Love Contract novel Chapter 61

Standing behind William, Lucas squatted down with a serious look on his face. "Can you let the water in her lungs and respiratory tract come out first? Or would you let me do it instead?"

However, William didn't say anything and just stretched out his hands to open Mary's mouth.

Seeing this, Lucas was finally able to take a deep breath. It seemed that he worried for nothing as William clearly knew what to do. In fact, the guy even looked professional as he tried to resuscitate Mary.

He bent one of his knees and carefully placed her head on his thigh before pressing her back.

This was what experienced first aiders would do when something like this happened. "Ahhckk!"

As expected, Mary began to vomit water all over.

Heaving a sigh of relief, William turned her over and prudently put her on the ground.

"Mary, Mary?" he asked, hoping she'd be conscious, but the woman kept her eyes closed and didn't seem to wake up.

"Do artificial respiration! She hasn't woken up yet!" Lucas anxiously yelled, pulling the hem of William's shirt while staring at Mary with a pair of worried eyes. Frowning at how he was being commanded, William quickly bent over and pressed lips tightly against hers. It was so cold that he felt like kissing a brick of ice.

Meanwhile, the bystanders had flocked around them and watched the two saved a woman's life. Although it was a matter of life and death, to those people, the scene was utterly touching and beautiful.

In a daze, Mary felt a shivering cold coating her body, but then, a soft and warm touch lingered on her lips.

Although it sent volts of electricity surging through her body, it didn't last long. Before she could even enjoy the feeling thoroughly, a stream of shockwaves gushed into her lungs.

Cough, cough, cough! Mary felt like a frog had stuck in her throat.

"She's conscious! Thank god! She's finally conscious!" Standing beside the two gentlemen was Jane, who was so anxious that she almost cried.

"Mrs. Lan is awake!"

"Mary!" The others exclaimed in relief.

The moment Mary slowly opened her eyes, she was immediately welcomed by a stern face, staring down at her. 'Isn't this handsome man in front of me William?' she thought while squinting her eyes. "Mary? Are you awake?" Seeing that her lashes were flattering, William was relieved to know she was conscious but decided not to show it on his well-sculpted, handsome face.

"Yeah." Seeing her struggle to sit up, William assisted her by the arms.

People around them were chirping while Andy's face turned livid. The party was ruined, and the atmosphere became tense. Yet, she still had to smile.

"Mrs. Lan, you finally woke up. What a relief!" Andy stood aside and uttered in a voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Yes, I'm sorry." Biting her lips, Mary soon realized the commotion she had caused and was now utterly embarrassed.

"Get up." With an expressionless face, William pulled her up. Mary felt so cold that her hairs stood on ends while she shivered.

"Do you remember what happened?" William asked and took off his suit jacket to put it on her.

The moment it touched her bare skin, Mary was stunned. She could smell the distinct, manly scent of William reeking from his clothes.

Suddenly, the hotel manager rushed towards their direction and asked in an alarming tone, "What happened? Who drowned?" "I'm sorry. I'm fine now," Mary responded with still a slight hint of embarrassment.

"That's good." The manager breathed a sigh of relief. Then, with a softer tone, he looked at her and assured, "Madam, I'm really sorry for this. We will try our best to compensate you."

"No. That's not necessary. It's alright. You--"

"You don't have to do that."

Before Mary could even finish her sentence, William interrupted with his usual stern tone. After glancing at her, he turned to the hotel manager and said, "She was the one who caused you trouble because of her carelessness. You don't need to compensate her."

"No, she didn't make trouble for us. Not at all." The hotel manager was obviously flattered to hear such considerate words from a customer. And although he insisted on compensating, he, too, acknowledged that the hotel was not at fault. With utmost hospitality, he merely reminded, "Well, in that case, I won't disturb you anymore. Please continue and have a great time. Just tell me if you need anything."

"Okay, we will." William nodded. Then, he shrugged coolly and buried his hands in his pockets.

"Mary, are you okay? I was scared to death." Jane moved over carefully, worried and grateful at the same time. "It's all right," answered Mary, patting on Jane's shoulder to reassure the latter.

"Don't worry. I might have fainted out of fear of water," she added, pulling the jacket closer for warmth. "Ha-ha!" Standing aside, Lucas couldn't help laughing, and so did the people from the Public Relations Department around him.

However, William glanced at Mary and ordered, "Go home."