Chapter 169
At this moment. the live room was buzzing with excitement over their favorite couples.
Who can relate? My smile is harder to hide than a firearm in plain sight! ]
[The PrexC couple is just too sweet, I feel like my dead heart just started beating again!]
[Did you see how red his ears got? He’s barely in his twenties. Besides holding his pee, what else can he possibly hold“]
[With such an innocent puppy like him, how does Cynthia manage to keep her composure?]
As everyone was deep into their shipping frenzy, a black jacket was suddenly tossed over Cynthia’s shoulders, covering the bit of cleavage that was showing
Preston and Cynthia both froze for a moment. Before Preston could even react, Jonathan’s cold voice cut through the air, “Preston, head to the green room. The director wants to speak with you.”
Preston looked completely bewildered Jonathan suddenly glanced up at the drone, who was happily soaring in the sky. His sharp gaze was as chilling as an ice blade.
From the other side of the monitor, Jason’s eyes met Jonathan’s sharp stare. He shivered suddenly. This was one of the terms. Jonathan set for joining the show.
He bad the right to make any requests during the recording or even stop the show if he wanted. Of course, he would cover any losses. As the director, Jason had to cooperate.
Jason immediately got the hint and said, “Preston, please go to the green room. The production team has a secret mission for you.”
Preston was doubtful, naturally. But since most of the photos had already been taken, getting a chance to leave felt like a relief. He was almost at his breaking point.
Preston stood up and walked towards the dark room. Cynthia was still half–lying on the bed. Her black hair cascaded like waterfall, naturally curly, casually draped over her shoulders.
Her face had just a light touch of makeup, you might even call it bare–faced. But those captivating eyes could steal souls She lazed about in a carefree manner, like a cat lounging in a sunny spot, lazily napping.
Yet, every little movement radiated charm and allure. It made people lose their senses and fall under her spell
Cynthia lazily sat up. Jonathan’s suit jacket had already been tossed aside by her. Even though she was sitting, there was no sign of looking up to Jonathan in her gaze. Instead, there was a hint of disdain.
Jonathan, do you have any other business?”
Jonathan stared at Cynthia. In the past few days, his mood was like a stormy sky, dark and brooding, ready to unleash a downpour at any moment.
But no matter how he tried to explain, Cynthia appeared uninterested in any association with him. All of them had already been exposed, and he still needed to think about what to do next.
Yet frustratingly, he couldn’t even handle the basic relationships properly. At this point, there was no way Cynthia could escape the web Whitney had crafted.
He speculated every day about Whitney’s actual motives. Besides, he thought, ‘how would she react when she found out that the person Preston liked was Cynthia? Whitney should be returning to the country soon.
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He had to handle these matters before then. “Cynthia, your clothes are wet. Co change into something dry”
No matter how Jonathan looked at it, he found Cynthia’s clothesian eyesore. The waves crashed in, spraying water. The herm of Cynthia’s white shirt was already wet.
Yet Cynthia gave him a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Mind your own business, okay?”
After saying that. Cynthia stood up and left. But she didn’t head towards the tent.
Nina had already walked over to Jonathan’s side. The photographer followed her.
Nina could see that Jonathan was really angry now. His fingers were clenched into fists, and veins stood out on his hands.
Is Jonathan really that concerned just because Cynthia took a few photos with someone else?
The photographer came over and asked. Jonathan, are we still shooting?”
Jonathan glanced over, and the photographer wisely backed away
Nina walked over to Jonathan and gently tugged on his sleeve. Jonathan, what’s wrong?”
Jonathan finally managed to calm himself. He turned around and put on his usual demeanor. Tm fine, Nima. Go ahead and rest; I just need some time alone.”
Nina didn’t dare say anything more right then. After Jonathan spoke, he left immediately, heading off in the direction Cynthia had gone.
Seeing this, Nina felt a chill in her heart.
Cynthia was heading towards the forest. Her gut told her she might miss lunch again today, so she needed to quickly see if there was anything tasty nearby. Who knows, maybe she could catch a wild rabbit to roast.
But before she could get into the forest, while passing by a rocky wall, a force suddenly yanked her arm, and she was dragged into a crack between the rocks.
Someone clamped a hand over her mouth. The moment her arm was touched, Cynthia already knew who it was–Jonathan loved pulling off these surprise attacks.
She wanted to scream–she didn’t want to put up with him anymore.
However, the crack was very narrow. It was meant for only one person and with two, her body was pinned tightly with no
room to move.
Jonathan had planned this all along. His large hand grabbed both of her wrists and pinned them behind her back while he covered her mouth with his other hand.
Cynthia had no idea what Jonathan was up to. But for some reason, deep down, she didn’t want to play along. Unable to move, she opened her mouth and bit down on the hand Jonathan was using to cover her mouth.
These past few days, Cynthia had been bottling up her frustration. So she didn’t hold back at all this time. The moment she bit down, she tasted a hint of blood in her mouth.
Jonathan winced from the pain, but he didn’t let go of Cynthia. He just furrowed his brows slightly, his deep eyes fixed on
her.
Cynthia locked eyes with him. Initially, it was a challenge, but then something changed. In Jonathan’s eyes, she saw a mix of emotions, mostly heartache, and a hint of deep affection.
Cynthia paused for a moment, then suddenly noticed Skippy darting around outside the crevice, seemingly looking for
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something
Suddenly, it hit Cynthia. Jonathan was trying to avoid the drone
Soon, unable to find anyone, the drone returned disappointed. t Jonathan still didn’t take his hand off Cynthia, his eyes were unwaveringly fixed on her.
Cynthia cursed under her breath. Those eyes of his could warmaven a dog’s heart. Back then, when she was upset, he always. tried to cheer her up like this.
He always stared at her with his deeply affectionate, wounded eyes, and every time, Cynthia would give in. But not now!
Cynthia glared back fiercely Jonathan seemed momentarily surprised, finally removing his hand from her mouth.
Jonathan, stop pretending. I’m not buying it anymore”
Jonathan’s eyebrow instinctively raised. This time, he wasn’t pretending; he just hadn’t looked at her properly for so long.
Jonathan said, “I need to talk to you
“I don’t want to hear any of your nonsense,” Cynthia said.
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