Kenneth Butler once again questioned whether this woman might be out of her mind. 

Seeing Kenneth's lingering doubt, Renee mustered her courage and sat beside him. "You can trust me. I need this child for a special purpose. After today, we can cut all ties. Even if we meet on the street, we can pretend we've never seen each other." 

"Why do you want to have a child?'

"That's something I can't tell you." Renee shook her head. After a moment of silence, Renee lowered her gaze. "Also... um...this is my first time, so could you... Take the lead?"

She was a virgin?!

A flicker of excitement ignited within Kenneth. But wait, he was a virgin, too! He didn't have any experience either! The whole point of today was that Lionel had arranged for him to lose his virginity, finally!

Who would have thought that rascal Lionel would find him another virgin? This was definitely making things difficult for him. He was definitely going to make him pay for this the next day. 

Renee glanced up at Kenneth, stealing a peek. "We can... start now." The word was spoken, but neither of them moved. An awkward silence hung in the air between them.

Kenneth cleared his throat. "Um, look... I can take the lead on this, but surely you can at least start the kiss, right?" 

"Huh?"

"It's more fun when the woman initiates the flirting. Otherwise, where's the excitement?"

"Well... alright then."

Renee nodded, slowly shuffling closer to Kenneth's side. She lifted her eyes to meet his. Their gazes locked. 

His blue eyes were dreamlike, fantastical, the stuff of every girl's fantasy of a Prince Charming. The sight of her shy, blushing expression made his throat tighten.

Slowly, Renee leaned closer to Kenneth. Two inches, one and a half inches, one inch...

She squeezed her eyes shut, steeled her resolve, and captured his lips with her own. Kenneth Butler, who had never been kissed before, was completely stunned!

Her lips were soft, carrying a moist warmth that sent a jolt through his body. In the next instant, he turned the tables, capturing her lips and assaulting them with a rough, hungry kiss of his own.

The suddenness of his response startled Renee. Her eyes flew open, and for a moment, she was at a total loss. Then, an intense, tingling sensation spread through her chest. 

Unable to restrain himself, Kenneth slid his hand under her shirt. With a single, sharp tug, there was the sound of tearing fabric, and her shirt was ripped open.

He immediately pushed her down, pinning her beneath him. Although she had mentally prepared herself as much as humanly possible, when the moment finally arrived, Renee was still as tense as a startled deer.

"Again!" Kenneth demanded, still unsatisfied. He went to flip her over, only to find that she had already fallen asleep. He couldn't help but feel his good mood deflate. He was in such high spirits, and she had actually fallen asleep!

Kenneth let out a soft "tch" of disappointment. He stood at a distance, his eyes surveying the sleeping Renee, taking in her pretty body.

Her breasts might have been a little on the small side, but other than that, her body was truly flawless. Most importantly, she was a perfect fit for him.

Just then, Kenneth's phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was Lionel Mendez calling. 

"Damn it, you bastard, I was just looking for you to settle the score!"

The words had barely left Kenneth's mouth when an impatient voice erupted from the other end of the line. "Dude! Weren't you the one going on and on about finally losing that twenty-six-year-old virginity of yours? I found you someone. Where the hell are you?!"

"I'm at the hotel!"

"What are you doing at the hotel? I told you to wait at the bar! The poor girl's been waiting for a solid two hours! Get over there, now!"

"What girl? Isn't she in my... " bed? 

Kenneth glanced at the naked Renee on his bed!

The girl Lionel found for him was still at the bar. So who was this woman in his bed?!

"...get to the bar, now!" Lionel's voice was still rambling on in his ear. I guarantee you, the girl I found is a thousand times better than that wife of yours at home!"

Renee didn't wake up until around nine the next morning. When she did, her body was wracked with a tearing pain, as if she had been run over by something. There wasn't a single part of her that didn't ache. That man had been too rough last night! She could barely take it.

Struggling to sit up, she found her legs trembling as she got out of bed. After taking a shower, she discovered multiple bruises on her body, some from being gripped too hard, and others were kiss marks.

" Pervert!" Renee muttered as she realised her clothes had been torn by that man. She had no choice but to ask the hotel staff for help. Thankfully, this was a presidential suite, and the service was top-notch.

Borrowing clothes from a staff member, she hurried and fled the place.

Obsidian Empire, CEO Office

The office was impeccably decorated and flawlessly clean, without a single item out of place or a single imperfection to be found. Three computers were set up in front of the curved desk.

Kenneth sat at the desk, staring at the dark screens. Since this morning, he hadn't been able to focus on work.

His mind was filled with thoughts of the woman who had accidentally ended up in his bed last night.

His secretary, Dorris, walked in. "Mr Butler, you called for me."

At twenty-eight, Dorris was the head of Kenneth Butler's secretarial team. He had joined Obsidian Empire straight out of college and was, in a way, one of Kenneth's most veteran employees.

"I need you to look into someone for me," Kenneth said, opening his phone and pulling up a photo.

It was a photo of Renee Avery. In a fit of mischief the night before, Kenneth snapped a nude photo of her. The version he showed Dorris, however, was tightly cropped to just her face. After all, he would never show a naked photo of a woman he'd slept with to anyone!

Dorris walked over, took Kenneth's phone, and his eyes widened in shock.

"Th-th-that's... "

"That's what? Just investigate everything about this woman!" Kenneth ordered, frowning.

"Mr Butler," Dorris said, finally composed. Isn't that... your wife?"

Dorris had handled all the arrangements for Kenneth's marriage, so of course, he had seen Renee Avery before.

"My wife?" Kenneth looked puzzled.

"Mr Butler, have you forgotten? A year ago, you registered your marriage and arranged for your wife to stay in the villa over in Prism City."

Kenneth's hands slammed down on the table as he shot to his feet, his eyes glaring fiercely at Dorris. "Are you saying the woman in this photo is my wife?!"

Kenneth had never seen Renee before. The marriage wasn't his idea, and he had been so against it that he hadn't even shown up for the official registration. Given his status, the civil affairs office didn't dare to insist on his presence. So, until now, he had no idea what his wife looked like and had even forgotten he was married!

Dorris had no idea why Kenneth suddenly erupted in such a fury. He stiffened and took two steps back, nodding quickly. "Y-yes, sir."

Kenneth took a couple of deep breaths before sitting back down in his chair. So, his wife had been cheating on him last night! That woman! Sure, by some crazy twist of fate, he was the one she ended up sleeping with. But what if she had run into someone else? Wouldn't that have meant he'd been cheated on for sure?!

"M-Mr. Butler... you just asked for all of your wife's information. We already ran a full background check on her a year ago, when you two were married. Should I... go get that for you?"

"Then what are you waiting for?!" Kenneth roared at him.

"Yes, sir!" Dorris immediately left the office. Five minutes later, he returned with Renee Avery's file.

Thank goodness he had a habit of keeping copies of everything. Dorris thought President Butler would have blown a gasket today! It was just a single, thin sheet of A4 paper. Kenneth's eyes narrowed.

"Are you kidding me? This is it?"

Dorris bent over and kept his head low, not daring to breathe too loudly. "Yes, Mr Butler. If you recall, wasn't it because her background was so clean that you agreed to the marriage in the first place?" Kenneth had completely forgotten about that. He turned his attention to the paper.

Emily Avery, twenty-one years old, is a junior at Zenith Film Academy, majoring in acting. Father: Aidan. Mother: Penelope. Half-brother: Grady. Half-sister: Bailey. Half-brother: Bradley.

The family owns an ancestral vineyard, Avery Vineyard, which is poorly managed and on the brink of bankruptcy. The rest is just some trivial information about Emily Avery, barely filling half a page of A4 paper.

"Emily Avery..." Kenneth softly murmured the name. So, her name was Emily Avery. The information was from last year, so she should be about twenty-two now and on the verge of graduating from college. Even though last night, this woman brought immense pleasure, letting him experience the bliss of his first time, the moment he remembered her original intention, to cheat on him. He was filled with a white-hot rage.

"Where is she now?"

Kenneth lifted his head.

"Mr Butler, on your instructions, she was settled in the Prism City villa. She doesn't spend much time there; most of her time is split between school and her younger brother's place. As for right now... well, it's May, so she should be graduating soon."

Dorris answered nervously, careful not to leave out a single detail. " Has a perfectly running around but keeps running around!" Kenneth crumpled the A4 paper into a ball and tossed it into the trash can.

So, cheating on him had been her plan all along! Still, at least she hadn't succeeded. Because he knew, for a fact, that last night had been her first time. Lionel had told him that a woman bleeds her first time, and he had seen the blood on the white sheets yesterday.

"Is there anyone else at Prism City?"

"There's a maid there, a young girl in her early twenties, who's taking care of Madam."

"Go and tell her that I'm coming home tonight."

Dorris was taken aback. It had been a whole year since Kenneth had gone back, and now he suddenly wanted to return? But he didn't dare to ask more questions. After Kenneth was on the warpath. All he needed to do was to obey.

Z-Ford Film Academy

Emily Avery was about to graduate soon. It was May, and she was juggling her thesis and job hunting, feeling completely overwhelmed. She went home to rest for a bit after being worn out by that man last night. Despite her exhaustion, she dragged herself to school because she needed some materials for her research and was just about to head straight for the library.

A red Maserati screeched to a halt right in front of her, the sharp sound of its brakes turning heads all around. The car door opened. A pair of red high heels was the first to emerge, followed by a pair of long, flawless legs. And then, Emily saw her clearly.

It was her younger sister, Bailey Avery.

"Wow, it's Bailey Avery! What a gorgeous car!"

"Yeah, her boyfriend is the CEO of A&B International. She signed with A&B International early on, and it looks like she's going to become a big superstar soon!"

People around are murmuring with awe and envy. Renee didn't want to run into her and pretended not to see her, heading towards the library when a familiar voice called her out.

"Sis! Long time no see!" Bailey removed her sunglasses and waved nonchalantly at Emily. Emily shut her eyes, took a deep breath, and turned around with a big smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Yes, it has been a while. What a coincidence!"

In this school, many students would be future stars, but Bailey Avery had already become one in her sophomore year. She used to train in gymnastics and even represented the school in an International competition. Later, she took up acting, signed with A&B International.

In many people's eyes, she was a rising star! Naturally, her appearance drew a lot of attention, and people began to gather around.

"Bailey Avery has a sister?" someone from the crowd cautiously inquired.

" Yeah, I've heard Baily Avery is good at everything, but her sister is good at nothing! They're both in the drama department, but while Bailey is always the lead, her sister is just an extra!"

Hearing the surrounding whispers, Emily felt a pang of discomfort in her heart. " Sis, it's great running into you today. Nick and I are getting engaged soon, so you must come to the party."

"Oh, really? After all this time together, it's just an engagement?" Emily couldn't help but scoff, her eyes filled with disdain. The remark clearly stung Bailey. Her face darkened momentarily before she quickly regained her superior demeanour.

"Yes, the Richards Family is quite prestigious, so things like this take time. But don't worry, Sis, you'll soon be toasting at our wedding." Bailey's eyes were full of pride. She had every reason to flaunt in front of Renee.

After all, Nick Richards used to belong to Emily Avery.

Emily didn't show any bit of sadness. "Alright then, I'll be sure to drink a lot at the wedding. It would be a shame to waste all the effort my dear sister put into winning over my brother-in-law!"

Bailey knew that Emily's words had a hidden meaning. She was well aware of Emily's sharp tongue. But now, Renee was just a defeated opponent, only able to make snide remarks over her.

"Sis, I heard no company wants to sign you yet. Are you still doing bit parts? How about I talk to Nick to help you out?"

"No need. I'll find a company to sign with. If there's nothing else, I'm heading to the library." Emily shot her a glance and started to turn away.

"I know you're hurting inside! But who can you blame but yourself for not cherishing what you had back then?" Bailey had no intention of letting her go easily. Just as Emily turned, a sapphire-blue sports car zoomed up and screeched to a halt in front of them with lightning speed.

It was a LaFerrari!

Gleaming under the sun, the sapphire-blue beast looked like a predator poised for battle, its presence radiating pure, murderous intent.

All eyes were drawn to the LaFerrari that had roared onto the campus. Though the school had seen its fair share of celebrities and alumni driving luxury cars, this particular car was a first for everyone.

Even Bailey Avery couldn't take her eyes off it, her gaze fixed in astonishment. This car could easily buy her a Maserati ten times over!

And to think, she had to pester Nick Edwards for ages just to get that Maserati.

The car door opened, and a man stepped out.

Kenneth Butler.

He was dressed simply in a pair of light grey linen pants and a white T-shirt, an outfit that was both casual and natural. But the face he revealed to the crowd was another matter entirely.

It was so devastatingly handsome it seemed almost supernatural. And his eyes, a startling blue, looked as if they could pull the very soul from anyone who dared to meet his gaze.

The moment Emily saw Kenneth, her eyes widened, and she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

Could the world be any smaller?

They just slept together yesterday, and now they were running into each other today!

Kenneth walked calmly over to Emily, wrapped an arm around her shoulders, and pulled her possessively into his embrace.

Emily stood there, frozen like a statue.

Bailey was utterly confused. Did Emily get herself a boyfriend?

"Sis, who is this?" Bailey sized up Kenneth from head to toe.

"Uh..."

"Isn't it obvious?" Kenneth raised an eyebrow, a smug expression on his face.

Bailey smiled warmly and extended her hand.

"So, you're my sister's boyfriend? Nice to meet you. I'm Bailey Avery, Emily's sister."

Kenneth glanced at the outstretched hand and instinctively frowned, but didn't take it.

"Oh, so what?" Kenneth asked disdainfully.

Bailey was left in an awkward position by his words.

She quickly turned her gaze to Emily. "Sis, why didn't you tell me that you had a boyfriend? Now I can finally relax. I'm glad you've finally moved on from Nick. You were so heartbroken back then, not eating or drinking. I was really worried about you."

Emily knew all too well that Bailey couldn't stand her being happy. Even if she had a boyfriend, Bailey would try to ruin it.

Kenneth wasn't dumb either; he could sense the underlying meaning in Bailey's words.

"I need to get to the library. I'm not sticking around for this," Emily said, eager to leave.

"Alright then, I won't keep you. But when Nick and I get engaged, you must bring your boyfriend along," Bailey said, waving her hand before driving off in her Maserati.

Emily shot a sideways glance at Kenneth, brushed his hand off, and stormed towards the library with long strides.

"Hey!"

The crowd dispersed.

Emily swiped her card and entered the library, letting out a deep breath.

The library was strictly for students, and even students couldn't get in without their library cards. She really didn't want to see that man!

Emily wove through the stacks, finally tracking down the book she was looking for. There was just one problem: she wasn't quite tall enough, and the book was on the very top shelf.

She jumped a couple of times, but couldn't grab it. Just as she was staring at it, completely at a loss, a long, elegant hand reached past her and plucked the book from its spot.

Emily looked up to see Kenneth's mischievous smile.

"How did you get in here?"

"Easy," Kenneth replied with a smug grin, raising an eyebrow. "I just chatted up the girl at the entrance."

Emily gritted her teeth in frustration.

That girl at the entrance!

For the past four years, on rare occasion, she had forgotten her library card, that l; the librarian had been completely unmovable, stone-faced, no matter how much she begged or pleaded. And yet, she had let a total outsider in without a second thought!

Completely bewitched by that handsome face!

"We agreed to stay out of each other's way, didn't we? What do you want?" Emily whispered, her voice low.

The library was so quiet that any louder conversation would be overheard by other students.]

"You were right last night," Kenneth said." We rushed things. We should have figured everything out first."

"Rushed? What do you mean by "rushed"? Didn't we make everything clear?" Emily glared at Kenneth, her eyes burning with intensity.

Kenneth leaned in close, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered, "Are you implying I wasn't fast enough for you last night? Should I try to be quicker next time?"

Emily understood Kenneth's implication, and a hot blush crept up her cheeks. She bit down hard on her lip.

"What do you want?"

"I don't want anything. Just explain yourself. Why do you want to have a baby?"

Emily glanced at Kenneth, "THIS REALLY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU. Even if I am Pregnant, I won't cling to you. You can rest assured!"

As she spoke, Emily scanned the surroundings, worried that a classmate or teacher might come by.

Kenneth propped one arm against the bookshelf, his entire body blocking the shelves.

He lowered his gaze, staring at Emily's flushed face.

Emily looked up and met Kenneth's bright, sparkling eyes.

Those sharp, sculpted features, that perfect face, those sexy, thin lips...

Her face turned an even deeper shade of red.

This man was, quite simply, a devil.

Julia pushed against Royce's chest with both hands, but he didn't budge an inch.

Just as she was about to pull her hands back, Royce suddenly grabbed one of her hands, pressing it against his chest.

"If you want to touch, just say so. Go ahead,

don't stop. I won't charge you!"

EmilyAvery's face turned even redder, like a ripe tomato. She felt like she could hardly breathe!

"Who wants to touch you?!" Julia turned her head to the side.

"Then why are you blushing?" Kenneth

released Emily's hand, instead lifting her chin to turn her flushed little face towards him.

Emily tried to struggle, and although she was quite strong for a girl, she was up against a grown man!

Her strength was no match for Kenneth's!

"That hurts!" Julia felt like her chin was about to be crushed.

Only then did Kenneth let go. "So, are you going to talk or not?"

"There's really nothing to talk about! So what if you know? It has nothing to do with you! I'm begging you, just let me go. Let's just say we... had a one-night stand, and after this, we'll be strangers!"

"Oh... Is that so?"

Emily let out a cold snort, pulling out his phone from his pocket. He navigated to a photo in his gallery and showed it to Emily.

"Here. I've got something for you."

Emily's eyes widened in shock when she saw the photo on the screen!

She was completely naked in the photo!

And Worse, her skin was covered in hickeys.

She lunged for his phone, but he pulled it back effortlessly. "Now will you talk?"

"You scoundrel!" Emily glared fiercely at Emily. "How dare you take

secret photos of me!"

"Yes, I am a scoundrel," he agreed without a hint of shame. "And if you don't tell me what I want to know, believe me, I will make sure every single person in this university gets a copy of these photos."

"..."

"I've got even juicier stuff, by the way. Wanna see?"