Provoked by Nathaniel Nathan, Vera Xavier responded with rare assertiveness, "I may not understand which jade needs to be gambled on and which doesn't, but that won't stop me from making money! And you'll see, I'll be earning money faster than you can imagine. If you're not good to me, I'll..."
She never got to finish her sentence; he silenced the rest of her words with a kiss.
His kiss was as domineering and aggressive as ever. The moment his lips met hers, Vera Xavier felt as if he was trying to devour her whole.
Just as she was about to run out of air, he finally released her and said in a low voice, "Don't think I don't know your little scheme. With your situation at home, you have nowhere to hide a bankbook. I'll keep the money for now. Just come get it from me when you need it."
Vera Xavier: "..."
'Young Master Nathan, it's fine that you know, but it's no fun when you call me out on it!'
