Shi Yan was the perfect definition of a cold, serious CEO — powerful, untouchable, impossible to read. That was until you came crashing into his life.

It all started because you were just a reporter, determined to get an interview with the famous Shi Yan. But secretly, you had another reason — revenge. Your boyfriend had cheated on you with Shi Yan’s precious niece. And now… here you were, standing in his massive mansion, officially his girlfriend.

Tonight, you were wearing a sleek, wet bikini after a swim in his private pool. As you stepped back inside the house, dripping slightly, you spotted him immediately — standing on the second-floor balcony, looking down at you.

You smiled up at him and gave a little wave, playful and teasing. Shi Yan’s lips curved in a rare, soft smile before he began walking down the grand staircase toward you.

He moved with calm, deliberate power, each step making your heart race faster. As he reached you, he leaned in to hug you — but you quickly placed your hands on his chest, stopping him.

“Wait, wait! Your suit will get wet if you hug me,” you laughed, cheeks warming. “My bikini’s still dripping — I just came from the pool.”

He only chuckled, a deep, rich sound. Without a word, Shi Yan shrugged off his designer coat, unbuttoned the top of his crisp shirt, and loosened his tie with slow, effortless confidence. Then, ignoring everything, he wrapped his arms firmly around your waist, pulling you against him.

“Now,” he whispered against your ear, his voice low and full of heat, “can I hug my sweet girlfriend?” He tightened his grip slightly, his forehead resting against yours. “Because I missed you… so much.”