LOGINThe evening breeze swirled gently, caressing Anna's soft hair.She rested her hands against Lorenzo’s chest in the fragrant garden, the two of them gazing at each other tenderly. Anna was shaken by his words.Such romantic words—Lucas, even with all his expertise in sweet talking, had never said anything like this to her.To say "I'll give up everything for you"—the weight of those words was immense.And when they came from Lorenzo, they brought a sense of unexplainable security.After all, when he said he would partner with someone for a multi-billion-dollar project, it wasn’t just a casual decision. Lisa had told Anna that it wasn't as simple as it seemed. There had been board members questioning the move.LC International Group had all the capital and resources to handle the project alone. There was no need for a partnership.Even if they were to partner, it seemed strange to choose a smaller company like AA Development Ltd.Some executives questioned Lorenzo directly during the bo
Anna gazed out the car window at the city lights. “I haven’t really looked at New York at night in years. It’s actually beautiful.”Over the years, she had returned quietly more than once, mostly for business or paperwork.She had never had the leisure to stop and admire a flower, a cloud, or a city skyline.Even after spending three years in Miami, a famous tourist paradise, she had not visited a single attraction.Her life had been nothing but work.“If you like it, I can take you out more often,” Lorenzo said.Resting her chin in her hand, she looked at him. “Now I finally understand why some people choose to take it easy. When someone else has paved the road for you and you don’t have to struggle so hard, you finally have the energy to notice what life looks like.”Some women who attached themselves to wealthy men lost all ambition once they secured money. If what they wanted was financial security and they had it, why keep fighting?Was a person born to toil endlessly? Was there
Anna was dressed like a student today.The scene unfolding in the shadows of the parking garage did not feel vulgar or reckless like something out of a nightclub.It felt like a pure romance film.She looked young, almost innocent, cheeks tinted pink, eyes filled with longing for love.Lucas hated that his eyesight was so sharp.He could see every subtle expression on her face.His heart sank, jealousy raging uncontrollably.The woman he could never win over in three years had softened in just two months under Lorenzo.Lorenzo pulled her into the car.Anna straddled his lap, her short skirt barely covering the tops of her thighs. Now that things had escalated, she felt a flicker of nervousness.He shifted her onto the steering wheel. Her hair fell softly around her shoulders, her breathing uneven.The high waisted design revealed a smooth stretch of her flat stomach.“Lorenzo… you’re not actually going to do this in the car, are you?” She swallowed.He leaned close to her ear, voice l
In the dim theater, even with a blanket draped over them, they were still surrounded by other couples. The atmosphere was tight, charged.Back in first class, when he had pinned her against the seat and kissed her, Anna had blushed so hard her face burned.Now the roles were reversed.She was the one taking the initiative.Most of the couples in the theater tonight had come with similar intentions.The movie itself did not matter. What mattered was the darkness, the secrecy, the thrill of something almost forbidden.Anna moved against him like a temptress, her hand wandering across his defined abs beneath his shirt.Lorenzo caught her wrist. “Watch the movie.”“How can I, when you look better than the movie?”Her lips brushed his ear as she whispered, “Look at me. I don’t believe you feel nothing.”He tightened his grip slightly. “Troublemaker. Don’t push it.”She laughed softly. “Oh? So you get nervous too? What about when you pinned me down in first class and kissed me?”Fair was fa
Lorenzo realized something tonight.Other women flirted for money.Anna flirted for his life.If she were a vampire, he would gladly let her drain him dry.Just then, the waiter brought over the appetizers. Anna returned to her seat and smiled politely. “Thank you.”The young waiter immediately flushed. “You’re welcome. Enjoy.”Even knowing she meant nothing by it, Lorenzo still felt a flicker of jealousy.He really did want to hide her away somewhere only he could see.Anna, completely unaware of his thoughts, pointed outside. “Lisa was right. The sunset here is amazing.”What she did not know was that bathed in golden light, she was the most beautiful thing in sight.Even Lucas noticed it.The coldness she used to wear like armor was gone. The usual mask had disappeared. There was only a pure, unguarded smile on her lips.The sunlight seemed to favor her, outlining her in a soft glow. She looked almost divine.Sacred. Untouchable.It made people restless.The desire Lucas had tried
His large hand landed gently on her head. “Talk properly, Anna.”She let out a soft laugh.As the car drove out of the underground garage and into the light, she caught sight of him clearly. A faint flush spread from his ears down to his neck.So the aloof, untouchable man was actually the type to blush over something this simple.The contrast was almost shocking.She used to think he had a strange temper, turning cold without warning.Now she realized he had just been sulking.The atmosphere inside the car felt different from before. This was their first real date. Like an ordinary couple, they were both filled with anticipation and a hint of shyness.Who would have thought that falling in love after marriage could feel this sweet?Under the setting sun, their eyes met for a brief second. The air between them carried a quiet spark.The ice around Anna’s heart was melting bit by bit. She was stepping out of that frozen place and walking toward Lorenzo again.“We’re here.” She pointed







