The scorching gaze seemed to burn through everything as her eyes threw obvious hints my way—her desires apparent. A light incline tilted up the corners of my lip. It seemed that my schemes were a success. I was on the verge of subduing this woman. As I recalled all that this woman had done to me in the past, I realized that only when she entirely entrusted her leash to me was I able to avoid any further troubles. Only through absolute surrender would I be considered to dodge all repercussions. Thus, I decided to continue leaving her hanging. I gave Janice an indifferent smile. “To tell you the truth, I had long expected Thomas to start something. Besides, even if you had really come forth with the intent to seduce me, do you think that I’d fall for your tricks?” Janice’s lust-filled ey

