Alice wanted to shift her gaze, but found herself unable to move.
She saw the man stand up and walk towards her.
His steps were elegant and composed, but carried a predatory and dangerous aura. Miss, you seem to be in great need of help, "his voice was deep and sweet, but it made Alice feel a chill.
She wanted to step back, but found that her legs were not at her disposal.
The man's slender fingers clasped her wrist with such force that it made her feel painful.
Come with me, "he whispered, pulling her towards the door without hesitation.
Alice wanted to struggle, but alcohol made her body dull. The man pushed her into a luxury car parked in the alley, with the heavy doors closed behind her.
The carriage was filled with a faint scent of herbs, mixed with an indescribable aroma.
Alice was pressed against the back seat of the car by the man, and she could feel his hot body temperature and rapid breathing. The car was filled with a strong aroma of cedar, mixed with a certain sense of danger.
Let go of me! "Alice finally regained her voice, but the man had already pressed her onto the seat.
His palms were so cold as not to be alive, they easily imprisoned her hands.
Alice felt her skirt hem torn open, but she was numb.
Anyway, her life can't be any worse, can it?
At this moment, a warm drop of liquid fell on her face.
Alice was surprised to find that it was actually a tear.
The man paused, his chest heaving violently, and an abnormal blush appeared on his pale face.
I have been drugged, "his voice was hoarse." I need your help. Don't worry, I will pay you in the future
Alice was stunned, only then did she notice his abnormality. His skin was scorching, his purple eyes were covered in a mist of water, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
As a doctor, she immediately determined that this was the effect of a powerful aphrodisiac.
I can call an ambulance for you... "Alice tried to soothe him.
The man shook his head and said, 'It's too late...' His fingers caressed Alice's neck.
Alice trembled all over as she had never been touched by a man before.
A strange pleasure swept through her body, making her almost lose her sanity.
Don't be afraid... "the man whispered in her ear," Your lips are so fragrant and soft
Please... "the man's voice was filled with pain," I won't hurt you
Alice closed her eyes and nodded lightly. This man is quite handsome, and she is not at a disadvantage.
Moreover, perhaps she will get married tomorrow and become a widow in the future. Let her indulge once.
She felt every cell of herself cheering, as if she had found her long lost partner.
After an unknown amount of time, the man finally let go of her. Alice collapsed on the seat, feeling weak all over.
The bite marks on the back of her neck were still faintly painful, but what surprised her even more was the surge of attachment in her heart.
Alice quietly slipped away. She wasn’t expecting any so-called "reward" from the man. However, she left him a note that read, "Not bad, pretty satisfying. Here’s your tip. No need to thank me!" Even though she knew the man wasn’t short on money, Alice didn’t want to feel like she was in a passive position. To her, it was just a one-night stand, nothing more.
She let out a self-deprecating laugh. The chastity she had guarded for twenty years was gone just like that. The next day, Alice was sent to the Laurence family by her adoptive parents.
They didn’t say a single word to her.
"Alice, hello. I’m the butler of the Laurence family. This way, please."
Alice looked at the luxurious villa before her and couldn’t help but marvel at how well the wealthy lived.
She was led to a white-haired old man who sat upright, his sharp, eagle-like eyes fixed on her. Alice felt like she had seen that gaze somewhere before. Oh, right—it was the same look the man had given her that night at the bar, the man who had taken her virginity.
"Alice, hello. I’m Bernard, Kate’s grandfather."
Alice sat down, facing the old man. He studied her for a moment and asked, "Are you Lilian?"
Alice shook her head. "I’m Lilian’s older sister, Alice."
Bernard thought for a moment. "But the bride we wanted was Lilian."
Alice smiled faintly. "Lilian already has someone she loves. Besides, I’m not so bad myself, don’t you think?"
Bernard chuckled. Truthfully, he had looked into Lilian and even seen her photo. But Bernard didn’t like people who broke their promises.
"Alice, you are indeed a remarkable woman. But the bride I chose for Kate was Lilian, so I’m afraid I must apologize."
Alice wasn’t surprised. In fact, she was relieved. She had no desire to marry into this family anyway. She stood up and said politely, "I’ll take my leave then."
As she rose, her bag slipped from her hand, and her doctor’s ID card fell out. Just as Alice bent to pick it up, Bernard asked, "You’re a doctor?"
Alice nodded. "Yes."
Suddenly, Bernard’s demeanor changed. His eyes lit up, and he seemed to have an idea. "Since the accident, Kate has been very resistant to doctors. But he needs medical care. If he could have a wife who’s also a doctor to look after him, I think that would be perfect."
Alice wanted to refuse, but Bernard continued, "I know why Lilian didn’t want to marry into this family. Kate’s health is indeed poor, but I assure you, if you marry him, I will ensure you never want for anything for the rest of your life. I’ll treat you as my own granddaughter. Please understand the heart of an old man. I just want my grandson to be happy. Ever since the accident, he’s been in a constant state of despair."
Alice was a doctor, and Bernard’s concern for Kate touched her. She also felt a pang of envy—she had never experienced such familial love herself. In the end, she agreed.
Bernard called for the butler to bring Kate out. When the man in the wheelchair appeared, Alice’s heart nearly stopped. It was him—the man from the bar who had taken her virginity. Why was he here? Was he Kate? Her husband?
But his legs… Last night, he had been able to walk. Not only that, but his legs had been strong and steady. Alice felt a surge of panic. She wanted to run, unsure of how to face Kate. In his eyes, she must seem like some careless, promiscuous woman. And then there was that note she had left him…
Bernard smiled and introduced them. "Kate, this is your wife, Alice."
Kate had already seen her. He was intrigued by her reaction, but at the same time, he was deeply suspicious. He suspected that Alice’s appearance at the bar last night had been no coincidence. He had just been drugged when she showed up, and after they slept together, she was now his wife. Kate couldn’t shake the feeling that Alice had been sent by his brother to kill him.
After all, six months ago, his brother had orchestrated a car accident in an attempt to seize the family inheritance, and Kate had nearly died in that crash. Now, with Alice’s sudden appearance, Kate couldn’t help but wonder if she was part of his brother’s next move.
Alice stood before Kate, her mind a whirlwind of confusion and fear. She had no idea how to explain what had happened the night before, nor how to face this man who was now her husband. Kate, on the other hand, watched her coldly, his eyes filled with suspicion and scrutiny.
Their fates were now intertwined, but beneath the surface of this arranged marriage lay secrets, suspicions, and a web of intrigue that neither of them could yet fully comprehend.