Mr. Pretentious: Miss Valerius, He is Begging for a Title-Chapter 1: Cruise Ship Auction—She Provoked Him

Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Cruise Ship Auction—She Provoked Him
"Dare to get in my bed, do you know who I am?"
The burning breath brushed by her ear as Eleanor Valerius lay barely clothed in the man’s arms, trembling lightly.
The man beneath was the ruler of the Ford Family, the wealthiest in Aethelgard.
Sebastian Ford.
A man with no blood relation whom she had to call uncle.
"It’s hot, I want..."
Eleanor pretended to be drunk, refusing to answer.
With no way out, she leaned down and kissed his throat; this man was her only escape route.
Tonight her fiancé Jenson Lancaster brought her to the auction on the cruise, intending to deliver her to a business partner’s bed.
She did not want to become an auction item to be traded for her value, so she fled at the critical moment.
But she knew she could not escape the control of her family and mother.
If her body was a bargaining chip, then she would choose to give herself to a man whose identity would be untouchable even when exposed in Aethelgard.
The lounge on the second floor of the cruise was not lit, allowing a clear view and sound from below.
Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the auction was taking place tensely and excitedly.
Eleanor was also nervous, fumbling her moves.
The world knew Third Master Ford was celibate, and no woman could get close to him.
It truly was the case; she couldn’t seem to stir him.
"Dare to get in my bed with just these little tricks?"
Sebastian narrowed his eyes, dissatisfied with her performance above.
Tonight he had just returned to the country, but there was already a woman eager to offer herself.
Yet this woman appeared passionate in her actions but was actually inexperienced.
Her creamy skin glistened with sweat, sticking to her dampened dark hair, clearly the one initiating the seduction yet causing herself to blush all over.
In what should be the right decision to choke her, he instead grabbed her soft waist forcefully.
"Let me teach you."
Sebastian, with a coordinated yet lying body, still left the initiative in her hands.
He guided her patiently, instructing step by step.
Outside, the charity auction was being introduced.
"The next item is a beauty statue carved from White Jade, originating from the Han dynasty. The beauty appears lifelike, gentle to touch in the palm, each color and feel is a perfect masterpiece, starting bid at three million!"
Sebastian admired the White Jade beauty in his arms.
The bidding sounds drowned the noises from Eleanor’s lips.
"White Jade beauty bid at ten million, first call."
"Second call!"
"Third call, sold!"
The gavel sound mingled with their interwoven breaths.
The night, the cruise slowly rocked with the waves, yet it lost within the rhythm.
...
In the early hours, the cruise returned to the dock.
Eleanor seized the chance to escape while the man was in the shower.
Unbearable soreness in her waist and legs made her walk awkwardly.
A wool shawl covered her shoulders and neck, carrying marks left by the man.
She saw Jenson Lancaster and his foster sister Sharon Sinclair impatiently waiting.
She had long discovered Jenson and Sharon were entangled together.
But she had no evidence and certainly no right to break off the engagement.
"Jenson, I’m back."
Eleanor approached, feigning a submissive and pleasing demeanor.
She once thought her fiancé was her chance to escape the Valerius Family, but he, like her mother, only wanted to use her for transactions.
Seeing Eleanor reaching out, Jenson avoided her with utter disdain and asked unpleasantly, "Did you talk well with Mr. Holloway as I asked?"
How was that old man so capable, lasting over three hours?
Jenson was suddenly startled by the sight before him.
Eleanor’s eyes were watery, lips swollen, the blush on her cheeks hadn’t completely faded, even her breath carried an irresistible allure.
"Mm, I’ll do everything you asked me to do well."
Eleanor smiled bewitchingly, though her first experience was unpleasant.
The man was not gentle at all.
Jenson suddenly snapped out of his thoughts, feeling Eleanor was filthy.
"Ha, that’s all you’re capable of."
Everyone in Aethelgard knew, daughters raised by the Valerius Family were socialites with hundreds of men resting between their jade arms.
His family forced him to marry and engage with the third daughter of the Valerius Family, hoping to cling to the Ford Family behind them.
In the end, his friends mocked him with a green hat that covered him from head to toe.
Since his family disagreed to break off the engagement, he could only send Eleanor out to entertain guests!
"Jenson, Eleanor must be tired, let her go home and rest."
Sharon Sinclair deliberately cuddled up to Jenson.
Eleanor pretended not to see, pretending to be obedient and foolish was her smartness.
"Sharon, you’re so good, since you two are heading in the same direction, let your foster brother take you home."
No wonder Sharon deliberately made friends with her at school, defaming and slandering her reputation, wanting to snatch Jenson.
But such a scrap man, even if given to her, she would not want!
"Alright."
Jenson felt inexplicably heated by Eleanor’s appearance.
Just getting into the car, he impatiently embraced Sharon and started kissing.
"Jenson, slow down, Eleanor hasn’t left yet, what if she sees us~"
Sharon’s feigned reluctance made Jenson even more eager.
Although Eleanor’s looks and figure were perfect, who knew how many men she had accompanied? Sharon was purer.
...
Upon returning to the Valerius Family, Eleanor saw her mother Regina Jennings sitting in the living room.
"Mom, tonight I helped Jenson close a business deal."
She walked over and knelt at her mother’s feet, as obedient as a dog.
Regina, seeing the kiss marks on her, praised, "Eleanor, a woman must obey the three obediences and four virtues, satisfy her husband’s wishes as your greatest value."
"I’ll remember mother’s teachings."
Eleanor performed a happy smile, but her fingernails dug tightly into her palms.
"You’ve behaved well, I’ll cover Chloe’s medical expenses for this month."
Regina, using manipulative techniques, gave her lecture.
Upon hearing this, Eleanor’s suspended heart finally relaxed.
"Thank you, Mom."
Ten years ago, Regina adopted her and her twin sister from the orphanage.
Her sister Chloe Valerius had severe heart disease, the expensive monthly medical bills were the chain around her neck, binding her inescapably!
Before washing up in her room.
Eleanor handed over her dress and jewelry.
Aunt Campbell checked each item, then coldly questioned, "Why is one earring missing?"
"How could it be? It should be in the bag!"
Last night’s clothes were taken off by herself, the jewelry shouldn’t be missing.
Eleanor rummaged through the bag, hurriedly handing it to Aunt Campbell for checking.
Aunt Campbell, after confirming everything, warned fiercely, "Third Miss, remember everything you possess is given by madam. If you dare to steal jewelry and sell it again like before, the dark room awaits you!"
"I won’t anymore."
Eleanor dropped her gaze, but after Aunt Campbell left, her eyes showed no fear.
She must escape this trap, to live a life of freedom!
...
The next day.
Mr. Ford hosted a family banquet to celebrate his homecoming.
On such occasions, Eleanor would always be dressed up exquisitely by Regina Jennings to please powerful men.
Stepping into the mansion, the Ford Family relatives were exchanging greetings, ignoring Eleanor and Regina.
A black supercar arrived.
"It’s Third Master!"
Eleanor’s back tensed as she glanced over.
Everyone rushed forward to greet the car.
Sebastian did not get out, only lowering the window, extending his left hand holding a cigarette.
His thumb wore a White Jade Ring.
Last night, while being aggressive towards her, it hurt her terribly.
Eleanor blushed and tried to hide.
But Regina suddenly pushed her forward, reminding her, "Sebastian has not been back for three years, go greet your little uncle."
Eleanor held her breath and walked slowly.
The little uncle she hadn’t seen in three years.
Did he know the woman from last night was her?