C1 Who else Do You Want to Seduce?

In the dimly lit hallway, the incandescent bulb flickered on and off. A damp, musty smell hung in the air, so pungent that it filled one's nostrils and turned one's stomach. Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the corridor. This was followed by a series of aggressive knocks on a door, accompanied by a gruff voice that echoed through the hallway.

"Huo Shize, paying your debts is a matter of principle. Open up!"

From inside the room, there was a commotion of panicked footsteps and the sound of items being knocked over. Then, the door swung open. To the surprise of those waiting outside, an unidentified object was hurled out just as the door opened. At a glance, it appeared to be...

A child?

The man in black instinctively caught the object, only to hear a resounding "Bang!" as the door was slammed shut. Huo Shize's voice, filled with terror and resignation, emanated from within, "I'm broke. This is my daughter. Take her as payment for my debt. I owe you only 100,000 yuan. You won't be at a loss. She may be young now, but give her a few years to grow, and I assure you, she'll make you a lot of money!"

The men outside the door were taken aback. Was he actually trying to sell his daughter?

The men in black exchanged bewildered looks. They had come to collect a debt, not to traffic humans.

Trafficking people was a crime!

As confusion reigned, the man holding the child suddenly cried out, "This isn't good, she's having a seizure. We need to get her to a hospital, fast!"

The sound of frantic footsteps ensued once more...

Fourteen years later, in the Empire's most prestigious residential area: Radiant Cloud Supreme Community.

The gate of Villa Number Four slowly opened, and out glided a young girl on a hoverboard, like a gentle breeze.

Her waist-length black hair and simple uniform exuded a sense of cleanliness and propriety, enhancing her naturally refined and serene demeanor.

A black Mercedes-Benz limousine followed closely behind her, maintaining a respectful distance.

It wasn't until she safely entered Empire Capital University that the man in the back seat of the car, dressed in a bespoke suit, averted his gaze. Adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses, he spoke with detached authority, "Proceed to the press conference site."

As the Mercedes-Benz van pulled away, a subtle smile played at the corners of the young girl's mouth. Her slender fingers ran through her hair, smoothly pulling down her beautiful, waist-length locks to reveal the irregularly cut short hair underneath, along with the obsidian earrings adorning her ears. Shaped like tiny, exquisite kittens, the earrings glittered radiantly in the sunlight.

The white shirt, once tucked neatly into her school uniform, was now casually pulled out. Her delicate, pale hands tied the corners into a stylish knot, showcasing her slender waist and the enticing lines of her toned abdomen. Huo Mengmeng glanced down, pleased with her look, stowed the wig in her backpack, and with a beaming smile, she hopped onto her hoverboard and glided toward the classroom.

Xiao Anan watched Huo Mengmeng sway gracefully on the hoverboard, her dynamic presence unable to mask the jealousy that flickered in her eyes. Recalling how her crush had rejected her advances the day before, seemingly because of Huo Mengmeng, Xiao Anan seethed with resentment.

With a haughty lift of her eyebrows, she and her entourage confronted Huo Mengmeng. Xiao Anan scoffed and sneered, "Just look at that provocative sway. I wondered who it could be. Turns out it's Huo Mengmeng, the one who's been kept since high school! Dressed so provocatively today, who are you trying to lure in?" Her words set off a wave of mocking laughter from the onlookers, their eyes brimming with scorn.

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