Page 158 of My Ruthless Neighbor

I was happy that despite her suspicion, she didn’t argue much after that.

She knows I am a man of my word. I never lie.

If I said I will deduct money from her income, I will. Only difference is, I am going to use that money into making investments in her name.

I never mentioned what I would do with that money. And she didn’t bother asking. And besides once the money starts coming in, it would be mine to do with as I please.

If I want to buy stocks with that money in her name, then I will.

Summer stands from her chair. The roller is out of her hair, the long tresses falling over her shoulders in a wave and reaching down to her ass.

Brunette Rapunzel. It defines her well.

A beautiful young woman who is locked in a tower. The only difference is, she is trapped in there willingly. She doesn’t want to escape it.

When Summer throws her head back in laughter. My chest expands with a breath.

In a distant corner of my mind, a voice echoes, reminding me that I don’t deserve any of this. That I don’t deserve to bask in her beauty. Nor do I deserve to hear her angelic laugh.

But for the first time in years, I tune out.

I become selfish for a moment and watch her. I ignore the blade of guilt slashing my guts.

As if she could sense my eyes on her, she lifts her soulful eyes and meets mine. She holds my gaze, a blush creeping up her cheeks.

“She is beautiful.” A female voice says softly.

“Yes.” I swallow thickly, my raspy voice isn’t quite sounding like mine. Then I blink out of my haze and turn my head.

Hannah smiles at me knowingly. “You’ve guys came a long way.”

I avert my eyes and pretend to scan the surroundings. “What do you mean?”

“When I first saw Summer in Hawaii, she was in your face, screaming.” She chuckles. “Her face was red while you looked like you were on the verge of having an aneurysm. And now look at you… can’t take your eyes off her even for a second.”

I realize too late that while looking around, my eyes ended up on Summer again. Clearing my throat, I pull out my phone to appear nonchalant.

“Sometimes I love it that you are Mr. Honest.” She smirks. “You just confirmed it by not denying. Because denying is lying.”

I keep my mouth shut. That’s when Raleigh decides to stroll over. He wraps an arm around Hannah’s neck and pull her against his side. Kissing her temple, he asks, “What did I miss?”

“I saw Archer checking her out.” She motions toward Summer who’s now taking her position beside other female models.

She gives them an easy smile and starts chatting with them. Some of the models don’t reciprocate her friendliness and treat her coolly.

But Summer doesn’t notice it. She is too damn bright to perceive the jealousy oozing off the women around her.

“He’s doing it again.” At Hannah’s astonished tone, I snap my head toward them.

Raleigh watches me with a frown. “Dude. You too?”

I stiffen at the question. “What do you mean?”

Is there someone else who’s after my Summer? I hope it’s not Freddie. I might not hesitate to ruin him if need be. She ismine.

“First, Summer was defending you like she was your devotee and now I see you looking at her like that. What’s going on, man?”

He just put me on the spot with that question. Hannah’s gray eyes gleam because she knows I won’t lie.

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