The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 276

Chapter 276: Gone Rogue

James clutched his precious balls, eyes wide in shock. With a slight push on his shoulder, he collapsed to the ground, into a fatal position.

I had put my energy into that kick. It must hurt like hell. His face was all red, and he couldn’t decide if he wanted to scream or not; he kept puffing his mouth as sweat beaded his face.

It was a solid one minute before he veered his bloodshot eyes to me, lips parting as he strained through the words. "F-F-Fucking bitch!"

"Bitch?" I clicked my tongue. "That’s no way to talk to a lady."

He pointed at me, teeth clenching, but he growled, taking his hand back to grip his balls as if to soothe the pain.

I came closer, the tip of my heels clicking sharply against the polished floor. Looking down on him, he didn’t look like the Shaw I knew years ago.

The door suddenly opened, and I moved my head quickly, relieved when it was Athena.

"Would you look at that, and here I thought you needed saving."

A sharp click filled the air when she locked the door.

"Don’t cut me out again. You should have just told me your plan before going full on Nikita. Without me."

She sounded angrier because I didn’t let her play along, but I knew what I needed to do to draw James out.

"There wasn’t any plan at first..." I admitted, facing James, still struggling. "But I knew what I had to do. He’s like a dog after a bone. So I gave him what he wanted, and he didn’t disappoint."

"Aren’t all men, though?"

"W-What’s t-this?" James forced out, face contorted in pain, but there was a mix of confusion.

Athena tilted her head, mostly eyeing where he had his hands clenched. "That was a good shot, but I could have done better."

I grimaced. "Like, crush his balls or something?"

"Exactly! Using the tip of the heel would have done the trick. It’s always best when you draw blood."

"Y-You two are crazy!"

"Oh, hush now!" Athena kicked him right in the face.

He began screaming like a girl when he saw his own blood.

"Quiet!" I snapped, but he just kept wailing.

What the heck?

"Maybe we shouldn’t have done this here. Who knew he’s scared of his own blood..." Athena said with disgust painted on her face. "He’s like a little girl."

"Now you say that?"

"Well, you’re the one who decided to go rogue."

"I didn’t go rogue!"

"Then how do you explain this?"

"I just wanna find out what his business is with Constance. That is important."

"Then you should have just said so!"

"Wasn’t I being transparent when I said trust me?"

"Y-You’re gonna regret—"

"SHUT UP!" Athena and I yelled in unison.

I sighed. "Look... let’s just discuss this later."

Athena crossed her arms. "Fine."

"James..." I began sweetly.

"I meant I won’t hurt you, but her..." I nudged my head. "She has an appetite, and I can’t control it."

"She’s eager for a good night, and that means drawing blood. More blood."

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