Bride of the 77-Day Contract

*************I am Mr. River Crab, some content of this chapter has been cut***************

In Z City, within a luxurious villa's bedroom, a transaction played out…

Chen Zhi's cheeks were snow-white, lips tightly bitten, her eyes slightly open with a bewildered and pained expression.

In her eyes, there was a thin layer of mist and an indelible shade of anguish and obscurity.

It felt like a thorn was buried in her heart, causing pain at the slightest touch, but she hid that thorn well, preventing it from wounding her heart.

...

The man before her was tall and muscular, brimming with a savage bulge.

He had a face that was incomparably handsome, with features that seemed masterfully sculpted by an artist, capable of making any woman's heart flutter at the sight of them.

At that moment, his face carried a wicked seduction, like the most beautiful of poisons, seemingly gorgeous yet deadly.

Feeling Chen Zhi's gaze, Si Ye slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of dark and profound pupils.

His bright eyes shone brighter than the stars in the night sky, sharp and deep, unfathomable at a glance.

His gaze was cold, with not a hint of bewilderment, maintaining a clear mind even at such times.

"Is this your reaction? Clumsy and stiff! No one is forcing you, if you're unwilling, you can leave right now!" the man's indifferent words were like sharp weapons, easily capable of wounding the heart.

Chen Zhi turned her head away awkwardly, indeed unwilling.

Yet, she could not afford to be unwilling. Having come this far, she could not back down, or all her efforts would have been in vain.

Besides, she hadn't received the money yet, all the more reason not to retreat.

If he said she was clumsy and stiff, then she had to change her indifferent demeanor and please him—

********I am Mr. River Crab, I've crawled by, seeking forgiveness*****************

Chen Zhi bit her lips hard, her once vibrant red lips now devoid of any color.

Amid the ups and downs, she felt like a small boat on the great sea, floating aimlessly, at any moment at risk of being swallowed by the waters.

Chen Zhi felt panicked, afraid.

She tried to think of her mother's face, reminding herself of her mother's sickly appearance, and her heart firmed up.

Nothing to be afraid of, losing her mother was what truly terrified her.

She had to be strong, had to overcome psychological barriers, and had to forge ahead without looking back!

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The night grew deeper, the world quieter, and someday, everything came to an end.

As soon as the man on top of her had left, Chen Zhi felt an overwhelming chill and trembled. Exhausted, she closed her eyes, her hands instinctively pulled the blanket over her body, buried her head in the pillow, curled up like a wounded animal, and fell into a deep sleep.

Si Ye emerged from the bathroom, glanced at her pitiful state, and a trace of a cold sneer and chill flashed through his dark eyes.

Was she unable to handle this already?

The torment was only beginning; he would show her what pain really was, what hurt really meant, what true hell was!

Revenge, this was just the start!

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When she opened her eyes again, it was already 11 a.m.

The man beside her had long left the villa, and although he hadn't slept a wink last night, he was in excellent spirits and shape.