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The Reluctant Substitute

The Reluctant Substitute

Lyric Snyder

Last update: 2024-05-18

Chapter 1 A Relationship With Him

  • Imperial City Hotel.
  • In the dimly lit night, his vision was blurred and intoxicated, and the burning desire within him made it difficult to clearly see her face. He could faintly hear her gasps and whispers.
  • "Save me... save me..."
  • Through his hazy gaze, he met her pleading eyes, filled with innocent tears. His eyes trembled, and he softly murmured, "Xia Xia..."
  • Lost in his thoughts, the girl's hand had already reached his clothes. With her movements, the suppressed desire within him uncontrollably surged.
  • He pulled the girl onto the bed and pressed her down.
  • "Mmm..."
  • Nian Xunxia let out a muffled groan, and the man felt even more tempted.
  • As the pain, akin to being hit by a car, struck, Nian Xunxia's consciousness seemed to return. The intense movements made her frown in pain, and she instinctively bit his left shoulder hard.
  • "Hmm~" The man let out a pained groan, and his actions became even more vigorous.
  • "Let me go..." Nian Xunxia's voice sounded as if she was about to cry.
  • "It's too late." The man's voice was calm, and his movements changed from rough to gentle.
  • Several hours later, Nian Xunxia, who had fainted, regained her senses completely. When she remembered what had happened the previous night, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.
  • She turned her head and glanced at the man sleeping with his back turned beside her. Quietly, she got out of bed, picked up her clothes from the floor, and carefully dressed herself before leaving the room.
  • Last night, Yang Chuxia, who was competing with her for the qualification to participate in the "Campus Fashion Design Competition," invited her out for a meal, suggesting that their relationship shouldn't be affected by the competition.
  • Yang Chuxia was the daughter of the Yang family, who sponsored her education. She usually looked down on her, and if Yang's mother treated her a little better, Yang Chuxia would secretly bully her.
  • She didn't expect Yang Chuxia to invite her out for a meal, seemingly wanting to reconcile. She readily agreed.
  • Little did she know, Yang Chuxia had actually drugged her drink, intending to take nude photos of her and ruin her reputation, just to prevent her from participating in the fashion design competition!
  • The drugs took effect, and Yang Chuxia's accomplices caught her. She desperately tried to escape but ultimately fell into the hands of an unknown man.
  • Having lost her parents at a young age, her innocence was also violated by someone.
  • Thinking of this, tears streamed down her face.
  • She had lost everything...
  • Stepping out of the hotel, Nian Xunxia hailed a taxi and headed straight to the Yang family's residence. Despite the Yang family's kindness towards her, she wouldn't let Yang Chuxia get away with such a malicious act!
  • Not long after the taxi left the hotel, the person on the bed opened their eyes.
  • Si Jincheng covered his throbbing temples due to a hangover and suddenly realized something. He turned his head to the other side of the bed, only to find it empty.
  • She ran away?
  • A faint hint of indifference creased his forehead imperceptibly. He got up and reached for his phone on the bedside table, dialing a number.
  • Soon, someone knocked on the door and entered, delivering a brand new set of designer clothes.
  • When he emerged from the bathroom, his cold gaze fell upon his assistant waiting in the lobby. He pursed his thin lips and asked, "Who was the woman last night?"
  • "Mr. Si, the hotel's surveillance was tampered with last night. It's still under repair, and we haven't identified who entered your room."
  • Si Jincheng's icy gaze narrowed slightly, his displeasure evident in his brows.
  • "Continue investigating!"
  • Last night, all he wanted was a room to rest after getting drunk, but someone barged in, climbed onto his bed, and dared to escape before he could even see who it was. Quite audacious.
  • Recalling the appearance of the girl from last night, it was blurry, but for some reason, he had a faint feeling that she was the girl he had been searching for all along.
  • A stirring began deep within his heart.
  • Was it her?
  • Glancing at the crimson stain on the bedsheet, his mood couldn't help but brighten.
  • Eighteen years ago, she had pulled him out of the darkness, and now, eighteen years later, she had climbed on top of him.
  • This time, he would firmly hold onto her and never let her escape again!