Vivian's POV:

 

It was twelve o'clock at midnight.

 

I took a deep breath, walked to Spencer's door, and knocked.

 

A few seconds later, the door opened, and Spencer's towering figure loomed over me.

 

"Vivian, what are you doing here? It's late. Why haven't you gone to bed yet?" He seemed to be a little surprised to see me. What was more, there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

 

Seeing that he was concerned about me boosted my courage. At this moment, I closed my eyes, swallowed hard, and threw myself into his arms.

 

A deafening silence fell between us. The only thing I could hear was his heart thumping wildly in his chest.

 

"Vivian, what are you doing?" Spencer asked confusedly.

 

I looked up at him. His face, along with his ears, was as red as a lobster.

 

It seemed that what I had done aroused something inside him.

 

The uneasiness in my heart dissipated. I stroked his well-defined chest with my fingers and coquettishly said, "You saved me from the Johnsons. I haven't officially thanked you yet."

 

Spencer stiffened and took a step away from me. However, I held his waist tightly with my arms and followed him into the room.

 

However, I tripped on something and lost my footing. As a result, we both lost our balance and fell to the cold hardwood floor.

 

"Are you okay?" Spencer asked worriedly. I opened my eyes and saw that I had fallen on top of him. He propped on his hand to get up, but I rode on him, stopping him from doing so

 

He looked at me in astonishment. Suddenly, an inexplicable look flashed across his face. It seemed that it finally dawned on him my purpose of coming here. "Are you planning on sleeping with me to show your gratitude?"

 

"Yes." My fists were clenched as I spoke. For a moment, we just stared into each other's eyes. His eyes were deep and bright, and I could clearly see my reflection in them.

 

He did not say anything in response. Unable to take the silence any longer, I reached out to take off his clothes.

 

I unbuttoned his shirt with trembling hands. On the third button, his toned pecs were revealed.

 

Just as the atmosphere in the room had become hotter, Spencer suddenly grabbed my hand. "You don't have to do this, Vivian. This isn't why I saved you."

 

expressionlessly, making me doubt

 

he ordered in a low voice. His words killed the romance

 

Ashamed, I strode to the door without looking back. "Since you don't want me, I'll arrange someone else for you. Get ready for your blind date tomorrow night at

 

slammed the door

 

I stepped out of the room, I felt exhausted. Feeling weak, I leaned against the door

 

did not sleep well that night. The next morning, I got up listlessly and went to the dining

 

in expensive clothes, Emily strutted towards me,

 

you doing here?"

 

gracefully. Then, she looked at me with disdain and retorted, "I'm your mother. Why can't I come to your

 

my

 

Emily pounded on the table. "How

 

I don't have parents nor anyone who could

 

at

 

a straight face and solemnly said, "Vivian, the truth is, I didn't want to leave you behind. But your father... he's a horrible man. You saw the way he beat me. If I stayed in that house, who knew what he'd do to me? I might've been killed! You're

 

like ice thorns piercing into my body. They stung and made me

 

hands into fists. Although I was trying my best to calm down, I still failed to suppress the anger in my words. "You're right. My father is

 

won't kill you,"

 

you to care about me!" I stood up abruptly in a

tears welling up in my eyes. Because of this, Emily looked like a demon, which was ironic because

 

future. Help me get the property of the Johnson family. Once I have it, we can live happily together again. Isn't that great?" Emily goaded

 

down my face and stared daggers

 

eyes widened in shock. It appeared that she did not expect

 

turned my back on her, not wanting to talk to

 

just as I turned around, I saw

 

had no idea how much he had heard from my conversation with my so-called mother. Frankly speaking, I did not want him to know about

 

stairs, Spencer was staring

 

immediately adjusted my demeanor and walked past him,

 

Spencer's POV:

 

eyes brought a pang

 

When she was gone, I marched to Emily with

 

Justin strode forward to protect her. The way he looked at me

 

You think him alone is enough to protect you?" With a frivolous smile, I turned to Justin and patted him on the shoulder.

 

elegant smile and ordered, "Justin,

 

immediately did as

 

with a scrutinizing gaze. "Why are you defending Vivian? Do you want to marry my

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