Chapter 20 Menu Even if it means using some despicable methods . " Say it . If you tell me , I'll let you go . " Lucian's tone was slow and seductive as he held her even tighter , their bodies pressed so closely together that they could clearly hear each other's heartbeats . He buried his face in her neck and took a deep breath . Darlene was certain that his desire for her was growing stronger . Even if she told him , Lucian would not let go . He would find it amusing and use even worse tricks next time to take advantage of her . " I will apply for boarding , " she said . Lucian's expression changed slightly , turning suddenly dark . " You're threatening me . " " We are both adults . We should keep our distance . If Mrs. Calder were to catch you behaving like this with me , even just once , I would be doomed , " Darlene said . " Everyone would accuse me of seducing you . Even though I did nothing , because of your status , no matter how I explain , no one would believe me . They would insist that I shamelessly tried to seduce you , and I would become the slut in their mouths . " In the story , it was clearly Lucian who was moved without realizing it , sneaking into her room at midnight . The next day , on the golf course , for some inexplicable reason , he suddenly ran over and demanded a kiss from her in front of everyone . From then on , she became the target of everyone's criticism , labeled as a scheming woman . Vanessa was furious , her classmates mocked her , and the teachers were disappointed . " You touch me as you please and enjoy yourself , but I'm the one who has to bear the gossip . " Darlene lowered her long lashes , her tone softening . She knew how to deal with Lucian , how to make him back off . He responded to gentleness , not force . She should be grateful for her stunning beauty , her tear - stained, delicate appearance that could easily soften a man's heart . She would never passively endure his demands as she had in the original story . " You are the heir , and I am the caretaker's daughter . The lines between nobility and commoners are clearly drawn . " Darlene decided to provoke him further . " Everything I have was given to me by Mrs. Calder . I want to make something of myself , to study hard , and I must seize this opportunity . I cannot lose Mrs. Calder's favor . " " You already have everything . You don't have to worry about making a living , so please don't shatter my dreams . " She was unwilling to rely solely on a man . This made Lucian very uncomfortable . The word ' dreams ' sounded cheap and grating to him . Lucian stared at her intently , seeing those exceptionally beautiful eyes shimmering with mist under the light . The moment she looked up at him , she pulled his hand away . " Get out . " He uttered just one word . His mood was ruined , and his face turned ashen . Darlene put down her notebook and walked away without looking back . Lucian's face was grim . Beads of water rolled down from his damp hair , tracing over his prominent nose , his tightly pressed lips , and continued down his well - defined chest and abdomen until ... He glanced down , picked up a towel , and the corners of his eyes were tinged with red . " Damn you , Darlene . " He was thoroughly annoyed . He wanted her - where was the gossip coming from ? As long as those people didn't find out , it would be fine . " Fuck ! " Lucian threw down the towel and jumped into the bath . He had been tricked by Darlene . 1628 AD 50.0 % ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV Install Get your fix now Return to Reckon with His Hatatul Village in a divided village , a young man from the tower village falls for his childhood friend < Chapter 20 He was the heir - what right did she have to refuse him ? He could do whatever he wanted ; he didn't need to listen to her grievances . AD