"I haven't promised anything yet, but show me the draft when it's done, and I will talk with the board members," Scott said, then he beckoned Brianna over. "Come, jump in."

Brianna shook her head and retreated. "I'm scared of water."

"Scared? Why?"

"I had a terrible fever once when I was little. It was because I stayed outdoors playing with water in the cold winter. My parents said it took me almost one month to recover, and since then, they never allowed me to go into the water again."

Scott listened while recalling the scene when the little girl was trying to save him and fell into the water herself. "How old were you? And where was it?"

Brianna shook her head. "I can't remember."

Usually, people could remember what happened to start at about five years old. She must be too young then if she can't remember at all. The little girl that saved me was about eight or nine. It can't be her. Scott thought and took a look at the corner of her left eye again. No. I remember the little girl has a mole there. But why do I often have the feeling that it's her?!

Scott beckoned Brianna again, "Come, I will teach you."

Brianna shook her head.

"Or I will ask them to stop your mum's treatment now, and you will never see her again." Scott threatened.

Brianna stared at Scott in disbelief, then she bit her lips and went over. "I'm scared." She muttered.

Suddenly, Scott grabbed Brianna's arm and threw her into the water. Brianna screamed and fluttered her arms frantically. She shouted out for help a few times before she felt herself sinking into the water. It was only till then did Scott lift her up. She gasped for air.

It was the cruelest swimming lesson. Brianna wanted to get out of the pool, but Scott kept pushing her back into the water. After a few times, she finally learned the breathing techniques that Scott told her and knew how to float in water.

Exhausted, she leaned onto the wall to take a break. "Not bad. I will show you a few more tips tomorrow night." Scott said with a smile. He watched her quietly for a bit and said, "You have a good figure. If your b.r.e.a.s.ts are slightly bigger, then it would be perfect." He slid his hands down gently between Brianna's b.r.e.a.s.ts.

The water was cool, but his hand was warm. Brianna felt a sudden warmth journey through her body.

Suddenly, he wrapped one hand around Brianna's waist, the other around the back of her neck, and pulled her close to him. He kissed her gently, then eagerly. She could hardly breathe. Meanwhile, he skillfully moved Brianna's u.n.d.e.r.g.a.r.m.e.n.t aside with his fingers, and without any warning, he thrust into her. Brianna gasped. She was tired of her cruel swimming lessons, and she had no more strength to refuse but accept it. Worried about falling into the water, she wrapped her arms around his neck.

He grabbed her b.u.t.t.o.c.k.s while thrusting in her rhythmically. It seemed to never end. Brianna was actually very impressed. She disliked his lack of respect for her, yet at the same time, she couldn't deny the immense p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.

Later, Scott carried her to her room, and he went on for another two hours. He came inside her, on her b.r.e.a.s.ts, and on her stomach.

When Brianna woke up the next day, it was already half-past eleven. She had not heard the alarm at all. On seeing the time on her phone, she literally bounced out of bed. Shit! I overslept again!

Yet as she stood up, she almost collapsed onto the floor. Her lower body was terribly sore, and she recalled what happened last night.

She looked around and heaved a sigh. Scott was gone. She dragged herself into the bathroom, and after a hot shower, she started to feel a bit better.

Though she was in a rush to get to work, the maid stopped her and said that Scott insisted she had her breakfast first.

When she finally sat down by her desk, it was already one in the afternoon.

She took out her drafting tools and started sketching her ideas out. In her head, she saw a pair of rings for a couple, one with seven tiny dark blue crystals circling around a diamond heart for the lady, the other a diamond moon studded in a dark blue heart crystal. They would be both delicate and elegant.

For the other theme, she could see jewels with more bright and colorful crystals, though, of course, she could also use other materials like jade and pearls. Later on, she would design earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that matched.

Brianna spent the whole afternoon working on the first drafts and had only finished one drawing of the rings. In the following few days, Brianna would finish her usual work, like giving Scott massages, making tea, and cooking, then she would stay in her office and work on the designs.

By the fifth day, she had finished the sketches on the rings and also had very clear ideas about the earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that would go with the rings, though she had not drawn them out yet.

***

The hospital rang and asked for the prepayment for the next month's treatment. Brianna had not seen her mother in two weeks. She spoke to Scott to ask for his agreement and went to see her mother.

Having been staying in the best VIP room, with the best treatment and taken care of by the best doctors and nurses, Sue Loren could feel that her health had noticeably improved. She didn't look as pale as she used to.

Brianna saw the changes in her mother and felt grateful for Scott. Despite his mercilessness, he did what he promised. At least, there was nothing to complain about the treatment her mother had received.

Sue sat up and talked to Brianna for a while. Brianna showed her mother the drafts and asked for her advice.