Chapter 161

Chapter 161

The courtyard was bathed in silver moonlight, while a thin frosting of snow covered the leaves of the oak trees and the Belds, painting a rather bleak picture.

Vincent, Stephanie, Graham, and Julianna were eating and drinking around the furnace, the cold a distant thought as they laughed and chatted. Midnight was upon them before they knew it, and julianna had become stoned

She sniffed her eyes damp while glancing at Vincent. “You’d better treat Stephie well! I feel so sorry that such a sweet girl has such a family. What more does she need to do to earn their concern? I’m second only to her, the most wonderful girl in the world! Julianna burst out laughing

Stephanie rested her hand on her forehead at the inebriated Julianna, who switched between tears and laughter, Julia has a room here. It’s on the second floor to your right facing the south Help her back to her room. Leave the cleaning to me and Vincent, she suggested.

Graham nodded and helped Julianna up, hooking his arm around her waist while making their way to the mansion

Julianna struggled. “Stay away from me. I want to continue drinking with my dear Stephie!”

“She’s Vincent’s, not yours, Graham corrected.

His words piqued Julianna, and she glared at him menacingly with wide eyes. “She’s mine if I say so!”

“She belongs to Vincent, Graham rectified her once more.

Julianna pursed her lips, tears threatening to fall at being aggrieved. “You blockhead. Why are you constantly at odds with me? I hate you!” With that, she began shoving him.

Graham had no choice but to carry her bridal style up the steps. I’m yours,” he uttered.

She muttered, “I don’t want a stinking man like you. Give me Stephie…

Graham coaxed, Tll shower later and smell better.”

“Graham is indeed far too dense. Julia will lose her mind. Stephanie stared at the pair in amusement as they entered the

mansion

Vincent finished disposing of the garbage and replied, “Graham has never dated before and has no idea how to coax girls.”

Stephanie tutted lightly, “You seem pretty good at it. Does this mean you’ve had plenty of experience in that regard?”

“Of course not. Vincent bent over and kissed the tip of her nose. “Do you really think so?”

“Absolutely,” Stephanie affirmed,

Vincent said suggestively. “There’s more I haven’t shown you. Fancy testing them out?

“No, thanks Stephanie glowered at him and doused the furnace fire with bottled water

Vincent grabbed her hand and pressed it against his lower abdomen. “You’ve got to extinguish the fire burning within me

Stephane warned, “Vincent!

“You’ll be screaming my name tonight!” he was unfazed by her resistance, rendering Stephanie speechless.

Julianna pushed Graham away once he was done helping her into the room on the second floor. “All right, sir. You may leave

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Sir Graham rubbed the furrow between his brows. Is she mistaking me for a service staff?‘ he groused internally.

Julianna divested herself of her clothing while she walked, leaving only her black lingerie on,

She stumbled toward the huge bed. Her flawless tan skin and shapely legs seemed to be glowing.

Graham swallowed visibly, and he queried hoarsely, “Julianna, do you need a hangover remedy?”

Julianna lay on the bed face–first and turned to face him. “You’re still here: I’m married, so don’t try making a move on me.”

Graham stepped forward and placed both hands on the bed as he stared at her. “Why did you strip your clothes off in front of another man then?”

When have I done such a thing?” she retorted.

Graham was at a loss.

Just then, Julianna got up and leaned over, frowning. “Why do you resemble that good–for–nothing Graham?”

Once again Graham stayed silent before grabbing her chin. “I am he.”

“Oh, so you’re that good–for–nothing!” she exclaimed.

Before Graham could respond, Julianna’s hands hooked around his neck, catching him off guard. “Graham…” Her voice

trailed off

His eyes were glued to her cherry lips as a blazing heat rose within him. “What’s wrong?”

Julianna’s lashes trembled. “I feel like throwing up.”

Since he’d experienced her non–stop vomiting previously, he carried and rushed her to the bathroom. Graham wiped the sweat off Julianna’s face as she puked her guts out into the toilet bowl. It had been a close call. He then helped her shower after she was finally done. It came naturally to him due to his previous experience..

Although Julianna appeared slim, she had curves in just the right places.

“I can’t promise I’ll be a gentleman next time,” Graham’s eyes landed on her sleeping figure in the bathtub as he gripped her chin and kissed her lips roughly.

He then proceeded to carry her out of the bathroom once he’d wrapped her in a towel to dry her hair.

Julianna turned over and continued sleeping, feeling comfortable.

On the other hand, Graham sucked in a deep breath and got a cold shower,

The following day, Julianna woke up naturally and rolled over lazily, only to be greeted by Graham staring at her narrow- eyed. She was so shocked that she shot straight up and shielded herself with her blanket, “Why are you here?”

“We are married. Of course, we have to sleep together, Graham answered.

Julianna inquired warily, “What did you do to me?”

Graliam moved into a seated position against the headboard. The loose bathrobe he wore revealed his muscular chest. “What do you think?

Instantly, Julianta’s eyes widened in shock. Her bathrobe was as disheveled as his. Nonetheless, nothing felt out of place, except for her sore hand.

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She leaped out of bed and dashed into the bathroom. It wasn’t until ensuring that there weren’t any marks on her neck and body in the mirror that she heaved a sigh of relief mixed with disappointment

After washing up, she exited the bathroom and saw Graham standing in a suit. Isn’t it the same one as yesterday?” she inquired.

It’s Vincent’s Graham glanced at his navy suit.

Julianna commented with her arins crossed, “You’re quite fast.”

Vincent delivered it last night. He worried about disturbing us this morning.” Graham’s lips curved upward.

“Why didn’t you leave?” Julianna was confused.

Graham indicated. “I can only leave in your car. By the way, Grandpa called and asked us to go back to the Whitlock residence for a meal.”

Julianna snorted. “Give me a minute. I’ll go to the dressing room and get changed.”

The smile on Graham’s face deepened as his eyes remained trained on her receding figure.

What she didn’t know was that her back was peppered with red marks when she removed her bathrobe to change clothes.

She departed together with Graham once she was done,

At the same time, Vincent slowly opened his eyes when he heard the noise of a car engine. He grabbed his phone to check the time and saw that it was already nine o’clock.

“What time is it?” Stephanie had woken up too and croaked.

Vincent replied, “Nine o’clock. Go back to sleep for a little longer. I’ll make breakfast for you.”

“A simple one will do. I’m going back to Starlight Design Studio to work on the gown in a bit,” she pointed out.

“Okay, I’ll go back to the office to deal with some projects and pick you up in the evening, Vincent stated.

She nodded. “Okay.”

Thus, Vincent got up first to wash up and prepare breakfast downstairs.

Stephanie lay in bed for about ten minutes more before getting up and heading into the bathroom. Upon seeing the garish marks all over her body, her mind was invaded with explicit images of the night before.

“Scream my name!”

“Your voice is music to my ears, Stephie.”

T’ll let you enjoy the most exquisite pleasure every night!”

Stephanie washed her face hastily and mused grudgingly. That demon, Vincent, is going to be the death of me!

A breakfast of sandwiches and warm milk was already ready when she finished washing up and made her way downstairs.

They ate facing one another at the dining table. Vincent caught sight of the milk residue on the corner of her lips, his eyes darkening as he took a napkin and wiped it off.

Stephane’s face burst into flames. “What are you looking at?”

“What a pleasing siglo, he remarked.

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She hissed. “Stop looking! Your mind has enough indecent thoughts a

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“Am I not even allowed to think about it? We’ve already done the deed. What more are you afraid of?” Vincent chuckled.

Vincent! Stephanie shrieked

He was entertained by her dramatic reaction. “Yes, Darling?”

Stephanie bit her lips. “Zip it. Or else. I’m moving out!

Vincent made the motion of zipping his lips and obediently did as told.

Zane had arrived once the pair finished breakfast and went out.

They got into the car in silence.

Neither of them spoke all the way until Starlight Design Studio. When Stephanie got out of the car, Vincent suddenly pulled her into his arms to kiss her amorously,

His rubbed his fingertips across her lips repeatedly. “I love these.”

Stephanie Harrumphed. “Never again!” After saying that, she pushed the door open and got out of the car, bolting into the design studio.

Vincent couldn’t help laughing when he saw her furiously retreating figure.

In order to finish up the dress, Stephanie went to work early and returned home late. Thus, Vincent barely saw her and was reminded of what loneliness felt like. This went on for a week until the gown was completed.

One day, Stephanie brought the gown to the Jimenez residence. She caught sight of Megan approaching her with a smile the moment she entered. “You’re here, Stephie. Her smile only filled Stephanie with disgust.

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