Chapter 21: Chapter 21
384 words<html><head></head><body><p>Adrian Sinclair took a long time to recover from the intense pain.</p> <p>He adjusted his collar expressionlessly and leaned back into his seat.</p> <p>His slender fingers pressed against his temples as he closed his eyes to rest.</p> <p>A fine sense of guilt stirred within Anna Ross.</p> <p>The memory of his pained expression lingered in her mind.</p> <p>Had she been too harsh?</p> <p>But he had been the one to act like a jerk first.</p> <p>It wasn't entirely her fault.</p> <p>Her phone suddenly vibrated.</p> <p>Anna was startled.</p> <p>It was a call from her mother.</p> <p>She cleared her throat, trying to keep her voice steady.</p> <p>"Mom."</p> <p>Vivian Lowell sounded anxious.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_2 --> <p>"Anna, why aren't you home yet?"</p> <p>Anna glanced at Adrian.</p> <p>Her fingers tightened around the phone.</p> <p>"I'm working overtime. I might be very late tonight."</p> <p>In truth, when she could leave depended entirely on Adrian's mood.</p> <p>But she had to lie.</p> <p>The guilt of lying made her voice tremble.</p> <p>Vivian sighed in relief.</p> <p>"Even if work is busy, you need to take care of your health. Come home early."</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_5 --> <p>A wave of sorrow washed over Anna.</p> <p>She sniffled.</p> <p>"I know. Please go to sleep and don't wait for me."</p> <p>She wanted nothing more than to go home early.</p> <p>After a few more words of advice, the call ended.</p> <p>Anna stared at the night scenery rushing past the window.</p> <p>A sense of powerlessness overwhelmed her.</p> <p>She fought back tears.</p> <p>Adrian's cold laugh broke the silence.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_5 --> <p>"Lies come so easily to you. Is that how you deceived your Sugar Daddy too?"</p> <p>His gaze was disdainful, as if looking at something filthy.</p> <p>Anna's face turned pale.</p> <p>Her suppressed emotions finally broke through.</p> <p>Tears streamed down her pale cheeks.</p> <p>She wiped them away roughly.</p> <p>Her voice was cold.</p> <p>"Stop the car. I want to go home."</p> <p>Adrian's eyes turned even colder.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_4 --> <p>"Keep driving!"</p> <p>The driver broke into a cold sweat, not daring to disobey.</p> <p>Anna completely broke down.</p> <p>"I'm just an Executive Assistant! I didn't sell myself to you!"</p> <p>The driver glanced back in shock, but a cold look from Adrian made him quickly turn away.</p> <p>"I'll do whatever I want."</p> <p>He gritted his teeth.</p> <p>"If you don't want Howard Lowell to find out anything, behave yourself."</p> <p>Anna was furious.</p> <p>What else did he know how to do besides threaten her?</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_2 --> </body></html>