Chapter 9: A Love Forged in Luxury"
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From the moment Ye Chen booked the presidential suite, Du Xiaoya had tried every possible way to captivate him. She used subtle hints, flirtatious glances, and delicate gestures—all in an attempt to "catch" Ye Chen, the wealthy second-generation heir.
However, what Du Xiaoya didn't realize was that Ye Chen had already seen through her intentions. He knew exactly what she desired.
So, he played along—carefully, strategically. Each interaction was a test, a push-and-pull of emotions and desires. And in the end, Ye Chen won. Du Xiaoya gave in.
This was the power of wealth.
If he were just an average man, the most he could hope for would be a polite conversation or a fleeting smile. But now, here he was, sitting in the grand presidential suite, with the goddess of his college days nestled in his arms.
The sensation of her warmth, the soft scent of her perfume—it was intoxicating. For the first time, Ye Chen truly understood the meaning of power and luxury.
And the only word that came to his mind was—cool.
The struggles of the past felt distant now. Once, he had worked tirelessly just to afford the basics. Now, he could spend hundreds of thousands without a second thought. And with that, he could hold a woman like Du Xiaoya in his embrace with ease.
"Ding dong, ding dong."
The doorbell rang, interrupting his thoughts.
Du Xiaoya, who had been resting against his chest, gently stood up to answer the door.
When Andy, the suite's butler, saw her, he nodded politely and motioned for the waiters to bring in the dining cart.
"Mr. Ye, your dinner is ready. Would you like to eat now?" Andy inquired.
Ye Chen glanced at the elegant spread and smirked slightly. "Just open the champagne."
Andy nodded. "Understood, Mr. Ye." He expertly popped open a bottle of Ace of Spades champagne, pouring it into crystal glasses before stepping back.
After setting the meal, Andy bowed slightly. "Enjoy your meal, Mr. Ye. If you need anything, please let us know." With that, he and the waiters left.
As a professional butler, Andy knew when to make himself scarce. The intimate atmosphere between Ye Chen and Du Xiaoya was obvious, and lingering would be inappropriate.
Once they were alone again, Ye Chen looked at Du Xiaoya with a teasing smile. "Let's eat."
She nodded obediently and pulled out a chair for him. "Here, sit."
That simple act spoke volumes.
By choosing Ye Chen, she had abandoned her pride, her hesitations. The once unattainable campus goddess had shed her high and mighty demeanor, choosing instead to be gentle, attentive, and devoted.
Because she understood her position now—one of Ye Chen's women.
At first, she had played hard to get, but now? Now, she didn't want to risk losing him.
And the final push had been Li Kexin.
Du Xiaoya had noticed how Ye Chen looked at Li Kexin. If she hesitated any longer, she might lose her place entirely.
She wasn't going to let that happen.
As she watched Ye Chen take his seat, she thought about her future.
If she had continued as a simple hotel worker, would she ever have met someone like him? Probably not. And even if she did, what were the chances she would catch his attention?
"Try it," Ye Chen said, breaking her thoughts. He gestured to the food. "See if you like it. If not, we'll order something else."
Du Xiaoya nodded, picking up a knife and fork to cut into the Kobe steak.
Ye Chen watched her with an amused look.
"Those poor guys who used to chase after her in college," he mused internally. "If they could see her like this now, serving me so obediently, what would they think?"
As they ate, Ye Chen found the food enjoyable—especially the steak and garlic prawns. The foie gras, however, wasn't to his taste. As for the champagne, it was smooth and carried an elegant floral aroma, a pleasant addition to the meal.
After twenty minutes of eating and drinking, a soft blush appeared on Du Xiaoya's cheeks. The warmth of the alcohol made her more talkative, more expressive.
Ye Chen noticed and smiled. Picking up his phone, he called Andy to have the dining cart removed.
Once the waiters were gone, Ye Chen turned to find Du Xiaoya sitting on the sofa, cradling her champagne glass and gazing at him with an unreadable expression.
He raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"
She hesitated for a moment before moving closer, wrapping her arms around him. Her voice was soft, almost vulnerable. "You… you won't abandon me, will you?"
Ye Chen chuckled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "That depends. Are you going to be good?"
She bit her lip. "I will."
"And no little games," he warned. "No trying to make me jealous, no unnecessary drama."
She nodded quickly. "I promise."
Ye Chen smirked and patted her back. "Good. Now, go take a shower."
Du Xiaoya's cheeks reddened slightly, but she obeyed without question, disappearing into the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running water filled the suite.
Ye Chen leaned back, smirking to himself.
"A woman like that…" he mused. "Not bad."
Half an hour later, she emerged wrapped in a plush bathrobe. Her damp hair cascaded over her shoulders, her fair skin glowing under the warm suite lights. Even covered, her curves were impossible to ignore.
Ye Chen's gaze roamed over her figure.
"This body…"
"This face…"
The once-unattainable goddess now belonged to him.
And it felt damn good.
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