Chapter 98

That salty and metallic taste was deer blood! No wonder Natalie gave her that meaningful look before leaving. She had mixed deer blood into the cura wine. "Jolene." His disheveled hair fell over his forehead while his eyes locked onto her like a predator targeting its prey. "You can just say it if you want it the next time." The phone on the white round table buzzed loudly as he was about to proceed further. Steven extended his hand and hung up the call. But the phone immediately began to ring again. Jolene whispered with a hint of pleading, "Mr. Welsh, please answer the call." She looked delicate and flushed with her hands clutching the edge of her gown as she leaned back against the bench. Steven pursed his thin lips and gripped the phone as he stood up in a restrained and controlled manner. He stared at the number on the screen for a long moment before eventually walking into the room and answering the call. "Hello." His tone was exceptionally icy. Jolene sat on the balc