Jane was startled and instinctively struggled, “Patrick!”
Patrick remained calm and carried Jane back to the room, throwing her onto the bed.
As soon as her elbow touched the soft blanket, Jane had a bad feeling. She tried to get up but Patrick had already pressed down on her.
His knee was firmly planted between Jane’s legs while he tugged at his own tie. He looked down at Jane with a hint of superiority in his eyes.
Seeing the turbulent emotions in Patrick’s gaze, Jane realized that she may have gone too far with what she said earlier.
“Patrick…” Jane blinked and barely managed to sit up but one of Patrick’s hands had already grabbed her wrist and pushed it aside.
Patrick tossed his tie aside and unbuttoned his shirt, revealing delicate collarbones and fair chest. He lowered his voice as he leaned closer to Jane.
“Well then, why don’t you take a good look at my body?”
The dangerous tone in Patrick’s voice made Jane’s heart tremble slightly.
“It could be better,” said Jane with a slight smile on her lips as she sized up Patrick.
“What needs improving?” asked Patrick as he leaned forward until their noses almost touched.
Jane lowered her gaze while hooking one hand under Patrick’s chin. “Why don’t you guess?”
“Then why don’t you put it on for me…” The desire in Patrick’s eyes grew stronger along with his low murmurs which only added more ambiguity between them.
However, just when their lips were about to meet each other’s, phone rang from inside Patrick’s pocket.
He frowned a bit, showing displeasure, but had no intention of answering the call. After all, he had more important things on his mind.
However, Jane remained clear-headed. She nudged Patrick’s lip and said, “What if it’s something urgent?”
Though reluctant, Patrick had to pick up his phone when Jane spoke. Surprisingly, it was a call from Mike.
Adjusting his expression, Patrick answered, “What’s up, Grandpa?”
Mike asked, “Why did it take you so long to pick up?”
Glancing at Jane beside him, Patrick calmly replied, “Handling important matters.”
Jane blushed when Patrick pulled her into his arms after she had patted his arm.
“Is your girl with you? Perfect, both of you come back to the family tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow?” Patrick pondered for a moment, as tomorrow didn’t seem like an important day.
“Yeah, isn’t it my birthday? If you dare tell me you forgot, I’ll make sure to give you a good scolding!”
The old man’s voice became excited.
However, Patrick showed no reaction on his face. “Isn’t your birthday in four days?”
Patrick believed he hadn’t remembered it incorrectly.
“Come back early and stay. I also miss Jane.”
Though Patrick didn’t particularly like returning to the Pansy family, considering there was no one he liked there except the old man, he didn’t hesitate to agree, given the grandfather’s request.
Meanwhile, in the Pansy family’s hall, Melissa sat on the sofa and seemed to remember something. She turned to Florence beside her.
“Florence, Grandpa’s birthday banquet is in a few days, and Patrick will definitely come back,” Melissa said with a smile.
With a cold glint in her eyes, Florence coldly replied, “Yes, he will come back and bring that bitch Jane with him.”
Just the thought of Patrick and Jane’s engagement party made Florence feel like something had stabbed her chest. Jane’s arrogant face seemed to linger in her mind.
Thinking about this, Florence unconsciously clenched her fists, and her nails dug into her palms without her realizing.
Why does it have to be that wretched Jane?
However, Melissa was startled by Florence’s ferocious expression and couldn’t help but speak, “Florence…”
Melissa’s voice brought Florence back to her senses, and she quickly resumed her usual gentle yet cold demeanor.
“Florence, anyway, Patrick and Jane are just engaged now. You still have a chance.”
“You’re right.” Florence looked at her newly manicured nails, a hint of a smile appearing on her lips. “Last time I didn’t do anything to Jane. This time at the party, I’ll make sure to ruin Jane’s reputation.”
“Is there anything I can help with?”
Melissa, who usually looked down on Jane, was genuinely concerned upon hearing Florence’s plans.
Florence’s eyes flickered, and she chuckled softly, “Of course, there is.”
…
With Mike’s birthday approaching, Jane naturally began preparing gifts. However, after searching and searching, she hadn’t found anything satisfactory, and she felt a bit distressed.
Even her facial expression wasn’t good, and Osborn noticed the change.
After the meeting, Osborn caught up with Jane’s steps.
“What happened? Your face doesn’t look good. Is something wrong?” Osborn’s tone carried a hint of concern.
Jane hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, “Nothing, it’s just that Mike’s birthday is coming up, and I haven’t chosen a gift.”
Jane naturally didn’t hide anything from Osborn. After all, every time Mike’s birthday came around, the Pansy family held a party and invited many people, with Osborn naturally being one of them.
Upon hearing this, Osborn suddenly realized, and he couldn’t help but smile, “Need me to help you pick one?”
“You?” Jane was surprised.
“What’s wrong, don’t you trust me?” Osborn raised an eyebrow, his smile deepening.
Jane chuckled but shook her head. These were trivial matters she could handle on her own.
There was a hint of disappointment in Osborn’s eyes, but he didn’t say anything. Instead, he walked alongside Jane.
At that moment, someone tapped Jane’s shoulder, causing her to separate from Osborn.
Jane turned around in surprise and found Joseph standing in front of her. Despite his smile, his gaze was fixed on Osborn’s face.
“How did you get in?” Jane squinted. She remembered clearly that she had confirmed at the front desk that Joseph wouldn’t be allowed in.
Yet here he was, standing in front of her.
“It’s a secret.” Joseph gestured mysteriously, pretending to be profound.
Jane looked at him with a subtle expression. “What are you up to again?”
“Of course, I came to have a meal with you.” Joseph stood between Osborn and Jane without a change in expression.
People had to be one hundred percent vigilant against potential threats.
“But we agreed…”
Jane helplessly touched her forehead, but Joseph, from somewhere, had learned a trick and playfully tugged at Jane’s sleeve.
“Come on, come on.”
Seeing Jane’s impatient expression, Osborn directly spoke up, “Sorry, Jane has already agreed to have dinner with me. You can leave.”
Joseph glared at Osborn with displeasure.
Click!
The sound of a shutter quietly rang out from somewhere in the shadows.