Since he wasn’t replying, Xavia was prompted to add, “…Ian, if you truly love me, then you should know how I want to live life… You don’t want to see me hospitalized for the rest of my life, right…?” It took him a while, but he eventually replied, “…Fine. But you have to agree to three of my conditions. Firstly, you’ll need to actively cooperate with me to find a cure for you. Secondly, you’ll always need to commit to medical examinations on time… And lastly, you’ll have to listen to everything I say. Do we have a deal?” Instantly nodding, Xavia replied, “Deal! You’re the best brother one could ever ask for, Ian…!” …Even he used to think so in the past… After all, not only did he protect and spoil her to bits, but he had even been willing to go up against the almighty Zivon for her sake! Alas, what was the point of all that if he couldn’t even do anything to keep her alive…?! After clenching his fists, he wiped his tears away before saying, “…I’m free at noon, so I’ll be making
Unlike Matthew, Lana made the poison sound curable, and that naturally gave Xavia hope that the situation could be fixed. Ian himself was quick to say, “You’re free to use all my power and money as long as she gets cured! If you succeed, then I’ll fulfill any condition you have…!” Even though Lana felt like slapping herself after giving them what was potentially false hope, she froze for a moment before asking, “…A-anything…?” “Even if you demand for the world, I’ll be sure to give it to you, one way or another!” Though that was clearly an exaggeration, it was evident just how desperate Ian was to save Xavia’s life. Still, rather than being given the world, she’d much rather prefer to claim him as her own… Naturally, she didn’t say that, and she simply nodded before giving Xavia a second look… It was a while later when Lana gave Xavia a prescription before telling her to take the pills together with the ones that Matthew had initially prescribed her. With that done, Xavia was
Then again, how couldn’t he stare at her like that? After all, aside from the twinkling fabric on her dress, the gown’s in-built underbust corset both served to straighten her back and accentuate her bosom. It didn’t help that her collarbone and neck were within view thanks to the translucent fabric covering that area! She looked like a full-course meal to him! Zivon himself had a fancy tuxedo on, and upon closer inspection, it was revealed that his white shirt inside was adorned with hundreds of tiny diamonds as well! Even their outfits were matching! The perfect pair then danced on and on for a while… and once the dance finally ended, everyone instantly clapped while yelling things like, “Bravo! Bravo!” “What a treat for the eyes!” “If I say I envy them one more time, then I’m sure someone will call me a broken record!” “You and I both, sis! You and I both… God… They’re undoubtedly the most attractive couple in history!” Hearing all those heartfelt comments, Xavia couldn’
…She needed to do what?! What if her lips touched someplace they shouldn’t?! Now blushing harder than ever, Xavia couldn’t help but mutter, “C-can we play something else…” “Nope! Look, it’s your wedding day, so lighten up! Besides, by playing such games, the twins could expect a new sibling sooner than they think…” said Dolly with a grin. “She’s right, though… Fine. We’ll cut you some slack! Zivon, you can give her ‘left, right’ directions to make it a bit easier for her, but that’s that! Now enough stalling and let’s start the games already! You can do it, Xavia!” added Zayne with a nod. Having no other choice, all Xavia could do was allow them to guide her to the wedding room… and upon arriving, Dolly and Bianca wasted no time blindfolding her! As for Zayne and Chace, they were quick to get Zivon’s suit off before telling him to lie on the wedding bed… Even the kids made sure to participate, placing the two candies on their father’s body while exclaiming, “We’ll get a new sib
...That was his belt, wasn’t it? It had to be. However, since her nose was the part touching the cool metal, then the fabric that her lips were currently on…! Her suspicions were immediately confirmed when she felt something stiffening against her lips…! Seeing that, everyone began teasing, “Going straight for the kill, I see!” “Hey, is the blindfold properly on? It almost feels too calculated for this to be a mistake!” …Why were they saying it like she was aiming for that spot?! Instantly hopping away from the spot, the thoroughly embarrassed woman was quick to grumble, “H-hey! It’s not like I wanted to play this game in the first place…!” Sensing the anxiety in her voice, Dolly chuckled as she replied, “Oh, come on, don’t be a spoiled sport! You only do this once in a lifetime, you know?” It was then when Zivon finally cleared his throat and said, “…From the position where you initially were, just slowly move your lips forward.” He hadn’t initially planned to say anything
As everyone fell speechless, Zayne eventually sighed as he muttered, “…Though I would normally say that you’ll need to play the game again… Zivon has already urged for the games to proceed. In other words, it seems that he truly can’t wait to have his way with you… I guess it all boils down to what Zivon says.” …They wanted Zivon to admit that he couldn’t wait to eat her up…?! Was there no end to her embarrassment tonight?! Zivon himself simply calmly replied, “I’ve been waiting for tonight ever since we started dating, so the sooner we get this over with, the better.” He had declared that without the slightest shame in his tone, and this prompted Zayne to sigh before saying, “Fine, fine… give her two new candies so that we can move on! If we drag this out for any longer, then there’s an actual chance that he’ll kick us out!” …Zivon wasn’t that cruel, right…? Peeking at her man, she saw that he wasn’t even close to denying that fact, and this left her momentarily speechless. Di
It was then that Zivon realized that Xavia had been staring pitifully at him for a while now… What kind of husband would he be if he couldn’t put his wife at ease? After thinking about it for a while, Zivon asked, “…What’s the punishment if we fail to pass the game? Can we just choose the punishment straight-out?” Sighing in response, Zayne replied, “Don’t be a party-pooper, Zivon… Look, I-” Before Zayne could say anything else, however, he noticed a sudden shift in Zivon’s gaze… It was a dangerous one, to say the least, and it was clear that Zivon really didn’t want this game to carry on. However, this was the only chance that Zayne and the rest were going to be able to tease them like this, and besides, they wanted this night to be an unforgettable one! With that, Zayne ultimately said, “…Alright, listen up you two. We only have three games to play, so no trying to skip any of them, alright? However, since you seem so reluctant, we’ll throw you a bone. Basically, Zivon doesn’t
...Did these two know no shame…?! Now redder than the reddest beetroot on the planet, Xavia grumbled, “…Could you two please stop with the innuendos…!” “…Hmm? What innuendos? We were merely talking about the game! Do explain what you mean by that, Xavia…” replied both of them, leaving Xavia speechless. Just why were her friends like this…! Even Zivon couldn’t take it anymore, and he sighed before pulling Xavia over to his side as he said, “It landed outside. Happy? Let’s move on.” “…Well… Since he’s the one who threw the dart, I guess his answer is acceptable too! Careful, though. Be sure not to accidentally land inside next time!” …These two… Following a sigh, Zivon couldn’t help but grumble, “…With how in sync you two are, it’s a shame that you didn’t end up becoming an item…” Naturally, this startled both of them. It wasn’t like they hadn’t tried to be together at the start, but… Lots of things happened and it wasn’t like they could turn back time now. It was a sensitive t
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