SLAP
Haven's head snapped to the side. Her cheek throbbed with fire, but this time she steadied herself.
She didn't fall.
she laughed bitterly, tears streaking down her face,feeling sorry for her mother who married such a man.
'Oh my!', Kiara's voice rang sweetly, venom hidden beneath. 'Sister, what's that mark on your neck?'
Her eyes glinted with cruelty. I'll ruin you completely. Then I'll be the only young mistress of the West family.
Benjamin looked at his daughter, who continuously provoked him today, breathing heavily.
Benjamin's eyes moved to Haven's neck, Haven panicked and immediately tried to cover it but Benjamin still saw it.
His face darken.
He expected more from this daughter but she repeatedly caused trouble and disappointed him.
He calmed down and turned to face Kiara, who was now in her mother's arm
'Now I can only trust you Kiara. CEO Cross is coming over tomorrow morning, entertain him tomorrow.'
Kiara's cheeks flushed pink. Her eyes shone with triumph. She had finally won her father's favor.
Benjamin's cold gaze shifted back to Haven. 'Throw that bastard out of this house. She's useless to me now.'
Haven was shocked,
It didn't matter if he gave Kiara to CEO Cross. But to cast her out of her own home?
Two bodyguards seized her arms. She struggled, but they lifted her like a doll.
Her heart sank.
And then—
'Who dares touch my woman?'
An imposing, cold voice souded from the door.
The door flew open.
A squad of black-suited bodyguards walked in, they all looked burly and robust. Two stepped forward, tearing Haven from the West family's guards with surprising gentleness.
Have froze, the familiar sound of leather shoes striking the floor in a calm but cold way, caught her attention.
Her mind frayed. No way!
She turned to the door, the tall imposing figure stepped at the entrance.
His whole body exuded that noble, superior aura that commanded obedience. His piercing blue eyes seem to bore into the eyes of everyone in the room;exposing their malice and fear inevitably before him.
Haven eyes widened in shock, why is this here?
Benjamin, Pamela and Kiara stiffened. Their faces paled.
Benjamin was the first to recover,'CEO Cross'
He frantically gestured for Pamela and Kiara beside him to greet as well.
Kiara's heart fluttered wildly. She hadn't seen him at the hotel last night. She hadn't realized Haven's man was this man.
Her cheeks burned. So powerful… so perfect…
But she forgot the words that had silenced the entire hall—
Who dares touch my woman.
Wait… CEO Cross… He's CEO Cross?
She lowered her head stunned.
The man ignored the greetings, his cold gaze settling on the petite figure
The little figure, pitiful and trembling, her eyes red, her cheeks swollen.
His face darkened.
'Little kitten, come here'
Haven involuntarily raised her head to look at him when he spoke, like she knew she was being called. Before she knew it, her legs already obeyed his command and she walked towards him.
A small smile appeared on his face as his little kitten stood in front of him with shimmering red eyes.
He reached out, gently tucking her messy hair behind her ear. His fingers traced her bruised cheek, the vivid handprint standing out against her pale skin.
The air turned chilly at once making everyone shudder.
A thick, cold, mellow voice rang out with a chill, 'Who touched her?'
His blue eyes were filled with killing intent as he stared at the three people not too far away.
Benjamin stammered, his face drenched in sweat. "I… She… CEO, please understand. As her father, I had to discipline her. Otherwise she would tarnish the family name."
Though old enough to be Zayden's elder, he dared not show disrespect. Not unless he wanted to vanish from the city entirely.
Zayden let out a sharp, cold laugh. He pulled Haven into his arms, holding her close, his voice cutting like steel.
"So you hit her? Do you have a death wish?"
Benjamin's throat went dry. He could not answer.
Pamela and Kiara were stunned, this was the man who was rumoured to be cold hearted, ruthless and uninterested in women, so why was he defending Haven like she was his person.
'CEO Cross, my sister is a good girl, it's just she loves men,she was even with a man last night. Dad just punished…'
Kiara quickly tried to butt in with her most coquetish voice but before she could finish, Zayden cut her off
'Did I ask you to speak?'
The cold words hit her so hard that she choked on the rest of her words and flushed with embarrassment. Zayden did not even look at her.
His sharp gaze was on Benjamin, who stood on pins and needles sweating profusely.
As Zayden stared at him, his anger intensified, he was just a little late and his little woman had been bullied.
His jaw tightened. "Cut off all investment with West Industries. By tomorrow, I want them bankrupt."
Benjamin's face went white.
"And any company that dares continue a partnership with them…" His gaze sharpened to a lethal edge. "Erase them. Permanently."
Gasps filled the room.
Zayden didn't wait for a response. He swept Haven into his arms, holding her like something fragile yet precious, and strode toward the door.
Benjamin collapsed to the floor. "CEO Cross—!"
'Blame your bad luck for wronging our Madam', Cody spat those words and turned around and left with the bodyguards
'It is finished'
Silence.
Pamela and Kiara swayed on their feet, nearly collapsing.
Madam?
The company was banned because of that slut.
Kiara's nails dug into her palm until blood welled. No. If CEO Cross ever learns Haven slept with another man, he'll cast her aside. I'll find that man. I'll destroy her completely.
But little did she know—
The "cheap man" she spoke of had already revealed himself.
And he was no cheap man.