Chapter 22

Early the next morning, Emmanuel awoke feeling a

cold gust of air blowing against his skin, causing his

body to tremble profusely.

He absentmindedly ran his hand across the

goosebumps on his arms. Sneezing twice in rapid

succession, he realized he was lying on the hard, cold

surface of the floor.

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Did she seriously leave me lying on the corridor outside

the house?

Fortunately, luck was on his side as the unit on the

seventeenth floor was the only unit on the top floor.

Had there been more, anyone who passed by would

have been amused at his peculiar situation.

“What a cruel woman!”

Emmanuel hurriedly got to his feet and recalled what

happened last night. It was obvious that Mackenzie

had left him to his own devices outside last night.

That wasn’t all, for he also discovered a few shoeprints

on his clothes. The size of the prints perfectly matched

the shoes Mackenzie wore, so he was pretty sure she

did this to him.

a mission.

What an ingrate. Is she

animal?

Click.

door opened to

to work even

six in the

Their eyes met.

Mackenzie feigned

past Emmanuel.

gripped

skin was so smooth that he nearly lost his grip

her.

a death

daggers.

He must be

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released her wrist and

even have compassion? Even if

you take care of me

I am obviously in need of medical attention?

more steps to get inside the

abandon me and leave me

if my injuries become

serious?

seemed really upset, but

him compare

right!”

didn’t bother explaining

leave.

of anger swirled

though I have an aversion

care of

to take action against her when she

me!

up! When will you come home with

asked hurriedly before she stepped

elevator.

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