Clinging to Devoted Fiancé, Heiress Slays the World!

Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Fiancée

Fingers touched the silk fabric. Ji Wei lowered her head and realized she was wearing pajamas, not entirely naked as she had feared.

She let out a small sigh of relief.

Gu Moqian explained calmly, "You were drenched in sweat. I thought soaking in water might make you feel better."

The temperature of the water had been adjusted by him—neither too hot nor cold—and would not let her catch a chill.

"...Thank you."

Feeling a bit embarrassed by her earlier misjudgment, Ji Wei lowered her gaze slightly.

Indeed, soaking in the water eased the burning heat inside her and made her discomfort more bearable.

Her lowered gaze lacked the usual arrogance she carried, instead showing a softer, more delicate side of her.

Her hair, like seaweed, was wet and naturally draped over her face. Her cheeks, warmed by the steam, glowed faintly red. As her eyes lowered slightly, her lashes trembled ever so lightly, like feathers fluttering onto his heart, sending ripples through it.

"I'll step out first. Call me if you need anything."

Gu Moqian's voice was husky as he spoke, swiftly turning away.

Even though she was clothed, the curves of her figure still stood out, and tonight, she looked entirely different from how she had before—triggering an inexplicable feeling within him.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn't be able to resist himself...

door to the

the direction where Gu Moqian disappeared, momentarily

every time she opened her eyes,

handled business matters in his study. Yet

when the scandal between her and Ji Chuyang broke out, Gu Moqian's mother had adamantly insisted on canceling their engagement, driving the

the company,

had

told, she barely knew anything about Gu

really? Why did he seem so different from the cold, aloof Mr. Gu in the

swung open, startling Ji Wei out of her thoughts. She immediately looked up to see Sister-in-law Zhang

so it might be inconvenient for you. Mr. Gu asked me to help," Sister-in-law Zhang explained

Wei was momentarily surprised—Gu Moqian had

slightly to Sister-in-law Zhang

take off the pajamas, but every movement of her injured hand sent a jolt of

fiancée and the future mistress of Shanshui Manor. No need to be so formal," Sister-in-law Zhang replied with a

Fiancée...

Ji Wei froze momentarily.

new life, could she truly repair the relationship

pajamas, she silently observed her, unable to

had visited Shanshui Manor before, and back then, the Gu Family had prepared a lavish dinner banquet in her honor. Yet Ji Wei had flipped the entire table, causing a scene and

Ji Wei as overly arrogant and unfit for

now seemed polite and gentle—completely different from last

were finally removed,