Chapter 5

The longer Taylor kissed Natalie, the deeper his desire grew. He couldn't comprehend why a woman like her would be so intoxicating. Perhaps, his lack of control was due to the influence of the drug. Taylor swiftly tossed Natalie onto the bed and removed his robe to join her. However, Natalie pushed against his chest and said in a panic, "M-Mr. Jones, you've always avoided touching me. You'll regret this." "Why would I regret it? You're my wife on paper!" Taylor snapped back, seizing her wrists and pinning them above her head as he buried his face in her neck. However, Natalie struggled and protested, "But I refuse! You've slept with so many women. You're disgusting!" Taylor sneered, "You're on my bed. You've no say in this." "No, stop it!" Natalie yelled and fought hard to push him away. Summoning the strength she didn't realize she had, Natalie drove her knees forcefully toward Taylor's groin. Anticipating her move, Taylor grabbed her knees. The man's dark eyes pierced into her as he threatened, "Do you have a death wish?" Tears welled up in Natalie's eyes. She wasn't sure if she was feeling fearful or vulnerable. "Two years ago, you were in this state when you got involved with me. After you became sober, you used that to humiliate me for two years. "Now, you've been drugged again, and you're treating me the same way. Taylor Jones, I don't want to go through this again." Staring into her tearful eyes, Taylor felt an unexpected surge of anger replacing his desire. He grabbed her hand and smirked. "Fine, I won't touch you. Grandpa is waiting for us downstairs for dinner. We have to settle this. What do you suggest?" … Half an hour later, Natalie lowered her head and trailed behind Taylor as they descended the stairs. George, Larry, and Taylor's stepbrothers, Samuel and Kyle, had already gathered in the living room. This moment rivaled the humiliation she endured two years ago when she was caught in bed with Taylor. However, unlike the previous time when Taylor abandoned her to chase after Bethany, Taylor was walking ahead and shielding her like a gentleman. Once downstairs, Taylor and Natalie sat beside each other on the couch. Natalie sensed Samuel's unsettling gaze. When Taylor noticed it too, he asserted his presence by resting his hand on her shoulder. After studying Natalie's face intently, Taylor gently pinched her cheek and whispered in her ear, "Why didn't I notice before that you're actually quite captivating?" Natalie discreetly removed his hand. Samuel shifted his gaze uncomfortably with a darkened expression. After Natalie and Taylor joined them downstairs, George exchanged a glance with Larry before clearing his throat to break the tension. Sensing the awkwardness, Kyle broke the silence. "Grandpa, now that we're all here, what's the matter you wish to discuss?" "It's an important matter," George replied, his gaze settling on Taylor. "Starting tomorrow, Taylor will return to Huston Villa to live with Natalie. When she becomes pregnant, I'll transfer ten percent of Jones Group's shares to her. These shares will be hers, regardless of whether she divorces Taylor." Samuel's expression darkened with defiance while Kyle appeared surprised. Taylor frowned as he shot Natalie a piercing gaze. "Who does she think she is? How is she worthy of Jones Group's shares?"