《His Charming Wife》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ¡°Your husband and I are in Shangri-La room No. 1108, we''re together now. Why won''t you divorce him, Ste? Do you have no shame? Neither his body nor heart belongs to you." Standing outside the door of room No. 1108, Ste Grace looked on indifferently at the text message shing on her mobile phone. Long eyshes shielded the darkness in her eyes, and she kept her face clear of emotion. The door opened Frederick Addington walked out, his sultry assistant hanging provocatively in his arms. Pausing, he smiled roguishly, "Here to catch me cheating again Why don¡¯t youe in? It''s hot outside, aren''t you tired of standing?¡± Unconcerned, Ste said, "I''m afraid of disturbing you and affecting your performance. Are you fully recovered now then?¡± Frederick''s eyes shed with anger at the insolent tone. "That¡¯s certainly very riching from you, especially when you are the unchaste one in the first ce.¡± Ste started tough,ughter which soon turned to tears. Three years ago, she had been kidnapped by Frederick''s ex- girlfriend. Making her escape, she had been raped by a mysterious man. Not far off, a car in the distance started to rock on the spot. It was Frederick and the woman who had kidnapped her. The pain she felt from her lower body paled in comparison to the rending pain tearing through her heart. Even now, Ste had no idea how she went through that day. Just the sheer thought of it continues to send shockwaves of pain through the most tender part of her heart. "If I make you ufortable, I apologize. I''m used to this tone," Ste lifted her chinzily. Frederick''s eyes were cold as ice. "What are you doing here, exactly? Don''t tell me you came just to make me angry." "I''m afraid you¡¯ re right. Your instincts have always been urate.¡± Ste smiled calmly. "Get lost." The tone was apparent Undeterred, Ste handed over a document from her bag. Instead of taking it, Frederick eyed it warily. ¡°What''s this?¡± ¡°It''s her.¡± Ste gestured towards the voluptuous woman standing at the side. "What about me?" The womanid her hand possessively on Frederick. She had heard through the grapevine that Ste was not on good terms with her husband. From the looks of today, it seems that this was the truth: Frederick hated his wife with a passion. The cards were in her favor. Ste Grace waved the documents in her hand. "Your reputation precedes you in Los Santos. I''m sure you slept with - what - 80% of the rich and wealthy in the city? Unfortunately for you. one of them has been diagnosed with AIDS justst month.¡± The assistant¡¯s face turning a pale shade of white. Turning her gaze towards Frederick, Ste asked, "Did you guys use a condom? Otherwise, I have a few doctors I''m familiar with, and I''m happy to introduce them to you.¡± Snatching over the document, Frederick red at Ste, only to throw the same document onto her face. "You always had a talent for making people unhappy." She stood upright. The p of the paper on her face hurt more than she imagined. Mockingly, Ste said, ¡°I''m counting on you to spend the rest of your life miserably." "Then I must do the same to you, or how can I be happy? I''m not heading home today, so don''t wait up." Frederick responded with a fit of dark anger. Turning sharply, he made his way to the elevator. She stood there, expressionless. She understood the subtext of what he was saying: Tonight, Frederick would spend his time in the arms of another woman, taking on a different scent. Fie had never touched her ever since she had lost her virginity. In his eyes, she was worse than a whore. Her eyes misted up. Just because she was silent, just because she kept her tears to herself, it did not mean the hurt was any less. The assistant pped her. Shocked, Ste staggered backward, leaning on the wall. "You¡¯ re despicable. Did you think he would return to you just because you ruined me?" The assistant clenched her fists. "I was never after the heart of that vile man.¡± Mustering her strength, she delivered a ringing p to the assistant''s manicured face. "Don¡¯t mistake me for someone you can bully." "Why won''t you divorce him" The assistant roared desperately. ¡°You have not earned the right to know. This information will be exposed on the Inte tomorrow. I wish you all the best." Caldly, she left the hotel with a few departing words. It was nowte at night Ste tugged at her clothes, walking along the deste road. The forlorn moonlight stretched her shadow. Going home would only depress her, and she made her way to the hospital''s duty room instead. As soon as she turned on the lights, a soldier in green military uniform came up to her, his face framed solemnly by the night. Anxiously, he asked, "Are you the doctor on duty?" The tension was contagious. "What''s the matter? Is there something wrong with you." "A pregnantdy was held forcibly nearby, and her amniotic fluid has ruptured. The situation is critical and needs emergency attention. Will you please come along with me?" Once the amniotic fluid has ruptured, the situation could quickly turn dire for both mother and child. Without hesitation, Ste said, "Give me 5 minutes to pack a first aid kit. and I''lle with you." Following the soldier, she arrived at a garden situated near the hospital. There were already a dozen soldiers standing guard, their faces grave. They stood still, clearly well-trained, and prepared to act upon instructions from their superior. Ste found herself led into Room 802, opposite*that of 801 where the scene was uttfolding. At a nce, she saw the man inmand. => There was no doubt about it. Hiss face was chiseled and strong,.¡ª: seemingly made from the hands of the¡®finest sculptor. He hada commanding presence, and more curiously, he was speaking to an audience with three-star lieutenants. Despite his youth, was he already a general? The man trained his sharp gaze on her. Startled,She hurriedly cast her eyes on thevtoor. He walked . towards her, nis shadow casting an imposing figure. She was reminded of the\an from that night. He-had been''strong as well. So streng, her struggles had been futile from the beginning. ~ "Lift your head" Jasper Milton ordered. His keen gaze scrutinized her delicate face. His lips were tightly pressed together. Under pressure, Ste raised her head, taking 8 look at the formidable man standing in front of her. He was one of th¨¦ rare specimens of manyMaterial ? of N?velDrama.Org. who cauld inspire fear in people> everrwithout speaking a single ward. "I¡¯m a doctor, not a cAminal." She protested. Content b¨¦fongs to An enigmatic light shed in Jasper''s eyes, and he turned to his subordinates, "Let her go, and ask for someone else." Confused, Ste asked, "Why not me?" "The three people inside are leaders of a drug trafficking ring. They are ruthless and kill without thought. Would you dare to treat them?¡± He ced the question to her. "Why not?" She asked in return. Jasper¡¯s eyes tightened, and he lifted her chin. "Think carefully before you answer me. Once you are in, no one can tell how dangerous it is. It''s nota child¡¯s y, and this is not a rehearsal.¡± His breath spilled over her lips. tingling. But Ste was nothing but stubborn. The more people looked down on her, the more determined she became. "If I''m afraid of death, I wouldn''t be here in the first ce." She dered, looking straight into Jasper''s eyes. In his eyes. there was too much darkness swirling. and she could see her reflection staring straight back at her. Chapter 2 Chapter 2 "I''ll go in with her." Three secondster, Jasper Milton had changed his mind He loosened his grip and took a step back. "No!" Everyone said in unison. Lieutenant Johnsen tried to get a word in. * exin ourselves!" It is too dangerous for you to go in, Chief. If the Deputy Commander gets wind of this. we won¡¯t be able to ¡°Don''t talk nonsense. It is the same danger for anyone who goes in. Stay here and wait for my order." Jasper ordered decisively.¡± "But, Chief. "Yes, sir." .¡± Lieutenant Johnson wanted to continue, but was swiftly silenced by the cutting look on Jasper¡¯s face. Helplessly, he nodded mutely Grabbing Ste¡¯s elbow, perhaps with more strength than necessary, Jasper pulled her along towards Room 801. She lifted her hand to knock on the door, but it was quickly held by Jasper. The current was electrifying. Almost as a reflex, Ste yanked her hand back. She was not used to being held by a man His eyes deepened, considering her rejection. Opening his mobile phone. he said "Before heading in, record yourst words. If you die. we will send this to your next of kin." His voice was t. "Send it to my husband." Ste took over the phone. "Frederick, if there is indeed a next life, I hope we don¡¯t meet again. Donate my corpse, I don''t care if you dissect it, send it for transnt operations. May we never see each other again.¡± Her words were short but concise. Returning the phone to Jasper, she realized he had a strange expression. "Anything else?" Her features softened. "Give the rest of my money to my mother. Where possible, I hope you guys can take care of her.¡± "We will.¡± It was a promise. Assured, Ste looked towards the doer. "It''s time to head in.¡± "The pregnant woman being held as a hostage is the girlfriend of a high- ranking official, and we must ensure the safety of both mother and child. I will not allow you to get into trouble before me -you are safe with me, I promise.¡± His voice was deep andforting. Ste caught her breath, looking into the depths of his clear eyes. It seemed to hold the boundless universe. A corner of her heart tasted sour. Here was a handsome man, promising her safety before his. It was hard not to be taken in by the warmth of such words, even if they were strangers. Particrly now, when her heart was in a state of destion. "I''m not seared.¡± Ste smiled slightly. "But I appreciate it. thank you." "You¡¯ re wee." He pulled her behind him, knocking on the door. A slight gap creaked open. "Let the womane in alone." The man hissed. "She requires an assistant for the operation. Let both of us in.¡± Jasper was relentless in his negotiation. Every word was a measure of his intimidating will.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. "No, who knows what you are up to?" "Then let the pregnant woman die. What hostage are you left with then?¡± Checkmate. The man hesitated, before grinding his teeth. "Fine, consider yourself gutsy! Come in!" A cold, metallic gun was pressed against Jasper¡¯ s forehead. Ste looked on worriedly. His face was expressionless. After conducting a search, he could not find any weapons on Jasper''s body. Keeping away his gun, the short-haired man warned ¡°Don''t think of ying any tricks.¡± "It hurts! Help.?someone help me!¡± A woman''s vaige rang out from the main room Ste rushed to the N bedroon m The cu . XQ tains were closed, and the Toom was dim any ligh s switched on. twa-men had thei rgun ly lit without In the.corner, s trained expertly on him. Content.b¨¦longs to Swn Ste ove na a walked towards the pregnant woman. Her face was a pale, nk sheet, tinged¡¯ with pain. Holding =. tightly ont her stomach, the ~ WO nar¡®s bed was already drenched with tel ?~ save me, sweat. "Save me, please don''t want to die"Show ree yourtest ultrasound Ste said urgently. "It''s in the drawer." She managed to stutter out the words between herbored breath. Opening the drawer, Ste found a photo frame atop the ultrasound. It was a picture of Frederick and the woman. The high-ranking official was Frederick. And the pregnant woman lying on the bed was another kept woman of his. "Save me, please doctor, it hurts!" The pregnant woman stretched out her hands, held Ste on her own. Coming to her senses, Ste took out the ultrasound sheet. Things were only getting worse. "The fetus is ig the wrong delivery position, andthe umbilical cord is coiled around the neck. We must do a Caesarean, and because we ares running-out of time, we can onlysdo a general anesthetic instead of local¡± Ste was already opening he first aid kit. It had already been checked by the criminals. The pregnant woman shook her head, her eyes turning red. "Can we not a Caesarean? Fie prefers women without scars on their bodies." Women without scars on their bodies? It certainly sounds like Frederick. "Then the child will suffocate.¡± Ste said coldly. A fierce gleam shed across the pregnant woman''s eyes. Gritting her teeth, she said, "So let it be." Pushing down her revulsion, Ste reasoned, "You have carried the child over the past 9 months. It is a life living inside you." "Without his love, it will be meaningless to have this child. It will only drag me down. I don¡¯t want it!" The pregnant woman yelled decisively. The pain from her stomach increased. Setting her shoulders, Ste took out the anesthetic from the first aid box and swiftly inserted it into the needle "I''m sorry, as a doctor, my duty is to protect every life thates under my care. I cannot promise to do what you want." Jasper held her hand, full of concern in his eyes. He knew the importance of respecting patients1 wishes. But She could get into a lifetime of legal trouble from her obstinate insistence. "Listen to her. She is the patient." He reminded her. She tried to shake off his hands, to no avail. Furious, she stared determinedly at him. "I am a gynecologist. and it is my duty to deliver life. If something goes wrong, I will bear the responsibility. I''m not afraid of death, so why are you so scared?¡± Jasper was surprised He was not afraid of taking on responsibility, but just for a moment. he was afraid something would happen to her. Letting go of her hands, he announced, "Begin the operation. I''ll say it''s my order, and inform the Dean of your hospital.¡± Bending over and putting on her rubber gloves, Ste turned over to the criminals, "Please leave the room. I need to operate on her now.¡± ¡°Absolutely not. The hostage must remain in our hands, and you will operate on her with our supervision." "Do you really think she can run away in this situation?¡± Ste was afraid the woman''s naked body might be exposed to the roving eyes of the audience in the room. Aiming the gun at Ste, the criminal said, ¡°One more word, and I''ll shoot you.¡± Shielding Ste behind his body, Jasper said, "If you harm her, you won''t be able to run away as well." They hesitated. ¡°Doctor, the child ising out now! Please!¡± The pregnant woman screams were getting shriller. There was no point in this stalemate. Jasper opened the cab and spread out a green bedsheet, hiding the women behind. "Do the operation. I''ll stay guard." Jasper was confident even in such a time. Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Ste did not waste time, using a pair of scissors to cut open the pregnant woman''s pants. The child¡¯s foot could already be seen. There was no time for a Caesarean. As time went by, the child would surely suffocate. "Hold on a little longer." Ste injected anesthetic into the woman and made an incision across her lower body. The anesthetic had not kicked in yet.- Feeling the pain, the pregnant woman could not control her shouts, "I''m going to sue you, bitch! I will make sure you lose your license and never operate on another person again!" ¡°Once the child is safely delivered, you can sue me then. I'' II wait for you.¡± Ste shrugged her shoulders. The child was delivered smoothly. Ste cut off the umbilical cord, and the child''s loud cries reverberated throughout the room. Finally heaving a sigh of relief, Ste looked at the waman only to find that she had already fainted Ste''s heart quickened and quickly ced down the child to check on her. "Official!" Ste nced worriedly at Jasper. Stealing a nce at her, Ste''s forehead, the nose was already thinly veiled with a sheen of sweat. Something strange trickled in his heart. "What''s wrong?" His voice was deep. "The blood pressure of the patient is very low, and we need to have an immediate blood transfusion and send her to a hospital for monitoring.¡± Looking towards the criminals, Jasper said without hesitation, ¡°Let her go. I''ll be your hostage.¡± The trio nced at each other, and the short-haired man looked at his watch. "There is still 40 minutes before the ne arrives. Even if you stay and we let them go, that''s just another ticking time bomb for us." I¡® stay.¡± Ste volunteered herself. Surprised once more, Jasper looked at Ste. It was difficult to understand this woman. Softening her tone, Ste said, "Send them to the hospital now, or it might be toote for both of them." ¡°Don''t even think of leaving!" The short-haired man shouted. "If you leave the pregnant woman and the newborn here, it will only be a burden to well-trained soldiers like yourselves." ¡°Let them go." The elder man suddenly spoke up. Reluctantly, the short-haired man nodded and stood aside. Jasper stood quietly by Ste, and without another word, carried thedy and her child out. Outside the room, people were already standing ready to help. When the three of them emerged from the dark, the sigh of relief was audible. "Send them to the hospital,¡± His gaze sharpening. he continued, ¡°Lieutenant Johnson. prepare the snipers.¡± "Chief, our mission is aplished now that the hostages have been rescued. We can hand over the scene to the anti- drug brigade. You can rest now, Sir." The soldier spoke respectfully. "How can I rest when the hostage is still inside?¡± Jasper''s fury was fast and palpable. Lieutenant Johnsen could not understand his boss¡¯s fury. Just as how he could not understand why his Chief had chosen to undertake the mission personally. I¡® arrange for the snipers immediately." "If we have to choose between the safety of the hostage and letting the criminals go, choose the second option,¡± Jasper added as an afterthought Lieutenant Johnson could barely hide his surprise. The Chief had always impressed with his single-minded track focus, in particr when engaging with malicious forces. Why was this time any different? Things were taking a surprising turn. Time tickled by. Jasper stood by the window, looking out to the scenery, his eyes an unfathomable ck Three years ago, one of his mission had gone slightly awry. He had been abandoned in the wilderness, left alone with the effects of an aphrodisiac flowing in his bloodstream. At the brink of losing consciousness, at the moment when he was about to faint, she had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He had not controlled himself and had her.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. When he woke up again, ne was already in thevarmy hospital. After utilizing al his resources, he finally found outwho she was after two I days. There she was, resplendent and pare like an angel standing-at the altar. He had watched fram the sidelines as she promised. herself to another man, exchangecher rings, and said her vows. She had be another person''s bride. He had originally thought that the pregnant hostage was her, and came to her rescue. Who knew that the woman would be her husband''s mistress? Even more so, she had sacrificed herself to save the pregnant woman and her husband''s illegitimate child. He did not understand her at all, he realized ¡°Bang.¡± A gunshot rang out from Room 801 A cold fear gripped his heart. Tuming around, he asked, ¡°What happened In Room 801?" "We are not sure yet.¡± Lieutenant Johnson answered cautiously. Sweeping his gaze towards Room 802¡¯ s ki ches, Jasper realized that there wa s.only a distance of 2 ¡° meters s¨¦parating it from Room a 801''s Kitchen. Walking towardsthe kitoben, he asked, '' ¡®What''s the~ situation with the helicopter? How lOAg more will it take?" The report from Lieutenant Johnson was clear, "ETA 30 minutes.¡± Jasper did not speak up again He ced thedder in the middle of the two kitchens and started making his way over. "Chief, it''s too dangerous for you to go in yourself. "Lieutenant Johnson''s heart was nearly in his mouth. "You speak too much." Apanied by a targeted re. Smartly, Lieutenant Johnson kept his mouth shut. Turning instead to rest of his troupe, he said under his breath, "008, 001, follow up, you must ensure the safety of the Chief at all costs." "Yes, Sir!" The soldiers quickly trailed Jasper. The anxiety was eating away at Lieutenant Jshnson. The Chief had a bright future ahead of him, and he % had beertipped to be the next SS President i in line. There was a very real possibility that he would-be hanged if anything amiss sttould Happen to Jasper. Conterit belongs In the blink of any eye, Jasper made a light leap and was on the wall of the other side. His eyes scanned the living room. The short-haired man was pacing the living room, while the other two were still in the bedroom In one clean sweep, he squatted down and brandished the sword from his waist, his eyes fixed on the short-haired man. Before he could utter a sound, the short-haired man was already lying on the floor. 008 and 001 moved up to finish him off. Gesturing in their own privatenguage, Jasper ryed instructions for 008 and 001. Approaching the window, they took off the curtains. Light flooded the living room. And the snipers were already in ce. With his back to the wall, Jasper looked into the room, where he saw Ste sitting on the bed, lost in thought. Enveloped in a cloud of sadness, her mncholy was affecting him. "Where is there still no movement from the outside?¡± The yellow- haired criminal dragged out his cigarette, ruffling his hair in frustration. The older man, however, was preupied with Ste, staring at her with an unknown look in his eyes "The ne will only arrive in 30 minutes. Let''s take the chance to enjoy ourselves before that." Realization dawned on the other man¡¯s face, and his lecherous face came into view. "This woman is indeed a rare beauty. It would be a pity to let her go to waste." His cigarettended in an arc as he made his way to the immobile figure on the bed. Jasper''s throat tightened as he prepared to rush in. "If youe near me, I will make sure you have no hostage." Ste raised her needle to her throat calmly. "I dare you to.¡± In response, the needle made its way into her skin. Jasper¡¯s heart skipped a beat as his eyes held a dangerous glint. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 The criminal was startled by Ste''s actions and stood still. He was stunned for a moment.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Ste Grace put on a sarcastic smile with a deste look in her eyes. "Come on, if I''m dead. You will all die with me."- She was obviously very indifferent to death. Her eyes were as cold as a wintry December. Jasper Milton''s eyes deepened and stared straight at Ste Grace "Boss, I want to kill her!" The yellow- haired criminal clenched his fists and said. The older criminal stood up. Ste Grace also stood up and walked towards the yellow-haired man. The atmosphere was extremely tense, like a thin string on the verge of breaking. The older criminal was shocked by her courage and pointed his gun at her. "Don''te any closer.¡± Ste Grace sneered. She caught a glimpse of Jasper Milton outside the door from the corner of her eye and paused. "May I use the bathroom?" Ste Grace said cleverly. "Just do it here,¡± the older man said cautiously. "The reality is, you can¡¯t run away. Dozens of sharpshooters are aimed at you outside the the window." Ste Grace pointed her chin at window. The older criminal was shocked. He immediately walked to the window, hid from a corner and looked out. Ste Grace seized the opportunity to run to the door. The older criminal realized that he had been fooled. He raised his pistol and pointed it at her leg. Jasper Milton pulled her arm quickly and she crashed into his arms. He quickly pushed Ste Grace behind him. When the criminals saw Jasper Miltoning in again. they realized the danger and shot their guns at Jasper Milton Jasper Milton grabbed hold of Ste¡¯s head, protecting it. and fell to the ground His movements were very reckless. But her head was in his hands, and she wasn''t hurt at all. Jasper Milton pressed his legs on her side, and his warm breath fell on her face. Ste Grace looked into his eyes. It was as vast as the universe. Looking at him this way, it seemed that she could forget all her troubles and difficulties, and... the pain buried deep in her heart. "Why are you here again?¡± Ste Grace asked. She instantly felt that she had asked a stupid question. They were soldiers, and it was their duty to protect the hostages. "Stay here, close to the sofa, don''t move. I will do my best to ensure your safety.¡± Jasper Milton promised. Ste Grace looked at him, poised like a fighting cheetah, he rushed behind a pir in an instant. The criminals, sensing their lives were in danger, picked up their guns, and shot at them. Ste Grace only heard the sounds of gunshots ringing in her ears. The pirs began to shatter and peel from the impact of the bullets. Jasper Milton had no chance to fight back. The older criminal approached the pir with a gun. Ste Grace nced at him This went on, they would both die. Ste Grace took off her shoes and threw them out from behind the sofa The yellow-haired man quickly shot towards the sofa. "Bang!" There was a crisp sound. The yellow- haired man had gotten shot, he staggered and fell to the ground The older criminal grew wary and jumped towards the sofa. Jasper Milton took a risk and pulled Ste Grace to the back of the TV cab. They were squeezed together in the narrow space. Jasper Milton fired some shots to deter the criminal from approaching them. Ste Grace looked up at Jasper Milton. She did not expect that this stranger would protect her. And the man who should be protecting her, her husband, was with another woman right this moment. Jasper Milton felt her gaze and looked down at her. Suddenly, their lips touched, it was as if electricity surged through their veins. Jasper Milton tightened his back and turned his face to avoid her. She moved to lean against the wall Federick Addington had never been so close to her. At the very least, before she dies, she had kissed a handsome chief. It was not all a loss The criminal''s eyes turned red and he shot at the TV. The TV exploded. They were now exposed and in his full view. Jasper Milton did not hesitate. He twisted sideways andnding in < front of Ste Grace, putting her head on his chest, protecting her withshis body, shielding her ? completely with his chest..Content b¨¦longs to ~ Dong-deng! Dong-dong! Dong-dong! Ste Grace heard the strong beating of Jasper Milton''s heart, sounding like a big drum. His unique musk traveled to her nose, it was fragrant and warm. Ste Grace had not felt this kind of warmth and peace for as long as she could remember. Deep in her memory, a strong pain pierced through her, intertwined with the grief of Federick Addington''s betrayal and deception. If this was the end of her life, at least at this moment, she had found the feeling of warmth she had long since lost ¡ª it felt so good! Ste Grace closed her eyes and tears seeped from the corners of her eyes. She hid in the arms of this stranger, crying quietly. This was a crucial moment. ¡°Bang! Bang!" Two gunshots rang out in the air. Under the guidance of Jasper Milton, the hidden soldiers 008 and 101 sessfully vanquished the enemy. After rushing out to check, they returned to Jasper Milton''s side and saluted to him, "Chief, the criminals have all been terminated.¡± Jasper Milton let go of Ste Grace. Ste Grace opened her eyes and ; smiled. ¡°Naidn''t expect to be alive.¡± Jasper Milton did not understand her tone, it was odd as she sounded mildly disappointed. 7 He felt a cooling sensation on his chest. He looked down and saw that it was damp. He looked at Ste Grace in surprise. Ste Grace got up and looked at him with a pair of beautiful big eyes. It was clear and peaceful, like a pool of water, cold and calm. Jasper Milton got up and asked worriedly, ¡°Are you okay?" Ste Grace pulled up the corners of her mouth and said, "Sir, you''ve protected me well. I''m fine. The task has beenpleted. I''ll leave now.¡± Ste Grace turned around to leave. "Leave us your name and contact number. twill report this and i issue an award to you when I return tothe base.*Jasper Milton said . impassively as if it was a usval procedure. < However, the reality was that he need not deal with these administrative matters as a chief. "No, that won''t be necessary. It¡¯s our duty to cooperate with the army.¡± Ste Grace looked at the clock hanging on the wall. It was way past two o''clock! "I have to work tomorrow." Without waiting for Jasper Milton''s answer, Ste Grace walked into the master bedroom and picked up her first aid box. Jasper Milton stood by the door, standing very straight. He looked solemn. Ste Grace walked past him but did not speak. Then she opened the door and left. The room was very quiet as if she had never appeared. Jasper Milton once again looked down at the damp spot on his chest and a wave of emotion washed over him "008, 101. Follow her and ensure that she is safe before returning to the camp.¡± Jasper Milton ordered solemnly. "Yes, sir!" 008 and 101 answered, and left quickly. Lieutenant Johnson breathed a sigh of relief and walked in. He stood respectfully in front of Jasper Milton "Chief, this mission is a sess under your wise leadership. Twenty- eight members are on standby outside. Please give instructions!" "Return to the camp," Jasper Milton said simply and walked out of the door. Downstairs, a military Land Rover was ready to go Jasper Milton got onto the back seat. The vehicle passed Ste Grace walking on the street. Jasper Milton subconsciously looked out of the window. She was carrying the first aid box, walking back to the hospital. She was thin and weak but filled with heroic spirit. ¡°Lieutenant Johnson,¡± Jasper Milton shouted "Yes." Lieutenant Johnson immediately turned his head, waiting for Jasper Milton''s instructions. "Go and find out everything about her. I want to know all of it." Jasper Milton ordered with a cold face. His eyes were full of purpose. Chapter 5 Chapter 5 In a vi located halfway up the Nano District mountain, a dimly lit room was filled with the aroma of fresh apples. A pink bed in the room was covered with wrinkled sheets. Federick Addington sat among the sheets, halfsquinting his eyes. His thick ckshes blocked his dark eyes, and a chilly glint shed through his eyes. His rosy lips were parted slightly. Federick Addington was an angel carved by the heavens, his delicate appearance and charming character were always adorned with a charming smile on his face. A woman bent across him, trying to seduce him with her tongue. She moaned softly, tempting him. "I want you." She pleaded. Federick Addington bowed his head and smiled yfully. He pinched her lovely chin and lifted it up. "Do you want me?" "Yes." "I''m a little tired today. Let''s do this another day." Federick Addington said, with a hint of callousness. He stood up and walked to the bathroom. Tonight, he felt that this was meaningless. Federick Addington left the vi early. Outside, Federick Addington picked up his mobile phone and called Ste Grace One, two, three... Ste Grace did not answer. Federick Addington curled up the corners of his mouth and murmured, ¡°You want to y with me? Very good." Federick Addington dialed Ste Grace¡¯ s downtown apartment again. One, two, three. His patience was fading away. "Hello." The voice of the housemaid, Betty, rang out in a daze. "Where is Madam?" Federick Addington asked coldly. "Sir. Madam has yet to return home." Betty replied. "Is she on duty today?" Federick Addington''s eyes became colder. "No." As soon as Betty''s voice fell away, Federick Addington hung up the phone. "Ste, you have learned to stay out at night!" Federick Addington sped up and drove toward the hospital. Ste Grace returned to the hospital. She opened the drawer and took out her mobile phone. At 2.31 a.m,. there was a call from Federick Addington. Ste Grace put down her phone with a sad smile. She took out a ster from the drawer, along with some iodine. Ste Grace walked to the mirror and tilted her neck. A scar had already formed, the size of a needle. If she didn''t look closely, she couldn''t see it. But for safety, she put on a ster on her neck. She returned to her chair. She dipped a cotton swab in same iodine and dabbed on the wounds on her hands, finally cing three sters on them After that. shey on the bed in the office. "Crack." The door was pushed open. Ste Grace sat up warily. When Federick Addington saw her, his tight face showed a charming smile as usual. Federick Addington put his hands into his pocket and walked up to herzily. "You don''t have to be on duty today. Why didn¡¯t you go home to sleep?" Ste Grace looked at the hickey mark on his neck. Fie had just finished with his disgusting business! "Why are you here?" Ste Grace ignored his question, put on her shoes, and sat up. "I was just passing by!" Federick Addington said leisurely, seeing the ster on her neck. A mocking smile appeared on his handsome face. "Ste, when did you learn to hurt yourself?¡± Ste Grace looked at Federick Addington calmly. There was no guilt or shame on his face. He behaved as he was not having these affairs, as if he had never gotten another woman pregnant. A fit of anger boiled from the bottom of Ste Grace¡¯s heart, and her eyes narrowed sharply. "Yeah, I¡¯m hurting myself! But this.pared to the pain of watching your affairs..." "Ssi!" Before she could finish, Federick Addington ripped off the ster on her neck suddenly. Ste Grace felt a sharp pain on her neck. The pain was so intense, she felt cold. She was momentarily disoriented and forgot what she wanted to say. She stood there in a daze, there was a zed look in her eyes. Federick Addington looked at her smooth neck with disgust. ¡°You are not hurt at all. Ste, you are too scheming. No matter how good a clown can act, a clown is still a clown.¡± Federick Addington said sarcastically. Ste Grace felt so cold in her heart, she felt that there was no need to exin to him. "You can leave now.¡± Ste Grace said bluntly. Federick Addington''s eyes shed sharply. Federick Addington held Ste Grace''s chin and pushed her to the bed. Fie stared at her cold face and said sarcastically, "Do you know why I don''t want to touch you?" Ste Grace pursed her lips and looked at Federick Addington quietly. Her heartstrings pulled tight, she was in so much pain. Ste Grace wanted to remember his cruelty clearly so that her heart could finally grow as cold as stone, she did not want to feel any more pain! Seeing thatshe did not speak, Federick Addington grew angrier. > and didnot bother to hide his disgust for her. "Because you are te) arrogant and annoying, and ? whatever you do disgusts me.¡± Ste Grace¡¯s eyshes fluttered, and her watery eyes were covered with ayer of tears. She stared at Federick Addington quietly, neither crying nor refuting. But in her heart, she was bleeding "I know that. Do you know why I married you even when I know you despise me?" Ste Grace asked. Federick Addington suddenly stopped. Fie frowned and sized her up. Ste Grace broke into a charming smile. When she smiled, she could turn the world upside down. Even Federick Addington was smitten by her smile. "Because l-wan t to see you suffer. You and your lover plotted together to kidnap, and condemn you. slowly by tying have no evidence to can only destroy you you to me." Sfe Grace said resolutely. Content b¨¦longs to ~ Federick Addington pushed her away. "Just you wait for a letter from mywyer. I am getting a divorce. You want to destroy me, don''t you dare even dream about it." Federick Addington said irrationally. Federick Addington turned around, took out a tissue from Ste Grace''s desk, and wiped his hands thoroughly. It was as if he had touched something dirty. Federick Addington rolled the tissue into a ball and threw it into the trash can. Fie turned around, quickly walked out of the door, and closed the door.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Bang! Ste Grace looked at the closed door and sat on the bed with tears in her eyes. Shey back on the bed and closed her eyes, but her chest throbbed painfully. Once, she had loved him wholeheartedly. However, what did her love mean to him? He was theone who proposed the marriagecbut also the one who <= betrayedher, and now also the one who divorces her. She was like a clown, gettingughed at ? despicably. Her heart ached so much, she could barely breathe. Ste Grace curled up tightly, holding her body tightly as if she were trying to absorb warmth from her own body so that she would not die of cold. Shey awake and only fell asleep when light appeared in the sky. At the military camp. Flipping through the documents handed over by Lieutenant Johnson, Jasper Milton frowned and guilt shed across his dark eyes. He did not know that Ste Grace had led such a miserable life after marriage. Ste Grace and her husband were separated. Her parents-inw had a bad rtionship, and her mother had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Her husband had 16 lovers. On average, he only spent two and a half months with each woman. Jasper Milton closed the document and instructed Lieutenant Johnson, "Inform the hospital director to have her promoted to deputy director." Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ¡°Based on her contributions yesterday, she has earned this promotion." Lieutenant Johnson echoed. "Also," Jasper Milton''s eyes became darker. "Recruit two medics into the special forces this year to ensure that we won''t have to use our citizens in the future. It''s our duty to fight these criminals.¡± "Yes, sir." Lieutenant Johnson obeyed respectfully. "What is our schedule for today?" Jasper Milton said, while putting on his military uniform carefully. Jasper Milton looked extremely respectful in his uniform. Lieutenant Johnson looked up and reported, "Chief, there will be a meeting in the military area at 9 o''clock today. In the afternoon, we will be watching the internal parade ceremony. And in the evening, General Davis of the air force has made an appointment to meet you at the General''s Token Club. He has asked you to invite your girlfriend as well." "Ask him to go to h*ll," Jasper Milton said coldly. Lieutenant Johnson lowered his head He would never have the guts to say that to the General, but his chief really did not have a girlfriend, what could he do? Ste Grace finished thest surgery for the day and pushed open the door of her office tiredly. Her best friend, Eli Wayne crossed her legs, sitting in Ste''s chair, smiling at Ste Grace. "Guess what news I bring today." "Good news or bad news?" Ste Grace asked. Ste washed her hands and walked towards Eli. Eli Wayne stood up and gestured for Ste to sit, and Eli moved to sit on the table. Her eyes shone brightly as she said, "Good news, bad news Which news would you want to listen to first?¡± Ste Grace took out a patient''s file and smiled. "Good news. Keep the bad news to yourself.¡± Eli Wayne pursed her lips. "Look at you. Didn''t you nobly help the soldiers with a woman inbor yesterday?¡± "Well, I was in the hospital." Ste Grace exined and lowered her head to write a report. "That woman asked for me to do an osteopathy for vaginal surgery for her, and she said she would sue you! I heard that she is a lover of a high ranking official. Why did you save her? Such a woman!" Eli Wayne said indignantly. Ste Grace did not raise her head, she said calmly, "In my eyes, she is just a pregnant woman who was going to have a baby. Is the child all right?¡± ¡°Both mother and son are safe. However, there is also good news. You have made an important contribution to the military and our superiors want you to be promoted to be deputy director. Sis, you''ll need to treat me to a meal!¡± Eli Wayne grabbed Ste''s pen and snickered. Ste Grace looked at Eli Wayne and said, ¡°Of course I will, you will need to let me finish the report first before we can get off work." Eli Wayne threw the pen to Ste Grace. "Hurry up and write quickly!" After work. The twodies were leaving the office Federick Addington came over to them with roses in his hand. Eli Wayne squeezed Ste Grace''s shoulder and teased, "It seems that you have an appointment tonight. I know what I need to do. You can treat me another day." Ste Grace looked over at Federick Addington. Federick Addington also looked at Ste. He smiled wickedly, his eyes as sharp as knives. He turned to enter VIP ward No. 1308, right in front of Ste. Eli Wayne widened her eyes and pointed at his back. She asked in shock, "Why did he go to that woman''s room? When they said she was with a high ranking official - were they referring to Federick?¡±" Ste Grace lowered her eyes and her longshes shrouding her vision. "Let''s go.¡± "Why are you leaving?" Eli Wayne grew furious and pulled on Ste''s arm. "When he was courting you, your office was covered with flowers every day. And now that he has you. he treats you like rubbish! This cannot be tolerated - and he even has an illegitimate child. Ste Grace, if you continue to be so kind, you will lose your position very soon.¡± Eli Wayne said indignantly. Ste Grace smirked and looked at Eli Wayne. "Do you think I still covet the title of Mrs. Addington?¡± "It''s not about that! Why did he flirt with other women when he has a wife? He even has a baby with her!" Eli Wayne grew increasingly agitated. Ste Grace''s eyes tumed a little red, and the welled up in her eyes, she tried to conceal this. "I feel angry, which means I still care. But I do not want to be angry anymore.¡± Ste Grace said coldly. ¡°But you will stl care and you will still be sad. lust because you don''t say it, doesn¡¯t mean it doesn''t hurt¡¯ FederickAddington has gone too~ far. Lets go. Let''s make him miserable, let''s drive him crazy. "Eli Wayne pulled Ste Grace. ?Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. "Eli, don''t do this. If I stooped as low as him, I would never forgive myself." Ste Grace was unwilling. A hint of cunning shed in Eli Wayne''s eyes. "Okay fine, let''s go for dinner then.¡± As soon as she walked out the doors, Eli Wayne made a phone call. "Bro, do you have any VIP cards for the General¡¯s Token club? I''ll borrow it from you. I''ll treat you to dinner another day!" Ste Grace looked at Eli Wayne and asked in confusion, "Shouldn''t it be my treat?" "It''s your treatNout my buddy will pay the bill. If wetdon¡¯ use his card, he will use iter other women. To save> these other girls, we must use it for him." fan Wayne held on Ste¡¯sarm witha yful smile and tookfer away. a "That''s not good. I''ll pay him back whatever we have used." "I''ll use the card. You pay me back afterward. Let''s go to my house first. I''ll do your make up for you. Their security guards will surely call the police if they see your face this way," Eli Wayne said sneakily. Ste Grace did not say anything. At the General''s Token Club Ste Grace sat on a chair and tugged on her cor. The hem of her skirt was also too short. Looking at Eli''s excitement, she felt as if she had fallen into a trap. Eli Wayne had not only made Ste wear a v-neck top and an extremely short skirt, but she had also put on heavy make up on her. "When are we going to leave?¡± Ste Grace urged. She had too much to drink, and now she had a headache. "Why are you in such a hurry? Who do you think cane in as VIPs?¡± Eli Wayne asked, her eyes shining brightly. "Aliens, perhaps? Tell me, when have you started to research on E.T.?" Ste Grace was not interested ¡ê ¡°You can really think of everything. Those who ceine here are all military offigers above the rank of ¡ª Lieutenant? They are strong, have <> . high ranking status,e froma great background, and are all_* goottlooking! If you can hook up with one of them, you will-d¨¦finitely be enjoying your night." Efi Wayne said, finally revealing her purpose. Ste Grace pressed hands against her forehead and closed her eyes. She murmured, ¡°You are crazy. I don''t want to do this." Eli Wayne walked out the door, and a man with an aura of great dominance walked in the room. Even the lobby manager hurried to wee him He did not enter the main room, but under the manager''s humble weing, he entered the exclusive Diamond Room He was extremely good looking. His chiseled face and perfect features resembled a work of art created by heavens. It was him Eli Wayne wagged her finger at the bartender and said surreptitiously, "Give me a ss of warm water.¡± The bartender handed the ss to Eli Wayne. She threw a pink pill in the water and patted Ste. ¡°Ste, wake up. Drink this cup of water. I''ll get someone to take you to bed." Ste Grace narrowed her eyes and looked at Eli. Without thinking. she held the cup that Eli handed her. She took a big gulp of water... Chapter 7 Chapter 7 "Drink a little more." Eli urged. She was afraid that Ste Grace would not experience the full effects of the pill if she drank too little of it. Ste Grace thought she was waking up from her stupor, she felt dizzy and drank two more mouthfuls of water. She suddenly felt bloated and her stomach was churning violently. She ran to the bathroom and vomited After vomiting, she felt even dizzier. Eli Wayne held on to Ste Grace. She was worried that she had vomited out the drugs, and it would have been all for nothing. She put the cup against Ste Grace''s lips again and said, "Drink a little more, and you''ll feel better.¡± Ste Grace did not suspect Eli and drank all of it. After a while. an immense heat began burning from her back, spreading to her the tips of her fingers and toes. Her vision began to blur and her body felt limp. She leaned heavily against Eli Eli Wayne helped Ste to the door of the diamond room and knocked on the door. Jasper Milton opened the door and looked at Eli indifferently. He said coldly, "Who are you looking for?" Eli Wayne was startled by his air of dominance. Looking at him this close, he was extremely good looking, and it made her hold her breath. For the happiness of her best friend, Eli Wayne went ahead with her n. "Your girlfriend is drunk! Please take her back home." Eli Wayne pushed Ste Grace over to him. Jasper Milton moved away quickly. His sharp eyes caught a glimpse of Ste''s face. He paused, and was very surprised to see her. Noticing that she was about to fall, Jasper Milton grabbed Ste Grace''s arms quickly. Ste leaned on his shoulder. A strong scent of alcohol came about him. Doubts shed across his mind and he looked back at the door. The other girl had disappeared. "Is she your girlfriend?¡± Simon Davis looked at Ste Grace in surprise, he raised the corner of his mouth. "She''s pretty. It seems that my sister will be sad to hear this." Ste Grace opened her eyes blearily, she felt extremely ufortable as she was heating up. She pulled on her top and mumbled, "I don''t feel well." Jasper Milton looked down at her, he saw that she was about to expose herself and his eyes narrowed. This cannot continue, he thought. Jasper Milton picked Ste up, turned his back on Simon Davis and coldly said, "I''ll send her home now.¡± "I haven''t gotten to my main point yet.¡± Simon Davis stood up. "So you were just saying nonsense before this? Let''s continue over the phone then.¡± Jasper Milton held her in his arms and left without looking back. Ste Grace tilted her head and looked over at Jasper Milton in a daze. There were many ovepping shadows in front of him. She couldn''t identify who he was at all. She could only see a faint illusion of a man. Her body felt ufortably hot, and this difort grew by the second. She felt a little wet, and was too embarrassed to say anything about it. Jasper Milton entered the VIP elevator. Ste touched his face. Jasper Milton was stunned and looked straight ahead "Do you want me tonight?" Ste Grace asked gently. His expressionless face frowned slightly. His eyes grew deeper as he looked down at Ste. Memories from three years ago flooded into his mind He remembered clearly the feeling of being in her body, and he could not stop what he was doing. even when she begged for mercy, under the influence of the drug and aplete loss of sensibility, he could not stop. Jasper Milton desired her even more ¡°You are drunk." Jasper Milton looked away coldly. Ste Grace was unwilling to give up. Did he really not want to touch her? She turned his face and kissed him. The moment their lips touched, lights danced around them Jasper Milton was stiff, he did not reciprocate nor rebuff her. Her tongue swept over his lips and went deep into his mouth, full of tenderness. A moan of satisfaction escaped her lips. Jasper Milton''s insides began to tighten The way she wasing on to him, in this drunken state, was extremely attractive. She had blossomed and matured from the girl she was three years ago. He had turned her from a girl to a woman. She had also be infinitely more seductive. "Ding!" The elevator opened. Jasper Milton turned his face away and quickly walked toward the car. Ste Grace was unsatisfied, her lips were, not able to reach his. She kissed his neck yfully, su¨¦king on his-skin. She left a red mark¡¯on his skin. Lieutenant Johnson was waiting by the car, and it was the first time he had witnessed Jasper not rebuff a kiss. Lieutenant Johnson was stunned. ¡°Open the door." Jasper Milton ordered. "Oh." Lieutenant Johnson quickly opened the back door. Jasper Milton put Ste Grace in the back seat and sat down next to her.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. She rushed to him, undid his buttons in a hurry, and kissed him passionately. Her tongue met his skin, reached for his heart. Jasper Milton frowned and clenched his fists, he was in an emotional turmoil As he did not respond to her advances, Ste Grace grew weary. Tears filled her eyes and she said softly. "Kiss me, won''t you?¡± Jasper Milton was about to copse. Three years ago, she was as pure as a sheet of paper. But now, she was as seductive as a naughty imp. Lieutenant Johnson was extremely curious, he wanted to look back. Jasper Milton¡¯s-sharp eyes swept over to Lieutenant Johnson, he tightenecshis chin and ordered = => domineetingly, ¡°Don''t you dare look back without my order, unless 5 YOU don''tn to keep your eyes any longer.¡± e o Lieutenant Johnson did not dare to look back at them, he straightened his back and locked straight ahead. Ste Grace was upset that Jasper was behaving impassively. She kissed his earlobe and asked sadly, ¡°You don''t want to touch me?¡± Jasper Milton''s throat was swelling in arousal Only God knew how much willpower he was using now. The exception being that fateful day between them, he had not touched any other woman despite being in his physical prime Jasper Milton pinched her chin and lifted it up. His eyes seeped with aggression and he breathed heavily on her face. "Are you sure you want this?¡± Ste Grace looked at him. This feeling was strange, she was frightened yet excited. She and Federick Addington were husband and wife, so she should have had sex a long time ago, shouldn''t she? Her watery big eyes seemed tortured by her passionate appetite, and she nodded shyly. His dark eyes were shining. and his resolute face was tense. He said in a low voice, "You won''t regret it?¡± "No regrets." Ste Grace said firmly. Hearing this, Lieutenant Johnson blushed and asked cautiously, "Chief, shall I stop by the road and get off, or shall I send you to a hotel?" "Go to the military camp," Jasper Milton ordered. Jasper Milton lowered his head and. kissed Ste Grace''s on her lips. His warm lips lingered on her. His ¡é¡ã masculinity emanated so strongly, it seemed to burn her inside. ut. Jasper''s hands unconsciously moved onto her chest. moving gradually to the left. Ste Grace moaned softly. Except for when she was touched by the mysterious man that fateful day, she had never been touched by anyone else. Her body was highly sensitive, she trembled slightly. Her reactions were beyond Jasper¡¯ s expectation. Had she never done anything with Federick Addington? How could it be? They had been married for three years. Realizing this made him very ufortable. He stopped pondering on this thought, clutching her waist and deepening the kiss. Their breathing became rapid and erratic. The temperature in the car also rose higher and higher... Chapter 8 Chapter 8 As soon as they had returned to his room Jasper Milton ced Ste Grace on his bed, teasing her again and again. In just a moment, her dress was thrown to the ground. Her ck underwear was exposed. He unfastens the buckle on her back and pushed her bra up. She was just as tender as she was three years ago. His senses were heightened. Jasper Milton put his mouth on her and twirled her nipples around... Her moans made his hormones rage more vehemently. He endured this surge, and his warm lips traced down her abdomen. He did not want this to happen the same way. Three years ago he had only given her pain. Ste Grace felt nervous. She felt warmth in a strange ce. "Federick, be gentle,¡± Ste Grace said in a trembling voice. Jasper froze, and his hands stopped moving. He stared at her blushing little face with mixed emotions in his ck eyes. Her eyes were closed and her eyshes were trembling. There was a serious problem, she did not even know who he was. Jasper Milton¡¯s eyes tightened and he got up in annoyance. Someone else out there should feel happy about this. He walked quickly to the bathroom and turned on the tap. Coldwater trickled down his head. His eyes went darker. After he calmed down, he left the bathroom. Ste had fallen asleep, and her clothes were still on the ground. Her slender legs were bent slightly, and her belly was very t and well-toned She was seductive, enchanting, beautiful yet distant He helped put on her clothes, ced her head on a pillow, and covered her with a nket. He sat at the top of the bed and stared at her. The room was very quiet as if the passionate encounter earlier was just an illusion.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Three years ago, he had destroyed her first time. Was it because of him that she had such a poor rtionship with her husband? Jasper Milton''s eyes filled with guilt and pity. He got up and walked out the door. Lieutenant Johnson held some morning-after pills in his hand and said, "Chief, if she eats these in 72 hours. she won''t get pregnant.¡± Jasper Milton frowned. "She will not need these.¡± "Is she at a safety period?" Asked Lieutenant Johnson in surprise. Jasper Milton looked at Lieutenant Johnson coldly. His silence was deadly. Not daring to look at Jasper''s eyes, the Lieutenant Colonel lowered his gaze. Jasper Milton nced at the pills in the hands of Lieutenant Johnson, there were mixed emotions in his deep eyes. "I did not touch her.¡± "Huh?" Lieutenant Johnson paused. Did that mean that the chief was still yet to experience it? That was... too unfortunate. He could not understand his chief at all. How could he practice such abstinence? "Arrange a female officer to take care of her now. Your mind shall forget everything that happened tonight.¡± Jasper Milton ordered. "Oh." Lieutenant Johnson replied. "Also, go and purchase some premium female toiletries." Jasper Milton ordered. "Oh." Lieutenant Johnson looked at the chief doubtfully. What was the chief thinking? The woman was already in his grasp, but yet he did not take her. And now he still wanted to go after her? Johnson did not understand. In the morning. Ste Grace opened her eyes. She felt extremely hungover, she had a pounding headache. She sat up and looked around The nkets were all military green. There were two books neatly ced on the bedside table. One was closed, with a bookmark ced in between. The other was a book written in Russian. It was open and was full of notes. Opposite the bed was a bookshelf full of books. There were two rows of hanging baskets near the bookshelf, a red g, and dozens of trophies. The whole room exuded an air of masculinity. This was not her room. Ste Grace frowned, her memory? stalled atthe point when Eli Wayne had handed her a ss of water. She Could not remember what had happened afterward. ~ When Ste was about to get up. an officer came into the room with a tray of items. Ste Grace was surprised. ¡°Who are you? Why am I here?" The officer smiled at Ste Grace. "Chief asked me to take care of youst night. These are your toiletries." "Chief?" Ste Grace had no memory at all. "Yes! Please wash up first." The officer pushed open the bathroom door and ced the bottles on the dresser and left. Ste Grace was suspicious and walked into the bathroom. On the dresser, men''s toiletries were ced neatly and meticulously. A strange embarrassment crept over her. She slept in a man''s bedst night. Ste was shocked when she saw her reflection. Her eyes were dark, hershes were gone, and her face was pale. She quickly brushed her teeth and washed her face. However, dark circles could not be washed away. A pair of hands passed a bottle of cleansing oil to her. Ste Grace looked up. Jasper Milton looked at her deeply with his handsome and cold eyes. He had an air of strength and masculinity. Ste Grace recognized him as the chief of the rescue team Ste Grace did not remember how she came here at all. "Sorry, I was drunkst night.¡± Ste Grace apologized. "Em." He cleared his throat, and he said in a deep voice, "Take this cleanser and wash up.¡± "Oh, thank you.¡± Ste Grace took it. Jasper Milton passed a bag of cosmetics to her. "You can use these. I won''t be needing them." Then Jasper Milton turned around. Ste Grace looked at the bottles. It was Guein. It was an expensive brand, costing almost 150 dors for a small bottle of moisturizer. She could not afford to buy them. She went out with the cosmetic bag. Jasper Milton sat on the sofa. He sat upright. reserved, and elegant. He was holding the Russian book in his hand, carefully taking notes. There was a bowl of porridge, a doughnut, a ss of milk, and a bowl of soup on the tea table in front of the sofa. Ste Grace walked up to him. Jasper Milton did not raise his head, as if he did not notice her. "Well, I can''t ept this." Ste Grace put the cosmetics bag next to the sofa Jasper Milton¡¯s eyes were still fixed on his book as if he didn''t want to speak to Ste Grace Ste felt very embarrassed. She was ready to leave and took a step to the door. "Have some breakfast before you leave,¡± Jasper Milton said in a low voice. Ste Grace looked at Jasper, but he still did not look at her. If there weren''t only the two of them here, she would think that he was speaking to someone else. Ste Grace sat at the table. "The bowl next to you helps with a hangover. Have it first," Jasper Milton said again. Ste Grace looked at him skeptically. Jasper Milton did not look at her, but Ste Grace felt that he understood everything. Ste Grace did have a headache, so she picked up the bowl and drank its contents. She grew suspicious. Was his strange attitude because of something she did to him while drunk? "I was drunk yesterday - I did not say too much, did I?" Ste Grace asked worriedly. Jasper Milton gracefully flipped over a page of the book and asked casually, "What do you think you have said?¡± Did she really say something odd? She blushed deeply. Ste Grace ~ said awkwardly. "My friends have told me that I speak nonsense when I getdrunk. You don''t have tatake my words seriously, Chief. ¡°Sontent belongs to ~ Jasper Milfon looked up and his ark eyesdeepening to an = unfathgmable depth. He paused for a second on Ste Grace''s face and saweher grow nervous. His cold eyes narrowed. ¡° Oo Ste Grace''s heart jumped. Chapter 9 Chapter 9 "You did not say anything." Jasper Milton said coldly. Ste Grace was relieved. She felt that she should not dawdle for long. She stood up and nodded respectfully to Jasper Milton. ¡°Thank you for having me yesterday. Chief. I''ll leave now." "Take those cosmetics with you." Jasper Milton ordered "There is no need.¡± "I bought them especially for you. If you don''t want them, who else would want them?" Jasper Milton''s tone became colder. Ste Grace was a little afraid of him, so she picked up the gift bag and said, "I''ll transfer the money to you. Please give me your bank ount number.¡± "If you have money, juste back here to the camp and return it to me." Jasper Milton wrote down his phone number quickly on a piece of paper and handed it to Ste. "Call me when youe.¡± "Hm." Ste Grace took it respectfully. Jasper Milton took a deep look at her called out loudly, saying, "Send Miss Grace out." Today was Ste''s off day. After returning home, Ste Grace put the gift bag on her tea table, changed her clothes, and went to the psychiatric hospital to visit her mother, Celine Grace Since Celine Grace got a divorce, she had suffered emotionally. Five years ago, with the help of Federick Addington, Celine¡¯ s condition was getting better. Three years ago, when Ste Grace was kidnapped and raped, Celine copsed in an emotional meltdown. She had to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital, and she had never left since.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Ste Grace walked into the ward guiltily. Celine Grace sat quietly by the window, in a daze, her eyes empty. Ste Grace picked up ab and went over to her. Celine looked back at Ste and asked, ¡°When will my daughtere to visit me?" Ste Grace''s eyes sank. She tied Celine''s hair and sat opposite her. She said softly, "Mom, I''m Ste." Celine paused, looked at Ste, and then looked behind Ste with panic in her eyes. "Where''s Federick? Why didn¡¯t hee with you? Is there anything wrong with the both of you?" Ste raised the corner of her mouth with bitterness, and the anger in her eyes deepened. Years ago, Celine had threatened Ste with suicide, forcing her to ept Federick Addington''s proposal. Ste had gone through with the marriage before she had even addressed her own emotions. If Celine Grace was mentally sound at that time, would she still have forced Ste to do the same? "We have no problems. He is very kind to me. Oh, mom, I will be the deputy director at the hospital soon," Ste Grace said with a smile. "Then why doesn''t hee to see me? You have to let hime to see me tomorrow." Celine Grace said domineeringly. "He is going to work tomorrow." Ste Grace exined. Celine Grace pped Ste on the face and shouted, "Bring him with you when youe next time. Otherwise. don''te to see me, or I will disregard you as my daughter.¡± Looking at the redness in Celine''s eyes, Ste''s face was burned with physical and emotional pain. If her mother was not a psychotic patient. she would never treat her this way, right? "Okay, I understand.¡± Ste Grace lowered her eyes, and hershes covering her tears. "Get out of here right now, or I''ll kill you,¡± Celine said ferociously. Ste Grace stood up and said gently, "Mom, have a good rest. I''lle to see you another day.¡± ¡°Get out." Ste Grace turned around and walked out of the psychiatric hospital. She looked back at Celine''s room Ste Grace reminisced her senior year in high school, her grades were good, but her family was very poor. Celine Grace knelt on the grounds downtown, begging for money. Whether in the hot summers or cold winters, Celine Grace knelt to beg for tuition fees for Ste to go to college. Ste Grace knew that her mother loved her. People never wanted to fall sick. when they did, their minds were in a mess and there was nothing they could do. Ste Grace did not want her mother to worry about her and worsen her health condition. Ste Grace went to the market to buy some groceries and went to Federick Addington''s ce. The password of the vi''s door was still the same, 19920316, her birthday, and it had not been changed. Ste Grace felt somewhatforted. She walked in with the groceries. The room was cold and empty, and the trash bin in the kitchen was clean. Obviously, he did note back to eat often. She opened the refrigerator, it was filled with alcohol and... condoms. Ste''s heart sank. Her mind grew cold. She had long gotten used to this, didn''t she? She had note to check on him or talk about the past, but she came to ask Federick for help. Ste Grace put the groceries into the refrigerator and walked into the kitchen. She found the apron she had put in the cab She washed, cut, fried, and stewed. A meal was ready. She wanted to clean his house. But this she realized - the exception being the living room, kitchen, and bathroom, all the other doors were locked, including their old wedding room. And she did not have the key. Ste Grace picked up thendline to call Federick Addington Three rings. Federick Addington picked up. "Hello, this is Ste." Federick Addington sneered, "Were you trying to catch me cheating in my own house?" Ste could hear his sarcasm. She had gotten used to it. "No, I''m on leave today and have prepared dinner for you,¡± Ste Grace said calmly. "Who asked you to do this?¡± Federick Addington¡¯s voice suddenly became cold. "." Ste Grace chuckled. "I nned for this." Ste Grace hung up the phone. She frowned and her eyes shed with agitation. She had a request of him, so she should endure his abuse just a little. "Crack." The electronic door opened Ste Grace looked at the doorway. Federick Addington walked in and peered at her with his charming eyes. He smiled diabolically. "Did youe here to apologize? Do you want to get a divorce?" Ste Grace did not feel that she had done anything wrong. "Federick Addington. I agree with the divorce, but I have some conditions." Ste Grace did not want to fight anymore. As long as Federick Addington apanied her to see Celine Grace once a month. She was willing to let go of him Federick Addington''s eyes shed with sharpness and burned with anger. He stared at her. "Do you know what kind of woman I hate the most?" Ste Grace looked at him quietly. She knew that what he was about to say was definitely unpleasant. Federick Addington sized her up and down, without concealing his disgust foxher. "Wearing a pair of => apron, slippers, and sloppy clothes. Do yamdeserve me? And you dare to negstiate terms with me? Where do¨¦s your confidencee from?" Ste Gracegked at Federick Addington coldly. "If I tell the world that you have an illegitimate son, your car¨¦er will be affected." "That? child isfot mine. I won''t leave any of my seed in their bellies. You think toasmuch." Federick Addington said cOhceitedly. Content brgs to "If you always¡®walk along a river, how can yostnot get wet? I will divorce you: You can do whatever -~ you wantin the future. I just need you twapany me to see my mother once a month." SteGrace made a reasonable negotiation. Federick Addington said with a sneer, "Once a month, where do you get this idea from? I will never ept.¡± l''ve offered you a condition. Call me when you¡¯ ve figured it out." Ste Grace retortedzily. She picked up the bag on the sofa and walked toward the door. Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Federick Addington stood in front of her, frowning and sniffing. There was the smell of smoke, wine, and the unique taste of a ce filled with luxury. Federick Addington''s eyes darkened and he questioned, "Where did you go yesterday?" "I went to the General''s Token Club with Eli.¡± Ste Grace did not lie. She was upright and honest. She had a clear conscience. Federick Addington said with disgust in his eyes, ¡°You are disgusting!"Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Ste Grace sneered. "Same as you." She walked outside. "Wait," Federick Addington said coldly. Ste Grace looked back at him. Federick Addington''s cold eyes swept over the table. "Throw these things out. I think your dishes are filthy.¡± Ste Grace looked at him quietly. She felt a sharp pain in her heart. She was filthy, but yet she had only been with one man, and she was forced into it. Fie was clean, but yet he had countless women. An anger rushed to her head from the bottom of her heart. "You don''t deserve my cooking.¡± Ste Grace coldly walked toward the dining table and she smashed at the bowls. The porcin bowls crashed to the ground. Food and soup flew everywhere. Federick Addington grabbed Ste''s with a murderous look in his eyes. Fie was very strong, as if he wanted to break her arm. Fie said darkly, "Clean this up before you leave." ¡°You must be dreaming," Ste Grace replied bluntly. A murderous look shed across Federick Addington¡¯s eyes as he reached out to strangle her. Ste Grace found herself suffocating. she looked at him with hate. Their marriage was despicable, so it was better to end it this way. If she died, he would have to go to hell with her. It''s better than being alone... Sad and depressed, with no one who knew how much she had suffered. Ste''s mouth curled up into a charming smile. It was full of poisonous vindication Federick Addington was startled at this, he loosened his grip. Ste was so weak, she fell towards the floor and broke her fall using her hands. Sharp pieces of gravel pierced her palms and blood flowed out. Federick Addington looked down at her condescendingly. He frowned and a strange look shed across his eyes. "Get out. Don''te here again.¡± Ste Grace stood up and lowered her eyes. She clenched her fists and blood dripped on the ground, leaving behind devilish red stains. She walked out of the door without looking back at him. Your sadness, when seen by your loved ones, will give them pain; when seen by your enemies, it will give them joy; but when seen by those who do not know you, it will be their source of gossip. She did not want to look weak, she did not want to cry. Ste washed her hands at a pharmacy, bought some ster, and clean her wounds on her own Eli Wayne called her on the phone. "Ste, I''m at your house. When are youing back?¡± Ste Grace also had things to ask Eli. What exactly happened to her? How did she end up at the soldier''s ce? "I''ll be back soon.¡± After a while, Ste Grace walked out of the elevator. Eli Wayne looked at her face. Ste did not look well, and Eli''s heart skipped a beat. "What happened to mest night. Eli?" Ste Grace demanded "Well, I was drunkst night as well. I don''t know what happened. I was just about to ask you?" Eli Wayne said with a hint of guilt. Ste did not know what to say. "I don''t remember either. Come in." Ste Grace opened the door. Eli Wayne grinned when she realized that Ste did not pursue the matter. She followed Ste in and saw the cosmetic bag on the tea table. "Oh my goodness, Guein? Have you won the lottery and gone to buy such expensive cosmetics?" Eli opened the bag and was shocked. "This costs 350 dors, right?" "What?" Ste Grace stunned. She thought that it was only 150 dors, and she was still thinking of paying Jasper back. But 350 dors? She did not have that much money. Eli Wayne found a receipt in the bag and looked at it. She picked it up and waved it at Ste. "See, 330 dors. Have you won a lottery?¡± "This is not mine. Can you sell them for me?" Ste Grace said helplessly. "Why would you sell them? Isn''t Federick rich?¡± Eli Wayne returned the receipt to the bag. Ste''s eyes dimmed and she said, "I won''t use his money." "Women must be independent, especially financially. I agree! But..." Eli Wayne looked at her with ambiguous eyes. "Was this given to you by another man?¡± ¡®Yesterday; a soldier gave them to me. I did fot do anything for him,so I will ngtreceive his gift. I also won''t contact him in the future. It''s not goodto take other people''s things.¡± Ste Grace exined. Content b¨¦longs to ~ Eli''s eyes lit up. Was the man from the night before so rich? It seemed that she had good taste. If she nned not to contact him, how was she to return the money? "Yes, you mustyeturn the money. I''ll buy this froptyou, I''ll transfer you the moneyater. When you return it> to him, teat him to a meal. By the way, til you guys do anythingst night?" Eli Wayne asked ina a sneaky tone. _~ Ste Grace blushed and said awkwardly, "Of course not. What are you thinking about?¡± "That kind of man, you should hook up with him." Eli Wayne suggested. Jasper Milton''s cold and reserved look shed across Ste Grace''s mind. he exuded an aura of exclusivity. "He is not a man whe you can hook up with." Ste Grace said with certainty. "It''s a matter of your will. All you have to do is to work hard." Eli Wayne suggested. "I won''t su¨¦ceed if I don¡¯t work hard, but I am morefortable with not working hard. It''s impossible for him and I te be together,1¡¯ Ste Grace saidsputting the cosmetic bay into EliWayne''s arms. "Take it...Content b¨¦longs ~ Eli Wayne had no choice but to sit on the sofa, she transferred the money to Ste Grace. Eli Wayne asked suspiciously, ''T ve given you the money. How will you give it back to him?" Ste Grace walked to the refrigerator, took out two bottles of drinks, and handed one to Eli Wayne. "I have his phone number. He said that I can call him when I arrive at the gate of the military camp,¡± Ste Grace said and sat next to Eli Wayne. Ste Grace¡¯s phone message rang. Eli Wayne''s money had arrived in Ste''s ount. "Call him now. We still have time. Let''s invite him to dinner.¡± Eli Wayne suggested with a smile. Ste Grace did not want to owe him money for too long. Ste Grace took out the note he had given her. His name and number were written on it. Eli Wayne poked her head over and looked at it. "Jasper Milton. His handwriting is smooth and powerful he seems so cultured and knowledgeable. He is a rare talent!" Ste Grace gave Eli Wayne a strange look. "It''s a pity that you don''t do fortune-telling.¡± ¡°Haha, I think that too. Go on. Go on." Eli Wayne urged Ste Grace dialed the number. After three beeps. he answered the call. "Hello, this is Ste." Ste Grace said awkwardly. "Yes." Jasper Milton''s deep voice came on the phone. "I''ll pass the money to you in an hour. Is that convenient for you?" Ste Grace said. "Sure,e over." Jasper Milton said and hung up the phone. "He spoke so little?¡± Eli Wayne was surprised "That was already considered a lot.¡± Ste Grace said with a smile. Eli Wayne was speechless "I have a new pair of shoes for you. My feet are too small. They are branded! It would be a waste of money if I just throw them away." Eli Wayne said with a smile, with a cunning look in her eyes. Ste Grace did not think too much. "Thank you The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!