“Seriously? What makes you think so? Is it because of our ridiculous relationship? Melissa, when you rejected me before, you always said that it was because we weren't in the same league, but do you really understand what kind of world I live in? Obviously, you don't, or you wouldn't have said such a ridiculous thing."

ALL of a sudden, Marcus grabbed her by the waist.

His hand happened to land right on the needle puncture on the back of her hand, which hurt her a lot.

But Melissa didn't even wince, let alone scream out in pain.

Marcus dragged her into the private room. The moment he opened the door, deafening music and laughter blasted their eardrums.

"No..."

Melissa didn't know what he was planning, but she didn't want to go inside the sketchy, dark private room.

She tried to resist, but Marcus pulled her inside and pressed her against the door.

She was trapped; the man was much taller than her, and both his hands were planted on either side of her head. His face was so close to hers that she felt his warm breath on her nose.

And it was intoxicating.

ALL of a sudden, Melissa was reminded of those nights he trapped her beneath him, just like this.

But those encounters always happened in private, when it was just the two of them.

Now, there were at least seven or eight other people in the private room, watching them intently.

James and the others were stunned. When they came to their senses and saw who was trapped in Marcus' arms, James played dumb and said lightheartedly, "Oh, look who's here! Melissa probably came to check on Marcus. Don't worry. We were just having fun."

After saying that, James felt bored and looked away.

Jessie, on the other hand, didn't get angry. Holding a cocktail glass elegantly, she fixed her gaze on Melissa and looked her up and down.

On the surface, Melissa looked just like any other girt.

And right now, as Marcus towered over Melissa, she looked like a frightened bunny.

Jessie smiled lightly.

Marcus ignored them and focused on Melissa. If he moved just one inch closer, then their lips would touch... Truth be told, Marcus was so tempted to kiss Melissa, but he didn't drink that much and was still sober.