Chapter 22 Not allowing others to covet.
Kane nodded in acknowledgment; Callie had indeed piqued his interest.
As for what he liked about her, he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Maybe it was the allure of the unattainable?
In any case, the woman who had hurt him multiple times left a deep impression on him.
Shane knew Kane hadn't gained any advantage from Callie, which slightly calmed his anger. But knowing that Kane liked Callie made his anger flare up again.
Even more intensely than before!
"What do you like about her?" Shane couldn't see any redeeming qualities in that woman.
What was there to like?
Besides being fickle, what else could she do?
"I don't know either. I just want her," Kane replied without hesitation.
Shane frowned, feeling as if something that belonged to him was being coveted by someone else.
"Stay away from her!"
His tone was a clear warning.
Kane was baffled. What was going on?
He curiously asked, "President Robinson, are you interested in her too?"
Standing behind, Henry also cast his curious gaze towards his boss.
Something about his behavior seemed odd.
What was his deal with Callie?
Shane, with a serious expression, scoffed, "Why would I be interested in a woman like that?"
Kane smirked, "Everyone has different tastes, President Robinson. just because you don't like her doesn't mean I can't. As long as she's not married, I have a chance."
Shane narrowed his eyes and coldly replied, "She is married, so don't even think about it."
With that, he turned and walked towards his car.
"…"
Kane’s mouth formed an O shape.
Married?
But it didn't matter. Whether he could win her over depended on how well he played his cards.
As long as he liked her, that was enough. Henry sensed something was off.
It seemed like Shane was quite concerned about Callie.
"President Robinson." He walked over and opened the car door for Shane.
The intense curiosity in his eyes was impossible to hide.
Shane realized that he had gotten overly worked up about Callie.
But he quickly found an excuse for himself.
She was his wife!
So, he wouldn't allow anyone else to covet her!
He might not like her, but he absolutely wouldn't let anyone else touch her!
This was about a man's pride!
He turned to look at Kane, who was standing nearby. "Don't even think about her. If something like today happens again, don't blame me for being harsh."
Kane was left speechless.
He felt utterly baffled.
Wasn't Callie the one Shane had given to him?
He licked his lips, thinking that maybe Shane wanted to keep her for himself?
So, he wasn't allowed to get close?
Kane was never one to back down from something he wanted!
He wasn't going to be obedient.
Shane drove away.
Henry left too, leaving Kane standing there.
He blinked, feeling utterly confused!
When he wanted to leave, he realized he had come in Henry's car. Now how was he supposed to get home?
"Henry!" he shouted.
But Henry ignored him and drove off alone!
In the villa.
After Shane left, Callie returned to her room, a red mark on her neck where Shane had grabbed her.
She looked at it in the mirror.
The urge to leave grew stronger by the minute!
If she stayed any longer, he might actually strangle her to death!
Taking a deep breath, she decided to take a shower and go to bed early Just sending out resumes wasn’t enough; she needed to go out and find a job tomorrow.
As she undressed and wet her hair, she realized she hadn’t brought her pajamas. But thinking Shane wouldn’t come to this room, she relaxed and focused on her shower. Afterward, she wrapped herself in a towel and stepped out.
Drying her hair, she walked to the mirror.
In the reflection, she saw a shadowy figure on the sofa, that cold face...
She spun around quickly and saw Shane.
Panicking, she clutched her chest, “Why are you in my room?”
Shane lounged lazily on the sofa, his gaze brazenly appraising her. “Callie Norris, who are you trying to seduce with all this?”
Thinking about how Kane had said he liked her made Shane fume.
He was convinced she had seduced Kane.
Callie opened her clear eyes, her long lashes fluttering as she tried to maintain her composure. "I never intended to show you anything!" she said calmly.
Shane chuckled, "Then who do you want to show?"
His gaze lingered on Callie, becoming more obvious. The towel barely covered her upper body, revealing her slender neck. Water droplets from her hair trickled down, disappearing into the tantalizing curve of her collarbone, sparking wild imaginations. Her long, slender legs, pale and smooth, made his mouth go dry.
"Is this outfit meant to seduce me?" Shane forced himself to stay composed, crossing his legs in a seemingly elegant manner.
His posture became more relaxed, and his eyes filled with mockery. "Your waist isn't slim enough, your skin isn't fair enough, and your chest isn't big enough. You can't seduce me looking like that."
Callie moved her lips, wanting to shout "You pervert!" but kept her face impassive. "I know you like the Belinda type. I could seduce any man, but I would never seduce you!"
Seduce any man!?
Shane's anger flared. He suddenly stood up, and Callie realized something was wrong. She tried to dodge, but he grabbed her wrist first, gripping it tightly.
Callie felt an intense pain, as if her bones were about to be crushed.
"Let go of me...!"
Before she could finish her sentence, Shane pulled her forcefully, causing her to crash into his solid, burning chest. She screamed in fright and, realizing what had happened, immediately pushed against him. "What are you doing? Let go of me right now!"
Instead of releasing her, Shane tightened his grip around her waist, holding her firmly against him.
His tall frame leaned down, his lips close to her ear. "Who pushes their own husband away, hmm?"
He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, making it sound so suggestive that it made Callie's face flush red.
Callie turned her head, trying to distance herself from him. "We're not really married."
"And what would make it real?" His voice grew softer, yet each word was expressed clearly. "Do you want to be a real couple with me?"
Callie's face turned crimson with anger. He was being completely unreasonable.
He knew exactly what she meant.
Why twist her words on purpose?
Despite feeling overwhelmed by Shane's imposing presence, she maintained a calm facade. "I wouldn't dare. I know my place and would never overstep my boundaries. Rest assured, President Robinson."
Shane was burning with rage!
Why was he so angry?!
The more she tried to distance herself from him, the more furious he became.
"Arrogant fool!" He shoved her away, and as he pushed Callie, the towel wrapped around her body loosened and fell to the floor in an instant.
Callie felt a sudden chill and looked down to see herself completely exposed...
"Ah!"
She frantically tried to cover herself
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