Rose remained silent throughout the ride, and Elliot didn't say a word either. The sports car raced down the road, and this tense atmosphere persisted until they arrived at the villa's entrance.
Due to the high speed of the car, Rose felt dizzy as she opened her door. Before she could step out, Elliot quickly walked over from the driver's seat and lifted her up on his shoulder before striding towards the villa.
Already feeling nauseous, being carried by him made Rose even more dizzy. She almost vomited but managed to pat Elliot's shoulder while saying weakly, "Put me down... I feel sick... please!"
Elliot refused to let go of her; instead he held onto her tighter as he continued walking upstairs towards his bedroom. He placed Rose on his bed before closing the door with a loud thud.
The sound of that slamming door made Rose jump in fright. After being put down on the bed, she felt relieved and patted her chest while sitting up halfway. She immediately noticed that Elliot was standing next to closed door with an ominous expression on his face which gave her a bad feeling deep inside.
Feeling uneasy about what might happen next, Rose spoke softly,"What are you going to do?"
Elliot stood by the door staring deeply into Rose's eyes with dark pupils like those of a predator hunting its prey in a forest; it sent shivers down her spine.
This was not something she had seen since returning home from abroad - this side of Elliot was new and scary for her.
Rose's mind became muddled as everything seemed so confusing today; under extreme anxiety and fear caused by Elliott's stare, she nearly panicked but realized there was no way out since he blocked off any escape route through that closed door behind him.
"Rose," said Elliott slowly approaching closer one step at time while speaking in low magnetic voice which sounded coldly indifferent within their empty room. "Did I not tell you something before?"
"What did you say? Don't come any closer!" exclaimed Rose frantically.
Was Elliott crazy? He had caused chaos at airport earlier today; now what else did he plan to do?
"It seems like you've forgotten everything," said Elliott towering over the bed looking down upon Rose. His eyes were filled with malice mixed with some cruelty.
He had said something important which she must remember!
"You get out of here!" Rose was provoked by his cold demeanor. She wasn't even angry about the scene he caused at the airport today. Who gave him the right to humiliate her like that? And he even hit Lawrence, making a spectacle for so many people to laugh at!
Rose's temper flared, and she didn't care how displeased Elliot looked. She made a move to slide off the bed, determined not to be condescendingly scrutinized by him. She refused to show any weakness.
A black shadow flashed before her eyes, and Rose suddenly felt a weight on her body. The familiar light scent enveloped her whole body as it approached.
Rose was stunned, then became furious. She pushed and shoved Elliot with all her might, but didn't put all her weight on him. Her face turned red uncontrollably and she yelled, "Elliot, what are you doing? Get out of here!"
The man pinned her hands above her head, pressing her into the soft blankets. His legs were skillfully placed to trap her, making it impossible for her to break free. She felt utterly helpless, like a bird trapped in a cage, no matter how she struggled, there was no escape.
"Rose, you are my wife, legally speaking! Since you married me, don't even think about running away for the rest of your life." Elliot looked at her struggling and resisting under him, his face becoming even darker. His handsome face was almost dripping with ink. "I won't let you run away again, remember that!"
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