Chapter 42

Grandma Margaret had been suffering from a rare disease for years.

It not only required enormous medical expenses, but the more difficult issue was that only the top medical experts in the country could treat it.

But Vivian Bennett and her grandmother were just ordinary people. They couldn't even get an appointment to see such specialists.

William White had initially lured her back to the White family by promising to introduce her to these experts.

Given Liam Sullivan's current power and status, if he was willing to help, her grandmother might actually be saved...

This thought ignited a flicker of hope in Vivian's eyes.

But Liam wanted her to be his woman for three months. Was he asking her to sell herself?

Vivian had never considered selling her body.

She had never imagined becoming the mistress of a man like him.

"What if I refuse?" Vivian frowned.

Liam tightened his arms around her. His dark, unfathomable eyes locked onto hers. "Then we get married tomorrow."

Vivian's mouth twitched.

What kind of choice was that?

Agree, and be his woman for three months.

Refuse, and marry him to be his woman for a lifetime.

Either way, he had decided he wanted her.

It was only a difference in duration.

He wasn't giving her any real choice at all.

"Why me?" Vivian was puzzled.

With Liam's qualifications, he could have any woman he wanted.

Why did he specifically choose her?

Liam's gaze was profound. An unconcealable desire churned in the depths of his eyes.

He had only tasted her once, and it had left him utterly obsessed.

He had been searching for her these past few months.

The passion of that one night had left him craving more.

His desire for her was far from satisfied.

Before Liam could speak, the driver returned to the car after paying the bill.

"Sorry, Boss!"

The driver pulled open the door and was met with the intimate scene of Liam pinning Vivian against the seat.

He hastily took a step back and apologized.

Vivian's face instantly flushed crimson with embarrassment.

Liam wrapped his arm around her waist and lifted her up from the backseat.

Vivian instinctively struggled, trying to move to the other side.

Liam held her waist firmly, not allowing her to escape.

He ordered the driver to get in and gave Vivian's residential address, Lakeside Manor.

The car slowly pulled away.

Throughout the journey, Liam kept Vivian tightly held in his arms.

Vivian sat rigidly, feeling as if she were on pins and needles.

She couldn't break free, so she had no choice but to let him hold her.

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the car.

Finally, the limousine came to a stop at the entrance of Lakeside Manor.

"I'm here," Vivian said urgently.

She waited for Liam to release her.

But Liam didn't move at all.

"Mr. Sullivan?" Vivian looked up hesitantly.

Liam suddenly lowered his head and captured her lips in a fierce kiss.

His kiss was scorching and wild.

It was a relentless, possessive claiming...

Vivian's eyes widened. She could barely breathe.

It took her a moment to process what was happening.

Liam was kissing her?

"Mmm..." She struggled, trying to push against his solid chest.

But he only kissed her more deeply.