Chapter 17

Red held both of hers with one hand while his other hand reached up, undoing the chopsticks that held her hair up, letting it fall freely. He gazed in a daze. When this woman let her hair down, she looked beautiful and ethereal. This feeling made him furious. Looking at her angelic smile, he suddenly wanted to trample on her dignity. He extended his arms and lifted her.

Carolina didn’t resist, nor did she protest. It seemed that with each passing day, she understood this ruthless man more clearly. He carried her upstairs.

“Can you speak softly?” She opened her eyes, almost pleading with Red.

Red chuckled softly, “Sure, but…”

“But what?” she asked.

“But it depends on whether you’re willing to cooperate,” he said, tilting his head and looking at her with a mischievous glint.

Carolina felt a bit embarrassed. Of course, she understood what he meant by “cooperate.”

Gently using his foot to push the door closed, Red carried Carolina to the bed. Hi