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No matter how large the Taylor family’s house was, it was still a cage for Axel. Just like Alyssa, he detested restrictions and craved freedom.
Thinking of Alyssa, Jonah couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. Her three years of marriage with Jeremy were undoubtedly a prison sentence for her.
“You!” Julien exclaimed upon seeing Axel, twisting his expression in frustration. Luckily, his good looks spared him from looking outright scary
Axel arched an eyebrow, casually leaning on the car door frame with a smirk.
“I’ve said it before, you twerp-there’s no such thing as a free lunch. You can’t just touch my hands and sit on my lap without giving something in retum.”
Jonah’s eyes flickered. He felt too much information was in that statement, and he needed a moment to digest it.
Julien spat at Axel angrily. “How shameless can you be? Selling your looks. You’re despicable!*
Axel made a disgusted expression, “Do you think I enjoy this? I’m a straight guy! I’ve sacrificed a lot for you, and all you’ve given me is trauma. You’re terrifying.”
“You!”
Julien was so angry that his handsome face turned red as he roared, “You’re the one who should be called a twerp!”
Axel raised his eyebrows, confused. “Huh?”
*All show and no substance!” Julien said, glancing provocatively at Axel’s crotch.
“You’re just a fucking bastard who is asking for a beating!”
Axel was about to rush forward and give Julien a flying kick, but Jonah held him back.
“Axel, Mr. Lovelace is Mandy’s relative and a guest invited by Lyse. Don’t mess around.”
“Damn it! If it weren’t for Lyse, I’d definitely make him impotent!” Axel gritted his teeth.
Jonah smiled wryly. He finally understood why Axel had taped this man’s mouth shut all the
He stepped forward and untied the ropes binding Julien’s wrists and ankles.
way here.
Jonah had never seen a man with such fair skin. As the ropes grazed his skin, they imprinted vivid red lines on his nearly transparent complexion, oddly triggering an unexplainable sense of protectiveness in
Jonah.
“Ugh! That hurts.” Julien rubbed his wrists and furrowed his brow.
Axel snorted in disdain. “Tsk. You’re just whining like a woman. Disgusting.”
Jonah looked at Julien’s swollen ankles and asked, “Can you still stand?”
Julien pursed his lips and slowly stood up. Then, he let out a cry.
His legs had been bound for several hours, and they had long gone numb.
There was no way he could stand.
In the blink of an eye, Julien’s body tilted forward. He swiftly clutched onto Jonah’s sturdy shoulders, finding refuge in the firm hold.
Responding with quick reflexes, Jonah intervened to prevent Julien from toppling over, firmly securing him with a grip around his waist.
In that moment, the duo struck a pose reminiscent of a classic romantic scene from a soap opera, leaving Axel, who stood nearby, in utter amazement.
“Uh, sorry about that.” Julien’s cheeks blushed with embarrassment.
Having harbored a lot of pent-up anger, Julien found solace in the embrace, his frustration easing.
“No need to apologize. If anything, we should be sorry,” Jonah asserted without hesitation, effortlessly lifting Julien in a princess-style embrace.
The unexpected move by Jonah caught Julien off guard, causing his heart to pound loudly in his chest.
Julien recognized his penchant for indulging in earthly pleasures, engaging in flirtation with handsome men, and succumbing to temptation after a few drinks. These tendencies were how he had ended up in
Axel’s hands.
Yet, his sentiments toward Jonah in this particular instance took a completely different turn. Julien couldn’t help it. He raised his arms and embraced Jonah’s neck.
“What the heck? What’s going on?”
Alyssa happened to arrive at that moment together with Silas and Sean.
Everyone was left dumbfounded by the scene before them.
“Is the person Mr. Jonah holding a man or a woman?” Sean was puzzled.
Silas was excited and exclaimed, “Wow! Could it be our future sister-in-law?”
Astonished, Alyssa turned speechless as she observed the scene.
“You guys, take a closer look. It’s obviously a man!”
Silas and Sean were taken aback, exclaiming. “A man?”
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed quite evident. However, he had a slim figure and a face that was delicate and effeminate.
“Well, that excitement was short-lived. I thought a man from our Taylor family was finally getting out of singlehood.”
Silas sighed with mock disappointment.
“Why would Jonah hug a man so passionately?”
“Mr. Lovelace, you’ve had a tough journey,” Alyssa greeted with a polite smile as she approached them.
“Axel’s hospitality fell short. Allow me to make it up to you.”
“Are you the Alyssa my aunt often mentions? Julien spoke in a cute tone, acting like a little princess in Jonah’s arms
“Yes, I am Alyssa,”
Alyssa remained composed, her beautiful eyes curved into a smile.
“Mr. Lovelace, you must be hungry and tired after the journey. How about having a meal, showering, and resting for the night? We can discuss things later.”
Through gritted teeth, Julien said, “Ms. Alyssa, I warn you-this is kidnapping, and I can sue you for it.”
Julien was still full of resentment.
“I know. It’s our fault for not being good hosts. I apologize for any inconvenience caused. To make amends, how about having Mr. Jonah from the KS Group keep you company for dinner tonight?”
Alyssa’s statement left Jonah speechless.
“If Mr. Lovelace is comfortable with it, Jonah can also help you with bathing and changing.”
Alyssa’s cheerful and sweet smile seemed harmless.
Alyssa’s reply took Jonah aback.
Julien’s gaze drifted, and he swallowed hard.
Everyone was stunned as Alyssa had just offered her own brother to Julien without even batting an eye!
Alyssa held Axel intimately in the living room, and Axel also embraced his sister. If they weren’t siblings, others might think they were a newlywed couple cherishing their reunion.
“Axel, you went through a lot this time,” Alyssa pouted.
“It’s not a big deal. I just brought someone back. It’s nothing exhausting.” Axel replied while gently patting. her head. His eyes filled with longing and tenderness,
“As long as you’d be happy, I’d even kill him for you.”
Upon hearing that, Sean was scared out of his wits, and Silas almost spat out his tea!
