After Prison I Rushed into Marriage with a Comatose Tycoon-Chapter 51: Eliza Sutton: Because I Married a Good Husband
"Stop!"
Shane Lockwood’s bodyguards immediately stepped forward to block her.
Following close behind, Erik Irvine also rushed forward at the sight.
Ever since the incident with the hot coffee earlier today, Erik had become especially wary of women who suddenly approached President Lockwood. ’If another accident like that happens, I’m fired!’
When Amelia Sutton found herself blocked, she frowned and said haughtily, "I’ve met President Lockwood before. I have something important to discuss with him."
Shane Lockwood said flatly, "I don’t know her."
"Did you hear that? Our President Lockwood doesn’t know you, so get lost!" the bodyguard said fiercely.
Amelia Sutton was furious. She’d always been proud of her beauty and couldn’t believe any man who saw her wouldn’t recognize her.
She was convinced that Eliza must have said something to Shane Lockwood to make him treat her this way.
However, seeing that Shane was about to leave, Amelia Sutton dropped her pretense and shouted, "I’m Eliza Sutton’s sister, Amelia Sutton! I have something to tell President Lockwood about Eliza!"
Shane Lockwood raised a hand.
Erik Irvine immediately gave the order. "Let her through."
The bodyguards finally stepped aside, allowing Amelia Sutton to approach.
Amelia Sutton breathed a sigh of relief. A smile appeared on her face as she walked toward Shane Lockwood with a seductive sway, doing everything she could to show off her graceful figure.
’Even though there’s no future for me and that eunuch, Shane Lockwood, that doesn’t mean I don’t want him to fall for me.’
’Dad favors Eliza so much now. He doesn’t even care how badly she hurt Mom. Isn’t it all just because she married into the Lockwood family?’
’If the Lockwood family stopped backing her, Eliza would be nothing more than an ant for me to crush however I please.’
Shane Lockwood’s brow furrowed.
Erik Irvine, who had been keeping a close eye on Shane, immediately interjected, "Miss Sutton, if you would please get to the point. Don’t waste our president’s time!"
Amelia Sutton had no choice but to quicken her pace.
"President Lockwood, I just saw Eliza. She had the audacity to beat up Master Ivan Willow!" Amelia Sutton said, her voice filled with anguish. "Eliza has no sense of propriety for a married woman! She was flaunting herself in a bar, which is what caused all this trouble. I was worried she would lie to you, so I rushed over to tell you the truth!"
Amelia Sutton looked at Shane Lockwood, her eyes gleaming, expecting to be praised.
But to her surprise, Shane merely glanced at her before instructing Erik to wheel him away.
Amelia Sutton stared after the departing Bugatti Veyron, stunned.
A moment later, she was seething with rage, gritting her teeth.
’This is all Eliza’s fault!’
’That little bitch must be poisoning President Lockwood against me every day. That’s why he has such a poor opinion of me!’
...
「Inside the Bugatti Veyron.」
After hanging up, Erik Irvine reported, "I’ve looked into it. The Mistress went to a bar for drinks with her best friend today and happened to run into Ivan Willow. Overcome with lust, he tried to take her with him, but she beat him up instead."
"And Eliza?"
"The Mistress should be unharmed."
"She certainly is capable," Shane snorted, his tone laced with sarcasm.
Erik didn’t dare say a word.
The only sound in the quiet car was the tapping of Shane’s keyboard.
Suddenly, Shane spoke. "Go back to the Lockwood estate."
The driver heard the command and immediately turned the car around, heading back to the Lockwood estate.
Erik was taken aback. There was a very important video conference tonight that required President Lockwood’s personal attendance.
Just as he was about to speak, Shane said, "You can attend tonight’s meeting in my place."
Erik acknowledged the order but couldn’t help glancing up at Shane.
’This is the first time President Lockwood has ever skipped work for a woman. Not even Vivian Forrest managed that.’
When Shane arrived at the Lockwood estate, Minnie immediately came forward to greet him. "Welcome home, Eldest Young Master."
"Where is she?"
"The Mistress is in with the Little Master, telling him a story."
’Shane suddenly recalled the fairy tales Eliza told Emmett. Emmett hadn’t bothered with such childish things since he was two, yet now, because of this woman, he was completely engrossed.’
Minnie asked cautiously, "Eldest Young Master, shall I go and get the Mistress?"
Shane gave a slight nod.
Eliza was also a little surprised to hear from Minnie that Shane was looking for her.
"Mr. Lockwood, you were looking for me?" Eliza said as she pushed open the bedroom door, only to see Shane in the middle of taking off his shirt.
His shirt was unbuttoned, revealing a firm, well-built chest.
Eliza’s mind immediately flashed back to the feel of his chest muscles from when she had performed acupuncture on him.
Eliza’s fingertips began to tingle.
"Sorry, I didn’t mean to barge in. Minnie said you were looking for me, so I came right away."
"Close the door. Come over here."
’Shane probably has no idea how easily a sentence like that could be misinterpreted,’ Eliza thought. ’Good thing I have a righteous mind and would never let my thoughts stray.’
Shane said, "Help me take off my pants."
Eliza shot Shane a surprised look.
Shane noticed her expression, and his face instantly darkened. He said through gritted teeth, "What are you thinking? I need you to change my dressing!"
"Oh," Eliza said, only then remembering that Shane was injured.
She opened the first-aid kit that was sitting nearby, taking out disinfectant, cotton swabs, and burn ointment. Then, she walked over to Shane and helped him take off his pants.
Although the location of his injury was awkward, this wasn’t the first time she’d tended to it, so things went smoothly.
As Shane watched her work, he said out of the blue, "You beat up Ivan Willow at the bar today?"
Eliza froze for a moment, then smiled. "Is it common knowledge already?"
"So, you really did hit him?"
"Mmm, he deserved it."
"I don’t know whether he deserved it or not, but I do know you’ve got some nerve, daring to lay a hand on Ivan Willow."
"Yes, I dared. Mostly because I was lucky enough to marry a good husband. That’s what gives me the confidence to stand up for myself out there."
Shane snorted. "Eliza, you’re quite the flatterer, but that trick won’t work on me."
Eliza’s brows knitted in disapproval. "Mr. Lockwood, I don’t appreciate that. What do you mean, flatterer? I’m telling the truth."
She wore a serious expression. "I know one thing about Mr. Lockwood above all else: he protects his own. As long as I’m his wife, he will protect me. It’s because I understand this that I dared to fight back and protect myself when I was in danger. I know that by doing so, I’m actually saving you trouble in the long run."
Shane raised an eyebrow. "So, by your logic, I should be thanking you for being so considerate?"
Eliza waved her hand. "No need. It’s fate that brought us together as a couple. Even if it’s only for three months, that’s a bond we should cherish."
Hearing Eliza mention the three months made Shane feel a strange sense of displeasure, but it was just a flicker, and he quickly brushed it aside.
