Chapter 160
Spoiled by Mr. Russell
Before Melanie could finish her words, Frank loosened his grip on her, letting her go. However, displeasure was written all over his face.
This sight of him made Melanie even more anxious than before. âSorry, Frank. I...â He turned to look at her. The rim of his glasses reflected spineâchilling light while his gaze was cold. âMel, I told you that you must satisfy me if you want your dreams to come true. Youâre no fun this way, you know that?â
He lit up a cigarette as he spoke. Then he took a puff and exhaled, the smoke circling them, blurring his face from her vision. It made his side profile appear mysterious. The sky was also getting dark, so Melanie couldnât get out of the car and leave the place alone. Besides, she had made many sacrifices, so how could she stop now? Biting her lip, she considered the situation.
Then, she said softly, âDonât be mad, Frank. I couldnât accept it because it was sudden, but Iâve thought about it, and youâre right. We must live and enjoy the present. No matter what you want, Iâd be willing to comply if you treat me well!â âThatâs right, babe. Iâll only give you the best in the world.â He held her chin and exhaled smoke in her face. The smoke choked her, causing her to cough. She gritted her teeth and told herself this was the price of her dreams. She could do anything for her future!
When they arrived at the hotel, Melanie slumped in the passenger seat. She did not want to move, as her body was sore all over. Even if she told herself that she had to withstand everything Frank did, she did not know how much longer her body could take it.
âMel, weâre here,â he turned to look at her and said gently.
He would resume his gentlemanâlike appearance when they were in the publicâs eye. However, she now knew that he was a different person in private, and this made her fear him. âThen Iâll head back to the room first,â she said, removing her seatbelt.
Frank smiled and leaned closer to her. âWhose room are you returning to?â
Although Melanie felt repelled by him, she forced a smile on her face and said in a cutesy manner, âFrank, stop messing with me. Iâm exhausted, so let me have a good rest first, okay?â âOf course.â He gave her a peck on her cheek before sitting upright in his seat.
Melanie got out of the car and watched as he drove to the parking lot. Once his car was gone, she hobbled into the hotel.
However, she saw someone standing there as soon as she entered the door. The man was staring at her, his gaze dark, and he exuded a gloomy air around him. He had not spoken yet, but she could already feel a thunderstorm coming her way. Melanieâs heart skipped a beat as she said, âNâNate?â