Chapter 9 The Canine Conundrum

• "Wow, you're quite bold, aren't you?" Pierre uttered in annoyance.
• Safely concealed within his boxers were a pair of golden needles, cunningly disguised as earrings. If he dared to remove them, the truth would be revealed.
• "Are you feeling guilty?" Wendy's suspicion intensified, convinced that Pierre had concealed the earrings.
• "Why would I harbor guilt? I'm simply a bit self-conscious, nothing more. Since you're so eager to see what's inside, allow me to indulge you!" Pierre gritted his teeth and reluctantly removed his boxers.
• "Ah! You creep! I only said it in jest, and you actually went ahead and removed your boxers?"
• Wendy was taken aback by Pierre's actions and swiftly spun around, shielding her eyes and refusing to glance. She had been certain that Pierre wouldn't have the nerve to undress. She thought that if he declined, it would signify guilt. Yet, much to her astonishment, Pierre acted decisively, leaving her caught off guard!
• It left Pierre in a state of astonishment.
• "You asked me to remove my boxers. That does not make me a pervert! What kind of logic is that?"
• As he felt unfairly accused, Pierre felt sorry for himself.
• With her back turned to him, Wendy admonished, "I was merely testing you. There was no need to take it so seriously, you disgusting pervert!"
• At that moment, Pierre grasped the unpredictability of women. It made sense why her grandfather worried she wouldn't attract a husband and compelled him to marry her. Who would marry someone like her on their own volition?
• Only me. I was forced to marry her. Old Mr. Mills tricked him into signing the marriage papers, so Pierre recognized how cunning this elderly man was.
• Luckily, he had to stay married to her for only three months.
• Since he was already involved in this situation, Pierre had no choice but to handle it directly.
• "Enough with the nonsense. Are you still interested in searching? If not, cease accusing me of taking your earrings."
• "Finding the earrings is just a pretext, an excuse to take advantage of me. Your real aim is to peek inside my boxers, isn't it?"
• "I never expected you to be so wild!"
• Accusing Wendy, Pierre retrieved the earrings from his boxers and concealed them in his mouth.
• "You're ridiculous. I'm not interested in taking advantage of you. Pull up your pants already!" Wendy ordered Pierre to put on his boxers as she seethed with rage. His turning of the tables only fueled her anger further.
• Disappointingly, Pierre's readiness to undress confirmed that the earrings weren't concealed there. In the end, she had been defeated. Wendy retreated to the bed, defeated, and feigned a calm search.
• Observing her agitation, Pierre felt a sense of satisfaction. He then approached Wendy with a playful grin, maintaining his facade.
• "W-What are you doing? Please, stay back..."
• With concern evident in her voice, Wendy asked and then recoiled onto the bed, startled by Pierre's sudden approach.
• Pierre's inquiry carried a mischievous glint as he addressed Wendy, "You did mention that if you couldn't find the earrings on me, you'd grant me free rein. So, what's the plan?"
• Wendy, growing increasingly panicked, cautioned Pierre, "Stay back, or I'll scream for help!" She remained seated on her bed, shrinking towards the corner, repeatedly warning him.
• "We're already legally wed, and your grandfather would likely approve if things took a turn between us. Screaming won't do you any good as long as he's present," Pierre remarked with a smirk, leaning in and gently tilting Wendy's chin with his hand.
• In that moment, Wendy appeared casually attired in a white T-shirt adorned with a playful cartoon design across the chest, complemented by snug jeans that accentuated her flawless figure. Her captivating face exuded undeniable charm, making her truly captivating.
• Regrettably, despite her outward beauty, this woman harbored issues. Otherwise, having such a stunning woman as a wife would undoubtedly be a great blessing for any man.
• His words left her with hopelessness, and as a result, she teared up."Don't try to change my mind with tears. It won't work!"
• "Alright, I won't touch you, just stop crying!"
• Initially, Pierre had only intended to frighten Wendy, but his actions had the unintended effect of causing her tears to flow uncontrollably. Seeing her in such distress, he realized he could seize this opportunity to end their relationship tonight.
• However, just as he was about to remove his hand, Wendy bit down on his thumb.
• "Ah! Are you biting me like a dog?" Pierre winced in pain as Wendy sunk her teeth into his hand.
• "Promise me these three conditions, and I will let you go!" Wendy mumbled with Pierre's hand in her mouth.
• Pierre was perplexed by her ability to speak while actively biting someone. Knowing that refusal could result in his thumb being bitten off, Pierre reluctantly nodded his agreement, realizing he had no other option.
• Wendy released his hand.
• Pierre quickly retreated a few paces, seeking to distance himself from the woman who had just bitten him.
• "Firstly, I insist that you refrain from occupying my bed in the future. Secondly, refrain from making any physical contact with me. And thirdly, after three months, I expect no excuses to delay our divorce." Failing to meet these conditions will result in me resorting to extreme measures, including biting, to defend myself."
• After laying out her three conditions and issuing a warning to Pierre, Wendy wiped away her tears. Her warning was unmistakable as her eyes inadvertently drifted towards his boxers.
• "I'm not interested in touching a woman like you. I agree to all three conditions. I'm going to sleep now, so stop disturbing me!"
• Pierre noticed the way Wendy eyed his boxers, sending shivers down his spine. Without hesitation, he acquiesced to her request and made his way to the couch, settling in as he lay down, his thumb still bleeding.
• Wendy couldn't believe how quickly Pierre agreed to her condition, which left her a little surprised.
• Only when Pierre reclined on the couch did she snap out of her trance. As she heard Pierre's whimper of pain, a smirk crept onto her face. Don't think I can't do anything to you!
• Following her muttered self-congratulations, Wendy swiftly cocooned herself tightly in a blanket, leaving only her head peeking out.
• Upon hearing Pierre's snores, she succumbed to drowsiness and drifted into a deep slumber. However, following Wendy's descent into slumber, Pierre, who had been snoring, abruptly opened his eyes.
• He rose silently and made his way to the bathroom, locking the door behind him. Retrieving the pair of earrings from his mouth, he then applied some fresh blood from his injured thumb onto them. Suddenly, the earrings emitted a powerful golden light, casting a few lines of text onto the wall.
• It represented the secondary level mantra of the Wind Control Technique and served as the passcode for the safe deposit box at the bank housing the Dragon Burial Palace.
• The intrusion of a man into her room left her feeling wary, causing her to have a restless sleep. She was soon awakened from her slumber by the golden light seeping through the bathroom door.