Chapter 13 The Woman Who Fell in Love at First Sight (7)

Yet, despite this, he still attracted countless sideways glances from others.

Because, his body, radiated an indescribable allure, and at the same time revealed a hint of loneliness and coldness. Such contradictory characteristics intertwined, making it difficult for people to look away.

Isabel Smith, who had grown up seeing handsome men and beautiful women, had to admit that Percy Stanton's appearance was beyond words. His delicate and beautiful face, indifferent yet gorgeous eyes, and the soft color of his lips... They all seemed perfect, like a celestial being, which made Isabel think of the "forbidden desire" in Japanese comics.

Percy seemed to sense Isabel's approach, and he turned his head to see her not far away. He extinguished the cigarette in his hand, threw it into the trash can, and opened the car door first to get in.

Isabel sat in the backseat as she did on the ride there, and Percy glanced at her through the rearview mirror. His mood seemed to worsen, and he silently started the car, speeding away from Starhaven University.

Since Percy suddenly gave Isabel the cold shoulder, there wasn't much conversation between them on the way back to her apartment.

Percy drove directly to the underground parking lot of Isabel's apartment, parked the car, and got out without even looking at her. He headed straight for the elevator, not even waiting for her, and took it to the floor they were staying on.

By the time Isabel returned to the apartment Percy had arranged for her, he was already sitting stably on the living room sofa.

Isabel bent down, changed her slippers, and walked into the room. As she passed Percy, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her, pulling her into his arms. Without any warning, he rolled her onto the sofa, lowered his head, and fiercely sealed her lips with a kiss.

His kiss was urgent and forceful, as if he wanted to swallow her whole.

At first, Isabel struggled a little, but soon closed her eyes and let him kiss her.

Her submission both angered and excited Percy, while Isabel could only feel that this night would be difficult to endure. She didn't know how long it lasted, but when exhaustion overcame her, it felt like a relief, and she fell into a deep slumber.

...

When Isabel woke up, it was the second day, and the room was as empty as usual, leaving only her by herself.

She rolled over and felt a burning pain, which forced a muffled moan from her lips. Raising her head, she glanced at the large clock on the wall; it was 4:30 in the early morning.

Although she was tired and hadn't slept for long, her sleepiness had vanished. In the quiet night, a wave of loneliness enveloped Isabel from head to toe as she lay on her bed. As was her habit, she picked up the TV remote control and turned on the bedroom television. The Finance Channel host's pleasant voice filled the room, and Isabel finally felt a little more at ease.

During her six years in the United States, she had lived alone in an empty house. She often had nightmares, either seeing her parents drenched in blood or hearing a baby's heart-wrenching cries. When waking from a nightmare at midnight, the house was always eerily silent, scaring her so much that her hands and feet went cold. Eventually, she formed a habit of sleeping with the television on, and that way, when she woke up, there would be some noise to comfort her.

"As we all know, in five days, Smith Corporation's 30th Annual Celebration will commence. It had been planned for Smith Corporation to announce its partnership with the Maxwell Group at the Annual Celebration, but recently, numerous companies have been extending olive branches to the financially strong Maxwell Group. Some of these companies have been in frequent contact with the Maxwell Group, so it is possible that the Maxwell Group may change partners this year. Let's turn to a detailed report—"