Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 48 Provoking the Crown Prince

"The head of the Huo Family? How do you know it will be me?" Yan Ting's expression stiffened slightly, and his tone grew heavier.

Lin Banxia was also startled, her mind racing. Oh no, at this time, the Huo Family was still under the control of his grandfather.

"I... I guessed. Your abilities are exceptional, your actions decisive. Huo Qinglin is definitely no match for you, and, um... your uncle surely isn't—mmph..."

Her rosy little mouth, still busy flattering him, was abruptly silenced by his thin lips taking over.

Lin Banxia's beautiful eyes widened in shock, disbelief flashing in them. Once she regained her senses, she immediately pushed the dangerous man in front of her away.

"Mr. Huo, please don't do this..." She panted softly, her brain short-circuited from his sudden kiss.

"When such sweet words come from this cute little mouth of yours, of course, I have to reward it properly." Huo Yanting's seductive thin lips curved upward, and in the next second, he claimed her mouth again with domineering insistence. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Lin Banxia wanted to evade, but a large hand firmly clasped the back of her head, forcefully pulling her closer to him.

This kiss was fervent, searing with intensity.

By the time Lin Banxia's body had gone soft in his embrace and she was too breathless to speak, Huo Yanting leaned in close, his voice hoarse as he asked, "Lin Banxia, how about staying by my side?"

"What?" Lin Banxia's chaotic mind struggled to summon her rationality, and then, with resolute clarity, she replied, "No, I absolutely won't agree. Let go of me right now."

"So stubborn—one way or another, you'll suffer for this." Huo Yanting had anticipated her rejection, for that was simply her nature.

Lin Banxia's face turned bright red as she quickly climbed out of his arms, hastening to fix the clothes he had disheveled earlier.

"Mr. Huo, please don't do this again in the future. If you act improperly without my consent one more time, our deal will have no way to continue. I absolutely won't band together with a tiger for personal gain," Lin Banxia warned him with a serious expression.

Huo Yanting chuckled lightly. "You're the first woman daring to speak to me in this tone."

"Mr. Huo, I have always respected you—just as I respect Old Sir Huo," Lin Banxia said swiftly before opening the car door and stepping out.

Huo Yanting's lips twitched twice, his handsome face darkening with displeasure.

This woman's mouth—he was determined to kiss her into silence one day.

Respect him, like she respects his grandfather? Damn it. Did she have to ruin his mood this way?

Lin Banxia hurriedly fled back home. When she entered her room, her breathing had yet to calm down.

"Bastard, utterly shameless! To think he kissed me again. What does he take me for?" Lin Banxia cursed softly, both embarrassed and angry.

Outside her window, under the streetlights, an extravagant and luxurious stretched limousine disappeared beneath the shadows of trees, fading into the long line of streetlamps.

The next afternoon, Lin Banxia received a call from Huo Qinglin.

"Banxia, are you free tonight? It's been so long since we've had a meal together. I've been busy with work lately. I hope you aren't upset." Huo Qinglin's tone was warm and gentle, like that of a caring boyfriend.

Lin Banxia laughed coldly in her heart. Wasn't he just busy spending time with Lu Huan Ning lately? How could he possibly have thought of her, the cast-aside official girlfriend?

"Qinglin, I don't really feel like eating out. How about you cook for me at home? I think the meals you make feel more intimate." Lin Banxia dared not go out with Huo Qinglin casually; she was afraid of putting herself in danger.

In the past, she had been too naïve, believing Huo Qinglin would never harm her. Now, she could no longer afford to be so careless.

"Banxia, aren't you making things difficult for me? You know I can't cook."

"Then invite me to your house for dinner, okay? Sharing a meal with family feels much more meaningful." If she were to dine at the Huo Family residence, Lin Banxia wouldn't feel afraid. After all, at the Huo Family home, Huo Anya no longer dared to harm her.