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"I haven't promised anything yet, but show me the draft when it's done, and I will talk with the board members," Xenon said, then he beckoned Miya over."Come, jump in."
  Miya shook her head and retreated. "I'm scared of water."
  "Scared? Why?"
  "I had a terrible fever once when I was little. It was because I stayed outdoors playing with water in the cold winter. My parents said it took me almost one month to recover, and since then, they never allowed me to go into the water again."
  Xenon listened while recalling the scene when the little girl was trying to save him and fell into the water herself. "How old were you? And where was it?"
  Miya shook her head."I can't remember."
  Usually, people can remember what happened at about five years old. She must be too young then if she can't remember at all. The little girl that saved me was about eight or nine. It can't be her. Xenon thought and took a look at the corner of her left eye again.nNo. I remember the little girl has a mole there. But why do I often have the feeling that it's her?! Xenon beckoned Miya again, "Come, I will teach you."
  Miya shook her head.
  "Or I will ask them to stop your mum's treatment now, and you will never see her again." Xenon threatened.
  Miya stared at Xenon in disbelief, then she bit her lips and went over. "I'm $cared." She muttered.
  Suddenly, Xenon grabbed Miya's arm and threw her into the water. Miya screamed and fluttered her arms frantically. She shouted out for help a few times before she felt herself sinking into the water. It was only till then did Xenon lift her up. She gasped for air.
  It was the cruelest swimming lesson. Miya wanted to get out of the pool, but Xenon kept pushing her back into the water. After a few times, she finally learned the breathing techniques that Xenon told her and knew how to float in water.
  Exhausted, she leaned onto the wall to take a break. "Not bad. I will show you a few more tips tomorrow night." Xenon said with a smile. He watched her quietly for a bit and said, "You have a good figure. If your breasts are slightly bigger, then it would be perfect." He slid his hands down gently between Miya's breasts.
  The water was cool, but his hand was warm. Miya felt a sudden warmth journey through her body. Suddenly, he wrapped one hand around Miya’s waist, the other around the bạck of her neck, and pulled her close to him. He kissed her gently, then eagerly. She could hardly breathe. Meanwhile, he skillfully moved Miya's undergarment aside with his fingers, and without any warning,bhe thrust into her. Miya gasped.
  She was tired of her cruel swimming lessons, and she had no more strength to refuse but accept it. Worried about falling into the water, she wrapped her arms around his neck.
  He grabbed her buttocks while thrusting in her rhythmically. It seemed to never end. Miya was actually very impressed. She disliked his lack of respect for her, yet at the same time, she couldn't deny the immense pleasure.
  Later, Xenon carried her to her room, and he went on for another two hours. He came inside her, on her breasts, and on her stomach.
  When Miya woke up the next day, it was already half-past eleven. She had not heard the alarm at all. On seeing the time on her phone, she literally bounced out of bed. Shit! I overslept again!
  Yet as she stood up, she almost collapsed onto the floor. Her lower body was terribly sore, and she recalled what happened last night.
  She looked around and heaved a sigh. Xenon was gone. She dragged herself into the bathroom, and after a hot shower, she started to feel a bit better.
  Though she was in a rush to get to work, the maid stopped her and said that Xenon insisted she had her breakfast first.
  When she finally sat down by her desk, it was already one in the afternoon.
  She took out her drafting tools and started sketching her ideas out. In her head, she saw a pair of rings for a couple, one with seven tiny dark blue crystals circling around a diamond heart for the lady, the other a diamond moon studded in a dark blue heart crystal. They would be both For the other theme, she could see jewels with more bright and colorful crystals, though, of course, she could also use other materials like jade and pearls.
  Later on, she would design earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that matched.
  Miya spent the whole afternoon working on the first drafts and had only finished one drawing of the rings. In the following few days, Miya would finish her usual work, like giving Xenon massages, making tea, and cooking, then she would stay in her office and work on the designs.
  By the fifth day, she had finished the sketches on the rings and also had very clear ideas about the
  earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that would go with the rings, though she had not drawn them out yet.
  ***
  The hospital rang and asked for the prepayment for the next month's treatment. Miya had not seen her mother in two weeks.
  She spoke to Xenon to ask for his agreement and went to see her mother.
  Having been staying in the best VIP room, with the best treatment and taken care of by the best
  doctors and nurses, Sarah Loren could feel that her health had noticeably improved. She didn't look as pale as she used to.nMiya saw the changes in her mother and felt grateful for Xenon.
  Despite his mercilessness, he did what he promised. At least, there was nothing to complain about the treatment her mother had received.
  Sarah sat up and talked to Miya for awhile. Miya showed her mother the drafts and asked for her advice.