Before Luo could give his permission, the servant rushed into the private study in a panic.
"This is a matter of great importance, my lord..." The servant looked up hurriedly and realized that he had seen something he should not have seen.
The woman's blouse was disheveled, and the sheer silk fabric clung softly to her body, hinting at her well-defined curves. Even with a wide cloak draped over her, the overly intimate way she sat on the king's lap made their close relationship obvious.
The king had countless former concubines, many more alluring than the woman before him, so he was not surprised by this. Rather, it was... the king's eyes, those red eyes symbolizing royal blood, had turned black-gray in the blink of an eye. Had he misseen it due to his nervousness? It must be so, it must be so.
The servant dared not look up again, cold sweat trickling down his cheeks.
After a moment, the air seemed to lose its ability to carry sound. It was very quiet...
Ivina blushed, burying her flushed cheeks in Lo's neck. A faint, cold musk lingered at her nose, making her reluctant to lift her face for a moment.
And he held her even tighter. Though women held a lowly status in the vampire's realm, deliberately exposing themselves or flirting was considered normal—all to please men.
But he could not tolerate anyone else laying eyes on even an inch of his Ivina's skin. Yes, because she was the only one.
The only woman who could make him lose his rationality.
"Speak." This simple word undoubtedly broke the awkward and dangerous atmosphere.
Out of curiosity, the servant glanced up again, only to meet a pair of sharp, blood-red eyes filled with anger.
"Yes… yes! I just received word that the Underworld will send some important figures to negotiate. It's still about the border issue."
"That's it…" He really wanted to get angry; this insolent servant had clearly overestimated his own status! But…
Ivina's buried face slowly rose, and she leaned gently against Luo's broad shoulder. This feeling was reminiscent of what Luo had done when he had kidnapped her the second time. She laughed to herself, her cute little voice touching Luo's sensitive earlobe.
It was an innocent temptation.
His anger dissipated instantly, and he felt helpless. At that moment, his mind was filled with images of embracing her, and he paid no attention to the matter of the Underworld. However, the problem before him was indeed a difficult one that had to be solved.
"Very well, you reported it very 'timely.' After you leave, you know what reward you will receive."
"I… know." The servant trembled as he replied, his legs shaking as he stood up. His eyes were surely doomed; surviving was already a mercy.
"What's wrong with him?" Hearing the male servant's footsteps fade away, Ivina dared to turn her head shyly and ask.
Luo pretended not to know. He raised his eyebrows playfully, then gazed at her, who was just inches away, and smiled gently.
He had already decided to bestow his tenderness upon her.
"I have to attend to important matters." Luo frowned slightly, reluctant to leave.
"Isn't being with me an important matter for a 'busy person'?" This was definitely a bold attempt.
She couldn't help but lower her head and stick out her tongue. His affection had made her a little mischievous.
Such a cute little gesture naturally did not escape Luo's eyes. He straightened his legs, breaking the balance between them, causing Ivina's cloak to slowly slide down to her waist.
Before she could answer, he picked her up horizontally, taking in the view of her chest.
"Since that's the case, let's do the real 'important matter'..." Luo smiled with narrowed eyes, and the feeling was too alluring.
She stared at him in confusion, while trying to pull the cloak back over her chest.
As they walked toward the bedroom, Ivina felt that Luo's smile was starting to "turn sour." She couldn't help but think he was being naughty...