The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 359 - 355
"Okay then!" Joanna nodded and brought the Rainbow Glaze, along with a big basket of fresh cherry tomatoes, into the manor.
Ace’s bedroom was on the second floor, and it was normally off-limits. After placing the basket of cherry tomatoes on the coffee table, Joanna headed upstairs, towards the man’s room. At first, she was going to place the item by his doorstep, but figured that it would be unsafe to leave such a precious relic outside.
After a few minutes of pondering, she decided that it was best to just place it inside his room.
With that, she tried to turn the doorknob, but didn’t expect the shut door to swing open so swiftly. She looked up in confusion, and to her horror, saw Ace standing at the door with damp hair and an exposed torso. He merely had a pair of gray sweatpants on, making him seem casual, chic, and sexy at the same time. It really showed just how charming he was.
Joanna’s face instantly turned red. She turned around and stumbled over her words. "I... I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were home! I swear, I didn’t see anything!"
The man had just finished taking a shower and was drying his hair with a clean towel. When he saw Joanna at the door, his handsome face was expressionless, and his hostility was enough to give someone frostbite.
"What are you doing here?" The man asked in an unfriendly tone. It was clear that he was still holding a grudge against Joanna and was unhappy to see her.
As the high and mighty Ace Moran, he couldn’t help but feel petty over the cold rejection he received, especially when he had set his pride aside. He was so choked up with anger that he wished he could send this woman to outer space so that he wouldn’t have to see her ever again.
"Don’t misunderstand my intentions, I’m just here to return the Rainbow Glaze. Since you’re here, I’ll be placing it in your good hands. You won’t have to regret your decision of giving it away then." Joanna was still facing away from the man, her back straightened and her voice just as tough as usual. She didn’t want him to know that she gave the relic back to him out of worry for his life.
Ace seemed dismissive, crossing his arms over his chest. "Hand it over."
Hearing this, Joanna quickly passed it to him, but she still had no idea how to face him. Hence, she had been facing away the whole time, even when passing the box.
However, another awkward scenario arose...
Ace groaned, refusing to take the box. Instead, he clenched his jaw and asked, "Where do you think you’re reaching for, Pierce?"
"Huh?" Joanna was stupefied and turned around, only to realize that the box was right on top of his private area.
Her strength had likely made things quite painful.
"S-Sorry! I’m so sorry!" Joanna quickly moved the box away and stared at his crotch, nearly taking matters into her own hands out of anxiety. "Are you okay? Does it hurt? Do you need to go to the hospital to get it checked? I... I’ll call for help!"
She then took her phone out, intending to call an ambulance.
The male anatomy was the body’s most vulnerable area, and the effects of being injured there were awful.
Ace would make her life difficult if he became impotent because of her. She didn’t want to be responsible for that, so she couldn’t be careless.
Ace’s expression clouded, and he grabbed her wrists and asked her harshly, "Joanna, are you done? How much longer will you embarrass me?"
"How did I make you feel humiliated? The hit was quite hard, so it’s best if you get checked at a hospital. You don’t love your body enough to care for it, but you’re upset with me for helping you arrange a doctor’s appointment? You have no idea how to be appreciative!"
"I know you’re a CEO who values your reputation, so you’d be embarrassed to have a check-up at the hospital. I can help you register anonymously, so don’t just assume that I’m trying to embarrass you – it’s for your own sake!" She responded angrily.
"Haha... For my own sake?" His scowl turned into a sarcastic smile, and he pulled her inside the room and closed the door behind him.
Joanna had a feeling something horrible was about to happen. She swallowed nervously and struggled to get out of his grip. "What are you up to? We’re both alone, and you’ve even locked the door behind us. People might get the wrong idea!"
"Is there a necessity to explain given the state of our relationship?" His voice was deep as he gazed at the woman in his arms, his eyes dark with desire.
"Ace, don’t play games. I’m here to cut ties with you by giving you back the Rainbow Glaze. You can’t jeopardize my reputation like this!"
"It’s too late!" Ace lost his patience, pushed aside his gentlemanly beliefs, and carried her to his bed.
"Didn’t you say you want to send me to the doctor for a checkup for my own good? I believe you are the only doctor qualified to assist me with this examination. You can tell me whether or not it is broken." He laid her on the bed, a smirk on his face.
"Hooligan!" Joanna’s cheeks flushed, and her body became warm. She didn’t want to admit it, but she was physically attracted to him.
They were like opposite poles of a magnet – they couldn’t help but be attracted to one another while they were together, and keeping them apart took a lot of strength.
"I am, indeed, a hooligan. Do you dislike hooligans?" His delicate fingers stroked her soft cheek, and a devilish grin appeared on his face. "I’m tired of being a gentleman. Being a hooligan is more enjoyable." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Joanna finally came back to her senses. Ace’s kisses, embraces, and power were addictive – they felt great, but once hooked, they were difficult to walk away from.
She vowed she would never fall into his trap again!
She raised her hand, preparing to smack him across the face.
His response was faster though, and he grabbed her wrists, held them above her head, and grinned. "I know you’re skilled, but I’m not too bad either. How could I pass up this chance if you came here willingly?"
