Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

[Heh, you’re damn right about that.]

[The Green Farm really lives up to its name; this flavor is absolutely amazing!]

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[Honestly, it’s all thanks to that scumbag from yesterday. Shoutout to 1601 for the blessing.]

[I hereby declare that starting today, I’m the official love guardian for the world’s most perfect, drop–dead–gorgeous couple in 1601! No trash men allowed near them!]

[Love guardian +1]

Love guardian +2]

Love guardian +3]

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Before Natasha even knew what hit her, the whole complex had Alexei permanently branded as her hubby.

She just found it odd–today, her neighbors seemed unusually friendly.

n just one morning, she received snacks, desserts, and all kinds of local specialties from several families.

With the group chat flooded with messages, she didn’t bother scrolling through them. Instead, she

cratched her head in confusion and turned to Alexei. “So… should we return the favor?”

Alexei, who knew exactly what was going on, watched her unwrapping surprise gifts like a little hamster and said calmly, “Nah, just neighborly exchanges. Feel free to enjoy them.”

Natasha sighed. “Dude, you’re blending into this neighborhood better than I am.”

Seriously, listen to him–‘neighborly exchanges.‘ Did he even remember whose house this was? Whose neighbors were these?

As a guest crashing here, this squatter’s acting more like the landlord than me!‘ she said to herself.

Alexei chuckled, pinching her puffed cheek. “Got a problem with that? Who cooks? Who cleans? Who does laundry? Face it, Natasha. You can’t do without me.”

Natasha glared and swatted his hand away. “Hands off! Keep your distance!”

She wanted to say she’d managed just fine all these years without him.

But her animal instincts told her that things between them were getting a bit dangerous.

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As someone with high defenses, she never imagined she could get so comfortable with a dangerous stranger in such a short time.

behavior was confusing

the others, she could vaguely sense that he

Something was quietly unfolding.

you leaving?” she

“Can’t wait for me to leave? What, just because your ex came around a few times, you’re already itching

weird look.

out for having terrible taste

did I say it was because of

stared at her with a

it has nothing

was really over.” Not seeing him was also

valued even the smallest gestures of kindness from others, but when

just the final straw. She had loved Lucas deeply, but his score in her book had long since

about to retake

possibly stay holed up in

weird right now?”

ulterior motives for

Natasha rolled her eyes,

to have a little

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get your brain

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never have a serious conversation for more than

to imagine they were both known for being cold and quiet

dishonest. Telling me to leave while seducing

realized her pajamas had slipped while

carpet between the coffee table and the

couch.

position, it was

at him in shock. “What

don’t know? The whole neighborhood’s talking about us

sharp scream followed by a

have you been

doing a little good deed, as you

single woman to a married woman. She

away when this is over. What about me?”

come up, Alexei

rumor is to make it

that supposed

me. Miss Clark, I need a wife, and

“Why?”

He smiled without answering.

what makes you think