The Duke’s Affair -Part One

Ye Ye saw that the two wanted to discuss something serious, so she said, “You guys go ahead and talk; I need to go downstairs to check on my classmates.” She never got involved in the men’s business dealings. Long Yu didn’t want Ye Ye to know too much about the underworld matters either, so he nodded in agreement: “Go have fun, I’ll come to pick you up later! SKY is also downstairs.” “Alright, Uncle, take your time chatting; I’ll definitely come to bother you tomorrow!” Ye Ye saluted and said. “Okay, girl!” With the gloom from earlier swept away, Ye Ye walked leisurely down the hallway covered with thick carpets, heading towards the elevator at the corner of the corridor to go downstairs. The standing waiters, upon seeing Ye Ye, respectfully saluted, “Good evening, Miss!” They might not know Ye Ye’s identity, but they had either seen or heard about the scene in the dance pool earlier, wondering about the background of this beautiful girl, how she could attract the intervention of the three major figures. Seeing Long Yu’s protective attitude towards her, they automatically categorized her as Long Yu’s new love interest—hence the respect! [From Paris to Rome: Thirty-Five, Ye Ye and the Nightclub 5] Ye Ye nodded lightly in acknowledgment, gracefully heading towards the elevator… A group of bodyguards in black moved behind Ye Ye, blocking the view of the waiters. Ye Ye became alert, about to turn around when a pair of large hands suddenly pulled her into a private room, kicking the door shut—a man forcefully embraced Ye Ye against his chest. In the darkness, Ye Ye couldn’t see the man’s face… but she smelled a scent—the same scent as hers… She let her guard down, her heart filled with mixed emotions… Just as she was about to speak, her small mouth was sealed by cold lips, and Ye Ye instinctively forgot to struggle, her hands hanging limply, passively letting him kiss her… Slowly, she closed her eyes… The fervent kiss carried punishment and hysteria, sucking and biting with force, heating up the dark room. Moments later, the man released Ye Ye, who was slightly breathless, gripping her shoulders tightly. Even in the darkness, Ye Ye could feel his sharp gaze on her: “Huo—” Ye Ye whispered. Dean sneered, coldly saying, “Haven’t forgotten me, huh!?” “Huo—” Ye Ye didn’t know what to say, only murmuring his name with mixed feelings. “You little runaway, did you think you could just walk away and void our bet?” Dean said. “But Huo—” “Ye Ye, I won, so you are mine!” Dean interrupted Ye Ye, proudly declaring his victory. “…” Ye Ye was speechless; indeed, according to the bet, Dean had found her within seven days of her leaving Paris, so he won, and the prize was Ye Ye herself! “Ye Ye, from tomorrow, you are not allowed to meet with Long Yu anymore, you’ll stay where I’ve arranged for you!” Dean said. “No, I’m free, you can’t command me like that!” Ye Ye’s pride surged due to Dean’s domineering attitude. “But you lost, and I’m merely claiming my prize! And you, you must abide by the terms of the bet!” Dean said coldly. Although Ye Ye couldn’t see the deep affection in Dean’s eyes in the darkness, she could imagine his eyes turning a cold green, but she still needed to defend her dignity and freedom: “No, even if I lost, you can’t restrict my freedom! Yu is my friend, I can’t abandon him just because of your words!” “Just friends, huh!? Ye Ye, you’re too good at lying!” Dean was angry but tried to suppress it. He pushed Ye Ye against the wall, triggering the lights in the room to turn on. Ye Ye squinted to adjust to the sudden brightness, then looked at Dean’s perfect handsome face, his eyes now a shade of green from anger, and softly said, “Huo, I—” Seeing Dean’s face, the long-suppressed longing replaced her earlier displeasure. “What? Still want to argue? What’s this?” Dean harshly pointed at the kiss mark on Ye Ye’s neck, his eyes almost freezing over! Ye Ye realized the kiss mark left by Long Yu on her neck, instinctively touching it, lowering her head, not daring to look at Dean. “Is this what your friend left for you?” Dean thought of the photo online, Long Yu kissing Ye Ye’s neck… The fire in his heart blazed! “It’s not what you think!” Ye Ye whispered. “You liar! Not honest about anything, trying to renege on our bet and your relationship with Long Yu!” Dean shook her shoulders, angrily reproaching her. “Alright! Huo!” Ye Ye seemed to make a decision, meeting Dean’s eyes, a warrior could be killed but not insulted, she would not renege if she lost! “I lost, I’ll be your woman for four months, but on the condition that I remain free. You can’t restrict my friendships or where I live!” “Fine, but during these four months, you can only maintain a relationship with me, I won’t touch a dirty woman!” Dean looked at Ye Ye’s neck with disgust. Ye Ye lowered her eyes, hiding the hurt and grievance caused by Dean’s words, knowing she was innocent yet misunderstood by him, but what about him? He still had a wife, could he not touch his wife during these four months? — But these words Ye Ye did not say, feeling she was at most a passerby, no need to completely destroy the marriage of the beautiful Misha… “Okay, I agree!” Ye Ye answered weakly. Although she was angry at Dean’s arbitrariness and overbearing nature, her feelings for him made her emotionally agree to his terms—fall, Ye Ye, it’s just four months! After four months, you’ll be worthy of your title as the underworld princess! — Ye Ye mocked herself bitterly in her heart. Dean looked at Ye Ye, now like a tired little beast, losing her vitality, feeling a bit reluctant, but then said, “Maybe not four months, you might regain your freedom sooner!” Ye Ye looked up at Dean in confusion: “What do you mean?” “Maybe just one night, I’ll get tired of you as my prize!” Dean’s harsh words stabbed at Ye Ye, unknowingly. Ye Ye stepped back with a cold laugh: “That would be for the best!” Ye Ye began to armor her wounded heart, looking at the man who stirred her heart yet was now a stranger, feeling bitter and conflicted—Ye Ye, look at what your playful nature has driven you to!? “Huo, no, Dean, can I leave now?” Ye Ye pointed at the kiss mark on her neck, raising a defiant smile: “Just been touched by someone else, you wouldn’t want me too, would you?”