Chapter 701
Brittany curled her lips into as lys mile DoI hear a hint of jealous
Horacestaredatherbright,confidentgrin.”WherewasIwrong?Backthen,yougavebirth,handedourdaughteraway,anddisappearedfortwentyyearswithoutaword.IfIhadn’tcomelookingforyou,wouldyou haveeverplannedoncomingback?”
Brittanyscoffedbitterly.Idahadpoisonedherbackthen,andthatwoman hadbeenstayingbyHorace’sside.ThatwaswhytheirdaughtercouldneverstayintheCapital.
When Brittany gave birth it was a near death experience Someone quietly took her away after that She had been unconscious from the poisoning for years only waking up recently
Well the past is the past Brittany replied There s nothing more to talk about now Let me know when you have the DNA test results I have things to do so I m leaving
She turned sharply to walk away
FuryflaredinHorace.HereachedoutandgrabbedBrittany’sarm,pushingherhardagainstthewall.Histall,imposingframetrappedher inplace.”What’swithyourattitude?YouleftwithJessicaallthoseyearswithoutasingleexplanation.Howdareyouactsoarrogantly!”
Brittany looked up at him coolly Why are you so worked up Do you need a woman to help you blow off steam
She lifted her leg the sharp slender heel of her stilettos lid slowly up his black trousers Her red dress had a high slit and as she raised her leg a flash of pale flawless skin peeked out looking utterly seductive
Horace shand shot up to press on her shoulder His eyes flickered with anger and a dangerous glint We re out in public What are you doing teasing me
Brittany loved watching him act so seriously I thought this was what you wanted when you pushed me against the wall Or didI misunderstand
Her hand moved to his chest Underneath his black coat he wore a matching business vest over a white shirt Brittany slipped her hand inside tracing downward over the fabric
His six pack abs were clearly defined
Shecouldn’thelpbutadmirehismuscularphysiqueand sculptedfeatures.Herbeautifuleyessparkledwithamusement.”You’reoverfortynow,butyourbody’sstillsowellkept.It’sjustlikewhenyouwereyounger.”
Shepokedathisabswitha delicatefingertip,laughingsoftly.
Wow you re strong 1
Horace s gaze darkened His Adam s apple bobbed as he leaned down to kiss her lips
Buthemissed.Brittanyturned herheadsharplyaway.
Horace stiffened his voice low and rough Are you playing with me
Brittanypulledherhandback.”Haveyouforgottenourrelationship?We’redivorced.Even ifyou’rearoused,don’ttakeitoutonme.”
Horace sneered Divorced If I remember correctly we never actually filed for a divorce Get your facts straight you re still Mrs Larson
Brittanyraisedherchindefiantly.”Sowhat?It’sjust apieceofpaper.We’vebeenseparatedforovertwentyyears.Tomorrow,I’llhavemylawyerfilefordivorce,andthatcertificatewillbeinmyhandsbeforeyouknowit.”