Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game

But why must women always be subject to others?

”President Hughes, if you think the collateral is still inadequate, then I can have the entire Thompson Clan guarantee for our Hayward. After all, it is our parent company.” Nora Thompson had her own conviction, everything was legitimate, and she held land in her hands that was valuable enough.

She still carried a bit of scholarly naivety, with some stubbornness. She just didn’t believe that this matter couldn’t be accomplished.

Joshua Hughes smiled meaningfully: ”Miss Thompson, after all, this is a big case, and banks are tightening things up right now...”

Joshua Hughes hadn’t finished speaking when Avery Jane suddenly stood up, took the document, and almost threw it at Joshua Hughes’s broad chest.

”Hurry up and sign it. You’re very good at making things difficult for women, aren’t you? It’s already dark, and the food here is not good at all. I want to go home.”

Avery Jane turned her head, thinking about how to make Joshua Hughes sign the document. She herself was in deep trouble, how could she bear to see her graceful and noble senior fall into the same circumstances?

Abel Chase looked bewildered and puzzled. This private restaurant, from decoration to dishes, was top-notch, and the price was shockingly high. Because they were hosting Joshua Hughes, no one dared to slack off.

Girls like Nora Thompson are better, unlike this pampered and reckless woman who is unreasonable and annoying.

”Okay, you don’t like this, order something else.”

Joshua Hughes held the document. What was wrong with this little woman today? Why was she so fired up?

Yet somehow, she had a unique charm, much better than her cold demeanor. Even when she was being willful, she had a captivating allure that made his heart itch.

”It’s getting dark, I’m going back, hurry up and sign it.”

Avery Jane didn’t know what to say to make him sign quickly, so she had no choice but to lean down and whisper in his ear.

”It’s getting dark, don’t you want a child?”

This hint should be clear enough. Anyway, she thought he would likely not let her off tonight, so taking the initiative might help Nora Thompson.

Joshua Hughes felt his brain explode; she was suggesting that it’s dark and he should go home to do what he loves doing?

He couldn’t believe his ears, and Avery Jane’s face was starting to blush: ”You don’t want it anymore?”

Wasn’t he insanely eager to have a child, and now talking about this wasn’t enough?

Avery Jane bit her lip helplessly and looked at him.

Joshua Hughes’s lips curled into a joyful smile, and with a wave of his hand, he signed his name on the document.

He then stood up, wrapped his arm around her waist, and a joyous laugh emanated from his broad chest.

Damn it, what was this?

Alexander King was about to collapse; he just watched his longtime friend be bitten on the ear by this woman and then betrayed?

And she didn’t even glance at him; this was definitely prioritizing lust over friendship.

Meanwhile, Nora Thompson quietly watched the changes on the table, witnessing the man across from her shifting expression, and she smiled faintly. Today, this whole event was truly unexpected.

”Let me host tonight; everyone, please don’t be shy.”

Joshua Hughes bid farewell to everyone in high spirits, hugged the petite Avery Jane, and walked out.

”Charlotte, President Hughes really is strange. We are asking him for help, but he ended up treating the meal.”

Abel Chase took the document; the words on it were like Joshua Hughes himself, sharp, clear, and extraordinarily domineering.

”Let’s eat; so many dishes would be such a waste.” Nora Thompson slowly relaxed and picked up her chopsticks to start eating.

The business world is truly challenging. If it weren’t for Avery Jane today, who knows how this would have dragged on.

She owed Alexander King a favor, which she would rather not owe.

Because if you’re going to end it, it should be clean and leave no possibilities; it’s too exhausting otherwise.

Just married for less than a month, her detached heart over the years kept rising and falling because of all his actions, which was too tiring. She didn’t want it anymore.

”Nora Thompson, can we talk properly?”

Alexander King cursed that lust-forgetting friend over ten thousand times and then worked to calm his nearly murderous impulse, maintaining a placid smile to speak with Nora Thompson.

”Sure, let’s talk when I’m done with this busy period.”

Of course, it could be a proper talk. Even though she felt upset and was guilty of a grave mistake, all of these were her inevitable lessons in life. Although her marriage with him was ephemeral as a firework, she played her moves without regret.

Alexander King annoyedly watched his young wife eat like a lady, eating in small bites. That Chase fool was happily eating beside her too.

For a moment, he lost all appetite.

But who could be blamed?

Others now could eat freely before him, recalling amusing anecdotes from university abroad, while he couldn’t express any anger. How was it even discovered?

Why did Nora Thompson know so clearly?

He wasn’t an indiscreet person. Alexander King furrowed his brows with anxiety; although it’s said often walking by the riverside, one would eventually get wet shoes, but he had always kept his affairs with Jade Willow discreet.

The meal was finished quickly. Alexander King wanted to send Nora Thompson home, but it seemed he couldn’t. Her father had equipped her with a top-notch white business car, and the Thompson Family’s loyal servant Tigeri stood by the car.

Alexander King touched his nose, feeling utterly dull as he drove his car, pondering all the way about Joshua Hughes’s strange behavior today. As the car turned direction, it sped towards Imperial Garden.

The relationship between the two men naturally needed no further explanation; they were brothers for many years.

Since Joshua Hughes agreed to this meal, it meant he agreed to the matter. Why did he suddenly sign the document?

This friend-betraying person, mostly because of the woman beside him, what did she say that made him sign immediately?

As the car drove, Alexander King not only thought about Joshua Hughes’s abnormal actions but also reflected on which matter since their marriage would have made Nora Thompson suspicious.

He had to find it out, or he wouldn’t rest in peace.

As night deepened, Joshua Hughes stopped the car.

Avery Jane stepped out, then was pulled into his chest, tightly embracing...

”Why?” Holding her, he exhaled with a captivating scent of musk.

His voice was low and raspy, as enticing as his breath.

”No reason, I don’t like eating with strangers.” Avery Jane quietly said, afraid that Joshua Hughes would find out anything.

It wasn’t a big deal for her to suffer a bit, but it wouldn’t be good to drag Nora Thompson into it.

The man’s smile deepened, looking at Avery Jane’s flushed face. Truly, she was a woman easily teased into a blush...