Chapter 22: Chapter 22: A Sudden Thud on the Wall Chapter 22: Chapter 22: A Sudden Thud on the Wall Cherish Turner was completely speechless, lowering her head and kneeling on top of William Griffith, looking like a little slave: âBoss, do whatever you want, Iâm at your mercyâ¦â
Hearing her say this, a smug, sly look appeared in William Griffithâs eyes.
Suddenly, he gently stroked Cherish Turnerâs head with his large palm, treating her as though she were his pet.
Cherish Turner didnât know if it was just her imagination, but in the morning light, William Griffithâs affectionate gaze seemed to carry a hint of melancholy.
But his actions always made Cherish Turnerâs heart race inexplicably; this feeling was too dangerous, she couldnât allow herself to be engulfed by it.
Brushing William Griffithâs hand away, Cherish Turner tousled her hair, deliberately avoiding his gaze, and got out of bed.
âYou can decide laterâ¦â she said, trying to slip away, but was stopped by William Griffith again.
âClear your schedule for Saturday.â
What for?
Cherish Turner turned around, looking at him with confusion.
âPretend to be my girlfriend, and our previous grievances will be wiped clean.â In the morning light, William Griffith spoke with a radiant expression.
âNo! Anything but that!â
âWhy?â
Cherish Turner was momentarily tongue-tied, unable to voice her reasons, but insistently said it was impossible.
William Griffithâs expression darkened; he thought of Thomas Harrisonâs words, that perhaps there was someone else in Cherishâs heart, and felt stifled.
Seeing his son Lewis standing to the side, watching them wide-eyed, William Griffith deliberately said, âLewis, go back to your own room.â
Lewis spread his hands in compliance, understanding that his fatherâs gaze meant he was angry. Every time Lewis got scolded for misbehaving, his father had that look in his eyes. It seemed the pretty sister was in trouble!
After Lewis left, William Griffith got out of bed and began to close in on the flustered Cherish Turner, step by step.
âWhatâ¦what are you trying to do, William Griffith? Donât you dare!â
Facing imminent disaster, she was still putting on a brave front. Sometimes, William really found that Cherish had worn away at his patience.
But what could he do? Being too aggressive would only scare her away!
With that thought, William felt extremely irritated!
Suddenly, watching Cherish Turnerâs retreating steps, William strode forward, pinning her against the wall with their bodies pressed closely together.
His overwhelmingly powerful presence instantly overwhelmed her senses, making her acutely aware that this was no longer a dream.
She closed her eyes, shutting him out completely.
Seeing her closed eyes, William smiled, an unrestrained, wicked smile.
Then, one hand hooked around her waist, pulling her tightly to his side, while the other handâ
He forced her clenched jaw open, leaving her no chance to resist.
With her face set in a determined expression, he pinched her cheeks, lowered his head, and without warning, his lips met hers.
Boom!
The moment his lips touched hers, Cherish Turnerâs eyes suddenly widened!
Heâ¦heâ¦he actuallyâ¦kissed her?!
Her mind went blank!
Five seconds later, she finally reactedâ