Recap of the Previous Chapter
Maximus Darn, the fallen White Tiger King of the underworld, was betrayed and killed by those closest to him. But fate gave him a second chance. Reborn in the body of Max Stern—the heir of the wealthiest family in the nation—he awakened the Underworld Domination System. With this system, he could regain everything he had lost and more. The path from scratch to the throne of the underworld had opened again.
Now, his first true test awaited: the Stern Family Gala, where enemies, allies, and prey gathered under golden chandeliers.
The Stern Family Gala
The Stern family spared no expense. The ballroom ceiling arched like a cathedral, dripping with crystal chandeliers. A live orchestra played soft strings in the corner, filling the air with a symphony of wealth and arrogance. Gold-trimmed curtains framed floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the neon city skyline.
Men in black tuxedos stood with flutes of champagne, women in shimmering gowns laughed lightly at whispered secrets. Deals worth billions were being negotiated with every fake smile.
Max adjusted his cufflinks as he entered. He wore a tailored black suit, his posture proud, his gaze sharper than the knife a waiter carried on his silver tray. He wasn't just attending—he was claiming this world as his stage.
His lips curled into a small smile. These spoiled nobles think money makes them lions. They've never smelled blood in an alleyway.
Victor Stern – The Rival
"Max?"
The voice carried hostility wrapped in honey. Max turned to see Victor Stern, his cousin. Victor had the same Stern blood but not the same inheritance. Jealousy burned in his narrow eyes. His smirk carried years of practiced superiority, but his clenched fists betrayed something else.
"Victor." Max's voice was calm, deep, and commanding.
"Still walking around like you own the family already? Careful, cousin. Being grandfather's 'favorite' doesn't mean you'll keep that position forever."
Max chuckled. "Oh, I plan on keeping it forever. Maybe longer."
Victor's jaw tightened. But before he could spit another threat, a gentle hand touched his arm.
The Fiancée Appears
She was radiant. Elena Veyra, Victor's fiancée, stepped forward. She was the daughter of a powerful senator, the alliance meant to secure Victor's position within both the family and politics.
Her gown was crimson silk, hugging her figure, the slit daring enough to flash pale thigh with every step. Dark curls cascaded over bare shoulders, her lips painted the color of temptation itself. But it was her eyes—sharp, intelligent, searching—that caught Max's attention.
"Victor," she whispered sweetly, before turning her gaze to Max. "And this must be your cousin, Max Stern. I've heard… intriguing things."
Her smile was polite. But her gaze lingered longer than it should.
The Underworld Domination System hummed alive.
[SYSTEM ALERT]
New Mission UnlockedTitle: Seduce the Untouchable FiancéeTarget: Elena VeyraDifficulty: ★★★★☆ (High Risk / High Reward)
Objectives:
Undermine Victor's position by claiming his fiancée's loyalty and body.
Achieve First Seduction (Private encounter).
Optional: Make her moan your name louder than Victor's ever has.
Rewards:
+500 Seduction Points (SP)
+300 Revenge Points (RP)
Unlock Skill: Charm Domination (Lv.1) – Increases influence over opposite sex when in close quarters.
Failure Penalty:
-500 RP
Public humiliation if discovered.
[System Note: Exotic/Moaning intensity will increase SP multipliers.]
Max's grin widened slightly. So that's how it is, huh? The system itself wants me to take her…
The Psychological Game
Throughout the gala, Max played his part. He conversed with senators, charmed investors, and cut deals with a casual ruthlessness. But his eyes often drifted to Elena.
And every time, he caught her watching him.
When Victor stepped away to speak with his father, Max seized the moment. He approached Elena with a glass of champagne.
"You look restless," he said softly.
Her brows arched. "And how would you know that?"
"Because you're hiding it behind perfect manners. I've seen that look before. A bird trapped in a gilded cage."
Elena's breath caught, her lips parting slightly. She recovered quickly with a smirk. "You're bold, cousin Max."
"Bold is one word for it. Honest is another."
The air between them shifted, electric.
Private Encounter
Later that evening, when Victor was called away for a heated conversation with an elder about inheritance disputes, Max intercepted Elena in the hallway.
"Going somewhere?" he asked, leaning casually against the wall.
Her eyes flickered. "Just some air."
"I'll join you."
They walked together through the quiet corridors until they reached a private terrace overlooking the glittering city. The cool night breeze swept her curls across her face. Max gently brushed them aside, fingers grazing her cheek.
She didn't pull away.
"Elena," he murmured. "Do you really want a lifetime chained to Victor? A man who sees you as a trophy, not as a woman?"
Her chest rose and fell quickly. "You're playing a dangerous game, Max."
"Games are only dangerous when you're losing."
The Seduction
He closed the distance, his breath warm against her ear. His voice dropped to a husky whisper.
"Tell me, Elena… when you lie next to Victor, do you ever moan his name? Or do you imagine someone else?"
Her eyes widened, a soft gasp escaping her lips.
"Max…" she whispered, trembling.
His hand slid along her bare arm, tracing fire across her skin. Her body shivered, her lips parted, and a soft moan escaped—unintended, raw.
"Mmm—"
The sound ignited something primal. Max smirked.
"There it is. That's the truth."
[SYSTEM UPDATE]
Moan Detected: "Mmm—"+50 SP (Seduction Points)Multiplier Active: +2 (Shameless Moan Bonus)
Skill Progress: Charm Domination Lv.1 → Lv.2
Max pressed her back against the stone railing, his lips brushing the curve of her neck. Each kiss drew another trembling moan, soft but desperate. Her hands clutched his shoulders, torn between resistance and surrender.
"Max… we can't—ahh…"
Her words melted into another shameless cry as his mouth teased her throat.
"You're mine now," he whispered, voice thick with dominance. "Say it."
Her body trembled, breath ragged. Finally, she moaned out his name, raw and helpless.
"Ahh… Max…!"
[SYSTEM UPDATE]
Objective Complete: First Seduction+500 SP+300 RPNew Skill Unlocked: Charm Domination Lv.2System Note: Moaning your name amplifies Seduction Points by x3.
Cliffhanger
As Max claimed her lips in a heated kiss, the terrace door creaked open.
"—Elena?"
Victor's voice.
Max pulled back just enough to see Elena's flushed face, lips swollen, her body trembling with aftershocks. Her wide eyes screamed panic.
But Max only smirked, calm as a predator.
The game has only just begun.
End of Chapter 2