The Billionaire's Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO's Pursuit - Chapter 9 - Are You That Afraid of Him? 1

His scorching breath, his low and devilish voice… surrounded her tightly, consuming her, stripping her of her dignity.

His hands roamed and kneaded recklessly over her body.

His kisses, like a beast, ravaged every inch of her skin…

How could such an outrageously shameless man exist?

Swish-

Not wanting to dwell on it any longer, Gu Xiaoai decisively turned the faucet to cold. The shower sprayed icy water, chilling her to the bone yet leaving her feeling much more comfortable.

After changing into a nightgown and stepping out of the bathroom, Gu Xiaoai tossed the sweater she had worn today and the torn white skirt into the trash bin in disgust.

On the old, worn-out table stood a childhood photograph of her with her parents. Little Gu Xiaoai in the photo beamed with joy, her smile wide and unrestrained.

Back then, she didn’t even understand what sadness was.

Perhaps the heavens, seeing how blissful her childhood had been, decided to fill her later life with thorns and cast every bit of misfortune her way.

Now, as an adult, she had forgotten what “happiness” even meant.

Her vision began to blur from tears. Gu Xiaoai swiftly turned the photo frame face down on the table, refusing to look at the once-happy family in the image.

She took out the birth control pills she had bought before returning home and swallowed them. Her gaze fell on the nearby photography equipment, and instantly, the face of Li Juefeng resurfaced in her mind.

Arrogant, defiant, shameless-what a despicable man.

Yet she had to find him.

The man called her name, which meant he knew her. There was a strong possibility he had indeed sent that humiliating short clip to everyone she knew.

If that happened, how could she continue living in this city? How could she wait for her father to be released from prison?

That clip absolutely couldn’t be leaked. She had no choice but to play it off as just being bitten by a stray dog.

The next day, Gu Xiaoai arrived at Deep Water Bay, only to be stopped outside the gated community.

She had heard countless times that Deep Water Bay was an exclusive residential area, home only to the nation’s top elites-the people at the pinnacle of the pyramid. With no other options, she had no choice but to wait for a slim chance.

She had no idea how much time had passed when the diligent security guard suddenly opened the gates, walked out, and bowed deferentially. “Mr. Li has returned.”

A striking red Ferrari raced into the community, brushing past her in a flash.

Gu Xiaoai didn’t even have time to see the figure inside the car clearly.

In the next moment, the Ferrari abruptly reversed and came to a halt in front of her.

The man in the driver’s seat had neat, short hair and sharp, handsome features. His perfect side profile was accentuated by his deeply set, piercing eyes, which were fixated on her with a predatory, amused gaze that carried a trace of wicked charm…