Chapter 301
Kieran first sent a message to Cole, asking him to investigate what had happened. Then, he walked over to the couch.
When the listless Lila felt a shadow fall over her, she looked up and immediately sat up straight.
“Uncle Kieran, why are you back so early today?” she asked, forcing herself to sound more energetic.
She wasn’t easily influenced by others, but Pierre left her with unease. After that gathering, she ran into him a few more times.
At the time, she was overwhelmed with worries about Dorian’s career. He was also struggling to make ends meet, taking on any small role he could find. Sometimes, he even helped with minor tasks on the set to make a good impression.
She felt sorry for him and didn’t mention it when Pierre approached her.
What stood out the most was that night when she came home late from work-a luxury car was parked downstairs, and Pierre leaned against it, half of his body hidden in the shadows. When he saw her coming, he even politely put out his cigarette.
Lila suddenly recalled the discomfort she felt when he touched her. It made her stomach churn.
“Ms. Hart, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other. How have you been recently?” Pierre spoke up just as she was about to turn away.
He eyed her figure, his gaze slowly darkening with desire. She calmly slipped her hand into her bag, where she kept a bottle of pepper spray.
“Don’t be so tense.” Pierre took a step forward. The warm yellow light from the streetlamp fell on him, but it only made him seem more sinister.
He continued, “I’m just really interested in you, Ms. Hart. I came to offer you some help since you’re not doing too well lately.”
“I don’t need it.” She refused immediately without a second thought.
Did he really think she didn’t know who was responsible for her current predicament? Pierre wasn’t used to women rejecting him, but he assumed it was just a form of resistance, a “yes, but no” reaction. He also categorized Lila into that.
For him, no one could truly reject him or the power of the Locke family; everyone had desires.
“Honestly, I can’t understand why you’re so attached to Dorian. If it’s for the looks, I’m sure I’m no worse than him. As for family wealth and power, he’s not comparable to me.
Pierre’s tone was steady; if one didn’t listen closely, one might think he was just a polite gentleman.
“Two months
He raised a finger
and gestured. “You stay with me for
two months, and I’ll give you 20
million. As for your little boyfriend, I
can use the Locke family’s
resources to help him rise up. It’s a win-win situation, isn’t it?”
Lila’s gaze was cold, colder than the pale white moonlight, making the late autumn night feel as though it had been touched by the chill of winter.
“Take your dirty tricks elsewhere. Don’t even try to pretend to be his friend. Even if you were strangers, trying to steal someone’s partner with these underhanded tactics is despicable!”
Her voice was cold as she stared at him, her eyes sharp. “Plus, aren’t you afraid I’ll expose everything you’ve said today? What will that do to you and the Locke family?”
Pierre laughed as though he had heard something amusing and interrupted her. “You’re so naive. You’re starting to make me think you’re a bit cute.”
A powerless woman thinking she could take down the Locke family? How innocent.
Lila looked at the desire in his eyes, a chill running through her. But he didn’t seem to notice her disgust, his gaze growing even more lecherous as he stepped toward her.
“Honestly, also enjoy a bit of force. Conquering a woman like you is far more exciting than one who comes willingly. A fierce woman in bed. Hmm… Interesting.” His gaze became even more audacious.
Her heart raced, an alarm ringing in her mind. It was already past 1:00 am, and the streets were empty. No one in the neighborhood would come to her aid.
She quickly grabbed the spray from her bag and ran opposite him. She thought, “There was a corner with a-“
Before she could finish the thought, a hand suddenly grabbed her shoulder. A tingle went through her scalp, and her back stiffened in alarm.