Chapter 50: Chapter 50

"What is this, Safira? Why did you…." Ashley gaped, showing her cake-stained dress.

Everyone started laughing secretly and whispering when they woke up from our shock. Ashley looked around and watched them all with a disgusted look. She felt humiliated.

Safira – a girl in a bright red dress that was open at the chest and slit up to her thighs, took a step forward after releasing her hand from Aland's grasp.

"I hate people who ruin my party. I hate it when people take their attention away from me. You… have defiled this sacred event. You… have also stolen everyone's attention for you with your loathsome attitude!"

Ashley chuckled in disbelief. "This is too much!" she shouted. "You… have ruined my dress and makeup!"

"Shame on you! You do the same with my invited guests. I can't tolerate that."

"But she…."

Edison was embarrassed to see his girlfriend's behavior. Without saying much, Ed immediately dragged Ashley away from there. Even though Ashley was rebellious and angry, Ed didn't care. He still pulled Ashley wholly and roughly humiliated her in front of everyone.

Jonea walked down the sidewalk. Her feet were shaking because of her high heels.

Hunter continued to follow the girl behind at a distance of about five meters. Hunter was eager to get close and grab her, but he was too careful and didn't want to further spoil Jonea's mood.

The girl sobbed as she covered the back of her hand to her mouth. Occasionally Jonea looked up to prevent tears from spilling out. The mantle that Hunter had given her still covered her shoulders. Jonea's left hand was holding the hem of her dress, and she was stumbling along.

Jonea's foot bumped against the uneven pavement on the next few steps. She staggered and nearly fell over.

From behind, Hunter looked panicked and hurriedly approached the girl. With his stride, Hunter was beside Jonea and grabbed the girl's upper arm.

"Let me go!" Jonea hissed while glaring angrily at Hunter. "Why do you keep following me?"

Hunter raised both hands and took a step back. Jonea immediately turned away and covered her face.

"Don't follow me anymore!" she shouted. "Go! I don't need your pity. I know I am very embarrassed and, indeed, very tacky. I shouldn't have come to the party."

"No!" said Hunter let slip.

'What am I doing here?' thought Hunter. 'I will definitely regret it later!'

Hesitating, Hunter continued. "You… look wonderful," Hunter said softly, hoping Jonea didn't hear him.

Jonea chuckled and showed a disgusted expression. "You insult me? To think you would do cruel things to everyone!"

Hunter gasped. "You say as if you know me?"

Jonea is so awkward. "Don't try to cheer me up! I am in no need of comforting words."

The girl walked faster.

Hunter was still giddy in his original place. 'I have to confirm one thing. Just one thing!'

Suddenly Hunter caught up and grabbed Jonea's body in his arms. He hugged Jonea from behind tightly.

Even though Jonea struggled with all her might, Hunter still didn't let go. He instead hugged Jonea tighter and rested his chin on the girl's shoulder. Hunter closed his eyes.

'I already guessed. You're the same person.' Hunter was secretly relieved.

"Let me go!" Jonea said, struggling.

"Don't want to!" Hunter retorted firmly.

"Please, let me go! This is so embarrassing. I don't want other people to see me in this state."

"But, I want to see you under all circumstances. I want to be by your side to make you calm and comfortable. Leave it like this for a few minutes. No. Just a few seconds, if you mind. Please," whispered Hunter in a hoarse voice. He still hugged Jonea from behind.

Jonea's body, which was tensing up, slowly began to calm down.

"Let me support you. If you are angry, take your anger out on me. But don't keep it to yourself and go home in a mess. It's dangerous for you."

Instantly Jonea's self-defense collapsed. She cried out loud to vent all the disappointments, fears, and worries that had been pent up since before she left for the party.

Jonea, who tried to look tough and always straightened her back, never looked down. Now, she really felt weak in Hunter's arms. She completely leaned her body and soul on Hunter.

'Just a few seconds.' thought Jonea. 'It's only a few seconds. There will be no more.'

Ashley, who was dragged by Ed roughly while in the elevator, immediately withdrew her hand from Ed's grip. She was so angry.

Slap!

Ashley slapped Ed.

The young man was shocked. He gritted his teeth and held his cheek, which felt hot and throbbing. Ed took a deep breath and let it out slowly before looking up at Ashley.

How surprised Ed was when he saw Ashley, who was messy. The girl was furious. Ed could understand the feeling of embarrassment and disappointment his girlfriend was experiencing.

Ashley's eyes glistened. Ed had never seen Ashley this vulnerable before. The girl was spoiled but never cried in front of Ed.

Ed took Ashley's hands and held them gently. "I'm sorry, Ashley. I'm just trying to save you from worse things. I don't want you to be humiliated again in front of them. That's why I had to take you away."

"Why is everyone defending that girl?" she protested.

Ed closed his eyes. Ashley is currently not in the mood for debate. She didn't feel what she was doing was wrong. Ed only made himself available to listen to all the girl's complaints.

"What do you want me to do to make you more calm and comfortable? Do I need to take your beating one more time?"

Ed took Ashley into his arms. He let the girl calm down a bit. They are in the elevator and do not press any buttons to keep the elevator from moving.

"Get that girl out of our lives!" asked Ashley coldly in Ed's ear.

Ed was suddenly startled and let go of his hug from Ashley. He looked at the girl. "What do you mean, Ashley?"

"Don't pretend you don't understand, Ed. You know exactly what I want and mean. We've done it several times before. Including the girl's twin brother."

Ed's eyes widened instantly. He was shocked and didn't expect Ashley to ask something so hard for him.

Hunter was still hugging Jonea by the side of the road. After a few seconds that felt very long, Jonea finally pushed Hunter's chest and broke away from the young man's embrace.

"Let go of me, Bastard! This is so embarrassing. Looks like I've done something foolish tonight."

Jonea grinned in disdain and removed Hunter's coat draped over her shoulders. She handed the skin back to Hunter and walked away, leaving him.

"Wait, Jonea!" snapped Hunter.

Hunter grabbed the girl's left hand, not wanting to let Jonea go.

"Let go of me, Hunter Abraham! Or…."

"Or what? You're going to kiss me? Do it! I will definitely enjoy it a lot."

"Fuck!" Jonea was really angry. She threw one fist at Hunter.

Hunter's left hand caught Jonea's fist quickly.

Jonea gasped in surprise. The strength of her fists was even next to nothing for a Hunter. She knew the alpha werewolf before she was so powerful. But, he has yet to show it in front of Jonea.

'Or not!' thought Jonea. 'All this time, Hunter only pretended to be weak in front of me, who pretended to be Miller Fallon. Damn, it!' Jonea suddenly got goosebumps with fear.

Hunter pulled Jonea's fist until the girl's body was dragged closer to him. Hunter, without hesitation, landed one rough and hot kiss on Jonea's lips.

'I love it when I see you angry! You feel more alive and interesting!'