Chapter 53 Make Her Cry and Beg for Him
Lisa was out of breath, her chest rising and falling like crazy.
Lisa had seen Selena's sharp tongue in action. She knew if she kept this up, she'd just embarrass herself more, especially there were people milling around.
So, she turned to the person next to her and switched gears. "Hey, remember you wanted to know who snagged the Manston Manor contract? Well, she's right here. But let's just say she didn't get it in the most honorable way."
Caterlington Walsh had been eavesdropping on the whole exchange between Lisa and Selena, a flicker of curiosity in his narrow eyes. "So, she's a real knockout, huh?"
He extended his hand with a lazy grin on his handsome face, "Hey, I'm Caterlington. Bet you've heard of me."
Selena had indeed heard of him. In the design world, names got around. Even though she didn't chat much with others, she often checked out famous works for inspiration.
Caterlington wasn't a stranger in the industry.
Selena shook his hand, gave a slight nod, and was about to pull away when Caterlington held on, kissed her hand lightly, and then let go.
"Ms. Cooper, you're not just beautiful but also talented. Bet you have a lot of admirers," Caterlington said.
Selena was taken aback by his move, her expression turning icy.
Lisa, standing nearby, knew exactly what Caterlington was up to. He was interested in Selena and wanted to flirt.
Caterlington was a notorious womanizer. Once he set his sights on someone, he'd find a reason to dump them within a week, tops.
With his money and pedigree, and cruising around in his fancy car, he was a magnet for women.
A nasty thought crossed Lisa's mind. She hoped Caterlington would date Selena and then dump her hard.
"Caterlington, you both are designers, so you should have plenty to talk about. Why don't you chat more? I'll head inside first," Lisa said.
Caterlington's smile widened as he looked at Selena, "Ms. Cooper, are you here with someone?"
Selena's lips twitched, "No, but I prefer being alone."
The rejection was clear, but Caterlington didn't seem to get it. He walked beside her. "Being alone is no fun. I can show you around the art gallery."
Suppressing her annoyance, Selena walked to a nearby washbasin and started washing her hands, especially the spot where Caterlington's lips had touched.
She scrubbed like she wanted to peel off a layer of skin.
Caterlington saw her actions and didn't feel humiliated. Instead, he leaned closer to her ear. "By the way, you looked familiar at first glance. Do you know Kross Walsh from T. Rowe Group? He's my dad. Penny, you met him at school a few years ago, right? It's coming back to me now."
With a teasing smile, Caterlington raised his hand to touch Selena's face. "Since we're old acquaintances, no need to pretend. Name your price..."
Before he could finish, Selena kneed him in the groin without hesitation.
Caterlington's face turned pale instantly, and he doubled over in pain.
"Mr. Walsh, with such a good memory, you should also remember this kick. I dealt with your jerk dad the same way back then."
Her tone was indifferent as she pulled out a tissue to dry her hands.
"I've got things to do, so I'll be off," Selena said lightly.
Caterlington, both anxious and angry, straightened up only after the intense pain subsided.
When he saw Lisa on campus, he had already composed himself, though anger still simmered inside.
"That Penny is quite something," Caterlington said.
Lisa knew Caterlington was hooked. "If you like her, why not go after her? She's very proud. I even saw her having breakfast with Raymond at a hotel once. She must be even more stuck-up now."
In Silver Bay City, which woman didn't want to be with Raymond?
Lisa had chased after Raymond for years but hadn't even gotten a glance from him.
Caterlington's curiosity deepened, "She's connected to Raymond? Now I'm even more interested."
To him, Selena was like a dish that tasted even better than it looked.
Lisa snorted, "Stop bragging. How long will it take to win her over?"
"Other women, three days. She's tougher, maybe a week," Caterlington said.
After that kick, Caterlington was determined. Once he got Selena, he'd play with her and then dump her, making her cry and beg for him!
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