Diana had always loved romance, but life had never really given her the chance to have any.
So even the little bits of tenderness Ethan gave her, things that might seem ordinary to someone else, were enough to make her heart quietly bloom with happiness.
He made her feel as if she had become young again.
Especially after those two intense, lingering moments together, she could feel the change even more clearly.
When she looked at herself in the mirror, even her reflection seemed different. Her skin carried a soft, radiant glow, and a natural blush rested on her cheeks, making her look more alive than she had in a long time.
People often said that women were made of water. Before, Diana had never really understood what that meant. But now, wrapped in the warmth Ethan had left on her body and in her heart, she finally did.
The thought of Ethan coming to see her made the corners of her lips lift without her even noticing. Carrying her bag, she walked toward the hotel with light, eager steps.
At this point, she understood her own feelings better than anyone.
Without realizing it, she had already grown emotionally dependent on Ethan.
Still, she had never dared to dream of becoming his wife. That kind of future felt too far away, too unreal to hope for.
She did not ask for much.
She only hoped that she could remain a small piece of warmth in his life.
When he was tired, she wanted to comfort him. When he needed tenderness, she wanted to be there for him.
She did not need a name, nor a promise.
If she could simply stay by his side, quietly becoming the woman behind him, then for her, that would already be enough.
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Ten minutes later, the taxi pulled up in front of the express hotel.
Glancing at the text message on his phone, Ethan smiled and headed upstairs.
When he arrived at Room 320, he raised his hand and knocked on the door.
A moment later, the door opened gently.
Diana stood there.
She was wearing a beige office suit today. The fitted blazer and soft silk blouse highlighted her graceful figure, while the hip-hugging skirt traced the elegant line of her waist and legs. Beneath it, her lace-trimmed stockings appeared and disappeared with every slight movement, adding a subtle hint of allure. On her feet was a pair of YSL heels, their crisp sound echoing softly against the floor.
The sight of her made Ethan's heart skip a beat.
A beautiful woman could always catch a man's eye, but Diana was more than just beautiful. She carried a mature, irresistible charm that stirred something deeper in him, especially in moments like this, when they were alone together behind a closed door.
Diana's lips curved into a teasing smile. "Little villain, you got here so fast." Her eyes swept over him warmly. "Do you like the outfit your aunt is wearing today?"
After hearing her words, Ethan closed the door behind him and pulled Diana gently into his arms.
He lowered his gaze and looked into her moist, shimmering eyes. Before she could fully react, he leaned down and captured her red lips in a sudden, passionate kiss.
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"No…"
Ethan's hands felt burning hot as they moved slowly along her slender waist.
His fingers slipped through her long, silky hair, gentle and familiar, as if they already knew every inch of her.
His kiss shifted between tenderness and hunger, sometimes soft and lingering, sometimes fierce enough to leave her breathless.
Diana melted in his arms under that overwhelming affection.
Soft, broken sounds escaped from her lips. "Mm… ah…"
Only after a long while did their lips finally part.
Her cheeks were flushed a deep crimson, her eyes bright and misty. Her fingertips rested lightly against his chest, and she could clearly feel the strong, rapid beat of his heart beneath them.
"Little villain…" she whispered, breathing unevenly. "You're making me so flustered… I can hardly breathe."
Ethan let out a low laugh. His fingertips brushed lightly over the edge of her reddened ear, and his voice dropped into a husky murmur.
"How could I help it? You're the one who's too charming."
As soon as he said that, he bent down and lifted Diana into his arms.
She gave a soft cry of surprise and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, letting him hold her securely against his chest.
Then he carried her toward the bed with steady steps.
Looking into her eyes, Ethan curved his lips into a teasing smile.
"Bad Auntie… today, we're going to see who loses first."
Diana's red lips curved into a provocative smile, and her slender fingers traced slowly along his collar. Leaning close to his ear, she whispered in a voice full of teasing, "Come on… let Auntie see what my little villain can do."
Before Ethan could respond, her sudden boldness caught him completely off guard.
He sucked in a sharp breath, his whole body tensing for a moment.
He had already known Diana was daring, but every time, she still managed to surprise him.
What followed was an hour of heated intimacy.
By the time it was over, the room was steeped in a lingering, ambiguous warmth, and the tangled sheets on the bed silently told the story of how intense it had been.
Diana's long hair was in disarray as she lay curled at the edge of the bed, her cheeks still glowing with a blush that had yet to fade.
Her trembling fingertips pressed weakly against Ethan's chest, and her voice came out soft and hoarse.
"No more… I surrender…"
In the end, Diana was the first to admit defeat.
Ethan leaned down and pressed a light kiss to her damp forehead before getting out of bed.
Barefoot, he crossed the floor and walked straight into the bathroom. Faint scratches marked his back, silent traces of the passion they had just shared.
Inside, cold water poured over his heated skin, slowly pulling him back from the dizzying afterglow.
Droplets ran down his jaw as he stared at his reflection in the mirror, his expression gradually calming.
What had just happened felt almost unreal.
It was the wildest, most reckless moment he had experienced in both his lives.
For a moment, he could only stand there beneath the stream of water, feeling the strength in his body, the sharpness of his senses, and the strange disbelief that still hadn't left him since his rebirth. Compared to the man he used to be, he now felt stronger, steadier, almost as if he had been remade from the ground up.
After washing up, Ethan returned to Diana's side and gently kissed her forehead.
"Go take a shower first," he said softly. "You'll feel better."
Diana turned over lazily and looked at him with misty, half-lidded eyes. Her lips curved into a tired but sweet smile.
"My little villain really is too much…"
Her voice was full of coquettish complaint, soft and weak with exhaustion.
"My legs still feel weak."
Ethan smiled and patted her buttocks.
It drew a soft little sound from her lips.
"Mm…"
Diana slowly pushed herself up by the edge of the bed and, with slightly unsteady steps, made her way toward the bathroom.
Ten minutes later…
The bathroom door opened gently, and Diana stepped out wrapped in a white bath towel, droplets of water still clinging to the ends of her damp hair.
At that moment, she looked especially alluring. The soft outline of her figure beneath the towel only made her seem more graceful and captivating.
As she casually ran a hand through her wet hair, she shot Ethan a teasing glance.
"Little villain, help me get the dress from the chair."
Ethan took a sip of mineral water, forced himself to calm down, and stood up to get it for her.
Watching Diana slip back into her elegant dress, he suddenly looked at her and said, "So this is what you were planning to wear today? Then the outfit from earlier… was a surprise you prepared just for me?"
Diana fastened her belt and turned to him with a sly, charming smile.
"What else would it be? Did you like it?"
Ethan put on a serious face on purpose and nodded.
"I liked it very much. It was extremely satisfying."
A pleased smile appeared in Diana's eyes.
"Well then, I'll prepare other surprises for you next time."
As she spoke, her fingertips brushed lightly across his shoulder, intimate and teasing.
Ethan could not help laughing inwardly.
Fortunately, his body could keep up with her. If it had been anyone else, they probably would not have walked out of this room so easily.
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"Let's go to a café for coffee. I have something to tell you."
Ethan took her hand and led her out of the hotel.
The two of them walked into a café near the hotel.
Sitting by the window, Diana stretched out her beautiful legs, pouted her sexy red lips, and said, "Little villain, what would you like to drink?"
"Anything is fine. I'll have whatever you're having."
Diana ordered two cappuccinos, then leaned back comfortably in her chair and looked at the scenery outside the window.
Ethan said, "I asked you out early today because I actually have something I want to tell you."
"Hm? What is it?"
"I want to start a company, and I need your help."
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