Chapter 1018: The More Suppressed, the More Uncontrollable

An Mingji didn’t hear the melancholy in Gu Jin’s words,

Tonight, he only wanted to spend as much time as possible with Ajin before leaving.

As An Mingji approached, Gu Jin caught the faint scent of alcohol on him.

Her hair was loose, and she appeared quite relaxed.

The young man walked closer, and she shifted on the chaise lounge, patting the empty space beside her, "Come and sit for a while."

An Mingji sat next to her, his actions crisp and decisive, as if he had been waiting for her to say that.

Smelling the faint fragrance on Gu Jin, An Mingji relaxed, his peach blossom eyes showing an expression of enjoyment.

He liked her scent, truly enjoyed the atmosphere of being surrounded by her presence.

"Are you all prepared?"

An Mingji nodded, "Yes, I’ll leave at dawn tomorrow."

"How long until you return?"

The expectation in her words was evident, and An Mingji turned to see the weary expression on her face.

He furrowed his brows slightly, "I’m unsure of the situation over there. This time, it might take two or three months, or up to half a year."

Officially taking over the Darwin Family wasn’t just about making an appearance and gaining recognition; there were many tedious affairs to handle.

In the Italy Royal Family and Darwin Family, there were still many who weren’t very welcoming to him.

Returning this time, he would inevitably have to deal with those people.

Gu Jin also knew it wasn’t easy for An Mingji to take over the Darwin Family. Such a vast underground military empire, how could the Italian nobility easily transfer it to an outsider?

But now, An Mingji’s abilities surpassed many, yet taking over the Darwin Family was still so challenging. She wondered how he managed to conquer this powerful and intricate family after becoming physically disabled in his previous life.

The hardships involved must have been even more daunting than now.

An Mingji stroked Gu Jin’s soft hair and spoke gently, "Ajin, once I return, let’s move houses."

"Whatever works," Gu Jin replied, her tone indifferent.

The gentle strokes on her head made her lean lazily like a cat against An Mingji’s shoulder.

She didn’t care about moving; if An Mingji wasn’t by her side, it wouldn’t make a difference where she was.

The light fragrance became more intense, lingering around An Mingji’s nose.

Their posture was very intimate; if An Mingji lowered his chin just a bit more, it would rest against Gu Jin’s hair.

He suppressed the strong emotions in his eyes and deeply inhaled the alluring scent of Ajin after her bath, using great restraint to cage the beast within his heart.

Ajin never had any caution around him.

If she were a bit more alert, a bit more guarded against him, if she’d just slightly tilt her head and lower her gaze, she would discover the impressive sight below his waist and abdomen.

An Mingji was a normal man with his beloved in his arms; the two of them had just bathed together and were now cuddling. How could he possibly feel nothing?

Each time he suppressed the beast within, he’d face its backlash.

Waiting for the beast within to stir again only made it harder for him to endure each time.

Only An Mingji knew, the beast named desire within his heart was about to break free.

An Mingji closed his eyes, suppressing the unclear lust in them.

When he reopened his eyes, they were filled solely with infinite tenderness.

He leaned close to Gu Jin’s ear, whispering, "Ajin, when I return, I’ll give you a surprise, okay?"

The deep voice sounded in her ear, and Gu Jin’s eyes slightly raised, "What kind of surprise?"

An Mingji chuckled softly, "Since it’s a surprise, telling you in advance would ruin its purpose."