Chapter 78 Kiss and Punishment
——＜A dividing line＞
Su Yan didn't take a sip of the calming milk brought by the waiter.
He doesn't dare.
On this yacht full of dangers, under Huo Shen's unpredictable "protection", anything from the outside world may be poison wrapped in sugar.
He leaned against the French window, staring out at the endless darkness. Time seemed to thicken and slow, every second a torture. He had no idea what Assistant Zhou would do next, nor did he know the extent of Huo Shen's so-called "control."
In the silence, there was a very slight sound outside the door.
It wasn't a polite knock from a waiter, but more like some kind of... cautious exploration.
Su Yan tensed up instantly, like a cat sensing danger, and quietly retreated to the shadow of the room, his heart pounding.
Was it Assistant Zhou's people? He couldn't hold back so quickly and wanted to forcibly "clean up" himself?
There was a slight beep from the electronic decoding at the door lock. Huo Shen had the highest authority, so he didn't need this to come in.
Su Yan held his breath and quickly scanned the room, searching for something to defend himself. Finally, his fingers tightly grasped a heavy metal ashtray on the table.
The door was gently pushed open a crack. A man dressed in waiter's clothes, with sharp eyes and agile movements, flashed in. He obviously didn't expect Su Yan to be awake and hiding in the dark, and his movements paused slightly.
In this moment of pause, Su Yan saw that in his hand hanging by his side, he was holding a tiny syringe that was flashing with cold light.
It’s here as expected!
Without thinking, Su Yan used all his strength to smash the ashtray in his hand towards the intercom and lighting control panel on the wall!
"Clang—crack!"
A huge noise exploded in the silent cabin, the intercom was smashed to pieces, sparks flew from the panel, and the main light in the room went out instantly, leaving only a few dim wall lamps, illuminating the space with an eerie atmosphere.
The fake waiter was startled by this sudden change and subconsciously looked towards the source of the sound.
Su Yan took this opportunity and jumped out from the shadows like a slippery fish, trying to rush to the door to call for help.
But he underestimated the other party's expertise. The man reacted extremely quickly, almost instantly determining Su Yan's intention. He stretched out his long arm and accurately grasped Su Yan's arm with astonishing strength. With his other hand, he held the syringe and stabbed it towards Su Yan's neck!
The cold needle tip almost touched his skin, and Su Yan could even smell the ominous odor emitted by the rubber piston.
"Let go."
A bone-chilling voice sounded at the door.
The arm holding Su Yan suddenly froze. The fake waiter's face turned pale, as if he had been cast under a spell, and he froze in place.
Huo Shen had stood at the doorway without anyone noticing. He wore a simple black shirt with the collar slightly open, appearing to have just left a meeting or dealt with some business. However, the hostility he exuded was even heavier than the cold night in the deep sea.
He walked in step by step, his eyes first falling on Su Yan's pale face, which was still in shock, and then slowly moved down, fixing on the syringe that was only a millimeter away from Su Yan's neck.
At that moment, Su Yan clearly saw that a black storm like a substance was surging in Huo Shen's eyes.
He didn't even see how Huo Shen moved. He only heard a tooth-grinding sound of bone cracking, followed by the fake waiter's shrill scream. The syringe flew out of his hand and fell to the carpet, while the fake waiter's wrist was bent at a strange angle.
Huo Shen didn't even spare a glance at the screaming man. The two black-clad bodyguards behind him quickly stepped forward and dragged him out like a dead dog, making no unnecessary noise. The hatch closed again, isolating him from everything outside.
Only Huo Shen and Su Yan were left in the room.
The broken control panel flickered with sporadic sparks. In the dim light, Huo Shen's face was half bright and half dark, like a Shura.
Su Yan leaned against the wall, panting heavily, his legs so weak he could barely stand. The fear of his brush with death just now came over him, making him tremble uncontrollably.
Huo Shen walked up to him and stopped. He didn't say anything, but stretched out his hand, and his cold fingertips touched Su Yan's neck - the place where the needle had just threatened.
His touch made Su Yan tremble violently, and he subconsciously wanted to hide.
"Are you scared now?" Huo Shen's voice was low and hoarse, carrying an indescribable sense of oppression. "You dare to smash my things? Where did your courage go?"
Su Yan bit his lower lip and turned away. He couldn't explain his determination at that moment. Either he could create chaos to attract attention and gain a chance of survival, or...
Huo Shen pinched his chin and forced him to turn back and face him. His eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if he wanted to cut open his brain and see through all the thoughts inside.
"Where did you hide that USB flash drive?" he asked suddenly.
Su Yan's pupils suddenly shrank and his blood seemed to freeze instantly.
He knew! He knew!
Yes, how could he not know? That hidden storage compartment might have been a test in itself. He left, perhaps to give someone (like Assistant Zhou, like himself) the opportunity to act.
Seeing Su Yan's instantly pale face and the panic he couldn't hide, the storm in Huo Shen's eyes intensified. He leaned over, their noses almost touching, their breaths blending, the atmosphere ambiguous and dangerous.
"Zhou Mingchen looked for it to destroy the evidence." Huo Shen's fingertips caressed Su Yan's slightly trembling lips, his movements gentle but chilling. "And you, secretly hid it... My little bird, what do you want to do with it? Hmm?"
"I..." Su Yan opened his mouth, but found his throat too dry to make a sound. Under Huo Shen's all-seeing gaze, any excuse seemed pale and ridiculous.
His silence was more like a silent acknowledgment.
The last trace of warmth in Huo Shen's eyes vanished. It was a rage of being betrayed by his possessions, and a deeper, glimmer of intense interest.
"If you don't obey, you will be punished."
He whispered, suddenly lowered his head and grabbed Su Yan's lips.
This wasn't a gentle kiss, but more like a punishing plunder. With irresistible force, he conquered cities and territories, wantonly demanding them. Between his lips and teeth was the cold breath of Huo Shen, mixed with a hint of alcohol, which almost took away Su Yan's breath.
Su Yan endured it stiffly, his hands pressed against his solid chest, unable to push away even a little. There was no lust in this kiss, only punishment, a declaration of sovereignty, and a strong warning.
It was unknown how long it took, but when Su Yan was almost suffocating, Huo Shen finally let him go.
Su Yan's legs softened and he slid down, but Huo Shen's strong arms firmly gripped his waist, pinning him between the wall.
Huo Shen lowered his head, looking at the person in his arms. The corners of his eyes were red, his lips were red and swollen from being kissed, and there was a watery sheen. He was breathing rapidly, looking pitiful and completely bullied. The hostility in his eyes eased slightly, but his desire for control did not diminish in the slightest.
"Remember this feeling," he rubbed the corner of Su Yan's wet lips with his thumb, his voice low and dangerous, "fear, struggle, but unable to escape. This is the price you pay for trying to break free from control."
"USB flash drive, since you like it, just keep it." Huo Shen's words made Su Yan look up suddenly and look at him in disbelief.
"But," Huo Shen leaned close to his ear and whispered like a devil, "From now on, every choice you make, every step you take, you must think clearly about the consequences. If you dare to do something behind my back again..."
His arms tightened, causing Su Yan pain.
"I won't give you a second chance."
After saying that, he let go of Su Yan, as if the passionate kiss just now had never happened. He adjusted his shirt cuffs and his expression returned to his usual indifference.
"Pack up. Come with me somewhere in ten minutes."
He turned and walked towards the door, leaving Su Yan alone against the cold wall, slowly sliding down to the ground. The stinging feeling of being ravaged and Huo Shen's breath still lingered on his lips, and in his ears was his final warning.
The USB drive was saved, but he was also completely exposed under Huo Shen's nose. The road ahead seemed to be treading on the edge of a knife with every step.
------
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
