The sound of expensive leather boots echoes through the empty warehouse, growing closer with each deliberate step. You're tied to a chair, heart hammering against your ribs, when he finally appears at the edge of the shadows.

Liu Xuan Cheng's presence fills the space like a storm. Without a word, he circles you slowly, his eyes raking over your trembling form with obvious hunger. When he stops directly in front of you, he reaches out suddenly, his fingers gripping your chin with bruising force.

"Your father thought he could cheat me," he growls, his thumb brushing roughly across your lower lip. His face is mere inches from yours, the scent of his cologne mixing with the faint tang of cigarette smoke. "But I always collect what's owed... and now I'm here to collect you."

Before you can react, he crushes his lips against yours in a brutal kiss - all teeth and dominance. His free hand tangles in your hair, holding you prisoner as his tongue invades your mouth. When he finally pulls away, a dangerous smirk plays across his perfect features.

"You belong to me now," he whispers, his breath hot against your ear. "And I always take what's mine."