At one o'clock in the morning, my phone rang. I glanced at the name on the screen and immediately my heart started pounding.

It was him.

I picked up the phone, feigning calm, and asked, "What's up?"

"I need to see you."

"Now?"

"Mmhm."

"But it's too late..." Before I could even finish my sentence, he ended the call.

I stared blankly at my phone, his face suddenly appearing in my mind. I didn't have time to think it over. I grabbed my bag and ran out the door.

I'm very familiar with the upscale residential community he lives in. I rang the doorbell and soon enough, he appeared in front of me.

Bare-chested, his physique was on par with a male model's.

To be fair, his face alone was enough to make women blush, but it was his eyes that were truly enchanting.

I knew exactly what he wanted. As soon as I walked in, he rushed me onto the bed, pulled me close, and started tearing at my clothes.

I didn't bother to pretend either. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and kissed his thin lips.

We knew each other's bodies well. He easily found my most vulnerable spots, leaving me helpless.

Our arrangement started two years ago, a simple transaction. He gave me money, and I gave him company in his bed.

"Our liaison is a transaction fueled by lust, not love.

I close my eyes, enduring his frenzied outbursts, feeling as if my body is about to fall apart.

When it's over, he emotionlessly gets up and hands me a box of birth control pills, making sure I swallow one before he leaves.

He dislikes using protection, and I don't wish to get pregnant, so taking the pill is the best solution.

As soon as I take the pill, I immediately head to his bathroom to shower.

I have no idea about the background of this man named Lu Linqiao, other than knowing he is a wealthy married man.

Right when I enter the bathroom, a call from his wife comes through.

He softly calls out his wife's name with love and longing. His voice is so good to the ears - deep, resonant and full of allure, a tone he has never used with me.

But the next moment, his voice turns cold, "Is that so?"

Before I can even understand what's going on, he aggressively flings open the bathroom door and bursts in, yanking off the showerhead and spraying the cold water in my direction.

The icy water hits my face, I let out a scream and cover my face attempting to dodge the water.

However, he pulls my hair, denying me escape, as the water keeps pouring down more furiously.

“Lu Linqiao...” As soon as I open my mouth, the water jets in, chocking me to the point of tears.

All I can do is shut my eyes tight and shake my head vigorously. The experience was even more excruciating than death.

In the constant sound of the shower, his icy voice echoes, "Know your place. How dare you insult my wife?""

In an instant, my mind buzzed, probably because of the package I sent to his wife.

The package was filled with men's products, intended as a prank. But I never anticipated it would completely infuriate Lu Linhao.

It seemed like he loved his wife more than I had imagined.

Rapid streams of water from the showerhead pummeled my face. Pushed onto the bathtub, I suffered, head down only to see my long hair swaying like seaweed.

I wanted to cry, but the gushing water washed away my tears before they could even fall.

After a long while, he finally let go of me.

With no strength left, I collapsed onto the floor, my knees scraping against the surface, bleeding.

Yet, he didn’t spare me another glance, picking up a towel to leisurely dry his hands. His voice, deep and completely devoid of warmth, rang out.

"Either get out of my life, or apologize tomorrow night.”

His actions, his words, shook me to the core.

I had to admit, despite believing myself heartless, it felt like a needle was pricking near my heart.

A shallow pain, but it was a throbbing one.

Taking a moment, I nodded slowly, "Fine, I will apologize tomorrow night."

I knew tomorrow night wouldn't be easy, but I had no choice. I needed his money and didn't want to lose him.

At the sight of my abnormal acquiescence, he suddenly looked at me and said, "Su Xi, you're a smart woman. You should know the reason I've kept you around for two years is that I knew you wouldn't fall for me."

I shuddered, instantly understanding the deep meaning in his words.

I wiped the sweat off my face, and cracked a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu, I just want the money."

However, it seemed like I laughed too hard, creating a stinging pain on the wound on my face, so intense I felt like shedding tears.

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The night after, I arrived on time at Lanji Square, the place where Lu Linhao asked me to apologize.

As soon as I walked in, two men grabbed my hair and poured some oddly colored alcohol into my mouth.

This alcohol was obviously drugged, but I didn't dare to resist.

The drug in the alcohol was fast-acting, causing me to feel dizzy and feverish as soon as I drank it.

I lowered my head to see items scattered all over the floor, that were exactly similar to the ones I mailed to Mr. Lu's wife.

As the men spouted vulgarities, they tormented me.

The pain made me scream, yet it only excited them further.

I felt as though my body was being torn apart, and to make matters worse, a raging fire had started within me!

After the two men were finished, they lined up, driven by their desire.

At that moment, I thought it was over for me.

Just then, the door to the private room was forcefully pushed open.

Lu Linhao's deep, soothing voice made one's heart shiver, "Get out!"