Adrian Law pressed against the soft body of the girl, his phoenix eyes incredibly dark, filled with desire.

Cecilia Vaughn blushed. Everyone said Adrian was like a flower high on the cliffs, but only she knew his domineering and assertive nature.

Just as Adrian leaned down, intending to capture the girl’s lips for a gentle kiss, there was a sudden knock at the door.

"Sister-in-law, I just forgot to give you the repaired Red Jade Bracelet. Can I open the door now?"

It was Rosalind White.

...

Adrian’s face immediately turned dark, yet he continued to hold Cecilia’s waist possessively, his large hand caressing with intense ownership.

"Ignore her. Let’s continue."

No man would want to be interrupted at such a moment.

"Stop it, Grandma asked Rosalind to repair the bracelet. Even though I don’t like her, the bracelet is a token of Grandma’s intentions."

Cecilia looked sheepish and quickly adjusted her clothes, although she mistakenly fastened a button on her coat in her panic.

Reluctantly, Adrian walked to the window with a very unpleasant expression, watching Cecilia don her slippers and go to open the door.

...

Facing Rosalind White, who came to deliver the Red Jade Bracelet, Cecilia wore a faint smile, her expression courteous yet distant, flawlessly polite.

"Sorry, I was so engrossed in talking with Adrian that I just heard you."

But Cecilia didn’t open the door wide, blocking the entrance with her body, making it difficult to see the scene inside unless one was really trying to peek,

Rosalind stared at Cecilia’s slightly pink cheeks, momentarily stunned.

Her gaze swept downward, quickly noticing the wrongly buttoned coat Cecilia wore in her fluster.

Newlyweds alone in a room, Cecilia’s face still somewhat flushed, it was easy to guess what had transpired inside.

Rosalind felt a sudden sting in her heart, pinching her palm tightly with her nails, barely holding herself together.

"Oh, sister-in-law, it’s okay, I was the one disturbing you."

"Here, this is the bracelet I had repaired by a master in Stellerton. It should be fine, right? I randomly chose one, but if you prefer the other, it’s okay to switch with the one I have."

Rosalind smiled politely, as if she truly was just here to return Grandma’s gift.

Receiving the Jade Red Bracelet from Rosalind, Cecilia noticed minor changes in the gold-engraved pattern on the periphery.

Probably to repair the cracks, the master added more gold to the Red Jade Bracelet, changing the design to a Golden Star Snow Wave, but the craftsmanship was still exquisite.

The world says only the peony is truly national beauty, captivating the capital when in bloom. The golden peony carved on the Red Jade Bracelet did not seem out of place at all.

Cecilia glanced at the bracelet on Rosalind’s fair wrist, noticing she was wearing it, but the design differed from hers, with Red Jade and Golden Phoenix shining under the lights.

Rosalind hurriedly explained, her demeanor graceful.

"Because the gaps in the two bracelets are slightly different, mine has a Phoenix pattern. If sister-in-law prefers this design, we can also swap."

Cecilia gently shook her head.

"No problem, I really like this craftsmanship, this one will do. Thank you for bringing the bracelet."

After nodding once more at Rosalind, Cecilia efficiently closed the door.

Gazing at the Gold Star Snow Wave carved Red Jade Bracelet, Cecilia wondered if it was her imagination, but she felt a faint fragrance emanating from it.

Subtle and elegant, the scent slowly spread under her nose, pleasantly captivating.

Could it be that the master added fragrance to make the carved peony more vivid?

Cecilia was amused by her own thoughts, a slight smile gracing her lips as she prepared to examine it further, when Adrian came over.

"Is it repaired?"

"Yes, I don’t know where Rosalind found the repair master, but it’s even more exquisite than before. Look at this intricate Golden Star Snow Wave design, even an art student like myself might struggle to draw it."

The love of beauty is universal. Now with a different design, Cecilia was happy to distinguish her bracelet from Rosalind’s, so she wore the Red Jade Bracelet on her left wrist.

Under the warm lighting of the room, the jade bracelet shone brightly, the red hue highlighting Cecilia’s snow-white wrist, perfectly concealing her red plum birthmark.

"Beautiful."

Adrian’s eyes deepened slightly. He soon bowed his head, gently kissing Cecilia’s hand.

The jade bracelet was cool, but Adrian’s lips were burning hot, like feathers on fire brushing across her heart, making her slightly flush.

"Don’t kiss me like that..."

Cecilia’s earlobes flushed a faint pink, the blush spreading to her cheeks.

The man hugged her from behind, his arms resting on the girl’s waist, holding her tightly in his embrace.

"Cecilia, let’s finish what we didn’t complete earlier, shall we?"

Adrian’s features were strikingly handsome, but when gazed at so intensely by his phoenix eyes, Cecilia’s little heart couldn’t bear it.

Her long lashes trembled.

"No, we shouldn’t... It’s still daytime... And what if someone like Rosalind suddenly knocks again?" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

After all, it’s not just their home.

Thinking about staying here for three more days made Cecilia’s head ache a bit.

Adrian’s dark eyes watched the girl without blinking, a mischievous smile on his lips.

"We can just lock the door."

???

Cecilia hadn’t yet reacted when she saw the man walk towards the door, and with a click, it was locked.

"Now you don’t have to be afraid, right? Cecilia, come to me."

Adrian beckoned to Cecilia with a wave, and though she didn’t quite understand, she obediently walked over.

Unexpectedly, Adrian’s Adam’s apple moved slightly, pressing her against the full-length mirror behind the door.

"Cecilia, don’t you think it would be particularly interesting to look at us in the mirror?"

Interesting?

What’s so interesting?

Cecilia’s elegant brows furrowed slightly. "It’s just us in the mirror, nothing different from usual."

Seeing Cecilia still so naïve, Adrian chuckled softly, his large hand gently peeling off her coat.

"Silly girl, of course it’s different."

The coat was suddenly tossed into an unknown corner, and an ominous feeling arose in Cecilia’s heart.

The next moment, the man urgently grasped her shoulders, leaving no chance of escape.

An overwhelming kiss, unexpected and unguardable.

The full-length mirror was cold, and Cecilia was fully pressed against it by Adrian. Her lashes trembled, and she dared not look at their reflection.

Adrian’s eyes were dark and dangerous, as he whispered in her ear.

"Be good, look at yourself in the mirror, so beautiful..."

The man’s advance was like a storm, and Cecilia couldn’t help but gasp, gradually giving up resistance with the hand between them...