CHAPTER 908: CHAPTER 908: FROM NOW ON, I AM HER NEW MASTER

Seraphina Linden looked at Julian Rathborne. She had always appreciated good looks, and in the morning light, Julian seemed exceptionally young and handsome. Her gaze was somewhat dazed.

He was her first man.

And, the only man.

At this moment, Julian Rathborne stirred beside her, showing signs of waking up.

Seraphina was startled and quickly withdrew her hand, as if she had done something wrong. She immediately pulled away from his embrace and fled the room.

In the corridor, Seraphina leaned against the wall, breathing heavily. She could hear her own "thump thump" heartbeat, but soon she realized something was off.

No, why was she panicking?

It was he who forced her last night, not the other way around!

She’s the victim.

Seraphina regretted it; she shouldn’t have run away just now. She should have waited for Julian to wake up, then given him a hard slap and called him a "beast," or kicked him off the bed.

Yes, that’s exactly what she should have done!

...

Julian Rathborne opened his eyes; in fact, he had been awake for a while, just pretending to sleep.

Last night, under the influence of a little alcohol and anger, he had forced himself on her. Lacking experience, he didn’t know if she would cry and make a fuss like last time. He felt uneasy, so he kept his eyes closed.

Who knew Seraphina behaved so obediently in his arms, even more so than last night.

Julian sat up. Just now, while pretending to sleep, he felt her little hand crawling on his face. She lay sweetly in his arms, even touching his face.

Julian got out of bed and walked to the dressing table, looking at his face in the mirror. He really was quite handsome.

Julian had never cared about having such a good-looking face, but now that he took a good look at himself, he couldn’t help but be a little satisfied.

At this moment, a "knock knock" sounded at the door, and his personal secretary called from outside, "President."

Julian quickly gathered his thoughts, "Come in."

The personal secretary entered respectfully, "President, you asked me to investigate Miss Linden and Sean Dawson’s marriage, and I’ve found some information."

If Seraphina had married another man, an outstanding one, Julian might not have doubted it, but she married Sean Dawson. When he calmed down, he felt it was very suspicious, so he had his personal secretary investigate.

"What did you find?"

The personal secretary reported in a low voice, "President, Miss Linden and Sean Dawson didn’t register a marriage. Miss Linden sold herself to the Dawson family."

What?

She didn’t marry Sean Dawson but... sold herself?

Julian looked at his personal secretary, "Why did she sell herself?"

The personal secretary shook his head, "President, I haven’t been able to find out the reason for the sale. It seems to be for... money, so Miss Linden signed a contract to sell herself."

Back then, only Seraphina Linden and Old Mrs. Dawson knew about the sale. Since Old Mrs. Dawson passed away years ago, it’s difficult to find any more information.

Money?

Money again?

Julian really wanted to crack open Seraphina’s head to see how much she loved money.

She sold herself for money?

Julian pressed his thin lips together, and a few seconds later, he spoke in a deep voice, "Where is Sean Dawson?"

"He was thrown into the next room last night, and we’ve had someone watching him since."

"Tell him that I want the contract concerning Seraphina Linden’s deal. Tell him to name his price."

The personal secretary hesitated.

Julian frowned, "What, didn’t you understand what I said?"

"President, you mean?"

"I want that contract. From now on, I will be Seraphina Linden’s new owner."

...

Seraphina Linden packed her things to leave, but as soon as she stepped out of the room, she was blocked by several men in black suits.

"Who are you people, and why are you stopping me?" Seraphina asked.

At this moment, Julian’s personal secretary approached, "Miss Linden, I’m sorry, but you cannot leave."

Seraphina recognized the personal secretary and furrowed her brows, "Is this the order of your president, Julian Rathborne?"

The personal secretary nodded, "Yes."

"Doesn’t your president know that unlawfully restraining someone is illegal?"

"...Miss Linden, you no longer have any personal freedom because my president has bought out your freedom."

"What do you mean?"

"The contract you signed with the Dawson family has been transferred to my president by Sean Dawson, which means, from this moment on, you belong to my president. My president is your new owner."

Seraphina’s eyes widened in shock. What did...what?

Her contract was bought by Julian Rathborne?

Sean Dawson!

Seraphina’s rage flared, and she immediately set out to settle the score with Sean.

With a loud "bang," she pushed the door open and shouted angrily, "Sean Dawson, show yourself!"

There was no sign of Sean Dawson in the room, only a hotel staff member tidying up the bed, "Miss Linden, are you looking for Mr. Dawson? He’s already left."

"He’s gone? Where did he go?"

"Mr. Dawson seems to have come into a large sum of money, and he’s gone on a world tour."

"..." So Sean Dawson took her selling price to live a life of luxury?

Seraphina clenched her fists, "Sean Dawson, you better hope I never see you again!"

At this time, Sean Dawson had already arrived at the airport, wearing a large gold chain around his neck, thick like a dog’s leash. A group of men in black followed him, and he had a beautiful lady clinging to him. He swaggered proudly through the airport lobby like a nouveau riche.

Sean tossed his head with a swagger, "Goodbye, Seraphina Linden, you wicked woman~"

Sean had escaped, but Seraphina, with her head lowered, also wanted to run away.

However, after taking just two steps, the men in black blocked her path once again. The personal secretary smiled, "Miss Linden, don’t make any more futile struggles. Please come with us."

"Go? Where to?"

"The president has already flown back to City of Aethelgard via private jet. Naturally, you will also be returning to City of Aethelgard."

"..."

...

Seraphina Linden, under the "escort" of the men in black, arrived safely at City of Aethelgard. This time, instead of returning to the Rathborne family mansion, she was taken straight to Julian Rathborne’s private villa.

In the villa, a young and beautiful maid threw a maid’s uniform at her, "You, quickly change into the maid’s uniform and go to the kitchen to help with the work!"

Seraphina, without understanding the situation, was given a maid’s uniform, "..."

This young and beautiful maid was named Cherry. Before Seraphina arrived, she was the most beautiful here and had the best chance of climbing into the master’s, Julian Rathborne’s, bed.

But with Seraphina’s arrival, Cherry saw Seraphina’s lively and charming face as a tremendous threat, and she felt jealousy and hostility toward her.

"This villa isn’t a place you can just enter as you please. You need to understand your own status first. You’re just a servant!"