Chapter 71

Patrick said, "All right, all right. I won't pressure you to drink anymore. We'll have a short chat after you finish this wine. Then you can leave with your husband and daughter."

Diane, believing Patrick to be the owner—his large physique suggested as much—didn't dare refuse. After a moment's hesitation, she gritted her teeth and downed her third glass of wine. "There. Can we talk now, Mr. Patrick?"

Patrick chuckled. "You realize you've consumed nearly $160,000 worth of food, right? It's simple. I'll be blunt. I want you to have sex with me, then you can leave."

He leered at Diane's thigh, adding, "Tsk, tsk. You have a fantastic figure. I envy Severin."

Diane, enraged, stood and glared. "I'm not that kind of woman. Other requests, maybe. But not this. Absolutely not!"

Patrick laughed. "Are you sure? Consider this: One-Eye and his men are waiting downstairs. Think carefully. Sex with me isn't a big deal, right? I won't get you pregnant. One quick encounter saves you $160,000! Good deal?"

Diane's anger flared. "Sixteen thousand dollars? You changed the menu! Did you think we were stupid?" She suspected foul play but clung to a sliver of hope.

That hope was quickly dashed. She wouldn't compromise her body for any amount of money.

Patrick laughed again. "Stupid or not, dozens of men are waiting downstairs. Be sensible. Don't force me to use force. Just do as I say!"

He grabbed Diane's breasts.

Hidden in the shadows, Easton watched, convinced Diane would give in to save her family. Her initial defiance seemed a mere act, a wealthy woman's temporary bravado. He believed it was only a matter of time before she succumbed. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findηʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But Easton, Jada, and Lucy hadn't anticipated Diane's swift reaction: a resounding slap across Patrick's face.

Stunned, Patrick sputtered, "How dare you? Did I waste my breath? Aren't you afraid of those men downstairs?" His rage erupted. "Fcking btch! I may not be upper-class, but I was raised right. You were abandoned! You have no right to hit me! Take off your f*cking dress! Or I'll have your husband and daughter killed!"

"You" Diane began, speechless.