Mr. Pretentious: Miss Valerius, He is Begging for a Title-Chapter 145: He’s Deliberately Tempting Her

Chapter 145: Chapter 145: He’s Deliberately Tempting Her
Hospital.
Eleanor Valerius waited until her sister came out of surgery.
Chloe had to stay in the ICU to get through the critical post-operation rejection period.
She was still under anesthesia, her face pale and gaunt.
"Chloe, congratulations on your rebirth."
Eleanor Valerius spoke with reddened eyes, her voice slightly choked.
Then she put her mother’s White Jade Pendant back on her.
In her bag was a letter from Vincent, which she hadn’t read.
After hesitating for a moment, she placed the envelope in the drawer next to the hospital bed. Meeting again at the wrong time, everything was different.
...
This week, Ford Group made quite a splash in Aethelgard’s news.
First, they announced a collaboration with the Sinclair Family from Aldoria, and then they used thunderous means to deal with the fraudulent Lancaster Family.
Since Sebastian Ford returned to the country, his ambitions have been laid bare, clearly proving to be a true powerhouse capable of controlling everything.
In the morning, Eleanor Valerius returned to work at the company.
Every time she saw news about Sebastian Ford, it felt like he belonged to a different world from hers.
If it weren’t for the advantage of being uncle and niece, Sebastian Ford would have always been unattainable to her.
But at the moment, Eleanor Valerius’s employee badge gave her VIP elevator access, straight to the top floor’s CEO office.
The elevator dinged open.
Eleanor Valerius looked up, unexpectedly coming face-to-face with the tall and poised Sebastian Ford.
She didn’t want to show any cracks in front of him, holding her breath slightly, and smiled graciously.
"Good morning, Mr. Ford."
"Mm."
Sebastian Ford seemed indifferent, but there was obvious pleasure in his eyes.
"Make me a cup of coffee."
"... Yes."
Returning to the workplace inevitably involved making coffee.
Soon, Eleanor Valerius followed Sebastian Ford to a meeting in the public relations department.
Julia Ford was in charge of project planning, but progress was slow.
Considering the power and influence of his eldest sister in the company, Sebastian Ford couldn’t replace Julia Ford, so he had no choice but to assign his Assistant Valerius to step in.
In the end, the love-struck Julia Ford ran to her uncle, throwing a tantrum.
"Uncle said he would discipline Eleanor Valerius, but what if she handles the proposal and secretly meets with Lawyer Lowell?"
"Then you should stick with Lawyer Lowell the whole time, don’t give them a chance to be alone."
Sebastian Ford squinted, even using his own niece.
"Lawyer Lowell is a promising young talent. If you can be with him, I believe my sister would be pleased."
Upon hearing this, Julia Ford immediately stomped her foot shyly.
"I’m not even starting with Lawyer Lowell yet."
"For your lifelong happiness, I’ll arrange plenty of opportunities for you at work."
Sebastian Ford glanced in the direction of Eleanor Valerius, murmuring: "As for Eleanor Valerius, I’ll take care of her."
"Thank you, Uncle."
Julia Ford was instantly overjoyed.
During work hours, she couldn’t resist running over to Eleanor Valerius to issue a warning: "Just because you’re single after breaking off the engagement doesn’t mean you can flirt around. Lawyer Lowell is a client working with the Ford Family; he’s not someone you can mess with.
Most importantly, I like him, so don’t deliberately try to compete with me!"
Eleanor Valerius thought of Damian Lowell as her childhood friend, Vincent.
Feeling complicated, but she wasn’t jealous.
"Oh."
Her reaction left Julia Ford feeling like her punches landed on cotton, extremely frustrated.
Julia Ford then assumed that Eleanor Valerius was upset about the broken engagement and asked, somewhat gloatingly: "What kind of man do you like?"
"I like..."
Eleanor Valerius suddenly thought of Sebastian Ford’s gentle smile.
She panicked abruptly yet didn’t expect Julia Ford would tilt her head, observing her expression closely.
"What kind of reaction is that? Don’t say you like someone like Lawyer Lowell!"
Unable to explain.
Eleanor Valerius replied sarcastically, speechless: "I like someone like you, okay."
"What are you saying! Ridiculous!"
Julia Ford suddenly widened her eyes to refute, her ears turned red as she walked away.
"See, even a love-struck Julia Ford finds me abnormal."
Eleanor Valerius self-deprecatingly mused, feeling chaotic inside.
How could she possibly like Sebastian Ford?!
...
Sebastian Ford had been secretly followed for the past couple of days.
Unfazed, he aimed to swiftly deal with Damian Lowell and the Ford Family’s traitors.
If Damian Lowell approached Julia Ford to seek revenge, then him getting close to Eleanor Valerius might be to leverage her against him.
No matter the reason, the people of the Ford Family and his woman, he would protect.
Thus, Sebastian Ford arranged for Damian Lowell to be entertained at the Hot Spring Villa.
Byron Ford was overseeing the place, providing the perfect chance to check on both enemies.
This was him actively offering the enemies a chance to ambush and assassinate him.
As coordinators, both Eleanor Valerius and Julia Ford received invitations for official business trips.
Before departing, she entrusted her second sister to care for Chloe at the hospital.
Upon arriving at the Hot Spring Villa, Eleanor Valerius realized Julia Ford had some sudden business and didn’t show up.
After alighting, Sebastian Ford and Damian Lowell met face-to-face.
On the surface, they upheld polite courtesies due to business collaboration, yet their eyes harbored dangerous murderous intent.
"Miss Valerius, we meet again."
"Assistant Valerius, come with me."
With both gazes locked onto her, Eleanor Valerius’s smile faltered slightly.
This kind of showdown happened far too often.
She didn’t expect Byron Ford himself to be here as well.
Eleanor realized she seemed to have secrets with everyone?
Moreover, each one looked at her with a different meaningful glare.
She had never hoped Julia Ford could show up like this.
Luckily, Sebastian Ford indeed had official work for her to handle that afternoon.
By evening, when scheduling time for a hot spring soak.
Byron Ford suddenly stopped Eleanor Valerius for a secret talk: "Heard the other day Master Ford attended a mixer event for matchmaking, you were there too. Did he take an interest in anyone? Has he truly broken up with the woman involved in the bed photo scandal?"
Thinking back to the fireworks on the night of the matchmaking event, Eleanor’s breath became uneven.
"For now... Master Ford is in an abstinent state."
She had no time to enjoy illicit pleasure with him.
"I want to find that woman’s real identity, there must be clues in his phone. If you can find out, the 1 million reward I mentioned last time is guaranteed."
"Yes, Second Uncle."
Eleanor Valerius definitely dared not reject Byron Ford directly, managing to placate him momentarily.
Afterward, she prepared to soak in the hot spring.
Holding her clothes without having walked over yet, she received a call from Sebastian Ford.
"Aren’t you investigating me? I’m less guarded now, it’s your best chance to make a move."
The voice on the other end, Sebastian Ford’s, lazily and amused.
No need to guess, he discovered her secretive conversation with Byron Ford.
She was just unsure whether he wasn’t angry, tempting her deeper meant punishment or a sinister plot.
"Where is Master Ford?"
Eleanor Valerius smiled blissfully, unable to refuse him.
Moments later, she walked barefoot into the private hot spring where Sebastian Ford soaked.
All around, steam swirled.
Sebastian Ford lounged, squinting while waiting for her.
Within the hot spring pool, his muscular torso was wrapped only in a towel at the waist, showcasing a flawless physique.
At this sight, Eleanor Valerius’s eyes flickered slightly.
She realized Sebastian Ford was deliberately seducing her!
"Come over."
Sebastian Ford propped up his wet arm, lifting the glass beside the pool, sipping wine through the mist with an even more dangerously alluring gaze.
"Master Ford knows Uncle is still watching you for the pleasure-seeker, yet you boldly invite me for a romantic soak?"
Eleanor Valerius’s steps gradually approached.
She squatted down, not yet changing attire, then Sebastian Ford, drawing near, lifted her directly into the hot spring’s water.
"You’re out to find the pleasure-seeker, of course, I’ll cooperate with you."
Sebastian Ford tightened his arm around Eleanor Valerius’s waist, pulling up warm pool water, cradling her onto his lap.