Chapter 32: First Kiss


    Chapter 32: First Kiss


    When Jane finished her song, the bar erupted with thunderous apuse, and someone in the


    crowd even began chanting, "One more song! One more song!" With a gracious smile, Jane


    descended from the stage and returned to Carl''s table.


    "Jane, your singing is simply incredible. It''s like listening to the voice of nature. You outshine even


    Angel," Carl praised.


    Jane responded humbly, "You''re too kind, Carl."


    "Of course. Please excuse me; I need to use the bathroom," Jane added, feeling some difort


    in her stomach, likely due to her hurried consumption of wine.


    As she approached the bathroom door, a middle-aged man in a designer suit and leather shoes


    intercepted her. His appearance did not quite match the attire, and he seemed somewhat uncouth.


    He eyed Jane and asked, "Are you a new singer here?"


    Jane raised her gaze to meet his and noted his beer belly. Despite his upscale outfit, he didn''t seem


    the part. Her face remained impassive as she shook her head and replied, "I''m not."


    The man seized her arm and thrust a stack of money into her hand, his eyes filled with lust as he


    lecherously licked his lips. "Come on, beauty, spend one night with me. All this money is yours."


    The man had be infatuated with Jane''s singing and was now attempting to proposition her,


    taking advantage of their unexpected encounter near the bathroom. His dirty thoughts were evident


    as he ogled her.


    Jane''s frown deepened, and she stepped back, tossing the money back at him. "Get out of my


    way!" she retorted angrily.


    The man refused to relent. He reached out, grabbing Jane''s shoulders with both hands, and


    pressed her against him, disying his unwee intentions. "Don''t be shy. If you serve me well, I


    guarantee you afortable future."


    Jane was repulsed by the man''s proximity, and she was about to defend herself when a familiar


    voice intervened. "Let her go!"


    In the next instant, the man screamed as he plummeted to the floor. Patrick''s imposing figure stood


    over him, his foot firmly nted on the man''s chest, his expression cold and unwavering.


    Jane stood in shock. Patrick? How had he ended up here? "Who are you?" the middle-aged man


    fumed, despite being at Patrick''s mercy.


    "Mr. Pansy, do you know who I am? How dare you attack me? Believe me, I can make you pay for


    this..."


    But it dawned on the man that his aggressor was none other than Patrick Pansy. Fear washed over


    him, and he began pleading for mercy. "Mr. Pansy... I didn''t realize it was you. Do you also have an


    interest in this woman? I''ll leave her to you. Please forgive me."


    Patrick red down at the man with icy eyes, his demeanor unwavering. "Get out."


    "Okay, okay, I''m going," the man stammered, scurrying away in a hurry.


    Jane gazed at Patrick, still reeling from the shock. "Thank you."


    Patrick''s expression remained frosty. "You are my fiancée!"


    "Caroline, what are you doing?" Jane gasped in surprise. Luckily, the restroom was vacant,


    providing some privacy.


    Patrick locked the door and pressed Jane against it, holding her in ce and preventing her from


    moving. "Jane, do you forget what you are?"


    Jane struggled against his strong grip, but her efforts were futile. "What''s wrong with you? Let go of


    me! My friend is waiting for me!"


    "Carl?" Patrick scoffed, his expression growing colder.


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    Jane couldn''t help but sense his anger.


    "Jane, listen closely: You are my fiancée!"


    Startled, Jane responded, "So what?"


    Patrick''s anger was palpable, and Jane couldn''t quite grasp why he was so furious. She hadn''t done


    anything to provoke him, had she?


    "My fiancée should conduct herself with dignity, not seduce men," Patrick dered, pressing her


    shoulders and ring at her with an icy demeanor.


    Jane couldn''t believe what she was hearing. "Did you see me seducing any man?"


    "I did," Patrick retorted with furrowed brows. He had noticed the expensive Loe dress she was


    wearing, which couldn''t havee from anyone other than Carl.


    Jane was incensed at being used of such behavior. "That''s enough, Patrick! We''re calling off our


    engagement in three months. So what if I were to seduce men? How does it concern you?"


    "Are you that cheap?" Patrick was disgusted and frustrated. He peered at her with cold eyes, then


    suddenly kissed her. His scorching kiss left Jane trembling, her thoughts momentarily scattered.


    It took her a few seconds to realize what was happening, and she was left outraged. Patrick was


    crossing the line! This was her first kiss!