Chapter 413 Brought It Upon Oneself
"You must have found something, right?"
If he hadn't found anything, why was Malcolm so angry at Everhart?
Malcolm sat on the couch, leant back with his long legs crossed, and his slender fingers tapping lightly on the sofa.
He didn't plan to hide anything from Reese, especially since she came today with answers.
"I had someone investigate a long time ago and roughly understood your past with him. He was the one who put you in a difficult situation, the main culprit who harmed you. How could I not settle this score with him, hmm?"
"But he also contributed to my success, so let's let him go this time."
Reese indeed held a grudge against Everhart before. Even if she didn't revenge, she definitely wouldn't let him off easily. But now, she seemed to have figured it out. She couldn't trap herself. Everhart did bring her into this field and made her suffer, but from another perspective, he also made her see the world's coldness and warmth, always keeping her grounded.
Living in this world for a lifetime, Reese felt that the most important thing was rationality. Without it, one might take many wrong paths.
But Malcolm thought Reese was speaking up for Everhart, feeling sorry for him.
For the first time in front of her, Malcolm showed displeasure, a hint of anger flickering in his deep-set eyes, even his voice turned cold and hard.
His probing gaze fixed on Reese, and his words were direct. "Do you still have feelings for Everhart?"
Reese's eyes turned cold. She was smart; even without much probing, they could understand each other's meaning.
She also got angry, the cold arrogance in her eyes instantly released.
"Malcolm, speak properly."
"You and I both know how Everhart treated you back then. Think about it yourself. He threw you into dangerous situations several times, only caring about his own interests and trying to escape. Did he ever think about you even once?"
Honestly, Malcolm was shocked by Reese's reaction and words. According to his understanding of Reese, she would never do such a thing, let alone care about what kind of person Everhart was. He knew better than anyone.
Or maybe Malcolm had made her this way, too human. It seemed like a bad thing for her.
She would consider things from others' perspectives. She hadn't been hurt by anyone during this time, so she naturally let her guard down.
Malcolm helplessly rubbed his forehead. He initially just wanted her to open up and be herself, but he didn't expect the real her to be overly kind.
Perhaps Malcolm cared too much about Reese, so he couldn't tolerate anyone having hurt her so recklessly.
This fool.
Even though he was emotionally agitated and wanted to yell at her, he couldn't say anything when the words reached his mouth.
He sighed helplessly and said, "Alright, if you insist on saying that, I'll let him go this time. But Reese, remember, if Everhart hurts you again for his interest, I won't intervene."
Although his words were still relatively calm, Reese could tell that Malcolm was angry.
"The harm he brought me is unavoidable, but I think the way I am now isn't bad. If I were like those girls, without edges or thorns, my life wouldn't be any better. Besides, you wouldn't like me."
Reese knew very well that one as excellent as Malcolm couldn't possibly fall for an ordinary woman who only knew how to manage household chores. One of the reasons he was so infatuated with her was because she was different from other girls.
Moreover, it was also a good thing for her. She was independent and strong, never worrying that Malcolm would abandon her one day.
Even if he did, she could still take care of herself. Life shouldn't be just about love, especially for women.
Reese wasn't someone with the patience to appease others, especially not Malcolm in his current state, who seemed hard to appease. She decided to put it aside for now.
"Alright, I'll be leaving then."
After saying that, Reese got up and made a move to leave. But before her hand could reach the doorknob, she was suddenly pulled back with great force. In the blink of an eye, she was pinned against the wall by Malcolm.
Just as Reese was about to speak, Malcolm lowered his head and kissed her lips forcefully, dominating her. Reese was forced to endure his kiss.
When she tried to push him away, she realized Malcolm was immovable, his hand already slipping under her clothes. Only then did she sense his unusual emotions.
She turned her face away forcefully. "Malcolm, you..."
Before she could finish, he cupped her face and kissed her again.
Reese's eyes turned sharp, and she lifted her leg to kick him. But Malcolm wasn't easy to bully. The moment she lifted her leg, Malcolm was already prepared, leaning back, causing Reese's kick to miss.
Although she missed, Malcolm also released Reese.
He half-joked, "What, planning to cripple me and find a new husband?"
Reese coldly lifted her eyes. "If I cripple you, I won't look for another. Why would I need a man to trouble me?"
"Since you don't want to find another, just stay with me."
Saying that, Malcolm pulled Reese into his arms, and the tense atmosphere between them gradually eased.
He knew that with Reese's stubborn nature, it was impossible for her to yield to him. At times like this, as a man, he could only be more tolerant, not argue with her, especially since she was his woman.
He would endure it. After all, he liked her.
Reese accepted the gentle approach. As long as Malcolm wasn't forceful, her anger quickly dissipated.
The gloom on her face finally cleared, and she chuckled softly. "Alright, I'll reluctantly accept you."
"But seriously, darling, you need to think carefully about Everhart. I want you to open up and live the life girls should have. I want to cherish you, so you have no worries, and just seeing your smile every day would satisfy me. But I hope my girl is kind yet not without her edge."
He didn't want Reese to lose hope and dreams in this world. He wanted her to know that while there were many dark corners, there were also many places filled with light.
But because of those dark places, she needed to protect herself with her edge.
Reese's hard heart softened again. She let down her cold facade and leaned on Malcolm's shoulder, unusually docile.
Malcolm felt that Reese was like a cat at that moment.
Reese slightly raised her eyes. From this angle, she could see Malcolm's Adam's apple moving slightly, forming a beautiful line, accompanied by his warm breath, overwhelming her.
Reese's mind heated up, probably momentarily captivated by him. She suddenly stretched her neck and bit his Adam's apple.
Malcolm's body froze.
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