Chapter 10 Helping By Force
Isabelle got up and sashayed toward the balcony.
Cody frowned slightly. “Use the front door!”
Isabelle paused. “Wouldn’t I be caught on the surveillance cameras if I go out the front door?”
“What if you use the footage to blackmail me later?”
Cody, not wanting to prolong the conversation, replied indifferently, “Suit yourself.”
Seeing Cody looking like he was about to burst, Isabelle walked to the balcony and then came back.
“Actually, I can help you.”
Cody looked up, his gaze cold. “Isabelle, are you determined not to leave until you get what you want tonight?”
“Have you forgotten what you promised?”
Isabelle knew he misunderstood.
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“Cody, I meant I could help you treat your injury, what did you think I was suggesting? You wouldn’t think I’m about to make a grand sacrificial gesture for love, would you? I don’t even like you; don’t flatter yourself! The drug in your system seems potent. If you trust me, I have a way to help you, if not, never mind.”
Cody looked at her, half in doubt. “What can you do?”
Isabelle crossed her arms and walked back to sit on the bed.
From this angle, she could see Cody’s face tensing up, making him seem all the more vulnerable and, paradoxically, more desirable.
He was undeniably an attractive man. No wonder someone had drugged him, wanting him at any cost.
“Have your bodyguard bring up the hotel’s first aid kit. The cut on your hand needs attention.”
Cody warned Isabelle, “You better not be planning anything.”
Toby had already taken the person disguised as a woman out.
Without Cody’s prompting, Toby brought the medical kit upstairs.
Isabelle tilted her chin up. “Don’t you trust me?”
Just then, Toby returned.
“Come in.”
As Cody spoke, Toby entered the room with the medical kit.
“Boss, here’s the hotel’s first aid kit. I’ll bandage your hand first, then we should get you to a hospital?”
Toby said, glancing at Isabelle. Why hasn’t she left yet? Has Toby changed his mind?
“No need for bandages now; leave us.”
Cody didn’t care much for the wound on his hand.
But Isabelle was concerned, she had a thing for hands.
“What about her?” Toby looked towards Isabelle.
His look was clear, questioning if the boss needed help dealing with her.
Isabelle rolled her eyes at Toby. “You were told to leave first; I can assist your boss.”
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Toby looked at Cody.
Cody said, “Wait outside for now.”
“Alright, boss. Toby, before leaving, gave Isabelle a long look.
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Somehow she had managed to change Cody’s mind. Unaware of what Toby was thinking, Isabelle lifted her chin defiantly when he looked her way.
Toby was more convinced that she had manipulated Cody into compliance.
Once alone, Isabelle opened the medical kit.
“Let me tend to that wound.”
Before Cody could react, Isabelle took charge, disinfecting and applying medication rapidly.
Isabelle was so skilled that Cody thought she might be a doctor.
Yet she had previously been nothing but a pretty face from the Powell Family, skilled only in charming his grandfather into arranging their engagement.
“You can leave now.”
Cody dismissed her.
He guessed that Isabelle’s care was merely a ploy to garner favor.
Since they had agreed to annul the engagement, there was no need for further conflict.
“But didn’t I say I could help you?” Isabelle had come in a rush and hadn’t brought her phone.
She extended her hand towards Cody. “Give me your phone.”
Cody’s expression turned icy. “Isabelle, I’ve told you, don’t push your luck.”
“I said I could help you; what do you think I’m going to do?”
Ultimately, Cody relented and handed her his phone.
Then, Isabelle found him an animated film.
“Is this your so–called solution? Making me watch this?”
Cody was exasperated. Is she out of her mind?
“I wanted to distract you. When you take a cold bath, you can watch this.”
“Isn’t it good to watch something that calms your desires?”
Isabelle stood her ground.
Cody said, “You make a good point. How about playing another episode of ‘Soul Cleansing‘?”
Isabelle’s eyes lit up. “Good idea.”
“I’ll go back to my room and get my phone.”
Cody’s phone was busy playing the animated film; it certainly couldn’t stream ‘Soul Cleansing‘ too.
“Are you really going to fetch it?”
Cody wondered if she truly misunderstood or was just pretending.
“Leave now; I can’t guarantee I won’t lose my temper.”
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The cartoon was ineffective; looking at his neatly dressed wound, he felt a surge to punch the wall again.
His gaze settled on Isabelle.
Her pleated skirt revealed her fair, slender legs, exceedingly seductive. To Cody, it was like fanning the flames.
His anger flared, and veins throbbed on his hand.
Isabelle, with the instincts of a wild animal, sensed Cody’s disturbance and moved closer.
Their noses almost touching, she whispered, “Do you really want to….?”
Cody closed his eyes in agony, and at that moment, Isabelle struck him down with a chop.
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She caught his falling body and gently laid him on the bed. Then, pressing a few points on his body, she quickly reduced the drug’s effect by half.
Isabelle was oblivious to the fact that this technique was something she had read about in an ancient book.
Seeing Cody’s flushed face fade, Isabelle jumped off the bed and returned to her room.
Toby, guarding outside, was clueless about the events inside.
Until a man appeared at the door of the neighboring room. Lennon was surprised to see Toby.
It wasn’t unusual for celebrities to hire bodyguards, and he recognized Toby’s type immediately.
Lennon cursed his luck. Who knew who was staying next door? What if Isabelle offended this VIP tomorrow?
Little did he know, Isabelle had already caused offense.
He knocked on Isabelle’s door, pushing her luggage cart, just as she returned from next door, still panting from her exertions.
“Is someone chasing you?”
“No, I just had a bit of exercise.” Isabelle calmly lied.
Lennon was skeptical. “I don’t know who’s staying next door, but they’ve got bodyguards. You better not go stirring up trouble.”
Isabelle’s eyes flickered, and she chuckled. “How could I, a cast–out imposter from the Powell Family, dare to offend anyone?”
“Just so you understand. Times have changed.”
Isabelle nodded. “Yes, you’re right. I’m going to freshen up now; you can go back to your room.”
Lennon was speechless. Used and discarded so naturally, only Isabelle could do that. Still acting every bit the imperious young lady.
“I’ll come get you at six in the morning.”
“Six o’clock, that early for money?” Isabelle reacted strongly.
