On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 74: Reckless Drunken Flirting

Jasper Lockwood’s long, deep-set eyes gazed at the girl before him, his thin lips parting slightly. "Compared to you, all this wine is worthless."

Chloe Sterling suddenly fell silent, quietly looking at his devastatingly handsome face.

’To be honest, she still didn’t understand how Jasper Lockwood could decide to marry her after just one night. Even if it was love at first sight, getting married within two days was far too impulsive for someone like him.’

’He had unparalleled status and immense wealth, and he was a deeply shrewd and calculating person. An impulsive move like this was completely out of character for him.’

’Then again, everyone probably has their moments of impulse. She herself had impulsively agreed to marry him. If someone had told her six months ago that she would have a whirlwind marriage with a man...’

’She would have thought that person was crazy. She would never have a whirlwind marriage with a stranger, not even if the sky were falling.’

And yet, this was her reality. So completely unexpected.

"Haven’t you stared long enough?" Jasper Lockwood’s thin lips curved slightly, his voice magnetic and alluring.

Only then did Chloe Sterling realize she had been staring at him for a long time. She immediately averted her gaze, picked up her glass, and took another sip of wine.

"Finish this glass, but no more after that," Jasper Lockwood said, setting the red wine bottle aside.

Chloe Sterling watched him take the red wine away, a hint of longing in her eyes. ’She wanted to keep drinking. It had been a long time since she’d let herself get drunk, and for some reason, tonight she wanted to.’

Seeing the longing in her eyes, the corner of Jasper Lockwood’s mouth twitched. ’He suddenly felt like he wasn’t even as important as a bottle of wine.’

’His own wife had never looked at him like that!’

With that thought, Jasper Lockwood moved the wine even farther away.

Chloe Sterling: "..."

Her eyes darted around. ’Forget it. I’ll just drink secretly in my room later.’

Guessing her thoughts, Jasper Lockwood said abruptly, "Don’t even think about sneaking a drink in your room later."

Chloe Sterling: "..."

’Can this guy read minds?’

After a moment, Jasper Lockwood brought the wine back over. "Go on, drink. If you drink too much, you can just rest at home tomorrow. Don’t go out."

A smile touched Chloe Sterling’s lips, and she was suddenly very obedient. "Okay."

The two of them continued drinking.

Chloe Sterling was drunk. She felt light-headed and floaty, and everything around her was spinning. She smiled, seeming to enjoy the sensation.

Seeing her in this state, Jasper Lockwood knew she was drunk. "Still want to drink?" he asked.

Chloe Sterling still had a shred of awareness left. She shook her head and mumbled, "No more. That’s enough."

’Any more and I’ll be completely out of it. That wouldn’t be good.’

"It’s getting late. Go on up and rest."

"Okay." Chloe Sterling stood up, but her legs went weak, and she nearly stumbled back into her chair. Fortunately, Jasper Lockwood caught her just in time.

Leaning against his chest, Chloe Sterling’s gaze landed right on his alluring neck. She suddenly reached out with her index finger and gently traced his Adam’s apple.

Jasper Lockwood’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his expression flickering. He immediately grabbed her mischievous hand and warned in a low voice, "Stop that."

Chloe Sterling huffed. "No one dares to threaten me!"

"Now someone does!" With that, Jasper Lockwood scooped her up into his arms, carrying her bridal style. He added, "If you keep fidgeting, I can’t guarantee you’ll be getting a good night’s sleep!"

Chloe Sterling said languidly, "Then let’s not sleep."

Jasper Lockwood lowered his gaze to her. "Are you sure?"

Chloe Sterling nodded. "Mm-hm."

’So we don’t sleep, so what? It’s not like I’ve never pulled an all-nighter before.’

Under the influence of alcohol, her train of thought was completely off track.

Gazing at her for a moment, Jasper Lockwood took a deep breath, strode out of the dining room, and headed upstairs.

Henry Chamberlain, who returned just in time to see this, simply smiled.

’When she’s drunk, the madam is quite the flirt. She’s like a completely different person compared to when she’s sober.’

Jasper Lockwood carried Chloe Sterling back to the bedroom and placed her on the bed.

The alcohol was really hitting her now. She was so dizzy that she lay there perfectly still and docile. Seeing her like this, Jasper Lockwood really, really wanted to devour her.

’But their first time had been under these same circumstances, when she was drunk and not fully aware. Chloe hadn’t been completely willing, and he didn’t want it to always be like that.’

’He wanted her to be with him when she was sober, to give herself to him willingly.’

Taking a couple of deep breaths, Jasper Lockwood pulled the blanket over the woman, suppressed the urge coursing through his body, and walked out of the room.

Chloe Sterling lay there obediently for a moment, then suddenly kicked off the blanket and sat up. She looked around and murmured, "Jasper..."

Only the silence of the room answered her.

After a pause, Chloe Sterling suddenly got up and walked out of the room. With unsteady, floating steps, she walked to the door of Jasper Lockwood’s room, pushed it open, and went straight inside.

Jasper Lockwood heard the noise from the bathroom, quickly threw on a bathrobe, and came out.

He then saw the woman’s slender figure walk into his room and make a beeline for his large bed.

After lying down on his bed, she didn’t forget to wave him over. "Come here."

Jasper Lockwood: "..."

Seeing him stand there motionless, Chloe Sterling slurred, "Come on... I... I won’t... do anything to you... Don’t... worry..."

Jasper Lockwood walked toward her and asked, "What are you doing over here?"

A smile touched Chloe Sterling’s lips as she patted the spot beside her. "I’ll... sleep with you."

"I won’t be able to sleep if you’re here."

"Why not?" Chloe Sterling asked, looking completely bewildered.

After a moment of silence, Jasper Lockwood suddenly asked, "Do you have any sobering-up remedy? A really effective kind, the type that can sober someone up instantly?"

After thinking hard for a good while, Chloe Sterling shook her head. "Nope."

Jasper Lockwood: "..."

’She really knows how to torture me!’

After an internal struggle, Jasper Lockwood picked her up again and carried her back to the master bedroom.

Chloe Sterling’s beautiful eyes were hazy and bewildered, as if she didn’t understand why he was carrying her back again.

Jasper Lockwood tucked the blanket around her, his voice low and husky. "Be good and go to sleep. Don’t run off again! Also, you’ll have to make up for all these nights you owe me later."

Not even knowing what she was supposed to make up for, Chloe Sterling nodded.

Even though she had no idea what she was agreeing to, seeing her nod made the knot of frustration in Jasper Lockwood’s chest loosen just a bit.

’She’ll be sober tomorrow. She’ll remember.’

"Don’t run out again. Sleep, understand?" Jasper Lockwood instructed again.

Chloe Sterling seemed to understand and hummed in agreement.

Jasper Lockwood: "Close your eyes."

The woman obediently closed her eyes.

After a little while, seeing that she wasn’t moving anymore and seemed to be truly asleep, Jasper Lockwood finally got up and left.

Chloe Sterling was indeed asleep. She was even having a pleasant dream, smiling as she slept.

After returning to his room, Jasper Lockwood took another cold shower to quell the heat in his body before finally going to sleep.

「The next morning.」

Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, spilling into the room. Chloe Sterling slowly opened her eyes and stretched lazily as she gazed around the familiar room.

And then, she suddenly remembered. She remembered how she’d gotten back to her room and everything she had done after getting drunk last night. Every single scene played back in her mind, crystal clear.