Chapter 454 Unrestrained
Michael lowered the seat divider, his voice taking on a deeper tone. "Elizabeth, if you keep this up, I'll start to think you're trying to seduce me."
Elizabeth's face remained impassive. "You just figured that out? You're slower than you used to be. Looks like you really need a check-up. Been working out lately? Are you up to it?"
With a swift move, Michael pinned her down on the back seat, pretending to be fierce. "Today, I'm going to show you just how 'up to it' I am!"
Elizabeth giggled. "Of course you are! You're strong, you're sexy!"
Michael had already started undressing her. "Not even married yet, and you're already doubting my abilities? No way! Today, you need to be punished!"
Elizabeth was laughing at first, but soon, she couldn't laugh anymore.
She cried out, begging for mercy. "Ah, Michael, I was wrong... I won't tease you again... Ah!"
As he "punished" her, Michael slapped her butt. "Say it! Am I up to it or not?"
Elizabeth was exhausted from his rough treatment. "You are! You really are! Very much so!"
Michael slapped her again. "Does it feel good?"
Elizabeth shook her head, tears falling from her eyes. "Yes! I'm about to climax!"
He thrust into her forcefully. "Do you like it when I fuck you like this?"
Elizabeth cried out, "No! Michael, I can't take it anymore!"
Michael was clearly not satisfied with this answer. "I'll give you another chance to answer."
Elizabeth responded through her tears. "Ah~ Please, Michael, I know I was wrong."
It had been a long time since Michael had made love to Elizabeth in the car. He still remembered the last time vividly. He had been wanting to have this experience with her again for a while.
This time, she had practically offered herself to him. How could he pass up such a good opportunity?
They still had a long way to go before reaching Whispering Pines Estates. They had plenty of time.
In the past, there had been so many obstacles and misunderstandings between them. Every time they made love, it felt more like he was taking out his frustrations on her rather than an act of love between two people.
Now, there were no more barriers or unresolved issues between them. Michael felt he could be as uninhibited as he wanted, both physically and emotionally.
Afterward, Michael pulled out some wet wipes to clean them both up.
Elizabeth didn't want to talk to him.
She cursed him silently, 'Damn Michael, why is your desire so strong!'
She vowed never to provoke him again!
The car arrived at Whispering Pines Estates.
The driver opened the door, and as Elizabeth got out, her legs wobbled, and she nearly stumbled. Michael quickly reached out to steady her.
Elizabeth heard the man beside her chuckle softly. She looked up and glared at him.
Michael leaned down and whispered in her ear with a smile. "You shouldn't have provoked me. Regretting it now, aren't you?"
Elizabeth, furious, stomped on his shoe and ground her heel into it.
Michael pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry. I won't tease you again."
Elizabeth huffed, grabbed her bag, and walked toward the yard.
Behind her, Michael's phone rang. He answered it with a smile, but his expression quickly turned serious.
After hanging up, he called out to her. "Elizabeth, I need to go to the office."
Seeing his serious face, Elizabeth nodded. "Okay."
She paused at the door, watching him with worried eyes.
The driver had already opened the car door for him.
Before getting in, Michael hesitated for a moment and turned back to her. "I'll be back as soon as I'm done, to be with you and the kids."
Elizabeth didn't say anything, just nodded at him.
The Rolls-Royce sped away.
In the car, Michael made another call.
"Did you find out?"
"Yeah, Mr. Thomas. Nathan confessed that Margaret was behind it. She had control over Nathan's family."
"Family? I thought Nathan's parents were both deceased?"
"Nathan has a mistress who bore him a son. He's kept this a secret from his wife. Somehow, Margaret found out. She had the mother and child kidnapped to force Nathan to do her bidding. Our people rescued them. Once Nathan knew they were safe, he cooperated with our questioning."
"Good, I understand."
Hanging up, Michael's face darkened.
'Margaret, I've let you off the hook so many times. Why do you keep pushing my limits? This time, even if you died a thousand times, it wouldn't be enough.'
At the entrance of Whispering Pines Estates, Elizabeth watched the Rolls-Royce speed away until it was out of sight.
She called for the driver.
"Take me to Harmony Health Hospital."
The driver took her to the hospital entrance.
Elizabeth got out of the car. "Wait here for me."
She grabbed her bag and hurried to the director's office.
Louis' father, Ruben Cox, was already waiting for her.
Elizabeth was about to knock when the door opened from the inside.
Ruben greeted her. "Elizabeth, you're here. Come in."
Elizabeth walked in and closed the door behind her.
"Mr. Cox."
"Elizabeth, I've already called the lab. They have the blood samples you requested. You can pick them up anytime."
Elizabeth was deeply grateful. "Thank you so much, Mr. Cox."
Earlier, she had run into Philip, who was carrying a breakfast bag with the Harmony Health Hospital logo.
Afterward, she had Dean hack into the hospital's patient system and found Jesse's admission information.
Jesse was in the orthopedic ward.
He was injured?
How did he get hurt?
Hospitalized patients always have blood tests, and there would be blood samples stored.
So, she had called Ruben that morning, asking for the blood samples of two people. She hadn't told him why she needed them.
Ruben hadn't asked any questions, just complied.
This elder, over fifty, had only one son, Louis. But his only son had distanced himself from his parents because of Elizabeth, leaving them with no news of him.
This was a significant blow to Ruben and his wife.
Yet, he didn't blame Elizabeth. Instead, he helped her.
Elizabeth suddenly felt a pang of sorrow. Her throat felt tight, and she sniffled, speaking softly. "Mr. Cox, thank you. I'll visit you and Isabella another day."
Ruben smiled gently. "Elizabeth, there's no need to be so formal with me. I know you're a good person. You wouldn't do anything bad. Don't worry too much about Louis. He's an adult. He knows what he's doing. No one forced him. He'll take responsibility for his actions."
Elizabeth's eyes filled with tears. She lowered her head. "Thank you, Mr. Cox."
Ruben waved her off. "I know you have things to do. Go ahead."
Elizabeth nodded and left the office.