Thick curtains were draped across the windows, which accentuated the luxurious room.

A girl was sitting on a black piano with her limbs and neck bound in leather cuffs...

The flowers in the courtyard were in full bloom.

The dense bushes were filled with roses and blood-red petals floated through the winter air.

Jing Jiaren's entire body was in so much pain as she moved her body, which caused the chains to rattle.

She was so tired and borderline unconscious as she slowly opened her eyes.

The only thing in her field of vision was the luxurious room.

The curtains seemed to fall from the ceiling as golden candles illuminated the room.

Heavy footsteps could be heard from outside the door.

There was a master and a servant.

The heavy mahogany door was opened and the candlelight cast a black shadow on the floor.

She could feel a powerful aura emanating from his body...

"Sir, you should go to bed early."

The maid bowed and she did not even dare to raise her head.

The tall man walked in and took off his cap.

He looked charming yet unnerving as he wore a heavy coat with a straight collar. 

His eyes were a deep shade of red, which seemed to have the power to draw people in. Any girl would fall for him the minute they laid their eyes on him...

Jing Jiaren's vision blurred. What kind of place was this and who was this man?

He approached her to examine her.

His lips were curved up in a slight smile.

His gaze was filled with intimidation as he grabbed her lower jaw and forced her to look at him.

His eyes seemed to be filled with pity and contempt at the same time.

She wanted to struggle, but she didn't have the strength to do so and she couldn't seem to control her body.

His hand swept across her delicate face and body as he examined her.

"The selection seemed to have gone well. She fits the criteria."

"Who are you..."

"I am your master and your future king."

He seemed to have the aura of a leader.

Jing Jiaren's lips curled up in contempt.

No one was fit to be her owner, and she would not belong to anyone!

"Leave... and get lost!"

However, he just smiled.

His laughter sounded melodious as it rang in the air, but it seemed to be a sign of her impending doom.

He then leaned in to smell her.

"What's your name?"

"Go away..."

The man picked up her hand and frowned slightly... her palm was not soft enough.

He even checked her fingernails.

Jing Jiaren had never hated someone's gaze as much as she did in this moment.

His eyes closely examined every single part of her body!

She had been given a milk bath according to his orders, so there wasn't any lingering smell on her body. However, he could still smell a sweet fragrance underneath the scent of milk...

"I like the fragrance of your body." He curled his lips into a cold and emotionless smile.

Jing Jiaren's vision cleared and she saw an extremely handsome man.

He emanated a strong, musky scent that was favourable.

"Who the hell are you and why did you bring me here..." She felt extremely dizzy. "Let me go home..."

"From now on, this is your new home."

What did he mean by that? Was she supposed to marry him? How ridiculous...

Jing Jiaren's eyelids gradually became heavier and her consciousness gradually faded away.

In the morning, the whole room lit up as the sun shone in through the window.

The room was decorated as though it belonged in a palace...

The petite girl's dark eyelashes fluttered as she lay on the king-sized bed and she finally woke up.

She opened her eyes and immediately sat up with a frown when she saw the strange environment!

Her wrists and ankles were still cuffed tightly, and she suddenly looked at the black piano!

It was right there last night...

Jing Jiaren grabbed her hair in frustration. Wasn't that a dream?!

Was that man really her master and her future king?