The story started on their first encounter. Something inside her urged Vanessa to offer him herself so that he could have a child. A beautiful story began but was cut short when she left right after a little girl was born. Four years later, he again found her in front of his eyes. But she was horrified when the little girl thought the diapers she had brought were a gift "I couldn't tell her that her mother abandoned her!" He explained. He would rather lie to his daughter than let her be disappointed in her mother. After all, he had always been sure that she would return one day!
Y City, late autumn, JL Hot Spring.
Terence Ji placed his arms on top of the stone pavement and tried to relax himself. He sighed, allowing himself to thread deeper into relaxation.
It seemed as if time had stopped around him. The ripples created by the calming spring water echoed from the back of his ears.
Bubbles appeared in the surface. Terence Ji had been observing them for two minutes. He spread out his arms and stared, waiting quietly.
Once another two minutes had passed, the spring water splashed and quivered. Suddenly, a woman rose from the spring's depths, panting as if her life depended on it. Her whole body was drenched, and she wiped her face, revealing her large eyes and delicate features.
Although Terence Ji didn't say anything, his stare put on great pressure around her.
The woman turned her back on him, gritting her teeth. Once she got a hold of herself, she turned around. The shrewd look in her eyes had disappeared.
"Terence Ji, the newcomer in Y City. Not only did he abandon his family background when he came to the city two years ago, but he also established a foothold in the city at the age of 26. Not only is he incredibly influential, but he's also dubbed as the Golden Bachelor. Tell me, is that you?"
It would be hard to even get an appointment with him, let alone meet him.
Crossing his arms over his chest, Terence Ji gazed at the woman up and down before nodding. His eyes flashed.
The woman took another deep breath. "I'm Vanessa Wu. I graduated with a major of Civil Engineering at Y University." Before she could say anything more about herself, she stopped. Given the man's cold look, it seemed that she should get straight to the point. "I want to make a deal with you."
"With what? Your body?" He sneered.
His words were like sharp knives, but she didn't bother. "It's not much of a deal. All I want is to give you a baby. After that, you'll never see me again."
She was about to continue when he interrupted her, "How much is it?"
It didn't take a psychologist to know how much he hated the woman's guts.
Vanessa Wu's face flushed. "I've already told you that I don't need anything else. All you need to do is to provide your sperm, and that's it."
Terence Ji just sneered. His gaze darkened.
Even if his eyes were cold and indifferent, she couldn't help but fall deeper into them. They say that the eyes are the window to one's soul, and she could already tell how complicated his soul must be.
"If I wanted a child, I can find a woman I love to give birth for me. It's not difficult." Terence Ji glanced at her. "I'd rather my child to grow up in a happy family, so your deal means nothing to me. Even then, who even told you I'd want a child in the first place?"
She pursed her lips. "Do you know Kelly Wu?"
Terence Ji raised his head slightly.
"I heard that you came to Y City to find her. Well, I know exactly where she is."
At first, Vanessa Wu didn't want to mention the woman's name, but if she didn't, the man wouldn't even allow her to get closer.
She sat at the other side of the spring, letting the hot air envelope her completely.
Terence Ji gazed at her coldly. Obviously, the woman was well-prepared, but unfortunately, he wouldn't be moved by such a tactic. "She has hidden from me for more than two years, which means that she wants nothing to do with me as her brother. Do you really think I'll want to find her?"
In her ears, the word 'brother' became 'lover'.
The man was shameless!
Vanessa Wu couldn't help but feel sorry for the woman. Two years ago, Kelly Wu had gotten brain cancer, so she moved to Y City to treat herself.
As the cancer spread, her memory gradually faded. In fact, there were even days when she forgot who she was.
However, there was one name she kept in her heart. Whenever Vanessa Wu came to see her, she had seen the name in scraps of paper scattered across Kelly's room. It was Terence Ji.
Thinking of the poor girl, Vanessa's heart clenched. "You asshole," she spat.
As she spoke, she raised her hand and splashed some water on the man. Terence's face was now drenched with hot water.
He swam to her side and wrapped his arms around her thin waist, pulling her against him.
She instinctively resisted. Her arms waved around as she tried her best to push him away, but it seemed to have encouraged him to tighten his hold. "Didn't you say that you'll provide me with a baby? And you're already resisting?"
At his words, she gave up. With Kelly's final wish echoing in her mind, she shut her eyes and prepared herself. After all, it was what she was destined to do.
As he had gotten closer and closer to her, she became even more tensed. Every cell in her body was reacting to the man's touch, sending shocks through her entire system.
She exhaled.
Her life had always been filled with sadness. In the past twenty-two years, she had always been enduring the pain of heart disease. Now that she was out of the hospital, she found herself swimming around the sea of her own. This time, when she drowned in her own sea of sorrows, she was afraid that no one would save her.
But if Vanessa didn't do anything, she might regret it all her life.
Terence leaned in a bit more towards her face. Once they were millimeters apart, he clenched his jaw. "No." Without another word, he threw her deep into the waters.
Vanessa's clothes were even more drenched now. She dragged her exhausted body into the pavements. Even her phone had soaked up all the water that it couldn't be turned on.
Gritting her teeth, she must get his consent today.
Now that they were near the steps, Vanessa stared at him for a few minutes. Before he could walk away, she began to take off articles of her clothing.
This was the first time in her life that she had to do this for a man.
And it was degrading!
Terence only stared at her coldly. A sneer carved the corners of his mouth.
But if she didn't seize her opportunity today, she wouldn't have such a chance in the future.
If he still refused after this, then she might as well give up. At least, she came out saying that she had done all she could.
Terence could feel the tension rippling across his body as her cold lips brushed against his. He instinctively held her waist and pressed her against the wall.
"You're playing with fire, woman."
He pinched her chin and stared at her.
She subconsciously bit her lip and lowered her gaze.
Vanessa thought that she wouldn't be this timid when it came to the actual thing.
In fact, upon looking into his lustful gaze, she couldn't help but shiver and cower against the wall.
Although Terence had been used to women trying to seduce him, there was just something about her that unnerved him. He just couldn't get enough of her.
Suddenly, a drop of cold water fell from the sky, knocking him into consciousness.
The vicious rain extinguished his desire.
The weather made Vanessa want to scream in frustration. She stared at the rain as if she wanted to burn the skies herself. "Well? Can we make an appointment?" she murmured.
With a darkened face, he got dressed himself. Once he was finished, he glared at her. "I'll consider what you've said."
After what had happened two years ago, Terence had never cared much for women. In fact, he never had any feelings for any woman for two years, except now.
His body was still burning from her touch. Although dulled by the cold rain, he could still feel it. Without another word, he turned around and left.
Once she saw his retreating figure, the cold rain made her shiver. She wanted to head back up, but her clothes were all wet. She decided to dive into the hot springs again.
A man in a black suit placed a set of woman's clothes onto one of the tables. "Vanessa," he called.
When she raised her head, the man automatically turned around.
He was Jeremiah Mo, Terence's special assistant. As long as it was about his boss, he was assigned to handle both personal and official affairs of the company. In fact, Vanessa had been able to enter the JL Hot Springs because of him.
Once she finished dressing up, she kicked him. "If you send me into the hot springs, the least you can do is give me an oxygen tank. I was almost suffocated."
"If you are equipped with an oxygen tank, how could you carry out your plan?" He snorted. "Well? Did it happen?"
"What do you think? If he had done, then I would've already popped open a champagne."
She sighed in frustration.
In fact, she was already so close to succeeding. If it hadn't been for the rain, she would've already gotten him!
Hearing this, Jeremiah Mo didn't know whether he should be happy or worried. "Do you really have to repay her this way? She's dead. She wouldn't know what you've done. Do you really think Kelly would like this?"
Her expression changed, and she lowered her gaze. "She's not dead," she snapped. "She'll always be in my heart."
Jeremiah Mo and Terence were at the airport. With a luggage in his hand, Jeremiah stared at the gates. "Mr. Terence, I've already made a list of what we have to do during the trip. Madam has asked and called you to come home for dinner. Would you–"
"In the future, you can refuse such a thing." Terence wore sunglasses, and his collar was popped open. It was undeniable that his features were still the main attraction.
He walked across the hall of the airport, and people stopped and peered at him, thinking that he was some big star.
After getting on the private plane, Terence pinched the space in between his eyebrows.
Someone handed him a cup of coffee, and he took it.
However, the one didn't leave.
When Vanessa's beautiful smile came into view, he sneered. It seemed that there was a mole beside him.
"Well, Mr. Terence, is there anything else I can do for you?"
"Yes."
He handed the coffee back to her. The woman could really do anything. He wouldn't be surprised if she drugged him.
Her eyes glinted. However, her fury already burned him to death in mind. "What?"
Terence leaned against the seat comfortably and said coldly, "Stay away from me."
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?
"Carroll Brown is dead! But you have to marry him in your sister's name." My mother said to me in a cold tone. My sister was engaged to the hottest billionaire. It should have been a perfect marriage. Unexpectedly, Carroll was dead in an accident. My sister didn't want to become a widow, so she forced me to marry her dead fiance. And I had no right to refuse her. Actually, I was the biological daughter of the Smith family. My sister was an adoptive one. My sister and I had been swapped at the hospital when we were just born. My parents had already had a deep relationship with her. So they chose to sacrifice me. On the wedding day, I was taken to the mourning hall. "Ma'am, please keep Master company and let him feel warm." The housekeeper said with a cold expression. I couldn't help but look up at the portrait above the coffin, and my heart skipped a beat at this glance. The man in the portrait was more handsome than the superstars in Hollywood. Carroll Brown? My dead husband? Wow, he was really handsome! I didn't know how long had passed when my stomach began to rebel. After one glance at the coffin, I swallowed my saliva and then begged with my fingers crossed. "Mr. Carroll, I'm starving! May I eat your pastries? You don't mind, do you?" "I do." "Ah!" Scared, I broke out in a cold sweat. My legs went limp, and I fell to the ground. I shouted, "Ghost!" Carroll curled his lips, leaned over, and touched the black coffin. "Mr. Carroll has risen from the dead. What do you think of this headline tomorrow?"
Daisy is the illegitimate daughter of Mr. Hubert. His company went bankrupt, so he asked for help from Drkov's house. They agreed to help Mr. Hubert but with one condition. One of his two daughters must marry their nephew - Atlas Drkov. Atlas Drkov is a billionaire but he is disabled and uses a wheelchair. Yaretzi - daughter of Mr. Hubert's official wife - does not accept marrying a disabled man. She and her parents made a plan. They kidnapped Daisy's mother, threatened her, and forced her to marry Atlas. To save her mother, she accepted. However, after getting married, she fell in love with this man, and so did he. Difficulties start from here.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"