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9.9 Billion Bride

He is the emperor of the dark night—cruel and indifferent, rejecting the warmth of women's affection. He ensnared her, viewing her as the antidote to the love poison that coursed through him, instantly addicted, and henceforth, forever beyond redemption. "The women who have glimpsed my body have only one destiny," he declared, donning a refined silver-black mask, his smile sly. "Yet, I find your scent intriguing. You may choose the manner of your demise." Their first encounter saw him pinning her to the carpet. Though commonplace advances typically involved various kisses, he surprised her by biting her neck. The perplexing question lingered: Why was he, not a vampire, drinking her blood?! Upon their second meeting, she fell prey to his bodyguard's abduction, brought before him. As she teetered on the brink of total consumption, a mysterious factor within her body was triggered...

Mo Xiaotao · Geral
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1284 Chs

061: Woman does not mean Wife (3)

The tone of Tara Summer's final words were deliberately altered, laced with a touch of mockery.

Liam Yancey's handsome face still lacked any expression. He leaned in a little closer, cornering Tara who had nowhere to retreat. As the distance between them reduced, she could smell a mild scent of alcohol on him.

It was often said that a man's body reeked after heavy drinking. However, his was different - a cool, wild scent that was, unexpectedly, quite appealing.

Tara pressed tightly against the back of her chair, finding her own thoughts strange. She held up her hand to stop him from moving any closer.

But Liam Yancey remained nonchalant; his towering frame quickly descending on Tara, forcing her palm onto his chest.

The warmth radiating from him made her jolt back, her brows furrowed, "Liam Yancey, speak! By what right did you take the liberty of getting a marriage license? By what right?!"