Chapter 4

His one sentence completely enraged Barbara.

Barbara raised her hand and slapped me hard twice.

My face immediately stung with burning pain.

I kept saying I didn't do it, and I even took out my phone, telling her she could look at it if she didn't believe me.

Barbara took my phone and thoroughly checked it. Only after she discovered that I really didn't have any contact with Miss Kane outside of work did her expression improve a little.

Sean looked disappointed. "But I really want to see the temple. Barbara, what should we do now?"

Barbara thought for a few seconds, then took my phone and sent a message to Miss Kane. "If we want to go, we'll go. I just sent Miss Kane a message saying we've decided not to go. We'll wait until midnight to leave. By then, Miss Kane will definitely be asleep."

The remaining people thought this was a good idea.

Immediately, someone shared this in the company's small group chat, asking if anyone else wanted to go.

They quickly got responses—most people were willing to go.

I sneered inwardly.

Going out at 9 PM was already dangerous, and they wanted to wait until midnight—as if they were afraid those perverts wouldn't be out.

A few hours later, they prepared to leave.

Just before going out, Sean suddenly turned to look at me. "Barbara, what if Howard snitches? Should we tie him up?"

My face went pale. "That's not necessary, is it? I can just give you my phone."

But Barbara nodded.

They somehow found a bundle of rope and tied up my hands and feet.

After tying the last knot, Barbara crouched down and warned me, "Howard, just bear with it for a bit. I'll be back soon."

"I know what you're worried about, but so many male colleagues are going. I won't be in any danger."

Then, right in front of everyone, she actually kissed me.

Sean's eyes nearly blazed with fire. I let out a cold laugh.

Barbara was truly too naive. Those male colleagues couldn't even protect themselves—how could they possibly protect her?

Sean's knot-tying technique was very professional. The more I struggled, the tighter the ropes became.

So after they left, I shouted for help toward the door, hoping someone from room service passing by might hear me.

I had barely shouted a couple of times when the door was pushed open.

When I saw who it was, all the blood in my body turned cold.

"Sean, why did you come back?"

He didn't answer my question at all. He and two other people dragged me into the bathroom and punched me twice in the stomach.

"I knew you wouldn't be honest. Even tied up, you're still shouting for help."

I quickly explained, "I just wanted someone to untie my ropes. I wasn't trying to snitch."

But after I said this, he raised his hand again.

"You really think I hit you because I'm afraid you'll snitch? I just can't stand you."

"Tell me, what do you have? Why does Barbara like you so much?"

"I'm telling you, I've set my sights on Barbara. You'd better break up with her quickly, or I'll ruin your reputation."

As Sean spoke, he kept hitting me. I was in so much pain that cold sweat dripped down.

I was beaten to the point where I couldn't take it anymore and was just about to say I could break up with her right now.

But as soon as I pursed my lips, Sean suddenly grabbed my mouth.

"What do you mean pursing your lips? Are you trying to show off that she just kissed you? Damn it, I'm going to ruin your mouth right now so Barbara never wants to kiss you again."

As he spoke, he picked up the toilet cleaner from nearby and tried to shove it into my mouth.

The pungent acidic smell instantly rushed into my nasal cavity. When I struggled, half a bottle of cleaner spilled onto Sean's body.

He immediately screamed, "These clothes are expensive! How dare you!"

He kicked me hard in my lower body. I almost passed out from the pain.