Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 55

Daniel shook his hand and left the scene, driving back to the villa.

Since it was already late at night, Daniel assumed Charlene would be asleep. However, as soon as he opened the door, he saw her sitting on the couch, swirling a glass of red wine in her hand.

"Why are you drinking?" Daniel asked curiously.

Charlene looked up, her face flushed. "Why are you back so late? Come, give me your jacket."

Charlene walked toward Daniel slowly and took his suit jacket.

Daniel took a deep breath and immediately wrapped his arms around Charlene's waist. "You're playing with fire."

"Is the fire… big?" Charlene's eyes shimmered seductively, her red lips parting slightly.

In such a situation, how could Daniel hold back?

"Ouch! Slow down!" Charlene scolded playfully, though in her heart, she vowed that tonight would be the last time.

She decided to treat it as a reward for Daniel stepping forward to protect her at the Geller family's gathering.

Of course, Daniel could see through her little thoughts. But at this moment, there was no need to think too much about it.

The next morning, Daniel woke up on time and pulled the blanket over Charlene gently.

"This absolutely can't happen again!" Charlene remarked guiltily with her back turned to Daniel.

Daniel just smiled.

Having experienced cultivation in the cultivation world, he knew that while his current strength wasn't at its peak, cultivating was as simple as drinking for him now.

What he lacked was merely spiritual energy.

Moreover, Daniel was very clear about the path he wanted to take next. Instead of tedious cultivation, tempering his state of mind was far more important.

Even now, Jennifer couldn't accept the fact that Daniel had recovered. Deep in her heart, she hoped that taking him back might allow her to regain the control she once had over him.

Daniel shook her off easily, his expression indifferent as he looked at her. "Why are you here?"

Jennifer looked as if she had been struck by lightning. Even now, she couldn't accept that Daniel was no longer the foolish man she once knew. Disbelief filled her eyes as she stared at him. "Y-You've really recovered? No! This can't be real!"

Images of this woman's ruthless and venomous side flashed through Daniel's mind.

Beneath her seemingly gentle and beautiful exterior lay a soul that was truly terrifying.

"You'll come to realize it in time," Daniel said, smiling slightly, though there was no trace of warmth in his eyes.

Jennifer shivered, her body recoiling as she took a step back. She accidentally stumbled over a chair, nearly falling.

Charlene stepped forward to steady her. "Careful! Jennifer, whatever the issue is, let's sit down and talk it through."