“Oh?” Bonnie stared at Eloise calmly. “Go ahead and tell me about it.”
Eloise then took out a bottle of pills and pushed it to Bonnie’s side of the table.
“Spike his food with this pill and let him sleep with me for one night. After that, I’ll give you the painting.”
Bonnie laughed out loud.
“Geez, Eloise. Are you this much of a whore? If you’re really craving men, then how about I get you ten of them? Will that be enough?
“How about a hundred men? I can guarantee you that all of them are excellent men and have a lot of experience under their belts. What do you say?”
Eloise gritted her teeth as her face reddened. “Quit saying these things to rile me up. That’s not who I am at all.”
“Really?” Bonnie’s lips curled into a smirk. “If you aren’t looking for someone to sleep with you, then why do you keep trying to steal my man? Why do you want my man to sleep with you?” Eloise’s face looked miserable when she saw how sarcastic Bonnie was. She clenched her fists, trying to hold herself back. In the end, however, she shot up from her seat.
“I’ve only ever wanted Ivor and no one else! I’m doing this because I want closure for my long-time love for him. What did I do wrong, exactly?”
Bonnie clapped her hands while flashing a sarcastic grin.
“You found a new way to justify stealing my man away from me. Did you come up with that to lessen your guilt?”
“Why, you…” Eloise could only glare at Bonnie while she stood.
“Oh, pardon me. That was rude of me. After all, why would you feel guilty at all? You’re so shameless that I’m sure the concept of guilt means nothing to you.” Eloise started huffing as though she was going to erupt.
Bonnie chuckled. Then, she stood up from the seat slowly. “I’ll be taking my leave if that’s all you have to say. I’m a busy lady. I don’t have time to listen to your crap.” Eloise’s face turned grim when she saw how unfazed Bonnie was. She roared at the top of her lungs, “Don’t you care about Ivor, even just a little? Don’t you love him at all?
“He’s at his wit’s end over the damaged painting. Now, you have the chance to help him, and yet you’re reluctant to do this tiny little thing for him. I can’t help but wonder if you really love him or his powers and influence?”
Bonnie’s face grew solemn when she heard what Eloise said. A darkness began to gather in her eyes, as if foretelling the coming of a storm.
“I won’t stop you if you’re trying to get yourself killed. However, let me give you a fair warning. Don’t show yourself to me again. Otherwise, I’ll show you a fate that’s worse than death.
“I’ve been patient with you before because I’m generous enough not to get mad at you. However, my patience has come to an end. If you keep appearing before me, things won’t end well for you. That’s a promise!”
Eloise was startled by Bonnie’s imposing bearing. She was rooted to the spot for a long time.
It took her a while before she came to her senses and looked at Bonnie viciously. “You’ll regret this, Bonnie!”
“That’s absurd. You’re going to regret it, Eloise. Not me.” Bonnie looked at her the way she would a clown.
Eloise was infuriated by how nonchalant Bonnie looked. She was so furious that her entire body started quivering with rage.
“Both you and Ivor are going to regret this! I’ll make sure you regret treating me this way!”
Bonnie had had it. She couldn’t take the lady before her anymore. She grabbed Eloise’s collar, used her five-foot-seven height to her advantage, and lifted the latter off the ground.
“I warned you a minute ago, Eloise. Do you think I would’ve tolerated you for such a long time if it weren’t for the connection between the Gallagher family and the Knight family?” When Eloise saw Bonnie’s menacing gaze, she felt as if she had been sent to hell.
“L-Let me go now! Let me “
