Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

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The black apron hugged his lean waist, paired with sleek black dress pants that showed off his long legs. His tie was gone, and the collar of his shirt was casually undone.

With a plate in one hand and a bottle of milk in the other, he moved with effortless ease, like he belonged in this cozy. domestic scene.

Zinnia pressed her lips together, her gaze lingering on him. ‘He looks so good in an apron, she thought. It was a completely different side of him–so much more down–to–earth than the polished image she had in her head.

‘What was it Maisie called this? Oh, right–husband vibes. Yeah, that’s it. He’s got that perfect husband energy, she mused, at small smile tugging at her lips.

“Zinnia, I don’t have any snacks here, just some fruit. Let’s have some fruit to tide us over. Make yourself at home–look around, do whatever you like.”

Yannis walked into the living room and immediately noticed Zinnia sitting quietly, not moving at all.

He walked over, set down a fruit platter filled with strawberries, grapes, and neatly sliced kiwi, and placed a glass of milk beside it.

“Okay,” Zinnia nodded softly.

“What do you feel like eating?” Yannis asked, curious about her preferences.

“Anything’s fine,” Zinnia replied. After all, when you’re eating at someone else’s house, you can’t be picky.

“Alright, then I’ll make some meat for you. I remember seeing you enjoy it last time,” Yannis said, glancing at her. He knew they weren’t close yet–not like her and Jackson. Zinnia probably wouldn’t open up to him so easily.

Zinnia’s gaze shifted slightly, a hint of surprise flashing across her face. “Okay,” she murmured.

But when she heard he was going to cook, she looked up at him in surprise. ‘Wait, he’s cooking? Seriously? A guy like him, raised in luxury, actually knows his way around a kitchen?‘ she thought.

She thought he’d just order takeout or have someone deliver food. The fact that he was going to cook himself was unexpected.

just relax for a bit. I’ll cook something up quickly. Or, if you want, you can start

had been out of school since five–thirty, and after a full day of classes, she was probably starving. At her age, eating on time was important for

herself of a harsh reality: homework

charm killer. Even someone as good–looking

toothpick and popped it into her mouth. Grabbing her backpack, she slid off the sofa and sat cross–legged on the floor. She adjusted her skirt and draped a rug over her

her bag. ‘Endless tests, she thought with a sigh. ‘Big ones, small ones, weekly ones… They

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on homework in the living room. There wasn’t much conversation, but the atmosphere felt inexplicably calm

sitting

by the faint sizzle of oil from the kitchen and the soft

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ready,” Yannis called out warmly after setting the dishes on the

her pen. She carefully packed her things into her bag, making sure everything was in order for when she

The sight of the dishes stopped her in her tracks. The vibrant colors, the rich aroma–it all reminded her of her master’s

home–cooked dishes, but the generous portions of meat made

would taste just as amazing as they looked. Simple, hearty meals like these were all

master. If she had her way, she’d still be there–digging for herbs on

planted vegetables; in summer, they caught tiny shrimp in the streams. Autumn meant gathering golden ginkgo leaves, and winter

wasn’t cut out for a life of luxury, Zinnia thought, her lips curving into a faint, self–deprecating

city–the stiff formality, the way every word felt like a negotiation, and the constant fear of offending someone important just by being in the wrong place

beginning to

the swirl of emotions in her

Zinnia, give it a try. Let me know if it suits your taste. If not, I’ll

seemed off, Yannis handed her the chopsticks. His strikingly handsome face carried a faint, relaxed smile, and his voice was smooth

The dining table was rectangular, and Yannis followed suit, sitting down as

hold back. Here, try this–it’s the one you kept glancing at,” Yannis said, noticing her hesitation. Using