A suggestive air hung over the reception room, leaving the atmosphere strangely charged.
On the sofa, a man and woman sat wrapped together. More precisely, the woman clung tightly to the man, a sight that invited all sorts of speculation.
Nan Rongni held Mo Xie close, admiring his handsome face from inches away. Her cheeks were flushed, her beautiful eyes glistened with desire, and every glance she gave him was alluring.
The unexplained flush made her lovelier still. Desire had already taken hold of her, making her forget her original purpose. All she could see was the man before her.
After a long while, Nan Rongni suddenly felt a hint of damp warmth and snapped back to herself. She brushed a hand over her thigh, then gazed at Mo Xie through her lashes and parted her red lips, her breath sweet.
"Brother Mo Xie, thanks to your reminder last time, I've cleared things up with my family. My uncle and cousin aren't wary of me anymore."
Mo Xie looked down. From where he sat, he had an unobstructed view of the snowy peaks, the wide expanse of pale skin on display, and the deep valley between them.
He shifted his gaze to her slightly flushed face and smiled.
"I'm glad you've put your differences with your family behind you and can get along."
"Mm. It's all thanks to your help, Brother Mo Xie. Otherwise, I couldn't have explained myself so quickly. How should I repay you?"
Nan Rongni moved her face closer, leaving less than a head's width between them. A radiant smile curved her lips as she asked in a soft, enticing voice,
"Brother Mo Xie, do you like me the way I am now?"
A sweet fragrance drifted toward him. Mo Xie looked at her lovely face and