Trapped in Love

Chapter 2 Humiliation

Soon, the door opened. Henry appeared in the doorway, wearing a loose bathrobe. His piercing green eyes locked onto Casey, with a predatory gaze. Caroline’s heart skipped a beat, but she forced a smile for the sake of the 70,000 dollars commission.

“Monsieur Devereaux, sorry to disturb you,” she said, stepping into the presidential suite.

Henry shrugged and flashed her a smile. “Ms. Shenton, I’ve been waiting for you.”

Caroline’s heart was racing, but she maintained her composure and placed the prepared contract on the coffee table.

She subtly scanned the presidential suite from the corner of her eye, taking note of every detail.

Once Henry took a seat on the sofa, Caroline retracted her gaze and sat down as well, keeping a slight distance from him.

Henry handed her a glass of wine, and Caroline clinked her glass against his. “Thank you for your hospitality, Monsieur Devereaux.”

Henry’s eyes lit up. “Ms. Shenton, you’re very smart, and you’re not shy. I like it!”

Caroline forced a smile, aware of the need to impress Henry for the contract. With a slight tilt of her head, she downed the red wine in her hand.

Yet, Henry’s face expressed a hint of pity. “Impressive, but you wouldn’t expect one glass to seal the deal now, would you?”

I understand that you’ve expressed interest in working with MK

sign the contract on his behalf, as a gesture of our respect for you? I believe it’s a brilliant idea, don’t

face faltered and his gaze grew sharper

Caroline managed

Henry to sign the contract was her only

room’s atmosphere momentarily turned somber, but Henry soon

your proposal. MK has shown me respect,

contract and pen on

taken aback. She had not

dared not let her guard

signing, Henry handed the contract to Caroline. “Well, I’ve given you what you came for. Shouldn’t you keep

shifted, and she feigned ignorance. “Monsieur Devereaux, I’m afraid my alcohol tolerance can’t

wanted you to drink with me?” Henry leaned forward and grabbed Caroline’s wrist. “Ms. Shenton, I’m only going to receive a three-percent profit margin from MK. Since I’ve made a concession, I believe you should provide me

been altered? Did Evan do it? After all, only the

Caroline’s eyes widened as she stared at the wine glass on the coffee table. If her suspicions were correct,

might to push Henry away from her. She could see the impatience in his green eyes

efforts, Henry was too strong for her to resist. She could feel his lips closing in on hers and knew that she had to act quickly. Caroline lowered her head and bit down hard on the back

by Caroline’s action, Henry struck her across the face with great force. The blow was so powerful that Caroline’s vision began to fade, and a