A Vengeful Ex-Wife

Chapter 200 Possessed

Summer snickered. Fortunately, James had already anticipated Maria's reaction. "Mr. Xi said it doesn't matter if you don't want to wear it. He won't make things difficult for you. But he also wanted me to remind you that tomorrow is the day for the bidding of the land in South District."

At the mention of the property, Maria instantly perked up. She understood what James was trying to say. She retrieved the paper bag without another thought. "I will put this on, okay? I'll wear anything he wants even if it's a pair of bikini!"

Summer broke into soft laughter. "I'll take my leave then. I still have things to take care of back in the company."

"All right, take care on your way."

Maria emerged from the coffee shop early that evening and headed straight to Fairview Villa to fix herself some dinner.

After finishing her meal, she went upstairs to take a milk bath with a few drops of essential oils.

She had made up her mind to serve James very well tonight.

She stayed in the bath until the water turned cold, then she proceeded with her skin care routine, carefully applying serums and creams on her body.

For the final touch, she patted her long hair dry before sprinkling a few dabs of essential oil on it as well. She took out the ancient costume he had sent then, and changed in front of the mirror inside the cloakroom.

The lining of the costume was white, while the main fabric was burgundy red. This color combination complimented Maria's creamy skin perfectly.

She hadn't worn this sort of costume before, so she had had to patiently study the steps on how to put it on.

She just couldn't understand what was possibly going through his head this time. Why had he asked her to cover up with so many layers? Wouldn't it be far sexier if she wore close to nothing?

Maria took a deep breath as she finished tying the last knot on the outfit, then she sprayed some perfume on her wrists and neck.

She glanced at her watch, noting that it was almost time for James to come home.

Shaking her sleeves, she took position in the middle of the bedroom and made a deep bow. "Good evening, Mr. Xi."

She cringed at the gesture almost immediately, and cursed James in her mind. What the hell could have propelled him to buy her an ancient costume?

Little did she know that the spark of this whole situation was her very own words—"your loyal maid."

James arrived at Fairview Villa ten minutes later than usual. He locked the door behind him and looked up to find her standing on the landing of the second floor.

Maria waved a handkerchief at him and winked. "Hello, Mr. Xi. Please come upstairs and enjoy yourself."

He was shocked to his core. This scene was just too absurd and hilarious, he suddenly had the urge to turn on his heel and walk out the door.

He had bought her the costume on a whim, but he had never expected her to go as far as behaving like an ancient courtesan to go along with the clothes.

Seeing that he had frozen in place, Maria smiled even more brightly. "Come now, Mr. Xi! I've been waiting for you for quite a while."

She had been stewing over her predicament since earlier in the evening, and her temper only kept growing hot by the minute. She had decided, therefore, to turn the tables on James until he himself conceded his own scheme.

As things were going, it appeared that she was succeeding in making him sick with the role playing.

Maria cackled with glee inside her mind.

But at the same time, a part of her was afraid that he might just leave her like this. She ended up dropping her act prematurely.

Even so, James turned around and stepped toward the door.

But Maria had already made preparations to prevent his inevitable escape.

The moment he pivoted, she grabbed the rope she had installed beside her earlier and used it to leap downstairs.

By the time James turned around to find the source of the thump that followed her landing, she was already pouncing on him.

He wondered at the back of his mind how she had managed to be so agile and light on her feet.

Then he looked past her and spotted the rope hanging from the second floor ceiling.

Maria wrapped her arms tightly around his body and crooned in a tone not unlike a spoiled child's. "You're finally back. I miss you so much!"

James said nothing.

But he did cock his head to survey her appearance up close. The costume fit her to a T.

His gaze moved back to her face, her lips that sported an enchanting smile and her eyes that sparkled. Her slender waist was tied by a belt, and it looked so thin.

His interest that had gone out the window mere moments before now stormed back in full force.

He picked her up and carried her in his arms in one fluid motion. With her face so close to his like this, James found himself sniffing at the faint fragrance of her hair in an attempt to sink into the source of her scent.

Maria draped her arms over his neck and whispered in his ear, "I've bought a new bottle of perfume. Do you like it?"

The fragrance was indeed refreshing and seductive, and he kept his strides long as he went. "Let me take you upstairs and I will take my time examining this new scent you're using."

In the bedroom upstairs, he settled her on the large bed and made for the bathroom, intending to take a quick shower. Maria was quick to grab his arm and pull him back. "Just shower later, I don't mind."

Then her lips closed in on his tie, pulling the knot loose with her teeth.

That single action was like a spell being cast on James, and the next thing she knew, he was pressing her down beneath his body and kissing her passionately. Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

The night grew late. The ancient costume was torn and tossed on the floor, no longer suitable to be worn.

After taking his shower that night, James stayed in Fairview Villa.

Maria had been too exhausted to get up from bed, let alone take her own shower. He obliged by wiping her face and body with a wet towel before lying beside her on the same bed.

She rolled over toward him, then one of her arms came over his torso.

He hesitated for a brief moment, but he didn't shake off her hold. On the contrary, he held her in his arms, their breaths intermingling within the tiny space between them.

Maria smiled contentedly in the dark.

The bidding day of the land in South District rolled in quietly. Maria was keeping an eye on the situation in a private room inside the coffee shop when a noise came from outside.

She perked up and heard some shouting going on.

She put down her phone and walked out the door.

In the hall outside were more than a dozen men, each of them wearing fierce expressions and carrying sticks and other makeshift weapons in their hands. "Where is Maria Song? Tell her to get out here! Otherwise, I will smash this shop to pieces today!"

Most of the patrons inside the shop had scrambled to the exit, frightened by the presence of these obvious rioters, leaving the place empty.

The door of the coffee shop was closed. Someone smashed the table with a stick, and several coffee cups on it broke.

Maria walked over to the men, her demeanor cold and intimidating. "Ronald Tang, what the hell is wrong with you?"

"What is wrong with me? I should be the one asking you that!"

"What do you mean?"

"Huh? Was it you who made trouble at my sister's engagement ceremony?" When Ronald heard this news, he wanted to kill Maria on the spot.

'So he's here on some revenge plot on behalf of his sister.' Maria had to admit that Alina had a good brother. She pulled a chair over and sat, all calm and casual. "I also saw the video from that day. The person in question looked completely different from me. You can't slander me like this."

"Stop pretending! I know it's you, and I'm going to make you pay for it today."

He seemed so confident about his actions. Maria gave Ronald a sideways glance. "Who told you I did it? How dare this person slander me? I won't let this pass, you know."

It was almost certain that someone else had instigated this, provoking Ronald to act as a pawn.

Maria felt strange as Ronald didn't dare to act arrogant in front of her since what had happened between them last time.

Ronald sneered. "Who do you think you are? You won't let her go? Maria Song, you are nothing without Norman Shen!"

'Her? So the mastermind is a woman.' "Are you saying that Norman is no match for her then?" she asked.

"Of course! Her stepson is very powerful. Norman Shen is in no position to disrespect her!"

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