Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 121 - 116: Awakened by a Nightmare

"Hmph! I see Jonah’s more attentive to you."

"Well, I’m not attentive to him! Feelings have to be mutual. In my heart, he’s just a high school classmate."

Laura Quincy stated solemnly, also to clear things up to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Jason Hawthorne stared at her unblinkingly. Her expression didn’t look like she was lying, and she indeed hadn’t shown any special interest in Jonah at the dinner table...

"Hmph! You can’t give other men hope either!"

His voice was domineering, leaving no room for refusal.

Inside, Laura felt sweet. The Demon King was getting jealous...

"This is typical of you, letting the officials set fires but prohibiting the common people from lighting lamps."

"Whatever I say goes!"

"..."

The good vibe from earlier was instantly ruined by his overbearing manner. Nasty man! Always like this! Constantly restricting my personal freedom!

"Then we must set some ground rules. I can agree to not provoke other men, but you must also agree not to provoke other women, including Team Leader Jennings! Although I agree to wait for you, you absolutely cannot play games behind my back."

Laura spoke with strong conviction. She always held a love-fearlessly and hate-fearlessly attitude towards relationships. If it was a man she loved, she would strive for it!

At the same time, she selfishly wanted her man to belong only to her!

No sharing him with other women!

It was the first time Jason was spoken to so domineeringly. It was refreshing, but he also quite enjoyed it!

"Of course, you’re my only woman."

His words were sincere, not just to placate Laura.

Stella Jennings was merely someone arranged by his family as a suitable wife candidate, but he felt nothing for her, and his son Twinkle didn’t like her either...

He would find an opportunity to make things clear with her.

Laura’s lips couldn’t help but curl into a slight smile. Suddenly, she remembered something, "Oh no! I forgot to record! What am I going to do if you deny these important words in the future?"

Jason gave her a loving glance, "Silly girl! How could I deny what I’ve said?"

Laura blinked, "Really?"

Jason deliberately put on a stern face, "Of course!"

Then, his stomach let out a grumble.

"Hahahaha..."

For a moment, the room was filled with joyful laughter.

Jason’s face darkened drastically, "No laughing!"

Following their earlier conversation, Laura didn’t seem as scared of him now, holding back her laughter, "I’ll go to the kitchen and make you something to eat."

Jason’s face was as dark as ink, saying nothing.

His stomach was indeed somewhat hungry, and if he didn’t eat something, it seemed there’d be no peace tonight.

Just the thought that while being intimate with Laura later, his stomach might start grumbling, would certainly quench any fiery passion...

In the kitchen.

Laura opened the fridge and took a glance. It had been a while since she was home, so the supplies were not very ample. Luckily, there were tomatoes and eggs, and noodles, which were a staple for her.

Because she often cooked noodles for herself after getting home late from work, cooking rice was too much hassle, and she couldn’t eat much alone.

After checking the ingredients, she turned and shouted towards the living room, "I can only make tomato and egg noodles at home. Do you want some?"

Jason strolled leisurely to the dining room, lazily leaning against the door frame, "Mm."

Hearing his approval, Laura got to work. She took out the tomatoes and moved to the sink, the cool tap water running through her pale, slender fingers, washing the two tomatoes until they were translucent.

They looked so appetizing.

After washing, she sliced them open. Tomatoes are always juicy, with bright red juice...

Watching the little woman skillfully working with her back to him, Jason felt a touch of emotion. Ever since he could remember, his mother had never cooked a meal for him. It wasn’t that she wasn’t a good mom; rather, she was very conscientious about her personal upkeep.

Especially never letting her fingers touch the kitchen grease and smoke, making her look at least ten years younger than her actual age.

After slicing the tomatoes, Laura noticed Jason standing at the door watching her the whole time, and couldn’t help but chide, "Get out quickly! It’s almost done."

Jason didn’t leave but came over and hugged her around the waist from behind, "Have you cooked for Jasper Hawthorne before?"

Laura was a little taken aback, "Why bring up Jasper now?"

Is her past always going to be brought up like this?

"No, he doesn’t like noodles, and we were both very busy back then, so we spent most of our time eating out together."

"From now on, cook only for me."

Hearing this, the man was satisfied and made a domineering declaration.

Laura’s lips slightly curved, and the happiness in her eyes was evident.

She never imagined that one day she would have a connection with this man, be in a relationship with him, and be so pampered by him...

Thinking about it, it felt unbelievable.

Even Nina might think she’s really lucky, right?

After all, this man is the nation’s male idol, Fourth Young Master Hawthorne!

He’s the heartthrob of so many girls, and even though he already has a son, it doesn’t affect his image in the hearts of his female fans at all...

The tomato and egg noodles were soon ready, and the delicious aroma tempted Laura Quincy to serve herself a small bowl.

Jason Hawthorne seemed extremely hungry, eating quickly and with great enjoyment.

These noodles were as ordinary as they could be to him, yet also incredibly precious; it was the first time in his life he had tasted noodles cooked by someone other than a servant.

He thought, this is the life he wanted.

Laura Quincy saw him finish every bit of the noodles and couldn’t help but ask, "You’re not still hungry, are you?"

Jason Hawthorne elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth with a tissue, "I’m full."

He had finished a big bowl of noodles, which gave Laura Quincy some satisfaction, and she got up to wash the bowl clean in the kitchen.

That night, the two were full of passion, as if trying to merge into each other’s bones...

She was exactly the same!

Laura Quincy was jolted awake, drenched in cold sweat in the middle of the night. She stared at the familiar ceiling with wide eyes, the dream she had was so real that it truly frightened her...

The sweat on her forehead hadn’t dried yet, and even with her eyes open, the moment the girl in the castle turned around was still vividly imprinted in her mind.

In previous dreams, she would always wake up just before seeing the girl’s face clearly.

Leaving her with a sense of regret.

But this time, she clearly saw the girl’s face, filled with grief, depression, and loneliness...

The emotion conveyed in her eyes deeply moved her as if that girl was herself, feeling a sense of empathy and heartache.

Laura Quincy shook her head, forcing herself to get rid of these chaotic thoughts. It was just a dream, there’s no need to take it seriously.

"What’s wrong?"

A hoarse male voice suddenly sounded in her ear, and Laura Quincy then noticed that Jason Hawthorne was still beside her, and her heart calmed down considerably.

"I had a nightmare."

"It’s alright, dreams are always the opposite."

"Hmm..."

With Jason Hawthorne’s comforting presence, Laura Quincy’s mind calmed down a lot. She obediently nestled into the man’s arms beside her, slowly closing her eyes to continue sleeping.

Jason Hawthorne soothingly patted her back, "It’s alright now,"

His low, magnetic voice seemed to carry magic, bringing inexplicable peace to Laura Quincy.

She thought, maybe she was just too happy recently; that’s why she had such a dream?

Dreams are the opposite reality, how could she possibly be the poor girl in the castle? No way!

The next day.

Laura Quincy’s allergy had almost improved, but Jason Hawthorne still wasn’t at ease and suggested she go to the hospital for another check-up.

"Then I’ll go tomorrow. Let’s observe for another day today."

"Okay."

Jason Hawthorne seemed to think of something, "Don’t have too much contact with Jonah Xavier."

While changing her shoes, Laura Quincy paused, "I only have professional interactions with him, and besides, Team Leader Jennings has already arranged things."

Jason Hawthorne sneered, "Outside of work, don’t have any private contact, or else..."

With that, he walked out first.

Laura Quincy stuck her tongue out at his back, what a dominantly oppressive Demon King!

Then she thought of something, "Weren’t you taking a cab last night?"

Jason Hawthorne said in a low voice, "I’ve already asked David to pick me up."

Laura Quincy responded with an "oh," realizing she worried unnecessarily; naturally, the president of Aegis Group would have a car to pick him up...

As soon as she got to the office, Laura Quincy ran into Team Leader Jennings in the elevator, where it was just the two of them in the roomy space, which was inevitably a bit awkward.

Stella Jennings glanced at Laura Quincy, "Was it Counselor Xavier who sent you home last night?"

Laura Quincy shook her head, "I drove myself home."

Stella Jennings couldn’t help but look at her two more times, "It’s obvious Counselor Xavier likes you, what? You don’t have those kinds of feelings for him?"

Laura Quincy couldn’t understand what she meant by that, so she could only answer straightforwardly, "Counselor Xavier and I are just high school classmates."

Stella Jennings gazed intensely at her, "Do you have a boyfriend?"

Laura Quincy hesitated for two seconds before nodding, "Yes."

Stella Jennings displayed a puzzled expression, "Oh? I didn’t expect you’d be so good at keeping secrets, probably Counselor Xavier doesn’t even know you have a boyfriend, right?"

Laura Quincy could only say, "We’re just ordinary friends, if necessary, I will tell him."

Stella Jennings sneered, "Laura Quincy, you really are quite capable, already having a boyfriend yet still playing Counselor Xavier like a fool. Even an idiot could see he has feelings for you, right? I never expected Translator Quincy would be so adept at handling men, first Young Master Thorne, and now you quickly have a serious boyfriend?"

Her words carried obvious mockery.

Laura Quincy retorted unceremoniously, "Team Leader Jennings, that’s too much. I know my relationship with Counselor Xavier better than anyone, there’s no need for outsiders to comment."

Stella Jennings didn’t expect her to retort in such a manner and her smile became more sarcastic, "Oh? So quick to defend? Seems I hit the nail on the head."