A Ruling Passion: Mr Tremont's Priceless Little Bride novel Chapter 16

Mark Tremont pinched her chin. His tone was apathetic and it commanded obedience. “Go back to school only when your body has properly recovered and nourished. Stop seeking pity with how frail you look!”

Arianne Wynn lost her cool and pushed herself up. “No way…”

Not saying a word, Mark Tremont looked down at her forbiddingly.

Arianne bit her lips. Tensed, her voice quivered as well. “I’ll study hard and return all that I owe you when I make money in the future. I’m thankful that you’ve kept me around for ten years. I’ll move out as soon as possible when I’m on my internship.”

The truth was revealed. She had never believed upon depending on him her whole life. She had owed him too much, and she did not wish to remain indebted.

Mark Tremont laughed all of a sudden. His smile looked like the distant moon, unattainable and unreachable, and unwelcoming as well. “Let me spell it out for you now then. Don’t you even think about leaving in your lifetime!”

Arianne’s heart sank. For the first time, she looked at him straight in the eyes without shying away.

“Don’t I remind you of your late parents when you see me? Why are you keeping someone like me by your side? I’ll repay all that I owe you, with all that I have, I’ll give back everything with this life of mine, in my own way!”

Mark Tremont’s breathing halted for a beat as his gaze darkened a little more.

Arianne Wynn had always been well behaved for as long as he could remember, not daring to defy any of his wishes. He had overlooked the fact that she would grow up, the fact that she may change. Her strong will would one day become the fortress that defended herself against him, perhaps even the sword that pointed toward him.

They confronted each other with deep stares. After a moment lapsed, Mark Tremont’s long fingers went to pull at his tie before he took off his suit jacket and tossed it carelessly on the carpet.

“What you owe me, you won’t be able to repay in this lifetime. I’ve been too kind to you.”

Realizing what he was going to do, Arianne’s immediate reaction was to escape.