11:51 Sat , Oct 18 M ... The Stand In Bride He Holds On To The small amount of Charm Smoke that Michael had inhaled should have been something he could withstand . However , for some reason , he found himself reacting intensely to the woman in front of him . The effects of Charm Smoke only amplified his response , but he knew deep down that his reaction was more than just the drug - it was instinctual . How could I be reacting like this ? " I'm so uncomfortable ... Please , help me ... Help me ... " Clara's vision was blurred , and even her words were driven by the drug . Michael shook her shoulders forcefully . " Wake up . Look at me and see who I am ." " You're Michael . I see you clearly ... " Clara mumbled , her foolish grin not fading . The restless energy within her burst forth , and she sought only relief . She hooked her arms around Michael's neck and kissed him . Her inexperienced kiss made Michael even more uncomfortable . Clara tried to pry open his tightly closed lips , but no matter what she did , he held firm . Frustrated and teary - eyed , she bit his lip . When he finally relented , she took the opportunity to deepen the kiss . Her clumsy technique made Michael frown . You asked for this . He scooped her up and carried her in long strides to the bed . The moment he laid her down , he kissed her back . The feeling she gave him was startlingly familiar . When Clara woke up in the morning , her entire body ached . She knew exactly what the pain meant - it was just like that time before . The space beside her was empty . However , the warmth left behind still lingered . Who is it ? What happened to her last night ? 1/4 11:52 Sat , Oct 18 M ... : 83 Her eyes caught sight of the messy clothes scattered on the floor . Her clothes had been torn to shreds , proof of how wild the two of them had been the night before . Last night , Michael and I ... As she pondered , the door suddenly opened . She froze , her eyes widening in shock . " Last night , you were under the influence of Charm Smoke . I was too , " Michael said in a stern tone . He was certain that if it hadn't been for Clara provoking him , he could have resisted the effects of Charm Smoke entirely . Clara was startled , recalling that she had gone to bed early the previous night and let her guard down , causing her to fall victim to Charm Smoke . Regret surged within her . Michael noticed every change in her expression . Last night , as they had an intimacy , there was something oddly familiar about the experience . He took a step closer , his long fingers gripping her chin , forcing her to look at him . " Do you hate the idea of being with me that much ? " He was surprised at himself for asking this question . Last night , he had been infatuated with her body for far too long . Even after the effects of Charm Smoke had worn off in an hour , he was still unsatisfied . It wasn't until she passed out from exhaustion that he finally let her go . This was the first time he had felt like this toward any woman . A flash of memory brought back the image of the woman in the hospital storeroom . Strangely , the figure in his mind was not Jade's - it was the woman standing before him . Clara winced in pain and quickly pushed his hand away . She rubbed her sore jaw as she glared at him . " Are you out of your mind ? Don't you know our relationship is based on an agreement ? I treat your illness , and you help me take back Bennett Enterprise . " She was frustrated with herself for what had happened the night before , but when she thought about it now , she realized she didn't find it as repulsive as she might have expected . Whatever.I would just consider it a bite from a dog . My first night has already been taken in the hospital ... Michael noticed the indifferent look on her face , as if she didn't care about what had happened 2/4 11:52 Sat , Oct 18 M ... 83 " Is there nothing you want to ask ? Or are you expecting me to take responsibility ? I suppose that wouldn't be impossible- " " No need , " Clara cut him off before he could finish . " You don't need to take responsibility . You didn't intend to sleep with me last night , and we're both victims here . Let's just avoid this happening again . " " Clara , do you even realize what you're saying ? You're a woman , yet you can say something like that so calmly ? " Michael clenched his fists in anger , his eyes burning with fury . Clara was confused . " Why did you piss off ? What's the matter ? Do you really think I would make you take responsibility ? What about Jade ? " Her question left Michael at a loss for words . Clara might be willing to make deals with people , but she would never choose a man like Michael as her husband , especially not one who had another woman . " I need to get dressed . Can you ... " Clara gestured toward the door with her eyes . Michael snorted in annoyance and stormed out , slamming the door behind him . After half an hour , Clara had cleaned everything up . She changed the bed sheets and washed the clothes that had been strewn across the floor . When she came out , she found Michael sitting silently on the couch in the living room . He didn't even notice the phone on the table vibrating continuously . She walked over and found that it was Jade calling . She handed the phone to Michael after answering it . Only then did Michael react . He took the phone , frowning as he listened to the familiar voice that now grated on his nerves . " Darling , I'm so bored all by myself . Do you want to come over tonight ? Or you could give me your address , and I'll come to you . " Michael barely registered what she was saying . He simply replied , " Okay . " Emma was immediately delighted . " Then give me your address . I'll come to see you . " 3/4 11:52 Sat , Oct 18 M ... 83 In fact , Emma wanted to see just how wealthy this powerful man was . She needed to secure him quickly before Clara had a chance to win him over . At the same time , she still had to find another opportunity to get rid of Clara . " It's fine , " Michael replied coldly when he finally processed her words . " Then you'll come to see me , right ? You promised me just now , so you can't go back on your word ..." Emma's voice turned pitiful , as if she might cry if Michael refused . " Yes , I'll come see you tonight . " Michael's mood had already soured because of Clara . Emma hung up the phone with excitement . Clara overheard some faint sounds on the other end of the call , finding them strangely familiar , However , she couldn't quite place where she had heard them before . " Are you hungry ? Should I prepare some food for you ? " Clara tried to break the tense atmosphere . " Who took your first night ? " Michael's expression was grim . As he sat in silence on the couch earlier , he kept thinking about the lack of blood on the sheets . He had also noticed last night that it wasn't her first night . The thought of Clara once lying beneath another man , moaning softly , made him extremely uncomfortable . His sharp gaze pierced her , as if demanding an answer . Clara was stunned . She didn't want to tell him that it had been an accident , and she didn't even know who the man was . Send Gifts 10 B Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!