After Prison I Rushed into Marriage with a Comatose Tycoon-Chapter 84: Feed Me

Shane Lockwood’s gaze swept over her. "I’m waiting for an explanation."

’So he absolutely has to have an explanation.’

Eliza Sutton told him the truth. "I hung up by accident earlier. I was about to call you back, but I happened to run into General Manager Reynolds, who was furious because there was a problem with the models for the new product launch. I rushed to help Eve get the opportunity. I just finished when I saw you."

"So, are you saying my showing up is what’s keeping you from calling me?" Shane Lockwood’s brow furrowed again. "And you forgot to call me because of Eva Monroe? Eliza Sutton, are you trying to tell me that a friend is more important to you than I am?"

’Obviously!’

Eliza Sutton almost blurted out the word.

’Who was Shane Lockwood?’

’Just her temporary husband.’

’And who was Eva Monroe? That was her dear best friend.’

’One could be gone at any moment, while the other was a best friend for life. Was there even a question of who was more important?’

But Eliza Sutton would never say something like that out loud. People these days didn’t like hearing the truth, especially overbearing CEOs.

Eliza Sutton said, "Of course not. I just figured Mr. Lockwood was magnanimous and would never get angry with me over such a trivial matter."

Shane Lockwood snorted. "Don’t think I don’t know you’re just buttering me up."

"How could I? How could I?" Eliza Sutton peeled an orange. "Have some. It’s very sweet."

Shane Lockwood lifted his chin. "Feed me."

Eliza Sutton was speechless.

’She suddenly suspected Shane Lockwood was having another episode, a mental one this time. Why else would he be acting so strange?’

Though she was complaining internally, Eliza Sutton still held the orange slice to Shane Lockwood’s lips.

Seeing him frown, Eliza Sutton quickly said, "The white pith on the orange is good for you. It helps with phlegm and coughs. This stuff costs a hundred yuan a pound, you know."

Shane Lockwood scoffed. "Do I look like someone who’s short a hundred yuan?"

Eliza Sutton was speechless again.

Just as Eliza Sutton was about to take the orange back to peel off the pith, Shane Lockwood opened his mouth and ate it.

Without complaint, Eliza Sutton served Shane Lockwood fruits, snacks, and water, occasionally raising a bidding paddle at his signal.

Eliza Sutton grew happier each time she raised the paddle. It wasn’t that she was obsessed with money, but that Shane Lockwood was bidding so high.

Besides, what designer didn’t love seeing their own work sell out? Even though she was already famous, she was still delighted.

Seeing how happy Eliza Sutton was, Shane Lockwood couldn’t help but say, "Look at you, so easy to please. A few pieces of clothing are enough to make you this happy."

Eliza Sutton said, "The person receiving the gift will be even happier."

"What person receiving the gift? Eliza Sutton, do you think I’m buying these clothes for some other woman?"

"Y-Yes?" Eliza Sutton was a little baffled.

Shane Lockwood was suddenly displeased. "A brain is a good thing to have, Eliza Sutton. Why don’t you have one?"

Eliza Sutton was speechless.

’Why did he resort to insults in the middle of a conversation?’

Suddenly, it dawned on Eliza Sutton. "Mr. Lockwood, don’t tell me you’re buying these clothes for me. I appreciate it, but I don’t need them."

"Why not? What woman doesn’t like clothes?"

"We’re already in the process of a negotiated divorce. We might be divorced tomorrow or the day after. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to accept such expensive gifts from you," Eliza Sutton said with utmost sincerity, sounding as if she were thinking entirely of Shane Lockwood’s best interests.

"How thoughtful of you," Shane Lockwood sneered, clearly displeased.

Eliza Sutton figured that saying "thank you for the compliment" would only make him angrier, so she swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue.

Shane Lockwood couldn’t take it anymore. He summoned Erik Irvine and made an early exit.

Amelia Sutton, who had been watching Shane Lockwood the entire time, saw him leave. An idea sparked, and she whispered to Sean Hughes, "Sean, I’m going to the restroom."

"Mm," Sean Hughes replied casually without even glancing at Amelia Sutton.

Amelia Sutton’s heart ached. Back when her reputation was still good, Sean Hughes never treated her with such indifference!

Amelia Sutton followed Shane Lockwood out of the hall and saw him enter the VIP lounge, surrounded by a group of bodyguards.

The ever-arrogant Saul Reynolds, completely ignoring his own highly-anticipated product launch, was waiting on Shane Lockwood with the utmost respect.

Although Shane Lockwood was unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair, the noble and refined aura around him was utterly captivating.

In all her life, Shane Lockwood was the most heart-stoppingly attractive man Amelia Sutton had ever seen. Even Sean Hughes, who had always been praised as a noble scion, was reduced to dust in Shane’s presence.

’Such a man.’

’Such an outstanding man. Even if he was a cripple, he still made her heart tremble.’

Amelia Sutton then thought of Eliza Sutton’s glory.

’She’s just a criminal, a filthy existence that people as lofty as them wouldn’t even deign to look at. But now, just because she’s Shane Lockwood’s warding bride, she’s being fawned over by so many people.’

’But Eliza Sutton didn’t deserve any of it!’

Amelia Sutton couldn’t hold back any longer.

She mustered her courage and walked toward the VIP lounge where Shane Lockwood was!

’She would show Eliza Sutton that as long as she, Amelia Sutton, wanted it, everything Eliza had would be snatched away!’

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The moment Shane Lockwood left, Eliza Sutton felt the air become fresher. She focused more on the show, taking notes on the pros and cons of each garment and the feedback from the guests.

All of this was crucial for the direction of her designs after the launch.

After the product launch, there was a lavish banquet.

After firmly declining Saul Reynolds’s invitation, Eliza Sutton went to the dining area alone.

Saul Reynolds had gone all out tonight, hiring two master chefs—one Chinese, one Western. The dining area was a true gourmet feast. She hadn’t eaten all day, and just as she was happily digging in, a shadow fell over her.

Eliza Sutton looked up and, to no surprise, saw Sean Hughes.

Eliza Sutton said blankly, "You’re blocking my light. And you’re ruining my appetite."

"I’m sorry, Eliza, I didn’t do it on purpose. But I’m sure you don’t mind, right?" Although it was a question, Sean Hughes said it with an air of certainty.

He was certain Eliza Sutton wouldn’t reject him.

’Where did he get all this nerve?’

Eliza Sutton had no intention of indulging him. She said directly, "How would you know I don’t mind? Are you a mind reader? If you nod yes, then I can only regretfully inform you that you’re mistaken. I do mind. I mind a lot. So please, move aside."

Sean Hughes’s expression stiffened. He hadn’t expected Eliza Sutton to be so blunt.

After all, in his mind, it was impossible for Eliza Sutton to reject him.

Eliza Sutton knew exactly what Sean Hughes was thinking.

’She could only say that some people might look presentable, but they were utterly shameless. Otherwise, how could he so arrogantly assume she would still be in love with the man who abandoned her?’

Sean Hughes chuckled, his face a mask of gentle affection. "Eliza, I know you’re a little upset. It’s always cute when a girl gets a little angry or throws a small tantrum."

Eliza Sutton was getting impatient. "Just get to the point. What do you want?"

"The Hughes Corporation needs financing. I hope you can persuade Shane Lockwood to invest in us. About eight billion should be enough."