His scorching breath, his deep, demonic voice... suffocatingly surrounded her, devouring her, stripping her of her innocence...
His hands roamed and kneaded her body without restraint.
His kiss was a form of plunder, like a beast tearing at every inch of her...
How could there be such a shameless and despicable man?
"Swish—"
Not wanting to think about it anymore, Gu Xiao'ai simply turned the faucet to cold, letting the icy water from the showerhead wash over her. The chill made her shiver, but it also brought some relief.
After changing into a nightgown and coming out of the bathroom, Gu Xiao'ai tossed the sweater and the torn white skirt she had worn today straight into the trash—disgusting.
On the old, faded table sat a photo of her as a child with her parents. In the picture, she was smiling so brightly, with her mouth wide open in laughter.
Back then, she didn't even know what sorrow was.
Maybe the heavens saw her childhood happiness and decided to fill her later life with thorns, throwing all the bad things at her.
Now, she had forgotten what the word "happiness" even looked like.
Her eyes suddenly grew moist. Gu Xiao'ai flipped the photo face down on the table, refusing to look at the happy family it depicted.
She took out the contraceptive pills she had bought before coming home and swallowed them. Glancing at the photography equipment beside her, the image of Li Juefeng's face floated back into her mind.
Arrogant, insolent, shameless—that man.
Yet she still had to find him.
He had called out her name. He must know her and might actually send that humiliating video to everyone she knew.
How could she survive in this city after that? How could she wait for her father to be released from prison?
She couldn't let that video get out. She could only swallow the shame as if bitten by a rabid dog.
The next day, Gu Xiao'ai arrived at Clearwater Bay, only to be stopped outside the community gate.
She had heard that Clearwater Bay was a luxury residential area, home to the top echelon of the country's elite. Other than waiting for a slim chance, she had no other option.
She didn't know how long she had been waiting when, suddenly, the diligent guard opened the gate, walking outside with a respectful nod, "Mr. Li is back."
A flashy red Ferrari sped into the community, brushing past her.
Gu Xiao'ai didn't even get a clear look at the person inside the car.
The next second, the Ferrari reversed and stopped in front of her.
The man in the driver's seat had short, neat hair, a strikingly handsome profile, and perfectly chiseled side features. His deep, dark eyes watched her with the interest of a predator eyeing its prey, adding a dangerous allure...
This was the scum who had taken her innocence!
Seeing him again, Gu Xiao'ai's face turned pale with rage, and her hands clenched tightly at her sides.
So it was happening, just as she expected.
There was no way Li Juefeng would let a prey he had his eye on escape from his grasp.
She had threatened to accuse him of r***, but here she was, delivering herself right to his door.
Li Juefeng curled his lips in triumph, his gaze shamelessly scanning her from head to toe. Her long black hair was tied into a ponytail, and her light blue plaid shirt was knotted at the waist. She wore tight-fitting jeans that showed off her slender, long legs, and a pair of running shoes that looked like they could cover some serious distance.
So cautious.
Was she really that afraid he would devour her?
"Whether you can pull it off is your team's problem. I want to see the headline tomorrow announcing Lin Enterprises' merger into E.S. That's all. I have something else to deal with now." Li Juefeng said, removing his Bluetooth earpiece before pushing open the car door and walking arrogantly toward her.
"Don't come any closer!" Gu Xiao'ai instinctively backed away.
"Then I really don't understand the point of your visit," Li Juefeng sneered. In front of the astonished security guard, he effortlessly slung Gu Xiao'ai's slender body over his shoulder and tossed her into the car.
The whole movement was rough yet seamless.
"B*st*rd! Let me out!" Gu Xiao'ai struggled to sit up from the back seat and reached for the door to escape.
Li Juefeng slammed both hands against the door, his lean body leaning in as he loomed over her. His voice was cold, seductive, and unyielding, "Behave, and I'll give you the video. Otherwise…"
He didn't finish, but the threat in his words was unmistakable.
Gu Xiao'ai had no choice but to sit back, her face drained of color. She hadn't forgotten why she had come today—she absolutely had to retrieve the video.
Seeing her finally comply, Li Juefeng smirked with satisfaction, returned to the driver's seat, and started the engine. Through the rearview mirror, he caught a glimpse of her. She was sitting very properly, like a schoolgirl, with her bag slung over one shoulder, her hands clenched into fists on her knees.
He couldn't deny it—he liked her face. It wasn't stunning, but her features were distinct and clean. Two words came to mind: comforting.
It was a quality that women like Guan Nana, who had clawed their way through the entertainment industry, could never match.
He remembered she was the daughter of a wealthy family. Perhaps that untainted purity came from being raised in a privileged environment, where the concern was how to live better, what brand of skincare to buy, rather than just how to survive.
After a moment, Li Juefeng said mockingly, "Skirts and jeans—really, the only difference for a man is how fast they come off."