Chapter 53 Mistress

Chapter 53 Mistress
Gloria's POV

The twenty slaps were finally finished. Dad stopped panting heavily, turned to look at that man, and immediately put on a flattering smile.



"I, I did as you asked. You see..."



That man held Erin, seemingly waiting for Erin to give an answer.



Erin nodded and said coldly, "Since you hit her, this matter is settled."



Dad breathed a sigh of relief and turned to that man. "Then... what about our company's cooperation..."



"Don't be too greedy!" The man's eyes turned cold, and that invisible pressure made Dad instantly silent.



He pulled Erin and turned to leave without looking at us again.



Only after they completely left did I dare to cry out loud, complaining, "Dad! Why did you hit me just now! It's all that bitch Erin..."



"Slap!" Another loud slap landed on my face.



I was stunned by the hit, looking at Dad in shock.



"You idiot!"



Dad pointed at my nose and cursed angrily.



"If you hadn't insisted on opposing Erin, hadn't provoked that man, would our family have ended up like this?"



"Do you know what his real identity is? One word from him made all our partners cancel contracts with us. This is not something a mere equestrian club owner could do!"



I covered my face, tears flowing even more fiercely, but a raging fire burned in my heart.



Identity? No matter what his identity was, I would make him and Erin pay! I would never let this go!



In the entire Varedo region, Don Baker was like a god. He could definitely deal with them!



As long as I could make him like me, I could make them die however I wanted!



With my beauty and figure, seducing a man should be easy, right?



As for Kai, he couldn't compare to Don Baker at all.



Besides, if Erin hadn't liked him back then, I wouldn't have bothered trying to seduce him!



"What are you standing there for! Get in the car and go home. Stop embarrassing us here!"



Dad's voice pulled my thoughts back.



Though I was dissatisfied, I still followed Dad into the car.



My face hurt so much. Through the rearview mirror, I saw my face was red and swollen like a pig's head, extremely ugly.



I was angry and aggrieved, crying out, "Mom, my face hurts so much!"



"My precious daughter, Mom will get you the most expensive skincare products. Your face will be fine soon!"



Mom immediately came to comfort me.



But I was so unwilling!



"What if it doesn't heal? I don't want scars! Mom, I'm so scared..." I glanced at Dad, my voice becoming more aggrieved.



But instead of Dad's guilt and comfort, I was harshly interrupted.



"Shut up!"



"If it doesn't heal, you brought it on yourself! If it weren't for the trouble you caused, would we have been humiliated like that? Starting today, your allowance is cut off for the next six months!"



Dad's words made me freeze instantly, even forgetting to cry.



Six months of allowance cut off?



Are you kidding me!



Those limited edition Chanel sets were launching next week. I had already made plans with my friends to grab the first release.



And there were monthly nail salon appointments and afternoon tea gatherings. How could I maintain my image without allowance?



"No, Dad!" I immediately cried out, pleading.



"No? You still have the nerve to say no!"



Dad's eyes were ice-cold, showing no sign of compromise.



"The company is almost bankrupt now. Cutting your allowance is appropriate!"



Mom wanted to plead for me, but was intimidated by Dad's glare before she could speak.



Looking at Dad's livid face, I knew making more trouble would only get me more beatings.



I could only bite my lip hard and swallow my anger, my nails digging deep into my palms.



This debt, I would settle with Erin sooner or later!



The car bumped along toward the villa. I leaned against the window, my mind full of how to approach Don Baker.



Going directly to him definitely wouldn't work. A man of his status, how could he easily see me?



I thought of Talia.



But then I immediately dismissed the idea of asking her to introduce us.



If she knew I wanted to steal her man, she would definitely kill me!



What other way could I get close to him?



I thought and thought, suddenly remembering hearing people say that Baker's Castle was always hiring maids.



Although I didn't want to be a maid! But as long as I could get close to Don Baker, what was wrong with being a maid for a while?



Besides, maids could take care of Don Baker personally. He must be very strong and amazing in bed.



Thinking of this, my face started to heat up.



Erin's POV:



"Feel better?" Kingsley's voice broke the silence in the car.



He reached out to ruffle my hair gently.



I turned to look at his sharp profile and nodded honestly.



"I'm quite happy, but as for feeling better... it's still not quite enough."



Kingsley raised an eyebrow.



"Oh? Then why did you spare them just now?"



"When Dad was kneeling on the ground begging me, I suddenly remembered my childhood."



I said softly, "Back then he wasn't so biased. He was good to me once."



Saying this, I smiled self-mockingly and looked up at Kingsley.



"Do you think I'm too soft-hearted? After being bullied by them for so many years, I still waver over such small things. I deserve to be manipulated by them."



But Kingsley suddenly gripped my hand. His palm was warm and strong, his eyes incredibly serious.



"This isn't being soft-hearted. It's kindness. Your kindness has never been a weakness. They just don't deserve to cherish it. From now on, with me here, no one can use your kindness to hurt you again."



Looking into his deep eyes, a question I'd held for a long time finally escaped. "Kingsley, do you like me?"



He seemed stunned for a moment, then chuckled softly, his fingertip gently brushing my cheek.



"I thought I made it obvious enough. Punishing the Perez family for you, blocking all troubles for you. Isn't that enough?"



Joy surged in my heart but was quickly suppressed by reason.



I pulled my hand from his and looked at him seriously.



I thought it was time to talk with Kingsley about our relationship and arrangements for Harrison.



"But you're going to be engaged to Talia, aren't you? Do you want me to be your mistress? If I wanted to live well by sleeping with men, I wouldn't have refused those marriage arrangements Dad found for me. I have my own job and can support myself and Harrison."



I made my position clear to Kingsley. I would never be anyone's mistress!



Kingsley patted my hand.



"I'll find time to communicate with Talia. Don't worry, I'll never let Talia affect our relationship."



Kingsley explained seriously, but to me it sounded incredibly harsh.



Communicate with Talia? Communicate about what? Getting her to accept my existence?



He meant for me to obediently be his mistress and coexist peacefully with Talia?



Ridiculous!



"Stop the car! I want to get out!"