章 213: New threats

Warning: this chapter contains sensitive content. Be warned, read at the reader's risk...

Jasmine had just stepped out of the steaming bath, her skin still damp as she wrapped herself in a plush, white towel. The room was warm, the faint scent of lavender lingering in the air, when a sharp knock broke the tranquility.

"Who is there?" she called out, reaching for her body lotion on the mirror table, her brows furrowing.

"Do I need to introduce myself to my wife before coming in?" a familiar voice answered, the door creaking slightly as it pushed open.

Jasmine rolled her eyes, annoyance bubbling within her. "You should know this is my room, not yours. I decide who enters and who doesn't," she snapped back, her grip tightening on the bottle.

Charles smirked, leaning casually against the doorframe. "That's very rich, wife," he drawled, his gaze lingering on her with a smugness that set his teeth on edge.