Chapter 24: How About I Devour You Instead

Chapter 24: How About I Devour You Instead

“Wow, you were so fast, Ethan.” Eve stood up and met him on the way. “You really are excited, aren’t you?”

Ethan walked past her and sat on the head chair. “What is it, Eve?”

“I knew it. You’re excited.” Eve giggled.

“No, I mean what do you want?” Ethan stared straight at her. “You keep saying you want to show me something since last night. Is that thing invisible that you can’t show it already?”

Eve pursed her lips and stomped forward. “Stop being a killjoy, Ethan. At least, act as if you’re excited.”

“Acting is being fake. I’m not a fake person.”

“Ethan!” Eve sighed. “Whatever it is, I know you’re excited deep inside. But I have my pride to preserve, and I won’t show you anymore until you beg for it.”

“Good.” Ethan picked up his utensils. “That means I can eat in peace.”

Eve grumbled and sank down on the chair beside him. ‘This heartless man.’ “Have you forgotten about our agreement? You can’t make me unhappy, Ethan.”

Ethan ate his food silently.

“And that is exactly what you’re about to do.” Eve went on. “If you’re not careful, I swear I’m going to wipe out your bank account.”

“Ethan, you’re really doing it!”

“Eat your food.”

Eve bit her lips and looked down, her fingers gripping the fork. Argh! Apart from being unromantic, Ethan was also emotionless.

If she didn’t make him pay, she would forever say goodbye to her high self-esteem.

Ethan used a knife to cut the grilled meat. He was about to pick it up with his fork but Eve stabbed the meat with her own fork.

“Evelyn!”

“This one is mine. Take another one.” Eve gave him a sweet smile and put the meat into her mouth.

Ethan glared at her before cutting another slice.

“Eve!”

Eve snatched that one too and his glare intensified. “Mm? Any problem, Honey?”

Ethan ignored her. He reached for the glass of water but Eve held it before him. “This one is also for me.” She smiled.

Ethan took the salad and scooped some into his food plate.

“No no no, that is too much for you, Ethan.” Eve picked up the plate and dropped it in front of her. “I know you’re a foodie, but you have to rein in your hunger. Do you plan to devour everything and make me starve?”

“There’s a lot of food.”

“I don’t see that.” Eve batted her lashes and shook her head.

“Evelyn–”

“Yes, Honey.”

Ethan took in a deep breath before giving her a helpless look. Then he wiped his lips with a tissue and stood up.

“Ah, where are you going?” Eve also stood up.

“I’m not hungry anymore.” Ethan took a step and Eve quickly blocked his path and spread her arms wide.

“Hehe, come on, Ethan. I was only messing around. Sit down, eat your food.”

“I said I’m no longer hungry.” Ethan narrowed his eyes. “Get out of my way, Eve.”

“I won’t.” Eve planted her feet on the ground. “Urgh! Can’t you take a simple joke?”

“That is not funny.”

“Okay, I’m sorry.” Eve dropped her hands. “Now eat your food. It is getting cold.”

“No.” Ethan stepped sideways and she followed him.

“Stop giving me a hard time, Ethan. I swear I’ll be super mad if you don’t eat your food. And I won’t just demand one million, because even a billion will not calm my anger.”

Ethan stepped to the left and she followed him. He stepped to the right, she followed him again.

“Evelyn.” Ethan grabbed her shoulders. “I said stop following me.”

His cold look made her shudder, and because he had grabbed her roughly, the robe she wore slipped down her shoulders and fell on the floor.

Ethan stilled and his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down. His eyes strayed to her chest and they lingered there. His hold on her shoulders also tightened.

“Y–You, Ethan. Stop giving me that look.” Eve took a step back while trying to cover herself.

“Didn’t you want me to eat, Eve?” His eyes came up to her face and she didn’t like the sudden change in his expression.

“Y–Yes, of course.” Eve nodded hesitantly and pointed a shaking finger at the table. “Th–The food is here, Ethan.”

“How about I devour you instead?”

“Ahh!” Eve yelped as he suddenly scooped her into his arms. “Ethan, no no no. Please be gentle, put me down.”

Ethan didn’t put her down but strode upstairs to the bedroom.

And Eve yelled for help. Wasn’t this what she always wanted? Then why was she this apprehensive?

But Eve had a strong feeling that Ethan wasn’t going to be gentle with her. And he confirmed that when he spent the whole night devouring her. He didn’t leave her to rest until the wee hours of the morning.

“Argh! Ethan, you insatiable beast!”

Eve eased out of bed the next morning. The space beside her was empty. She moaned in pain and held her waist, then limped into the bathroom.

Even a long warm bath did nothing to ease her nerves.

“Elena, can you please get me some painkillers?” She limped out of the bedroom and met the Stewardess in the hallway.

“Sure, Madam. Do you feel unwell? Is it serious?”

Eve fought back her tears by blinking rapidly. “It’s nothing serious, Elena. Just get me some painkillers. Please. Fast.”

“O–Okay.” Elena quickly nodded and turned around. Then she paused and turned back. “Madam, the maids told me that you dismissed them early last night. You wanted to spend alone time with Young Master. Is it–”

“Ahhh!” Eve covered her ears and grimaced.

“Hehe, I’ll leave you now, Madam. And I’ll bring your painkillers. Fast.” Elena chuckled, giving her a knowing look.

Eve pursed her lips and went down for breakfast. After eating, Elena brought her the painkillers and she felt slightly better.

‘Argh! Ethan that beast.’ Her fists shook as she limped out of the house. If she didn’t make him pay, her self-esteem would really plummet. She even had to wake up to a cold bed this morning.

“Argh! Leave me alone! Do you know who you are dealing with!?” A commotion came from the gates and Eve glanced in that direction.

“If you don’t unhand me, I’m going to render you incompetent. This Young Master has never been this humiliated his whole life! I swear I’m going to flood this Villa with my anger!”