Heiress' Househusband is a Secret Billionaire-Chapter 345: Do You Really Want to Punish Me?

The pair of lovers went inside the manor after having another round of strolls in the yard, their cheeks flushed from the cold. No longer with teary eyes, giggles and smiles bloomed on their lips.

Not long after, Chairman Delaney woke up from his afternoon nap. Lariette and Ruediger stayed for a while longer with the elderly man before returning home around five.

"We’ll come again, Grandpa," Lariette hugged Chairman Delaney, all smiles from having an enjoyable visit today, "Don’t miss your daily walks and medicines, okay? I’d ask Aunt Helga if you didn’t follow the doctor’s advice."

"Grandpa, take care," Ruediger also gave Chairman Delaney a hug, "We’ll come to visit you again. And listen to Lari, okay? Lest she’ll come nagging at you."

Chairman Delaney groaned, clearly saying he never wanted that to happen. Sweeping his gaze from Lariette to Ruediger, he said, "Don’t worry about this old man. You two, take care of yourselves. Don’t get sick, okay?"

Despite how young and fit Lariette and Ruediger were, Chairman Delaney couldn’t help but worry. He remembered some of his friends’ young grandchildren and great-grandchildren had fallen ill due to the cold weather.

"Hehe, okay~ We’ll stay out of the cold."

"Bye bye, Grandpa. I’ll make sure to bundle Lari in layers."

Soon, the navy blue truck left the manor, the golden rays of the setting sun reflected on the metallic surface. By the time they arrived at the apartment, the sky turned dark.

Lariette and Ruediger only had a simple dinner that night before they settled on the couch. Cozy in a dark knit sweater, he sat with his legs slightly apart, relaxed. She curled beside him, her legs draping across his lap.

As Ruediger watched the documentary played on the TV, Lariette read an online comic on her phone. Then, sometime later, she put her phone down and gazed at him.

At first, he thought of nothing until the weight of her stare grew heavier.

Laughing in helplessness, Ruediger shifted his eyes from the TV to Lariette. He raised his brows while leaning closer to her, one arm draping over the back seat.

"Yes, my dear? Why are you staring at me like that? Think I’m better looking tonight, huh?"

Lariette tilted her head, shooting Ruediger a look, "No. I still remember how you tattled on me to Grandpa this afternoon."

Ruediger’s lips twitched, not expecting Lariette to bring up that one scene that happened hours ago. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Did his lady hold a grudge until now?

"I’m sorry, sweetheart," Ruediger said, wearing an innocent look, "You said you wanna sort me out at home. Do you mean to punish me?"

Lariette narrowed her eyes, wondering if Ruediger would fall into her trap later. Smiling sweetly, she scooted closer, one finger began drawing circles on his thigh.

"Wanna see how I’ll punish you?"

Ruediger swallowed when Lariette mellowed her voice further, sounding so sensual to him. He couldn’t help but anticipate some kind of good punishment from her.

"...how will you do it?"

Mischief flickered in Lariette’s eyes the moment she saw the slight flush on Ruediger’s cheeks. His voice also suddenly became hoarser. She could tell what he was thinking.

This cheeky man! Did he think she would do what he was imagining?

"Remember, my darling," Lariette crooned, "No matter what I do, do not touch me, okay? Keep your hands off me."

Ruediger opened his mouth to argue, but whatever words he planned to say disappeared when Lariette suddenly crept a hand under his sweater, and his breath caught.

Was his lady serious?

Did she seize this chance to play a bold seductress?

Ahem. Not that he disliked it.

"O-okay..." Ruediger murmured, "I won’t touch you. I promise."

Lariette chuckled, then her lips drew into a beautiful arc. She kept her eyes on Ruediger’s flushed face as she moved her hand slowly, her fingers gliding across his warm skin and fingers tracing faint lines down the center of his torso.

Pursing his lips, Ruediger tensed but he didn’t stop Lariette. He felt the tight coil in his abdomen as his body responded before he could try to suppress it.

"Lettie..."

"Shh," Lariette whispered, one brow arching, "Remember? You’re not allowed to touch me."

Ruediger groaned low, frustrated but still obeyed Lariette. He gripped the couch cushion, hard as he attempted not to reach for her waist.

Lariette pushed Ruediger’s sweater up just a little further, exposing his tapered waist and the defined mermaid lines, the lower half hidden beneath his waistband.

Under Ruediger’s glazed eyes, Lariette hovered above him before leaning in, her soft lips kissing the edge of his jaw.

He gasped, tormented by the desire to pull her closer.

Lariette kissed Ruediger again, just under his cheekbone, and then she moved to his entire face except for his lips. After deliberately lingering there for a moment, she moved to the crook of his neck.

Her lips trailed lightly, then she parted them slightly, just enough to pull gently at his skin. She taunted him with a teasing suck that made him shudder.

"Lettie... please..."

Ruediger’s voice was low, hoarse with restraint. As he gripped harder to the cushion, veins throbbed on the back of his hands and arms.

Lariette murmured against the man’s skin, "I said no touching, Eddy."

As she grazed her fingers over his abdomen again, she felt his muscles contract. She deliberately skimmed dangerously close to where he was already reacting to her.

Lariette chuckled, soft and seductive when her lips moved to the base of Ruediger’s throat now, pressing a wet kiss. Then, she drew in another soft pull with her lips.

The man made a sound, half growl and half plea while keeping his hands frozen at his sides.

Lariette refrained from laughing at the sight of Ruediger grasping at his last restraints. It was quite entertaining to watch him almost crumble under her.

Somehow, his obedience only made it better.

"Eddy," she whispered, her nose brushing along his collarbone, "Such a good boy, aren’t you?"

"Lettie, I... W-what did you do?"

As Ruediger pleaded when he almost broke, Lariette suddenly pulled back, completely.

In one swift movement, she jumped off the couch before straightening her sweater and fixing her hair as if nothing had happened.

"What?" Ruediger blinked, stunned, "Lettie, what are you..."

"I’m going to bed now," Lariette announced, already heading toward the hallway with a spring in her step, "Alone."

"Wait, Lettie..."

Lariette turned, walking backward. She smiled smugly, "Eddy~ Solve yourself. That’s your punishment."

"Lettie!"

Ruediger was on his feet instantly, but Lariette was quicker. She slipped into her bedroom, shut the door and locked it.

A confused Ruediger stood just outside the door, staring like he couldn’t believe what had just happened.

"Lettie... Come on."

From the other side, Lariette’s voice rang out, sweet and unbothered, "Oh, Eddy~ Didn’t you say I’m more tired now? I think I’ll feel better if I sleep alone tonight."

Ruediger let out a long, exasperated groan, "Lettie... How could you?"

"Hehe~ I know exactly what I’m doing. Sweet dreams, Eddy~" Lariette giggled, "Oh, I hope you won’t stay too long in the cold shower. Good night~"

Blinking, Ruediger ended up laughing. Really, he didn’t expect Lariette to orchestrate such a sensual show only to leave him hanging.

Indeed. He was tormented by her punishment tonight.

But...

The tables turned once tomorrow came.

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