Burning Passion

CHAPTER 332: STEVEN'S GAME

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Sunday morning... 

Board on a plane for New Jersey, Harry and Nina comfortably laid back in the business class cabin Mely booked for them. 

Since they had privacy, the couple had all the chances to be intimate with each other and have been kissing endlessly. 

Then after a good meal, the airline served after an hour since they took off. Now Nina pillowed Harry's chest while their fingers intertwined. 

Honestly, she was a bit sad because they have to leave too soon from Paradise Island where she and Harry created memories of their love. 

She just left the place, but she wanted to come back too soon. 

Maybe after she and Harry get married, they can take a flight, and that time it was a real honeymoon. 

They don't need to make excuses about how they could spend time alone intimately. 

Playing Nina's soft hand, planting tiny kisses on them, Harry noticed her silence. 

"What's wrong? Something is bothering you, isn't it?" 

Nodding at Harry, Nina sat properly in her seat. She looks at him with worries in her eyes, but she remains silent. Until now, she could not avoid feeling troubled. 

"What will happen to us now, Harry?" 

"What's the matter? Stop worrying, would you? Everyone knows that our family had a great relationship. And we are childhood friends."

"How if they suspect when they see us both always together?" 

"So what? Your mother entrusted you to me, and I love to take responsibility." 

"Okay. But, I'm thinking we should limit the times we will see each other." 

Harry groaned in protest. He can't agree with her. "Nina, we went to the same university. We are hanging out with the same friends. We can't limit seeing each other." 

"I'm just being careful, Harry." she insisted. She doesn't like it, but she wants to avoid controversies. Not for her being involved, but she was more thinking of her family.

He understood that Nina's parents are loving parents, which he never heard a scandal among the Li couple.

"We don't need their opinion on us, Nina," he has to remind her again.

"But it is to me, Harry." 

He could not argue further. Things become complicated because of him, so the best he could do is calm down and agree to what Nina would like to happen for now. 

Besides, it will be just a month away before his graduation and Nina's birthday. Soon they can leave New Jersey and move to Nevada. After that, they have nothing to worry about people's opinions. 

"Alright. But please, could we not avoid each other? We should hang out normally and talk casually. It will be a few months before you are officially my wife, so I will endure not to act like your boyfriend in front of others."

Nina's eyes twinkled upon hearing Harry calling her his official wife soon. It brought tears to her eyes. She threw her body into him and hugged Harry tight in the waist.

She ponders over it. It would be more suspicious if she would avoid Harry and act like he was a stranger.

"Okay. You are right. We don't need to act like strangers. We can casually hang out with everyone." 

"Don't forget, we should set days when we go on dates." 

"Wait! I don't know if I should tell aunt Annie and Jessica. But I think they won't tell Papa if ever they knew the truth." 

Harry ponders for a moment. "Then let me handle that matter."

"And what are you planning to…" Before she could finish her sentence, Harry covered her mouth with his. 

'Oh, well… Maybe it's better to stay calm.' Nina thought. She trusted Harry completely, along with her whole heart. 

'Harry… I love you so much…' 

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SHANG MANSION, Zen City

A few days ago... 

Steven was walking the corridor, heading to the stairs, when he passed by the study room and heard his father talking with someone on the telephone. He was about to resume walking when he heard Nelson's name. 

Steven listens to his father. He heard him inviting Nelson for dinner and drinks. 

He wondered if Nelson came back alone. He needs to know if Nina remained in New Jersey, or they decide to come back to Zen City. 

He ponders. If Nelson came alone, it means no one is watching Nina. He wished to join the dinner, but for sure his father would not allow him to come. 

It intrigued him to know what they would discuss. If only he could sneak out and follow his father… however... 

"Steven?" 

"Second brother Raymond…" Steven smiled at his brother, pulling him toward the stairs. "Let's have breakfast together." 

Wondering, Raymond nods and follows Steven to the dining hall of the mansion. Before they reach the door, Steven halts and faces him.

"Are you going to the office with dad?" 

"Yes." Feeling strange, Raymond nodded. Actually, Steven knows this already, and it needs not to ask. But then Steven continued asking him.

Steven, on one hand, was pondering if he should ask for his brother's help. "Are you also joining dinner with uncle Nelson?"

"Hm? Is he back in the country?" 

"Yes. And I have a favor to ask you, big brother." 

"What is it?" Staring at Steven with a suspicious gaze, Raymond listens to his brother's stupid request. 

He actually didn't know the whole story of why Steven suddenly came home to China when he and Harry had not graduated yet. Things are vague to him. 

'What is going on here?' Raymond ponders inwardly. It does a wonder why their father seemed to confine Steven in the mansion with the bodyguards watching him.

'Hm… Maybe I will get information if I play with Steven's game.'

Later that night, Raymond seated across a beautiful starlet in a grand restaurant, The Gardenia Palace, owned by his uncle. The girl is his newest girlfriend. She was a model and a singer. 

He attended an event that the Shang sponsored where Clarisse performed a few songs.

Once the girl recognized him as Shang, this girl did everything to get his attention. He knew about it since he also had an eye on her during her performances on the stage. 

But of course, women are the ones who chase him. He has no sweat courting Clarisse, and the girl is so willing. 

"I saw your father and the CEO of Li Enterprise just now. Aren't we joining them in the private room?" 

Pushing a grin on the corner of his mouth, they disappear on his face. Raymond darkened his face, brows furrowed from annoyance. 

This girl is not satisfied riding the fame of being his girlfriend. 

She wanted more influences and huge backing up. And being photographed that she dined with the CEO Jerome Shang and Nelson Li. It will be a boost to her popularity. 

This girl is no different from every woman he met. All they were after are the status of his family. 

"I'll ask someone to get you a taxi," Raymond said flatly.