C12 Practice in Advance!

She could not betray herself for this. Otherwise, she would not need that deal from the very beginning, right?

"Do you think you have a better choice now? If my information is correct, your mother seems to want you to marry Duncan. If she finds out that all your efforts over the years have gone to waste, do you think she will be sad?"

Layne's words hit the spot.

He was right. When she went abroad this time, her mother had been hoping that she could marry Duncan. Her body condition was already very bad. If she found out that her daughter had been bullied to this extent, she would definitely be so angry that she would fall sick.

Seeing that she seemed to be wavering, Layne continued, "Let's think about it as soon as possible. I'm not a patient person."

Lauren felt conflicted, but as Layne had said, she had no choice.

If Duncan was still unwilling to let her go, then she would not have a chance to resist.

If that was the case, she might as well follow this man in front of her.

Layne was not the kind of despicable man who would take advantage of others. Furthermore, he looked like he had power and influence. At the very least, he could ensure her safety.

After weighing the pros and cons, Lauren finally raised her head and said, "Alright!"

"This decision of yours might be the smartest one you've made in all these years."

Layne straightened up with a hint of admiration on his face. He then said, "Since we have come to an agreement, let's talk about other things."

"Is there anything else?"

Lauren was stunned. She felt that her thoughts could not keep up with his speed.

"Of course! Becoming my woman is not just a decoration. The deal this time is that I will not sign a contract with Duncan and destroy his future. However, you still have to play a role in my life, including satisfying some of my needs."

"Wait! Satisfy some of my needs? Don't tell me you mean..." Lauren asked awkwardly.

Layne smiled faintly. "What do you think?"

Lauren's expression immediately changed. She was a little flustered and blushing.

"It's not too late to regret it now. However, you only have one chance. If you miss it, your life and death will no longer be my business."

Layne pursed his lips and lowered his voice.

"... But I'm not mentally prepared yet..." Lauren tightened her blanket uneasily and bit her lower lip.

"Then prepare yourself now, or..."

His tone suddenly paused. He reached out with his long hand and pulled Lauren into his embrace. "Let's do a practice right now?"

"Practice... practice?"

Lauren did not expect him to suddenly make a move. She was so shocked that her face turned pale. She struggled a few times, trying to break free from his firm embrace.

However, Layne's hand was like an iron lock that could not be broken.

"No, no, Mr. Houghton, I..."

Her heart was beating wildly, because she had never been so close to a man before, and she was not used to such intimate actions.

In the past, she would only hold hands with Duncan, and even hugs were very light. However, this man in front of her could clearly smell the intoxicating fragrance of alcohol in his mouth, and she could even lean over to feel his body temperature and heartbeat.

Every contact was unfamiliar to her, so unfamiliar that it made her tremble.

Lauren even had the misconception that she had just jumped out of a wolf's den and accidentally fell into a pit of fire.

Seeing that she was struggling so hard and her eyes were still a little panicked, Layne frowned and let go of her.

Once she was free, Lauren quickly retreated far away like a plague.