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.

quickly. Or, if you want, you can start on your homework while you

out of school since five–thirty, and after a full day of

a harsh reality: homework still existed. Her fondness for the handsome and

killer. Even someone

mouth. Grabbing her backpack, she slid off the sofa and sat

stack of senior year test papers from her bag. ‘Endless tests, she thought with

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person was busy cooking in the kitchen, while the other quietly worked on homework in the

softening as he caught sight of the small figure sitting on the floor, completely absorbed in her

oil from the kitchen and the soft rustling of

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homework. Go wash your hands–dinner’s ready,” Yannis called

was in order for when she needed to leave. Then, she took out her small medicine pouch

in the kitchen, Zinnia returned to the dining table. The sight of the dishes stopped her in her tracks. The vibrant colors, the rich aroma–it all reminded

four dishes and a soup. They were simple, home–cooked dishes, but the generous portions

her master cook telling her they would taste just as amazing as they looked. Simple, hearty meals like these were

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

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

said I wasn’t cut out for a life of luxury, Zinnia thought,

like a negotiation, and the constant fear

she could choose, she’d trade everything for her master’s presence. From beginning to end, all Zinnia ever wanted was to have her master by her

the swirl of emotions in her heart

it a try. Let me know if it

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

didn’t pick up her chopsticks. The dining table was rectangular, and Yannis followed suit, sitting down as

you kept glancing at,” Yannis said, noticing her hesitation. Using a clean fork, he placed a piece of