Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 79: The Deal Is Struck, Does He Like Himself?

The office was too quiet. Huo Yanting's ears were always sharper than others, so he could hear everything clearly.

"Why are you asking me this?" Huo Yanting's exquisitely handsome face showed a trace of unease. He had never said the word "like" to any woman before.

"I just want to confirm one thing—that I still hold value to you, whether it's my body or my other abilities... Because the deal I'm about to propose may shock you." Lin Banxia laid it all out plainly, and as a result, she seemed much calmer. That was the only way she could manage to say so much to him.

Huo Yanting raised his eyebrows slightly. "Did your father put you in a tough spot? What did he say?"

So sharp and discerning, how could he not already know the nature of the words she was hesitating to utter?

"His company is struggling with cash flow and needs 1 billion for a turnaround. If I can't sort it out, he plans to use the deed to the pear garden to trade with Huo Qinglin. Mr. Huo, you once promised me—so long as I make a deal with you, the pear garden would remain safe." Lin Banxia spoke urgently, as if fearing he might take back his word in this very instant.

Huo Yanting's gaze deepened, becoming inscrutable. No one could guess what he was thinking.

The atmosphere grew tense and silent. Lin Banxia felt her breath hitching. She was truly terrified—afraid that he might reject her.

If he refused, she would have to go down with the pear garden.

"I'll have Qi Han give you a card in a moment. It will have the 1 billion you need. You can use it to settle things." After a silence, Lin Banxia finally heard the man's response.

She froze completely, her beautiful eyes widening in disbelief.

Huo Yanting was seriously going to give her 1 billion? This was simply... beyond shocking.

"Mr. Huo, shouldn't you think this through carefully? 1 billion is no small amount." Lin Banxia couldn't help but advise him. Although she knew voicing this thought was foolish, she still hoped the man would be rational in making any decisions.

"1 billion might be astronomical to you, but to me, it's nothing more than a drop in the bucket. Lin Banxia, I'll give you the money—but you also need to give yourself to me." Huo Yanting fixed his gaze on her eyes, his tone low and commanding as he spoke each word deliberately.

Lin Banxia felt his stare burning through her, as if her very soul was about to ignite. Her mind was flooded with images of that afternoon on the yacht, when he had pressed her down and passionately claimed her.

"Fine. The moment I have the money, I'm yours. Whatever you want me to do..."

"Move out of the Lin Family residence and live with me!" Huo Yanting interrupted her mid-sentence.

"Live in the Huo Family mansion?" Lin Banxia's beautiful eyes snapped open wide, as though she were staring into hell rather than paradise.

It wasn't even a question if Huo Qinglin's family would show her mercy—she suspected the matriarch would tear her apart first.

"I understand your concerns. That's why I'll arrange another residence for you, near my company," Huo Yanting said with a charming and captivating smile, his lips curling slightly.

Lin Banxia stared at his strikingly handsome features, dazzled by the radiance of that smile. She found herself momentarily lost in thought.

"Handle your own matters first, then move into my place. Starting tonight, you belong to me!" After locking his fiery gaze on her for two seconds, Huo Yanting pressed the button on his desk phone, issuing instructions to Qi Han to prepare the money.

It took Lin Banxia a long time to recover, to fully digest the events that had just unfolded.

Qi Han then placed a black card in front of her. "Miss Lin, the card contains 1 billion, and the password is your birthday."

"My birthday? How do you know?" Lin Banxia gasped in surprise once again.