Chapter 16
—Zhengri Hui the eldest triplet—
“You are such a handsome man.” A voice enough to seduce a monk whispered, her accent was thick and familiar to the man along with the scent of Cocobutter and Mangoes that seemed to cling to her skin. As a man he would usually resist such blatant advances, but the dark beauty leaning towards him with long thick feathered-like lashes looked up at him exposing golden eyes flecked with amber. He thought of a cat, specifically a Siamese, with their tilt and slightly elongated ends with the hook insides. Her skin had a light brown sheen and her features, though delicate, hinted she was Asian but only at a glance, her eyes her hair was thick and curly falling to almost the middle of her back exposing the fact she was Blasian.
He was seduced, unable to even resist her. “You are a beguiling beauty,” His deep magnetic voice replied in Cantonese, the words rolling off his tongue with a practiced ease. “How about it mega handsome, we both are single let’s shackle each other.” She said softly, her breath tickling his ear as she leaned even closer, the scent of mangoes intensifying.
“Are you sure you can handle three of me?” He quirked an eyebrow, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.
“I can test drive you first, we can marry and have a mutual divorce if it doesn’t work out.” she leaned forward, her touch surprisingly strong as she pushed him back into the plush velvet of the bed and crawled to sit on his lap. “let me test drive you first.”
The man chuckled, low and deep, a rumble in his chest. It was covered but soft lips with the taste of mangoes quickly conquered his own. He could not help himself but wrap his arms around her smaller form refusing to let go. “You forced yourself into this situation, don’t regret it.” the smaller mouth was pried open, tongues entwined in a heated dance and the long night was a pleasure for one while the other was pain.
The next day the man was left alone, a White diamond ring with tiny diamonds scattered like stars on his finger, body covered in marks and confusion swirling in his mind.
Zhengri Hui sat up with a start in the luxurious silk sheets of his bed, a knot of extreme frustration tightening in his stomach.
For him, the past year he was filled with flashes of that woman, her laughter, her scent, but unable to find her. He later learned, through discreet inquiries, that she was a fallen heiress, a woman with a scandalous past, who had suddenly disappeared from the social scene.
His frustration continued to build until he was about to erupt from anger and need. How could he, a man accustomed to the finest things in life, continue to use his fingers after tasting a hole that was warm, wet and tight. Paired with the fact he still remembered it felt as though several small suctions were sucking, kissing and massaging his length from all directions driving him crazy. Her smell, her touch and beauty.
It frustrated him to the point he wanted to explode and rage at everyone around him, from his personal staff to his business rivals.
As a triplet, he had brothers who looked exactly like him, with the same personality, quirks and likes.
This should have been normal for identical triplets but they could feel what the other felt, down to the soul level.
The eldest Zhengri flipped the covers exposing a toned chest with bulging muscles from rigorous training, while his lower body was concealed by the midnight blue silk pajamas he favored. In the room he looked around resisting the urge to roar in frustration, the expensive paintings and designer furniture offering no solace.
He did not understand that night they did everything, she should be easy to locate and take back but it was like she never existed. The first night with her was mostly under the grief of both himself and his brothers because of the loss of their clan on the island, which distracted him. What remained were those elders who wished to reach their hands further than they should, and biting off chunks of what they shouldn’t.
It was eight months of tireless working, and strategic maneuvering in the corporate world, that allowed them to be once again in control.
Then while he had that same dream of her, he also had another dream.
In this dream, he was not a triplet but a single, with a friend, and similar features, but she was in love with someone else.
He had the same name Zhengri Hui, his brother was surnamed Wen and the third Si. She had a family, a brother who was fifteen years older than her, he was married early and gave birth to a daughter who was only ten years younger than herself, he, his wife died suddenly and her mother leaving her and her father to care for the child under the guidance of paternal grandparents.
At eighteen he met her, she was already in love with someone and her devotion was all for him.
Anyway, they were engaged from her five and him seven, so it was good to be in love with your fiancé.
His family had been close to the Saint Michael family, practically neighbours and like them, the children spent some years on the island before returning to mainland China to further study and prepare to take over from their parents who preferred to retire back on the island.
The niece grew up and became a beautiful young girl, after being raised from eight to eighteen someone would at least be grateful, right?
Taking care of the niece. She loved her, treated her so well but she stole her man.
What was the point of caring for a white eyed wolf?!
He was there and saw it all no matter how he tried to dissuade her she would not listen as if possessed.
The others tried as well but she would not listen, always stubborn until she broke down and disappeared.
A family like hers were brutal, caring only for a granddaughter which was normal, after all she was not related to them but the father? He had married a wife and had his own family forgetting about the useful, smart daughter who had contributed so much to them, only to be discarded.
The dream moved faster; him becoming a lawyer and her an author and further and further until it showed her death and the many things that happened after. It was as if the world was mourning her.
He had lived in that dream until he suddenly—
Zhengri was well aware it was not a mere dream but he had to find her first to confirm some things. Even if it was not a dream he had this life now and she was possibly here so he will find her first to get his answers. Zhengri looked down at his right hand and smirked, after all she was his Zhengri Hui’s wife!
Walking to the bathroom he quickly cleaned himself up walking out twenty minutes later refreshed and somewhat stable. From the link with his brothers, he felt that they too, had an issue similar to his own.
Zhengri went down the winding staircase immaculately dressed in a tailored suit that cost more than most people’s cars.
Though his face was indifferent and cold he was panicking inside just like his brothers.
What was that dream and where is their woman?!
“Good morning Master Jun, the breakfast is almost finished.” The head butler, a man who had served the family for decades, said with a respectful bow. He nodded taking his seat at the long mahogany table that could easily seat twenty. For the next two weeks, he will be eating alone since his brothers will be busy with their respective jobs in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
After that, he knows that they will have to discuss their situation. With their collective feelings for their missing woman, they will have to find her soon or they will continue to be tormented.
The food was delivered, each dish meticulously prepared and presented by the kitchen staff. Zhengri ate it drinking the soup first and eating the others after, wiping his hand and mouth with the warm napkin provided.
The phone placed not far away vibrated, looking at the ID he decided to answer. “Brother, we have a lead! I think…I think I have found her,” On the other end was the second brother Zhugri Hui Whose voice sounded exactly like Zhengri’s but was presently filled with excitement.
”Where?” Zhengri asked, his voice tight, rising slowly to his feet, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the back of the chair.
“City B,” Zhugri replied, his voice crackling slightly over the line. “One of investigators we had hired said he had found someone with her description’.”
Zhengri’s mind raced but he asked, “Did he give you a name?”
“Yes brother…he said she is called Vanity Mi.” There was silence for a long time, except the strong sound of heavy breathing.
Zhengri was excited, his dream!
She was called Vanity Saint Michael but on the mainland she was called Vanity Mi!
“Send me all the information, I will take the private plane immediately.” zhengri Hui said hanging up the phone and rushing back to his room to change into something presentable.
Vanity is a woman who loves beauty, he had to be impeccable. He chose a dark blue suit, a crisp white shirt, and a silk tie with a subtle pattern, ensuring every detail was perfect.
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