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Chapter 3 Provoked

Elizabeth was caught off guard and instinctively tried to cover his mouth.

Why did he have to speak now of all times?

The guys outside had already heard the noise and were turning the doorknob. "There's noise, they must be inside!"

The light from outside was already spilling into the room, and just as they were about to burst in, Elizabeth spun around and pinned Matthew against the wall, her hands gripping his neck with surprising strength. Standing on her tiptoes, she kissed him without hesitation.

Matthew never imagined a woman would dare to pull a stunt like this on him! Elizabeth leaned in close to his ear, her voice dripping with desperation. "Please help me, they want to take me away."

Matthew's voice was icy, "Why should I?"

Elizabeth pressed the tip of her dagger against his groin. Instead of getting mad, Matthew laughed. 'What a gutsy woman, threatening him like this?'

At that moment, the door swung open, and Elizabeth gripped the dagger tighter, her warm breath tickling his ear.

As soon as the men barged in, they were greeted by this steamy scene.

Elizabeth's long hair cascaded down her back, her slender waist barely visible, making them gulp, not to mention her curvy hips. More tellingly, her hand was positioned suggestively in front of Matthew's pants, leaving little to the imagination about what she might have been up to.

"Get out!" Matthew roared, wrapping his arm around Elizabeth's waist, glaring daggers at the men in front of him.

In that instant, the unfamiliar softness startled him, making him want to keep touching Elizabeth.

The manager of "Shadows Tavern," Donny Dickson, had already shown up after hearing the ruckus.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Moore, I'll get them out right away!"

Donny was shaking in his boots. Matthew always hated women, but now Elizabeth was not only nibbling his earlobe but also had her hand in his pants.

He didn't dare look any longer and called the security guards to drag the men out.

But they, thinking they had some serious backing, struggled arrogantly.

"What Mr. Moore? We work for Mr. Harris."

"Mr. Harris?" A cold laugh came from the shadows, "Who? Never heard of him. Throw them out!"

The men, upon hearing this, were furious and ready to fight, but the security guards of "Shadows Tavern" had already pulled out their weapons. They immediately calmed down and were carried out.

Donny, seeing the situation inside, closed the door as he left.

Hearing the lock click, Elizabeth finally relaxed her tense body and took a deep breath. After this ordeal, she was completely wiped out.

"Thank you." She said.

Luckily, Matthew had helped her.

Before she could react, Matthew had already snatched the dagger from her hand.

"Now it's your turn to help me." Matthew took her earlobe into his mouth, his tongue teasing, making Elizabeth shiver uncontrollably.

Her voice was heavy with panting, "What do you want?"

He laughed. "You kissed me first, it's only fair I kiss you back, right?"

Elizabeth pushed against his chest, but her strength was no match for his. She could feel his hot breath trailing down her neck, leaving kisses along her collarbone after he pulled down the strap of her camisole.

This unfamiliar sensation left her powerless to resist, her voice soft and weak in protest. "No, Mr. Moore, I'll get you another woman..."

Before Elizabeth could finish, her words were swallowed by his kiss.

Matthew's lips and tongue stole her breath, leaving her defenseless. He kissed her until her knees went weak, and she clung to him for support.

Earlier, Matthew had dealt with the person who had drugged him. None of the other women Donny had brought interested him.

Only this wildcat-like Elizabeth intrigued him, her soft lips leaving him wanting more, unable to control his desire.

As Elizabeth succumbed to desire, his hands teased her most sensitive spots.

Watching her cling to him in a daze, moaning uncontrollably, Matthew finally smiled in satisfaction. "There's no bed here, we'll have to make do."

Hearing this, Elizabeth snapped back to reality, glaring at him with bright, beautiful eyes filled with shame and anger.

She had made love with this damned Matthew again!

If she ever met Mr. Moore again, Elizabeth would kill him!

The first thing she did upon returning to her apartment was to change her clothes and take a shower.

Traces of Matthew's essence were still on her underwear, and the hickeys on her collarbone and chest had not faded.

Elizabeth tended to the wound on her palm, looking at her disheveled reflection in the mirror, Matthew's face flashing in her mind.

She angrily tore the bandage, feeling very upset.

Even after so long, she still hadn't fully recovered down there, the swelling making it uncomfortable to walk.

Had he never been with a woman before? So excited he didn't know how to control himself!

She should have bitten his carotid artery, killing him on the spot!

After tidying up, she bought the earliest flight to Skyhaven City.

After three years away, it was time to return.

She vividly remembered the time in Skyhaven City when she and her mother, Nola Skye, were framed and became the laughingstock of the entire town.

When everyone wanted them dead, her father's mistress, Jessa Greer, moved into The Perez Villa with her daughter Emily Perez, taking everything that belonged to Elizabeth and Nola.

While Jessa and Emily reveled in their success, Elizabeth and Nola were nearly driven to collapse, homeless.

The blows kept coming, and Nola was driven to insanity, still in the hospital for treatment.

Jessa and Emily had enjoyed their time long enough; now, Elizabeth was going back to reclaim what was hers!

Early in the morning, after landing and leaving the airport, Elizabeth went straight to a high-end restaurant near Emily's engagement hotel.

The place was already being decorated, the grand scene vaguely visible.

She didn't rush over, instead turning into a nice upscale restaurant to wait for a friend.

But as soon as she sat down, someone suddenly grabbed her clothes from behind.

A face with delicate makeup leaned in, and upon seeing Elizabeth, she sneered at her. "It really is you, bitch. It's been three years, long time no see!"

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