Warm breaths brushed against her ear, tingling and electrifying, teasing at her sensitive nerves.
The intimate atmosphere spread throughout the narrow car cabin, and Ji Wei's heartbeat suddenly quickened. She instinctively leaned back, forcing a laugh as she replied, "No... no need."
He stared at her fixedly, the curve of his lips deepening further.
"Alright, then at least fasten the seatbelt first."
"..."
Ji Wei felt flustered and unsettled, tugging at the seatbelt several times but failing to pull it across.
Watching her clumsy attempts, Gu Moqian suddenly leaned forward, closing the distance between them.
"Gu Moqian, it's daytime right now, we can't..."
In her panic, Ji Wei hastily turned her head aside.
Unexpectedly, her soft lips lightly grazed his slightly cool ones.
Ji Wei's body jolted sharply, but before she could react, a large hand clasped the back of her head. In the next moment, a domineering yet tender kiss descended upon her.
Ji Wei's eyes widened, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
Unlike the dazed confusion from last night's drug-induced torment, Ji Wei was exceptionally clear-headed now.
She felt the man's unique scent enveloping her entirely, his soft lips nudging hers open—a mix of dominance and lingering passion that gradually consumed her senses...
Ji Wei had never expected that beneath Gu Moqian's seemingly aloof and restrained demeanor lay a dangerous yet captivating side.
With just a single misstep, she would find herself wholly under his command, entranced by him, willing to cast aside all her pride.
The breath within her chest was slowly being stolen away, until finally, as Ji Wei was on the verge of suffocation, Gu Moqian pulled away from her lips.
Finally able to inhale fresh air, Ji Wei's chest rose and fell slightly as she caught her breath. Her pair of glistening eyes stared blankly at the man before her.
Her cheeks were flushed a deep shade of red, a mix of shyness and annoyance, making her irresistibly endearing.
Gu Moqian gently smiled, pulling the seatbelt—which had already been in his hand—across and carefully fastening it for her.
So it turned out, his earlier proximity had been to help her with the seatbelt.
Ji Wei felt a surge of embarrassment, her gaze darting around as she struggled to find a place to look.
Just then, a sudden knock sounded against the car window.
The two turned their heads simultaneously, spotting Ji Shanshan urgently patting the window. Due to the excellent soundproofing, they could not hear what she was saying.
Ji Wei's heart tightened, her gaze sharpening instantly.
Gu Moqian looked toward Ji Wei, their eyes meeting briefly but exchanging mutual understanding in that instant.
If Ji Shanshan was intent on disrupting things, how could she resist letting her?
The car window slowly rolled down.
Ji Shanshan's gaze landed on Gu Moqian's handsome features, and the jealousy burning within her heart flared higher and hotter.
Just moments ago, she had seen with her own eyes that they were kissing in the car!
If she hadn't interrupted them abruptly, who knew—they might have gone even further!
Since childhood, Ji Wei had been vehemently opposed to this arranged marriage, often clashing with Ji Yunli on this matter. If it weren't for Old Madam Ji's protection, Ji Wei would have been beaten up several times by now.
Ji Shanshan had thought that if Ji Wei continued throwing tantrums, she would eventually ruin this alliance.
By then, Ji Shanshan could seize the opportunity, using her own charm and gentle understanding to win over Gu Moqian's heart and become the rightful Mrs. Gu.
But that dream had gradually crumbled after last night's failed scheme against Ji Wei.
Ji Wei seemed to have become an entirely different person, especially in her attitude toward Gu Moqian. Gone was her previous rejection; instead, the two of them now acted like a couple deeply in love, showing off their affection wherever they went.
Why was it that such an outstanding man like Gu Moqian had to choose Ji Wei!
She was just a spoiled princess who lacked any real skills. What good was her beauty? She was nothing but a superficial vase!