[Chapter 525: Rosamund Kwan's Schemes and Ambitions]
The night unfolded like a perfect harmony, their bodies entwined in irresistible intimacy. Rosamund Kwan lay softly draped over Linton, her voice tender and full of warmth. "Darling, being with you feels incredible. I've never been this happy before."
"Baby, I feel the same," Linton replied with a gentle smile.
"Darling, I want to stay here with you for a few more days. Is that okay?" Linton had thought she'd return to Hong Kong today, but she surprised him by asking to extend her visit.
"Don't you have to fly back with Jet Li today?"
"No, I'm not one of his artists. I'm just here to help him out. Don't you like me?"
"Of course I do."
"Darling, can you stay with me?"
"I can't during the day, but I'll set aside three nights for you. During the day, I'll have my assistant take you shopping."
"Darling, don't bother with the assistant. You should focus on your work. I can handle myself. I'll be waiting for you at night -- make sure you come early."
Rosamund Kwan felt a twinge of disappointment. Deep down, she had hoped to be seen publicly with Linton, to fuel the media frenzy over their rumored romance. If things turned real -- that would be perfect. But seeing that Linton had no such intentions, she dared not push or reveal her true wishes.
As for Linton's assistant accompanying her shopping, she knew deep down that Li Xiaoran didn't like her. But she didn't care; she wouldn't bother with that little assistant.
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During the days, Linton handled his affairs, yet without fail, he arrived promptly at the Four Seasons Hotel each afternoon. For three consecutive days, they indulged in intense, passionate encounters, losing themselves in each other's embrace.
Rosamund Kwan went the extra mile to please Linton, buying various uniforms, stockings, and playful props during her daytime outings. Their nights of passion were nothing short of a masterful performance, with her displaying every skill and seduction in full force. On the final night, she pushed boundaries with reckless abandon, even initiating a triple play.
Their moods soared; their intimate battles left vivid, unforgettable memories.
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At the end of their final encounter, Linton handed her a vial. "Baby, this is a beauty pill bottle. It'll help you grow more beautiful."
"The beauty pills? The one that's made women around the world go crazy these past two months?"
"That's right. You know how to use it?"
"I do -- take it directly. The first time, prepare to take a bath. It's been all over the news. Should I take one now?"
"Not yet, baby. Wait until next month."
"Why wait?"
"Come with me to the bathroom."
"To the bathroom? What now? You're still thinking about baths before I leave?" Rosamund Kwan teased, her mind wandering down the wrong path.
Linton didn't explain. With a princely lift, he carried her to the bathroom mirror. "Look, baby, do you see any difference?"
"Wow, darling! What magic did you cast? My skin looks so much better, and I feel years younger!"
In the mirror, her face glowed with warmth, her skin white and luminous, radiating youth. The lightness she felt coursing through her body stunned Rosamund Kwan. She could barely believe it.
"Baby, did you forget who created the beauty and the vitality pills? Since fate brought us together for these days, I wanted to give you a special gift."
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Linton admitted he'd softened. At first, he merely treated Rosamund Kwan as a casual companion, carefully controlling the flow of his spiritual essence during their encounters to preserve her stamina for optimal pleasure. But after several nights, she had impressed him intensely. She eagerly pleased him, putting in every effort, yielding to his desires. Her aim was clear -- to stay with him.
It felt too good to ignore. He even considered keeping her.
But her reputation -- especially involving the unfortunate golf course scandal two years ago -- snuffed out that impulse. She was extremely candid about her love life; during an interview, she calmly admitted that she has tried dating "all kinds of men", including those that already had girlfriends or wives.
[T/N: Rumor was Hongkong billionaire Joseph Lau once challenged her to stuff golf balls into her vagina and promised to give her HK$10mil ($1.8mil) for every ball that she managed to get in there. Rosamund supposedly ended up having to be rushed to the hospital to remove two golf balls from her body.]
Besides, Madonna's own wild past before meeting him was worse, yet she had fully committed to him, reformed her ways, and even bore his daughter Lina. He had accepted Madonna, his invaluable resource for cultivation, despite her history.
More importantly, he wasn't short of women. His harem was already vast, and he needed room for the next generation of rising stars.
Rosamund Kwan, lacking significant popularity, offered minimal cultivation benefit.
Still, she was one of the most popular Asian actresses. Now poised at her prime, her beauty would inevitably fade soon. To preserve her exquisite looks, he generously poured a massive amount of his vitality into her on the last night, explaining the dramatic change.
Yet Linton wasn't unwilling to give her a chance. Upon entering the Celestial Presence stage, he began developing a spell that embedded a spiritual mark to detect a woman's fidelity.
He implanted a shard of his consciousness into Rosamund Kwan, forming a mark that lasted two years. If another man had entered her body, the mark would be triggered, alerting him instantly on their next meeting.
If she remained loyal for two years, he might consider giving her another chance.
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"You're too good to me, darling." No woman could ever ignore a boost to her looks. Overwhelmed by the news, Rosamund Kwan pulled Linton into a passionate embrace, showering him with fiery kisses. "Love me right now."
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Even the most intense games must end. After getting ready, they left the bathroom; Rosamund Kwan's heart ached with reluctance.
"Darling, you're so good to me -- I hate to leave. Should I stay longer, maybe for a few more days?"
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Though thrilled, she felt a pang of sadness. She secretly wished to become like Vivian Chow or Michelle Reis -- Linton's official girlfriend -- accessing Hollywood's glitz and treasures. But clearly, Linton didn't share that vision.
Still, this trip wasn't fruitless. She not only looked better and younger but received a bottle of the beauty pills -- selling for $100,000 in the world's only exclusive store and nearly impossible to buy in Hong Kong without $200,000.
Though her annual income was decent -- millions of Hong Kong dollars -- her expenses were high. After all, such a precious pills were beyond her means.
Yet she couldn't shake the feeling of injustice. Three days by Linton's side had earned her so much.
If she could become his girlfriend, remain with him long-term, the benefits would be unimaginable.
During her shopping, she visited the famed Linton Health Specialty store, marveling at the scene.
The shop had become the hottest tourist spot, attracting thousands daily.
To manage the crowds, they limited entry to 50 visitors at a time, each allowed 10 minutes inside before rotating.
Outside, customers queued under security guidance, yet oddly, the line began five meters from the door.
On closer inspection, a bright red message was painted: "No queuing allowed before midnight on the 4th of each month."
Curious, Rosamund Kwan uncovered the reason: Earlier that month, prime spots in the queue were sold for huge sums -- positions before 100 fetched up to $100,000. Most couldn't earn that in a year.
This lucrative opportunity spread fast; by nightfall, tents appeared outside the store, where people camped, dreaming of scoring a year's worth of spending money just from standing in line.
But such behavior disrupted the store's image and visitor flow. After consulting security and police, the manager Alexis Carlson and chief of security Guli Goethe set the new rule, evicting campers and marking the restriction in bold red letters.
Hearing this astonished Rosamund Kwan, already aware of the store's popularity from Hong Kong.
But more jaw-dropping were the 21 "Beautiful Angels" posters inside -- which included Vivian Chow and Michelle Reis, her rivals.
Had it not been for those two, she might already have been taken to Hollywood by Linton.
Still, she had to admit, each poster featured stunningly beautiful images -- far better than anything done for her.
Worse, nearly every visitor photographed the posters, with media shooting covers there.
She overheard a fact that fueled her envy: each Beautiful Angel earned $10 million annually in endorsements from Linton's store alone.
Vivian Chow and Michelle Reis pocketed $10 million each from just this source, their fame soaring daily with so much free publicity.
Leaving the store, Rosamund Kwan resolved to seize every chance to connect with Linton, aspiring to surpass others and become his true girlfriend.
Yet she knew times had changed. Linton's influence was massive now, surrounded by countless beauties; the competition was fiercer.
Voicing her ambition outright might get an outright rejection, killing her chances. She had to play it carefully, step by step.
Hence, these past days, she unleashed her full arsenal of charms and skills, leaving an unforgettable impression to raise her bargaining power.
The results were visible -- not just the beauty pills and youthful boost, but still far from her goal. Linton showed no sign of wanting to keep her permanently.
She dared not reveal her dissatisfaction, instead veiling her intentions in cautious questions, hoping for more time with him, clinging to any sliver of opportunity.
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"No," Linton replied firmly, "I'm about to start shooting an MV. My schedule's tight, and I won't have time to visit. You should head back to Hong Kong."
"An MV? Can I join?"
"No, casting was done ages ago. Go back for now. If Jet Li shoots a big film, I'll let you know."
His cold words hit her hard, but she didn't give up.
Quickly shifting gears, she pleaded, "Okay, darling, can I call you sometime?"
"Of course."
Relieved, she put on her most pitiful look. "When I miss you, can I come visit?"
"No problem, but call ahead to confirm."
"I knew you wouldn't just abandon me." She threw her arms around Linton and kissed him again.
At least she secured the chance for future calls and visits.
For a man as powerful and wealthy as Linton -- offering support for her career -- she wouldn't give up so easily.
She believed that with her beauty and charm, spending more time with him could open the door to a brighter future by his side.
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