Chapter 29 Complementary When it came to Eric, everyone in Capital City knews him well. As the president of Davison Group, he was a dominant figure in the business world of Capital City, known for his ruthless and unconventional methods. He was considered the most challenging person to deal with in Capital City, and also the one that no one dared to provoke. Privately, people say that Eric was eccentric. Anyone who crossed him never fared well. So, when these people caught sight of Eric’s car, they instinctively steered clear, afraid of provoking him, yet unable to resist stealing glances. The reason is simple; although Eric was intimidating to many, he was undeniably handsome and elegant, unmatched by anyone in Capital City. The back door of the car opened slowly, and a man in a black suit, exuding a noble and aloof demeanor, stepped out. He then extended his hand towards the car. A delicate hand, as white as jade, gently touched Eric’s hand. Kate, clad in a fiery red evening gown, emerged from the car, instantly capturing everyone’s attention. “Wait… Mr. Eric actually brought a woman to the Emperor Hotel?! This is the first time in three. years that Mr. Eric has appeared in public with a woman since his marriage.” “That woman looks familiar; she appears to be Mr. Eric’s fiancée, Kate Lowe!” “Didn’t they say that Mr. Eric and Ms. Lowe have always been at odds? How come… A group of people cautiously avoided Eric’s gaze while whispering to each other, with most of the discussion revolving around Kate. Although their voices were hushed, they still reached the ears of Eric and Kate. Eric’s cold and indifferent eyes swept over them, causing the people to immediately fall silent, trembling and hastily lowering their heads to evade his gaze, while also tightly sealing their lips, refraining from uttering another word. A gentle smile graced Kate’s face, and then she affectionately took Eric’s arm, softly saying, “Eric, let’s inside.” go “Okay.” Eric responded lightly, then calmly proceeded forward with Kate by his side. Inside the Emperor Hotel, there were already quite a few people. In the grand and spacious lobby on the first floor, people were conversing in small groups. However, as Eric and Kate strolled in leisurely, the chatter in the lobby instantly ceased, and all eyes unconsciously landed on the couple entering through the door.. Ralana. attire or hairstyle, everything was meticulously groomed. His strikingly handsome face exuded indifference and coldness, emanating a powerful and icy aura, accompanied by an intense sense of intimidation. And Kate donned a fiery red evening gown, accentuating her slender and graceful figure flawlessly. Her makeup was bold yet tasteful, and a red ruby necklace adorned her fair neck, causing her to shimmer like a ruby, radiant and captivating. Even standing next to Eric, who exuded sharpness and dominance, her elegance remained undiminished. Both of them emitted a powerful presence, one sharp and the other vibrant and daring, creating a harmonious blend. “Kate?” An abrupt exclamation rang out. Kate heard the familiar voice and swiftly turned her head towards the source of the sound. In the corner, a young man in a silver–gray suit held a glass of wine, gazing at her with astonishment and disbelief, tinged with excitement. He seemed inclined to approach her, yet hesitated as if restraining himself for some reason, standing in place with a complex expression. Upon seeing him, Kate felt her nose tingle and nearly cried out. The individual calling out to her was her brother, Hendrick! Send Gifts 20
Category: Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield
Chapter 28 Attending the Banquet At five o’clock in the afternoon, Eric’s assistant, Lucas, brought over the evening gown, accompanied by a team of makeup and styling professionals. The banquet was already very grand, with many prominent figures from Capital City’s upper society in attendance. Every reputable company in the city didn’t want to miss out on this banquet organized by foreign investors. If they were chosen as a partner, they might soar to new heights. Among the companies in Capital City, the most prominent were the Davison Group and the Lowe Group. Although the two companies were related by marriage, everyone knew that Kate, the wife of Eric and the eldest daughter of the Lowes, had distanced herself from her parents and brothers ever since she married Eric. She had disappeared from the public eye. Therefore, there were rumors that the Lowe Group and the Davison Group were always in competition. It was because of this that in the previous life, Ruth and Simon took advantage of the information gap to make Kate believe that Eric was harming the Lowe Group, deepening her misunderstanding of Eric. But this time… she wouldn’t be fooled! Kate, pampered since childhood as the eldest daughter, had always lived in luxury. Her looks, figure, and temperament were all top–notch. When the makeup artists and stylists saw her, their eyes lit up with admiration. Kate’s gaze lingered on the several evening gowns brought by Lucas, finally settling on the fiery red long dress. “Just this one.” With a lift of her finger, Kate decisively made a decision. Kate’s facial features were outstanding and striking. She had a strong appearance; even without makeup, she was stunningly beautiful at first sight. After carefully applying makeup, her whole aura instantly elevated. Although it was heavy makeup, it couldn’t hide Kate’s natural charm, but instead complemented it. She was glamorous without being vulgar, enchanting without being tacky, making her shine like a flame. Paired with the fiery red evening gown, she looked like a queen who had emerged from the flames. Just standing there exuded a strong sense of superiority, unattainable. The makeup artist and stylist were momentarily stunned. Kate calmly looked at herself in the mirror. uames shimmering on her as she walked. Her long hair was styled into a bun held in place with a phoenix–shaped hairpin, and she wore a ruby necklace around her fair neck that shone brightly. On her wrist was a matching ruby bracelet, making her look like a phoenix reborn from the flames, proud, noble, and elegant. It was a style that Kate had never tried before. With a smile on her lips, Kate’s gaze turned to the somewhat dazed Lucas, her voice calm as she asked, “Where is Eric?” Lucas snapped out of his daze at the sound of her voice and immediately respectfully replied, “Madam, please wait a moment. Mr. Eric is already on his way back to Summer Estate to accompany you to the Emperor Hotel” The Emperor Hotel was the venue for tonight’s banquet, and it was also the most luxurious and prestigious hotel in Capital City. Any high–class gatherings or banquets in Capital City would choose to be held at the Emperor Hotel. As soon as Lucas finished speaking, Eric’s exclusive car had already entered the door. The back window of the car rolled down, and Eric, dressed in a black suit, exuded a cold and restrained aura. He looked towards Kate’s direction, and a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes. He took a deep look at Kate, his voice slightly hoarse as he said, “Get in the car.” Kate smiled and then sat beside Eric, naturally linking her arm with his. “Thank you, Eric, for coming to pick me up. I really like the evening gown.” Eric glanced at her, but did not pull away, allowing Kate to link arms with him. As Kate lowered her gaze, a hint of sharpness flashed in her eyes. She wanted to see how Ruth would frame Hendrick at tonight’s banquet! At the Emperor Hotel, the vehicles coming and going were endless, each one belonging to prominent figures. The security at the hotel entrance was extremely tight, inspecting every person’s invitation. A Rolls–Royce Phantom slowly approached, and the people at the entrance of the Emperor Hotel were surprised when they saw this car. They all stepped aside, and their eyes discreetly glanced towards the back seat of the Rolls–Royce Phantom. They would never make a mistake; this limited edition Rolls–Royce Phantom was none other than Eric’s ride! Send Gifts 20
Chapter 27 Resentment George felt deeply wronged as he watched Holly leave, abandoning the luxury goods on the coffee table, which seemed out of place. Kate lazily adjusted her posture on the sofa. After Holly departed from the Summer Estate, Kate glanced at George and softly chuckled, “George, do you harbor any resentment?” George, feeling his emotions stirred, inwardly snorted in anger. However, he maintained a cold. facade, showing no genuine emotion. “No.” Observing George’s impeccable emotional control, Kate nodded inwardly. He was indeed chosen by Eric. His ability to manage his expressions and emotions was exceptional. Even if he was seething inside, he appeared unfazed on the surface. Kate calmly sat up, poured herself a cup of tea, and remarked, “Do you truly believe I would let Holly off so easily?” George was momentarily surprised, his demeanor still composed, as he coldly responded, “I have no authority to interfere in any decisions made by you, madam.” Kate gazed deeply at George, poured a cup of tea for him, and pushed it towards him, “Chrysanthemum tea calms you down.” George was silent for a moment. George regarded Kate with a complex expression. Since the day Kate had confronted Eric with harsh words, he found it difficult to discern her intentions. She was suddenly pleasing Mr. Eric, and their relationship quickly warmed. She intervened to reprimand Simon, prevented Ruth from entering the Summer Estate, intercepted Holly today, only to then let her go.. As George pondered silently over his tea, Kate’s voice floated gently once more, “Do you know Holly’s true identity?” Puzzled by her question, George looked at Kate suspiciously and replied after some thought, “She is Ruth’s birth mother.” While this fact was not a secret in the Summer Estate, Kate alone seemed unaware or indifferent. Kate sighed inwardly. It appeared that George and the others were aware of Holly’s identity, yet they tolerated her presence in the Summer Estate, She, too, had turned a blind eye, even when she knew Holly had stolen from the Summer Estate and departed. What concern was it of Kate’s if Holly had pilfered from Eric? Finished Chapter 27 Resentment these favors eventually became weapons for Ruth and Simon to wield against the Lowe Group and the Davison Group. Seeing Kate lost in thought, George tentatively called out, “Madam?” Kate snapped back to reality, her expression once again cold, “Keep a close watch on her. Instead of banishing her, it’s better to monitor her closely and see what trouble she and Ruth can incite.” “Moreover, she has been in Summer Estate for three years. I fear she may have taken more than just these few items.” Kate’s slender index finger tapped lightly on the coffee table as she said, “Inspect all the items in the storage room, and then… She motioned for George to approach, and after whispering a few words to him, his expression shifted dramatically. He solemnly bowed to her. “Yes, madam.” As George departed, he was still perplexed. However, recalling Kate’s instructions, his mind quickly cleared. He promptly relayed the information to Eric and hastened towards the storage. room. After organizing George’s tasks, Kate lounged lazily on the sofa. She cradled a tablet in her arms, browsing online information about Ruth and Simon.. Both individuals are currently thriving. Simon serves as the general manager of a subsidiary within the Lowes group, while Ruth holds the position of finance manager at the same subsidiary. Essentially, this particular subsidiary of the Lowes group is under the management of Ruth and Simon. Send Gifts
Chapter 26 Of Course I Dare When George brought Holly in, Kate was lying on the sofa dozing off. Upon hearing Holly’s commotion, she immediately opened her eyes impatiently and grabbed a cup from the coffee table, hurling it towards Holly. The security guard was quick to react. Seeing that the cup thrown by Kate was slightly off target, he intentionally nudged Holly forward, causing the cup to strike her forehead with a loud thud. “Ouch!” Holly cried out in pain, feeling a sharp sensation on her head as a bruise quickly formed. “Why are you causing a ruckus? Be quiet!” Kate, wearing an impatient and disgusted expression, coldly glared at Holly. Feeling deeply wronged, Holly gazed at Kate and complained, “Madam, they suddenly pinned me down and snatched my bag, rifling through my personal belongings!” She had only asked for a day off. These people had no right rifling through her bag. These security guards were audacious, daring to touch her possessions. George sneered, opened the bag, and placed it on the coffee table, crossing his arms as he coldly stared at Holly. “Your personal belongings? Which item in this bag belongs to you?” “I …” Holly broke out in a cold sweat on her forehead, seeking help from Kate. “What’s happening?” Kate lazily raised her eyelids while reclining on the sofa, asking impatiently. George’s tone grew even colder. “Madam, she is not honest; she stole your belongings.” Despite his cold words, George glanced at Kate discreetly, feeling somewhat uncertain. What are her true intentions? She had clearly sent him a message to intercept Holly, claiming that she was dishonest and instructing him to search her, yet now she was acting as if she knew nothing. Initially, George had been somewhat doubtful, but after intercepting Holly, he discovered that even the bag she carried was purchased by Eric for Kate! Inside the bag were scarves, earrings, bracelets, perfume, and other luxury items, all gifts from Eric to Kate. However, Kate had always refused to use them, rejecting the items Eric bought for her and storing them away. She had not expected Holly to have such audacious thoughts. Previously, out of consideration for Kate’s defense of Holly, George had refrained from saying much even though he suspected Holly might have taken some items. But now, the situation had changed. Chapter 26 Of Course | Dare With a cold expression, Kate gazed at the items on the coffee table, rose slowly, and walked towards Holly without hesitation, raising her hand and delivering a slap! Finished The force of the slap caused Holly’s face to twist, leaving a prominent red mark from Kate’s fingers. Shocked by the slap, Holly stared at Kate in disbelief and instinctively protested, “How dare you hit me!” Kate struck Holly across the face once more, her expression was cold and menacing. “Why would I not dare hit you?” Stunned by the two slaps, Holly hesitated, unable to muster a response in the face of Kate’s anger. “Did you take my belongings without permission? Taking without consent is theft. George, how much are these items worth?” Kate asked coldly, showing no courtesy. George promptly replied, “Madam, Mr. Eric purchased these items, and the receipts are all here. This bag, along with the jewelry, totals 72 thousand.” Holly’s legs trembled, and she immediately tried to defend herself, “Madam, I mistakenly took the wrong bag when I left. How could I possibly steal your belongings?” Kate gave Holly a cold look, inwardly sneering. The gall of her saying that. She’s stolen a lot of my stuff. However, Kate outwardly let out a heavy snort, gazing at Holly with great arrogance. “I doubt would have the audacity to steal from me.” you Holly quickly agreed, “Yes, yes, Madam, I would never dare to touch your belongings. It’s all a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding… Kate lifted her chin haughtily. “Let her go.” George instinctively spoke up, “But Madam…” Kate glanced at George, impatience evident on her face. “What? Do my words no longer hold any weight?” Send Gifts 曲 20 ம Reborn of Kate Finished
Chapter 25 Taking Them Back One by One Holly’s face twisted for a moment. A strong sense of humiliation swept over her heart, but she had to endure it and smile at Kate. “Madam, I have overstepped. I am not worthy, but Ruth sent. me a text message yesterday saying that you did not allow her to come and go freely in the Summer Estate Kate looked at Holly with a smirk. “Is there a problem? As the mistress of the Summer Estate, I have the authority to allow or deny anyone entry.” Holly smiled ingratiatingly, her face almost frozen with a smile, but she cursed silently. Why is this d*mned girl acting like a princess again? Wasn’t she kind and even pleasing to me before? After all, Eric, that lunatic, was monitoring her phone, and she could only pass on many messages to Ruth and Simon through me. What’s wrong with her today, daring to treat me like this? Kate calmly watched Holly’s expression, smiled coldly, and then said indifferently, “Stop loitering. around me. It’s annoying.” Holly opened her mouth and couldn’t help but say, “Madam, I have something to tell you.” Kate looked at Holly coldly, her impatience growing on her face. “Spit it out and don’t dawdle.” Holly’s face turned pale for a moment. After all, she was in her forties. Being scolded by Kate like this made her feel extremely aggrieved, but she had to endure it. She needed to gain Kate’s trust in order to pass on messages from Summer Estate and obtain some benefits. Eric provided Kate with the best food and clothing. Even if Kate gave her a little bit, it would be enough for her to spend a long time. Besides, who would complain about having more money? So Holly endured the humiliation in her heart and tried to please Kate, saying, “Madam, can I have the afternoon off today? Ruth said “Such a trivial matter and you have to come to me to talk about it?” Kate slapped the coffee table hard, looking at Holly with a cold smile. “Go find George!” Holly trembled for a moment, feeling extremely aggrieved, but dared not speak out, so she could only turn around and leave dejectedly. Watching Holly’s back, Kate’s gaze grew even colder. Does she really think I don’t know that she and Ruth are mother and daughter? Holly was deliberately planted by Ruth, claiming to be her distant relative with no children and no family, begging Kate for a job to survive and also to pass on some messages under Eric’s surveillance. That’s why Kate kept Holly in Summer Estate. Chapter 25 Taking Them Back One by One provoke. Over the past three years, many of her things had been stolen, and if she were to calculate it carefully… it might be worth six figures. Finished All this money was taken by Ruth and Simon, becoming their start–up funds to erode Lowe Group. But since she had been reborn, Holly should not think about taking anything from Summer Estate anymore. All those designer bags, clothes, and accessories that were taken before must be returned one by one! People like Holly had no right putting their grubby hands on gifts Eric gave her. Kate lowered her eyes and took out her phone, coldly sending a message to George. Not long after, there was a commotion outside Summer Estate. “Why are you holding onto me? Give me back my bag! Why are you snatching my bag?” “Don’t touch my belongings! Release me, it’s painful, it’s painful!” The angry cries of Holly could be heard from outside the door, and then the door was forcefully pushed open from the outside. Two security guards firmly gripped Holly’s arms and escorted her inside, as she continued to shout in anger, her face growing pale. Meanwhile, George held a bag in his hand and entered with a cold expression. Send Gifts
Chapter 24 Know Your Place Kate’s eyesight was exceptional, and she clearly observed the maid clenching her fist. She smirked coldly. “It appears that you are quite dissatisfied, aren’t you?” The maid looked up in a panic and hastily exclaimed, “Madam, I didn’t do anything!” Despite her words, Holly was nearly consumed by anger. What is her issue? Why won’t she let this go? Previously, she had always turned a blind eye to my actions, considering I am on Ruth’s side. Many times, she required me to relay messages. With this in mind, Holly discreetly signaled to Kate. However, Kate completely disregarded her, her tone light and airy as she said, “Nothing? Judging from your look, you were going to attack me.” Holly’s expression immediately stiffened. When Kate spoke, she felt an intense, chilling gaze from her, filled with a strong sense of oppression and anger. Her entire body stiffened momentarily, and she stuttered, “Madam, how… how could that be possible? I wouldn’t dare…” Kate smiled ambiguously, raised her hand to transfer the photo to her own phone, and then. deleted all other photos on Holly’s phone before lazily returning it to her, her voice laced with threats as she said, “If I catch you taking photos again. She left her sentence unfinished, simply smiling meaningfully at Holly. “I wouldn’t dare, Madam, I truly wouldn’t dare!” Holly apologised in a panic, respectfully taking the phone from Kate’s hand. Her body drenched in cold sweat. Kate gave her a deep look, chuckled, and said, “You may leave.” Holly hurriedly turned around, rushing in a panic, nearly colliding with the wall as she stumbled out of the living room. Once she had departed, Kate’s expression softened instantly, a smile gracing her features as she saved the photo and set it as the wallpaper on Eric’s phone. Throughout the entire process, Eric remained silent, gazing at Kate with profound eyes, choosing not to intervene. “Eric, do you like how it looks?” After setting it as the wallpaper, Kate handed the phone to Eric with a hopeful expression. “Yeah.” Eric responded nonchalantly, casting a deep glance at Kate and softly stating, “There’s an early meeting at the company, and Lucas will deliver the evening gown in the afternoon. 1/2 ALL ME KLEINE STILS external schedule arrangements. George was specifically tasked with managing the Summer Estate and following Kate. “Understood.” Kate smiled and replied, then rose to adjust Eric’s shirt and tie, earnestly reminding him, “Remember to eat well, and don’t overexert yourself before the wound heals.” Eric paused for a moment, his gaze deepening. “Alright.” As Eric’s car gradually drove away, Kate’s gaze turned cold. After breakfast, she dismissed all the servants, including George. With only Kate remaining in the living room of the Summer Estate, Holly quietly pushed the door open and entered. She glanced at Kate, who was lounging lazily on the sofa with her eyes. closed, a flicker of jealousy and disgust crossing her eyes. However, with a fake smile on her face, she approached Kate and attempted to sit on the sofa naturally, “Kate Before Holly could finish her sentence, Kate abruptly opened her eyes, a chilling glare emanating from them, coupled with a sense of oppression. Holly was so frightened that she fell silent before completing her words. Kate fixed her gaze on the spot where Holly had sat, straightened her posture, and uttered slowly, “Who gave you permission to sit down?” Holly’s face paled as she quickly stood up, wearing a forced smile, and began to explain, “Kate, I… Kate raised her chin in disdain and glared at Holly, speaking even more rudely, “Who gave you permission to call me Kate? Do you know your place? Do you think you’re worthy of trying to get close to me?” Send Gifts
Chapter 23 He Set the Rules Kate remained silent, simply embracing Eric tightly, gradually calming the emotions swirling within her. Eric stood still, allowing her to hold onto him for ten minutes. Throughout this time, Summer Estate fell into silence, with the servants stealing glances at the embracing pair before quickly averting their eyes. Only when Kate composed herself and released him did Eric softly inquire, “What’s the matter?” Taking a deep breath, Kate spoke with a touch of sorrow. “I woke up and you were gone. I was frightened.” A flicker of surprise crossed Eric’s eyes, never expecting such a response from Kate. She had rushed out in a panic, all because she hadn’t seen him upon waking up? “Eric.” Sniffling, Kate’s voice was gentle, almost disbelieving, “Could you come to Summer Estate every day to sleep with me from now on?” Eric said nothing. Eric gazed steadily at Kate, meeting her cautious eyes with a hint of anticipation, and nodded. without hesitation. “Of course.” A smile graced Kate’s face as she couldn’t resist leaning in to plant a quick kiss on Eric’s cheek. “Honey, you’re so kind!” Eric’s throat tightened, his eyes deepening as he focused on Kate’s bare feet. Without a word, he lifted her horizontally. Exclaiming softly, Kate instinctively wrapped her arms around Eric’s neck, allowing him to carry her to the living room sofa. He knelt down and slipped a pair of slippers onto her feet. And then something happened. An abrupt shutter sound shattered the intimate atmosphere in the living room. Eric’s eyes turned icy as he turned towards the kitchen, and Kate followed his gaze. They spotted a middle–aged maid at the kitchen door, clad in an apron, attempting to conceal her phone in a fluster. Meeting Eric’s cold stare, the maid forced a smile, “Mr. Eric… A trace of disdain flickered in Eric’s eyes as he spoke in a chilling tone. “Delete it.” The maid hastened to comply, “Yes, yes… Chapter 23 He Set the Rules Finished Kate’s voice halted the maid’s actions. She scrutinised the maid, her tone tinged with suspicion as she said, “Bring the phone here.” The maid hesitated for a moment before approaching, trembling as she handed the phone to Kate. She kept her head bowed, trembling like a leaf, avoiding Eric’s gaze entirely. Kate examined the photo on the phone. It captured Eric assisting her with the slippers. The image exuded warmth yet carried a hint of ambiguity. Glancing at the maid, Kate remarked calmly, “You captured a nice moment.” The maid seemed to relax, about to speak when Kate’s tone turned cold, “However, taking photos in the Summer Estate goes against the rules. Are you openly defying the regulations?” The maid’s smile faltered, staring at Kate in disbelief as she tried to explain, “Madam, I… “Enough!” Kate’s voice cut through, her expression frosty, “The rules were established by Mr. Eric. Do you have an issue with that?” Eric cast a disinterested glance at Kate before fixing his sharp gaze on the maid. Immediately, the maid trembled even more violently, swiftly lowering her head, avoiding Eric’s gaze, her voice filled with panic and fear, “N–no.” However, deep inside, she experienced a feeling of unease and annoyance. What is going on with Kate today? Why is she so obsessed with the regulations of the Summer Estate? Send Gifts $10 20 Balance: 863 + 0
Chapter 22 It’s Alright, Let’s Sleep “What are you thinking about?” Eric’s cold and indifferent voice suddenly rang out. Kate suddenly came back to her senses and found that Eric had already walked out of the bathroom. His wound had not healed yet, so he just wiped his body briefly. Apart from the scar on his left chest, Eric’s body was also covered with several old wounds, which looked shocking. Kate stared blankly at the old wounds on his body. These… were all left when Eric was fighting in the underground boxing ring. Even though many years had passed, it was still evident from these scars how severe Eric’s injuries were at that time. Eric was able to reach the height he was at because he was ruthless enough towards others and himself. He was crazy enough and completely reckless. A hint of tenderness flashed in Kate’s eyes. Almost instinctively, she walked to Eric’s side, raised her hand and gently touched the old wounds on his body, her voice trembling slightly, “Does it hurt?” Eric’s deep gaze fixed on her, watching the vulnerability and tenderness on her face, and said in a faint voice, “No. Let’s sleep.” Eric walked straight past her, lifted the blanket and lay on the other side of the bed, deliberately keeping a distance from her. Kate lay silently on the bed, closed her eyes, but couldn’t fall asleep no matter what. Her nose was filled with the cold pine scent of Eric, with a hint of chilliness, yet it made her feel at case. Eric was lying beside her, breathing lightly and evenly. “Eric…” After a long time, Kate tentatively called out, but Eric remained motionless, as if he had fallen asleep. Kate pursed her lips, and by the faint light of the bedside lamp, she turned her head to steal a glance at Eric. Eric lay quietly on the bed with his eyes closed, his face cold and calm, even when asleep, exuding a cold and distant aura. Kate quietly shifted towards Eric, and then, as if by accident, she rolled into his arms. Eric, who was not actually asleep, stiffened for a moment, then slowly relaxed. His eyelashes muy just aujusic NICI position in his arms and fell asleep slowly. It was only after she fell asleep that Eric quietly opened his eyes, his gaze passing a hint of sharpness in the dark night, then slowly softening as he looked at Kate’s sleeping face with a smile. He was a little at a loss facing this version of Kate. Kate’s affection, her favouritism, and her passion were like poison to him, yet he couldn’t help but be addicted and fascinated by them, willingly sinking into them. Kate…. Eric’s face was unusually gentle. As if he was holding a priceless treasure, he gently embraced Kate, and then he slowly closed his eyes. The next morning, when Kate woke up from a daze, she found the space beside her empty. Kate suddenly sat up from the bed, her face pale, not even bothering to put on her shoes as she ran out, frantically searching for Eric’s figure in the villa. The suppressed and terrifying memories from her past rushed over her like a tide, especially the scene of Eric’s tragic death in front of her in the video. “Eric… Kate’s voice was hoarse, with a hint of tears, and there was no sign of Eric wherever she looked. The feelings of fear and panic continued to grow, even a hint of despair in her eyes. “What’s wrong?” Eric’s voice sounded like music to her ears, and Kate turned around abruptly, looking at Eric walking out of the study with a calm expression. Without hesitation, she ran into Eric’s arms. Eric could sense Kate’s body trembling slightly, her eyes red with panic, fear, and unease. She clung to him tightly, as if he were a precious treasure that had been lost and found again. Send Gifts A 20 HM
Chapter 21 What Are You Hiding? In the bathroom, Kate stared blankly at herself in the mirror.. She was still the same lady of her family, the prisoner of Eric, noble and pampered, with unbelievably fair skin, a delicate and stunning face, and a perfect figure that could attract anyone’s attention. But in her past life, after leaving Eric, the Lowe Group was slowly eroded and swallowed. up. and even she herself ended up suffering, meeting a tragic end with nothing left. But now, the tragedy has not yet begun, and she still has a chance to make amends. She will take back everything she lost to Ruth and Simon one by one, the things that belong to the Lowes. That sc*mbag and w*nch will not get an inch of it. After changing into her pajamas, Kate pushed open the bathroom door and walked out. Eric was sitting on the sofa, with his laptop placed on the coffee table in front of him. He was staring at the computer screen with an expressionless face, exuding a cold aura. When he heard the sound of Kate opening the door, he only glanced up slightly before looking away again. “Honey, you… Kate walked up behind Eric and leaned down to hug him. Her warm breath spread over Eric’s ear. Before she could finish her sentence, Eric suddenly raised his hand and turned the laptop to the side. Kate was stunned for a moment, her gaze unconsciously shifting towards the computer screen. After reading the content clearly, her face instantly turned red! She abruptly let go of Eric’s hand, took two steps back, covered her face, turned around, and ran to the bed, burying herself under the covers. Her heart was pounding wildly. Eric… He was in a video conference! And she, wearing a cool camisole nightgown, just walked over and hugged Eric, even calling him. honey. All seen by his subordinates! A hint of a smile flashed in Eric’s eyes as he glanced at Kate, who had buried herself under the covers. His voice was slightly hoarse as he said, “Meeting over, send the report to my email.” Then, Eric ended the call. The subordinates of the Davison Group were all dumbfounded. After Eric had left the meeting, 7/2 Chapter 21 What Are You Hiding? they suddenly realised what they had just seen. Finished They actually saw Kate taking the initiative to hug Eric! But they say these two could never get along. No one dared to mention Kate in front of Eric on a regular basis. But those in Capital City who knew the inside story knew that Eric and Kate were not getting along as a couple. Although Kate was Eric’s wife, her heart had always been with Simon, the head. of a subsidiary of the Lowe Group. Many people secretly mocked Eric because of this, but no one dared to bring this matter to light. After all… Eric was called a madman for a reason. Eric calmly undid the top two buttons of his shirt, slightly adjusted the collar, and walked towards the bed, looking down at the lump on the bed. His voice was cold as he said, “What are you hiding from?” Kate buried her head deeper, muttering, “Eric, I didn’t know you were in a meeting… She had originally wanted to get closer to Eric, but she didn’t expect to encounter such an awkward situation. She wished she could find a hole to hide in! Eric’s face softened slightly, and he didn’t say anything else, turning to walk towards the bathroom. Soon, the sound of rushing water could be heard from the bathroom. Kate peeked out from under the blanket, breathed a sigh of relief, and then stared in the direction of the bathroom, feeling inexplicably nervous. In this lifetime, Kate had not yet slept with Eric, and they had rarely even had intimate contact. However, in a previous life, following an argument with Eric, she had gotten drunk and ended up having a relationship with him in a haze. Reflecting on Eric’s expertise in that aspect made her legs feel weak just at the thought. Send Gifts
20 Reborn of Kate Finished Chapter 20 Sleep With Me? Eric looked down at the hand holding his, then at the lady pleading with him. Her watery eyes were full of pleading and helplessness, and the wound on her red lips was very obvious, even more vivid and charming with the bloodstain. His eyes deepened, and his throat rolled uncontrollably. This kind of Kate easily stirred up the deep, suppressed, and violent emotions in his heart. He wished he could imprison her by his side forever, wishing to merge her into his blood and bones… “Honey.” Kate called softly again. Eric snapped out of it, grunted, and then sat back on the sofa, his gaze falling on the carefully prepared table of food. Then Eric said nothing, as if nothing had happened just now, calmly picked up the cutlery and speared the food. Kate’s heart suddenly relaxed; her heart was beating fast just now, almost jumping out of her chest. Eric just now was on the verge of losing control, but fortunately she managed to stabilise him in the end. Otherwise, she was afraid she would be devoured by Eric’s violence. Thinking of Eric’s combat power in that aspect, she couldn’t help but tremble involuntarily. “Lost in thought again?” Eric’s cold voice sounded, he put down the cutlery, his deep eyes staring at Kate. Kate coughed lightly and then looked at Eric with a hint of grievance in her voice, soft as if it wasn’t her, then she said, “It’s all because of you scaring me just now.” Eric was silent. Eric pursed his lips, although he didn’t speak, his aura softened a lot. He turned his gaze away, and said lightly, “The food is delicious.” Kate suddenly smiled, her bright smile making Eric stunned again. “As long as you like it.” Eric awkwardly averted his gaze from Kate’s face. He had been distracted and out of control several times today, all because Kate was acting so Balance: 916 +0 Chapter 20 Sleep With Me? Finished On one hand, she was being affectionate and pleasing to him, and on the other hand, she had to meet with Ruth and the others at the banquet. Which is the real you, Kate? Seemingly preoccupied with something, Eric ate half more than usual under Kate’s covert feeding. When he realised it, he saw Kate looking at him with a mischievous smile. He rubbed his forehead with a headache, then stood up with a cold face. “Get some rest.” After saying this, Eric turned and left. “Eric!” Seeing him about to leave, Kate called out anxiously, pouting with a hint of grievance, “What about you? Aren’t you…?” Her tone stretched out, even more aggrieved as she said, “Aren’t you going to sleep with me?” Eric glanced at her sideways. Kate sat on the sofa, looking a bit lost. Her eyes were wet as they stared at him, her face filled with a pitiful look, and a hint of brokenness hidden in the depths of her eyes. “Do you want me to sleep with you?” Eric casually raised his hand to adjust his tie. It was a simple gesture but with a strong sense of aggression and oppression, his eyes swirling with indiscernible emotions. Summer nodded hurriedly. Eric looked at her for a long time, but in the end, he couldn’t resist her. They had been sleeping in separate rooms for three years since they got married. Kate used to never allow Eric to enter her room, resisting all forms of intimacy. Eric had always accommodated her, giving her enough space and freedom. Of course, this was only in the Summer Estate. But after three years of marriage, this was the first time that Kate had requested something from him in a position of absolute weakness. And that was to take her to a banquet. This banquet was organised by a foreign investor who was seeking potential partners in domestic enterprises, so it carried significant importance. Both Ruth and Simon held senior positions in the Lowe Group and were eligible to attend. So Kate is … Eric’s fingers abruptly halted their tapping on the keyboard, his intense gaze shifting towards the bathroom, now filled with a menacing glint. Balance: 902 Chapter 20 Sleep With Me? Will you choose me… or will you or will you choose Simon?