Xie Jiangsheng watched the woman's lightly trembling eyelashes, a dark glint flashing in his eyes. The smile on his lips deepened, exuding an indescribable gentleness and elegance.
His hot breath fanned across her face, his voice low and magnetic, "I was drunk yesterday, everything I said was nonsense. How could you believe those words?"
Shen Yue blinked in surprise, looking up at the man. His alluring peach blossom eyes were filled with intense affection, like a vortex capable of drawing one in.
The man allowed her to look at him frankly, without evasion or pretense, as if the previous night had indeed been nothing more than a farce.
However, Shen Yue had a subtle feeling. After all, who would say such things when drunk?
She wasn't foolish; she was often quite astute.
Xie Jiangsheng looked down and saw Shen Yue still lost in thought, her eyelashes like butterfly wings casting a shadow beneath her eyes. Her collar was wide, revealing half her collarbone, where her fair skin was adorned with the vibrant hue of rose petals.
His self-control seemed like a joke in front of Shen Yue.
He lowered his head and kissed her.
Strangely, despite Xie Jiangsheng's outwardly gentle and composed demeanor, his kisses were fierce, as if he wanted to swallow her whole, terrifyingly so.
Under such an onslaught, Shen Yue had no chance to catch her breath, merely a plaything in the palm of the man's hand.
Her slender, delicate fingers could only grip the man's clothes; there was nothing else she could do.
At times, Xie Jiangsheng was also incredibly clingy, a contrast to his appearance that created a disarming charm. For instance, after the kiss, he didn't pull away but instead held her waist tightly with his strong arms, burying his head in the crook of her neck, his scorching breath reddening her skin. 138 Reading Network.
Shen Yue glanced at the sun outside, feeling a bit anxious, unsure of the time and worried about being late for work and losing her full attendance bonus.
She pushed his head away with one hand, reaching for her phone on the bedside table. Her fingertips brushed against the corner of the phone before the man forcefully pulled her back.
Shen Yue was completely caught off guard, landing squarely against the man's firm chest. Xie Jiangsheng's eyes softened, his voice husky as he held Shen Yue captive in his embrace.
"Yueyue, stay with me a little longer. My head still hurts a bit."
It sounded like a plea.
Shen Yue hesitated. She couldn't abandon her job. She said, "How about you rest a bit longer, and I'll go to work?"
Xie Jiangsheng lowered his lashes, his tone a little distant. "Can't you just not go? I want you to stay with me."
Shen Yue naturally couldn't agree to his request. She had worked hard to find this job, and she was satisfied with the salary. There was no way she would act rashly just because of a man's words.
She affectionately stroked his slightly coarse hair and said softly, "Alright, I'll come back to accompany you as soon as I finish work, okay? It's getting late, and if I don't get up now, I'll be late."
As she spoke, Shen Yue broke free from his embrace and took her clothes to the bathroom. After washing up, she was about to go back into the room to instruct the man to see a doctor if he felt unwell. However, the bed was already empty, the covers in disarray, suggesting the man had left in a less-than-pleasant mood.
Shen Yue sighed and didn't have time to dwell on it. Without even time for breakfast, she hurried off to work.
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"Really, I'm not lying. I saw Shen Yue get into a luxury car when she left work. I didn't get a clear look at the man."
"Tsk tsk tsk, I knew this kind of woman must have some tricks up her sleeve. No wonder she doesn't fancy us."
"Yeah, it all comes down to using her charms, doesn't it? And she acts so proud every day."
Several male waiters and workers leaned together, their expressions a mix of disdain and sarcasm, but deep within their eyes, there was hidden jealousy. By speaking ill of her, they sought to debase Shen Yue into the dirt, thereby highlighting their own supposed superiority.
One of them, his eyes darting around, accidentally spotted a tall, robust man standing in the shadowy corner, startling him.
"Damn it, are you crazy? Don't sneak up on people like that, you'll give them a heart attack!"
Luo Kai's face was expressionless, his shadowed and indifferent features betraying no emotion.