Mr. Pretentious: Miss Valerius, He is Begging for a Title-Chapter 23: Repaying Kindness with Your Lips

Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Repaying Kindness with Your Lips
Eleanor Valerius sat awkwardly in Sebastian Ford’s embrace, absolutely unable to lift her head.
The car window only half-covered, from the outside you couldn’t see the entire interior.
Jenson Lancaster was astonished. Could Sharon Sinclair suspect the woman on Master Ford’s lap was Eleanor Valerius?
Impossible!
Eleanor Valerius, a woman like her, wouldn’t qualify to serve Master Ford!
"Don’t talk nonsense."
"I’m just asking, what if Mr. Ford has seen her?"
Sharon Sinclair also thought it impossible; she wanted to hear a denial even more.
In Sebastian Ford’s eyes, a trace of disdain flickered.
Yet he said nothing.
The hesitation caused Eleanor Valerius even greater anxiety.
She worried she might anger him and face retribution.
Then she tightly hugged his waist, trying to nuzzle him coquettishly.
After sneaking pleasure in the office, neither had changed clothes.
You could still faintly smell the lingering scent of intimacy.
Apparently pleased, Sebastian Ford stroked her head with a hint of fondness.
"Eleanor Valerius was working overtime at the company, wasn’t it clear, Young Master Lancaster?"
His gaze coldly questioning, "Do I need to repeat? Call her, ask if she’s aware the siblings are looking for her."
"No, no need."
Jenson Lancaster felt insecure; how could he dare offend Master Ford? He smiled apologetically: "Master Ford, we won’t disturb you any longer."
Hastily, he left with Sharon Sinclair.
Safe!
Eleanor Valerius thought of getting up, but Sebastian Ford pressed her head firmly.
"I saved you again, shouldn’t you thank me personally?"
What a hypocritical demand!
It was clearly his fault.
"I’m suffocating because of you."
Eleanor Valerius broke free, sat beside him taking deep breaths, glaring silently.
As she calmed down, it dawned on her Sebastian Ford was tracking her, likely guessing she intended to catch him and annul the marriage.
He hadn’t asked, clearly content to play the lover’s game, not interfering or actively helping.
"Why did Master Ford come here? Miss me?"
Eleanor Valerius fluttered her lashes, playing along with the rules.
"I told you to wait, why’d you run?"
Sebastian Ford touched her face; the Jade Ring was warm.
"I was scared."
Eleanor Valerius accused, "Who would think a serious boss would trick me into the office for punishment? I ran fearing you’d bully me again."
"Bully? I doubt it."
Sebastian Ford rubbed her lips with his finger, softly: "Weren’t you enjoying it too?"
Eleanor Valerius feigned shyness: "Were you here to catch me?"
"To take you out for dinner."
Sebastian Ford played with her earlobe.
"Why every time..." Eleanor Valerius awkwardly: "Afterwards, you always want to eat? Seems like compensation."
"If so, you should pay me instead."
Sebastian Ford maneuvered, "I’m your lover, aren’t you supposed to compensate me? I don’t mind you compensating with your body."
"Let’s have dinner, I’m hungry."
Eleanor Valerius suddenly complied.
But upon getting out, they saw the hotel entrance.
Eleanor Valerius stopped behind him.
"I don’t want to work overtime..."
Why had he tricked her into coming to the hotel for a room again?!
Sebastian Ford chuckled, returned to grasp her wrist, whispering: "No overtime, time to compensate you."
"...Master Ford?"
Eleanor Valerius panicked, wanting to struggle: "In public, others might see."
"It’s quite reasonable, whether it’s a boss and their assistant or elder with younger."
Eleanor Valerius: "..."
Reasonable? It all sounds so forbidden!
Luckily, the hotel restaurant was reserved.
Sebastian Ford was particular about food; he personally cut the steak and placed it before Eleanor Valerius.
Eleanor Valerius wasn’t picky, nor did she need to heed Valerius Family rules before him.
After finishing, he awarded her with ice cream.
For a moment, it felt like she snatched a bit of unfamiliar affection.
A daring thought flashed, if she’d snagged him as a lover earlier, would she suffer less?
The server brought contraceptive pills.
Eleanor Valerius paused.
Quietly taking them, she heard him say: "Next time, I’ll be careful, prepared sooner."
Prepared for what?
Carrying condoms? Danger anywhere, anytime?
"Have you had enough?"
Sebastian Ford’s gentle scrutiny was mesmerizing in the night.
Eleanor Valerius looked at him, obediently nodding.
They left the hotel restaurant.
The elevator opened, unexpectedly standing there was Sophia Ford, the eldest daughter of the Ford Family.
Eleanor Valerius froze, her heart leaping.
Thankfully they weren’t tangled up, or they’d surely be discovered.
"Miss Ford."
Sophia Ford disdained the Valerius Family, not allowing her to call her aunt.
Unlike her panic, Sebastian Ford calmly strode into the elevator.
"Sister, done with the socializing?"
"I can’t come home, and you seem busy too."
Sophia Ford smiled elegantly, her gaze sharply cutting to Eleanor Valerius behind him.
Inside the elevator felt suffocatingly oppressive.
"Sebastian, after returning home, you seem changed."
Sophia Ford hinted: "Your taste and judgment seem to have declined? Overseeing, placing cheap tawdry objects before you."
Cheap objects...
Eleanor Valerius heard she was being scolded.
"Beauty is also valued."
Sebastian Ford’s voice cool, not exposing their relationship.
"Even the prettiest can be inferior merchandise, open to all, displayed to shame. Does the Ford Family lack treasures? Sister knows your discretion, reminding you to avoid lowly entanglements."
Sophia Ford took pride in her noble standing, even begrudging eloquently.
"Hmm, thanks for the reminder, sister."
Sebastian Ford unbothered; he didn’t defend Eleanor Valerius.
Throughout, Eleanor Valerius gritted her teeth to maintain a perfect smile.
...
Sebastian Ford drove her back to the Valerius Family, not stepping out.
"Thank you, Master Ford."
Eleanor Valerius avoided his gaze.
Inside, Regina Jennings greeted her, aware she couldn’t hide whose car it was.
"You’re an assistant by Sebastian’s side, a chance for you; ignore others’ words, just charm Sebastian, securing collaboration for Lancaster Family is your merit."
Clearly Sophia Ford had warned Regina Jennings of her shamelessness.
Eleanor Valerius clenched her fist, smiling nodding.
"Yes. I’ll strive to seize the opportunity."
Clear-headed about her distance and the game’s rules with Sebastian Ford.
Sebastian and the Ford Family were formidable.
She only wanted to use him, post-annulment escape the Valerius Family with her sister, sever ties with Sebastian Ford.
...
The next day.
Eleanor Valerius arrived at Vex Bar before its opening.
Receiving Flora Vaughn’s call, the manager troubled her due to Dominic Drake’s injury.
She wanted to settle accounts with the manager for betrayal.
"Miss Valerius?"
Eleanor Valerius turned, surprised to see Wayne Wainwright.
Momentarily startled, glad Sebastian Ford wasn’t present.
"Alone? Fiancé not with you?"
Wayne Wainwright met her a second time, unable to suppress his attentive demeanor towards her beauty.
Eleanor Valerius caught his eye, initially intent to evade, instead deciding to use him.
"With President Wainwright, I’m not alone."
Eleanor Valerius smiled, asking: "May I buy you a drink?"
He couldn’t refuse.
Unexpectedly, Eleanor Valerius was negotiating with the manager.
Once he realized her intention in inviting him, he’d been tricked.
Master Ford’s niece this cunning?
Wayne Wainwright sat drinking on the sofa, unable to resist tattling to Sebastian Ford.
"Master Ford, your Gigi toyed with me."
Upon hearing about Eleanor Valerius, Sebastian Ford’s eyes instantly turned fierce.
The little fox didn’t seek him, but Wayne Wainwright? Seeking another lover?
Or planning to have a backup lover?
Ha, well done!
Personally teaching her obedience!