Chapter 18: She is Frustrated

Katrina is frustrated at not knowing how long she's going to stay here.

A moment ago, she was filled with happiness because she thought she could finally leave.

But in the next second, Aaron's words doused her in cold water.

The smile on Katrina's face vanished instantly, and her eyes filled with resentment once again.

Anyone can see that she's very upset and unhappy.

Like a child, he dangled a treat that she was happy to jump up to. Instead, he tricked her and handed an empty piece of the candy wrapper.

But it's still better to go out than stay in the villa all the time.

In any case, there are more chances to escape outside than in the tightly guarded villa.

Katrina tries to console herself by calming herself down and accepting Aaron's offer to go out with him.

Finishing the glass of milk, Katrina puts it down and says, "I'm done. Let's go."

Aaron leads Katrina out the door. The driver immediately pulls the car over, respectfully opening the door to let Mr. Wilson in.

Aaron looks at Katrina, who immediately gets in and sits obediently on the other side.

When he has one leg inside the car, Randy runs out of the villa. "Mr. Wilson! Mr. Wilson, I have to go back to my hometown. I'm afraid I can't make it tonight."

Aaron nods. "I see. Go about with your business, Randy."

"Mr. Wilson, please remember to take your medicine on time."

Randy hasn't forgotten his responsibility.

When the car doors close, the vehicle starts slowly and drives out of the villa.

Katrina looks puzzled at Randy's words.

Medicine?

What kind of medicine does he take?

Aaron looks pretty healthy. What's wrong with him?

Unable to resist her curiosity, Katrina finally blurts out, "Aaron, what's wrong with you?"

As soon she says it, Katrina dimly senses it was a mistake to ask.

Sure enough, when she looks up, she sees Aaron staring at her with a dark face.

Startled, Katrina quickly averts her eyes. "I didn't mean anything by it. I'm just concerned about you. It's all right if you don't want to talk about it."

Katrina looks out the window and admires the view.

Aaron's anger subsides when Katrina says she's concerned about him. He knows that she isn't concerned at all, only curious. But his mood still inexplicably lightens.

Maybe it's because no one has ever said that to him.

As they drive downtown, Aaron picks up a magazine to read, while Katrina looks greedily out the window. She stares out at the view, silently memorizing the route.

She was blindfolded the last time she was bound and brought to the villa.

Today, she finds out that Aaron's villa is built on a hillside with beautiful scenery filled with flowers. Surrounded by the water on three sides of the mountain, the boundless sea and magnificent waves are visible.

Such a place that's surrounded by the sea and mountains is really rare.

It takes at least two or three hours of walking.

Aaron's villa is only half an hour away by car to the most prosperous part of Hadley City.

In a flash, the driver pulls up to the side of the road, respectfully opening the door as he waits for Aaron and Katrina.

Katrina has been suffering cabin fever after two days in isolation.

After seeing the traffic and the crowds, Katrina feels instantly like a stranded fish back in the water. She definitely prefers the hustle and bustle to the imprisonment at the villa.

After getting out of the car, Katrina takes a deep breath as Aaron leads her to one of the largest malls in the area.

The mall is located in the heart of Hadley City, towering into the clouds. It's actually a landmark of the city.

Katrina looked up some tips before traveling to Mae and heard a lot about the mall.

Since all the shops gathered here are from international luxury brands, it's a place where rich people come and go. Ordinary people don't dare to go in; the high figures on the price tags easily scare them away.

Aaron brought her here to buy clothes?

Before he reaches the door, Katrina grabs his arm nervously. Aaron turns around and looks at her. "What's wrong?"

"Aaron," Katrina says, glancing at the lavish building. "Let's switch to another mall."

She can't afford any of the clothes here.

Although Aaron confiscated her bag, he probably won't make her pay now.

But judging from Aaron's character, the money spent on the clothes will be accounted to her. She won't be able to pay him back even if she withdraws all her savings. She'll be in debt by the time they catch the thief, and she'll have to work in the villa as a maid.

At Katrina's words, Aaron winces slightly. "Do you want me to walk in a cheap, crowded mall?"

There's going to be a lot more people in a cheap place.

Aaron is a neat freak, and one thing he hates is being nudged around by strangers.

Katrina is momentarily rendered speechless.

How did she not think that this rich and powerful man would naturally be used to comfort? He obviously prefers a variety of high-end places, with high-quality service and fewer people. How could she expect him to go to ordinary shopping malls filled with crowds?

Seeing her standing still, Aaron grabs her by the wrist and drags her inside.

"Aaron, do you want me to pay you back for the clothes?"

Before they go shopping, she has to be clear.

She doesn't want to be dragged in only to end up with a huge debt.

She already doesn't have any freedom from his imprisonment. If she becomes buried in debt, she would never be able to leave.

Aaron suddenly realizes why she keeps resisting going to the mall.

He snorts coldly and says with disdain, "I'll buy it for you."

Of course, Aaron will take a woman out shopping at his expense.

He can afford to buy the whole floor if he wants to.

If he haggles with a woman because of money, he'll be ashamed of himself when somebody finds out.