- Chapter 6 -
Lucas Grey froze instantly.
What was going on?
Why wasn't the male lead beating up Zeke Miller? Why was he suddenly staring at him?
What was he supposed to do now, start acting right away?
Just as he was panicking, David Fox strode toward them with long, purposeful steps.
Rose White frowned, her face showing clear displeasure.
What was he coming over for?
David Fox had been missing for seven years. He was no longer the clean and clear-eyed boy from her memories.
Now he was tall, powerful, and full of presence. His pitch-black eyes burned with fury and hatred.
His killing aura felt as if it could burn down the entire world, making him seem like a stranger and putting her on high alert.
Just thinking about how this man relied on being the novel's male lead, blessed by fate, to steal the White Corporation and force her into his harem...
To make her obediently wash clothes, cook, and serve him...
She clenched her delicate fists, grinding her teeth.
She was the legitimate eldest daughter of the White family. She was destined to stand at the top of Su City's business world. There was no way she would fall so low.
"Rose."
David Fox walked up to Lucas Grey and Rose White. He ignored Lucas Grey and smiled at Rose White.
"It's been a long time."
Lucas Grey was stunned, then realized what was happening.
Right, right, right.
This was how the plot was supposed to go.
Tonight was the night the male lead reunited with Rose White. It made sense for him to come greet her.
But Lucas Grey wasn't supposed to be here. Yet now, he was sitting next to Rose White, and they were sitting very close.
Lucas Grey swallowed hard.
[I'm the villain. I can't just sit still while the protagonist tries to talk to Rose White. If I do nothing, my character will fall apart.]
[I'll just scold him a little, help wrap up this small face-slapping scene, then leave the party and go home to sleep.]
With that, he suddenly stood up and blocked Rose White.
"Who the hell are you? Flirting with my girlfriend right in front of me, Young Master Grey? You must be tired of living!"
Perfect. The idiotic lines were delivered just right, and the arrogant acting was flawless.
Lucas Grey quietly gave himself a mental thumbs-up.
David Fox paused. His already cold eyes flared up even more. "Your girlfriend? Rose, is that true?"
[Nonsense, of course it's not true. As long as Rose White denies it, the male lead will definitely get angry. Then I'll curse him out a bit, he'll punch me, I'll roll away, and the scene ends perfectly.]
After hearing Lucas Grey's inner voice, Rose White chuckled inwardly.
Leave?
Keep dreaming.
She rose gracefully, walked up to Lucas Grey, and under his eager gaze, raised her hand and took his arm.
"Yes, David Fox. Long time no see. Let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Lucas Grey."
Lucas Grey jolted in shock, his jaw almost dropping to the floor.
[What... what is she saying? Has she lost her mind?]
Not only was he stunned, everyone around them was wide-eyed.
"Fuck, what's going on? Goddess White actually admitted she's with Lucas Grey?"
"No way. She must have been threatened!"
"Yeah yeah, I heard Lucas Grey got injured at the White family just to threaten her. Now the Grey family's even planning to blacklist the White family."
Hearing the crowd's words, David Fox's murderous aura exploded. "Lucas Grey, is what they're saying true? Did you threaten Rose?"
Cold sweat dripped down Lucas Grey's back.
Fuck.
[Rose White, you crazy fool. Are you trying to get me killed? I just needed to say a couple lines and be done tonight. Why would you provoke the male lead into going full rage mode? Dammit...]
He knew he still had tons of villain scenes left. He couldn't die here or the mission would fail.
So he had to calm David Fox down.
He took a deep breath and said, "Yes, what they said is true. Rose has always missed you. Now that you're back, she fell for you at first sight and wanted to throw herself into your arms. But she didn't dare say anything, so she could only stand by my side, threatened by me."
Rose White: [...]
This idiot. He was really scared of David Fox to this extent?
So what if he's the male lead? The Fox family of the past was already gone. What kind of storm could he stir up?
Lucas Grey didn't know what she was thinking. All he wanted now was to survive. He had to keep acting.
"Hah. I'm Lucas Grey, the eldest son of the Grey family. In Su City, few people dare stand up to me. I advise you to back off now. Don't poke your nose in my business. Otherwise, ever seen a fist the size of a sandbag?"
He raised a loosely clenched fist and waved it in David Fox's face.
The movement was completely absurd. He looked every bit the clown.
This was the essence of the Dragon King novel villains.
Be dumb enough. Be brainless enough. Be ridiculous enough.
[The key is, David Fox's hatred is already maxed out. He's about to throw a punch to send me flying. If I act dumb enough, he'll look down on me and pull his punch.]
[Because I'm just a clown. Not worth his full strength.]
Sure enough, David Fox looked at Lucas Grey's foolish arrogance and his anger lessened a bit.
There was no way Rose White could fall for someone this brainless.
Besides, Lucas Grey had just said she always missed him. David Fox looked at Rose White with renewed emotion.
"Rose, I'm sorry. I made you wait for seven years. I'm back now."
Rose White bit her red lips. She pinched Lucas Grey's arm hard, then looked coldly at David Fox.
"Don't listen to his nonsense. I became his girlfriend willingly. He didn't threaten me."
David Fox's gaze filled with pain. "Rose, don't be afraid. With me here, no one will ever bully you again. From now on, I'll stand in front of you and shield you from everything."
Rose White already feared David Fox taking over the White Corporation. Now that she heard him say he would stand in front of her, her cold gaze turned even sharper.
"I entered the White Corporation at sixteen. It's been five years since. I've never relied on anyone's help. David Fox, stop being so self-righteous. Move. You're in my way."
With that, she pulled Lucas Grey's arm and walked forward.
Lucas Grey tugged back with a sleazy grin. "Heh, Rose, are you worried I'll beat him up, so you're pulling me away on purpose? Don't worry. As long as you behave and be my woman, I promise I won't lay a finger on him."
Rose White glared at Lucas Grey. "I already told you. I willingly became your girlfriend. Do you not understand plain words?"
"Wait, no... stop pretending. I know you're not willing, but even if you're not, you have to be. I'm Young Master Grey. If I can't get your heart, I'll get your body."
[Fuck you. This female lead is definitely mentally unstable. I need to take her to a psychologist when I get the chance. She keeps breaking character, and I have to fix the plot nonstop. System, I want a raise.]
Mentally unstable?
See a psychologist?
Breaking character?
Rose White sneered. "You don't believe I did this willingly, right? Fine. I'll prove it to you."
With that, under the stunned gazes of everyone present, under David Fox's surging killing intent, and in front of Lucas Grey's exaggerated fake smile...
Rose White suddenly let go of his arm, cupped his face—
And stood on tiptoe to kiss his lips.
-End of Chapter 6-