The Devil's Good Girl
Chapter 56: Art of Seduction

Chapter 56: Art of Seduction

[Flashback]

Fil tossed and turned on the bed, getting more and more irritated at every minute that passed. She threw herself one more time, lying flat on her back.

"Why can’t all these embarrassing thoughts fill my head now?" she grumbled, clasping the sheets tightly.

Every time she closed her eyes, her mind would pull her into an embarrassing memory. Most of them were situations with Vincent and his friends, which she made herself believe were ’normal’ in the past. But now that she had a clearer head, she realized those ’normal’ situations were just too embarrassing for the present Fil.

They were plain disrespect, and she let them.

"I really hate myself for thinking they’re my friends," she mumbled, sitting upright in frustration. "I have a meeting tomorrow, but I can’t sleep."

Fil glanced at the digital clock on the bedside table, frowning upon seeing the time. It was already past midnight, but her mind was too active. Sighing, she dragged herself away from the bed to get a glass of water. After filling up the glass and chugging it down in one go, she went back to the bedroom to try to sleep.

But just as she went back to bed and was about to lie down, her phone flashed. She turned to the side table, checking who it was.

[From: Darling

Touch down.]

Fil cocked her head to the side, only to remember he told her he would fly out.

[To: Darling

Good to hear.]

[From: Darling

Why are you still awake? Waiting for my message?]

"I wish?" she rolled her eyes and sighed. "If only that’s the problem, but it’s not."

Before Fil could decide whether to reply or ignore and pretend to be asleep, Jackson’s contact name was already on the screen. He was calling, making her hesitate. But in the end, she still answered.

"Halo!" Jackson greeted with a thick foreign accent. "Happy now?"

"Why would I feel happy?" she muttered. "You always call me every day." — even though sometimes, the calls would only last for less than a minute.

"Well, hearing your voice makes me over the moon."

Fil chuckled weakly.

"So? Why do you sound upset?" he asked. "One great thing about having money is that I can afford people to do most of the work for me. In other words, I have time to talk while others process whatever papers I need."

Fil bit her lips, not sure if she should tell him her dilemma. But then again, Jackson was the only person who was there for her and would understand her.

"Did I mention that Vincent invited me to a party this weekend?" she started with hesitation in her voice, hearing him hum shortly. "I don’t know if I should go or not."

"And why is that?"

"I don’t know?" she shrugged. "I hate them, but — but I don’t know where to start."

Fil drew a deep breath and then huffed sharply. "If you were in my shoes, what would you do?"

"I’ll touch myself."

"Jack."

"Darling," he corrected. "If you’re asking for Master Jack’s expertise in temptation and seduction, you have to give me something."

Fil pressed her lips together, puffing her flustered cheeks. "Da — dar — nevermind."

"Haha. Never mind, indeed," he laughed playfully, making her glare at her phone. "Just practice in the mirror and say it to me right in front of my face. Otherwise, I’m going to fly back and land straight to your place."

"Haha." Fil laughed nervously. "You don’t mean that, do you?"

Jackson arched a brow. "Want to bet?"

"Nope!" she shook her head profusely, clearing her throat as she tried to set the topic back. "So? What do you think should I do?"

"Sweetheart, I’ve seen your so-called friend’s photos," Jackson dawdled, taking his precious time to keep her on the line. "And I will tell you one thing. You’re the only one I’d fuck."

Fil almost choked on her own breath upon hearing his ’expert’ advice.

"Even if I become a woman, I won’t let them screw me. I’m too beautiful."

Fil could imagine him flipping his hair, fluttering his thick lashes, and the air around him was sparkling while saying that. Even for a man, he was too beautiful like a rare masterpiece.

"My point is, you are one of a kind, sweetheart. I wouldn’t be your willing mistress and concoct my evil plans to ascend from mistress to legal wife if you aren’t."

Her brows rose as she listened to him attentively.

"Just one smile, one careful touch, and one meaningful look. You’ll be able to get any man wrapped around your cute little pinky," he added seductively. "Let them have a glimpse of you, but don’t be an open book. Leave something to the imagination."

"Do you get what I’m saying, sweetheart?" he continued in the same tone. "Leave crumbs on your trail and be patient. Your target will catch up. It’s not like you don’t know where to start or what to do, but just not confident enough if you can pull it off."

Jack paused as he smirked. "If you managed to make me dance to your tune, you don’t have to lift a finger to those piles of trash."

A smile slowly appeared on her face as she nodded. "Strangely enough, that encouragement is motivating."

Having someone like Jackson around her was flattering and ego-boosting. He wasn’t just anyone, but a whale in this sea. And that already spoke volumes.

"Kiss me later if you’re grateful."

"I will."

"Oh?" Jackson loosened his tie. "I guess I’m flying back sooner than expected."

Fil chuckled, relieved she answered the late-night call. She drew another deep breath, nodding to herself.

"I can do this."

"I’m shaking my pom-poms for you."

******

[PRESENT TIME]

Fil and Marcus stared at each other with him still holding her arms. Fil mentally smiled, recalling that conversation she had with Jackson not long ago. He was right. Now not only did she catch Marcus’ attention, but this situation would etched in his mind.

"What is going on?"

Suddenly, Marcus snapped back to the current lapse when he heard Vincent. Turning their heads, Fil and Marcus saw Vincent looking at them in dismay. His expression darkened as he darted his eyes to where Marcus was holding and then to the shocked look on Marcus’s face.

"Let go of my fiancee, Marcus."

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