The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 808

Hailey raised her hand and slapped Ewan across the face.

His head turned from the force of it, the sharp slap leaving a flush blooming across his handsome features.

Her fists clenched at her sides, shaking with rage. "Ewan, I used to think you were just superficial, flirtatious, a jerk—but this? This shows me who you really are. You'll do anything to get your way. You're vile and ruthless! Do you really think I'd ever marry someone like you?"

Ewan slowly turned back to face her. He didn't look angry at all. In fact, he smiled. "Hailey, whether you marry me or not isn't up to you anymore. It's up to me!"

"Ewan, what the hell do you want from me?"

"Cedrick Morrison from the multinational is already in Kinthorne, and he's also a friend of mine. If you refuse to marry me, I'll talk to him personally and make him end the deal. Once the partnership falls apart, your company's cash flow will collapse.

"Lambert Group will go bankrupt, and your family's century-old legacy will fall apart in your hands!"

Hailey trembled with anger. She hadn't seen this coming. Not only had Ewan planned everything—he was actually Cedrick's friend?

"Ewan, our family can't afford to lose this partnership with Mr. Morrison. Do you really have to push this far?"

Ewan reached out and gently cupped her face. "Hailey, whether this ends badly or not—that's all on you. It might look like I'm the one in control, but the truth is, the choice has always been in your hands."

As Ewan spoke, his thumb slowly slid across Hailey's lips. "Hailey, do you have any idea how much I love you? I've been thinking about you for three years. I might've been blinded by Melody before, but that's over. I've changed, so could you please give me a chance? Let's get married."

Hailey asked, "And if I say no?"

"You don't get to say no."

He started by gently tracing her lips with his thumb. They were soft, warm, and carried a faint sweetness that made his pulse quicken.

The more he touched her, the harder it became to stop. His pressure deepened, no longer tender but possessive.

Hailey looked at him and replied, "Yes, I still think about him. So what? He's way better than you!"

Her words hit him like a punch to the gut, stoking a fire he could barely contain. With reddened eyes, he said, "Better than me? Let's find out—see who really comes out on top in bed."

Then, he lowered his mouth toward her neck, ready to kiss her.

However, Hailey pushed him away with force. "No need to test it! His skills are better than yours, even in bed!"

He yanked at the collar of his shirt, popping a button loose, and let out a cold laugh. "You never even slept with me. How would you know I'm not better?"

Melody used to brag endlessly about Ewan—how wild he was in bed, how no woman ever seemed to get enough of him.

Hailey grabbed him by the collar and yanked him down. She said firmly, "Declan was wilder, hotter, and better than you! He knew how to take care of me. He's the only man I ever wanted to sleep with!"