Chapter 11 Not for Money Cordell stared at her , as if he had something to say . His lips moved , but in the end , no words came out . Her gaze brushed past him , and with light , graceful steps , she made her way out of the living room , the sound of her high heels tapping softly on the floor . Once in the car , Rubin asked where she was headed . She told him she was going to a department store near the hotel . When they arrived at the mall , she opened the car door , got out , and before closing it , said , " Rubin , you can head back now . I might be a while . " " It's fine , I'll wait in the car , " Rubin said , showing no sign of impatience . His unwavering professionalism made her a little uneasy . She couldn't just walk into the hotel right in front of him , could she ? After thinking it over , she decided to go into the mall first . She asked a staff member for directions to the back door , then headed straight for the hotel once she was outside . Standing in front of the hotel , she raised her hand to knock , but the 0.00 % E® 10 G 11 02 Chapter 11 Not for Money door was ajar . She pushed it open and stepped inside . Jackson was standing by the window , speaking on the phone . The curtains were wide open , revealing the neon - lit , bustling nightlife outside . 288 Vouchers When he heard her footsteps , Jackson turned around , glanced at her briefly , then turned back to his conversation . He was speaking in Anora , a language Elaine didn't understand . She sat down on the couch and started browsing entertainment news on her phone . A moment later , a shadow fell over her . She looked up to see Jackson towering over her , his gaze sharp and intense , making her feel a sudden chill . ' What's going on with him ? ' Though confused , she didn't dare to ask . Instead , she said , " I'm going to take a shower . " As soon as she stood , Jackson suddenly moved forward . Her forehead collided with his chest , and she stumbled back onto the sofa . Rubbing her forehead , she stared at him in a daze as his long fingers gripped her chin . " The Valentine family is about to collapse ? " She froze . " What ? " 26.22 % Husroad 10 GT 1102 Chapter 11 Not for Money 288 Vouchers Jackson's deep , dark eyes held a cold , calculating look , and his lips curled into a cruel smirk . " Did your father send you to my bed ? " She blinked , utterly confused . With her head tilted back slightly , the light from the crystal chandelier reflected in her pure black eyes , making them look even clearer and more innocent . Jackson's handsome face showed signs of impatience . " The Valentine family's daughter is short on money ? " Cyrus's investigation had made it clear that , although Elaine wasn't favored by her family , she never lacked pocket money . Her life was far from financially strained . Only then did Elaine realize what he was implying . She blinked , her clear , bright eyes filled with innocent confusion . " I never said it was about money . " Jackson frowned , replaying the scene from that day . She hadn't mentioned anything about money . Considering Elaine was the woman who had come to him on her own , he naturally assumed it was for financial reasons . " So , what is it for ? " Elaine stood up , resting her hand on his arm . Despite her seven - inch heels , he still towered over her by a full head , giving her an almost suffocating sense of pressure . She stood on tiptoe and kissed the edge of his finely shaped lips . " I told you it's because you're handsome . I like you . You should have more confidence in yourself . " 1 288 Vouchers Jackson's dark eyes were like a cold , bottomless abyss , emotionless and distant . " It's best if that's the case . I don't like women interfering with work matters . " She smiled brightly . " I understand . " After showering , the air between them was thick with unease . It was the first time she felt unsettled in his presence , a lingering sense of fear hanging in the air . Jackson looked down at the tense woman beneath him, his eyes as cold as ice. He turned away, his voice cold. "Don't come back here again."