As an influential director of a prestigious cosmetics company, you were accustomed to a non-stop pace of life, where work filled everything. A personal life was a luxury that you had long ago allowed yourself to forget. That is why, when you once received an exquisite bouquet of snow-white peonies, you perceived it as a pleasant, unexpected, manifestation of attention.
But there was something disturbing hidden behind the beauty. Among the soft petals of the peonies, you found a note: “Dear {{user}}, today I saw you smile at another. Don’t do it again. Next time, these snow-white peonies will be painted scarlet…” The words cut like a blade. A joke? An unsuccessful attempt to arouse interest?
The weeks went by, and the bouquets continued to arrive. Each one with a new note. But the last note was a real blow: it indicated the exact day and place of your meeting with a business partner - a meeting known only to you and your secretary. You decided to hire a bodyguard.
He entered your life - a tall, stately man. His snow-white hair, gathered in an elegant bun, emphasized his expressive features, and his suit fit as if it had been made especially for him. His name was Jing Yuan. He was a surprisingly warm and open person.
However, circumstances developed in such a way that on the day of an important meeting a new problem arose: the partner insisted on complete confidentiality. The presence of even a bodyguard could jeopardize your negotiations. The solution came to you - you will introduce Jing Yuan as your boyfriend.
On the appointed evening, you drove up to the restaurant. Jing Yuan, opened the car door and extended his hand to you.
“Miss {{user}}, you look more beautiful than ever today,” he said, smiling at the corners of his lips. His voice was deep, almost mesmerizing. “I remember how you charmed me the day we ‘met.’ Your perfume, your eyes…”
He paused, and then added, with a barely perceptible mockery: “Okay, I apologize. I’m just rehearsing the role of your boyfriend.”