The Woman From Hell
Chapter 2284

I was not hungry at dinner since I was still full of anger after having dealt with Harriet. I took a few casual bites before leaving the table.

"Is that all you're having?" Theo's voice sounded.

I was getting mad just hearing his voice now. I just harrumphed and went upstairs.

Back in the room, I exhaled and looked at the door. He did not catch up with me.

Theo was seriously losing his dedication.

I sat in front of the dressing table, secretly sulking. The truth was that the greater part of my unhappiness derived from Cole. Harriet was just a catalyst.

Cole knew everything but still wanted me to toil with my own investigation.

The more I thought about it, the angrier I was. I slammed my hand down on the table.

There was a burning pain in the palm of my hand, and I frowned.

Just then, I heard someone coming in.

I looked up and saw Theo coming over with a glass of water. He put the water glass on the table and pushed it to me with a smile on his lips. "Don't treat your hand so carelessly when you're angry." Theo took a seat after he said that. He grabbed my hand and blew on it as if to relieve my pain.

I withdrew my hand and turned my head to one side. "It doesn't hurt!"

"I saw you frown. Are you sure it doesn't hurt?" Theo asked back with his head tilted. The smile on his face still had not diminished.

I let out a hum through my nose and did not reply to him.

He moved his chair after a moment and sat in front of me, asking, "Tell me, what are you angry about?"

I looked at him and chuckled. "You're

becoming more and more attractive as you age, President Grant. You were even accompanied by a beautiful woman when you were lost in the mountain. You must have had quite the night." I could hear the sarcasm in my tone. I wanted to talk properly but could not help myself when I spoke.

Theo frowned at my tone but then smiled. "So, I see you're jealous, Madam. We found the hut that night when we got lost on the mountain Mr. Carter took us in. Harriet slept on the bed while Mr. Carter and could only make do with the table. Mr. Carter had already prepared a coat for me, but I could only get through the night shivering. It was really unforgettable."

"Really now? Why was it that I heard that you took special care of that woman?!" I asked.

He approached me and observed my expression. "Isn't my gentlemanly demeanor one of the things you appreciate about me, Madam?"

I froze for a moment, then looked at him. "Did you hear my conversation with Harriet?"

"Yes, I heard everything." Theo nodded.

"Then you didn't you help me? Why were you hiding by the sidelines just watching?" I stared at him angrily.

Theo raised his brows and laughed

softly. "I didn& step up because I thought you had the upper hand. I was worked about stealing your limelight, but then why did you let it get to your head? You knew you can't hit people, but you were about to do it impulsively. Why?

He was indeed the person who knew me best. He knew everything I was thinking.

The issue with Cole had made me more irritable, and I ended up losing my composure when I was facing Harriet.

I pursed my lips and looked up at Theo. "It's nothing."

I got up and crawled onto the bed, burying my head under the pillow.

Theo came over and patted me on the back. "Okay, you don't have to talk if you don't want to. I'll be here to listen when you feel like it. I'll go shower first."

After that, he took out his pajamas from the closet and went into the bathroom. Then came the sound of the rushing water...