Love Contract novel Chapter 53

It was dark outside when Mary and Victor arrived at the sidewalk snack booth. They quickly ordered their food and found a corner to eat.

It was a long time before they returned and had no idea how much time had passed. They only remembered that the two of them were drunk and staggered in their steps to call for a designated driver.

William was standing by the window of the apartment in the Kylin International Community. He watched cars entering the gates but didn't spot the brightly colored scooter. And by this point, he couldn't see any car.

It was so late. Where could she have gone?

William was about to give up and turn around when he saw a car slow down and park at the gate of the community.

It was far away from him but he knew he wasn't mistaken when he saw Mary get out of the car.

William's eyes tightened at this. It was late at night! Where had this woman gone to drink?

He had just begun to fume at these thoughts when he saw someone else emerge from the car. He squinted at this person, but quickly stiffened when he saw that it was Victor. Victor handed Mary a handbag and they laughed and chatted to each other for a long time.

William's eyes narrowed and his hands clenched into fists.

Mary hummed a tune as she walked towards the elevator.

She had barely touched the doorknob when the door opened with a click. Mary was so shocked, she almost became instantly sober.

Her face was red as she stared blankly at the open door. William stood there, dressed casually, his face stormy with anger.

"You-you're here!" Mary stuttered. They looked at each other for a long time, as if they were frozen to the ground. Then Mary mustered her courage, smiled awkwardly, and made to go in.

She had barely taken a step when William said her name in a low, dangerous voice.

"Mary," he said, grabbing her arm. She leaned away from him and against the wall as William stared at her, eyes afire. "Where have you been?"

"To have dinner," Mary said, avoiding his eyes as she felt panic rising within her. She hadn't yet figured out how to face him.

"You reek of alcohol after dinner?" William said sarcastically.

"I drank just a little," Mary muttered. "With whom?"

"A friend." Mary turned away from him.

"Friend?" William said, his eyebrows rising. He then leaned forward intimidatingly towards her and said, his voice low, "You really get along with Victor, don't you?" Mary sighed. "If you know everything, why do you even ask me?"

"Didn't I tell you to stay away from him?" William said, his voice severe.

"It's none of your business," Mary said defiantly.

"None of my business? I can't ignore you!" William said, cocking his head and looking at Mary.

"Why?" Mary asked, confused. She didn't know who or what gave her the courage to ask him this, but she stared at William as she asked, "Why do you keep asking me to stay away from him?"

"Didn't you do enough damage with your scandal?" William roared.

"But that's not the only reason, right?" Mary glared at him, coolness creeping into her gaze, and said, "Let go of me!"

"What do you mean by that question ?" However, instead of letting her go, William turned more demanding. His eyes seemed to swallow Mary. "What do I mean?" Mary smiled coldly at him before saying, "I know what you and Frank have done to Victor. I know everything! That's the real reason why you asked me not to become close to Victor, right?"

"Mary!" William's eyes narrowed. "Did Victor tell you everything ?"

"Yes!" Mary said. "So there's no point hiding anymore! I'm finally seeing you clearly, William!"

William suddenly let go of Mary and chuckled. "He told you everything? I thought he was too embarrassed to say such dirty things!"

"Dirty?" Mary exclaimed. "I think he is clean and noble. The one who caused him to become like this is you. You and Frank are dirty!"

William's smile froze at this. He was silent for a long moment before he said, "Dirty? If I am dirty and you've slept with me, what does that make you?"

Mary paled. "William, I know I'm dirty..."

William stared wordlessly at her.

"I haven't been so open because I care about my virginity," said Mary. "So I feel dirty. I wish I could change my skin."

Guilt rippled through William as he stared at her.

"Mary, the contract is not up yet. I advise you to behave yourself. You know my means, you should be able to predict the consequences." He then turned around and looked at Mary, eyes reflecting hurt. "Don't tell anyone about me and Frank. You are still my good wife in front of the outside world."

Mary's lips trembled as she watched him go towards his room.

Once he was out of Mary's sight, he took a deep breath, his eyes closing in pain.

This shouldn't have happened! He had left Frank behind and returned just for Mary, to see if she was alright and to comfort her. But why couldn't he control himself when he watched her drunkenness and as he watched her return in Victor's car? 'What's wrong with you, William?'

"William..." Mary called softly.

He paused, one foot in the bedroom. "What is it?" he asked stiffly.

"Do you remember telling me that you owe me a favor?" Mary asked.

"Yes, I do."

"You said you could do anything."