Chapter 375

"Nicely done." Melvin handed the attendant a thick stack of bills, then pulled Wendy into his arms and planted a deep, possessive kiss on her lips. "Wendy, everything's been taken care of. So, how about tonight…" "I'm still not fully recovered," Wendy replied in a soft, breathy voice, then coughed delicately for effect. She knew exactly what Melvin liked—sickly sweet, fragile beauties. She bit her lip and leaned closer into his chest, playing the part to perfection. Melvin took the bait, completely hooked. Women who could satisfy his desires were easy to come by, but a delicate, pure-looking woman was a rare treat he preferred to savor slowly. He didn't push her. That alone eased Wendy's nerves a little. Her eyes remained fixed on a certain lit-up room in the villa. She narrowed her eyes, and her lips curled into a cold, triumphant smile. Assaulted by another man on her own birthday—Serena, how long do you think you can keep standing so proudly next to Hugh? She was no longer c