Every Second Of Yours Is Mine

Chloe Chu's snow-white body remained buried in warm water. The condensation of water had turned the bathroom foggy. Suddenly, she wanted to have a petal bath.

"Miss, are you done? The party is about to begin," said Yvonne Ye, her maid, as she nervously stood outside the bathroom. She didn't know why ladies of rich families were so troublesome. Chloe Chu had already had her makeup done. But being a cleanliness freak, she had announced she needed a bubble bath.

Being her maid, Yvonne Ye had no choice but to pander to her every whim.

"Yvonne!" Chloe's soft voice came from inside the bathroom.

"Yes! Miss, do you want something?"

"Yes. Would you bring me some rose petals?"

"Okay!"

Yvonne Ye turned around to look for the petals, but the spare petals in the room had been used up. She quickly ran to the garden and plucked some.

Once she was gone, a slightly fat figure sneaked into Chloe's room. Looking around, she made sure nobody was present.

Lucia Chu's eyes fell on Chloe's gorgeous evening dress that remained splayed on the bed.

A sinister smile appeared on her face.

"Ha-ha, I'll make your day memorable! People won't stop talking about you!" Determined to put her vicious thoughts into action, she moved towards the bed.

Her big fat hands mercilessly broke the thread of the button around the chest area of the dress. The thread was not completely broken, so that Chloe Chu wouldn't find out. But after she wore the dress for a while, the thread would break completely and reveal her breasts. 'That will do, ' she thought with satisfaction.

A complacent smile appeared on her face.

"Can't wait to see you in this beautiful dress," she muttered under her breath.

Before Yvonne Ye returned, Lucia Chu slowly walked out of Chloe's room.

"Miss, hurry up. You forgot to put on your necklace," Yvonne Ye said, busily readying Chloe Chu for the party.

It was Chloe Chu's birthday party, but Yvonne Ye seemed more nervous than her. She took several sets of jewelry and asked Chloe Chu which one she liked best.

The truth was, Chloe Chu had no interest in parties. If it was up to her, she would have cancelled it. But her father, Nicolas Chu, insisted on holding this party. He said her 22nd birthday was important. As his oldest daughter, it was her duty to hold a magnificent party to entertain the Chu family's relatives and friends.

Chloe Chu lazily looked at herself in the mirror. After she changed into the evening dress, she was a sight to behold. This dress accentuated her waist, hugged her hips, and flared out a bit. She looked as beautiful as a Barbie doll.

"Miss, you'd better wear this. This necklace suits your fair skin," Yvonne Ye said, pointing to a necklace.

After taking a glance at the necklace, Chloe Chu replied, "Okay." Then Yvonne Ye quickly put the necklace on her neck. The shining diamond necklace was like a cherry on the top, making her even more elegant.

This necklace was a gift from his father, Nicholas Chu. He had brought it from Italy when he had gone there for a business trip. It was made of dozens of crystal diamonds from South Africa. And now it was shining brightly on Chloe's neck.

"Wow, miss, you look breath-taking today! If you show up like this, you will undoubtedly be the spotlight of the day." Yvonne Ye couldn't her but clap her hands with excitement.

Chloe was glad to have Yvonne Ye by her side. Even though the maid was quite talkative, she often showered her with compliments. She didn't expect that the maid's words would hit the nail on the head.

Tonight's birthday party was livelier than her previous ones. The Chu family had invited almost all the important people of the city to witness Chloe's birthday. People from all spheres of life were present. Some were businessmen whereas others were politicians. Even some celebrities took time out of their busy schedules to be here.

For the Chu family, this was not an ordinary birthday party. Instead, it held both commercial and political value.

Nicholas Chu had made up his mind to take advantage of this birthday party by negotiating some cooperation matters. So tonight's banquet had to be held in a decent and magnificent way, making every guest feel at home.

"Nicholas! How old is your daughter?" Nicholas' friend asked, teasing him.

"Twenty-two years old," Nicholas Chu replied and smiled proudly.

"Ah, how time flies! In the twinkling of an eye, that girl of yours has grown. I even hugged her when she was a child," said his friend.

"Yes, it's time to find a suitable man for her. If you know someone, please introduce him to me." As her father, Nicholas Chu worried a great deal about his daughter's marriage.

"Wow! Your daughter deserves an excellent man. And I can't think of anyone who deserves her," his friend replied.

After a while, the lights in the hall became dim. Soon, the focus turned to the stairways.

The host of the banquet announced, "Dear guests, the protagonist of our banquet tonight is making her grand entrance. Welcome our protagonist, Miss Chloe Chu."

After hearing that, the audience applauded. Their loud applause resounded through the hall.

Chloe Chu moved gracefully, appearing in front of the eager guests.

Fluttering her long eyelashes, she smiled at everyone present. Her elegance was incomparable. The high bun made her look more royal than a noble princess.

Her snow-white neck, elegant collarbone and charming chest were partly hidden and partly visible. This gorgeous dress made her as charming as a princess walking out of an ancient castle.

The violinists in the banquet began to play elegant minuet. Catching her dress gracefully, she reached the end of the stairs. Her presence had brought pin-drop silence to the hall.

Nobody was interested in talking any more. They looked at her with all their eyes.

Among these admirers, there was a pair of sharp eyes that looked at Chloe intently, ever since the host announced her arrival.

His eyes were like that of a cheetah's, glued to her plump breasts.

The moment he saw Chloe Chu, he felt he was so thirsty. So he gulped down his wine.

However, his eagle-like eyes had no affect Chloe Chu. She simply walked down the stairs, oblivious of his stare. Chloe Chu lowered her eyes, giving everyone a better glimpse of her long eyelashes.

'Oh c'mon! Fall off already!' Lucia Chu thought to herself. She and her mother, Madeline Bai, snuggled up in the corner and watched Chloe Chu. They wanted Chloe Chu to be humiliated in front of the guests.

"Did you get the job done?" Madeline couldn't help but hit Lucia with her elbow. Seeing Chloe's elegance, her heart was brimming with envy.

How she wished she could rush forward and tear up Chloe's dress!

"Yes, I did! Why hasn't it come off already?" Lucia was starting to feel anxious. All her efforts were in vain.

"Wow, Miss Chloe Chu is a stunner! I don't think I have seen someone gorgeous like her before!"

Once they had gotten a good look, they began to whisper praises.

"She's like a princess in a fairy tale!" someone whispered.

Lucia's anger became tenfold on hearing these compliments. Downcast, she stared at her evening dress. It didn't even fit her properly! She, Nicholas' second daughter, wasn't half as elegant as Chloe. She always stood out like a sore thumb. And today, she looked like a funny clown, her fat body bursting out of the gown.

The man's sharp eyes remained glued to Chloe. He was eyeing her like she was his prey. Even though he had seen lots of beautiful women, he had never been so interested in anyone before.

None of them held the charm that Chloe had. As she walked gracefully, his eyes followed her everywhere she went.

"Oh, woman!" he muttered to himself. He took another glass of wine from a nearby waiter and took a sip.

'A princess in a fairy tale?' Hearing the comments from the crowd, the man's cold and attractive lips twitched.

"Miss," Yvonne said, trying to get Chloe's attention. She was an observant lady and her sharp eyes realized that the evening gown would soon come apart.

Chloe met Yvonne's eyes. At first, she didn't understand what her maid was trying to say. But soon, she began to feel it. Her face flushed and she found herself in a dilemma.

'What should I do? If I turn around and run upstairs, I am going to come across as an impolite girl. How do I save the day?' She racked her mind for a solution.

'How did this happen? I think I should blame my own body for being too plump, ' Chloe thought and laughed a little. She was the type of girl who could find humor even in the face of adversity. Suddenly, she remembered the ornament on her bun. It was a hairpin!

She turned around, took the hairpin from her bun and pinned it on her chest. The split lapels were sewn back together once again. The whole issue was sorted within seconds.

People hardly noticed the interlude. In the blink of an eye, her problem was solved.

'Beauty with brains, ' thought the man, who was taken with her. He had clearly seen what had happened.

Apart from that, nobody else suspected a thing.

"Mom!" Lucia, who was eagerly waiting for something bad to happen, stamped her feet. She was frustrated. "Look at that bitch," she whispered to Madeline, unable to hide her indignation.

"I saw it. You don't have to scream and make a scene," Madeline said, raising her hands to stop her daughter. The truth was, she had been more excited than Lucia to see Chloe make a fool of herself.

Now they could do nothing but watch Chloe come down from the end of the stairs, like a fairy descending from the sky. The praises were pouring like rain.

"She's so beautiful. You are lucky to have her as your daughter!" Nicholas' friends couldn't stop gushing over Chloe's beauty.

Nicholas called Chloe over to his side, asking her to propose a toast to the guests. After all, they were important partners of the Chu family. If Chloe took over the Chu family's business in the future, these people would definitely support her.

With a lovely smile on her face, Chloe happily chatted with everyone present.

"Mom, what we should do? I can't stand to see her so happy!" Lucia pouted, realizing her own inferiority.

In situations like these, Lucia understood how ugly she was! Lucia's hatred for Chloe knew no bounds.

"Stop! You have no one but yourself to blame. I asked you to do a simple task, but you couldn't even do that!" Madeline was disappointed with her daughter.

"Now look at this," Madeline said, opening her hand and showing her a small bag of powder.

"I am giving you another chance. Go ahead and add this to her drink." Madeline looked at her daughter warily, afraid that her stupid daughter would fail her again.

"Okay, Mom. I won't let you down this time." Lucia was sure of herself. Walking towards the waiter, she added powder to the wine. And then, she asked him to pour the wine in Chloe's glass. She paid him a good sum for this help.

Happily, he went to Chloe and asked if he could refill. Chloe politely held the glass out, letting him fill it.

"Chloe, after you graduate from college, would you like to work in my company as an intern? The work I am offering suits your major." The guest warmly chatted with Chloe.

"Yes, of cause." After drinking a few glasses of wine, Cassie felt a surge of heat rising in her belly.

It couldn't be! From the very beginning, she accustomed herself to wine. Her father had told her that a capable business woman must learn how to drink. Business parties had a lot of drinking involved.

If a few glasses of wine made her feel dizzy, how could she manage to chat with her business partners in the future?

'No, this can't be!' she told herself. She was well-aware of her drinking capabilities. Just a few glasses of wine had never made her feel like this before.

She tried to compose herself, only to feel dizzy again. It got so bad that she had to hold onto the wall to stop herself from falling.

'Am I really that drunk?' Soon, her whole body softened. She tried hard but her legs were starting to give up on her.

At the same time, she was a little short of breath.

"Yvonne, Yvonne," Chloe called as she looked around. But her vision had been affected as well. She could see double images. Knowing she was about to lose her balance, she looked at the guests. "Excuse me, I need to use the washroom," she said and fled from the hall.

She made her way to the garden, trying to get some fresh air. If there was something she loved a lot, it was the garden. It could always lift her spirit.

The party was still going on. People were dancing, talking and laughing. The atmosphere of the banquet was deafening. All this hustle-bustle was suffocating her. Chloe tried to find respite in the garden.

"Ah, I feel horrible!" she muttered under her breath.

But as the fresh air blew onto her face, her restless heart felt a lot better. She staggered towards the roses.

People were dancing and singing inside the hall. They were so busy that they barely noticed her absence.

As soon as the smell of roses entered her nostrils, her face broke into a genuine smile. She swayed happily, without a care in the world. Five seconds ago, she had felt horrible. But being here dispelled all the restlessness that had resided in her heart.

She had thought she was all alone here. However, the man with those eagle-like eyes followed her. Clad in a tuxedo, this tall and handsome prince made his way towards his princess.

The man's Adam's apple bobbed in his throat. He was hypnotized by the beauty in front of him. He wasn't in control of his body. Everywhere she went, he found himself following her.

All this was new to him. He had never felt so restlessness for a woman before. 'What kind of a spell has she cast on me?' he wondered. He felt his blood boiling inside his body. Earlier when she came down the stairs, he got a glimpse of her snow-white breasts. And now, he found himself desiring to touch them.

All in all, this woman had torn open his heart and resided in it. There was nothing he could do to get rid of her. In spite of being powerful and handsome, he hadn't ever touched a woman. Hence this obsession seemed a bit absurd to him.

Unable to resist the temptation, he followed her to the end of the garden.

Tired after walking, Chloe came to a halt. She leaned against a huge locust tree. The fragrance of the tree wafted in the air, once again making her smile. She had always had a thing for nature. She gasped for breath. Heat surged through her body, making her limbs feel useless.

If it wasn't for the tree's support, she would have fallen on the ground. She clung onto the tree, almost dozing off.

Just then, under the bright moon, she caught sight of a man in a tuxedo. He was undoubtedly making his way towards her. Squinting her eyes, Chloe wondered if she was imagining things. After all, she wasn't in the right state of mind.

Every step he took brought him closer to her. In the end, she realized he wasn't a figment of her imagination. This charming man was indeed walking towards her. Even though he looked harmless, she began to panic.

Struck by an ominous premonition, she found herself trembling slightly.

"Who are you?" she asked as he stood right in front of her. He stood so close to her that he could hear her heartbeats.

Moonlight was shining on his face, giving him an angelic aura. She barely knew him yet she shuddered. 'I don't know him, ' she realized as she tried hard to detect familiarity in his features. He had a gorgeous face. If she had seen him before, she would have remembered for sure.

"Shh!" Putting his finger against her lips, he shushed her. Chloe wasn't used to be being touched by men, let alone a stranger. 'How dare he!' she thought, hating his audacity.

Eyes widened in disbelief, she was about to shoo him away.

Just then, he extracted his finger from her rosy lips and planted a deep kiss instead. Since he was tall, he had to bent down to reach her.

"Stop!" she whimpered, but he paid no heed to her words. Chloe didn't even have a boyfriend. She had reserved her first kiss, hoping to give it to her truth love. And this man had stolen it!

Hungrily, he stuck his tongue deep into her mouth, wanting to taste every inch of it. Her resistance meant nothing to him.

Chloe raised her hand, intending to push him away. But nothing could dissuade him. Using his strong arms, he held her hands. Their hands and tongues were intertwined.

Pulling her forward, he clamped her into his broad shoulder.

In his powerful arms, Chloe felt weak. She could do nothing but let this man satiate his hunger.

She attempted to push him, but to no avail. If anything, it took away the little energy her body had. She secretly hoped he would get tired of it.

But to her utter shock, he showed no signs of stopping. Plundering deep in her mouth, his desire for her became strong. Chloe, who had never kissed before, could do nothing as he delved deep into her mouth.

The drug was beginning to show its effect. Losing control over herself, Chloe almost fell down. Thankfully, his strong arms held her firmly.

Making use of this opportunity, he held her in his arms, embracing her tightly. Wind was blowing hard, but he remained unruffled. With the beauty in his arms, he left the garden.

"Where are you taking me?" Although Chloe was weak, she hadn't completely lost her consciousness.

With her feeble hands, she gripped his collars, waiting for an answer.

"I am taking you to my heart which is where you belong," he answered. He himself was stunned by his reply. 'Where did it come from?' he wondered with a smile. He wasn't used to sweet-talking. In fact, he couldn't think of an instance where he spoke nicely to a girl. Romance was the last thing on his mind. But with Chloe, things had become different. 'This woman is driving me nuts, ' he thought.

Chloe couldn't make sense of anything. As she fainted, she forgot all about the party. She felt hot all over her body.

'This is just a dream, ' she thought to herself. Under the influence of drug, she couldn't tell the difference between reality and imagination.

Back in the hall, Yvonne was searching frantically for Chloe. Having eaten a lot of food, Yvonne experienced a horrible stomachache. She had gone to the washroom, waiting for the pain to subdue. After she came out, Chloe was missing.

In a few minutes, the cake-cutting ceremony would begin. 'Where is she?' Yvonne thought as her heart thudded in her chest.

She searched everywhere but Chloe was nowhere to be found. The blood pounded in her ears at the thought of confronting Nicolas. She worried if he would blame her for it.

"All right, ladies and gentlemen. Now Miss Chloe Chu, the birthday girl, is going to cut the cake. We wish nothing but a happy life for her. May she remain young and beautiful forever!" the host announced.

Thunderous applause broke out among the guests. Everyone expected Chloe to come forward. But to their disappointed, she didn't.

"Well, where is Miss Chu?" Everyone looked around. The cake-cutting ceremony would conclude the party. It was the most awaited movement. After that, they would all go back to their homes.

"Where's Chloe?" Everyone looked around, eagerly trying to spot her.

Nicholas found himself in an embarrassing situation. He saw Yvonne standing in a corner and he made his way towards her.

"Yvonne, Yvonne," Nicholas called out anxiously

Yvonne shuddered at being called. She was overcome by an urge to run away. But she had no choice but to confess the truth. "Yes." She lowered her head and didn't dare to look into Nicholas' eyes.

"Where is Chloe?" Nicholas asked sternly.

"I have been looking around for her but she is missing," Yvonne answered honestly.

"What? Missing?" Nicholas realized he had spoken too loudly. Blue veins stood out on his forehead. Knowing fully well he had no time to waste here, he left Yvonne and walked towards the guests. Taking a deep breath, he went onto the stage.

Nicholas cleared his throat, getting ready to make an announcement.

"Ladies and gentlemen, my daughter wasn't feeling well so she went back to her room to take some rest. I am sorry about it. I will be the one cutting the cake! I hope you all are fine with it. I shall be considering this my 22nd birthday," Nicholas said, trying to make light of the situation.

The guests burst out laughing.

The banquet ended in a perfect way. Watching this, Madeline and Lucia gritted their teeth angrily. Once again, they had failed in their mission to embarrass Chloe. One after another, she had dodged their tricks!

"What a bitch!" Madeline cursed.

In the villa, sunlight slid in through the crack between the curtains. Two people were sleeping peacefully in the king size bed.

After a good night's sleep, Chloe seemed to have regained her senses. She then recalled what had happened last night.