Chapter 360

After receiving such good news, Aubree was in quite a good mood. She even had a little wine during dinner.

When she returned to her room and swiped the keycard to open the door, her sixth sense immediately kicked in.

A dark figure flashed past. She was pulled into the room with a hand covering her mouth, pinned against the door.

She couldn’t see who it was, but judging from the build, it was a man. He was strong. Her arms were twisted behind her back, and her legs were pressed against the door. She couldn’t move.

She panicked. ‘A robber? Or someone here to kill me?’

Countless thoughts flashed through Aubree’s mind. She tried to stay calm. “Who are you? What do you want? If it’s money, there’s a card in my bag. It should have 700 thousand dollars on it. You can take it, I’ll give you the password too.”

Aubree quickly added, “All guests in this hotel are registered. If something happens to me, they’ll find out quickly.”

She didn’t know what this person wanted, but it was clear he was very experienced. From the moment she opened the door to being completely restrained, it all happened in one smooth motion. The only thing she could do now was negotiate.

The man deliberately lowered his voice and let out a mocking laugh.

Aubree froze. After hearing that voice, her panic instantly turned into fury. She struggled hard and managed to turn around. Just as she suspected, the man seemed afraid of hurting her and let go easily.

Fueled by anger, she instinctively kicked. “Bowen! You bastard! How could you scare me like that? Do you think it’s funny?”

Bowen raised his brows and quickly caught her ankle. With a smooth tug, he pulled her back into his arms. “You little heartless thing, where are you trying to kick?”

Aubree pursed her lips and shot him a death glare.

With a flick, the lights came on.

Bowen had a rare layer of stubble on his chin and red veins in his eyes. It was clear he hadn’t rested in a long time.

Aubree’s heart softened. Based on the time he gave her, he must’ve just landed in Rithol City and found out she wasn’t there. He’d rushed straight to Nadio.

“Are you mad at me? Don’t want to see me?” Bowen hugged her tightly and buried his head in her neck. “But I’ve been in Südlichen Strand for so long without seeing you… I missed you.”

“You still shouldn’t have agreed to help Birgitte…” Aubree’s anger had already faded.

Feeling the softness of the woman he loved in his arms, Bowen finally relaxed a little. After returning to Rithol City, the first thing he did was go to Aubree’s place, but she’d already left. She didn’t respond to his messages. He could only ask Vincent where she went.

Only then did it hit him. Her silence wasn’t indifference. She was just waiting to settle the score later.

Aubree came to Nadio to attend the Internet Innovation Conference. The Turner Group, as a leading enterprise in Rithol City, had previously co-hosted the event. But unless it was held in Rithol City, Bowen usually sent someone else on his behalf.

This time, his wife had come. Naturally, he had to show up too.

He said, “Bree, if Birgitte made that decision, then she’s already accepted all the consequences and benefits that come with it. The protection you think she needs might not be what she wants.”

He continued, “To her, if something she doesn’t care about can make her enemy suffer, then I think she’d gladly pay that price.”

Bowen knew Aubree valued friendships. It was a good thing, but not always.