Female Novel
Chapter 51
Chapter 51 Honest Man
When they turned to the origin of the voice, they saw Louise approaching them.
She probably just returned after her bath in the hot spring. Her hair was wet, and she was only wearing alaced dress on top of her sexy bikini. That combination of clothing was really inviting people’simagination to run wild.
She had an extremely attractive figure, and she knew how to put on the right clothes to display herbeauty. When looking at her, it felt as though she was simultaneously showing off her perfect, sexy figurewithout losing her modesty.
Her craftiness was evident.
Seeing that she had just come from the resting area, it would appear she was waiting for Jonathan.
As a woman herself, of course, Michaela could see the affection in Louise’s eyes.
Just as she was going to find an excuse to leave, Louise approached her instead of Jonathan and stoodin front of her. “You’re Old Mr. Simmons’ granddaughter, Ms. Lingard, right? There are quite a lot ofmosquitoes during the night here, so I specially prepared a bottle of mosquito repellent for you. It’s quiteuseful. I wanted to deliver it to your room, but I didn’t know which room it was, so I decided to wait hereafter taking a bath in the hot spring. Don’t worry, it’s brand new. I haven’t even opened it yet!”
Even though it was the first time they met, Louise was acting like she was familiar with Michaela.
There was a bright smile plastered on Louise’s face while she spoke, as though she wanted to come offas gentle and generous. If Michaela wasn’t experienced enough to know Louise clearly had an ulteriormotive, she would have been moved by that benevolent offer. In actuality, it only made her suspectLouise’s intentions. Sure, it’s natural that she’s calling me Ms. Lingard since we’re not familiar with each
other. However, it’s definitely suspicious that she intentionally brought up my granddad. Is she remindingme that, if Adrian wasn’t my granddad, I wouldn’t have the chance to stand next to Jonathan? Or is shereminding me to know my place and don’t get in her way? Which is it?
It not only made her dislike Louise, but it also made her stop thinking that she was an excellent womanand that she was a good fit with Jonathan.
Staring at the mosquito repellent in Louise’s hand, Michaela stepped backward and rejected withouthesitation, “I won’t take it if you need it too. Besides, I’m allergic to that kind of stuff. I’m afraid I have toreject your offer, Ms. Johnson.”
Louise was taken aback slightly, as though she didn’t expect Michaela to reject her generosity. Shequickly returned to her senses and smiled. “It’s all right. I apologize for being presumptuous, Ms.Lingard.”
Michaela smiled as well. I don’t understand why people love to put on an act. First, it was Lucille, andnow it was Louise. I’m so disappointed that even someone from a prominent family acts like this too. Ifshe likes him, then she should just say it out loud.
Louise was going to use Michaela to show Jonathan how nice she was. Her plan backfired becauseMichaela had the stubbornness young people possessed.
Even though Louise’s plan had failed, she didn’t show her displeasure on her face. Instead, she smiledat Jonathan and invited in a tender tone, “There’s a campfire party during the night, Jonathan. Do youwant to join me?”
That was probably her ultimate goal.
Michaela smiled and turned to the two men. “I’ll head back to my room now, Vincent, Mr. Jonathan. Youguys have fun talking!”
Then, without waiting for their responses, she strolled toward her room.novelbin
Since she didn’t have a keycard, when she passed by the customer service counter, she politely asked,“Can you help me unlock the door to room 1314? Thanks! “
1314? Isn’t that Jonathan’s suite? They’re staying in the same room? He usually treats women prettycoldly, so why is he allowing someone like her to get so close to his life? Also, that coat on her shoulders.That’s Jonathan’s right? I also saw him treating her very differently when they were having a meal. Henot only put food on her plate, but he also ladled a bowl of soup for her. The wildest part was he did allthat with a gentle look. I know he can be pretty sweet and tender, but when he was doing something outof hospitality, there should be an obvious cold, distant look in his eyes. There must be somethingdifferent about her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t act so humbly to please a woman. It was then Louise realizedsomething. As jealousy filled her heart, shock flashed across her eyes.
Seeing Michaela was about to disappear from his sight, Vincent finally realized what was going on. “Er…I’m pretty tired after running around the entire afternoon too. You guys have fun talking to each other!”
The moment he finished, he gave Jonathan a profound look before zooming away.
It wasn’t until it was only the two of them left that Louise looked at Jonathan somewhat shyly. “Since it’sstill early, how about I treat you to a cup of coffee, Mr. Xander? If you don’t mind.”
“I still have something I need to do. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave now, Ms. Johnson.” Hestill sounded gentle, but the coldness in his voice was impossible to ignore.
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She thought he agreed to her invitation when he didn’t say no earlier. Unbeknownst to her, he just didn’twant to make her look bad. The truth was not what she thought it would be.
Louise was stunned. Right as Jonathan curved his lips upward and was about to leave, she asked, “Is itbecause of her?”
He abruptly paused and turned to look at her with a cold, sharp look, unlike the elegant one he hadbefore. His voice sounded pretty sterilized, too. “Do I need to report my personal matter to you, Ms.Johnson?”
She subconsciously retorted, “That’s not what I meant, Mr. Xander—”
However, she was cut off by his deep voice as he stared at her with a threatening look. “Regardless ofwhat you mean, Ms. Johnson, I bear no affection toward you. I suggest you stop being presumptuousand play tricks in front of me, Ms. Johnson.”
“I…” With her schemes exposed, she clutched her hands tightly and anxiously.
Before she could explain herself, he spoke up again with an even deeper voice. “Also, if anything thathappened today leaks out, I’ll make sure the entire Johnson family will pay the price. You should knowI’m capable of that, so don’t challenge my bottom line again, okay?”
His glare was so cold that it sent a chill down her spine. When he finished, he turned around withoutdelay and left.
So that Michaela is his bottom line? Louise snorted coldly. I don’t doubt that he was serious when hesaid he’ll take down the Johnson family if I push him further because he definitely can. However, seeingas he’s willing to threaten me like that, it’s pretty obvious he loves Michaela a lot.
Everybody knew Jonathan was a prideful man, so it was natural she knew too.
Back then, after Jonathan achieved that legendary feat overseas, he became a hero many peopleadmired and respected. It was then she started wanting her parents to match up with him when she
returned to visit them.
She never expressed her desire for him, because she was a prideful woman.
It was her assumption that, when she became powerful and excellent enough to stand next to Jonathan’sside, he would come to her.
Unfortunately, reality had proven her wrong.
When she saw how nicely Jonathan treated Michaela, she had to admit she was jealous, and that itthrew her off her game.
It was why she discarded her prideful facade to seize her opportunity. Sadly, it failed, and she madeherself look like a clown to Jonathan.
He liked Michaela so much that he didn’t care he was worsening the relationship between his family andthe Johnson family.
At that previous moment, the impression of a gentle, elegant Jonathan in her mind vanished and wasreplaced by a terrible and vicious demon. Logically, there shouldn’t have been any reasons left for her tolike him after seeing him like that.