Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 452 - 433: Insisting on a Hug from Him
As a man, Huo Yanting still maintained his gentlemanly demeanor. He extended an arm, and Chu Tingting immediately clung to it.
However, accidents often happen unexpectedly.
When Chu Tingting held onto his arm and began walking downstairs, she deliberately missed a step.
"Ah..." Chu Tingting let out a startled scream, and the next moment, her entire body tilted backward.
"Careful..." Almost instinctively, Huo Yanting reached out and firmly caught her tumbling body.
Chu Tingting’s delicate face had already turned pale with fright, but she had bet correctly—Huo Yanting held her in his arms.
"Oh my, I... I really shouldn’t have worn such high heels. Yan Ting, I’m so scared. Can you carry me downstairs?" After the shock, Chu Tingting immediately adopted a frightened and hesitant expression, pretending she didn’t dare to go down anymore.
The crowd downstairs had already been watching the pair, captivated by their princely and princess-like tale. Who wouldn’t envy or feel jealous? 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
When Chu Tingting nearly fell backward earlier, it had startled quite a few people.
But the sight of her being caught and held tightly by Huo Yanting, her cheek gently pressed against his firm chest, caused all the women present to cast glances of envy.
Lin Shiyi clenched her fists tightly, her eyes filled with resentment and jealousy as she stared at Chu Tingting. That woman certainly knew how to play her cards right—even falling down stairs could be turned into a performance. This was absolutely deliberate.
She felt absolutely furious. Lin Shiyi regretted coming here, having witnessed such an aggravating scene.
Huo Yanting was not oblivious to the deliberate nature of Chu Tingting’s tripping. What surprised him, though, was the sheer depth of her scheming.
"I’m begging you, Yan Ting..." Tears of fright glittered in Chu Tingting’s beautiful eyes, making her look pitifully innocent, as helpless as a little lamb.
She was certain that no man could bear to reject her in such a moment.
Huo Yanting said nothing, nor did he intend to expose her scheming right now. He tilted his strong waist slightly and directly lifted her horizontally into his arms, striding steadily down the stairs.
The crowd downstairs immediately broke into murmurs and commotion.
Pressed close against Huo Yanting’s chest, Chu Tingting’s beautiful eyes sparkled with happiness and satisfaction.
She knew it—just a little strategy, and she could win Yan Ting’s attention and care.
When Huo Yanting carried Chu Tingting down the stairs, she immediately blushed shyly and said, "Yan Ting, thank you!"
"Just a small gesture," Huo Yanting replied flatly.
A violinist seated nearby began playing a melody. Chu Tingting could only watch helplessly as couples paired off and glided into the dance floor, arm in arm. She glanced at Huo Yanting, who sat surrounded by a group of guests, stealing the spotlight, and felt a quiet sadness.
"Yan Ting, you’re here too!" A deep male voice suddenly sounded near Huo Yanting’s ear.
Huo Yanting looked up and saw an old classmate from his university days—it was Long Yujin!
"Yeah, you’ve returned to the country?" Huo Yanting’s eyes lit up slightly with joy upon recognizing him.
Long Yujin swirled the wine in his glass and said, "Yes, I’ve just returned to work here!"
"Let’s make plans to meet for a game of ball and some drinks," Huo Yanting said with a smile.
"Sounds great! To receive an invitation from the busy Mr. Huo is truly an honor!" Long Yujin, having just returned to work, hadn’t yet made any new friends. To him, Huo Yanting counted as an old acquaintance.
