Chapter 518

She desired control, to be guided by him, to move to his rhythm. Since force was not an option, he opted for gradual invasion, until she had no choice but to accept him. "Naomi, my life is my own to arrange, including yours, which I have also arranged," Scott muttered into the night. Horizon City. The same late night. Charles sat in his office chair, his eyes fixed on the computer for a long time, making his eyes sore. He took off his glasses, rubbed his brow, and closed his eyes to relieve the strain of excessive use. He left after dinner in San Angelino and returned to Horizon City by nightfall. Because of his leave these past few days, he had a lot of work piled up. So, after a simple tidy up at home, he went to his study to work, until now. After closing his eyes for a while, feeling less discomfort, he opened them, squinting to adjust to the light in the study, then looked out at the night outside. There was no sound outside, Horizon City fell silent. It must be pas