Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 729 The Three-Day Promise with Yukiko! (Seeking monthly votes!)
"I can agree to that!"

Yukiko Kudo took a deep breath, as if trying to swallow all the helplessness and resentment in her heart, and finally reluctantly chose to compromise. Her voice was slightly hoarse, a trace of intertwined emotions, mixed with strands of resentment and shame.

“However…” she said through gritted teeth, each word deliberate, her eyes filled with warning, as if conveying her final bottom line to Bai Ye. “You’d better remember your promise and make sure you keep it.”

"Otherwise, even if I become a vengeful ghost, I will never let you go easily!" She emphasized her words, her voice seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth, carrying a resolute ruthlessness, like the biting wind in winter, trying to make Bai Ye feel her firm determination.

Seeing Kudo Yukiko's embarrassed and annoyed expression, Bai Ye's eyes flashed with a hint of smugness, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly in satisfaction.

His fingers finally and slowly moved away from her luscious lips, the movement gentle yet undeniably forceful. Then, he gripped the back of her neck tightly, the force giving her no chance to dodge. He lowered his head slightly, his breath hot against her ear like a burning flame, his voice deep and seductive: "Of course, I always... keep my word."

Before she could finish speaking, his lips pressed against hers forcefully, like a sudden storm.

This kiss was completely different from the previous kisses that were tentative or teasing. It carried an almost frantic, possessive desire, as if it wanted to devour her and make her a part of itself without reservation.

Under this sudden attack, Yukiko Kudo's fingertips unconsciously curled slightly, and she involuntarily grabbed his collar.

At this moment, she was filled with contradictions. The movements of her hands seemed to be beyond her control. It was as if she wanted to push away the man in front of her whom she both loved and hated, and at the same time, she instinctively wanted to grasp a sliver of support in this chaos and confusion.

In that instant, her consciousness seemed to sink into a chaotic fog, her thoughts becoming disordered and completely dominated by Bai Ye's passionate kiss.

Bai Ye keenly sensed her wavering, a smug smile playing on his lips. He chuckled softly, a hint of triumphant pleasure in his voice. Then, his kiss deepened, as if he wanted to pour all the emotions he had suppressed for so long into that kiss.

His hand slid down her slender waist, the movement gentle yet firm, holding her tightly in his arms.

That irresistible force seemed to be leaving an eternal mark on her, making it impossible for her to easily leave his side from now on.

Under his passionate kisses, Yukiko Kudo's body gradually became weak and powerless, her mind almost blank, and she could only passively endure his onslaught.

Only after Bai Ye stepped back slightly could she finally catch her breath. Her beautiful eyes were glistening with tears, like dewdrops rolling on lotus leaves in the morning.

With a hint of annoyance, Yukiko Kudo glared fiercely at Shirayuki, her voice filled with coquettishness and exhaustion: "...Isn't that enough?"

Bai Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, his thumb gently tracing her pink lips. The darkness in his eyes, like a deep night pool, had not yet faded. His voice was low and hoarse: "Not enough."

As he spoke, he lowered his head again, quickly approaching, his voice carrying an undeniable command—"One more time!"

Before Yukiko Kudo could even protest, Byakuya sealed her lips with his once again.

This time, his kiss was even more unrestrained and bold, pinning her directly against the wall as if he wanted to melt her into the cold wall.

One hand firmly gripped the back of her head, preventing her from escaping, while the other hand tightly encircled her waist, like an iron clamp, binding her tightly to his side.

"etc……"

Yukiko Kudo tried to protest vaguely, but before she could utter a word, Byakuya took the opportunity to deepen the kiss, drowning out all her words in the passionate embrace.

She instinctively reached out her hands, trying to push Bai Ye away, but her resistance seemed so weak and powerless under Bai Ye's hot and aggressive onslaught.

Gradually, her body felt as if her bones had been removed, becoming as soft as a cloud, and her hands unconsciously gripped Bai Ye's clothes tightly.

After an unknown amount of time, just when Kudo Yukiko felt she was about to be suffocated by this intense emotion, Byakuya finally slowly released her lips.

However, he did not let her go so easily. He maintained an extremely ambiguous distance from her, and their breaths mingled together, as if weaving an invisible yet tight net of love in the air.

Yukiko Kudo's face flushed crimson, the blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears like a brilliant sunset. Her breathing was rapid and erratic, her eyes slightly dazed, as if she hadn't yet recovered from the dreamlike scene just now, mixed with a hint of annoyance. She glared fiercely at Byakuya, her voice trembling with anger: "Enough already? You...you're a complete bastard!"

Who kisses someone like that? She almost suffocated!
Moreover, without even looking, she knew that her pink lips must be swollen beyond recognition.

Given her current disheveled state, even if she recovers her strength after a while, how could she possibly go out and meet people openly and confidently?

The strange looks she received from others made her feel so ashamed that she wanted to disappear into the ground to escape this embarrassing situation.

Wait... A thought suddenly flashed through her mind: Could this be the purpose that this bastard in front of her had planned beforehand?
Is the other party trying to trap me here so that they can achieve their ulterior motives?
The more Yukiko Kudo thought about it, the more likely it seemed. In addition to her original shame and anger, her gaze towards Byakuya also held a hint of wariness.

This guy, like a tireless monster, has endless energy.

She herself was exhausted, every joint and every inch of her skin aching, while the other person was as calm and composed as if nothing had happened, showing no signs of fatigue.

Such a formidable opponent was no match for Yukiko Kudo, and she was completely unable to handle him.

Having finally secured this brief respite, she certainly didn't want to immediately embark on a new battle.

All she wants now is to get a peaceful sleep, so that her chaotic thoughts and exhausted body can find solace and comfort in her dreams.

Otherwise, she was truly worried that soon the news would broadcast the shocking news that this former famous actress, with her angelic face and brilliant acting skills, had died suddenly in her bed. If such a terrible thing happened, even in the afterlife, she would have no face to face her family, friends, and the fans who once loved her!
A satisfied smile played on Bai Ye's lips as he gently brushed his thumb across her glistening lips. His eyes burned with an endless intensity and desire, like a flame that could never be extinguished. "It's far from enough. This is just a deposit."

His nose gently brushed against her pretty face, his voice husky and seductive, "And, Yukiko, you know what? Every time I kiss you, it makes me want you even more..."

Yukiko Kudo's cheeks burned, as if they could boil an egg. She turned her face away in embarrassment and annoyance, unable to meet Byakuya's burning gaze, her voice tinged with panic and shame: "You...you better stop now! Don't forget what you promised me!"

Bai Ye chuckled softly, a laugh as intoxicating as fine wine. His long, slender fingers gently lifted her chin, a movement both tender and irresistible, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Of course I haven't forgotten. But..."

His thumb caressed her increasingly luscious pink lips, his gaze turning dangerous and deep. "Before I set off, I'd like to confirm my payment one last time."

"Wh...what?" Yukiko Kudo's eyes widened alertly, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

Is that bastard not going to give up yet? Does he want to come up with other conditions?

She had already agreed to the other party's embarrassing and shameful conditions. If the other party still tried to push their luck, it would be going too far and extremely unreasonable!
Bai Ye stared at her intently, his gaze growing increasingly dangerous and profound, like a deep black hole, as if trying to suck her soul into it: "The three-day agreement, I need you to confirm the date of our first meeting right now."

Having finally seized the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of rescuing Conan, Byakuya has successfully obtained a perfect chance to further develop her intimate relationship with Yukiko Kudo. She doesn't want to delay this rare 'promise' indefinitely.

If possible, he still hopes to grasp this beautiful vision as soon as possible, and turn it from an illusory expectation into a tangible and real happiness!

After all, it's always better to finalize things as soon as possible!
Yukiko Kudo bit her lower lip, turning it slightly white as she bit it, her heart filled with intense struggle.

She knew that if she didn't agree, the man would likely continue to harass her, and her son Conan was still in danger; every second of delay could have irreversible consequences. To rescue Conan as quickly as possible, she finally had no choice but to reluctantly compromise: "Okay...this weekend..."

Originally, she had planned to return to the beautiful country with Kudo Yusaku as soon as possible after his social engagements ended.

After all, she had only been in contact with Bai Ye for a few days, and he had completely taken advantage of her.

If this continues, she is really worried that she will be completely trapped in this complicated and dangerous emotion and unable to extricate herself.

However, good plans can never keep up with the ever-changing reality. Now it seems she has to readjust her arrangements and find a way to postpone her return to the United States.

There was no other way. If she didn't delay her return, she would have to rack her brains to come up with an excuse to travel all the way from the beautiful country of America to Japan to keep her appointment with Baiye.

Rather than going through all the trouble of returning to Japan from America, it would be better to use seemingly reasonable excuses such as worrying about his son's safety or wanting to reconnect with old friends to stay in Japan for a while, and then go back after fulfilling his promise to Byakuya.

This arrangement not only saves time, effort, and money, but more importantly, it is less likely to arouse suspicion from the meticulous and thoughtful Kudo Yusaku.

After all, her identity is very sensitive, and the slightest carelessness could trigger a series of unpredictable troubles.

As for the idea that she could simply agree casually and then break the promise and not return to Japan at all, she could have done so.

Heh, she had no doubt that if she really dared to do such a thing, given Bai Ye's personality, the other party would definitely dare to go to America at all costs and force her to fulfill her promise.

If things really develop to that point, the situation will absolutely spiral out of control, becoming chaotic to a degree she can't even imagine...

Just thinking about it sent chills down her spine.

"Very good." Bai Ye smiled with satisfaction, a sense of triumphant joy on his face. Finally, he gently kissed the corner of her lips, a kiss as light as a feather brushing against her skin, yet carrying endless tenderness.

Then, he finally released his grip on her.

As he stood up, the muscle lines that were faintly visible beneath his clothes were as perfect as an ancient Greek sculpture, causing Kudo Yukiko's heart to skip a beat, as if an invisible hand had gently plucked her heartstrings.

Taking a step back, Bai Ye elegantly straightened his slightly disheveled collar, and instantly regained his elegant and composed demeanor, as if the domineering, passionate man from just moments ago was not him at all.

“Then, I’ll go bring that troublesome brat back now.” He turned and walked towards the door, his steps steady and firm. Before opening the door, he suddenly turned back, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, full of allure and suggestion: “Remember to be prepared, Yukiko. I’m really looking forward to our 'date'!”

As the door slowly closed, Yukiko Kudo finally couldn't hold on any longer and slid down the wall to the ground.

Her eyes were somewhat vacant, and her trembling fingers unconsciously touched her burning lips. The touch seemed to still retain the warmth of the night. Her heart was already in complete turmoil.

At this moment, she was filled with worry for her son's safety and also felt a deep fear of the upcoming "date".

However, amidst this fear, there was also a trace of inexplicable expectation, an expectation like a faint candlelight flickering in the darkness, small yet tenacious.

"What...am I doing..." She buried her face in her palms, letting out a painful and helpless sigh. The sigh seemed to come from the depths of her soul, filled with endless confusion and struggle.

At this moment, she was finally forced to acknowledge a fact that terrified her—

That is, she is becoming increasingly entangled in this game full of danger and temptation, and what terrifies her even more is that, knowing the danger, she has begun to enjoy this feeling of depravity, and is even somewhat unable to extricate herself...

(End of this chapter)