CHAPTER 750: CHAPTER 750: SLEEPING IN TOGETHER

There was no trace of emotion on Hayden Crawford’s handsome face as he kissed Serena Sterling’s cheek, "Serena, let’s not talk about irrelevant people at this moment."

Serena turned her head, avoiding his kiss. She sat up slowly from the bed, and with a playful smile and raised eyebrows, said, "Mr. Crawford, don’t change the subject. Answer the phone quickly, don’t keep Lillian waiting."

Hayden sat up too, with a smile playing on his thin lips, "Jealous?"

Serena’s eyebrows arched as she smiled, her voice soft and sweet, "Mr. Crawford, you damn well know I’m jealous, and you keep asking?"

"..."

Hayden reached out and pinched her delicate chin with his defined fingers, his handsome eyes filled with a soft indulgence, "Ladies shouldn’t cuss."

"Well, it so happens I not only love to cuss, but I also love to fight!" Serena stretched her leg and kicked Hayden off the bed.

Unprepared, Hayden was truly kicked off. Although he didn’t fall to the ground, he didn’t land as gracefully as he usually did when his feet hit the carpet.

His handsome face turned cold instantly.

Hayden Crawford had never been treated so coldly before, and he frowned, staring at the little woman on the bed, his strong aura radiating out, intimidating others.

Serena raised her eyebrows, looking back at him, her enticing eyes shimmering with a clear, bright light, "Hayden Crawford, let me tell you, I’ve given you time to deal with Caroline Sloan, not to let her call you in the middle of the night to upset me. I can’t stand any sand in my eyes, be careful I’ll kick you out and find a new lover. I, Serena Sterling, may lack many things, but men aren’t one of them!"

"Lastly, you’re not allowed on my bed tonight, go sleep on the sofa!" With that, Serena snuggled into the covers, ignoring him, letting him amuse himself.

"..."

Hayden was frozen in place, his handsome profile taut, this little wildcat!

Just then, the melodious ringtone rang again, with the name "Caroline Sloan" flashing on the phone screen. It really was a call from her.

He didn’t answer, but Caroline persisted, calling over and over.

Hayden pressed his thin lips together, then picked up the phone from the nightstand and answered it, "Hello."

Caroline’s sweet, harmless voice quickly came through, "Mr. Crawford, am I disturbing your rest by calling so late?"

Hayden’s gaze fell on Serena’s slender figure, and he spoke calmly, "Is something wrong?"

"I have something, something urgent and important I want to discuss with you, Mr. Crawford. Where are you? Can I come see you now?"

Caroline wanted to come over and discuss something urgent in the middle of the night.

Hayden’s deep eyes were obscured by the dim light, and after a few seconds of silence, he said, "Alright, come find me. I’m at XX Hotel, room XXX."

Hayden gave her the address and room number, then hung up the phone.

Throwing the phone aside, Hayden sat on the edge of the bed and gently pushed her, "Serena, turn around and face me!"

He commanded authoritatively.

Serena didn’t move, ignoring him completely.

Hayden furrowed his brows, "Serena, are you really going to ignore me? Caroline will be here soon. Don’t cry later when I go out to meet her."

"Then go meet her. She can even accompany you for entertainment!" Serena retorted defiantly.

Hayden’s handsome brows knitted together, and he grasped her tender shoulder, turning her around.

"Hayden Crawford, let me go!"

"Shut up! If you dare to make me angry again, I’ll fight you to the death!" Hayden lowered his head and kissed her red lips.

Fight what battle? Which war?

Serena’s pupils shrank, wishing she could kick him again.

Just then, there was a "ding" as a knock sounded at the door.

"Mr. Crawford, it’s me..." Caroline had arrived.

Serena didn’t expect Caroline to arrive so quickly. She nudged the man, "Lillian’s here. Won’t you see her?"

In truth, Serena was a bit upset. Caroline wanted to come over so late, and Hayden had passively allowed her to, truly a willing participant.

Hayden’s tall, sturdy body didn’t move an inch, "Who said I’m going to see her?"

"Didn’t you tell her to come over?"

"She wanted to come, so let her. But I never said I’d meet her."

What?

Serena looked at him in surprise. He had made Lillian come all the way over in the middle of the night, just to leave her standing at the door with no intention to see her. His move was harsh.

He was giving Lillian a hard slap in the face, humiliating her.

"Mr. Crawford, that’s not nice. Lillian’s so fragile, bullying her like this, she’ll cry."

Hayden pinched her cheek, "You have time to worry about others. Think about whether I’ll make you cry later."

What does he mean?

Serena hadn’t processed it all yet when suddenly the world spun, and she found herself in his arms. His strong back lazily propped against the bedhead, settling her onto his lap.

This posture...

"Mr. Crawford, I’m on my period, you can’t bully me!"

Hayden pulled her into his embrace, "Ungrateful little thing, who’s really bullying who?"

The "ding" knock came again, clearly indicating Caroline realized something was off, "Mr. Crawford, are you in there? I have something urgent and important for you. I want to see you, Mr. Crawford, can you hear me?"

Serena felt Caroline’s voice was almost heavenly, like a lifeline, "Hayden Crawford, go see Lillian, let me go."

Hayden aggressively held her in his arms, then impatiently shouted towards the door, "What’s all the noise? I’m doing ’A’!"

The noise outside stopped immediately.

Serena was so shocked she forgot to struggle. What did he just say?

Did he really... have no shame?

Such a terrifying person.

Serena tried to climb off his lap, both hands and feet in motion.

But Hayden quickly pulled her back, "Where do you think you’re going? Come give me a kiss, I’ve missed you."

He whispered sweet nothings into her ear.

...

The next morning.

Serena’s long eyelashes quivered as she slowly opened her eyes.

It was already past nine o’clock, the brilliant morning light spilling in through the glass window, filling the room with a warm, golden glow.

She now lay in a warm, broad embrace. Looking up, Hayden Crawford’s flawless handsome face was magnified in her view.

They went to bed so late last night, Hayden hadn’t gotten up either, indulging in a lazy half-day off, holding her as he also slept in.