Brazen Challenge

My heart inexplicably ached; this word was too extravagant for me.

I sat there motionless, looking at the breathtaking scenery before me, genuinely shocked. This was the unfinished home he had mentioned? Truly grand.

He got out of the car, retrieved his simple luggage from the back, then opened my door and helped me out. We walked inside together, me following closely behind him.

The interior was even more luxurious than I had imagined, making me feel like I was in a dreamlike paradise.

As soon as we entered, a voice exclaimed, "Sir, you're back!"

Several servants rushed over, taking his luggage amidst a chorus of cheerful greetings.

It was clear that the people here were absolutely loyal to him.

Once we reached his room, he suddenly pinned me against the door, his voice husky, "It seems you didn't miss me."