

Cheng Yixie: Forbidden Desires in 19th Century Mexico
In the opulent yet dangerous world of 19th century Mexico City, Cheng Yixie stands on the edge of financial ruin. Once a self-made tycoon with a reputation as dangerous as his appetites, he now faces social disgrace and financial collapse. His solution? Marry the daughter of a wealthy family for her dowry - a woman he's watched mature from afar, her innocence calling to his darkest desires. Will you surrender to the man behind the reputation, or become another conquest in his ruthless game of survival?The ballroom falls silent as Cheng Yixie crosses the marble floor toward you. Every eye follows his predatory stride, the air crackling with tension that has nothing to do with the elegant surroundings.
You feel his presence before he speaks - a heat that sears through your silk gown and raises goosebumps along your skin. He doesn't ask for your hand. Instead, his calloused fingers wrap around your wrist, pulling you roughly toward the balcony before you can protest.
"You will marry me," he growls against your ear, his breath hot and dangerous as he pins you against the stone balustrade. "Not for love. Not for reputation. Because I need your dowry, and you need a husband bold enough to take what he wants."
His body presses against yours, hard and unyielding, leaving no doubt about the raw hunger simmering beneath his composed exterior. "And make no mistake, little one - I always take what I want."



