Chapter 177: Warmth in the Elevator
As soon as Ji Xiangyu reached the lobby, he encountered Athena, who was on her way to patrol the VIP guest rooms. He had initially felt guilty for not having any concerns about Athena, having not seen her all day. He also heard from Manager Hong that Athena had been splashed with water by a difficult customer. Thinking of this, his heart ached. Why was Xia Yang always one step ahead of him when something happened?
Athena also noticed Ji Xiangyu’s presence and immediately stopped, gazing at him.
The two stood in the lobby, ten meters apart, looking at each other. Athena felt an indescribable sense of loss. Earlier, when she was being bullied by his sister and Situ Jingyi, she had truly wished it was Ji Xiangyu who arrived, not Andrei.
However, if Ji Xiangyu had arrived, what would have been the outcome?
Would he have put himself aside to consider that Ji Weiwei was his sister, Situ Jingyi was his childhood sweetheart, and Shangguan Yunyan was Ji Weiwei’s good friend?
Yes, given Ji Xiangyu’s personality, he would definitely have placed himself in a secondary position!
Thinking this, her heart grew even more sorrowful.
Thus, the two who were about to pass each other, due to Athena’s sudden turn and departure, became Ji Xiangyu watching Athena’s retreating figure, that forlorn silhouette.
Ji Xiangyu stood in place, watching Athena’s back, and sighed deeply. “My Athena, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault for not protecting you properly. I’m sorry!” He knew that “sorry” was powerless, but his heart was still deeply moved and apologetic!
Athena had expected Ji Xiangyu to chase after her, but to her surprise, no one followed even after she entered the elevator. The elevator ascended and stopped on the fifth floor. As the doors opened, a person was standing right at the doorway.
Athena was inwardly shocked to see the person standing there, but outwardly, she maintained a calm and composed demeanor.
Ji Xiangyu walked in. The elevator was empty except for the two of them. Perhaps due to the confined space, the atmosphere became rather peculiar.
Everything was accelerating and changing. A current seemed to flash before her eyes, and Athena felt pressured by Ji Xiangyu’s aura, her breathing quickening.
Ji Xiangyu gently turned his head to face Athena, looking as if he had something to say but couldn’t. His eyes were like a deep, vast ocean. Athena nervously bit her lower lip.
Ji Xiangyu scratched his head. “Athena, I’m sorry~~~~”
With those words, he swept Athena into his arms and pressed her against the elevator wall. Before Athena could even react, her hands were already pinned above her head.
Ji Xiangyu gripped Athena’s chin, tilting her head up, and then his lips met hers. Although the scene was somewhat violent, Athena felt no pressure or pain.
Instead, the confined space made her nerves taut, fearing that the elevator doors would open and their intimacy would be witnessed completely.
Ji Xiangyu moved gently within Athena’s mouth, and after receiving her returning kiss, their tongues danced, a beautiful and pleasurable touch!
“I love you~~~” he whispered softly, word by word.
The elevator stopped. The moment the doors opened, Ji Xiangyu blinked and then pulled away.
Athena, however, remained in the elevator, stunned.
Everything had happened too suddenly. A kiss had softened everything, making all other matters seem insignificant, simply because he loved her!
That was enough!
