1087. The Towel Falling Off Is Your Lie

Like stroking a work of art, he ran his hand over Rita's back.

Xu Qi said calmly, "That girl named Kiki looks a lot like Kiana... No, 'like' isn't quite right. They're practically identical.

"She must have something to do with Kiana. That's why I deliberately approached her."

Rita's gaze softened.

"You don't have to explain yourself to me, Master. I believe you."

"That won't do. I still have to report certain things to my wife, or you'll get jealous. Mei told me that while we're in Europe, I should listen to you."

Rita froze.

"Mei really... said that?"

"Other than her sister, she trusts your abilities the most. If she isn't here, the peace in this household will still have to rely on you."

Rita lightly pressed her lips together.

She really didn't know whether she should feel honored or something else.

What was this supposed to be? Mei was the Empress, and Rita the Imperial Noble Consort?

Oh, only Eden was worthy of the word "noble." She was the Imperial Noble Consort, which made Rita the Shu Fei...

Rita shook her head, casting all that nonsense from her mind. Seriously—were they really turning this into an imperial harem? Xu Qi was getting far too good a deal.

"If that's the case, then I'll say a few things. Most of the women around you on this trip to Europe still have no official status, and everyone understands your situation.

"Those who are still willing to get close to you at a time like this... most likely truly love you.

"Your situation is different. If you feel the same way, then you should bring them into the family sooner rather than later. You already have a whole villa full of women anyway. A few more won't be a problem."

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