The Abyssal Garden: No Room for the Idle - Chapter 702 - 409: Who Were You Just Talking To?_2

“Look at me,” he said, voice barely above a whisper, like he wasn't just asking her to see him—but to choose him.She did.And oh God.The moment her eyes met his, it was like the floor tilted. His gaze wasn't cold anymore. It wasn't guarded or teasing. It was raw. Fierce. Wrecking. Like he saw through every layer she'd tried to hide.She swallowed hard. Her legs trembled.Her heart betrayed her, pounding so hard against her ribs it seemed like it wanted to break free.Why did his eyes soften like that, as if she was delicate glass, and he'd do anything to keep her from shattering?She swore she was going to melt right there.And he didn't even kiss her.Didn't have to.That one look—his fingers brushing against her skin like he owned the right, it was more than any kiss she'd ever had. More dangerous. More intoxicating.Her lips parted, maybe to speak, maybe to breathe, but nothing came out. Nothing could.The tension between them tightened—thick, electric, blinding.If he moved even an inch, it would be over.But he didn't.And that restraint? That maddening, infuriating, goddamn beautiful control made her want him even more.“Let me handle this,” he whispered. “You don't have to trust Conor. Just trust me.”Her eyes dropped to his lips. They were so close now she could feel the whisper of his breath. Her heart pounded harder, like it wanted to escape.“Please stop doing that,” she murmured. For a fleeting second, nothing moved, then he dropped his hand.His brows drew together. “Doing what?”“Touching me,” she whispered. “Especially when you're trying to make a point. You did it in the restroom too.”“Why do you think I'm doing that?” he asked, voice husky now, softer.Synopsis:At an elite college, falling for the rich, cold son of a bi-llionaire wasn’t part of the plan, especially when his brother is tied to her mother’s mysterious death.But from the moment Merlina steps onto campus, the chemistry is undeniable. He’s detached, arrogant, and everything she should stay away from. Yet no matter how hard she tries, she can’t ignore the pull.She’s here for a degree, but her real mission is uncovering the secrets of her mother’s past at this very school. As sparks fly between her and the guy she should keep her distance from, she’s torn between two things: exposing the truth and protecting her heart from falling for him.The deeper she digs, the more dangerous things get. Anonymous threats, dark secrets, and a guy who’s starting to think her obsession with the past could ruin everything. When the truth finally breaks free, it threatens everything she’s worked for—the truth, her heart, and the fragile bond she shares with him.With everything at risk, she must choose: expose the truth, or hold on to the one person who makes her feel truly alive.

A Speedster in a Fantasy World

Lü Yang transmigrated into the Cultivation World and became a disciple of the Demon Sect, the Primordial Saint Sect.Fortunately, he obtained the mysterious treasure 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】, which allowed him to restart a new lifetime after death, letting everything begin anew. He could even bring back treasures, cultivation, lifespan, and might even awaken special talents from his previous life.However, the number of uses was limited; it did not grant true immortality.As the Cultivation World was on the verge of chaotic times, Lü Yang had originally decided to lie low in the Demon Sect, cultivating painstakingly through one lifetime after another. He would not leave the mountain unless he achieved immortality. Yet, the Demon Sect was extraordinarily perilous, and talents were everywhere.In the first lifetime, Lü Yang suffered a forced assault and was directly overexerted to death by his Senior Sister.In the second lifetime, Lü Yang seized power from below and overexerted his Senior Sister to death, but still could not escape the deadly hands of his Senior Brother.The third lifetime… The fourth lifetime…Until after a hundred lifetimes, when he looked back, Lü Yang realized that he had already become a Great Overlord of the Demonic Path, the most beastly existence within the Primordial Saint Sect.“The Demon Sect is truly full of talents, and they all speak so nicely.”“I really love it here!”

[WARNING: MATURE ,SMUT ,R18, DEGENERATE CONTENT]“I'm sorry, the Young Master can't meet you right now. He's currently... attending to his stepsister in her chambers.”“No, I'm afraid he's unavailable today. He's helping the knight captain with some... personal training.”“The Young Master? Oh, he's quite busy at the moment, teaching the maid about the... intricacies of noble etiquette.”Excuses... excuses... The servants had become experts at making them.Reincarnated twice and betrayed in every life, Cale Regulus Midgar thought his luck had finally changed when he woke up as the son of a powerful Duke. But his sixth stepmother had other plans—she locked him underground, using his dragon bloodline to breed monsters for a year.Until a corrupt god offered him a second chance.The price? Eternal nightmares that may or may not come true. The reward? The Supreme Intimacy Bloodline System—a cheat that transforms every seduction into power.Through the Lust Bond, women become permanently obsessed with him, unable to find satisfaction with anyone else. Through Bloodline Absorption, he gains their power, their traits, their very essence. The purer they are, the easier they fall.From his stepsister Emma to the knight Ava, from innocent maids to noble ladies—Cale's harem grows with each conquest. But this isn't a story of redemption. This is a story of a villain climbing from slavery to supremacy, using seduction as his weapon and women as his stepping stones.In a world where cultivation is still in its infancy, where continents hold secrets he doesn't yet understand, Cale will seduce his way to absolute power.One woman. One bloodline. One step closer to godhood.What awaits him?AND YOU -A harem system that rewards seduction above all elseMassive harem with distinct, developed charactersVillain protagonist with no moral compassBloodline absorption creating exponential power growthDark fantasy world with cultivation mechanicsNetori (MC stealing wives/women from others)Explicit R18 content woven into the power progressionA protagonist who embraces his nature as a manipulative seducerHigh-stakes intrigue, betrayal, and survivalWelcome to the ascension of a villain.