Chapter 11 She's Just a Temptress

"Who do you think I am? I'm the future Mrs. President of Horizon Corp! Stay away from my Nanxian. Miss Zhang, call security and remove this woman!" Selina's shrill voice pierced the air. "Future Mrs. President? So you're not yet, are you? Let me remind you - I'm someone significant to Rowan Blackwood. Drive me away today, and you might end up begging for my return." Marielle remained composed, barely acknowledging Selina. Infuriated by such dismissal, Selina lunged forward to push Marielle, who gracefully sidestepped. Selina stumbled. "Careful there, future Mrs. President." Marielle reached out instinctively to steady her, but Selina took it as mockery. "Don't touch me!" The slap echoed through the hall. Marielle's cheek reddened instantly. Selina grabbed her hair, snarling, "You dare try to seduce Rowan with that face? Consider this a warning. Cross me again, and I'll destroy it!" Marielle's eyes narrowed, ready to retaliate - until she glimpsed someone exiting the elevator. Had Rowan ever seen this woman's vicious side? "Horizon Corp has truly crossed a line!" "Crossed a line? I haven't even begun! Get out, or else-" "Mr. Blackwood, is this how Horizon Corp treats a partner company's designer? If you're not serious about this collaboration, just tell our CEO. No need to humiliate Argentum Group." Rowan stood shocked at Selina's disgraceful display. "Selina, release her!" His voice cut like ice. Selina froze, but Marielle seized her chance. "Well? Is the future Mrs. President still going to assault me?" "Selina!" She released Marielle's hair, turning pale. "Rowan, she provoked me! She's just a siren-" "Enough! Leave!" Rowan extended his hand to Marielle. "Miss Duvall, I sincerely apologize." "Mr. Blackwood, this incident requires reporting to our CEO before further discussion." Their eyes met. Recognition struck him - Marla was Marielle? "Miss Duvall, Selina isn't an employee - she's family. I apologize for her behavior." "Family?" Marielle laughed coldly. "If your family rejects me, how can I trust Horizon Corp? This deal isn't exclusive. We both need time to reconsider." She turned to leave, disheveled but dignified. Rowan caught her arm. "What now? Your future wife slapped me, and now you're using force?" For the first time in his career, Rowan Blackwood found himself speechless.