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“Your clothes are wet. First—”
Before he could finish speaking, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
Cate paled. If people saw her dripping wet in the hot spring that Willie was soaking in, she would not be able to explain herself.
“I’ll hold them off for you, so hurry inside. The first room on the second floor is Shaun’s. I’ll inform him later.”
Willie hurriedly walked toward the arched door and was greeted by Valerie, Nicola, Queenie, and many others who were quickly walking over. Even his mother, Yvette, was there.
“What are you all doing here? Peeking at me taking a bath?” Willie smirked and blocked them.
“Go away.” Yvette glared at him. “I heard someone say that Cate Cox is with you. Did she seduce you? Did you do anything to her?”
She was aware of her son’s conduct and was afraid that he had done something absurd again. She did not want to offend Joel Yule, and she looked down on an illegitimate daughter like Cate. As long as nothing physical happened between them, she could still stop them from getting married.
“What are you saying?” Willie was baffled. “I was having a soak in the hot spring.”
“Willie, the maid saw with her own eyes that Cate came to you. You even served her tea earlier. We know what kind of person you are. Don’t tell me you did something to her.” Valerie was about to rush in.
“Hey, Aunt Valerie, aren’t you looking down on me a little too much? Am I that much of a beast?” Willie pretended to be annoyed.
“That’s enough. Get out of my way!” Yvette pushed him away hurriedly.
The group of people rushed in and searched the hot spring for a long time but could not find anyone.
Nicola was dumbfounded. This was not how it was supposed to go. With a person like Willie, he would definitely not have hesitated to pounce when he saw someone as beautiful as Cate. However, not only was there no trace of a struggle here but the person was gone too.
“Are you guys done? I already said I hadn’t seen her. You guys are so annoying. I just came here to have a soak,” Willie said in an angry voice.
“Where did she go? She can’t have disappeared!” Nicola hurriedly changed her tactics. “She’s Joel’s baby. If something happens, it’ll be over.”
Valerie also echoed, “Don’t worry, I’ll send people to search for her. Since you came to the Lyonss’ residence as guests, we definitely won’t let anything happen to her.”
Seeing this group of women putting on their act, Willie hurriedly sent a message to Shaun secretly.
…
In the private cinema, Shaun, who had a face full of annoyance, read the message and immediately stood up. “I have some urgent work to handle. You should just continue watching without me.”
Then, he left before waiting for Melanie to answer.
Shaun quickly returned to the room. None of the lights were on, and dim moonlight shone in. The room was empty.
He went straight to the wardrobe and turned on the lights. The woman who was putting on his clothes let out a shriek and covered her body with the door of the wardrobe. Her black eyes made her look just like a frightened fawn, and her face was flushed red with shame.
His thin lips curled wickedly. “What, the thief who broke into my room to steal my clothes still dares to glare at me?”
“I’m not in the mood to argue with you. The people outside must be looking for me everywhere.”
Cate was anxious, but her clothes were drenched and her hair was wet. She could not go out like this. She would be suspected.
“So… What does that have to do with me?” Shaun leaned against the door indifferently, looking like he did not care.
“Shaun Lyons…” Cate’s face was pale. She could not ruin the Yule family, let alone get involved with a notorious young master like Willie and let Nicola get away with this.
“You know that I never help people for free.” Shaun’s eyes turned deep.
Cate bit her lip, her face reddening because of shame. “Shaun Lyons, don’t go overboard. Your girlfriend is right outside.”
“So? I want you.”
Shaun approached her step by step, his right hand holding the shelf beside her ear. His dark eyes seemed to have a magnetic field that could suck people in.
Cate’s heart raced as she looked at the face that was so handsome it could cause others to commit crimes.
…
In the cramped dressing room, Shaun repeatedly pressed his lips on her red ones.
Cate turned to the side, too ashamed to meet his eyes. “That’s enough. You promised to help me.”
When she spoke, she found that her voice was soft like she was pouting.
Shaun’s burning eyes stared at her lips. He wanted to kiss her until the end of time.
However, a knock sounded on the door and Valerie was calling out to him, “Shaun, have you seen Cate?”
She gripped his clothes in fear.
He gently patted the back of her hand and pulled her away. Straightening his clothes, he went to the door and opened it. Valerie, Nicola, and Melanie were there standing.
He looked at them with eyes that were like ice. “I’ve been in the private cinema with Melanie. How could I have seen her?”
“But… she disappeared…” Melanie looked at his room anxiously. “We were worried that she’s hiding in your room…”
“Hiding? Why would she be hiding?” Shaun’s tone was sharp.
The women stiffened, and Melanie realized that she had made a slip of the tongue.
He sneered slowly, “It’s best if you don’t use the dirty tricks you use in the Yule family here in the Lyons family. Aunt, you know my temper, so don’t make me angry.”
He slammed the door shut with a bang.
Before long, he dialed the phone number of a servant. An old servant in her 50s soon came over with some new clothes.
Cate quickly changed into the clothes. When she came out, she saw Shaun sitting on the sofa, pinching a scarlet cigarette between his fingers.
“Aunty Yasmine, please take her out.”
“Certainly. Ms. Cox, come with me.” Aunty Yasmine smiled kindly and brought Cate out of the room.
The two of them did not notice it, but Liam, who happened to be returning to his room, saw Cate walking out of Shaun’s room from around the corner.
He smiled and suddenly understood everything.
Aunty Yasmine took her to the small door of the main residence. Cate’s disappearance had brought both the Yule and Lyons families together—even Old Master Lyons and Old Madam Lyons had appeared.
Seeing her come back, Nicola immediately rushed up anxiously. “Cate, where did you go without a word? You didn’t even answer your phone. We were looking all over for you. You worried us to death.”
The words caused Old Madam Lyons’s expression to darken as she thought that Cate was too insensitive.
“Huh? Why are you wearing different clothes now?” Valerie suddenly asked.
Cate blinked and said while feeling aggrieved, “I wasn’t paying attention when I was out for a walk and fell into the pool. Aunty Yasmine saw me all drenched and took me to change my clothes and blow dry my hair. My phone also dropped in the pool and can’t be used anymore.”
She paused and apologized, “I’m really sorry. I didn’t want to bother you because you were playing bridge.”
“Is that true?” Old Madam Lyons looked at Aunty Yasmine. Aunty Yasmine had worked for the Lyons family for more than 30 years, so she trusted her.