He... He didn't leave. That somehow set Lola at ease. She felt a bit relieved.
After a handshake with Jordan and warm greetings with Wendy, Vern Mu beamed to Lola, "Young lady,
you must have been waiting for a while. I hope you don't mind me being late because of the traffic jam.
I was unfortunately stuck in the rush hour."
Lola stood up, with Colin in her arms. She shook her head with a sweet smile, "I just arrived not too
long ago. Please make yourself comfortable."
Vern Mu was led to the seat of honor. At the sight of Collin in Lola's arms, he stuffed a red packet as a
gift to the little boy.
Harry passed by Vern Mu and stopped beside Lola. After putting his cigarettes and lighter on the table,
he sat down beside her.
Lola instantly noticed the tobacco smell in Harry, and figured, "Did Harry just go out to smoke without
telling me?"
Harry looked at Colin, then unexpectedly held the baby tightly in his arms.
But what Harry added then completely threw away Lola's suspicions about him. "It would be the best if
you can have another cute baby with me. Would you want that too?" He stared at Colin, thinking Nicole
must have been that cute when she was a baby. He never saw Nicole when she was still a little baby...
But Jordan heard this and he was upset. "Boss Si, Lola has given birth to Nicole in grave danger. We
didn't even know if she would survive the pregnancy. You would be asking too much to have another
baby."
Instead of being agitated, Harry stared at Lola and said affectionately, "I can remarry you as soon as
tomorrow if you want." He clearly spelled out his wish. He wanted to say this for a long time now.
So now the final decision should be made not by him, but Lola.
... Lola took Collin from Harry and smirked, "I don't want it. Do you still remember that I don't want to be
with you anymore?"
Jordan watched them start confronting each other. He felt a sudden headache and just remained an
outsider. He knew where this will end up, anyway.
Harry then fiddled with Colin's cute little hand. He seemed to be enjoying his time with the baby.
At the same time, he said firmly and determinedly as if no one was there, "You are mine." He always
had everything the way he wanted. He could always get everything he desired.
....
With the dishes arranged beforehand, the waiter soon began serving the tasty dishes.
Harry told the waiter to open two bottles of quality expensive wine and filled the three men's goblets.
With designated drivers in the hotel, they could drink to their heart's full. They shouldn't worry about
being drunk.
The atmosphere of the dinner was fantastic with Vern Mu constantly speaking well of Harry. Yet, Lola
just sneered inside her heart. She knew what the low points of Harry were.
But Harry really knew how to establish a good image. For Vern Mu, he must be the example of a nice
husband.
Harry just smiled silently, his hands playfully holding Lola's beneath the table.
At last, Lola stood up and asked Wendy, "I want to use the ladies room. How about you? Do you want
to accompany me?"
Wendy shook her head no, so Lola went out herself.
When she came out of the restroom after washing her hands, Harry was already waiting in the corridor.
He was smoking again.
Seeing Lola come out, Harry grasped her hand and headed toward another direction.
Harry opened the exit door, then pulled her inside and pinned her against the wall.
The smell of alcohol and tobacco immediately filled Lola's nose. She frowned, pushed Harry aside and
said, "Get down to business. Why did you force me here?"
Harry leaned against the wall, staring at her, "Since you have made what you want clear, then I will tell
you my wish as well----Lola, no matter how much you want to get rid of me, I will never give up."
She could tell the determination and aspiration in his voice.
Suddenly, she realized that there was a way to reject him. "You know I've been to Crown Province
before."
Harry looked directly in her eyes. She could feel his desperation.
"I've lived with Herren for over a month. And I've been there again some time ago. You think nothing
happened between him and me? And do you think a woman who has done this will be good enough for
you? I have slept with another man. Surely, you wouldn't want me anymore." She looked at his pale
face, feeling a bit complacent that he would give up now.
Every man cared a lot about a woman's fidelity. It was especially so for the very proud Harry.
"So you slept with him? Is that true?" He asked.
He wanted her to acknowledge it herself. He emphasized, "If you dare to lie to me, just continue these
bullshit."
Lie to him? She dared not to do so...
Lola's hesitation smoothed Harry's knitted brows a little. He realized that maybe she just said that to get
rid of him.
He held her in his arms and kissed her affectionately.
Lola hurriedly pushed him aside and replied," Yes. Yes. I've slept with him!" She admitted hastily.
Harry covered Lola's nape with his big palm, then put his head down, his forehead nestled against
Lola's. He retorted, "Lola, you shouldn't even try to lie to me because I will trust you with all my heart
and soul."
Without even looking in his eyes, she answered, "If you intend not to believe this, there is no way I can
make you change your mind."
Harry smiled and replied with a sarcastic tone, "Okay then. Tell me, who was better in bed?"
Seeing his snickering, Lola really wanted to slap him hard in his face----what an indecent thing to talk
about!
Still she answered, though against her will, "Of course, my fiance was better. That's for sure."
Without even finishing the sentence, she was pushed against the wall with Harry on her, his palm
gripping her waist tightly.
"Are you sure? Are you really sure?" He threatened her.
She put her head down, her heart racing fast, then shook her head, "No, I'm not sure..."
"Good for you, Harry. But I will pay you back one day, just wait and see. You're flirting with me, huh? I
will go to Crescent Spring tonight." Lola thought to herself.
Seeing Lola lower her head in embarrassment, Harry felt even happier that he kissed her red lips.
Then they went back to the dinner table together. Harry was still pulling her, and Lola struggling.
When the dinner was over, Vern Mu was safely sent back home by his subordinates.
Lola then ran to clear the bill but was told by the cashier that it has been paid.
She cast a glance at Harry who was trying to find a designated driver for Jordan, thinking if Harry was
the one who paid the bill.
After everything was done and arranged, Harry told Jordan, "I drank too much. I need Lola to take me
home. If it gets too late, she can spend the night at my place."
.... Lola fixed her eyes on the confident Harry and wondered, "How can he be so arrogant?"
Jordan glanced at Lola and said to her, "You make your own decision." It was really a hassle to deal
with this couple. They may be displaying their affection for some time. Then a dispute may erupt the
next minute. Jordan would not want to get involved with this anymore.
Harry stared at her as well, his eyes full of threat and warning.
"Jordan, you go home first." She will come back later. Lola convinced herself.
Wendy held Collin in her arms while Jordan put the stroller in the trunk of the car.
"Lola, we'll go home then. You better drive slowly to be safe." Jordan came over to take the baby and
helped Wendy get on the car first.
"Bye!"
The military car drove away. Lola extended her right hand to Harry and then the car key was put on her
hand.
They got on the car together. Lola sat on the driver's seat and started the engine while Harry took the
seat beside her and closed his eyes.
He drank too much. He had mixed feelings a while ago. He was in a bad mood first, then he drank
again to feel good.
Anyway, he indeed drank too much tonight. He was not feeling really well.
All trip long, Lola remained quiet with her head full of ideas about how to prank him.
Crescent Spring.
When Harry got off, he has been wobbling on his feet. He can't walk straight.
He waved to Lola who then walked towards him and held his hand.
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