The man covered Angela’s mouth with his hand, which muffled her screams. She ripped her sheet mask off, enraged, and glared at the man who had mysteriously appeared in her room-Richard. Yes, the man standing beside her couch was none other than Richard Lloyd.
“You… How did you get in?” Her initial shock had transformed into rage. She recalled that her mother had assured her that not even a bird would be able to break through the state-of-the-art security system at their home. So, how does this man, much bigger than a bird, get in?
Then, in an angry voice, she said, “You should know that the area around my house is installed with electrical lines. So, how did you get in here? Do you want to die? You’ll be completely burned to a crisp if you step on one of those lines!”
The man remained silent for a moment before he finally smiled faintly. “Are you about me?”
Angela, whose face was flushed with anger, clenched her teeth. “You’re overthinking it. Why would I be worried about you?”
Richard sat on the couch beside her and looked around her luxurious room. He couldn’t help but sigh upon realizing that her bedroom was magnificent and regal. “It seems like things were tough for you at the base. Looks like at home, she gets the complete royal treatment befitting a wealthy heiress, with only the finest amenities.
After being stunned for a few seconds, she snapped, “I’m not that pampered.” Then, she thought, That’s not the point. This man has barged into my room in the dead of night. What exactly does he want? Don’t tell me he intends to seduce me! She looked at Richard, slightly alarmed, before speaking, “You… What are you doing here? What are your intentions?”
He averted his gaze and gave her a playful stare. “What do you want me to do to you?”
Angela replied with a hint of irritation, “I do not want you to do anything to me.”
“Don’t worry, I just came to see you,” he explained. After dinner with Elliot, he intended to return home but unexpectedly found himself at her doorstep. Then, he noticed the room’s light was on and assumed it was Angela’s, so he decided to pay her a visit.
“Did you climb up the wall to get in?” she asked while pondering. Was this man a monkey in a previous life?
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