Chapter 300

Inside the presidential suite, Florence helped Dahlia onto the bed and removed the younger woman's shoes. She then fetched a basin of warm water to wipe Dahlia down.

"Mom, I feel horrible. I want some water," Dahlia said weakly, feeling parched.

"Water won't work. I'll get you some milk. Wait here." Florence fabricated an excuse and quickly left the room, immediately bumping into Luis.

"How's Dahlia doing, Mrs. Nicholson?"

"She's fine. Nothing a night's sleep won't fix," Florence smiled.

"Where are you going, Mrs. Nicholson?" Luis asked.

"To get Dahlia some milk for her stomachache."

"I see…" Luis smiled knowingly. "No one sells milk nearby, so I'm afraid you'll have to search further. You might have to come back later, too."

"Are you sure? I'm pretty sure I saw a grocery store downstairs," Florence said, smiling awkwardly.

"Are you questioning me?" Luis's smile vanished, replaced by a cruel, animalistic expression.

"O-of course not. Got it. I'll come back later," Florence promised hurriedly, smiling apologetically.

"Good." Luis's smile returned, and he watched her leave. As soon as she was gone, he opened the room door and entered.

"How did you get the milk so quickly, Mom?" Dahlia asked weakly from the bed.

"Your mother isn't coming back anytime soon, so I'll be taking care of you," Luis replied.

"Mr. Langford? What are you doing here?" Dahlia's face tightened. "How did you get in? Where's my mom?"

"She went to get you some milk, of course," Luis answered, beginning to undress.

"What do you think you're doing, Mr. Langford?" Dahlia panicked.

"What do you think is supposed to happen when a man and a woman are left alone in a room?" He sneered, removing his tie, his eyes full of lust.

"Don't mess with me, Mr. Langford. I'm not that kind of person!" Dahlia shouted.

"We'll be engaged in a few days and getting married soon, so what does it matter?" Luis jeered. "I promise you infinite luxury if you please me tonight."

"No! You're not touching me until we're married!" Dahlia stood her ground.

"That'll take too long. You're going to satisfy me right now!" He lunged forward and began yanking at her clothes like a beast.

"Go away!" Struggling with all her might, Dahlia planted a firm kick at Luis's groin, and the man doubled over, groaning. "Are you alright, Mr. Langford?" Dahlia was startled. She worried about causing permanent injury.

"You bitch!" Furious, Luis slapped Dahlia across the face, making her stagger and fall to the floor. "No woman has ever rejected me, much less kicked me. How dare you!" Luis exploded.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Langford. I didn't do that on purpose," Dahlia said, shaking her head.

"Shut the fuck up! If you don't want something to happen to your brother, you better kneel and beg for forgiveness!"

"You're crossing the line, Mr. Langford!" Dahlia snapped.