Chapter 6 A Letter

"He's one of the keys to finding out what the Jenner family is up to," said Ivar, who was Nate's new secretary.

Mr. Cooper immediately appointed Ivar because he already knew how smart Ivar was at work.

However, Nate and Ivar didn't know each other.

"Where is he now?" asked Nate.

"In prison, Mr." There was still awkwardness when Ivar talked to Nate.

Other people say that Nate and Mr. Cooper are no different. They both had to be perfect if they wanted to do their jobs.

With his dashing stride, and his well-built body, Hunter's deadly gaze could make a prisoner shrink instantly.

The two guards are already at the door of the holding cell and open the door for Nate to enter.

Inside the cell, a man shouted for release.

"Noisy, damn it. You're making my ears hurt!" Having just entered the cell, Nate immediately scolded Jenner's men for yelling at him to be let out.

"Please let me out! You made the wrong move, Mr. Nate!"

"Was I wrong?" Nate chuckles at that, his hand itching to punch Jenner's men in the face.

"Take him out and tie him up!" Nate ordered his guards.

He pulled and dragged Jenner's men out of the cell. Then, he tied up the man's body and blindfolded him. Only his mouth wasn't allowed to speak.

"I swear, it wasn't me who hurt your bodyguard!" he said with a small shout. But also accompanied by a mouth that trembled with fear.

"You can only speak if I ask you to! Otherwise, if you talk without me asking, I'll throw this hot pebble right at your forehead!" he threatened.

Of course, that scared him even more.

Nate sat on the chair with his right leg resting on his left. His arms were crossed in front of his chest.

"What was the reason the Jenner family returned to London?"

"I don't know what the real motive is. I was just following their orders," he replied in a quiet voice. However, as s

he answered he seemed to think for a moment.

"Answer!" Nate didn't accept what Jenner's men said as an answer.

Because he needed important information, not useless answers like that.

"Answer, damn it! These hot pebbles are already in my hands!" Nate, who was already using a handkerchief, was ready to throw the pebble at the man's forehead.

"Because they want to destroy Cooper Group!" he replied immediately in a trembling tone.

See? Indeed, these damn criminals must be scared into revealing themselves.

"What else are they planning to do to destroy Cooper Group this time?"

"I don't know, Mr. There will be a meeting this afternoon with Jenner's men to discuss the plan ahead."

Nate's gaze shifted to Ivar who stood beside him with a meaningful look.

"Now, I want to give you an order! If you dare to disobey it, your mother who lies weak in the hospital, and your daughter who is in the orphanage–"

"Don't bring up my family, please!" he cut in, instantly becoming more frightened when Nate brought up his family.

"Then follow my orders! Are you willing?" A grin appeared on Nate's face. While imagining the fucking faces of the Jenner family.

"I do, Mr. Jenner." Without hesitation, he replied, "as long as you don't hurt my mother and daughter. They've suffered enough in their lives," he continued.

"It all depends on your loyalty to me. If you can do whatever I tell you to do, I will prosper your family!"

"If you betray me even a little, don't expect to escape my clutches! My guards will spy on your every move!"

"Alright, Mr, I'll do whatever I can. Just don't involve those two." Jenner's hands trembled even more, damn Nate for knowing his weakness. So he couldn't refuse at all.

"Let him go. Let him return to the Jenner residence. And also, watch his every move!" Nate said while whispering to Ivar.

When Ivar nodded his head and gave orders to the guards, Nate immediately rushed out of the detention room. And headed to another detention room.

Because the killer has not yet opened his voice, but screams of hunger.

"Please, Mr," said the bodyguard guarding the killer's cell.

Followed by Ivar who looked overwhelmed because Nate was walking so fast.

"If you still want to be my secretary, don't be lazy at work!" Nate warned Ivar with his Hunter's eyes.

Nate had just left before when Ivar was delivering a message from Nate to the bodyguards.

"Still not making a sound are you?" Nate approached the cell where the assassin was.

"Close your eyes!" Nate ordered.

"No way, Mr, I'm innocent."

Because today had upset him so much, without thinking Nate, who was still using a handkerchief, asked for a hot pebble.

He threw the hot pebble with precision, hitting the killer's right hand.

Suddenly he immediately screamed in pain. "Is that the hand you used to kill your wife?" Nate asked.

When the hand was hit by the hot gravel, it blistered and bled.

Meanwhile, the killer's head was shaking. And he was still in excruciating pain.

Nate picked up the pebble again and threw it back at the killer's left hand.

The sound of a louder scream this time echoed throughout the prison room.

Ivar who witnessed it swallowed hard. His heart was beating fast, because from today on he had to get used to witnessing scenes like this.

"Is that hand?" asked Nate.

"I beg your pardon, Mr."

"Close your eyes!"

Afraid Nate would throw another hot pebble, which would blister his arm instantly. He didn't want to argue with Nate anymore and closed his eyes.

"Imagine the pain on your wife's face when you stabbed her in the stomach!"

The head assassin shook his head but kept his eyes closed.

"Imagine her innocent face that had to die at the hands of her husband. The man she trusted and loved so much–"

As Nate said this, the killer immediately screamed and said, "Yes, I confess. I killed my wife!"

Now, the smile on Nate's face returned. Having followed his grandpa's advice, Nate was able to easily get the criminal to confess.

"Was that recorded?" Nate asked one of his bodyguards who was in charge of recording the incident.

"Yeah, Mr."

"Alright. That's enough for today. Good job." Nate stood up from his chair and patted Ivar on the shoulder.

"Call a doctor and treat the wound," he ordered later.

Nate didn't want to hear any more complaints from his staff if they heard the killer screaming in pain, so he called a doctor. So that later when brought to the courtroom, there would be no more drama.

"Alright, Mr."

"I have a question for you ...," Nate said to Ivar who was still faithfully walking behind him.

"Please, Mr."

"It's not about work ... But, I just want to ask mmmh ... If you and a woman have intercourse. But, the woman cries after doing it, is it because you didn't satisfy her?"

"Let's just say, that night you did it because you were drunk."

"Is your figure Mr. Nate?" Ivar asked back.

"Just answer it!"

"Mmmh, forgive me, Mr."

"Maybe, when Mr. Nate was drunk, you forced her. While she didn't want to do it because she didn't have any feelings for you."

"Aish! I told you, that's just a story from my friend. Do you think anyone would refuse to sleep with Nathaniel Cooper? Don't be careless!" Nate scolded Ivar again.

Ivar's explanation made Nate think hard. Did Marianne hate him so much now?

He was in a dilemma. What would happen if Marianne really hated him and desperately left the Cooper residence?

Ah, why was Nate so stupid when it came to romance? Honestly, so far he has never felt his heart pounding like a person in love. But, why did he sometimes feel that way when he was with Marianne?

After all, he had never made love to his beloved either. If he wanted to satisfy his lust, Nate would call a prostitute to satisfy him!

Nate left Ivar there. He seemed to be in a hurry, getting into the car

[Tighten up the surveillance at home! You must always make sure that Marianne stays with Serena!"]

***

Marianne closed the door to Serena's room. The little girl was taking a bath and Marianne didn't want to disturb her.

Last night's events were still vivid in Marianne's mind. Especially now that Marianne's whole body felt crushed. Because last night, the Cooper Group heiress was completely crazy!

Does Marianne still have the determination to get out of this house?

She sighed in frustration. Then, she walked cautiously into the living room.

"May I borrow your phone?" Marianne asked one of the maids working there.

What did Marianne want to do? Why did her face look so cautious?

"Alright. Just a moment."

Fortunately, the maid was not suspicious of Marianne at all.

A few minutes later, the maid's cell phone was given to Marianne.

"I just wanted to contact my parents," Marianne said.

"You must miss your parents a lot. Don't you?"

Marianne smiled sincerely and nodded her head. Yes, Marianne still had a glimmer of hope for her parents.

She walked towards the gazebo which happened to have no one there. Marianne still memorized the cell phone number at her home.

Immediately ...

["Hello, Mom, it's me."]

["Marianne? Why are you calling me?"]

Her mother's answer did not match her expectations at all.

["You can't deal with us anymore. You better obey Mr. Nate now!"]

Marianne's eyebrows knitted together. On what basis did her mother suggest that to her?

["Yesterday, Mr. Nate came to our house. And he asked mom to let you stay with him forever."]

Hearing this, Marianne's hand immediately shook violently. The cell phone almost fell out of her hand.

["So, what's your answer?"] Marianne shouldn't have to ask, because she already knew her parents' answer.

["We ... Mmmh, willing. Because he gives mom and dad a lot of money. We don't even have to live in a crappy house anymore. No offense, Marianne ... Mr. Nate seems to be serious about you, to the point that he wants you. Then, you just need to do whatever Mr. Nate says."]

["What the hell? Why are you so heartless?"] At that moment, Marianne burst into tears, as she was hurt by this. When her mother easily replied that she would rather be given a lot of money than keep Marianne.

["Damn it. Fine, if that's what you want. I won't even care about your situation anymore!"] Marianne immediately hung up the phone call and her heart felt very tight.

Was there no one who truly loved Marianne in this world? Even her parents had abandoned her.

Should she just kill herself? Or was she desperate to escape, even though the risk was enormous?

Her eyes, which were looking at the cypress tree in the gazebo, immediately narrowed when she saw the wallet that was deliberately thrown into the cypress tree.

Out of curiosity, Marianne walked closer to the tree. She reached for her purse. Her eyes darted back and forth as she tried to put it in her pocket.

Feeling safe that no one was there, she walked quickly towards the second floor, where her room was.

Marianne was curious about the contents of the wallet.

"A piece of paper?" Her eyes narrowed at the paper inside the wallet. Just as she was about to open the letter, her body almost jumped when she heard someone opening the door.

"Mr. Nate ...."

Hurriedly, Marianne kept the paper near her vase of flowers. So that Nate wouldn't find out.

"Listen ... I want you to come to the Cooper Group dinner tomorrow." Nate looked at Marianne, he tried to watch her face as she looked at him.

Whether she hated it or not.

"Why are you asking me? Isn't Serena not coming to the dinner?"

"Oh, or am I going to be your slut again?"

Marianne still felt disgusted with herself. For being used by Nathaniel Cooper. While she was not being mistreated.

"I will introduce you as my girlfriend."

Hearing this, Marianne's eyes widened. Her face turned red. She shook her head in disbelief.

"I will take responsibility for what happened last night!" Nate continued.

However, Marianne didn't believe Nate's words. Remembering the pain in her ass made Marianne feel disgusted with herself.

"Later this afternoon, you're coming with me to buy clothes!" he exclaimed.

"Remember, I don't accept rejection at all!"

"But, why should I be the one introduced to the public? Many rich women want to be with you! Oh, or is it because I–"

Before Marianne could finish her sentence, Nate took two steps forward and kissed Marianne on the lips to stop her from speaking.

The kiss given by Nate seemed to have meaning. He enjoyed it. Gosh, Nate do you want Marianne now?

"Leave me alone!" Marianne tried to push Nate's body away. But it didn't work because Nate's strength was much greater than hers.

Nate was like someone who was obsessed with Marianne. He continued to kiss Marianne's lips even though Marianne rejected him.

"What's wrong with you, Mr. Nate? Why do you seem to be buying me off by giving a lot of money to my parents? I don't want to be your whore! I'm here to be Serena's nurse!" Marianne also expressed her frustration that she had just found out from her mother about Nate wanting to take her away from her parents.

"Yes, as I said before, I will introduce you to the public as my girlfriend! Therefore, I want you to stay here forever!"

"Do you still remember what I said yesterday? I will sue you for 100,000 dollars if you dare to leave this house. Because now you are already mine. Understood?"

Hearing this, even Marianne couldn't move at all. Why would Nate do that to her?

"Where are you going?" Nate grumbled as Marianne walked away from him.

"Are you still not letting me go to the bathroom? And let me pee here?" asked Marianne who looked at Nate with teary eyes.

What a tightness in her chest, damn Marianne, you're stuck in this castle!

"Damn it! Anyway, later this afternoon, you have to come with me. There is no refusal at all. You don't want to? I'll drag you!" After saying that, Nate went outside Marianne's room and closed the door, and even locked it.

He kicked the trash can that had no contents in front of Marianne's room.

Meanwhile ...

In the bathroom, Marianne honestly didn't want to pee. However, she wanted to read the letter.

[Do you want to be free of the Cooper family? Especially Mr. Nathaniel. If you want to be free from that prison palace, no matter what, you must be present at the Cooper Group dinner the day after tomorrow held on their yacht. I'll be waiting for you near the parking lot at 8:30 pm ....]

Who sent the letter to Marianne? So, what did Marianne decide?