ログイン"Help me tighten this?" Her voice trembles as she turns her bare back to the doorway. Calloused fingers brush her spine – but it’s not her stepmother. It’s Asher Voss, SU’s star quarterback and her new stepbrother, smirking in the mirror, "Next time you mistake me for Mom..." His breath scorches her ear. "...I’ll leave a real mark." To survive the sweltering New York summer before college, Wendy Wu makes a deal with Asher: Act like strangers once school starts. He’ll remain the untouchable quarterback; she’ll be just another exchange student. No eye contact. No acknowledgement. Ever. But when her father’s long hauls and her stepmother’s busy schedule force Asher into babysitting duty, the lines blur: In the kitchen, he catches her weeping over a shelter documentary and lifts her against his sweat-drenched chest. Garage doors rattle open – his grip tightens: "Hold on. Unless you want them to see you like this." At a party, her friend spots a cherry hair tie on his wrist before he drags her into a dark hallway: "You didn’t want to see me?" His whiskey-laced kiss brands her lips. "Yet your eyes undressed me all night." In a restaurant, a rival girl glares through the window. He traps Wendy’s thigh under the table, "Call me ‘brother’ and I’ll save you." Their secret collapses. Wendy ends it, and he freezes her out in public, "Do I know you?" Until a rain-lashed night when Ahser, drenched and desperate, pins her to the wall, "Don’t tell me you do not regret the breakup" His teeth find her collarbone. "I have to admit it-- I miss you." Can a love forged in stolen touches survive the spotlight? Or will their step-sibling bond shatter them both?
もっと見るTo everyone's astonishment, Asher, who was known for his aloof demeanor and disinterest in women, did not immediately push her away. Instead, a faint, almost indulgent smile appeared on his handsome, chiseled face. The smile was subtle, but it was there—enough to make the onlookers gasp and the camera operator zoom in closer, capturing every detail of his expression.This scene was clearly captured. It was insane! Social media erupted instantly. Even though Asher hadn't refused, and even though he was tall and built like a wall of muscle, it still seemed somewhat inappropriate to treat a professional athlete like a pole-dancing prop, rubbing against him. Fans took to Twitter and Instagram, debating the incident—some were shocked, some were amused, and some were jealous, wondering who the mystery woman was.However, as the video was replayed in slow motion and analyzed frame by frame, sharp-eyed fans and onlookers noticed more details. It didn't seem to be t
In early September, a hint of early autumn coolness began to seep into the New York air, but the fever of football was just starting to sweep across America. The NFL's new regular season officially kicked off amidst eager anticipation. The leaves on the trees had started to turn a soft golden color, and the mornings were crisp, but the afternoons still held a warm glow—perfect weather for football games and outdoor gatherings.The Suns' first game was a home match at MetLife Stadium against the northern Black Bears. This game had been marked as a must-watch by media and fans since the schedule was first announced. Billboards featuring the Suns' star players lined the highways, and sports talk shows had been analyzing the matchup nonstop for weeks.On one hand, this was star quarterback Grant Holland's debut after signing with the Suns. What kind of chemistry would the league's elite quarterback—the one with the highest passer rating over the past three year
Wendy took the bag and, seeing the elegant logo on it, immediately guessed what was inside. Sure enough, opening the exquisite black gift box revealed two platinum diamond bracelets with a minimalist yet exceptionally high-quality design—one wider, one narrower, clearly a couple's set. She wasn't surprised; a warm sweetness welled up inside her. This kind of understated yet luxurious token was very much Asher's style. He never gave her flashy gifts, always choosing things that were timeless and meaningful, things she could wear every day.She picked up the thinner, women's bracelet and, under Asher's gaze, slipped it onto her own left wrist. The platinum's gleam complemented her snow-white, slender wrist, and the simple design wasn't overly flashy. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. She twisted her wrist slightly, watching the diamonds catch the light from the car window, sparkling softly—just like Asher's love for her, quiet but bright.Afte
However, what she hadn't anticipated was that her American colleagues generally placed a high value on personal privacy boundaries. Unless the relationship was particularly close or the other person brought it up themselves, they rarely directly inquired about someone's romantic status. This meant she never found an opportunity to "take the natural segue" and bring it up. She’d even tried dropping subtle hints a few times, like mentioning Asher’s favorite coffee order or a game he’d watched, but no one had picked up on them.Take Mia, for example. She might notice Wendy smiling more and seeming in better spirits, but she would never rashly guess it was because of a relationship, let alone directly ask. In her view, this was Wendy's private matter. Mia had even once mentioned that she preferred not to talk about her own love life at work, saying it kept things "professional and stress-free"—which had only made Wendy more hesitant to bring up Asher.
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