{"id":8125,"date":"2026-09-04T09:36:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T07:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8125"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T07:36:54","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-98","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-98\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama – Chapter 98"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

However, the moment the words left her mouth, the veteran actress wife realized she had misspoken.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

How could a man get pregnant?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The veteran actress wife lightly tapped her forehead, sighing that she had indeed been spending too much time with her old sisters, and had subconsciously started urging marriage and pregnancy. In the next moment, she immediately apologized to Song Yun.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But after apologizing, the veteran actress wife felt something was off. If she hadn\u2019t seen wrong\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun had only felt disgusted after seeing Shi Xianzhu?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She fell into thought, while Song Yun didn\u2019t mind her words, he hadn\u2019t taken them to heart in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Moreover, he now wanted nothing more than to avoid Shi Xianzhu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Unfortunately, before he could escape, Shi Xianzhu stood gently in front of him, his eyes full of a pleading helplessness, as if he were the one betrayed but still faithful.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He even thoughtfully guided Song Yun to stand on another side of the beach to avoid being overheard. When they stood still on the sand, Shi Xianzhu\u2019s expression was utterly devoted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Only Song Yun felt irritated in his heart. He really didn\u2019t want to face Shi Xianzhu in this state, especially thinking about how Shi Xianzhu had behaved in front of his father not long ago\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun nearly vomited again, and a wave of disgust surged through him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAh Yun, let\u2019s talk,\u201d Shi Xianzhu said softly, his voice slightly hoarse, as if he had endured countless sleepless nights.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu knew that to win Song Yun back, he had to first show weakness. He knew Song Yun\u2019s kindness very well, if he appeared pitiful enough, Song Yun would not have the heart to refuse him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But unexpectedly, Song Yun furrowed his brows, instinctively took a step back, and said coldly: \u201cThere\u2019s nothing to talk about, Xianzhu. Our problems can\u2019t be solved with just a few words.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With that, Song Yun intended to leave.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He truly felt there was nothing to discuss with Shi Xianzhu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu\u2019s behavior disgusted him, but Shi Xianzhu had been with him for seven years without major problems. So Song Yun decided to calm himself and think things through later.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thinking this, Song Yun took a few more steps forward.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018This move doesn\u2019t work anymore, does it\u2026\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu thought, a shadow flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it, replacing it with a hurt expression. He lowered his head slightly and said in an even softer voice: \u201cI know I didn\u2019t do well before and disappointed you. But I really want to make amends, to bring us back to the way we were.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although the conversation between the two could not be heard clearly, Shi Xianzhu\u2019s expression and Song Yun\u2019s cold demeanor drew curious looks from the other guests on the reality show.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun wanted Shi Xianzhu to speak properly. He wasn\u2019t really suited to playing the pitiful role, but his feelings were complicated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In seven years of marriage, Shi Xianzhu had always been the gentle, considerate, flawless husband, but now Song Yun found the man in front of him frighteningly unfamiliar. Even if his expression remained the one he knew\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Just thinking about the twisted relationship between Shi Xianzhu and his father made Song Yun shiver.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBack to the way we were?\u201d Song Yun asked, his usually gentle voice now tinged with helplessness. \u201cXianzhu, do you really think we can go back? Your relationship with your dad, your strange moods, your attitude toward me\u2026 I truly don\u2019t know what you\u2019re thinking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn\u2019t want to think about it. Regardless of Shi Xianzhu\u2019s intentions, his actions had already terrified Song Yun.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu sighed lightly, calculating the current situation and Song Yun\u2019s state.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Clearly, Song Yun had started feeling disgust toward him for some reason. It wasn\u2019t the spiritual infidelity incident, since that happened on the day his father came.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Could it be\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Recalling that rare moment of despondency when he tried to analyze himself that night, Shi Xianzhu felt he understood the crux of the matter.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Song Yun probably reacted strongly because he felt Shi Xianzhu\u2019s feelings for his father were a bit saccharine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu knew this too. After all, he had a social circle, and most people in it either thought the same way or found such expressions cheesy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Now Shi Xianzhu regretted showing these emotions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, this also brought out some dissatisfaction Shi Xianzhu had toward Song Yun.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even if his feelings toward his father were cheesy, why should Song Yun treat him with disdain instead of understanding?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Training isn\u2019t complete\u2026\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu thought, his voice breaking slightly: \u201cAh Yun, I know I disappointed you. But I\u2019ve cut ties with that host, and there won\u2019t be such situations around me anymore. Yun, will you forgive me? I\u2019ve found a lawyer and drafted the transfer contract. This villa we currently live in will legally be yours.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu knew the saying \u201cyou can\u2019t catch a wolf without sacrificing something precious,\u201d so this time he went all out, offering his villa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But his scheme also had calculations: if Song Yun accepted the villa, he could still live there later, if not, he wouldn\u2019t lose anything\u2014because, knowing Song Yun\u2019s personality, he would never trick him into taking the house.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu\u2019s guess proved correct. Song Yun looked at his deep and loving expression, and his heart grew irritated once more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn\u2019t want to hear these words. Moreover, Shi Xianzhu acted as if he were the one wronged, while the real spiritual infidelity had been Song Yun\u2019s!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI don\u2019t need these, and you know the most critical issue isn\u2019t this.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun didn\u2019t even want to acknowledge him this time. He stepped back and planned to request the director that he not appear on camera this time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When Shi Xianzhu saw Song Yun\u2019s behavior, his expression slightly changed, but he quickly returned to his pitiful look.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He stepped forward, trying to grab Song Yun\u2019s hand, but Song Yun quickly dodged. A flicker of coldness passed through Shi Xianzhu\u2019s eyes, but his tone remained gentle: \u201cYun, don\u2019t be like this. Is there really no chance for us to recover?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun took a deep breath, trying to suppress his irritation and disgust. He wished he were really pregnant, at least then he wouldn\u2019t have to act out this melodramatic scene with Shi Xianzhu on the beach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu\u2019s expression finally darkened, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. He hadn\u2019t expected Song Yun to be so resolute, and a surge of anger rose in his heart.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But he quickly suppressed his emotions, maintaining his gentle demeanor, and said softly: “Yun, are you really this cruel? After seven years of our relationship, you would just give up?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun looked at Shi Xianzhu\u2019s expression, feeling a mixture of emotions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He actually didn\u2019t intend to give up on Shi Xianzhu. After all, it had been seven years of relationship. Even giving up on a dog would be hard, let alone Shi Xianzhu, who had done nothing unacceptable except for the spiritual infidelity incident.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Except for his relationship with his father.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun really couldn\u2019t accept that.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But as long as Shi Xianzhu didn\u2019t contact his father, he acted like a normal person, which made Song Yun conflicted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu seemed to notice this, and the sadness in his eyes grew a little.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026Song Yun, do you dislike my parents?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Upon hearing this, Song Yun\u2019s expression turned sour. He had only gone out to avoid his family for a while, how did Shi Xianzhu make it seem as if he were disrespecting elders?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Moreover, wasn\u2019t Shi Xianzhu\u2019s relationship with his parents already hard enough to bear?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As the tension between them increased, the younger female cousin finally couldn\u2019t hold back.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Her eldest cousin was good at times, but sometimes overly gentle\u2014he still cared about Shi Xianzhu\u2019s face and didn\u2019t speak plainly. So the younger cousin decided to help him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, knowing every family had its own complications, she chose a reverse approach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She cautiously approached and whispered to Shi Xianzhu, whose eyes were sad but determined: \u201cUm\u2026 brother-in-law, Uncle and Aunt from the Shi family are still at home. If you think cousin isn\u2019t acting right, maybe we can ask the production team to come over for a reverse observation?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She paused and added: \u201cAfter confirming the relationship today, you\u2019ll also have to face real married life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu, who knew his and his father\u2019s situation very well, stared at Song Yun with astonishment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gazing at his younger cousin, his mind only registered one words: Genius!<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Three minutes later.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026Ah Yun, take care of yourself. Even if you\u2019re busy with work outside, don\u2019t forget to look after yourself. The livestream is about to start, let\u2019s go prepare.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu said gently.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun, watching Shi Xianzhu\u2019s sudden change in attitude, twitched his mouth, sent a big red envelope to his younger cousin, and had her return to her original seat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

So you do know your family situation is embarrassing\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, Song Yun thought this with a sense of slight disdain for Shi Xianzhu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It wasn\u2019t that Shi Xianzhu\u2019s parents would make him lose face. In fact, their professions were respectable, and combined with his own acting, he would never reveal scenes meant only for family to the audience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014But here lay the key point.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu knew that his outward behavior toward his parents wouldn\u2019t cause him trouble\u2014but the Shi family\u2019s rules and near-feudal logic certainly would!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His parents still adhered to the idea that children were their private property. Even if unspoken, their actions revealed it clearly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Strict rules and feudal remnants produced entirely different consequences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu would never allow such a major stain on his career, even his infidelity had been only spiritual, showing how much he valued his career.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was just a pity that Song Yun seemed to have noticed this weakness. Once again, he refused Shi Xianzhu\u2019s plea\u2014definitely not a good sign.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun had already begun to keep his own thoughts to himself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shi Xianzhu clicked his tongue in his heart and glared at the handsome young man on the screen, his expression slightly hostile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yet Shi Xianzhu remained somewhat rational, realizing that Ye Wangxing wasn\u2019t someone he could influence. So he shifted his attention back to the contacts in his phone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Hopefully, with my guidance this time, they wouldn\u2019t disappoint me\u2026\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Looking at the names belonging to Father Song and Mother Ye, Shi Xuanzhu thought to himself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

While Shi Xuanzhu was thinking, Song Yun was busy dealing with the live broadcast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Right now, just looking at Shi Xuanzhu made him feel physically nauseous\u2014he had almost thrown up just moments ago.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

So, this time the director arranged the seats like rows in a cinema.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As long as Song Yun didn\u2019t turn his head, he wouldn\u2019t have to see Shi Xuanzhu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Song Yun decided to weld his neck in this position. He absolutely wouldn\u2019t glance sideways, not even once!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

While he was thinking that, the live broadcast finally started. The host began reading out a long list of sponsors at a speed that would make rappers ashamed enough to go back to adult night school to improve their literacy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As the host rattled off names like a machine gun, Song Yun sighed while watching his younger brother appear on the television screen.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He truly didn\u2019t understand why his brother would appear on a dating show. Even if the matter with Kaizer already had help from the other three, and there were some new leads found abroad, this wasn\u2019t the time to relax\u2014shouldn\u2019t his brother be more cautious now?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Song Yun couldn\u2019t figure it out. But his younger cousin and her friends in the group chat had already analyzed everything.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026He probably wanted to use the live broadcast to put himself in front of the whole world. As long as his ex-husband was still a rational person, he wouldn\u2019t dare kill his ex in front of a global audience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThat\u2019s true. After all, even though Wang Qi\u2019s friend got involved with those guys after the man\u2019s death, the marriage had still been valid while he was alive. That\u2019s awkward as hell.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Feng Chuan typed in the chat while watching the live broadcast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He couldn\u2019t guess who exactly Wang Qi\u2019s so-called friend was. The personalities matched, but being crushed under a fifty-ton Scania truck and crawling out alive was something you only saw in ridiculous public service ads\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014those \u2018love conquers all\u2019 ones where someone escapes a car crash thanks to a mobile data plan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Feng Chuan was still thinking about that when a message popped up from Wang Qi\u2019s account:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026Actually, those two tried to seduce my friend before his ex-husband died, and the ex even caught them once.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Feng Chuan: \u201c\u2026This gossip keeps getting juicier. No wonder your friend\u2019s worried about his safety. Wouldn\u2019t the ex be furious? He faked his death, and six months later his partner had already picked up two lovers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Another girl in the chat added: \u201cSix months means three months per lover, and when the second one came in, the first one wasn\u2019t even gone yet\u2014your friend has every reason to fear for his life. The fact his ex hasn\u2019t strangled him already must be true love.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The younger cousin reading the chat: “\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Actually, there were three lovers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But she couldn\u2019t tell that to her friends in the group chat. She looked up with worried eyes at her second cousin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She knew a bit more than Song Yun\u2014after all, she worked under Assistant Wang, and she knew that lately, the entire USA had been turned upside down by those few families.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After they completely investigated the Gore family, it was as if they found new leads\u2014they then went straight toward the neighboring country that was practically their backyard.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

That even caused widespread panic in the USA. People couldn\u2019t understand why two major families had mobilized their entire power like that.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But when they learned it was all over one man, the government officials and old-money elites laughed at them and didn\u2019t pay further attention.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yet the younger cousin felt something was off. Assistant Wang had been so busy he barely had time to breathe, and occasionally his expression carried traces of horror.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When she tried to peek at the files, he locked them all away immediately. Normally, with her connections, she had full access to everything in the company except top-secret files.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After all, being part of the inner circle meant sharing both prosperity and downfall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Still, she managed to glimpse a few words from those documents. When she looked them up later, she discovered they were legal terms related to inheritance\u2014words that only appeared in wills made during someone\u2019s lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The rest of the documents were from medical institutions and family foundations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that time, she didn\u2019t think much of it. She simply noted the words and went back to work. But now\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She felt she was just one thin layer away from the truth. So she shared her suspicions in the group chat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

And her all-knowing girlfriends quickly came up with a theory that almost made her drop her phone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2014What if your friend murdered his husband?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

They said casually.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThink about it. Inheritance documents, medical institutions, family foundations\u2014aren\u2019t those exactly what would put the family\u2019s support behind your friend?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAnd he probably distributed part of the benefits to others too. That\u2019s how he secured his position. Then, he would start transferring assets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The younger cousin felt goosebumps as their analysis matched everything she knew about her second cousin. But then she remembered one thing and sighed in relief\u2014her friends had simply watched too many crime dramas.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If that were true, her second cousin\u2019s husband would\u2019ve already strangled him, not stayed by his side like a devoted househusband helping him pick out outfits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

While the cousin patted her chest in relief, the show\u2019s guests began their new task.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After half a month of interactions, sparks had indeed started to fly among them\u2014whether real or fake, the director didn\u2019t care.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Right now, online fandom wars had only one dominant ship\u2014Ye Wangxing\u2019s. The rest were insignificant minnows that barely made it into comment sections.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As long as the audience was entertained, who cared whether it was scripted or not?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With that thought, the cold-blooded director began today\u2019s task\u2014once again sending the guests to roll in mud pits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Of course, not all of them had to do that.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Because the suitors and the pursued were divided into two teams.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The suitors rolled in the mud, while the pursued had it only slightly better, except\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The guests looked down at the glass boxes beneath their feet. Inside, countless cockroaches crawled. Three of the female guests screamed, and even the beautiful young man beside them didn\u2019t look any better.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2026No one knew how the director came up with such a torturous challenge. Even though there was a layer of glass between them and the bugs, the guests still felt filthy just walking over it in shoes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The audience couldn\u2019t even decide which was worse\u2014rolling in the mud and turning into swamp monsters, or walking over cockroaches through glass.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The only consensus was that the director was no longer human.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The director, watching the ratings soar: “…”Not being human felt great, hehe.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, the guests survived the torment and received their \u201ctokens of love.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

There were three men and three women\u2014six guests in total\u2014perfectly paired, which clearly hinted at the director\u2019s deliberate matchmaking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But the audience didn\u2019t care whether it was rigged.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014They only cared who Ye Wangxing\u2019s \u201ctrue love\u201d would be.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yes, this time the director had the audacity to tease the Widower himself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She even gave Ye Wangxing a \u201ctrue love token\u201d!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

And she told him mysteriously to \u201clook forward to it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe Widower might not be excited, but I sure am!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The live chat exploded with excitement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

All eyes turned to the center stage, to the closed door.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Behind that door was the final segment of the dating show\u2014revealing \u201ctrue love\u201d through the token.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The beautiful young man stood before the door. His long fingers gently rubbed the token in his hand\u2014a silver ring set with a sapphire. Its cold touch made him frown slightly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He wore a perfectly tailored black turtleneck, his expression indifferent. But that very indifference, paired with his beauty, only made him more striking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that moment, however, his gaze drifted. He didn\u2019t seem to care about the outcome at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The host stepped forward, handed him the microphone, and asked with a bright smile: “Mr. Ye, who do you think is behind the door?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The beautiful young man looked at the host as if at a kindergarten child.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDo I even have a choice besides Chris?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The chat burst into laughter\u2014no one throughout the show had dared to pursue Ye Wangxing in front of that red-haired tycoon.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The host pressed further: “And who would you rather it be?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young man tilted his head slightly, thinking for a moment, then gave a faint smile. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter. It\u2019s all just for the show anyway.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His tone was light, almost careless.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But sharp-eyed viewers noticed that as he said this, his fingers tightened around the ring, and his eyes seemed to look toward something unseen\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014as if he already had someone in mind.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The chat went wild with speculation, and under the host\u2019s signal, the beautiful young man took a deep breath.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He raised his hand and pushed the door open.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The first thing that met his eyes was dazzling light.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Then, a tall figure stood quietly under it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The man wore a sleek black trench coat. His broad shoulders and long legs gave off a silent, commanding presence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But his face drew all attention\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Short silver hair glinted coldly under the lights. His blue eyes were as deep as the sea, and the scar on his cheek added a wild edge to his striking looks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014He looked exactly like the younger uncle who had appeared on a previous live broadcast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Exactly the same.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Most viewers immediately started joking: \u201cSister-in-law, open the door\u2014it\u2019s me, your brother-in-law!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But when the man\u2019s lips curved into a soft smile, his arms opening as he looked at the young man with warmth\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014the beautiful young man froze.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In front of nine million live viewers, his pupils shrank sharply, and he instinctively took a step back.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The audience was stunned. That expression\u2014was definitely not one you\u2019d give a brother-in-law.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The tall man seemed to have expected this reaction. He chuckled softly, took a step forward, graceful and steady.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The next second\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rustle\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With the faint sound of fabric, the tall man lifted the young man cleanly by the waist with one arm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With his other hand, he pulled something from his pocket.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was a golden collar.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As the young man froze in shock, the tall man clasped it tightly around his neck\u2014<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014as if he were gripping his throat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Holding that position, the man spoke softly and calmly: \u201cSurprise, baby.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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