Chapter 1

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“Weiwei, it’s me. I’m back in C City. I’m getting engaged next week. You must definitely…”

Bang!

Before the rest of the sentence could be uttered, Xu Zhaomu’s hands trembled, and her phone slid to the ground. In the enclosed space of the elevator, the sound was especially ear-piercing.

“Are you scared of me?”

As the doors of the elevator closed, a cold voice rang out. A young, handsome, aloof-looking man took a few steps forward and stopped right in front of Xu Zhaomu. He maintained a distance between them, but at the same time, he’d trapped her into the corner of the elevator.

Under the glow of the lights, Xu Zhaomu pretended to stay calm as she retrieved her phone from the ground. However, her heart was pounding.

Indeed, she had met her archenemy.

It had been five years since she’d seen him. She had never expected him to be the first acquaintance she would run into upon her return to C City. It was Shen Chi.

His entire face seemed to be shrouded in frost. He was exactly the same as he had been before—he didn’t like to smile. The outline of his face blurred as he stared at her with his cold, sharp eyes. His thin lips were pressed tightly together in a perfectly straight line.

They hadn’t seen each other for five years. During that time, he’d changed. This man now possessed a greater degree of mature charm. His hand-tailored suit was paired with a navy tie. His spotless white shirt didn’t have a single loose thread. His outfit accentuated his imposing character.

“So it’s Mr. Shen. It’s been a long time. How have you been recently? Have you continued to indulge yourself by sleeping around? How old is your child now?”

Her delicate oval face encompassed the brilliance of spring. When they stood next to each other, one was the embodiment of the warmth of spring, while the other the coldness of winter.

“What did you call me?”

Seductively, his cold breath brushed against her earlobe before trailing downward. Xu Zhaomu’s entire being shivered.

The man took another step forward, closing the distance between them and pushing her farther into the corner of the elevator. With one hand, he grabbed her right hand and pressed her against the wall tyrannically.

The lift slowly descended. Although there were no other people with them in the elevator at this moment, someone could enter at any time.

She met his cold eyes, before replying with a smirk, “Mr. Shen…ah, wasn’t I supposed to address you in this manner? These two words imply that everything will go your way in C City…”

“Xu Zhaomu, I really wasted my time loving you.”

The moment he said this, a gust of cold air brushed against her neck.

He drew closer to her, lowering his head to kiss her on the neck.

The kiss, which started out as light as a drizzle, gradually became more intense. Shen Chi pressed her body in place with one hand, while his other hand wrapped around her waist. He didn’t give her any chance to resist.

“We’re in an elevator. I guess President Shen must lack women. That doesn’t make any sense because the number of women in C City who would want to climb into Mr. Shen’s bed must be innumerable.”

Xu Zhaomu’s heart had almost jumped into her throat. However, she did not show any signs of resistance. On the contrary, she smiled coquettishly as she hooked her arm around Shen Chi’s neck, reducing the distance between them even more.

Her other soft hand played with Shen Chi’s tie. No matter how you looked at it, their position appeared rather ambiguous.

Shen Chi finally raised his head and said, “Among the girls who’ve dared to climb into my bed, you are at the front of the queue.”

“But I climbed in so many times, Mr. Shen, and you still remained indifferent. Tell me, you wouldn’t have some sort of unmentionable disease, would you?”

“Do you want to try it with me in this elevator?”

It had been so many years since they’d seen each other, and yet she was the only woman who didn’t fear him at all.

He had truly spoiled her to the extent that five years ago, she had actually left him without saying a word.

“If Mr. Shen wants to try it, I would definitely be willing. I heard that elevators are especially exhilarating. Oh, of course, as long as you don’t mind the fact that I’ve already climbed into another man’s bed.”

After she said this, her little hand stretched out to unfasten the buttons on Shen Chi’s shirt. After the first button was undone, her hands roved around unscrupulously.

The man emanated a faint but pleasant-smelling scent. His chest was still as firm as before. His skin was wheat-colored, his abdominal muscles were seductive, and his body was absolutely perfect.

The fire in his eyes was on the verge of being ignited. Shen Chi’s throat tightened as his large palm stopped the little hand that was lighting sparks all over his body.

“Xu Zhaomu, will you die if you don’t have a man?” He grabbed her wrist coldly.

At that moment, Shen Chi was just like a raging lion. Her wrist was almost snapped in two.

“If you can’t perform in that area, why are you stopping me from looking for someone else? Mr. Shen, if you’re sick, you need to seek treatment. Hasn’t Yu Weiwei started a research clinic on the male sex? She’s an acquaintance. You could probably get a discount if you went to see her.”

“What f*cker told you that I can’t perform?” Shen Chi exploded in anger.

The corner of Xu Zhaomu’s lips tipped upward. One second later, without waiting for her to respond, Shen Chi locked both of her arms in place with one hand. He raised her waist up with his other arm and pressed her forcefully against the elevator.

He wanted her to judge his performance for herself.

“Mr. Shen, you came looking for me the moment I returned to C City. You haven’t been pining after me because you love me, have you? I have never loved you.”

She raised her tiny face slightly. She did not fear the viciousness in the man’s eyes, and the corner of her lips tipped upward amorously.

“That’s right. I have fallen for you.”

He had intentionally paused after every few words in an extremely ambiguous manner. His warm palms held her waist forcefully, and his eyes shone profoundly.

“Pui! Obscene! You are f*cking shameless!”

After parting five years ago, Xu Zhaomu now regarded Shen Chi with a whole new level of respect.

He was the only one who could say this without blushing. His heart probably didn’t palpitate as he maintained a cool composure. He looked like he was casually taking liberties with a woman.

“Obscene? I learned it from you.” His expression didn’t change as the corner of his lips slipped into a smile…

He had to admit, five years later, this young lady still emanated an enchanting scent. Her air of indifference was akin to the fragrance of flowers.

“Mr. Shen, I am about to get married.”

Xu Zhaomu smirked with disdain. Her lips hooked upward as she bent her knees and aimed a kick toward him.

Shen Chi had always been a nimble person. He dodged, and although he hadn’t received her kick, Xu Zhaomu pushed him powerfully once more. She ducked under his elbows and slipped toward the door of the elevator, whacking the Door Open button forcefully.

“Xu Zhaomu!” he raged.

One day, he would capture her again. Then, he would arrange things so that she could only beg for death.

At this moment, the elevator reached the first floor. The moment the doors opened, Xu Zhaomu dashed out with her bag. She did not glance back at all.

She had provoked a wolf.

Her stomach churned uncomfortably. The blazing summer sun seemed especially hot that day. After escaping from the claustrophobic space in that elevator, Xu Zhaomu was feeling woozy and dizzy.

The bright, white sun beamed down. Clutching her belly, she weaved through the pedestrians before attempting to cross to the other side of the road.

She walked with quick steps. When she’d reached the middle of the road, a red Audi suddenly was bearing down on her, completely ignoring the green traffic light at the pedestrian crossing.

“Be careful!”

Shen Chi caught up with her from behind. When he’d realized that the red Audi was about to run into Xu Zhaomu, he’d rushed forward and grabbed her. The two of them collapsed onto the ground, before rolling toward the sidewalk.

An almost undetectable sneer appeared on the face of the girl in the offending Audi. Before the pedestrians could crowd around her, she stepped onto the accelerator and zoomed off.

“Ah!”

Xu Zhaomu could feel the world spinning around her. She was seeing stars. She clutched her lower abdomen tightly and lost consciousness in Shen Chi’s arms.

“Mumu, wake up. Wake up!”

Shen Chi’s manner completely changed. He slapped Xu Zhaomu’s cheeks, but she didn’t respond.

He examined her body hastily. Fortunately, apart from some abrasions on her arms, there were no other obvious injuries.

“Old Chen, Central Plaza!” In a cold voice, Shen Chi gave his driver a call.

“Yes, Mr. Shen.”

Very soon, a black Maybach drove over. Shen Chi carried Xu Zhaomu into the car.

“City Hospital!”

“Mr. Shen… This…isn’t this Little Zhaomu?”

The driver, Old Chen, was a little stumped. This girl had left the Shen family when she’d turned 18. Mr. Shen had searched for her frantically over the past five years. Why would she suddenly appear in C City now?

“Head to the hospital!” Shen Chi’s expression was grave and stern.

“All right…” Old Chen didn’t dare to speak another word. He started the engine and drove in the direction of the hospital!

In the mirror, Old Chen could see the impatience in Shen Chi’s eyes. His large hands were locked around Xu Zhaomu. He didn’t dare to relax at all.