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Something Beautiful and Wicked

[18+] A villainous and romantic story about revenge and loathing, of love and intense desire between rivals: Shi Yen is a hard-hearted, wicked, and intelligent heiress of a Business Empire, who had an exceptional and promising future. That was until her parents died with the company on the brink of collapse, and until their rivals—Yuan Bank—took everything from them. Beneath the depths of despair, Shi Yen discovers her father's secret as the faceless and nameless Emperor of the Underworld, running elite criminal organizations across the black society. Shi Yen then succeeds in his role as the Empress, spending years re-establishing herself to take Shi Group back from her enemies' hands. However, a near-fatal confrontation caused Shi Yen to withdraw her role as the Empress, gearing her back to live a normal life. She then meets Yuan Shun, the man she loathed and wanted to be. The hatred is mutual. Yet, despite their rivalry, tension rises every time Shi Yen and Yuan Shun meet. They cannot deny their mutual admiration for each other, their complicated feelings, blooming chemistry, and burning desire. Between banters, competitive games, and encounters, would they ever stop to wonder if their hate blossomed into love? Especially when Yuan Shun may not be as cruel and wicked as Shi Yen initially thought him to be. Would they be able to be together when her dark past follows everywhere they go? - NO EVIL SISTER/MOTHER/EX-BOYFRIEND - NO MAJOR MISUNDERSTANDINGS - NO RAPE Meanwhile, Yuan Shun is the next successor of one of the greatest commercial banks in China, owning other businesses on the side. His family are known as debt collectors with an abundance of wealth, who helps or destroys companies. It's all for business, nothing personal. However, when Yuan Shun stumbles upon Shi Yen, he felt a surge of desire, a fluttering of somersaults in his ice-cold heart. But knowing that out of all his enemies, she loathed him the most. He then attempts to make her fall for him, knowing it would make him win their self-proclaimed long battle. But he wondered why she did not escape his wildest reveries? What made him so drawn to her? What could he do if she was his greatest rival? However, despite their hatred, how long can Shi Yen and Yuan Shun deny their undeniable attraction towards each other after a series of coincidental events? … On the other hand, Shi Ailin had grown up as a wallflower in High Society, living a sheltered life by her parents and her older sister, the ruthless Shi Yen. However, since the ruination of her family, she couldn't forget what happened to them since her parent's mysterious deaths and the company's collapse. Shi Ailin is an innocent, naive, and clueless woman who learns that to survive the cruel world she is thrust in, she must harden her heart. She then finds herself entangled with the Luo brothers, Luo Tian and Luo Wanting. Luo Tian is her ex-boyfriend who dumped her without giving her any reason or closure. Years later, she meets him again along with his older brother, Luo Wanting, a dangerously cunning man she was warned to stay away from, who offers her help to find the truth behind her parent's demise. Who will she choose? Tags: Romance, Underworld, R-18, Mature Content, Enemies-to-lovers, Strong Female Lead, Villains.

TheRedQueen · Urbain
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Good Mood

In the morning, Yuan Shun opened his eyes. He found Shi Yen curled against him, hugging his body with an arm and leg wrapped around him tightly. She breathed deeply; her expression opened wide, vulnerable, and trust for him.

Yuan Shun flushed, not expecting her to be the cuddling type.

He reached out to rake a hand through the threads of her dark hair, feeling the texture of her beautiful mane. She was in his arms as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

He felt Shi Yen shift awake, rubbing her eyes, lifting her head to face him.

Yuan Shun grinned at her sheepishly. She blushed, burying her face in his chest. She hid her expression, and Yuan Shun chuckled, squeezing her tight. "You're very adorable," he said to her with the deep tone of the morning.

Shi Yen then reached out to kiss him, fast and deep. She invaded his mouth, plunging her tongue through until he growled deep in his throat. "What was that for?" he panted slightly.

"To quiet you," she whispered hoarsely.

"Why?"

Shi Yen pursed her mouth, and her face turned red. "I'm not used to anyone speaking to me like this…you're very…passionate."

Yuan Shun smiled. He then kissed her tenderly on her head. "I'm going to spoil you, my darling."

Shi Yen looked at him with a sad, unexplainable expression. And it made him wonder if she was afraid?

Yuan Shun pecked her lips gently, and Shi Yen gave herself to him. She toppled over him, responding to the kiss, taking over. Her tongue curled over his, moaning his name as he gripped her hips.

The sun had peaked and cast through the room brightly when Shi Yen stopped to ask, "What time is it?"

"It's almost lunch," Yuan Shun said with a grin.

Shi Yen's eyes widened, and she detached herself from him.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

Shi Yen thought about it for a moment. "Nothing…For a moment, I felt like we'd get in trouble if caught, and then I reminded myself that we're adults."

Yuan Shun laughed. "Is it because you grew up with strict parents?" And then he realized that he had touched a forbidden subject.

But Shi Yen chuckled and said, "Yes. I did. My father spent years trying to scare off Fang Qi from being my friend." She then paused, pondering over the memory. "They were strict, but they didn't suffocate me. My parents only wanted what was best for me, and I always appreciated how much they loved me."

Yuan Shun reached out to take her hand, running small circles over her palm with his thumb.

Shi Yen sucked in a breath, giving out a small grin. "I haven't talked about them in such a long time…thank you."

Yuan Shun gave out a sad smile. "I'm here...if you ever want to talk about them again."

Shi Yen pounced at him, hugging him tightly. "Let's wash up and meet with the others."

Yuan Shun took her face in his hands, kissing her lips, not wanting to leave the bed. "I will see you downstairs."

Reluctantly, he stirred out of the covers, heading over to his room to wash up and change. He then went down the stairs to meet with everyone else who was eating in the kitchen.

Fang Qi then looked at him, grinning ear to ear.

Yuan Shun rolled his eyes, taking a seat at the table by Fang Qi. He caught a glimpse of Shi Yen, fully-dresses, eating at the end with Yuan Xinyi and Shi Ailin.

Fang Qi then pointed at him, and whispered, "I went to wake you this morning. You weren't there, and your bed was so clean." He winked.

Yuan Shun glared at him, and it was the end of the conversation.

"Yen. You look like you're in a good mood," Shi Ailin said.

"How can you tell?" Yuan Xinyi questioned. "Her face is always serious—no offence, Yen."

Shi Yen smiled. "None taken."

"Anyways," Shi Ailin continued. "We're going to the beach. Do you want to come?"

Shi Yen nodded. "Of course. I'll go change." She then stood up and left.

Shi Ailin then announced to the others that she and Yuan Xinyi were going to head to the beach. Luo Tian, Luo Wanting, and Fang Qi all stood up, heading over to the screen doors. "We're going too."

Fang Qi turned when he noticed that Yuan Shun remained seated. "Are you coming?"

"I'm going to wait for Yen. We'll meet you there."

Fang Qi then shot him a knowing grin, which caused Shi Ailin's eyes to widen. Was Yuan Shun dating her sister?

She gaped at Yuan Xinyi, who mirrored her expression. They both smiled, leaving Yuan Shun behind.

At the beach, Fang Qi put on sunscreen, and then he laid down on his front. "Xinyi," he called out. "Can you put some on my back?"

Yuan Xinyi crossed her arms. "Why would I want to do that?"

Fang Qi was taken aback. "Are you still mad at me? I don't even know what I did."

"Yes, because you're an idiot that never sees anything wrong when it comes to you."

Fang Qi narrowed his eyes. "Fine, then," he responded with irritation. "Ai, can you help me?"

Shi Ailin gaped. "I—"

"I'll do it," Yuan Xinyi changed her mind.

Fang Qi then shot her a smug grin and Yuan Xinyi spat a curse before she sat behind him, rubbing sunscreen onto the skin of his back.

Yuan Shun and Shi Yen had come down to the beach with their swimwear, holding hands. Both of them always looked so formidable and defiant—but together, they were so powerful and regal. It made Shi Ailin shiver.

She then grinned as she watched them enter the water. But then it seemed that they had challenged each other to a swim race, because they ran until they were knee-deep in the ocean, and they splashed across with their arms fanning the water.

Shi Ailin laughed at them, digging her hand into the sand, running it through her fingers.