novelraw Chapter 0103 Anklet
Chapter 0103 Anklet
The aftereffects of a hangover are severe headaches.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, shining directly onto my eyelids.
Wen Ning frowned and let out a painful groan.
She instinctively tried to turn over, wanting to avoid the glaring light.
My body is enveloped in soft clouds.
The familiar, faint scent of mint lingered around my nose.
All of this made her feel inexplicably at ease, as if she had returned to those weekends three years ago when she stayed in bed late.
however.
The moment she moved her leg.
A strange, icy sensation came from my ankle.
It's a bit heavy.
Wen Ning paused in his movements.
My mind is still a bit foggy, and my reactions are slow.
What's that... on your feet?
She opened her eyes groggily.
The first thing you see is the familiar beige ceiling and that uniquely shaped chandelier.
This is... the master bedroom of the apartment?
Memories begin to return.
Last night's drinking party, Jiang Ci's furious outburst, and that... kiss filled with predatory intent.
Wen Ning suddenly sat up.
Lift the blanket.
next second.
She froze on the bed.
His pupils contracted slightly, as if he had seen something incredible.
On her left, slender, fair ankle.
There's one more thing.
That's not an ordinary piece of jewelry.
Instead, it is a rose gold metal ring about one finger wide.
It features a minimalist design with a streamlined shape and no ports, only a faintly flashing breathing light.
It clung tightly to her ankles, making the skin there appear even more delicate and pale.
Wen Ning was stunned.
She reached out to pull the ring.
Not moving.
This thing looks like it's been welded shut; there are no clips or switches to be found.
Don't bother.
A voice came from behind.
Calm, indifferent.
"That's the latest smart sensor ring. It can't be taken off without both my fingerprint and iris scanning."
Wen Ning suddenly looked up.
The bedroom door was pushed open.
Jiang Ci walked in.
He had changed out of the suit that reeked of alcohol from last night.
He was wearing a set of dark gray loungewear, the soft fabric making him appear less sharp.
Her hair fell smoothly down, partially obscuring her eyebrows and eyes.
If you don't look at the deep, obsessive look in his eyes.
He looked like a gentle boyfriend who had just woken up and was getting ready to bring his girlfriend breakfast.
He was holding a cup of warm honey water.
I walked to the bedside.
Place the cup on the bedside table.
"woke up?"
He looked at Wen Ning, his tone natural, and even reached out to tuck the blanket around her.
"Does your head hurt? Drink some honey water."
Wen Ning huddled in the corner of the bed.
She pointed to the things on her feet, her voice trembling.
"Jiang Ci... what is this?"
"What...what are you doing?"
Jiang Ci glanced at the anklet that was shimmering with a faint light.
His eyes were calm.
He didn't answer directly, but sat down on the edge of the bed.
Reach out.
Her fingertips gently traced the edge of the metal ring that touched her skin.
The movements were very light, with a hint of inspection.
Is it tight?
He asked in a low voice.
"A soft silicone pad has been added to the inner ring, so it shouldn't chafe your skin."
Wen Ning slapped his hand away.
"I'm asking you, what is this!"
Jiang Ci's hand hung in mid-air.
He wasn't angry; he simply withdrew his hand and pointed around the room.
"Look around."
"Here you'll find your favorite snacks, the latest art supplies, and all the new dresses for this season."
"You are free to move around freely in this apartment, except for the main entrance."
"I need to go to the company..."
Wen Ning gripped the blanket tightly, trying to reason with him.
"I'm your assistant, I need to go to work..."
"And the Zhou family... I can't be locked up here!"
"This is your job."
Jiang Ci interrupted her.
He picked up the glass of honey water and handed it to her.
"The contract states that you must be available 24/7."
"I think..."
He looked at her, a bitter smile playing on his lips.
I feel most at ease when you live within my sight.
"As for the Zhou family..."
"As long as you behave and don't run away."
"I will have people continue to inject capital into the Zhou family."
Wen Ning looked at the man in front of her.
Familiar, yet strange.
What did he take her for?
Birds without cages?
"Jiang Ci..."
Wen Ning's tears welled up.
"Don't do this..."
"This is illegal... Please let me go!"
Jiang Ci looked at her tears.
It felt like my heart had been pricked by a needle.
He didn't actually want it to be like this.
He thought about her all night while watching her sleep soundly in his arms.
He fears.
I'm afraid that if I let my guard down, she'll disappear again.
I'm afraid that, like three years ago, I won't be able to find her even if I search the whole world.
"Illegal?"
He chuckled softly, suppressing the self-loathing in his heart.
He forced the water glass into her hand.
"Wen Ning".
"When you trampled my heart into the ground three years ago, did you ever think about how much it hurt me too?"
"When you called 'Aci' in my arms last night, did you ever think about this moment?"
He approached her.
His eyes were sinister, yet they concealed a vulnerability that was not easily detected.
"You came back on your own."
"You signed the contract yourself."
"It was you... who provoked me."
He pointed to the anklet.
"This sensor is connected to the apartment building's security system."
"The alarm will go off the moment you step out the door."
"Now that you're back, don't even think about leaving again."
Even if it's done this way.
"I want you to spend the rest of your life by my side."
After Jiang Ci finished speaking, he stood up.
He had his back to Wen Ning, his hands clenched into fists at his sides, his nails digging deep into his flesh.
He didn't want to see the fear in her eyes.
That would make him feel like a despicable bastard.
"Drink water."
He left those two words and quickly walked out of the bedroom.
Wen Ning held the water glass.
My whole body was ice cold.
She looked at the exquisite ring on her ankle, which resembled jewelry but symbolized imprisonment.
I finally realized it.
That once gentle boy was killed by her own hands.
He is now rebuilt with hatred.