The night was deep.
In the hot basement of the villa.
Tang Song picked up a crystal-clear wineglass and took a sip of the chilled sparkling wine.
Then he gently pinched Xiao Jing's delicate chin, brought the rim of the glass to her lips, and fed her a sip.
Her forehead was covered in sweat, her gaze unfocused as she obediently swallowed the sweet wine.
Tang Song casually set the glass aside.
Then, as if performing a magic trick, he produced an exquisite gift box wrapped in black velvet.
"Jing." Tang Song stroked Bai Fumei's hair, his voice low and magnetic. "You completed this mission very well, so this is your reward."
Looking at the gift box, light returned to Xiao Jing's eyes.
"Thank—"
Tang Song smiled and opened the lid.
An exquisite choker made from premium black velvet and platinum lay quietly against the deep-red lining.
At the center of the collar hung an S-shaped pendant inlaid with tiny pink diamonds.
[Xiao Jing's Vow Collar]
"It's so—so beautiful..." Xiao Jing's voice trembled.
"Do you like it?"
"I do. Anything you give me, I like..."
"Let me put it on for you."
Tang Song took out the cool, soft collar, his voice carrying a commanding note.
Xiao Jing looked into his deep eyes, lightly bit her lips, and began breathing faster.
She smoothed her hair and raised her smooth, slender neck.
Tang Song's fingertips, carrying a trace of coolness, gently slid across her collarbone.
With a soft click, he fastened the platinum clasp.
[Stamina +5]
Xiao Jing's body shuddered. A strange sensation mingling shame, restraint, and belonging instantly swept through her entire body.
At the same time, her exhausted body recovered much of its vitality.
She felt like she could go again.
The way she looked