Looking at his handsome face that shimmered with a silver glow, I felt he was so sacred, so aloof, so cold.
Suddenly, it felt as though I no longer recognized Dene·William. Who was he, really? The policeman who had once given me a hard time with his questions at the police station? The ordinary man who had gently comforted me after I woke from a nightmare? Or Dene, the boss who had personally made me a delicious breakfast?
At this moment, he seemed more like a ruthless general, his eyes filled with nothing but missions, missions, and more missions!
The facts proved that he, Lionel, and Rui Jones were all complete lunatics!
It was even more obvious that if I didn't stay far away from them, I would soon be turned into a lunatic myself!
I decisively threw off the covers, walked into the dressing room, and quickly changed my clothes.
He knocked on the door outside, "Margie, what are you doing?"
I just wanted to leave, to get as far away from these lunatics as possible. Otherwise, I'd end up being sold and still foolishly helping them count the money.
I refused to believe that there wasn't a single clean, peaceful place in this world. Even if I had to learn from Mr. Robinson and drift to a deserted island to live out my days alone, I wouldn't let myself be used as a tool.
I pulled open the dressing room door, and Dene stood outside, looking down at me indifferently, "You've decided to leave?"
"Yes!" Even though I hadn't packed any luggage, he should have been able to tell that my mind was made up.
"Alright, go then."
I hadn't expected him to agree. I was stunned for a moment, looking at him suspiciously, feeling even more uneasy because he wasn't someone who was easy to talk to!
He took out my ID and passport from his suit pocket, "Go wherever you want—provided Rui Jones doesn't catch you!"
"Thank you!" I gritted my teeth as I took the passport, then turned and grabbed the bottle of vitamin B12 from the nightstand, stuffing it into my pocket before resolutely heading downstairs.
Amelia was coming out of the kitchen with some food, "Margie, aren't you going to eat something? What are you doing?"
"Leaving you and your boyfriend alone, so I don't have to be the third wheel and the unwanted intruder here!"
Walking out of the hall, the darkness outside made my legs tremble uncontrollably. It was nighttime again!
At some point, I had become so fearful and avoidant of so many things—darkness, blood, hunger, vampires, friends… My nerves were so fragile they could snap at any moment. Tears were like water gushing from an open valve, ready to pour out in an instant.
I walked out the door, feeling dejected, only to see a sleek silver sports car parked outside, with a strikingly handsome—vampire—leaning against it!
Once again, I was struck where it hurt. The outfit he was wearing was the one I had helped him put together the first time I dressed him—a beauty that was both alluring, ethereal, and coldly striking, it pierced my heart and stung my eyes. Just staring at that lake-blue suit jacket made it feel like a lifetime ago, yet the playful scuffle in the dressing room seemed like just yesterday.
His slender fingers held a gray dotted scarf, "Hey, darling, I forgot how you tied the scarf into a rose. I tried for a while but couldn't get it right. You don't mind helping me, do you? I'm in a hurry to attend a party. There's a birthday celebration at Elder Henry's place today, and I have to be there by 9 PM."
Resisting his gentle, enchanting smile, I hesitated for a moment, then ignored him and turned to walk west along the road.
In a flash, he was blocking my path.
"Damn it, don't appear out of nowhere like that! You'll scare me to death!" How many times did I have to tell him to remember that?
He forcefully pulled me into his arms and held me tightly, "I wish I didn't have to appear like this, I wish I could forget, but… I just can't resist your longing!"
"I'm not longing for you!" How could I have forgotten that even dreaming about him in a nightmare was a form of summoning?!
I struggled and pushed fiercely, but I couldn't break free.
A soft, low chuckle teased my ear, "Margie, stop lying. Let me tell you, Dene called me. He said he didn't know how to protect you, and that you'd be safer by my side!"
"Dene betrayed me?"
That hypocrite Dene·William! I knew he wouldn't let me go so easily. He deliberately provoked me to force me out of the house!
If I had known, I would have never stepped out the door!
He loosened his grip slightly and gently caressed my cheek, like a breeze brushing past, calming me down, "He just wants you to stay with the person you love."
Yes, he is the person I love, "But you don't love me! Mmm…"
His kiss sealed my lips, tender and lingering, like wind swirling around sand, alternating between light and heavy, skillfully teasing me until I completely surrendered. All my hatred felt like it was being forcefully pressed down by a hand.
I cursed myself to die a miserable death. What a spineless love fool I was, captured by just one kiss?
Women in love always weave their own cocoons. Women in love have no immunity to kisses and sweet words. Women in love are absolute fools, and I was the biggest fool of all!
Because… I got into that vampire's car just like that.
I swore that the only reason I was with him was to kill Rui Jones!
And I swore that from now on, I would never say I loved him again!
"There's a cheongsam for you in the back seat, and… I had a jewelry designer create a new set of silver jewelry for you." He smiled as he handed me a gift box, then turned to look at the road ahead.
I hesitated for a moment, then took the box. I didn't respond to his words, nor did I know how to. But the sweetness in my heart was already welling up.
I opened the box, and the silver and purple diamonds shimmered together. I picked up the bracelet and slipped it on. The intricate pattern looked like ancient patterns, stunning yet somewhat eerie. The purple diamonds set in it sparkled with a mysterious light.