Eᴘ - 17. Tʜʀᴇᴀᴛᴇɴɪɴɢ

Benson:– What? No, please."

The little boy lowered his head, looking desperate.

Madeline grinned and stood up to comfort him.

Madeline:– "Don't worry. I can..."

But before she could finish the sentence, Julius interrupted her.

Julius:– "Butler, take the little guy upstairs."

Butler:- "Yes, sir."

The butler nodded earnestly, picked up the little boy, and carried him upstairs.

Madeline looked up and watched the butler leave with the little boy. She walked forward to follow them, but Julius extended his hand, halting her in place.

Julius:– "Wow! You're really capable."

Julius looked at Madeline, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

After a moment's pause, Madeline looked away and sat on the sofa.

Madeline:– "I don't understand what you mean," she mumbled.

Just then, Julius leaned forward and gripped the armrest on either side of the sofa, trapping her in place.

Julius:– "You're using even the little boy as a pawn in your game. I know what you're up to."

His face was inches apart, and his breath blew past her skin as he spoke.

Madeline leaned back and forced an innocent smile.

Madeline:– "You're overthinking. What can I do? It only proves that I'm charming. People of all ages like me including children."

Madeline winked playfully.

However, the smile on Julius's face vanished in an instant. He grasped her chin.

Julius:– "Look, I'm warning you. There are some people who you can't hurt, you better stay away from them."

Julius:– "If I find out you intend to hurt Benson, I'll make you regret trying to seduce me."

Madeline froze; her breathing came out in pants as she looked into his deep eyes.

Julius pushed her back on the sofa and cast a sidelong glance at her.

Julius:– "Now, follow me upstairs."

Madeline regained her composure and watched him haughtily ascend the stairs. Bile rose in her throat.

Who the hell was he to order her?

Madeline:– "Hey, stop!"

Hearing that, Julius stopped short and turned to look at her.

Julius:– "What? Are you speaking to me?"

Madeline:– "Yes."

Madeline gently lifted the hemline of her dress and quickly ran up the stairs.

Considering he was towering in front of her, Madeline climbed two more steps and stood in front of him.

Madeline:– "First of all, I agree I seduced you at the beginning. But that was a thing of the past."

Madeline:– "It's you who isn't letting go of me now. We both are equal now, so please mind your tone when you talk to me. I'm sick of it."

Julius:– "What is the second point?" Julius asked, arching an eyebrow.

Madeline frowned at Julius's unexpected reaction.

Madeline:– "Are you not going to refute?'

Julius ascended another step and looked down at her petite frame.

Julius:– "Do you think I pay attention to what you say?"

He smirked at her. Madeline was taken aback.

Julius shook his head and walked past her.

Julius:– "I'll give you a minute's time. Come up."

Madeline's eyes widened; the arrogance in his tone infuriated her. She crossed her arms over her chest and watched him leave, refusing to move.

Julius:– "You can stand there all you like." Julius glanced at her indifferently.

Julius:– "But you will have to face the court order then."

A shiver ran down her spine.

She quickly lifted the hemline of her dress and ran after him.

Madeline:– "Do you realize you're threatening me?"

Julius snickered and walked into the bedroom. As soon as she stepped inside the room, he slammed the door shut and pressed her against it.

Julius:– "Yeah. So?"

Madeline yelped in shock. Before she knew it, Julius leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers.

She was too shocked to push him away.

Madeline's eyes fluttered close as if she were bewitched by his enchanting kiss.

The room was silent. The drumming heartbeat rang in her ears.

Madeline blinked and snapped back to reality.

Madeline:– "Ah!"

She looked down at herself and instinctively pushed him away.

Julius's pupils dilated. He had been immersed in the kiss

A frown lined his forehead when she pushed him away. His eyes snapped open; he cast an incredulous look at her.

Madeline:– "I... err... I haven't taken a shower yet!" Madeline muttered under her breath.

She lifted the hemline of her dress and rushed to the bathroom, slammed the door, and locked it, leaving no time for Julius to react

Madeline leaned against the wall and took deep breaths to calm herself down.

Oh God!

What had she done?

Madeline's face flushed with dread and embarrassment.

It felt as if her racing heart might jump out of her throat at any time.

It was one thing to get drunk and mess around with him before, but she was sober now. Madeline didn't have the courage to get intimate with him.

However, hiding in the bathroom wouldn't do her any good. She had no choice but to deal with it today.

After thinking about it for a long while, Madeline finally took a shower.

But only after fully bathing did she realize that she didn't bring her clothes.

Madeline groaned and glanced at the wet dress at her feet. Her mouth parted open as she debated whether to wear the dress or not.

At that moment, there was a soft knock on the door.

Madeline froze in horror.

She quickly grabbed the bath towel lying aside and wrapped it around her.

Madeline:– "Ye... Yeah. What's up? I'm still showering."

A moment's silence prevailed. Then, Julius spoke,

Julius:– "I brought you clothes."

Madeline:– "You... err... Leave them on the floor. I'll take them later."

Julius:– "Okay,"

Julius replied softly, and the room fell silent again. Madeline couldn't trust him. As the sound of footsteps faded, she slowly opened the door and stretched her hand out.

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