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 for some time now. Surely you are familiar with MK’s

why don’t I take the initiative to sign the contract on his behalf, as a gesture of our respect for you? I believe it’s

face faltered and his gaze grew sharper as

her nervousness, Caroline managed to maintain her

as leverage to compel Henry to sign

momentarily turned somber, but Henry soon broke the silence

I appreciate your proposal. MK has shown me respect, so it’s only fitting that

reached for the contract and pen on the

She had not anticipated

Caroline dared not let her

I’ve given you what you came for. Shouldn’t you keep

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

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

do it? After all, only the two of them had

eyes widened as she stared at the wine glass on the coffee table. If her suspicions were correct, Henry must have drugged

push Henry away from her. She could see the impatience in his

in on hers and knew that she had to act quickly. Caroline lowered her head and bit down

action, Henry struck her across the face with great force. The blow was so powerful that