Unyielding and Untouchable

When Grace was little, she almost drowned. Ever since then, she’s been terrified of water.

Even after she became a ninth-rank Spirit Practitioner, she never learned how to swim.

She splashed at the surface for a moment, then started sinking back down into the water.

Suffocation. Terror.

She looked toward the light, reaching for something—anything—but there was nothing to hold onto...

Is this... the end? Am I going to die again?

If I die this time, I doubt I’ll get another chance at rebirth, huh?

If I die, will my parents be tortured to death by Grace Wan again?

Will the Zhu Family face ruin and disaster all over again?

No matter what, it seems like fate is determined to repeat itself in this life!

No! I won’t accept this!

She refused to give in...

Suddenly, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. Her sinking body shot upward, bursting out of the water.

She coughed and choked on water, gasping for air as she struggled to recover.

It was Evan Xiao.

He’d thrown her into the water—and then fished her right back out.

“Aren’t you supposed to be Bai Xiaoyu? Can’t even swim?” Evan Xiao asked coldly.

Damn it!

Grace’s face twisted in grief and anger. She spat out, word by word, “It wasn’t me! She framed me!”

“Framed you?” Evan Xiao sneered. “How exactly did she frame you?”

"It wasn’t my idea! She threatened to kill herself unless I let her in!"

"Who are you?" Evan Xiao asked coldly.

"I’m... Bai Xiaoyu!"

"What’s your job in this estate?"

"I’m your maid."

"You’re my maid. All you need to do is your job. If someone threatens you, what’s it got to do with you? You failed to guard the door—that’s your fault!"

"But... but... I couldn’t just stand by and watch her die, could I?"

"So you’d rather just watch her climb into my bed?"

"...She’s actually pretty nice! Not only is she a third-rank Spirit Practitioner, she’s also gorgeous. Even if you took her in, it wouldn’t be so bad—Ah!"

Suddenly, Evan Xiao let go of her waist.

Grace started sinking into the water again.

But she still had her martial arts foundation, so her movements were quick and agile.

The moment he let go, she reacted instantly and grabbed onto his neck.

She held on tight.

Evan Xiao stiffened all over.

Her soft body pressed close to his, a faint fragrance wafting from her... Evan Xiao’s breathing grew a little rushed.

Damn it, not again!

What kind of spell did Bai Xiaoyu put on him?

“General, I won’t dare anymore! I swear, even if she dies in front of me, I’ll never let her in again!” Grace said, clinging to his neck and whispering in his ear.

Evan Xiao could barely control himself and tried to pull her away.

But she was holding on so tight that he only managed to pull her away a little.

He glared at her fiercely, ready to say something—until he noticed that Bai Xiaoyu, soaked from head to toe, looked even more tempting, her lips red and teeth white... almost good enough to eat.

It was like he was bewitched. One arm around her waist, one hand cradling her head, his lips moving closer and closer to hers.

Grace suddenly got the feeling—was Evan Xiao about to kiss her?

It really seemed like he was!

Huh? Happiness came way too suddenly!

Grace’s heart raced. She pursed her lips, closed her eyes, and slowly leaned in for the kiss.

Just as they were about to touch, his cold voice rang out: "What do you think you’re doing?"

Grace’s eyes flew open. He was looking down at her, high and mighty, completely untouchable.

Grace blinked her big, wet, fuzzy eyes and said nothing.