Equinox Flower: Desperate Love

The European retro wall lamp was giving out a warm yellow light. On the bed was a pair of entangled lovebirds indulging in passion.

"Ethan..." The woman called out in a voice as gentle as the spring river!

"It's the 100th day today and the last day of our deal. Have me as you like!"

The man didn't reply but kissed her!

Soon the domineering man pressed her down on the king-size bed.

In the room, the vinyl record played the last note... and only their breathing could be heard.

Ethan Moore opened his eyes and looked at the stunner.

He felt both sad and satisfied!

"You look stunning from this angle!"

Ethan held her from behind. Jennifer Stewart nestled against his chest and flinched slightly.

In response to her tiny movement, Ethan immediately turned up the heat and tightened his arms, "Warmer?"

Jennifer hummed gently. Above her closed eyes, her eyelashes trembled slightly. The passion just now was so overwhelming that she couldn't speak a word.

She breathed quietly. The blush on her fair skin was like a rosy glow on the snow. Her wet hair and cherry lips added to her charm.

All of a sudden... the phone jingled. It was a push for Weibo trending topics.

They took their phones at the same time, but the pop-up message broke her heart.

Scalding tears instantly fell, but she fought them back in a few seconds!

"Today, Sarai, the young lady of the Gray family, openly proposed to Ethan, golden bachelor and CEO of Moore Group, at a luxurious cruise ship auction!"

Under the headline were several photos inside the venue, and Jennifer saw a sea of romantic, beautiful roses.

Another piece of news three days ago... occurred to her, "Mr. Moore spent 100 million yuan to customize a luxury diamond ring."

She used to prepare all these things like roses, rings, and romantic candlelight dinners for Ethan. She even... had a cute baby for him. Still... she failed to keep Ethan around her!

The news didn't mention the result of the proposal.

Nevertheless, the romance between a fair lady and a rich CEO alone attracted attention.

Moreover... it was a woman courting a man!

In every aspect, the news was a bombshell.

No wonder... it dominated the trending topics in just ten minutes after its release!

After all, the object of the proposal was the legendary ascetic heartthrob, Ethan.

Admired by countless debutantes, the handsome billionaire somehow chose to spoil a woman from a declining family?

The room fell into dead silence...

The silver moonlight slanted in!

Neither of them started a conversation about the trending topic.

When his cool kiss landed on her attractive collarbone and then her waist, she shivered slightly.

His lips winded down and stopped at her... abdomen.

Jennifer was aware that she couldn't hide the ugly scar anymore.

Ethan stroked the long scar and did his best to coax, "Tell me, did you have a baby for anyone, eh..."

Jennifer couldn't help but chuckle, "Why are you so sure? Couldn't it be the scar of fibroid removal surgery?"

Ethan smiled along but coldly, "Or did you conceive for another man?"

"Yes, I did, do you mind it?" Jennifer said jokingly, and Ethan couldn't tell if she was speaking the truth.

"In that case, I'll adopt him!"

His reply was beyond her expectations.

The topic... ended there, but she knew that Ethan had kept the child in mind and would surely investigate.

It didn't matter. There wasn't any trace after all.

The dust had settled. Except for Wesley Tucker and her, no one knew anything about it.

...

The clock in the bedroom pointed to midnight, which meant the beginning of a new day.

"It's midnight and your birthday. What present would you like?" Ethan asked in an indulgent voice.

With a charming smile, Jennifer suddenly threw her arms around his neck and blew air to his ear, "You, can I?"

"Of course!"

Ethan answered categorically, bore down on her, and initiated another round of passion.

At that moment... Jennifer was possessive and seductive.

But in the joyful air, her cool voice came out, "Consider it a promotion, buy 100 and get one for free. It's my first promotion and not a bad deal for you."

Ethan fumed and vented his spleen through moving violently.

When the passion subsided, Jennifer suddenly found a jade bracelet around her wrist, and then Ethan's voice came over, "Happy birthday!"

It turned out to be her birthday present!

Under the warm yellow light, the bracelet looked crystal clear, smooth, and fine in quality.

Jennifer stared at it without saying anything.

She pulled on her pajamas, got up, took out a contract, and handed it to Ethan, "I've honored the 100-day contract as promised. Now it's time for you to hold up your end of the deal."

Ethan took a glance at the striking title, "Tailored Plan for Singer Daphne Stewart"!

"You sell yourself off for 100 days just to get this deal for your sister?"

"Yes!" Jennifer answered firmly.

Good and evil people mixed up in the entertainment circle, and Daphne could use some connections, or paymasters to be precise.

Daphne was still an innocent girl. Since... she was determined to come near the melting pot, Jennifer chose to sacrifice herself!

After all, her life had been broken and her reputation tattered. She wouldn't mind one more rumor about her.

She would like to see her sister live happily.

"It's my responsibility to protect my little sister!" Jennifer handed him a pen and signaled him to sign.

His commitment would mean extra opportunities and protection for Daphne.

"What if I don't sign it?" His eagle's eyes were fixed on her.

Jennifer chuckled, "Simple, if Mr. Moore had his fun and went back on his words, I would have to find my next buyer."

"Jennifer, I dare you!" Ethan gnashed his teeth and quickly signed the contract.

"Thank you, Mr. Moore!"

"Why... what did you call me in bed? Ethan. Now right after I signed the contract, you call me Mr. Moore? How heartless you are!" Ethan yanked her into his arms.

Instead of resisting, she kissed him on the lips.

Their lips contacted passionately, but she suddenly bit through the drug hidden in her mouth.

When Ethan tasted something different, it was too late. The drug had gone down his throat and flowed into his system.

The potent drug would take effect in three minutes.

Jennifer moved away, and Ethan wiped his moist lips with his slender finger. "Poison?" He smirked.

Jennifer shook her head, but her eyes turned solemn. "Ethan, I have something very important to tell you. The 100-day contract is over, and I'm getting married." She said seriously.

Heh heh... what a farce!

Turned out she was the one about to get married?

"With who? Wesley?" His eyes instantly turned gloomy, "What if I want to renew the contract?"

"Sorry, Mr. Moore, I won't. A wife is much more respectable than a lover."

Jennifer changed her clothes and turned to leave.

Ethan quickly grabbed her arm but felt dizzy. Before he could speak another word, he collapsed on the bed...

Jennifer covered him with the blanket and stroked his lips with her cold finger, "Ethan, it was not the truth. You are my only man!"

Only when he was asleep and unable to hear her did she dare to confess her love.

Her tears dropped and wet his lips.

She lowered her head and wiped the bitter tears off his lips with her gentle, loving kiss!

Before leaving, she took off the jade bracelet and put it on the table. She came with nothing and left with nothing.

The deal seemed fair, but... the past 100 days had been permanently imprinted in her mind.

...

In the early morning, she went straight to a commercial building.

She walked to the front desk, ready to get on the elevator when someone intercepted her with a smile, "Sorry ma'am, staff only."

Jennifer halted her steps and then dialed a phone number, "Unfortunately, I'm stopped by your staff."

The receptionist wondered who she was calling, worried if she had offended someone very important.

Two minutes later, Wesley came over in a black handmade suit, "What brought you here?"

Jennifer teased, "If I didn't, how would I know I would be turned away?"

"Jennifer, my turf is always open to you!" Wesley said.

The receptionist lost her head and froze there. Her boss came to pick her up in person. Was she his wife?

She was more than scared.

Jennifer read her mind and reminded her, "You can go back to your post!"

Wesley and she then took the dedicated elevator straight up to the CEO's office.

"Wesley, let's get married!" Her voice resounded in the office.