The pair looked at each other for a moment, with Seth surprised at the achievements he just got, but there was no way she liked him or loved him, and it was mostly because this world would be like a novel...
A heroine who has kissed another man would lose her status...
Seth recovered and looked around the corner to see if Elena had come to visit, only for his phone to buzz—she sent him a cute selfie of herself in her pyjamas, telling him that she was tired and wanted to meet in the morning.
Damn... if you were just one second... one minute sooner, would I have avoided this disaster?
Su Muyue is known for her cold and calculated revenge! I have to strike first, make her fear me and never want to go against me!
"You..." Su Muyue whispered as she brushed her lips as they shimmered glossy red in the lights above. It seemed she was just as much at a loss for words.
Before she could speak again, he pulled her inside, ignoring the shocked face as he yanked her body and slammed the door, locking it with his empty hand before pushing her onto the sofa, not allowing her to counter or get a word in.
"What are you doing here, Su Muyue!" He asked sternly, her eyes looking up at him as she tried to crawl back along the sofa to escape him.
"N-no... I just..."
"Just what?"
His hand grasped her chin, slipping near her throat as it tightened slightly. Seth felt a moment of nerves on his first day. It was going so well, but now he had kicked a hornet's nest with one of the top S-Rank females in the novel world...
Why is she not resisting or looking so soft?
Su Muyue is meant to be calm, powerful and resolute, especially against males who molest her...
"What are you going to do to me..."
Her eyes were almost glowing as she lay underneath him, her mind seeming confused by the change of events, remembering that she came here after skipping the meal with her parents to avoid being shouted at...
Why does she look so pretty...?
Seth began to lean closer as Su Muyue closed her eyes, expecting to be hit or attacked—she was used to being beaten or screamed at when she did something wrong, her mother and family always berating her no matter how well she did.
However, Seth couldn't understand why he was suddenly so attracted to her, but he could smell the subtle strawberry perfume from her silky neck and hear her breathing as he moved closer, leaning in as her body trembled—but instead, he kissed her cheek gently, causing Su Muyue to open her eyes in shock.
"You shouldn't wander the streets alone at night so late with a beautiful and lovely girl like you—you might run into a villain like me."
His hand loosened as he pulled away and allowed Su Muyue to sit upright, covering her body and feeling embarrassed by the strange behaviour of Seth Darkwood.
"Is he a psychopath who kisses girls after molesting them..." She muttered with an annoyed voice, yet the next moment, his hand wrapped around her waist and pulled her close—Su Muyue felt Seth press against her as he whispered.
"Psychopath sounds a little harsh, Miss Su, but that depends on how you look at it..."
Seth looked at her, noticing the smooth skin, delicate features and almost glowing neon blue eyes, causing him to realise that the author was insane for making a woman so beautiful and alluring, so curious and had no guard against men.
"Or did you think I was a simp that would never have the guts to be forceful with you?" Seth smirked before Su Muyue suddenly slapped him, yet he saw it coming and caught her wrist before lifting her chin—their eyes locked as her cheeks flushed.
"No... I don't know why you did that... but I am not interested in you!" She spoke angrily, but her heart raced, and she felt confused—nobody ever treated her like this, nor did anyone compliment her apart so blatantly to her face, without having hidden intentions.
She could only feel admiration for the beauty in his eyes.
Royal sapphire blue eyes stared into her face; his look was more masculine and handsome than before, and his solid body stopped her from squirming free...
"Miss Su, I am Seth Darkwood, and you should never underestimate me." His voice was gentle but filled with confidence, causing Su Muyue to feel conflicted—how could the same man who was so soft and submissive change into this man... his scent and power pressing her down was dizzying as their lips were close enough to touch.
Tears dripped from her eyes as she realised he had changed; right now, her heart was in too much confusion and turmoil to understand if it was good or bad... "I'm bad.... forgive me... I'm sorry for being so mean... I'll return everything.... don't be so angry!"
This is the heartless... ice queen. That is why I die in the novel... this weak, adorable, normal girl? Seth felt confused, unsure what to make of Su Muyue as her tears dripped onto his fingers.
"Miss Su, why did you come to my home?"
"I... about the meeting and project..." Her voice was soft as she realised that Seth loosened his grip and let go—this was the first time in months that she felt comfortable enough to speak... speak her mind.
"I... I cancelled it..." Her eyes lowered as Su Muyue was terrified that Seth would hit her or abuse her—in reality, she only wanted to see the apartment because everyone said it was amazing...
She never planned to ruin his life or treat him badly... only ignore him like always.
However, she realised that Seth leaned back with a sigh as he stood up, holding his hand. She thought he might be angry before he spanked her... causing her to jump up and hold her behind, looking at him with shocked eyes.
"W-Why?!"
"Don't deny it—your family is probably going to tear your ass apart when you go home, right? You skipped the meal and tried to cancel the project... those old bastards will make all sorts of demands of your company... Once you worked so hard to build alone, giving them all money to enjoy a lavish life, right?"
Seth was just discussing the novel's information—the Su family treated her like a workhorse even when she evolved. Her dainty, fairy-like body fought to protect them all... spreading herself thin until she almost died over and over again.
Oh, she calmed down? Seth thought, noticing she was calmer, even sitting beside him with a more composed posture.
He had no idea... the words and way he spoke were the inner thoughts and feelings of Su Muyue in the moments of her most pathetic and depressed times...
Su Muyue began to realise that Seth Darkwood understood her better than anybody else... her family... friends... colleagues... none of them truly knew her... Yet the man she treated like a gift horse knew her so well.
"You... you're not angry..." She spoke softly, causing Seth to reach over and stroke her head, causing Su Muyue to flinch—nobody touched her kindly unless they wanted something, but instead, he just shrugged his shoulders and stood up, going to the kitchen to prepare food.
"Let's eat a meal first, then discuss the cooperation, and tonight, you can sleep here with me," Seth spoke casually as Su Muyue gasped, covering her body and shaking her head quickly.
"Sleep with you?! I'm not like that—"
"Stop daydreaming, lewd shit, this place has several rooms, and the entire building is in my name. If you are worried, I'll climb into your bed and fuck you. Stupid woman... how are you able to run that company with such a pink brain focused on dirty thoughts?"
Su Muyue felt like crying again as she heard his words and noticed that Seth Darkwood was cooking delicious food... as her stomach rumbled, he set a dish out in front of her and a glass of her favourite wine.
It seemed to be the habit of his body to choose this vintage wine.
"I will drive you home tomorrow, tell your parents the truth, and say it was my fault. Don't worry; eat a hot meal, then sleep in the guest room. I'll go eat in my study."
"N-no... wait... you can eat here." Su Muyue was surprised as Seth Darkwood sat across from her, and they began to eat.
It smelled divine.
She had eaten many luxurious meals and attended expensive restaurants, but this food... reminded her of her childhood... when her Nanny would cook for her and Seth Darkwood—they would often spend time together in his mother's villa, but he would never remember that...
Right?
"Maybe he's not so bad..." Her blue eyes shimmered before enjoying the warm, homely meal that brought the first genuine smile to her face for the longest time she could remember.
[Followed The Plot and Molested the Heroine Su Muyue: VP +100]
[Su Muyue No Longer Hates Your Guts!: VP + 200]
[Beware, this does not mean she likes or falls for you!]
[To her, You are still strangers and have no solid connection—she just won't treat you like she did in the past!]
[Warning! Death Flag Triggered!]