Chapter 814

Maybe Bruce was speaking in reverse on purpose. As I drove to the office, I finally understood this point. Bruce was actually angry last night. He just twisted his anger into a facade of happiness. After all, I had brought him trouble and affected his relationship with Cindy. He must have been seething inside. That was why he came to my door to assault me. His claim of being happy was really a threat. If I dared to act that way again, the punishment would be even harsher. The punishment had indeed been severe. My back, waist, and legs ached all over, and my lips were slightly swollen and red. At a red light, I stopped my car and pulled down the sun visor to look at my reddened lips in the mirror. After some thought, I took out my favorite mauve lipstick and applied it. I adjusted my sweater collar to hide the enticing marks on my collarbone as well and couldn't help but curse Bruce in my mind. He was usually so cold and aloof, radiating an icy presence that kept people at arm's le