Chapter 149: Chapter 149: I’ll Only Let You Touch

Lucia’s lips curled into a smile as warm as the spring sun, his eyes filled with adoration. His voice was impossibly gentle as he said, "The reason I called you before... I actually wanted to tell you that I’ve entered the entertainment industry. I’m an actor now." He tilted his head slightly, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes, as if craving some kind of approval from Su Yaoyao.

Su Yaoyao froze for a moment, her eyes widening. A genuine smile then bloomed on her face as she said sincerely, "Congratulations! That’s truly wonderful news." Her gaze was filled with joy and well wishes, as if she felt his accomplishment as her own.

"It’s because you told me I should do what I truly want," Lucia said, his gaze growing even more gentle, yet firm—deep as a lake, rippling with profound emotion.

Their eyes met, and it was as if an invisible current passed between them, conveying an unspoken understanding and a depth of emotion.

In that instant, the world seemed to fall silent, leaving only their locked gazes. A thousand words passed between them without a single one being spoken.

"But... are you sure you won’t consider letting me offer myself to you?" Lucia narrowed his golden eyes, his gaze laced with a subtle intimacy as he stared directly at her, as if trying to read her very soul.

His direct, fiery gaze made Su Yaoyao’s cheeks flush crimson, as alluring as a ripe peach.

She lowered her head, saying shyly, "But... I already have so many Beast Husbands." Her voice was barely a whisper, tinged with a mix of helplessness and panic.

"But I’ll definitely be the prettiest one," Lucia said confidently, lifting his chin. His long, wavy, fiery-red hair swayed with the motion, looking like dancing flames.

His golden eyes shimmered captivatingly under the light, radiating an innate allure. He was so beautiful it was impossible to look away, and he radiated a sizzling energy.

An invisible hand seemed to tug at Su Yaoyao’s heart. She found herself looking at Lucia again—his fiery red hair, his bewitching golden eyes. Every inch of him seemed to hold a fatal allure.

She had to admit, Lucia’s beauty was unique and flamboyant, making him difficult to resist.

"A debt of ten billion Star Coins... I’ll probably never be able to repay that in my lifetime. Wouldn’t it be better to just take me instead?" Lucia pressed his advantage, his eyes glinting with a sly hope as he tried to win her over with this half-joking, half-serious plea.

Su Yaoyao frowned slightly. "So, you only want to offer yourself because of the debt? You don’t have to worry, I..." She had been about to tell him that she’d never expected him to repay it, but Lucia cut her off, his voice urgent. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"It’s not that." Lucia’s eyes instantly dimmed, like stars blotted out by clouds, losing all their light.

He lowered his head, lost in memory, and began to speak slowly. "Because my Rage Value was too high, I was abandoned by my clan. In their eyes, I was a monster. No one wanted me.

Philisa only got close to me for her own benefit. Her fake affection... it made me lose all hope in the world.

But you were different. In the livestreams, you kept giving me gifts but never asked for anything in return. You never made any unreasonable demands—not even a hint of suggestive harassment." He paused, taking a deep breath, as if struggling to keep his complicated emotions in check.

"Do you know what you were like? A ray of light, suddenly shining into my dark world. Your kindness and sincerity... I found it so strange. It made me curious, and I started to like you.

But you would always just disappear. Every time I wanted to get to know you better, you’d vanish like the wind, without a trace. It made me feel so insecure. I became anxious, terrified of losing you. My thoughts were consumed with you.

When you showed up in my stream again, I told myself I had to do whatever it took to hold on to you, to make you stay by my side and be with me forever.

Because I knew you wouldn’t abandon me. You’re so kind. You were the first person to ever tell me to live the life I wanted for myself. You made me feel hope again for a life I thought was completely rotten.

And then I realized... somewhere along the way, I think I started to fall for you." Lucia looked up, tears shimmering in his eyes as he gazed at Su Yaoyao, his look filled with longing and desire.

Su Yaoyao listened quietly, her heart a whirlwind of complex emotions.

She’d never imagined her casual actions could have had such a profound effect on him.

Looking at his deeply affectionate gaze, she was, for a moment, at a complete loss.

"So, Yaoyao... can’t you make room for one more Beast Husband?" Lucia leaned closer to the screen, his eyes filled with an irresistible allure. His voice was low and seductive, as if he were whispering right in her ear.

Su Yaoyao’s throat suddenly felt dry, and she swallowed involuntarily.

Her heart began to hammer against her ribs, as if it would leap out of her throat. She was caught in a deep inner struggle.

Seeing her adorable, conflicted expression—clearly moved but hesitant—Lucia’s lips curved into the confident smile of someone who knows they will get what they want.

He understood he couldn’t push her too hard, so he decided to take a step back. "You don’t have to answer me right away," he said, his voice like a fine wine that grows more intoxicating with every sip. "I’m confident that, in time, you’ll come to know just how good I can be."

As he spoke, Lucia gave a slight tremble, and a pair of red ears popped out playfully, looking like two tender, red leaves.

Then, nine fluffy fox tails unfurled and began to swish gently in the air, each movement seeming to hold a magical charm.

The nine tails were magnificently fluffy and soft. Their fur shimmered under the light, creating a dreamlike spectacle.

Su Yaoyao’s eyes went wide, as if she were under a spell. They practically turned into hearts, and she nearly started drooling.

She was utterly captivated by the nine alluring tails. Only a single thought echoed in her mind: ’That’s nine tails! They look so soft! I bet they feel incredible!’

As if hypnotized, she blurted out, "Can I... touch them?" Her voice was thick with longing.

Seeing her entranced expression, Lucia gave a bewitching smile, as radiant as a spring blossom. "Of course. Come to my place tomorrow and you can touch them. I’ll only let *you* touch them, you know." He drew out the word "touch," his tone thick with suggestive invitation.