Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 479 - 477 It was the first time she met Huo Shao.
Jiayi’s face flushed red, "Then..."
"Just hold onto the bank card. Since you can’t afford it, why force it? I’ve said it before, poor people shouldn’t talk about integrity; they don’t have that privilege," Huo Zhenyang said with a hint of sarcasm.
Jiayi bit her lip, "But my mom insists on paying the rent. And..." she paused before continuing, "If you don’t accept it, I’m afraid my mom will misunderstand our relationship, after all, this house is so expensive..."
Huo Zhenyang raised his eyebrows, amused for some reason, "Calling you stupid is an insult to your intelligence. If the card is in your hand, how would your mom know?"
Jiayi felt a shame-filled blush fly up her nose at being scolded by the man.
She was like a flower bud filled with liquor, tender and lovely.
Especially in that maid outfit. It was particularly evocative.
His eyes darkened as if extinguishing a flame.
Damn it.
Previously, he would only react when they were close.
But now that he had spent more time with her, just the sight of her stirred something within him that swept through his entire body.
It was as if he had already tasted her sweet flavor and now wanted to taste it again.
Seeing her still holding the bank card, motionless, he suddenly stood up, took two steps forward, bent his lean but sturdy back, and grasped her hand holding the bank card, slowly curling it into a small fist.
The distinct scent and warmth of a man made Jiayi shiver, but she could only squeeze the bank card tighter under the guidance of his strong hand and then slipped it into the pocket of her apron.
She suddenly realized that trying to sever ties with the man in front of her, without owing or dragging anything, was an incredibly difficult thing.
His large hand cradled her tender palm while placing the bank card in the pocket, but he hesitated to let go.
Jiayi finally reacted, her face burning up, trying to wrestle free from the grasp of his large hand. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
That feeling came again.
Every time it was like this...
When she should have dodged him, her brain would crash each time, blanking out, her body numb and her limbs weak.
As if deep down, she didn’t want to escape at all.
As if the man’s liberties were entirely justified!
The longer she was with him, the more intense this feeling became.
She—
What on earth was wrong with her!
Huo Zhenyang savored the sensation, feeling the small woman’s hand struggle like a squished bun in his palm.
Even though it was a struggle, it was so weak, like an ant shaking a tree, to no effect whatsoever.
He faintly realized that perhaps this little woman was not as averse to him as he had imagined.
Every time he purposely provoked her, he could hear her fierce heartbeat.
If she truly loathed him, her reaction would never be like this.
She was holding back. Holding back her feelings.
Not until she lifted her face, daring not to make a sound, only daring to glare fiercely at him, did he narrow his deep-set eyes, lower his head, and lean in close to her ear.
The masculine warmth breathed against her earlobe, making Jiayi feel even hotter in her face and neck, as if under a spellbinding curse, rendered completely immobile, her heart pounding like that of a deer during a secret date with a boyfriend for the first time.
Right then, his voice came teasingly:
"... Your body is a hundred times more honest than your mouth. I don’t understand what you’re still holding out for. Your debt, Green Island Garden, Zaizai’s future prospects... all of it is no problem at all, as long as you agree," he said.
These words hit her like a strong tranquilizer, snapping Jiayi out of her wild desires and bringing her fully back to her senses!
What was she thinking? A heart racing like a deer? First love? A date with a boyfriend?
This man’s status and identity made it all too normal for him to keep mistresses all around the world.
Coming to Yunling was no different.
He merely wanted to make sure he had company in Yunling City during his lonely moments—and to warm his bed!
The kindness he showed her and Zaizai during this time was merely aimed at that very purpose!
And yet, she had been there, excited, even having the illusion of being in love?
Gathering her thoughts with effort, she gave him a strong push and turned around, quickening her pace as she walked into the servant’s quarters.
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Behind the wall, Sister Hui heard everything crystal clear and even saw their intimate behavior at close range, causing her to gasp.
So the young master actually bought a house for this woman?
And arranged for this woman, along with her whole family of three, to move in?
Green Island Garden—
Isn’t that near Disheng? That’s a high-end residential area.
Swallowing nervously, she turned around and went into her own servant’s room.
After some consideration, Sister Hui finally picked up the phone and dialed the overseas number.
Once the call connected, a crisp and graceful female voice spoke in fluent English: "This is Huo Mansion, who may I ask is calling?"
Hearing that voice, Sister Hui knew she had reached the person she was looking for. It was like hearing a savior. She quickly lowered her voice and softly called out, "Miss Su, it’s me, Sister Hui."
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Meanwhile, across thousands of miles and ocean, on the other side of the Pacific.
America, LA.
In the city center, within the Chinese wealthy district, a villa with an antique oriental charm stood in the middle.
It was early morning in America.
In the living room, a woman in her early twenties, with delicate light makeup and dressed in a white Chanel suit, looked calm and composed. With graceful and experienced movements, she seemed at ease—acting as if she was the mistress of the house.
At that moment, Su Yan was sitting on the sofa, answering a call from China.
In the past, back in China, she could only afford Jinhua University thanks to scholarships and donations. She was discriminated against by her classmates and came from an orphanage. But now, she had transformed from a sparrow to a phoenix and was the president’s chief secretary of Huo Group’s American branch.
Five years ago, after her back was splashed with acid, she needed a skin graft operation and was sent overseas to America.
After surgery and recovery, a busy year passed by.
Just as she was about to return to China, the Huo family entourage—from the elder Huo Tianpei, Huo Zhenyang, to the Huo family’s trusted aides, core members, and personal servants—had all relocated to America.
Only then did she learn that Huo Zhenyang had come to America for surgery.
She was able to have the skin graft because Xiaoyi pleaded with Huo Zhenyang on her behalf. Both Xiaoyi and Huo Zhenyang were her benefactors.
Upon hearing that Huo Zhenyang faced a potentially dangerous surgery, she took the initiative to visit Huo Mansion and request the elder to let her stay and take care of Huo Zhenyang until he recovered from his surgery before leaving.
After learning that Su Yan was a patient sponsored by his son and also a close friend and confidante of Jiayi from Jin University, the elder granted Su Yan’s wish. She stayed at Huo Mansion in America, taking care of Huo Zhenyang alongside his personal healthcare team.
On the tenth day after the surgery, Su Yan met Huo Zhenyang.
When the dignified man, who had always been present in her memories, finally appeared before her, Su Yan realized that perhaps for the rest of her life, no other man would enter her eyes.
At Jin University in China, she had been splashed with acid by Ye Shiman, and during her hospital stay, Xiaoyi came to visit her. That’s when she learned Huo Zhenyang was the man behind Xiaoyi.
But at that time, she had only heard of him and had never seen him in person.
That was her first encounter with Huo Zhenyang.
