The Contract CEO's Arrogant Pet: Part II – The Trial of Dual Identities
Chapter One: The Clumsy Vampire's 'Care'
13. The CEO's Pharmaceutical Trials
Yulia's 'care' had been dramatically upgraded since she 'rescued' Lu Chen from the 'electronic demon' attack. She was utterly convinced that Lu Chen's constitution was compromised by modern pollution and urgently needed restoration via ancient noble therapies.
"Servant, I have prepared the 'Elixir of Eternal Fire' for you. It will expel all mortal frailty from your body," Yulia proclaimed, pushing a bowl of deep green potion toward Lu Chen. It emitted a heavy, ancient herbal scent. Lu Chen's lip twitched imperceptibly. He knew this was likely some kind of "alchemical residue" Yulia had brought from the ancient castle.
"Thank you, Mistress. The aroma... is truly ancient and powerful," Lu Chen managed to sound moved, even as his body instinctively recoiled.
Yulia nodded, satisfied. "Of course. It was brewed for forty-nine days using Night Thistle and Morning Dew, purified by ancient incantations. You must drink all of it."
While Yulia turned to check the "safety of the dwelling" (i.e., making sure the kerosene lamp was still flickering), Lu Chen, with his CEO-level reflexes, discreetly poured the potion into a potted plant he kept nearby for camouflage.
However, three days later, the once-thriving pothos plant was completely withered and shriveled, as if attacked by some terrifying corrosive liquid.
Yulia, instead of being alarmed, grew more resolute: "See, Servant? Your mortal weakness has been drawn out by the elixir and absorbed by the plant. Henceforth, you shall possess fleeting health." Lu Chen looked at the 'sacrificed' pothos and, for the first time, felt a slight concern for his own well-being.
14. The CEO's 'Battle Suit' and Social Anxiety
Aethel Group's annual Global Innovators Summit was approaching, and Lu Chen had to participate remotely as the mysterious key investor. The meeting was critical, tied to the future strategy of dozens of emerging industries.
Yulia saw the meeting notice on Lu Chen's 'magic box' (encrypted watch) and immediately deemed it a treacherous "human trap."
"You are too weak to attend alone!" Yulia's protective urge reached a new peak.
Lu Chen offered an excuse: "Mistress, I cannot wear your noble attire; it would be too 'conspicuous.'"
Yulia deliberated, then decided on a "protective transformation." She retrieved a piece of heavy, tanned leather from her castle stash and, using an ancient ceremonial scissor, tailored a "modern battle suit" for Lu Chen.
The jacket was thick, pocketless, and strangely styled, resembling a medieval gambeson. She also insisted on equipping Lu Chen with what she considered a "mortal self-defense tool"—a silver, family-crested antique dinner knife.
"Put it on, Servant. It will resist low-level magic and mortal weapons," Yulia forcefully handed the outfit to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen thought, "Am I supposed to use this to cut steak, or cut off a competitor's contract?"
In the end, Lu Chen wore the custom-made, hundreds-of-thousands-dollar suit beneath the leather jacket, tucking the dinner knife into his sleeve. Though burdened by the cumbersome jacket at the meeting, his CEO aura still silently dominated the room. Yet, the remote camera picked up the faint friction sound of the leather, making him a subject of "mysterious but slightly eccentric" industry gossip.
15. The Remote Commander in the Wardrobe
Yulia's surveillance of the meeting bordered on "neurotic."
She commanded Lu Chen to participate via video from the basement, insisting it was the safest "fortress." When the conference began, she even suspected the camera was the enemy's "Evil Eye."
"Servant, don't let the Evil Eye see you! Hide properly!"
Thus, a global top CEO, handling multi-billion dollar business decisions, had to hide in the wardrobe, giving remote commands into his phone through a tiny crack.
"The acquisition must be completed within three hours," Lu Chen's voice was low and decisive, emanating from the depths of the wardrobe.
"Yes, CEO!" the vice president on the other end responded respectfully.
Yulia heard this and felt a pang of distress: "Ah, he is being forced by the black-market boss to order the acquisition of souls again!"
She immediately placed a "Demon Repelling Rune Array" outside the wardrobe (made from stolen blood bags and candles) and softly chanted "a spell to protect the weak servant" in the ancient vampire language.
Inside the wardrobe, Lu Chen listened to the vice president's market analysis while simultaneously hearing Yulia's "demon-repelling chant." He fought back a smile, a powerful warmth and sweetness surging within him.
"This awkward love is more precious than all the billion-dollar contracts." This was the first time he realized his feelings for Yulia had surpassed the stage of an "interesting experiment."
Chapter Two: Encrypted Calls and the Puppet Misunderstanding
16. The CEO's Midnight Encrypted Meeting
It was late. Yulia believed Lu Chen had entered the "death state of sleep" and was preparing to begin her "alchemy research."
However, Lu Chen's ultra-encrypted satellite phone suddenly rang. The phone required a voice password to wake, and Yulia was unaware of its existence.
Lu Chen quickly answered, keeping his voice extremely low. A cold electronic voice came from the other end—his secret meeting system with Aethel Group's core decision-makers.
"Target locked. Must complete the aggressive acquisition by tomorrow morning. Leave no room for retreat." Lu Chen's voice carried the ruthless tone of a market dominator.
"Implement full sanctions on competitors. Eradicate them completely to secure the monopoly," every command he issued was worth billions of dollars.
Yulia heard it.
Her vampire hearing captured those "lethal phrases." She instantly froze, her blood seemingly congealing.
17. The Tragic Fate of the Puppet CEO
Yulia's mind instantly completed the plot:
• "Target locked": means the black-market boss is demanding he lock onto an innocent person for assassination.
• "Aggressive acquisition": means forced human or organ trafficking.
• "Full sanctions, eradicate completely": means the gang's execution list.
"He is truly a pitiful human!" Yulia's eyes welled up. She concluded that Lu Chen was a "Puppet CEO," controlled by a massive, unseen black-market organization. He pretended to be a servant by day but was forced to carry out these terrible orders by night.
Her protective urge for Lu Chen instantly transformed into fervent heroism. She vowed to use her ancient vampire power to rescue this innocent servant from the clutches of the modern black market.
18. Close Protection and Clumsy Investigation
Yulia began round-the-clock close protection.
She followed Lu Chen everywhere—whether he was 'playing CEO Simulator' in the basement or 'working' at the convenience store. She even secretly inspected Lu Chen's high-tech briefcases.
The briefcases only contained encrypted hard drives and documents. Yulia concluded these were the "Black Market Execution Lists." She tried to open them with her ancient keys, and, predictably, failed.
Yulia then resorted to her specialty: mental hypnosis.
19. Hypnosis and the Repeated Test
One midnight, Yulia performed mental hypnosis on Lu Chen while he was "sleeping."
"Tell me, who is the mastermind controlling you?" Yulia's voice was filled with ancient seduction.
Lu Chen's brainwave detection system immediately blared an alarm. He realized Yulia was mounting a psychic attack.
Lu Chen's CEO willpower was unmatched. He focused his full conscious effort, locking his mind onto a "harmless memory."
"...It's 'Mr. K'... he always demands I 'buy that deserted land and proceed with large-scale development'..." Lu Chen said in a dream-like, helpless whisper.
Yulia's eyes flashed: "Mr. K! A black-market boss, indeed! Buying deserted land must be for illegal secret transactions!"
She asked again, "What else does he demand?"
Lu Chen continued his "dream talk": "He always makes me 'lock market share, launch a price war, and drive competitors to ruin'... I'm so scared..."
Yulia's heart ached: "Launch war! Drive opponents to death! How cruel!" She was now even more convinced that Lu Chen was innocent and vowed to destroy this "Mr. K's Black Market Empire."
Lu Chen's lips curled slightly in his sleep. "Mr. K? He's just my fictional virtual assistant for handling the most troublesome commercial cases." He had successfully transformed his CEO actions into the pitiable struggles of someone under black-market threat.
Chapter Three: The Rival's Modern Charm and the Ancient Counterattack
20. The Sudden Visit of the Beautiful CEO
One afternoon, the beautiful CEO Aline unexpectedly appeared at the entrance of Yulia's basement dwelling.
Aline, dressed in high fashion couture, wore a perfect professional smile. She knew this wasn't Lu Chen's actual residence; she was merely seeking to deliver a "warning."
"Excuse me, is Lu Chen available? I'm his business partner, and I have a contract worth billions that requires his signature," Aline's tone was elegant and superior.
Yulia immediately blocked the doorway, like a protective mother beast.
"Human! What are you doing here? My servant is resting. He has no time for malicious mortals like you," Yulia retorted, her voice full of defensive wariness.
Aline smiled gracefully: "Oh? Servant? Darling, are you Lu Chen's latest 'pet'? I understand, sometimes the stress of work requires a little 'special companionship.' But you should know, Lu Chen's future is tied to mine, and my corporation's."
Aline's words, like a sharp modern dagger, pierced Yulia's "noble dignity."
21. The Modern Charm Offensive
Aline didn't give Yulia a chance to retort. She tossed a diamond-encrusted supercar key at Yulia's feet.
"This is a gift for Lu Chen. Tomorrow, he must drive it to the Imperial City's grandest charity gala. Tell him this is his rightful status."
Aline then publicly posted a photo of herself with Lu Chen (an old one) on social media, writing: "Best business partner. Looking forward to eternity."
Aline's elegance, intelligence, and modern sensibility, coupled with her easy command over wealth and power, formed a stark contrast with Yulia's awkwardness, antiquity, and gloom.
Yulia felt an unprecedented "ugly duckling" complex. She found her ancient power seemed pale and weak in the face of these "illusions of technology and money."
22. The Clumsy Ancient Counterattack
Yulia's pride wouldn't allow her to concede. She decided to use ancient noble etiquette for her counterattack.
Counterattack 1: The Return Gift
Yulia activated a family transit array, summoning a "Night Steed" from the ancient castle. The horse was massive and fierce but unaccustomed to modern asphalt. She commanded Lu Chen: "Servant! Ride this warhorse to your 'Human Ritual'! This is a noble's proper mode of transport!"
The result: Lu Chen riding the steed caused a massive traffic jam on the Imperial City highway, incurring a hefty fine (handled by his assistant, of course), and becoming the night's biggest "social news story."
Counterattack 2: The Exorcism Robe
Yulia stayed up all night sewing an "Exorcism Robe against the Rival"—a dark red cloak embroidered with ancient runic patterns. She forced Lu Chen to wear it to the gala, claiming it would "repel low-level spirits approaching him."
Lu Chen found it absurd, but seeing the anxiety and love in Yulia's eyes, he conceded. He draped the cloak over his suit, instantly becoming the "most unconventional yet mysterious" figure of the year at the gala.
23. The Family Spy's Comedic Threat
Just as Yulia was busy "counterattacking her rival," the family's rigid spy finally tracked her scent.
The spy attempted to use the ancient Fog Mist technique to conceal his approach in the darkness.
However, the city's air pollution, car exhaust, skyscraper reflections, and high-voltage power lines completely disrupted the spy's mist technique. He was disoriented by the traffic lights, wandering the road like a drunkard.
Lu Chen's intelligent security system sounded an alarm: "Suspicious individual detected; behavior highly consistent with that of a vagrant."
The security system mistook the ancient vampire spy for "suspicious package," automatically called the police, and directed him toward a passing sanitation truck.
Yulia and Lu Chen in the basement only heard the distant roar of a car, assuming the crisis had passed.
Chapter Four: The Vulnerable Impact and Love's Escalation
24. Magic Trap and Modern Cable Intertwining
Though the spy was 'recycled,' before he was taken, he frantically activated an ancient magic trap, intending to lock onto Yulia's scent and teleport her back to the castle.
The trap's energy, however, intertwined with the high-voltage cables of a nearby old building. The result was not a teleportation but a high-altitude collapse—a massive chunk of concrete siding detached from the building, plummeting towards the basement entrance where Yulia and Lu Chen were.
25. The CEO's Absolute Protection
Lu Chen's encrypted watch blared a physical impact warning. He had no time to activate the remote shielding.
If he let Yulia use her power to block it, her vampire identity would be completely exposed in a densely populated area.
Lu Chen didn't hesitate; he violently shoved Yulia aside. He abandoned the chance to use high-tech self-preservation and personally rushed forward, using his body to absorb the concrete slab's impact.
The slab was cushioned by his powerful physique (and the protective layers in his suit), but it still resulted in a fractured left arm and profuse bleeding.
26. Love Triumphs Over Instinct
Yulia watched in shock as the bright red blood poured from Lu Chen's arm.
Her vampire instincts screamed inside her, her eyes instantly turning a bloodthirsty gold, fangs bared. Hunger! Desire! This was the purest, most vulnerable human blood!
Yulia's body instinctively lunged forward.
Yet, just as her fangs were about to touch Lu Chen's skin, she saw his eyes, squeezed shut in agony, and the look of complete, unreserved trust he held for her.
"He is so fragile! He trusts me so completely!"
Love, like a sacred flame, instantly suppressed the bloodlust raging within her.
She let out a guttural cry of pain and remorse, turning her head away. Then, she activated her ancient healing ability.
Yulia trembled, covering Lu Chen's wound with her hands, whispering with remorse and deep affection:
"Servant, I swear, I will not let anything harm you... including myself."
Lu Chen, amidst the searing pain, felt the warmth and magic flowing from her fingertips. He knew that in this moment, Yulia's love had utterly transcended her noble instinct.
The Contract CEO's Arrogant Pet: Part II – The Trial of Dual Identities
Chapter One: The Clumsy Vampire's 'Care'
13. The CEO's Pharmaceutical Trials
Yulia's 'care' had been dramatically upgraded since she 'rescued' Lu Chen from the 'electronic demon' attack. She was utterly convinced that Lu Chen's constitution was compromised by modern pollution and urgently needed restoration via ancient noble therapies.
"Servant, I have prepared the 'Elixir of Eternal Fire' for you. It will expel all mortal frailty from your body," Yulia proclaimed, pushing a bowl of deep green potion toward Lu Chen. It emitted a heavy, ancient herbal scent. Lu Chen's lip twitched imperceptibly. He knew this was likely some kind of "alchemical residue" Yulia had brought from the ancient castle.
"Thank you, Mistress. The aroma... is truly ancient and powerful," Lu Chen managed to sound moved, even as his body instinctively recoiled.
Yulia nodded, satisfied. "Of course. It was brewed for forty-nine days using Night Thistle and Morning Dew, purified by ancient incantations. You must drink all of it."
While Yulia turned to check the "safety of the dwelling" (i.e., making sure the kerosene lamp was still flickering), Lu Chen, with his CEO-level reflexes, discreetly poured the potion into a potted plant he kept nearby for camouflage.
However, three days later, the once-thriving pothos plant was completely withered and shriveled, as if attacked by some terrifying corrosive liquid.
Yulia, instead of being alarmed, grew more resolute: "See, Servant? Your mortal weakness has been drawn out by the elixir and absorbed by the plant. Henceforth, you shall possess fleeting health." Lu Chen looked at the 'sacrificed' pothos and, for the first time, felt a slight concern for his own well-being.
14. The CEO's 'Battle Suit' and Social Anxiety
Aethel Group's annual Global Innovators Summit was approaching, and Lu Chen had to participate remotely as the mysterious key investor. The meeting was critical, tied to the future strategy of dozens of emerging industries.
Yulia saw the meeting notice on Lu Chen's 'magic box' (encrypted watch) and immediately deemed it a treacherous "human trap."
"You are too weak to attend alone!" Yulia's protective urge reached a new peak.
Lu Chen offered an excuse: "Mistress, I cannot wear your noble attire; it would be too 'conspicuous.'"
Yulia deliberated, then decided on a "protective transformation." She retrieved a piece of heavy, tanned leather from her castle stash and, using an ancient ceremonial scissor, tailored a "modern battle suit" for Lu Chen.
The jacket was thick, pocketless, and strangely styled, resembling a medieval gambeson. She also insisted on equipping Lu Chen with what she considered a "mortal self-defense tool"—a silver, family-crested antique dinner knife.
"Put it on, Servant. It will resist low-level magic and mortal weapons," Yulia forcefully handed the outfit to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen thought, "Am I supposed to use this to cut steak, or cut off a competitor's contract?"
In the end, Lu Chen wore the custom-made, hundreds-of-thousands-dollar suit beneath the leather jacket, tucking the dinner knife into his sleeve. Though burdened by the cumbersome jacket at the meeting, his CEO aura still silently dominated the room. Yet, the remote camera picked up the faint friction sound of the leather, making him a subject of "mysterious but slightly eccentric" industry gossip.
15. The Remote Commander in the Wardrobe
Yulia's surveillance of the meeting bordered on "neurotic."
She commanded Lu Chen to participate via video from the basement, insisting it was the safest "fortress." When the conference began, she even suspected the camera was the enemy's "Evil Eye."
"Servant, don't let the Evil Eye see you! Hide properly!"
Thus, a global top CEO, handling multi-billion dollar business decisions, had to hide in the wardrobe, giving remote commands into his phone through a tiny crack.
"The acquisition must be completed within three hours," Lu Chen's voice was low and decisive, emanating from the depths of the wardrobe.
"Yes, CEO!" the vice president on the other end responded respectfully.
Yulia heard this and felt a pang of distress: "Ah, he is being forced by the black-market boss to order the acquisition of souls again!"
She immediately placed a "Demon Repelling Rune Array" outside the wardrobe (made from stolen blood bags and candles) and softly chanted "a spell to protect the weak servant" in the ancient vampire language.
Inside the wardrobe, Lu Chen listened to the vice president's market analysis while simultaneously hearing Yulia's "demon-repelling chant." He fought back a smile, a powerful warmth and sweetness surging within him.
"This awkward love is more precious than all the billion-dollar contracts." This was the first time he realized his feelings for Yulia had surpassed the stage of an "interesting experiment."
Chapter Two: Encrypted Calls and the Puppet Misunderstanding
16. The CEO's Midnight Encrypted Meeting
It was late. Yulia believed Lu Chen had entered the "death state of sleep" and was preparing to begin her "alchemy research."
However, Lu Chen's ultra-encrypted satellite phone suddenly rang. The phone required a voice password to wake, and Yulia was unaware of its existence.
Lu Chen quickly answered, keeping his voice extremely low. A cold electronic voice came from the other end—his secret meeting system with Aethel Group's core decision-makers.
"Target locked. Must complete the aggressive acquisition by tomorrow morning. Leave no room for retreat." Lu Chen's voice carried the ruthless tone of a market dominator.
"Implement full sanctions on competitors. Eradicate them completely to secure the monopoly," every command he issued was worth billions of dollars.
Yulia heard it.
Her vampire hearing captured those "lethal phrases." She instantly froze, her blood seemingly congealing.
17. The Tragic Fate of the Puppet CEO
Yulia's mind instantly completed the plot:
• "Target locked": means the black-market boss is demanding he lock onto an innocent person for assassination.
• "Aggressive acquisition": means forced human or organ trafficking.
• "Full sanctions, eradicate completely": means the gang's execution list.
"He is truly a pitiful human!" Yulia's eyes welled up. She concluded that Lu Chen was a "Puppet CEO," controlled by a massive, unseen black-market organization. He pretended to be a servant by day but was forced to carry out these terrible orders by night.
Her protective urge for Lu Chen instantly transformed into fervent heroism. She vowed to use her ancient vampire power to rescue this innocent servant from the clutches of the modern black market.
18. Close Protection and Clumsy Investigation
Yulia began round-the-clock close protection.
She followed Lu Chen everywhere—whether he was 'playing CEO Simulator' in the basement or 'working' at the convenience store. She even secretly inspected Lu Chen's high-tech briefcases.
The briefcases only contained encrypted hard drives and documents. Yulia concluded these were the "Black Market Execution Lists." She tried to open them with her ancient keys, and, predictably, failed.
Yulia then resorted to her specialty: mental hypnosis.
19. Hypnosis and the Repeated Test
One midnight, Yulia performed mental hypnosis on Lu Chen while he was "sleeping."
"Tell me, who is the mastermind controlling you?" Yulia's voice was filled with ancient seduction.
Lu Chen's brainwave detection system immediately blared an alarm. He realized Yulia was mounting a psychic attack.
Lu Chen's CEO willpower was unmatched. He focused his full conscious effort, locking his mind onto a "harmless memory."
"...It's 'Mr. K'... he always demands I 'buy that deserted land and proceed with large-scale development'..." Lu Chen said in a dream-like, helpless whisper.
Yulia's eyes flashed: "Mr. K! A black-market boss, indeed! Buying deserted land must be for illegal secret transactions!"
She asked again, "What else does he demand?"
Lu Chen continued his "dream talk": "He always makes me 'lock market share, launch a price war, and drive competitors to ruin'... I'm so scared..."
Yulia's heart ached: "Launch war! Drive opponents to death! How cruel!" She was now even more convinced that Lu Chen was innocent and vowed to destroy this "Mr. K's Black Market Empire."
Lu Chen's lips curled slightly in his sleep. "Mr. K? He's just my fictional virtual assistant for handling the most troublesome commercial cases." He had successfully transformed his CEO actions into the pitiable struggles of someone under black-market threat.
Chapter Three: The Rival's Modern Charm and the Ancient Counterattack
20. The Sudden Visit of the Beautiful CEO
One afternoon, the beautiful CEO Aline unexpectedly appeared at the entrance of Yulia's basement dwelling.
Aline, dressed in high fashion couture, wore a perfect professional smile. She knew this wasn't Lu Chen's actual residence; she was merely seeking to deliver a "warning."
"Excuse me, is Lu Chen available? I'm his business partner, and I have a contract worth billions that requires his signature," Aline's tone was elegant and superior.
Yulia immediately blocked the doorway, like a protective mother beast.
"Human! What are you doing here? My servant is resting. He has no time for malicious mortals like you," Yulia retorted, her voice full of defensive wariness.
Aline smiled gracefully: "Oh? Servant? Darling, are you Lu Chen's latest 'pet'? I understand, sometimes the stress of work requires a little 'special companionship.' But you should know, Lu Chen's future is tied to mine, and my corporation's."
Aline's words, like a sharp modern dagger, pierced Yulia's "noble dignity."
21. The Modern Charm Offensive
Aline didn't give Yulia a chance to retort. She tossed a diamond-encrusted supercar key at Yulia's feet.
"This is a gift for Lu Chen. Tomorrow, he must drive it to the Imperial City's grandest charity gala. Tell him this is his rightful status."
Aline then publicly posted a photo of herself with Lu Chen (an old one) on social media, writing: "Best business partner. Looking forward to eternity."
Aline's elegance, intelligence, and modern sensibility, coupled with her easy command over wealth and power, formed a stark contrast with Yulia's awkwardness, antiquity, and gloom.
Yulia felt an unprecedented "ugly duckling" complex. She found her ancient power seemed pale and weak in the face of these "illusions of technology and money."
22. The Clumsy Ancient Counterattack
Yulia's pride wouldn't allow her to concede. She decided to use ancient noble etiquette for her counterattack.
Counterattack 1: The Return Gift
Yulia activated a family transit array, summoning a "Night Steed" from the ancient castle. The horse was massive and fierce but unaccustomed to modern asphalt. She commanded Lu Chen: "Servant! Ride this warhorse to your 'Human Ritual'! This is a noble's proper mode of transport!"
The result: Lu Chen riding the steed caused a massive traffic jam on the Imperial City highway, incurring a hefty fine (handled by his assistant, of course), and becoming the night's biggest "social news story."
Counterattack 2: The Exorcism Robe
Yulia stayed up all night sewing an "Exorcism Robe against the Rival"—a dark red cloak embroidered with ancient runic patterns. She forced Lu Chen to wear it to the gala, claiming it would "repel low-level spirits approaching him."
Lu Chen found it absurd, but seeing the anxiety and love in Yulia's eyes, he conceded. He draped the cloak over his suit, instantly becoming the "most unconventional yet mysterious" figure of the year at the gala.
23. The Family Spy's Comedic Threat
Just as Yulia was busy "counterattacking her rival," the family's rigid spy finally tracked her scent.
The spy attempted to use the ancient Fog Mist technique to conceal his approach in the darkness.
However, the city's air pollution, car exhaust, skyscraper reflections, and high-voltage power lines completely disrupted the spy's mist technique. He was disoriented by the traffic lights, wandering the road like a drunkard.
Lu Chen's intelligent security system sounded an alarm: "Suspicious individual detected; behavior highly consistent with that of a vagrant."
The security system mistook the ancient vampire spy for "suspicious package," automatically called the police, and directed him toward a passing sanitation truck.
Yulia and Lu Chen in the basement only heard the distant roar of a car, assuming the crisis had passed.
Chapter Four: The Vulnerable Impact and Love's Escalation
24. Magic Trap and Modern Cable Intertwining
Though the spy was 'recycled,' before he was taken, he frantically activated an ancient magic trap, intending to lock onto Yulia's scent and teleport her back to the castle.
The trap's energy, however, intertwined with the high-voltage cables of a nearby old building. The result was not a teleportation but a high-altitude collapse—a massive chunk of concrete siding detached from the building, plummeting towards the basement entrance where Yulia and Lu Chen were.
25. The CEO's Absolute Protection
Lu Chen's encrypted watch blared a physical impact warning. He had no time to activate the remote shielding.
If he let Yulia use her power to block it, her vampire identity would be completely exposed in a densely populated area.
Lu Chen didn't hesitate; he violently shoved Yulia aside. He abandoned the chance to use high-tech self-preservation and personally rushed forward, using his body to absorb the concrete slab's impact.
The slab was cushioned by his powerful physique (and the protective layers in his suit), but it still resulted in a fractured left arm and profuse bleeding.
26. Love Triumphs Over Instinct
Yulia watched in shock as the bright red blood poured from Lu Chen's arm.
Her vampire instincts screamed inside her, her eyes instantly turning a bloodthirsty gold, fangs bared. Hunger! Desire! This was the purest, most vulnerable human blood!
Yulia's body instinctively lunged forward.
Yet, just as her fangs were about to touch Lu Chen's skin, she saw his eyes, squeezed shut in agony, and the look of complete, unreserved trust he held for her.
"He is so fragile! He trusts me so completely!"
Love, like a sacred flame, instantly suppressed the bloodlust raging within her.
She let out a guttural cry of pain and remorse, turning her head away. Then, she activated her ancient healing ability.
Yulia trembled, covering Lu Chen's wound with her hands, whispering with remorse and deep affection:
"Servant, I swear, I will not let anything harm you... including myself."
Lu Chen, amidst the searing pain, felt the warmth and magic flowing from her fingertips. He knew that in this moment, Yulia's love had utterly transcended her noble instinct.