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Chapter 33. A Fickle Madman
Chapter 33: A Fickle Madman
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The next day, Riley, guessing Jake was at work, took a taxi to his villa. At the entrance, she saw a pair of pink snow boots. Before she could react, she heard a familiar female voice from the bedroom.
“Ah, Gege, don’t… my back still hurts.”
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“No, it tickles.”
“You’re such a hypocrite.”
It took Riley a moment to process what she’d heard. She felt awkward, unsure whether to leave or sneakily retrieve her wallet. She saw her wallet on the sofa and hesitated before approaching. She planned to grab it while they were occupied.
But she bumped into Ava, wearing a silk camisole. Ava stared, surprised but also triumphant. She sashayed towards Riley.
“Xuejie (senior), what are you doing at Gege’s house?”
Riley felt awkward, especially seeing Ava flaunt her hickeys. Riley noticed the deep bite marks on her chest. Jake was brutal.
“I’m here to get something. I’ll leave immediately.” She started towards the living room.
Ava blocked her path, acting like the mistress of the house.“Get something? There’s nothing here that belongs to you. Get out.” She’d finally slept with Jake, only to hear him call Riley’s name all night. She’d held back all night, finally losing it.
Riley remained calm.“I’ll leave as soon as I get my things.”
Ava, breaking down, yelled, “No! Get out! This is my house!”
Jake’s deep voice echoed from the bedroom.“Who are you telling to get out?” Riley sighed, seeing Jake emerge. Ava’s outburst had awakened the madman. She still felt shaken from his words in the stairwell.
Jake, in a bathrobe, walked towards her, his gaze fixed on her. He opened his mouth.“So you’ve thought it over?”
Knowing he’d misunderstood, she tried to remain calm.“My wallet’s here. I’ll take it and leave
Jake approached, Ava looking at him with a pout.“Gege…”
Jake’s expression didn’t change. He pulled Ava into a hug, speaking softly, “Baby, don’t you have classes? I’ll have the driver take you to school.”
Ava’s eyes widened in disbelief. He was sending her away? Her eyes welled up.“Gege,” she whined, clinging to
to him, “Everywhere hurts. Why are you being SO cruel?”
A storm brewed in Jake’s eyes, but he remained outwardly calm.“Be good. Go to school. I like obedient girls.”
Ava, unwilling to leave, clung to his neck.
Jake’s suppressed anger erupted. He leaned down, whispering menacingly, “Get out. Don’t make me angry.”
Ava froze, her face a mask of disbelief. The man who’d been so affectionate just hours ago was sending her away for Riley.
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She felt resentment but didn’t dare to defy him. She knew him well; his affection was a facade masking a volatile temper.
Ava released him, kissing his face lightly.“Gege, I’ll be good. Don’t be angry.”
Jake smiled warmly, ruffling her hair.“Good girl. Go change.”
Ava nodded and left, glaring at Riley.
Riley felt exasperated. If Ava hadn’t provoked her, this wouldn’t have happened.
With Ava gone, only Jake and Riley remained. He looked at the wallet on the sofa. She’d really come for her wallet. She’d timed it perfectly. This angered him.
wallet.”
He picked up the wallet, toying with it like a precious artifact. He said languidly, “Riley, you came to take care of me last night, making hangover soup. You still care about me, don’t you?” Riley didn’t answer. She reached for her wallet.“Give me my
I said yesterday?” Jake didn’t hand it over.“Have you thought about what Riley laughed, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.“Jake, do you think I’m that cheap?” Jake was taken aback. She didn’t bother explaining, snatching her wallet and turning to leave. The door was locked. Riley cursed under her breath, her temper flaring. She glared at him.“Open the door!”
Jake rose, approaching her, his gaze fixated on her like a predator stalking its prey. Riley backed away until her back hit the door. Her heart pounded; her hands clenched. He stopped a step away.“Riley, you still don’t understand me.”
Riley looked away, coldly.“Jake, let me go.”
He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him.“Weren’t we good together? You were good to n weren’t you?”
Riley slapped his hand away, furious.“Sleeping with someone else while clinging to me, Jake aren’t you disgusting?”
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