However, before she could even touch the hem of his clothes, he had already caught her hand.
Elias Hawthorne exerted a little force, and her legs wrapped around his waist.
Raina North, unwilling to admit defeat, made another move, but the man seemed to anticipate every step, suppressing each of her attacks easily.
What’s worse, the unintentional friction between their bodies made Elias Hawthorne’s body temperature rise even more.
She knew this was not good, but there was no retreat left for her.
She could only be pushed helplessly against the wall, assuming a position ripe for exploitation.
"Since Mrs. Hawthorne is so enthusiastic, I should hardly disappoint."
Enthusiastic, my ass!
She clearly wanted to beat this man up, but unfortunately, she wasn’t as clever!
Raina North’s chest heaved with anger as she noticed the man’s gaze fixed on her sensitive areas, the vein in her forehead twitching: "Elias Hawthorne, did you burn your brain or something? You were so guarded against me before, and now you just want to drag me to bed? Is that righteous facade of yours all a sham?"
"You can think of it that way if you like."
Elias Hawthorne wasn’t bothered at all by Raina North’s sarcasm; instead, his thin lips curved into a smile, looking pleased.
His already handsome face became even more captivating.
He suddenly realized something he had previously overlooked.
That Raina North was different from those women who queued up to sleep with him; she truly had no interest in him.
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But Raina North didn’t.
Her rejection and annoyance were genuine.
Elias Hawthorne had never seen a woman like her.
He had to admit, he was intrigued.
Though Elias Hawthorne disdained forcing a woman, Raina North was different; she came to him willingly, and besides, she was his legitimate wife.
From any angle, he saw no reason to deny himself.
"I think you’ve misunderstood something. I don’t need to scheme to sleep with you. You are my wife. Seeing how hard up you are, I’ve decided to oblige you. Save you from denouncing me everywhere for not fulfilling my husbandly duties."
When did she ever denounce him everywhere!
Raina North was furious; she never thought Elias Hawthorne could be so shameless.
She had really misjudged him.
"Don’t waste your energy. Save it for later."
Understanding the implication in his words, Raina North wished she could smash this man’s head.
Suddenly, she calmed down: "Elias Hawthorne, are you serious?"
"What do you think?" Elias Hawthorne tightened his grip on her waist, the dark eyes full of eagerness.
"But I’m not willing!" Raina North gritted her teeth: "Elias Hawthorne, didn’t you bring Claire North back already! If you have any frustrations, go to Claire North. I have zero interest in sharing a husband with my sister, and even less interest in you!"
"Shut up! Don’t mention her name in front of me!"
Elias Hawthorne frowned slightly, looking at Raina North with a hint of exploration.
Raina North lowered her eyelids to hide her emotions and pushed at the man’s chest: "Let go quickly, unless you want to put up a show in front of your son!"
"You’re talking about Baby and Casper?"
"Who else? How else do you think I managed to catch you in the act!" Probably, this has Old Mrs. Hawthorne’s hand in it too.
Thinking about the old lady who wholeheartedly considered her a granddaughter-in-law, Raina North felt both warmth and helplessness.