Mr. Pretentious: Miss Valerius, He is Begging for a Title-Chapter 58: The Night of the Family Banquet, He Tempts Her with a Kiss

Chapter 58: Chapter 58: The Night of the Family Banquet, He Tempts Her with a Kiss
Eleanor Valerius lay in bed, unable to sleep no matter how much she tossed and turned.
She refused to admit it was the aftereffects of being kissed to tears by Sebastian Ford.
Compared to the entanglement of that affair, kisses and hugs more easily stirred her heart.
She suspected Sebastian did it on purpose.
In the car, him asking her to punish him with her own hands was also a form of indulgence and greed.
She constantly reminded herself to measure the fleeting indulgence when pretending with him.
The difficulty was, Sebastian wasn’t easy to deceive.
If her kisses and initiative were all just a facade, the consequences would be severe if he found out.
But ultimately, she had no experience, giving all her firsts to him, making it hard to withdraw her emotions afterward.
"No way, I can’t lose to Sebastian Ford. I’m the one who slept with him, who schemed against him, and I’ll certainly be the one to escape and ditch him in the future!"
Resolute, Eleanor went to the company the next day with panda eyes.
She tried to avoid Sebastian, but she failed.
Moreover, she heard Sebastian’s meaningful, triumphant low laugh.
He really was crazy and wicked!
In the afternoon.
Eleanor was responsible for delivering documents to the PR department.
After knocking and waiting for a while, she found Julia Ford still in a daze.
However, Eleanor had no private matters to discuss with her.
"Wait a moment."
Julia couldn’t help speaking, asking awkwardly, "Did you see a very handsome man in the company yesterday? I saw him at a PR event before, is he a new employee? He doesn’t seem like one, could he be a business partner?"
Eleanor was stunned, was Julia having an unrequited crush?
"I didn’t notice."
A very handsome man in the company?
Her first thought was Sebastian, who could be more handsome than him?
Beauty that entices, a perfect physique, a blend of noble abstinence and wanton indulgence.
"Why are you blushing?"
Julia puzzledly stared at her.
"I’m not," Eleanor retorted. "You’re the one blushing."
Thinking about men in the company is neglecting one’s duties.
...
Eleanor had gained the project department experience and received investment from Sebastian.
The previous promotional collaboration between the Ford and Lancaster families was a success.
Afterward, Sebastian handed Eleanor a bid invitation.
"I’m giving the Lancaster Family a chance to participate, it’s up to you how to negotiate with him."
Was this an opportunity for her to handle the Lancaster Family?
Eleanor was secretly delighted.
The hard work of punishing the lover was yielding results.
After work.
Eleanor intentionally arranged to meet with Sharon Sinclair to see Jenson Lancaster.
She still had evidence of their affair, but it wasn’t enough to call off the engagement.
The Lancaster Family was also a prestigious family in Aethelgard, and the cage of power was her greatest enemy in pursuing freedom.
"Jenson, I heard Mr. Ford is preparing a bid for a cooperative project. I remember the Lancaster Family wanted such an opportunity. If I can secure a bid invitation for the Lancaster Family, wouldn’t that be an achievement irrespective of the result?"
"Being able to bid for a Ford Family project is significant for the Lancaster Family. Can you get a bid invitation?"
As expected, Jenson immediately began to flatter Eleanor.
Sharon sat beside them, a sour face full of jealousy.
"Well, you know many companies are scrambling to work with the Ford Family, and the Lancaster Family has many rivals. I’m just a small assistant by Mr. Ford’s side, getting a bid invitation..."
Eleanor deliberately dangled the information, intentionally provoking Sharon.
"Jenson, I’ll tell you a secret."
Jenson was now compliant to her every whim.
Pure, romantically inclined Sharon felt the man she loved was being stolen and stamped in anger.
However, Eleanor was strategically pulling back to advance against Jenson.
"Of course, I want to help the Lancaster Family, but building good relationships in the company requires gifts and entertainment. I can’t do it under the Valerius Family’s name, and when the Lancaster Family gets the bid invitation, no one will know it was my effort, which feels unjust to me."
Jenson, realizing her point, smiled and said, "As long as you can get the Lancaster Family the bid invitation, I’ll reward you with two hundred thousand once it’s done."
Two hundred thousand.
That’s Chloe’s two months of medical fees.
Eleanor smiled sweetly, "Jenson, I won’t disappoint you, just wait for my good news."
Even though Sebastian was her current backing, she wouldn’t spend his money.
She wanted to earn it herself, so she could eventually leave with Chloe!
...
Several days later.
Mr. Ford’s birthday banquet.
The old mansion had been arranged for the event long in advance, with top national banquet chefs brought in.
Because Mr. Ford enjoyed lively events, no one from the Ford Family was absent, each bearing gifts in splendid attire.
Sophia Ford organized everything meticulously, her husband Owen Shaw was also present, with Julian Ford and Julia Ford fulfilling their filial duties.
Meanwhile, Byron Ford stood at the entrance of the old mansion greeting guests personally, showing his strong social skills with his charming smile.
However, among the guests, the talk was all about Third Master Ford.
"Why don’t we see Master Ford? He would never miss such an important day."
"Third Master Ford is the head of the family, he must have other matters to attend to."
Indeed, at this moment, Sebastian was very busy.
In the tea room along the corridor to the lounge.
Sebastian held Eleanor in his arms, admiring her.
His restless hands roamed over her delicate curves, his low laughter filled with generous praise for her.
"The dress fits perfectly; you look stunning tonight."
Especially with her lipstick smudged thoroughly.
Eleanor allowed her supple body to become his plaything.
"With Master Ford’s personal measurements, it’s bound to fit well."
"Is that so? Let me feel again."
Sebastian acted recklessly towards her.
Through the partially open glass door.
Servants’ footsteps could be heard outside, as if they were just nearby.
Eleanor’s nerves were tense, her slight shiver very noticeable in his hands.
"Just a few days of abstinence, and you can’t take it?"
"It’s all your fault..."
Eleanor pleaded softly.
If their relationship was discovered at the Ford Family, she would be deemed improper and accused of coveting him.
Sebastian chuckled lightly, taking out a white jade bracelet and placing it on her.
"Remember, you’re under my arrangement tonight; no one can bully you except me."
Sebastian’s possessiveness was also her amulet.
That evening, Eleanor, in a white dress, was breathtaking.
Julian Ford was almost staring, but he dared not.
For Eleanor, who was to perform on the guqin, was always within Sebastian’s line of sight.
At the moment, Sebastian received all the attention with his striking posture.
His gift to Mr. Ford was a supreme ancient jade carved into a Buddha statue.
The guests were amazed and impressed, but Mr. Ford was not happy.
"All worldly things, I would prefer to see you bring a woman home for my birthday."
Mr. Ford publicly urged marriage, "Sebastian, did Sophia say you dated the youngest from the Hale Family? How’s it going?"
"Not suitable, Miss Hale is too serious."
Sebastian replied earnestly, "I prefer someone a bit wilder."
Hearing this, Eleanor blushed quietly.
She was about to perform.
Suddenly, all the lights went out, and it was a blackout.
Visibility fell into darkness.
Eleanor was abruptly embraced from behind by a familiar presence.
Her heart pounded wildly, she almost called out his name.
"Do you dare to indulge with me?"
Sebastian’s whispering voice asked her.
Before Eleanor could answer, he devoured her with his ardent kiss.
It was truly a deep kiss one couldn’t help but indulge in.
However, Eleanor’s ears picked up the surrounding sounds.
"The whole North Aethelgard is out of power, the Ford Family has backup electricity, it will resume shortly."
"Everyone alright? Please wait a moment."
In the dark solitude amidst the family banquet.
Eleanor and Sebastian violated their forbidden identities, unable to tell who tempted whom, indulging in an intense, reckless kiss.