Brian looked at her, his eyes darkening gradually.

“Well, by the way, what the hell is that junior bitch?”

“Junior? Oh, you mean the younger student Sophia brought?”

“Yeah, didn’t we say we’d reject juniors? How did she end up coming?”

“Huh, didn’t you see who’s next door?”

“Next door?”

“Robert!”

“Huh? Robert? And that junior girl?”

Brian suddenly gripped Ashley’s hands tightly, and lowered his head to capture her lips and tongue.

Ashley felt like a small boat, unable to do anything but go along with his movements.

Those girls outside seemed to be addicted to gossip and showed no signs of leaving.

Brian abruptly stopped his actions.

Ashley was barely conscious, aware that people outside were discussing her, but their voices seemed distant and unclear.

Brian raised his hand to brush her hair back and asked in a breathy voice, “Next door, Robert?”

Ashley lightly bumped her forehead against him, pleading for him to end this gentle torment quickly.

Brian’s eyes grew colder.

“Could it be? Robert would go for that kind of girl?”

“She’s quite pretty, didn’t you see? She’s quite hot.”

“Huh, we’re all on strict diets for dancing, afraid that too much flesh would look bad on stage. But look at her, she’s trained herself so well, doesn’t even need to go on stage—just the bed is enough!”

Brian pinched her, causing Ashley’s legs to tremble in pain.

Brian smirked silently, “The feel is indeed good.”

Ashley shook her head, tears splattering in all directions, some falling onto Brian’s lips.

“Alright, come on. Robert isn’t that kind of person. If he really liked that kind of bitch. If he really likes her, there’s no need to wait. Maybe there’s a misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? He’s been giving gifts to the professional course teacher for that Ashley, it can’t be fake, right?”

“Huh? Giving gifts? You mean, bribe? No way...”

“You guys don’t know much. Anyway, go back quickly, or Sophia will scold someone again.”

The girls chatted and left, and soon, the restroom quieted down.

Brian no longer restrained himself, and only when Ashley’s cries grew louder did he finally release his forceful thrusts.

Ashley’s eyes were swollen from crying.

Brian lay against her neck, panting heavily, their sweat mingling and flowing down Ashley’s collarbone.

A small pool of liquid gathered.

Ashley slowly recovered, quietly begging him, “Mr, can you put me down?”

Brian released his hold on her.

Ashley, struggling with weak legs, managed to stand and took off her top to wipe off the sweat.

Fortunately, she was wearing quick-dry clothes today, so she wasn’t worried about her clothes being soaked and revealing anything.

After wiping off the sweat, Ashley put her clothes back on, grabbed some toilet paper, and carefully cleaned herself.

Just as she was doing this, Brian suddenly hugged her waist, using her bent-over position to turn her halfway around, and then, he pressed her down onto the toilet.

Ashley braced herself with one hand on the tank and the other on the lid, turning in terror, “Mr?”

Brian came in again.

Ashley’s voice quickly broke into fragments, and the areas she had just wiped became wet again.

Sweat and tears were spilled everywhere, and Ashley trembled as if all her strength had been drained.

Not being gentle anymore, Brian was now rough, every action filled with a sense of punishment.

“Ashley, don’t forget your place!”

“I don’t have time to play your boring games.”

“What’s given to you, keep it; what’s not, don’t think about it. Ashley, you know my bottom line!”

His voice was deep and hoarse, laced with heavy threats.

He was like a maddened horse, crashing into her uncontrollably.

Ashley almost lost consciousness several times, only to be met with even more intense force from the man.

For a long time.

After it ended, Brian pushed Ashley away, leaning against the partition, breathing heavily.

He tore off a few pieces of paper with one hand, lowering his head to clean the mess below.

Ashley lay on the toilet lid, her legs shaking like leaves in the wind. After a while, she propped herself up and stood. Looking up, she saw Brian already cleaned up and walking towards the door.

“Mr—”

Brian paused, turning back.

Brian, “Take the contraceptive, remember.”

Ashley was stunned, as if nailed to the spot.

...

When Brian returned to the dance studio, Olivia was happily chatting with Sophia.

Seeing him, Olivia immediately took his arm, “Brian, I’ve sorted things out with Sophia!”

“Hmm?”

“Did you forget?” Olivia blinked, “We came today to discuss a collaboration with the dance troupe. My father’s birthday is coming up, and I want to invite them to perform at my home.”

Brian seemed to just remember, “Sorted out?”

“Yeah!” Olivia looked at Sophia, “Sister Sophia agreed, but we still need to discuss the details.”

She lowered her voice, quietly asking Brian, “I want Ashley to join too, is that okay?”

Brian gently brushed a stray hair from her ear, and his gaze was tender and lingering.

Olivia looked at him, with her face flushing unconsciously.

She couldn’t tell if it was her imagination, but she felt that Brian had a faint, alluring scent.

Moreover, his gaze was filled with desire, making him seem like a different person compared to earlier.

Even more attractive, sexy...

Just looking at him made her heart race.

When Brian looked at Olivia, he had a restrained and subtle tenderness, but when he looked at Sophia, his expression turned cold.

“I heard Ashley got in through the backdoor? With her abilities, she probably can’t make it into the Senior Dance Troupe.”

Ashley, enduring discomfort, returned to the dance studio.

Just as she reached the door, she heard this remark.

She stared at Brian in shock.

Her face was pale, with eyes filled with hesitation, fear, and disbelief.

Olivia was also quite surprised.

Sophia hesitated and said, “Well, it’s not exactly a backdoor entry. Ashley is one of the best junior students. Practicing with us should be more than enough.”

But she didn’t mention anything about having her join the Senior Dance Troupe for the performance.

“Is that so,” Brian’s expression remained impassive as he smirked slightly, his deep-set eyes turning even colder, “I thought perhaps it was some help from the neighboring Robert.”

Sophia’s face turned pale.

Olivia sensed Brian’s focus on Ashley and felt a pang of anxiety, instinctively gripping Brian’s hand.

Brian clasped her fingers in response and warned Sophia, “Please ensure the performers’ level.”

Then, turning to Olivia, his expression softened again, “Let’s go, we’re done here.”

Olivia nodded obediently and followed Brian out.

At the door, she saw Ashley was also present. Olivia gave her an apologetic smile but said nothing.

Brian glanced at her briefly but quickly averted his gaze, which made Ashley feel like an illusion.

At the parking area, Brian went to open the car door for Olivia.

Olivia stood still.

Brian looked at her, “What’s wrong?”

Olivia bit her lip, looking at him with a questioning gaze, “Brian, you seem to be very concerned about Ashley...”