Chapter 4

When I came out, Vivian just gave me a cursory glance before stepping on the gas and driving off alone.

I knew crystal clear that Vivian had definitely run off to meet up with one or more of the boys in her string of boyfriends. But unlike usual, I didn't try to bargain or negotiate. I just kept staring intently at Vivian's belly.

No wonder Vivian had become more generous with money lately. Turns out it was thanks to the little one in her belly!

But Vivian went through men faster than I went through pen refills. Did she even know who the baby's father was? And how could she be sure she could keep it a secret from the Hayes family?

If the truth came out, wouldn't the entire Quinn family become targets for the Hayes family's revenge...

Lost in thought, a black car sped past then reversed back to stop beside me.

The window rolled down to reveal none other than my soon-to-be brother-in-law.

"Didn't you use the ointment I gave you? Get in, I'll give you a ride."

Following the man's gaze, I looked at my wrist.

Damn! I remembered to apply it on my legs but completely forgot about this spot.

But from the looks of it, he seemed to have mistaken me for Vivian again. I kept reminding myself: Stay in character, stay in character!

Thinking about how I could squeeze some more money out of Vivian when I got back, a professional smile instantly spread across my face. I smoothly opened the car door and got in.

"Thanks, bro-"

My polite self almost slipped up. Meeting the man's scrutinizing gaze, I gave an awkward laugh and continued, "Can I borrow your charger? My phone's dead."

Sebastian didn't probe further, and my little life was saved.

After getting home, messages from Vivian came pouring in.

"Make sure you seal the deal with Sebastian tomorrow night."

"The weather forecast says it'll rain tomorrow. I've mailed you some aphrodisiacs via express delivery. I don't need to teach you what to do, right?"

"Don't try to be clever. Remember to take photos in bed for me to check! Otherwise tomorrow's headline will be your sex tape. You know I'm capable of anything."

"You wouldn't want to experience cyberbullying again, would you?"

Vivian sure moved fast. She could still think of everything while fooling around with her boy toys. That's something.

Counting the string of zeros in the payment Vivian sent me, I slept soundly that night.

The next evening, I timed it perfectly to get caught in the rain on my way to Sebastian's villa.

When I arrived, Sebastian lived up to his reputation as a gentleman, easily agreeing to let me stay the night. Perhaps to avoid making me uncomfortable, he hid in his study all evening without coming out.

I sat in the living room, watching the clock hands go round and round, but there was no sign of him emerging from the study.

I pondered silently, then heated up a glass of milk, secretly dissolving a sleeping pill in it, and carried it to Sebastian's study.

I handed him the milk and made sure to give him a suggestive look before leaving, coyly reminding him, "Don't lock your door tonight, okay?" Then I sashayed out.

I mentally calculated how long it would take for the drug to kick in. When I estimated the time was right, I took my phone and snuck into Sebastian's bedroom, planning to stage some suggestive photos.

Just when I thought I had succeeded and was about to leave, his hand suddenly wrapped around me like a vine, locking me in place like an iron clamp. He even unconsciously gave my butt a light pat, mumbling drowsily, "Still being naughty in my dreams?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his burning lips crashed onto mine fiercely. It was as if he wanted to swallow me whole, clearly intending to thoroughly feast on me.

I didn't dare struggle too hard for fear of waking him, but my small attempts to break free were completely ineffective against his grip.

I was both angry and anxious, only able to silently curse Vivian.

The intel didn't say he was resistant to sleeping pills! That Vivian really set me up this time.

To think I delivered myself right to his doorstep, letting him have an all-you-can-eat buffet for free!

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