* Liar *
Lu Jia slept drowsily that night. All the joints and muscles in her body ached terribly. Strange dreams haunted her thoughts and dragged her into endless abyss. If it weren't for the bright sunlight outside a small window and the noisy footsteps in the corridor, she felt that she could still continue sleeping.
Not only that, the person in his arms gently pulled Lu Jia's hand. The mattress beside him shook slightly, and a low voice whispered in her ear," Lu…Lu?"
Lu Jia slowly opened her eyes, and what she saw in her hazy vision was darkness.
She could hear the sound of her voice, but she could not hear the sound of her voice.
Lu Jia suddenly stiffened. She woke up all of a sudden. After a long time, she finally mustered up the courage to slowly raise her head. What she saw was a slightly protruding Adam's apple on her neck and a clear line on her chin.
Finally, Lu Jia's gaze that was gradually rising stopped. Her eyes were clearly focused on Phoenix's handsome face.
However, at this moment, the corners of his eyes were slightly red, and his grayish-blue eyes were staring at her. His long golden eyelashes trembled slightly, and his red lips opened slightly. His voice was hoarse. His expression seemed to be very calm, but the words he said could not calm Lu Jia at all.
"Can you release me now?"
Lu Jia: …?!
He was a man of the same rank, and he was a man of the same rank.
Lu Jia felt that there must be something wrong with her. Otherwise, why did she always wake up and find herself rolling into someone else's arms?
To be honest, Lu Jia didn't remember anything that happened last night. She could only lower her head and quickly check herself. When she realized that her clothes were completely on, she heaved a sigh of relief.
It was just that his clothes were a little wrinkled. It was estimated that his sleeping posture was not easy to press out.
Thinking of this, she tried her best to widen her eyes at him, trying to make herself look fierce. She stared at Phoenix in front of her."Why didn't you push me away?"
Phoenix sat up and casually put on her coat. Her movements were smooth and neat. She said," You seem to be having nightmares. You only slept peacefully after hugging me."
When Lu Jia heard this, her face flushed red and she was speechless.
Is she that desperate?
" You've been shouting someone's name…Laolu, is that the person you said you were looking for?"
Phoenix had already put on his clothes. He stood by the bed and turned around to look down at Lu Jia, who was sitting on the bed.
Lu Jia didn't expect to hear Old Lu's name from Phoenix. She couldn't help but cover her sore head in frustration. She couldn't help but feel depressed. She had experienced too many things in the past two days. Perhaps it was because of fatigue and panic, she actually dreamed of Old Lu who had been missing for many years.
Phoenix was currently in a state of pursuit, and it seemed that it would be difficult for her to resume her original position in the future. In addition, Lu Jia had a grudge against them for hugging each other last night, so she retorted," Is it important? You can't help me find him now."
As she spoke, Lu Jia, who had a long face, quickly stood up and put on her mountain clothes. She tried to push Phoenix away to wash up in the toilet, but Lu Jia's small body couldn't push him at all. Not only that, in the excessively narrow corridor space, she almost crashed into his arms again.
There was nothing she could do. Lu Jia stood in front of Phoenix. She calmed down a little and took a deep breath." Make way."
Phoenix didn't say anything. She turned her body slightly and finally gave up some space for her strong and tall body. Lu Jia frowned and raised her leg to step over.
……
After Lu Jia washed up, she began to pack her luggage. She had originally brought a large suitcase, but in the end, she only had a small backpack. She felt that she had to return to China as soon as possible. Otherwise, Lu Jia would face all kinds of difficulties and inconveniences, and even unpredictable risks.
Right, yesterday was too tiring. Lu Jia almost forgot to contact Zhang Xiaoxi with WiFi. She must have been anxious after reading that message.
Phoenix walked out of the bathroom after washing up. She quickly got up and took out her phone, which had been turned off, and asked," I haven't contacted my friends for two days. Can I connect to the WiFi here?"
Lu Jia felt that he would agree. After all, she had already done so last time.
Unexpectedly, he only looked down at the phone in Lu Jia's hand, then looked up at Lu Jia's expectant face. He was silent for a while, his Adam's apple trembled slightly, and his lips opened slightly." Sorry, I can't."
Lu Jia looked at him incredulously and asked blankly," Why not? Wasn't it still possible two days ago?"
Phoenix actually didn't want to tell Lu Jia the reason. After all, he had long been used to being arbitrary since he was once in a high position. No one would ever doubt his decision.
But when Phoenix saw her stubborn and clear eyes and her angry lips, she sighed and explained patiently," I guess they've already confirmed your identity. They asked you to connect to the WiFi in that motel to give them the wrong direction. Not now. Once you connect, they'll be able to locate us immediately."
Lu Jia took a long time to digest, but the more she digested, the colder she felt.
…How could it be so fast?
No, of course she would. After all, Phoenix was being hunted by the FBI, which she had long heard of in her films. There were even more powerful organizations that she was unwilling to name.
However, it was only four hours away from Los Angeles Airport. Lu Jia was originally looking forward to arriving at the airport today and buying a ticket to return home.
In the end, Phoenix said that they should have confirmed Lu Jia's identity. Could she really return home safely?
Lu Jia's worries, which had been hidden in her heart, surfaced. She had no choice but to face this problem squarely.
--Will I die in my hometown after traveling with Phoenix for four days?
Do they really believe they know nothing?
Why…why did Lu Jia meet him so unlucky?
The intimacy and flirtation in the small room disappeared instantly. After all, compared to fate, this was nothing.
Perhaps noticing Lu Jia's ugly expression, Phoenix continued," If they have confirmed your identity, they will understand that you were coerced by me. Besides... you can leave the United States as soon as today."
Lu Jia turned her head. Perhaps it was out of uneasiness in her heart, or perhaps it was because she didn't trust Phoenix. She looked up at the man standing in the shadows in front of her. His tall body leaned against the bathroom door, and his eyes drooped.
She insisted." Caspar Phoenix, so... are you really going to let me go in Los Angeles?"
“……”
Phoenix's body moved. He raised his head. There was no emotion in his greyish blue eyes.
Lu Jia suddenly didn't know how to breathe. She looked at him tensely and could only pray in her heart that his answer would be yes.
"Dong dong-"
A sudden knock on the door interrupted the anxious atmosphere between the two of them.
"Hey! Gordon, Clara, are you going to the dining room for breakfast?"
The hotel door was almost soundproof. Sid's loud voice could be heard clearly through the door, and Sandy's soft laughter could be heard faintly.
Phoenix's gaze calmly moved away from Lu Jia's expectant and nervous face and looked up at the door not far away." Thank you. We'll be right there."
After saying that, he quickly lowered his head and looked at Lu Jia. He raised his index finger and made a 'shh' gesture in front of his mouth. However, he said naturally like a boyfriend," Hungry, sweetheart. Let's go have some breakfast first."
Lu Jia's words were stuck in her mouth, and her stomach just so happened to be rumbling. She lowered her head in frustration. Since Sid and Sandy were right outside the door, she obviously could not continue this topic. She could only drag out her tone in frustration."... Okay."
A moment later, Lu Jia followed Phoenix out of the hotel room with a disgusted expression. Sid and Sandy, who were walking in front, didn't notice that there was something wrong with their situation. Instead, they excitedly discussed the upcoming trip to Las Vegas.
All the way to the dining room, they asked for some food, and the four of them sat at a table to eat.
Sandy looked a little lazy and tired, and her gestures were a little charming. She leaned on Sid's strong shoulders and took out her phone to swipe the news on Social networks.
" My cute pumpkin, you're too thin. Eat more!"
As Sid ate, he turned around and enthusiastically fed Sandy. The two of them spread dog food as if no one else was around, making it seem that Phoenix and Lu Jia couldn't be more fake.
However, after half a day of understanding, Sid actually appreciated Phoenix a little more. While feeding Sandy, he did not forget to talk to Phoenix." Brother, I heard that Asian girls are very conservative, but you can't follow their rhythm completely. You should let Clara see the passion of American men. It's good to be like yesterday. You have to let the girl feel your love."
After saying that, he grabbed Sandy beside him and kissed her heavily on the cheek. Sandy raised her head delicately and pushed him away with a smile.
Sid was from Texas, which was very consistent with Lu Jia's stereotype of red necks in the South of the United States. His speech and behavior were somewhat wild and fierce. It was said that those red necks were basically staunch supporters of the Conservative Party. However, he did not know if Sid was like this.
But no matter what, Lu Jia and Phoenix weren't a real couple. Moreover, she was still worried about whether the other party would keep his word and let her leave. Therefore, she wasn't in the mood to play games with him in front of others.
"You're right, Sid. No wonder she's always unhappy."
As she said that, Lu Jia, who was eating, keenly felt his strong and broad palm placed on her waist, causing her to stop suddenly and tremble uncontrollably.
Lu Jia was very ticklish. Although she was wearing clothes, she still subconsciously wanted to shake his hand off.
She was really fed up with all this and just wanted to part ways with Phoenix as soon as possible.
However, Lu Jia subconsciously wanted to pull his hand away, but she didn't expect his strength to be so hard to shake. He even slowly tightened his grip when Lu Jia pulled.
Lu Jia raised her head and glared at him, but Phoenix raised the milk in her hand at this moment and lowered her head to take a sip.
Then, caught off guard, she quickly approached Lu Jia and pecked his plump lips gently. She whispered hoarsely," Good girl, don't move."
The distance between them was too close, so close that Lu Jia seemed to have hallucinations. It was as if Phoenix's usually indifferent gray-blue eyes had become affectionate.
Illusion…it must be an illusion!
Lu Jia's eyes widened, and her face turned red. For some reason, the touch brought her back to the intense kiss from yesterday. Lu Jia first felt her lips go numb, and then she realized that Phoenix had actually flirted with her without any respect. She covered her mouth in anger and anxiety, and raised her hand to slap her.
"Huh? Why are these two people in the video…"
Sandy's confused voice interrupted Lu Jia's movements, causing Phoenix, who was always alert, to quickly raise his head and look in Sandy's direction.
Sid had already sat beside Sandy and stared intently at the video on his phone. As they watched, they raised their heads strangely and sized up Lu Jia and Phoenix in front of them, as if they were comparing them with the video.
Not only that, but the two of them also looked at each other in unison. Finally, they looked at Phoenix with suspicion and wariness.
Lu Jia's heart sank. From her angle, she saw the scene of the confrontation between the two in front of the casino elevator on the other party's phone screen at a glance. Fear instantly enveloped her.
…Could it be that they had been discovered?
No way. They definitely couldn't be caught. Lu Jia felt that she must have been involved in something big. She didn't believe that she could return home safely after Phoenix was arrested.
This video is the best evidence.
Otherwise, it had only been two days. How could a video of an unknown situation in a small casino spread online so quickly, and even reached Sid and Sandy?
Thinking of this, Lu Jia strangely calmed down.
Phoenix on the screen was carrying Lu Jia, who was constantly struggling, on his shoulder. It was obvious that he was threatening him.
As long as Sid and Sandy were convinced that they were indeed a good couple, they would be able to stop doubting it.
Thinking of this, Lu Jia's raised hand quickly changed its movements and intimately placed it on Phoenix's neck. Her heart thumped, and her breathing was heavy and hot. She kept approaching this man who brought her pain and disaster.
Lu Jia clumsily pressed her lips against Phoenix's lips. Under his slightly surprised gaze, she imitated what he had done to her earlier.
However, Lu Jia still missed the point. She only felt that his straight nose was in the way. She felt that her nose was about to be deformed.
Almost at the same time, she felt that the hand at her waist was exerting more force. Even though it was through her clothes, it was deeply digging into the soft flesh at her waist. Phoenix seemed to be very satisfied with Lu Jia's initiative, and a muffled smile came from his chest. He turned his head, and his straight nose bridge gently avoided Lu Jia's lips. He gently held Lu Jia's lips and licked them with the tip of his tongue.
However, unlike Lu Jia's flustered expression, Phoenix restrained his breathing and patted Lu Jia's trembling back with his big palm reliably. Then, he slowly let go of her.
Before he left, he strategically approached Lu Jia's ear." Don't be afraid."
As a woman, Sandy understood women's psychology the best. Seeing Lu Jia kiss Phoenix on the lips, she immediately heaved a sigh of relief and pushed her phone in front of them with a smile." The news is really catching wind. It actually says that you kidnapped Clara..."
Phoenix didn't put her face in front of the phone. Instead, her expression suddenly darkened, and she even became frightened and helpless.
"I didn't expect…"
"They actually used such methods to capture me."
Lu Jia was stunned. If she didn't know clearly that Phoenix's face was always calm and unemotional, she would have been fooled.
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