Anna was completely hopeless. Her struggles and kicks didn't work at all. She didn't know who else could save her except for Bryce, so she instinctively called out his name.
When Jimmy heard Bryce's name, his eyes narrowed with jealousy and he sealed Anna's red lips shut.
Anna was powerless to resist and tears of pain streamed down her face, sparkling as they fell onto Jimmy's hand.
Her tears annoyed him inexplicably.
Looking at the helpless girl, especially those star-like eyes, Jimmy saw flashes of memories from the past.
Thinking about something made the man press his lips together.
Just like when they were children, every time she cried it would make her eyes red and pitifully cute appearance that made him unable to continue what he was doing next.
Even though they had spent half a year together, why couldn't he see any familiarity in her eyes towards him?
Jimmy frowned uncertainly. Although he wasn't sure what happened after she was taken away by her family but he knew that just like years ago when faced with her tears again now left him powerless to resist them once more.
His slender index finger gently wiped away the tear from the corner of Anna's eye as he said softly, "I don't want to hurt you.".
As soon as he finished his words, Jimmy got off the bed and began fixing his clothes while Anna quickly sat up on the bed with fragile emotions.
"You already have," choked out Anna whose swollen watery gaze still held intense hatred until it reached its limit.
Jimmy sighed before finishing up getting dressed while speaking in an icy voice, "If you don't want to be caught by reporters outside, then stay here for another half hour before leaving."
It wasn't until she heard the sound of door closing that Anna slowly opened up her tear-stained clear pupils. Even though Jimmy had left but there still lingered in room his unique male scent which constantly reminded Anna about last night's absurdity.
Her heart trembled, her nose twitched and she uncontrollably shed more tears.
After some time passed, she finally calmed down and picked up her phone.
Anna thought about calling the police immediately but then remembered what Jimmy said. So what if she called the police?
He's so powerful in this city that exposing his evil deeds is impossible and might even bring endless troubles to my struggling family.
What should I do?
At this moment, Anna thought of Bryce. She immediately dialed Bryce's phone number, but he didn't answer and she didn't have the courage to call again.
She was afraid that Bryce would find out about her being with Jimmy last night and even more afraid that Bryce would see her embarrassment.
Anna couldn't figure it out. She was celebrating her birthday with Bryce, so why did she end up with Jimmy after just one drink?
Bryce, what role are you playing in all of this?
After hesitating for a while, Anna silently put down the phone.
After tidying up a bit and making sure no one was outside anymore, Anna finally left the room that had filled her with pain, fear and grievances.
...
Looking at J. S. Entertainment's signboard from inside his red sports car parked outside the building entrance, Bryce felt uncertain about things for once.
Everything must have gone according to plan by now...
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