Chapter 619

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After Hannah was sentenced, Griffin went to his aunt and uncle’s place-Aria’s parents-hoping they could get Aria to drop the charges. Not only did he fail, but he also got a long lecture and had his allowance suspended by the family.
Burning with hatred for the Cole family, Griffin deliberately sought ways to get close to Ophelia.
One of the guys sighed, “Griffin, the Ward family isn’t what it used to be. Katrina’s even become Johan’s apprentice. If only you hadn’t called off the engagement.”
Another chimed in, “Didn’t Katrina have a thing for Griffin? Try to go after her-you’ll definitely succeed.”
Someone else added, “But didn’t Katrina say she wasn’t into Griffin?”
Another said, “That’s just because Griffin liked Hannah. She was trying to save face.”
Griffin lifted his chin and said, “Let me think about it.”
Those people exchanged glances with a hint of mockery in their eyes, and then they said nothing more.
Zac followed his agent down the hallway of the Aureus Club.
The agent leaned in and whispered, “This client’s a big deal. Nail this, and the lead in the next drama is yours.”
Zac stretched with a lazy yawn. “Yeah, yeah, got it.”
The agent pushed open the VIP private room’s door, immediately plastering on a fawning smile. “Ms. Remar, this is Zac. He’s twenty-two.”
Olivia glanced up, eyeing the masked young man with clear displeasure. “Still wearing a mask in front of me?”
Without a word, the agent yanked off Zac’s mask.
Zac’s bare face showed a hint of defiance, but his eyes were strikingly clear.
Olivia nodded in satisfaction. “You look even better than in your photos.”
The agent chuckled obsequiously. “He’s not quite photogenic.”
Then, giving Zac a shove, he added, “Keep Ms. Remar company. I’ve got things to do.”
Before Zac could say a word, the agent turned and left abruptly.
Zac closed the door, sat down, and casually poured himself a drink. “Ms. Remar, let me toast you. Thanks for your interest in
me.”
Olivia lounged lazily on the sofa. “Are you a virgin?”
Zac blinked. “Excuse me?”
Olivia said, “Have you gotten laid with anyone before?”
Zac grinned. “Of course I have. I’m twenty-two, and my girlfriend and I are doing just fine.”
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Olivia’s face darkened. “They told me you were still a virgin.”
Zac slammed the table. “They lied to you. I’m dating someone!”
Olivia, annoyed, shrugged off her jacket. “Forget it. Come serve me. Take your clothes off.”
Zac froze. “What do you mean?”
Olivia snapped, “Don’t play dumb. You know exactly why you’re here.”
Zac got up at once. “My agent said drinks, not sexual services. Sorry, I’m out.”
As Zac pulled open the door, two bodyguards instantly blocked the doorway.
Olivia said, “Now that you’re here, do you really think you can just walk out?”
She rose, a barbed whip appearing in her hand as if from nowhere. “Since you refuse to cooperate, I won’t show any mercy. Strip him naked!”
Zac punched the nearest bodyguard, knocked him down, and then bolted for the exit. But several burlier men appeared out of nowhere, pinned him to the ground in a matter of seconds, and dragged him back into the private room.
Zac screamed, “Help!”
Zac hadn’t been in the industry long, but he knew all about the unspoken rules-how easy it was to get set up and treated unfairly.
But he never thought this kind of thing would actually happen to him. He always figured, as a grown man, he wouldn’t suffer any loss.
He thought, ‘Great. Just great. I’m completely done for! It’s not like I’m still a virgin, but Vanessa’s the only woman I’ve ever been with. Seriously, what did I even do to deserve this?’
Zac struggled desperately and tried to call his emergency contact. “Vanessa, Aureus Club! Some psycho woman’s trying to force herself on me!”
The next instant, his phone went flying as someone kicked it away.
Olivia raised a hand, freezing her men. She crouched down and pressed her whip under Zac’s chin. “What did you just say? Your girlfriend is Vanessa? Vanessa Ward?”
Since coming to Huthailia, Olivia had hated no one more than Aria, with Vanessa being a close second.
Vanessa had caused Olivia endless trouble. Even worse, she was Aria’s best friend.
Olivia sneered, “Well, well, if it isn’t an acquaintance. You’re not getting away from me today.”
She raised her whip and brought it down hard on Zac, a streak of blood appearing instantly.
Still unsatisfied, Olivia barked an order, “Strip his pants off too.”
Just then, the door burst open. Someone burst in and said anxiously, “Ms. Remar, something’s happened to Mr. Damon
Remar!”