Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 283

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Zinnia waved goodbye to them, her small backpack slung over her shoulder as she made her way to Cloud Harbor.

“Zinnia.” A smooth, refined voice called out from behind just as she entered the residential complex, stepped into the lobby, and pressed the elevator button.

Zinnia turned her head to see a tall, elegant figure.

The man was dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and slim waist. The cuffs of his shirt were rolled up, and he carried a pink gift bag in one hand.

A faint smile curved his lips, and his features were strikingly handsome. His double eyelids were subtle, and his long, dark lashes were distinct and defined.

“The gorgeous charmer is back, Zinnia thought to herself.

“Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten me already,” Yannis teased as he walked up to her, breaking the silence.

“Yannis,” Zinnia murmured softly, quickly averting her gaze.

“Just got out of school?” Yannis’s lazy smile deepened as his eyes curved slightly.

“Yeah,” Jackson confirmed.

“So cold, Zinnia! You only said two words, and one of them was my name. Does that even count as a conversation?” Yannis sighed dramatically, his tone dropping as he feigned grievance.

Listening to his slightly aggrieved tone, Zinnia frowned. ‘Is the gorgeous charmer sulking now?‘ she wondered.

Feeling a tug on her shoulder, she turned her head, her puzzled gaze landing on Yannis, who was reaching for her backpack.

“Let me carry it for you. We can’t have our little Zinnia squished under weight, right? Jackson told me to look after you, and if you shrink even a bit, he’ll definitely give me an earful,” Yannis said.

Zinnia couldn’t help but want to tell him: she’d already stopped growing. There was no way she’d get shorter.

Before she could say anything, Yannis’s next move silenced her. He held out a pink gift bag in front of her.

Zinnia blinked, her

little gift for you, Zinnia. To celebrate us becoming neighbors. Take care of me from now on, okay?” Yannis said with a serious expression

glanced down and saw

and accompanied by a skewer of rice balls–it

slightly. If it had been anything else, she might have

noticed the delight in her eyes and smirked at himself. It seemed his unreliable

elevator doors slid open, and the two stepped inside as it began its

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girl beside him. She was dressed in a pale yellow, waist- cinched dress with a bow tied neatly at

hadn’t taken proper care of her,

not yet,” Zinnia replied,

hadn’t decided what to eat. Jackson had originally planned to send someone to take care of

place to stay and arrange everything for her. She didn’t want to trouble them further. Eating something simple on her own was

I haven’t eaten yet either,” Yannis said with a smile, nodding as if

necessary. I don’t want to trouble

treats for her, and she could make do until tomorrow when she planned to grab lunch at

her forte anyway; her meals had always

of you, I’d never hear the end of it! Come on, Zinnia.

thick–acting all pitiful and lonely. Didn’t he manage just fine before I came along?‘ Zinnia thought, her lips twitching

just leave it. Besides, he had mentioned her brother, and she didn’t

profile. The light from above cast soft shadows

but feel a pang of sympathy. Eating alone was, after all, a

the Shaw residence. Betty would frequently drag Maelis out for shopping trips, and the Shaw brothers rarely came back. Most

followed Yannis to the 19th floor. The hallway’s design mirrored

the door with a fingerprint scan, and the door clicked

for

posture. “Zinnia, I don’t have slippers in your size right now. Just wear mine for now–they’re brand new, I promise! Next time,