Though they clearly hadn’t done anything last night, Xavia couldn’t help but notice how tired her legs were. Speaking of last night… After turning to look at the empty spot beside her, she noticed a note lying on the nightstand… ‘I made some oatmeal for you, and you just need to warm it up in the microwave. I know how exhausted you were last night, which is why I didn’t wake you up. As for your ride home… I’ve prepared someone to send you back once you’re done eating. Be ready for your next surprise, alright? Love you- Honey.’ Upon reading all that, she couldn’t help but blush. When he mentioned how exhausted she was, it almost felt like they had done something special last night… Regardless, she couldn’t help but feel slightly touched. After all, she knew how busy he was, yet he had taken the time to not only write that message, but also prepare some breakfast for her. What’s more, he was apparently already planning for her next surprise… What a man to still want to finish her b
...Plenty of people wanted to meet him, so why the commotion? Frowning slightly, he then turned to look at the man before saying, “Calm down. Not even the President’s arrival warrants such panic.” “N-no, you don’t get it! There’s a mad woman outside in a helicopter who’s demanding you to meet her! Though that wouldn’t usually be a problem, we’re worried that all that hullabaloo will interfere with our lab equipment!” Zivon didn’t even need to think twice to know who that woman was. Sighing in response, he then handed his work to a reliable professor before heading outside… Shortly after, he was greeted by the sight of a jet-black helicopter hovering outside the lab… And as if that wasn’t already flashy enough, the side of the vehicle was imprinted with the red words, ‘Young Master Burton’s exclusive aircraft!’. Feeling a headache coming, Zivon then squinted at the pilot’s seat… and sure enough, that damned Stella was there! Realizing that he had seen her, Stella winked at him a
“Come to think of it, you were busy fighting wolves at the time, but even so, your fire to survive burned brighter than ever. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were different from the others. That you could be the greatest soldier to ever live if you so chose to… Alas, you refused to go down that path, and you instead returned to the business world.” “Though it was a saddening fact, I had to admit that someone both capable and rich was probably going to be more attractive than a man who just possessed the former trait. With that said, I was already prepared to get my parents to engage us that year. After all, our familial backgrounds made us a perfect match for each other.” “Alas, things were chaotic at the borders for quite a few years… and by the time I finally completed my mission, I learned that you already had another woman’s children. It doesn’t help that I eventually learned that she’s actually my cousin! Don’t you find the situation rather laughable…? Regardless, I’m fi
Had any other adventure-loving man heard those words, they would’ve surely been swooned by Stella’s speech. Alas, Zivon wasn’t some nobody, and after squinting back at her, he icily replied, “…Do you know how tempted I am to just drop you off right now?” Naturally, his response startled her. Was he not moved at all after everything she had done…? Pursing her lips, she eventually replied, “…Are you just saying that because you don’t want to admit that you’ve fallen for me?” “I have nothing more to say to such a thick-skinned woman.” Before Stella could even reply, Zivon suddenly let go of her! In that second of imbalance, Stella saw her life flashing before her eyes… but thankfully, she was able to snap out of it in time to cling tightly to his body! Now as pale as a sheet, the horrified woman yelled, “Y-you actually let go of me…?! Don’t you realize how high we are…?! Had I not caught you in time, I could’ve easily died-” “So you’re aware. Then why didn’t you put on your fuck
With her torso now facing the earth, Stella couldn’t help but yell, “I already agreed to your deal…! What the fuck is this?!” “Sorry, but I refuse to be face-to-face with you since that would sadden Xav. However, I don’t mind letting you go if that’s what you want.” …Only God knew how much she wanted to murder him right now…! How the hell had Xavia even fallen for such an annoying bastard…?! Either way, it was about twenty minutes later when both of them landed safely… However, before Stella could even breathe a sigh of relief, Zivon tossed her onto the snow, causing her to roll for a while before finally stopping! Just when she thought he couldn’t possibly get any more inconsiderate, she heard him growl, “Land the helicopter and bring me back to the lab. Now. Following, we’ll both go our separate ways!” Sneering in response, she then dusted the snow off her body before scoffing, “Way ahead of you…! I may have loved you once, but I’d be a fool to marry such an uncaring man…!”
The wedding was just around the corner, and if he didn’t resume research soon, then he wouldn’t be able to put things into motion in time! Looking around, he couldn’t help but rub his aching forehead. All around them were dense forests that were covered with snow. To make matters worse, they didn’t even have extra food or clothes, and he was pretty sure that there were going to be wolves nearby. If they didn’t act quickly, then death would surely come for them! Stella herself was currently brimming with remorse. After all, she knew better than anyone just how dangerous this forest was. The area was extremely secluded too, and from what she remembered, patrol teams would only scour the location once per week. Though she had chosen this place so that she could be alone with him, she found it rather ironic that she now wanted to be nowhere near him! Feeling extremely bitter, Stella growled, “…Stop looking around, it won’t help. The only path back to civilization requires a three-d
Feeling that they may have gotten into an accident, Xavia quickly got Ian to send her over to their grandparents’ house… Upon arriving, she was quick to say, “Grandpa? Stella took Von off somewhere, and I haven’t been able to contact either of them. Could you please try to call them?” When he heard that, Julian simply replied, “Ah, don’t worry about that. This is all part of her plan.” “…Come again?” “Basically, since she only has a few days left before the challenge ends, she bought a helicopter and brought him to the place where they first met. She intends to stay there with him for a few days before allowing him to return.” …Wasn’t… This technically a kidnapping? Feeling more flabbergasted than anything, Xavia muttered, “…Isn’t this a bit too much?” Sensing the dissatisfaction in her tone, Julian replied, “It’s only fair for her to do this much. Remember, you were the ones who gave her this chance. Don’t worry, she knows when to give up, and if he remains unmoved by the
What’s more, there was always a chance of an accident occurring… Upon hearing that, Dolly couldn’t help but sigh. So this was what true love looked like… This was nothing like her relationship with Kevin. By this point, she didn’t even care if he touched her after sleeping with other women outside, just as long as he took a shower first upon returning… Shaking her head, Dolly then said, “…Don’t worry, I’m sure he’ll be fine… In fact, why not take the chance to make a bet out of this? If he makes it out fine, then I win. That means that you’ll have to properly read that book I gave you before and use the skills you’ve learned on your wedding night! If you win, however, then you’re free to punish me however you like.” …That book… Was seriously graphic and professional! Blushing just from the thought of possessing that book, Xavia couldn’t help but grumble, “…That’s a bit too much, don’t you think…?” “Hey, it’s a small sacrifice compared to everything that that excellent man has d
Staring in shock at the kneeling man, Yulia mustered her remaining sanity as she replied, “B-but you’re younger-” “Even if that’s the case, doesn’t that mean that I’m much more ‘capable’ than your older pursuers…?” …Why were his words so suggestive all of a sudden?! Forcing herself to calm down, she took a deep breath before saying, “…Elliot, I’m not sure what spurred this decision, but… I’m not the one for you. Please find someone your age. I’m sorry.” After saying that, she strode straight for the car… but before she could start the engine, she couldn’t help but notice how desolate he looked standing under the pouring rain… Clenching her fists, it took her a while to finally sigh and walk back to him… “…Are you really sure about this?” asked Yulia, much to Elliot’s delight. “I am! Please! Give me a chance! You won’t regret it!” …When he put it that way, all Yulia could do was help him up before finally deciding to return his kiss… Sure, things had taken a sudden, unex
She stared in horror as he removed his shirt right there and then! “W-what are you doing?!” yelped the startled woman as she quickly looked the other way. “…Huh? I mean, I’m drenched, so…” “E-even so, you shouldn’t change right in front of me!” “…Yulia, we bathed together as children… It’s not like you haven’t seen everything already…” “Y-you can’t compare that to this situation…!” “Fine, fine, I… Um… Go cook, I guess… I’ll go get a change upstairs first…” muttered Elliot as he headed upstairs. Yulia herself had to try her best to calm down! After all, Elliot had been plaguing her mind in the past few days, and… she even had dreams where he had… …No! She couldn’t be thinking about such things! She needed to cook! Maybe that would help get her mind out of the gutter! Once that was done, she’d leave and finally start devising a plan to get rid of him…! As Yulia scurried off, Elliot himself was currently staring at an old photo that showed him eating some candy in Yulia’
Just as she had arrived at her car, the president of the Halls Group suddenly walked up to her, a bouquet in hand! The Halls Group had collaborated several times with the Burtons before, and because of that, she was well acquainted with the man. Sadly, he had also proposed to her on multiple occasions… and though she kept rejecting him, he never seemed to get the hint! “There you are, Miss Burton… Since you’re off work, I was wondering if you’d join me for dinner tonight…” asked the charming man. Feeling awkward, she was just about to come up with an excuse when Elliot suddenly grabbed her by the waist and said, “Oh? Another one of your admirers, Yulia…? Sorry, but she already has a boyfriend, my man. If that doesn’t deter you enough, then you should know that she prefers her partners younger. Now please leave.” Startled to hear that, the man glanced at Yulia, his eyes begging for an explanation… Yulia herself was eager to just escape this embarrassing situation, but before s
With that tale done, it was now time to return to Yulia’s story… Ever since she was a child, she had undergone countless hardships with her mother… and even after she was able to reunite with her father, things didn’t go much easier from there. To make matters worse, Fabiola ended up getting kidnapped for the longest time, resulting in Frank ending up the way he was today… Because of all that, it only made sense that she’d mature much sooner than others her age, and unlike the naïve girl she used to be, she was an extremely competent woman today. Alas, because of how used she became with working, she soon lost the urge to find herself a romantic interest… Things continued that way until… Well, that time that Elliot… …Wait, what was she thinking?! He was younger than her, for heaven’s sake! Quickly shaking her head, she attempted to force herself to concentrate on work again… But before long, a knock was heard on the door. After being allowed in, the department manager entered t
Knowing that there was no point in keeping things a secret anymore, Rea took a deep breath before saying, “…Alright, so… The truth is, I’ve always been highly competent, but… I’ve been pretending to be useless just so that you’d eventually marry me… The trip my parents are taking… That was my suggestion too…” Feeling speechless, it took Frank a long while to reply, “…So you weren’t really drunk when you did all that last night?” Pursing her lips, Rea awkwardly muttered, “…I wasn’t… Luna suggested it, and since it sounded like a good idea to accelerate things…” …Fucking hell, to think that he had fallen straight into her trap without even putting up a fight! Watching as he glowered at her, Rea gulped before adding, “A-anyway, now that we’re married and there’s potentially a baby in my belly, you won’t divorce me, right…?” “…Oh, believe me when I say that divorce is the easy way out! From today onward, I’m making you pay for your actions for the rest of your life!” Fast forwa
Fast forward to the next morning, Rea awoke with a yawn… What a nice sleep… Wait. Why was she naked? And why was Frank…?! Her following scream immediately woke the icy man up… and upon looking at her, he was immediately reminded of what had transpired last night! Essentially, Rea ended up clinging to him, and though he initially wanted to just carry her to bed to let her rest… Damn it! Had she really been that sensual?! How had he lost control so easily?! His train of thought was cut short when he realized that Rea was bawling her eyes out… and after rubbing his temples, he was prompted to say, “…Why are you crying when you’re the one who initiated this? I’ll have you know that I never forced you-” “I-I know, but…! I’ve just…! This is my first time…!” whimpered the quivering woman, prompting Frank to purse his lips. As if he wasn’t in the same situation… “…You’re not alone there.” “It’s not the same! Men are free to sleep with whoever they want but when it comes to women, I’l
“Say, wouldn’t you agree that the food smells delicious…? Why don’t I teach you how to grill, Rea…? Oh, but make sure to take your clothes off first before we start! Wouldn’t want them to get dirty…” With how drunk Rea was, she wasn’t able to fully register his words… and just as he was about to touch her clothes, an icy voice roared, “Stop right there…!” Instantly feeling a shiver run down his spine, the man turned around… and to his horror, it was Frank! Young Master Burton’s perpetually icy son…! Why the hell was he here?! Before the frightened intern could think of how to even react, Frank walked up to him and growled, “Leave now before I chop your hands off…! Don’t make me repeat myself!” Nodding in terror, the man frantically bolted off… and once he was out of sight, Frank glared at the tipsy Rea before adding, “This is what you meant by learning how to be more responsible…?!” “Huh…? But the food really did smell super good… I want to learn…” mumbled the drunk woman.
After leaving his office, he headed off to look for Rea. She had said that she wanted to use the bathroom, but… It had already been half an hour since she disappeared. What trouble had that idiot gotten herself into this time? Thankfully, it wasn’t long before he found her laughing along with some of his interns… When the interns saw him, they were quick to bow and say, “Good morning, Mr. Burton.” Barely even glancing at them, Frank looked at Rea and said, “It’s time to head home.” “I… Won’t be following you back…” “…And why is that? Are your parents back?” “No, it’s just… These are my good friends back from school, and they’ve been staying together to learn to be more independent… With that said… I think that staying with them will be a good start for me to learn more about how the world works. Thank you for taking care of me up till this point, Frank… I won’t bother you anymore.” Raising a slight brow, Frank then looked at the interns for a while before saying, “…Are you
Regardless, after leaving her in the room, Frank returned to the shower to cool himself off… but no matter what he did, he simply remained irked. It got to the point where he couldn’t relax at all, and after wrapping a towel around his waist, he grabbed his phone to send his father a text. ‘Was there really nobody else who could’ve taken care of Rea?’ ‘What? Can’t even care for a woman properly.’ ‘I’m a busy man.’ ‘I trust in your time management skills.’ …Though he really wanted to tell Zivon that he had misplaced his trust in him, he didn’t want to disappoint his father either. With that, all he could do was clench his fists before giving Rea’s parents a call… “Hello? Frank? Why are you calling at this time of night?” “…When are you and Uncle Saltman returning, Aunt?” asked Frank who wanted them to take back their idiot already! “…Huh? What was that? Sorry, the line isn’t very good… I hope Rea isn’t giving you too hard a time! Don’t worry, we’ll be back after about a