A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 381

"If you dare to do that, I'll take my own life!" Maria retorted. She couldn't give in and let James control her future. The moment she handed him the reins, she would be under his control for the rest of her life.

"If you dare to take your own life, I will abuse your son. You said you don't want me to find a stepmother for him, right? Well, I'll definitely find one, and I'll even bring her to visit your grave! And that's if I'm in a good mood. If I'm in a bad mood, I'll just let your corpse rot in the wilderness. Then, I'll travel the world with Bob's stepmother, and send your son to an orphanage."

Maria felt her blood run cold. How could this man be so cruel?

A moment later, however, his voice softened as he added, "So, no matter what happens, you have to live."

There were many people in the world who were eager to live for a few more days, weeks, or even years, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Therefore, those who had the gift of life had to cherish it. Only by living could they win.

Maria burst into laughter, breaking the depressing atmosphere in the dining room. She pinched his cheek and said, "Our Valentine's Day is so special!" Realizing her mistake, she decided to give in this time. After all, she was the one who had started it.

Holding her tightly in his arms, James said, "I wanted to just spend a quiet, relaxing day with you, but this meal ruined everything."

Maria nudged her nose with his and smiled. "Just treat me to a big meal one day to make up for this." "Okay."

James stood up and picked her up horizontally. Maria wrapped her arms around his neck and exclaimed, "What are you doing?"

"I've fantasized about making love to you in the home theater for a long time. Today, I can finally do it." That was why he had sent away John and all the servants, leaving the villa empty except for the two of them.

Maria was speechless. How could they do that in the home theater? He was so shameless! "I haven't eaten yet," she protested.

James smirked and carried her up the stairs. "Let me eat first, and then I'll let you eat."

Maria pressed her lips together unhappily.

When they arrived at the landing of the second floor, she patted his shoulder and urged, "At least take a shower first. You stink of oil and smoke!"

Furrowing his eyebrows, James lowered his head and took a sniff. "Fine," he agreed.

While he was busy taking a shower, Maria replaced his gray home clothes with the red pajamas she had bought for him.

However, James, who was determined not to wear the pajamas, just walked out without wearing anything after he was done with his shower. "Maria..." He trailed off.

She was standing barefoot on the snow-white carpet, with her back to him. Her long black hair cascaded down her smooth, fair back. She was wearing a red satin lace nightgown that hugged her curves and revealed her delicate skin.

Looking at her in this nightgown, James felt a strong desire rising in his body. There was only one thought in his mind now. He wanted to make love to this woman.

Since the heating was on throughout the villa, Maria didn't feel cold even though she was barely wearing anything.

Hearing the sound of the bathroom door open, she turned around and found James staring at her with wide eyes and parted lips.

"What's wrong?" she asked, flashing him a charming smile.

His Adam's apple bobbed in his throat as he shook his head and said, "One minute." He decisively went back into the bathroom and put on the red pajamas.

In this moment, he was just a man who was utterly enchanted by the woman in front of him. All he wanted to do was immerse himself in her beauty.

As soon as he walked out, he lifted her and kissed her passionately, letting her straddle her legs around his waist. Without pulling away from her lips, he carried her from the bedroom to the home theater. Soon, her nightgown was torn apart and discarded onto the floor.

Maria didn't have lunch until four o'clock that afternoon.