Chapter 1469

"Not drinking?" His deep voice brought Naomi back to her senses. Her eyelashes fluttered as she refocused, taking the bottle of water in her hands and gulping it down. Though she held the bottle herself, Scott's hand remained, lifting it as she swallowed. Everyone watched as Naomi drank most of the bottle before lowering it. Scott, noting her improved complexion, asked softly, "Is that enough?" Naomi nodded. "Yes, I'm ready to sleep now." The cool water cleared her mind a bit, and she understood the need to diffuse the tense atmosphere. As she moved to leave Scott's arms, he tightened his hold, preventing her from getting up. Meanwhile, he screwed the cap back onto the bottle and, with a cold voice, commanded everyone present, "Leave. I'll stay with her." His words left no room for argument as if he were the master of the house and Naomi its mistress. No one dared to oppose him, not even Naomi. Naomi, sensing Scott's firm grip and hearing his domineering words, frowned. "Yo