Chapter 171
Chapter 171 Every Move Of Hers Is Sensuous
Clayton couldn’t help but laugh at Willow’s words. Does she really think I’m someone like Mason, whom she can manipulate with ease?
“Clayton, why are you looking at me like that? Don’t you believe me? Every word I say is true. I really like you a lot. In fact, I’m willing to sacrifice everything for you.” Confident in her beauty, Willow was sure her pitiful look would be able to melt any man’s heart.
Instead, Clayton tightened his grip on her.
“Is that so? Are you really sure that you like me and truly understand what kind of person I am?”
Clayton’s reaction wasn’t what she had expected, causing her to feel at a loss.
“Clayton, how can I prove myself to you?”
“The man with your sister. Do you know him? He’s someone that I detest.” Clayton released her chin and gently stroked her beautiful face.
“Do you mean Tanny? I hate his guts too. However, what are you expecting me to do? He’s Sophie’s boyfriend, and I’m powerless against him.” When the image of Tristan emerged in her mind, it was still enough to cause her heart to race.
So what if that’s the case? She’s still Sophie’s man and will never be mine. Furthermore, what’s the use of him being better looking than Clayton? As long as I can become Clayton’s girl, my rise to success will be assured.
“I’m not expecting you to do anything. Do I look like someone like that? You know how much I treasure the woman I love. It’s just that he’s an eyesore to me. Since you claim that your feelings for me are
true, let’s see how you prove it.” No sooner had Clayton spoken than he ordered the driver to send Willow home.
Despite her unwillingness to leave, Willow was cognizant that her refusal would only end up infuriating him.
“Clayton, remember to call me.” Willow then got into the car.
Right after she did, Clayton took out a wet napkin and methodically wiped his hands with it.
Since daybreak was upon them, Sophie didn’t return to Wisteria Apartments. Instead, Tristan went with her to the hospital.
By the time they arrived, Josiah was already awake, but he was still breathing through the ventilator and unable to speak.
After Sophie sat by his side for a while, she had to leave the room when the nurse came in to give Josiah’s body a wipe.
Nonetheless, Tristan remained inside. After taking the towel from the nurse’s hand, he personally rubbed down Josiah and did so attentively.
Meanwhile, Morgan was moved by Tristan’s gesture.
It’s rare for young men nowadays to be willing to do the dirty work. Most of the time, they are just preoccupied with making money. Unlike them, Mr. Tristan is willing to go the extra mile for Ms. Tanner in spite of his distinguished position in society. Therefore, he must truly be enamored with her.
Josiah, too, could feel how caring Tristan was. Even his own son wasn’t bothered to wipe his body for him.
Tristan is really sincere.
“Old Mr. Tanner, don’t worry. Soph managed to catch a few hours of sleep after going back.”
Well aware of Josiah’s concern for Sophie, Tristan updated him on what they did over the last few hours while wiping the former down.
“Mr. Tristan, let me do it.” When Tristan was about to pour off the water, Morgan stopped him at once.
With no intention of insisting, Tristan rolled-down his sleeves.
“Ms. Sophie, you can go back in now, as Mr. Tristan is done cleaning Old Mr. Tanner. He really is a good catch. For him to be willing to do something like that for you, he must really like you a lot!” Morgan exclaimed.
Stumped for a response, Sophie walked by him and entered.
Inside, she saw Tristan and Josiah getting along very well with each other. At the same time, sweat was beading off Tristan’s forehead after wiping Josiah earlier.
Taking out a few pieces of tissues, she instinctively wiped his sweat away for him, and that was the first time she had ever done something like that.
Since he was taller than her by an entire head, she had to tiptoe just to reach him.
Evidently, the height difference between them was simply perfect.
Watching how caring they were to each other, Josiah’s eyes glistened in approval.
This is such a perfect scene that I just wish I could freeze it for eternity.
“That’s enough.” Tristan grabbed her hand and helped her to the chair beside Josiah’s bed. “Ignore me. Just stay with Old Mr. Tanner.”
All of a sudden, Tristan’s phone rang.
“I’ll take the call outside. Call me if you need anything.”
With that, Tristan exited the ward.
Watching the door close behind him, Sophie noticed the warmth he brought into her life every time he was by her side.
“Soph,” Josiah called out to her, causing her to turn back around.
“Grandpa, what is it? Do you need anything?”
“Oh, Soph. I really think that Tristan is a wonderful man. Even though he is much older than you are, the age difference doesn’t matter as long as he treats you well. The only thing I wish for is for you to be happy.” Having not said a word for more than ten hours, Josiah sounded hoarse when he spoke.
Sophie nodded in response.
“Grandpa, I know that. Don’t worry. I’ll definitely not let happiness slip through my hands.” Even though she was young, she wasn’t blind to who was good to her.
When it was past nine in the morning, Willow arrived at the hospital. The moment Charmaine saw her, she pulled the former aside.
“What took you so long? Your grandpa has already woken up a long time ago.”
“So what? I’m not a doctor. What’s the use of me being here? Grandpa has never been bothered with me. In his eyes, the only granddaughter he has is Sophie,” Willow grumbled in indignance, for Josiah’s bias had always been a thorn in her heart.
“Why are you complaining so loudly? Don’t you want any of the Tanner family assets?” Charmaine pulled her aside.
“Mom, I’m busting my butt trying to get Clayton to like me. As long as I marry him, the Tanner family’s meager assets mean nothing to me.” Just the thought of the prestige that came with being Clayton’s wife caused Willow to feel like she was on cloud nine.
“Does Mr. Zales really like you?” Charmaine, too, was delighted to hear the news.
“Mm-hmm, I’ll definitely make him fall for me,” Willow declared resolutely.
As long as he falls head over heels for me, he will be eating out of my hand.
“Willa, make sure you give it your all. As long as you are accepted by the Zales family, you will be a cut above the rest.” Charmaine’s only goal in life was to climb the social ladder.
“Mom, don’t worry. I’ll definitely not disappoint you.”
“Let’s go and see your grandpa.” Charmaine then led Willow to the ward. When they ran into Sophie, Willow snorted in response.
What’s the use of you having so many men by your side? As long as I’m able to reel Clayton in, all those men are nothing compared to him.
Fantasizing about the future put Willow in a buoyant mood, causing her to ram into Sophie’s shoulder on purpose.
Sophie’s brows knitted by reflex. “Are you blind?”
Willow sneered as she racked her brains for a response that would inflict misery upon Sophie.
