, Jane’s gaze became somewhatplicated.


    This man was great in every way, but he was too domineering, always liking to control her.


    Although he cared for her, Jane didn’t like the feeling of being restrained.


    Since Patrick disagreed with her attending the banquet tomorrow, she would just sneak out.


    Anyway, Patrick would be going to work at Pansy Group tomorrow. If she took a sick day and rested at home, she could go wherever she wanted.


    Patrick couldn’t stop her!


    With this thought, Jane felt much morefortable all over her body. Lying on therge bed, she entered dreand in a daze.


    The next day, just as Jane woke up, what came into view was Patrick’s handsome andpelling face.


    “Jane, how are you feeling?” Patrick asked with concern.


    Jane sniffled, “Much better.”


    “How can a cold get better so quickly?” Patrick extended hisrge hand, touched Jane’s forehead, and said, “Fortunately, no fever.”


    “Alright, I’ve said I’m fine. Why are you so worried? Have you forgotten I know medicine?” Jane spoke lightly. “It’s not early; you should go to work!”


    “I’ll stay home with you.” Patrick smirked, concerned about leaving Jane alone.


    Jane firmly disagreed, “No need. You should go to work, or I’ll get angry!”


    Seeing Jane like this, Patrick stood up. “Okay, I’m leaving. Rest well at home. Call me if you need anything.”


    “I know,” Jane agreed.


    Finally, Patrick went to work. If he stayed home, she couldn’t sneak out to attend the banquet at the Grand Joy Hotel in the afternoon.


    In the afternoon, Jane freshened up and was about to leave when she unexpectedly fell into a solid, warm embrace as soon as she descended the stairs.


    Patrick’s clear voice came from above, “Where are you going?”


    Patrick?!


    How did hee back?


    Jane raised her head, meeting the man’s cold gaze. She spoke firmly, “I’m going to the banquet. Don’t stop me.”


    Patrick’s face darkened. He left work early because he was worried about Jane’s illness, but he didn’t expect toe back and see this woman trying to sneak out.


    He reached out, pinching Jane’s chin, pressing her against the door frame, and closing in.


    He stopped when his nose touched hers. Jane was severely cold, her nose as damp as a kitten’s.


    Seeing her like this softened Patrick’s heart. He leaned down, speaking lowly near her ear, “If you insist on going, I’ll take you.”


    He spoke, warm breath spreading on Jane’s cheek.


    Jane’s face blushed.


    This man was teasing her again!


    Watching her blush, Patrick’s heart trembled. He lowered his head and kissed her.


    The familiar sensation hit, and Patrick’s breath hitched.


    Even though Jane’s lips were dry due to the cold, he still thought it was the best jelly in the world.


    Skillfully, he tried to part her lips, wanting to taste more…


    Remaining sensible, Jane quickly pushed him away. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, “Uh, let’s go quickly.”


    Jane spoke and walked towards the door.


    Patrick took a long step and followed.


    He drove Jane to the Grand Joy Hotel.


    “Jane, we’re here.” Patrick got out of the car, opened the door for Jane, and said, “I’ll walk you in.”


    “No need. I’ll go in myself and call you when it’s over.” Jane shook her head, pushed Patrick back into the car, then turned and walked towards the hotel entrance.


    Watching her retreating graceful figure, Patrick’s gaze softened. He only left after Jane disappeared from his sight.


    However, Erica and Florence, who had alsoe to the Grand Joy Hotel, witnessed this scene.


    “Florence, is that Jane?” Erica pointed to Jane’s figure.


    A hint of gloom shed in Florence’s eyes. “What is she doing here?”


    Erica thought for a moment, then said, “My cousin told me the crew of their ‘Harem Storm’ is holding a banquet here tonight.”


    “Really?” Florence’s lips curled into a cold smile.


    Thinking of how tenderly Patrick had just brought Jane, a me of jealousy burned in Florence’s heart.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Jane, you’re in for it today!