Chapter 9 Have Mercy

The Lane residence was located within a mountainside villa area in Aquastead.

Guests were already arriving at the venue.

Kelly had arrived much earlier.

In Nixon's room on the second floor, Kelly and Nixon were tangled up in a bout of passion. After doing the deed, Kelly draped herself across Nixon's body. She wanted to keep seducing him.

But Nixon grabbed her hand and stopped her.

"Uncle Jonathan should be arriving soon. Grandma wants me to welcome him myself. It's a rare opportunity for me, so I can't miss it."

Kelly lowered her gaze in disappointment. She looked adorable and pitiful.

Nixon's heart ached when he saw her like that, but the event today was far too important.

Nixon helped Kelly put on her dress.

She looked like a flawless princess in her white dress. It was her air of purity that made it impossible for Nixon to hold himself back.

"I've never seen you wear this dress before. It looks good. The design is pretty nice."

Nixon made a casual remark, but Kelly's eye