Standing in the luxurious VIP room of the club, Ning Xi nervously gripped the handle of her handbag, looking humble. Her father was in the ICU, and her brother had been sent to prison by her fiancé, Chu Jinyan. The Ning family was in decline, and everyone was avoiding her. Now, Ning Xi had no one to turn to, burdened with debts. If she couldn't secure financing, even the Tianning Group founded by her father would fall into the hands of Chu Jinyan.

The man in front of her, a Wall Street investment tycoon, was her only chance. "Help you?" The man standing by the floor-to-ceiling window turned slowly.
"Why would Miss Ning think I would help you?" The neon lights outside cast a faint golden halo on the man's background.

The man standing by the window had delicate and profound features, exuding a cold temperament. His face was so stunning that even the top stars in the entertainment industry would pale in comparison.

Seeing his face clearly, Ning Xi's heart tightened. She never expected that LION, the senior tycoon on Wall Street, was none other than Jiang Lü, a prominent figure from her high school in Yanjing. Seven years had passed. The handsome young man from back then had shed his youthful innocence. The aura of a superior naturally emanated from him, standing there casually, sending shivers down one's spine.

Ning Xi subconsciously took a step back, almost wanting to turn and run. But she couldn't escape. At present, the Ning family only had her. Jiang Lü was the only person who could and dared to help her.

Taking a deep breath, she raised her head. "As far as I know, Mr. Jiang is planning to return to the country for development, and Tianning Construction is your best choice. If Mr. Jiang is willing to cooperate, I can transfer all the Tianning shares under my name to you for free."

The man's handsome face remained calm. "As far as I know, Miss Ning is now burdened with debts, and whether you can keep the 10% Tianning shares is still uncertain. Moreover... how do I know this isn't a trap set by you and Chu Jinyan?"

At the mention of Chu Jinyan's name, Ning Xi's heart tightened instantly. From freshman to senior year, Chu Jinyan had pursued her for four years. At that time, she naively thought he genuinely liked her. Now she understood that all the sweet words were just deceit. Her beloved brother, Jingyan, turned out to be a despicable scumbag.

Thinking of her father in the ICU and her brother in jail, Ning Xi could hardly breathe. If it weren't for her relationship with Chu Jinyan, perhaps the Ning family wouldn't have reached this point.

"We have already broken up." Ding— Jiang Lü twirled the crystal whiskey glass between his slender fingers.

Taking a sip, Ning Xi stepped forward. "If you help me, I can... do anything for you."

At present, she had no bargaining power other than herself. This was her last chip. Jiang Lü raised an eyebrow, and his eyes showed a hint of turbulent waves. "Anything?"

Ning Xi bit her lip. "Anything!"

"Good." Jiang Lü walked over and sat behind the desk. "Then, Miss Ning, prove it to me."

"Prove? How do you want me to prove it?" Jiang Lü took another sip of whiskey, gazing at her face across the desk for a moment.

After a moment, he spoke two words. "Kiss me!"

Ning Xi's breath paused. Clenching and releasing her hands, she took a step forward and stood in front of Jiang Lü.

Leaning against the chair back, his long and narrow eyes half-closed, covering the light in his eyes. Staring at her face, his gaze was deep and unclear. She dared not look into his eyes, reaching out to support his shoulders and bending down slowly.

Her gaze fell on his lips, and Ning Xi hesitated for a moment. For her brother, for her father, for the Ning family... she lowered her head and imprinted her lips on his.

She had no experience. In her three years of dating Chu Jinyan, the most intimate they got was holding hands and hugging. Every time he wanted to be intimate, she would inexplicably feel nervous and repulsed.

This was the first time she took the initiative to kiss a man. Because of nervousness, Ning Xi's lips trembled. Rather than a kiss, it was more like a touch.

Jiang Lü leaned against the back of the chair, as cold as a sculpture. Pinching the crystal whiskey glass, he didn't move. "For so many years, didn't Chu Jinyan teach you how to kiss?"

The tone of his words was full of mockery. Realizing he was just playing with her, Ning Xi bit her lip, suddenly stood up, and almost ran towards the door of the guest room.

Just as her right hand touched the doorknob, a hand suddenly reached out from behind, gripping her wrist. In the next instant, she was already pressed against the door panel.

His kiss descended, and his lips were cold, filled with the pungency of alcohol. The kiss was forceful, with a taste of punishment, unrestrained and wild, almost suffocating her.

Pressed against the door, their bodies clung together. Behind her thin autumn outfit, his body temperature was scorching hot. The coat slipped from his arms, and the handbag dropped to the floor. Ning Xi's legs went weak, almost unable to stand. His large hand held her delicate neck, and Jiang Lü's forehead touched hers. Breathing softly, his voice was hoarse. "This is how you kiss."

Ning Xi only had time to take a breath before he once again sealed her lips with a kiss. His palm slipped from her waist into the woolen sweater, his palm was scorching, making her skin tremble. Ning Xi instinctively reached out and grabbed his hand through her clothes.

"Regretting it now?" His voice sounded in her ear.

"No... no." Ning Xi gasped, "Can you slow down? It's my first time."

Whether it was her words that worked or Ning Xi's imagination, the man's actions seemed gentler than before. He no longer bit her with a combination of itching and pain, but it was still uncomfortable.

Every touch of the man seemed to tug at Ning Xi's nerves. It was like an invisible hand, teasing her heart, making her involuntarily feel warm and soft...

His kiss on her neck, Jiang Lü's voice was a bit muffled. "You've never slept with Chu Jinyan?"

"No... no." "Alright!" Jiang Lü, holding a crystal whiskey glass, didn't move. Suddenly taking a step back, he let go of her.

Ning Xi leaned weakly against the door, like a stranded fish. Panting, she looked at him in confusion. He suddenly stopped, and she couldn't figure out his thoughts. Was it because he despised her lack of experience, thinking it was too boring?

Taking the glass from the table, Jiang Lü gulped down the whiskey. When he turned around again, he had returned to his previous indifference