Previously, when he learned about Rosalind’s mother’s death, he didn’t investigate further because he thought Rosalind and Malcolm were inseparable. As an outsider, he feared his interference would only make Rosalind hate him more. At that time, he indeed wanted to let go of Rosalind, start anew, and completely bid farewell to the past.
Based on this, Ulric did not pursue the matter. But clearly, he was wrong, terribly wrong! He had already taken 99 steps towards Rosalind without hesitation, but stopped at the last step!
Unaware of all this, Rosalind was busy organizing her materials, eagerly planning to meet B7 with Malcolm after work. She couldn’t afford to miss the chance to contact this elusive hacker. Even if Ulric canceled her entire month’s salary, she had to go today.
Four years! It took her four years of earning and saving money and asking around to contact B7. She needed the recovered surveillance footage to uncover the truth about her mother’s death. She knew she only had one chance and must hit the mark without giving Sirena or Ulric’s parents any breathing room. If they noticed anything amiss, they could easily destroy the evidence or even cover up her existence.
Rosalind had gone through great lengths to obtain that formatted surveillance hard drive. It was the only possible evidence to reveal the murderer. In this matter, she couldn’t even trust Ulric.
As time ticked by, it was finally time to leave work. Fearing Ulric might give her trouble, Rosalind wasted no time grabbing her bag and leaving the office. Malcolm was already waiting downstairs. When he saw her, he rolled down the car window and waved enthusiastically.
Clutching the bag with the hard drive tightly, she hurried towards him. Suddenly, she felt a strong force grip her shoulders from behind, immobilizing her! Malcolm’s face changed instantly when he saw who it was.
It was Ulric. That familiar scent told Rosalind who it was without needing to turn around. She panicked, mainly worried that the hard drive in her bag would be taken away!
“You’re working overtime today; you can’t leave,” Ulric’s voice came from above her head.
Rosalind slightly raised her face and met his deep eyes. “I said I can’t work overtime today.”
“Then you’re not allowed to leave with him either,” Ulric’s tone was unusually assertive, leaving no room for objection.
Rosalind struggled but couldn’t break free from his strong grip. “This is my personal freedom; after work, I can leave with whoever I want!”
Seeing Malcolm stepping out of his car across the street and walking towards them, Rosalind hadn’t yet relaxed when suddenly Ulric cupped her face firmly with both hands and pressed his lips down hard!
The kiss was intense from the beginning, with no gentle transition-only his burning tongue exploring and conquering, as if trying to take away all her breath! It felt more like a punishment than a kiss! Whether punishing her or himself was unclear.
Rosalind froze for a second before pushing him away with all her might. But Ulric’s tall and strong body wasn’t affected by her efforts at all! “Mmm… mmm!” Seeing that hitting him didn’t work, she bit down on his thin lips in desperation.
Soon, a metallic taste of blood spread in her mouth!