Chapter 23: 23

Episode 23: The Greatest Temptation

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Luna fell silent, pressing her lips together when Matthias caught her badmouthing him. There was nothing she could say to defend herself.

“Hmmm? Answer me, baby,” Matthias whispered with a mischievous smile, his sharp gaze fixed on her—but Luna knew that look wasn’t anger, not like before.

‘This man is definitely messing with me on purpose! How annoying!’ Luna pouted.

One thing she had figured out—Matthias usually behaved better when she acted sweet and cute like this.

So… Luna decided to use her cuteness.

“I’m hungry, Sir. Can you please let me go and let me eat?”

Instead of answering him, she asked to be released, putting on a soft, adorable expression.

Her round eyes blinked, her cheeks puffing slightly as she pressed her lips together.

‘Will this work? If it does, then my only weapon against him is acting cute!’ Luna carefully observed Matthias’s reaction, watching whether her adorable act could work against this possessive man.

And sure enough…

Matthias fell silent. He stared at her intently, swallowing hard. His arm tightened around her waist, and without realizing it, he leaned down, about to kiss her.

“Hmmppp!” Luna panicked and quickly covered her lips, speaking unclearly, “Sir, I’m hungry! Are you trying to make me starve to death?”

Her panic was obvious on her face. Matthias’s lips had already touched her hand—if she didn’t stop him, this wild husband of hers would definitely end up kissing her again.

Matthias froze... His eyes widened, and he suddenly sat up, startled by his own actions.

“I was only trying to tease her a little… how did I lose control again?!”

“I actually wanted to kiss her just now!” Matthias muttered to himself, biting his lower lip in frustration.

Then he turned to Luna and looked at her sharply.

By now, Luna had slowly slid off the bed—one foot already touching the floor. But the moment she noticed his sharp gaze, she froze mid-motion, still holding the blanket, one foot planted on the ground.

“This is all your fault, making me like this!”

“You really are a witch!”

“Haaah!”

Matthias let out a long, heavy sigh and closed his eyes for a moment—because once again, Luna was looking at him with those wide, adorable eyes.

Just that look alone could make him do something reckless again.

“Damn it!”

“Go eat already... and don’t look at me like that!”

“Or do you want me to take you again until you faint?” Matthias snapped.

Luna immediately shook her head quickly.

“N-No!”

“Then I’ll go eat first!” she said hurriedly, jumping off the bed and running away from her overly wild husband.

“Haaah…”

Matthias sighed again. Something felt wrong with him; why was his desire for Luna growing to such a frightening level?

“Looks like I’ve been thinking too much lately… I should just go to my study.”

Matthias quickly put on his bathrobe and headed to his study.

To cool his head and get rid of those inappropriate thoughts, he decided to work and handle some matters that night.

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Meanwhile, on Luna’s side...

“Ah… turns out acting cute and adorable is dangerous—it can turn him into a wild beast!”

“If I use that cute attack again, I might end up fainting from exhaustion… and…” Luna stopped walking and stomped her foot in the mansion hallway.

“Why am I the only one who gets exhausted? Why does he seem to have endless energy?”

“This is so unfair! Everything between me and him is completely unfair!”

After saying that, she was about to continue toward the dining room, but then...

Her gaze landed on her reflection in the mirror at the end of the hall.

She saw herself—looking beautiful, bright… as if she had no burdens at all.

“What’s going on? Since when did I become this relaxed… it feels like I’ve gotten used to living with him.”

Luna lowered her head, clenching her fists. Her breathing grew heavy as she realized that this life she was living… was only temporary.

“Am I really afraid of losing all of this?”

“No matter how cruel and arrogant he is… out of everyone, he’s the only one who accepts me and my past.”

“Ah… no! No!”

Luna quickly lifted her head and shook it, lightly slapping her cheeks to stop herself from thinking too far.

“I can’t think like this. I will only live for my mission—to seek justice for Grandma and reclaim everything that should be mine! Hmmm!”

“As for the rest… I won’t think about it!”

She clenched her fists as a sign of determination.

She refused to fall and get carried away by this new life with Matthias. She knew very well that this marriage was only temporary.

After that, Luna hurried to the dining room and ate eagerly—she was starving.

“Hmmm… isn’t he hungry? He hasn’t eaten either, right?”

Luna paused, confused why Matthias wasn’t eating with her. But then her eyes widened, and she pressed her lips together again.

“Here I go again, thinking about him… stupid brain!”

“I told you not to think about him!” Luna grumbled, as if scolding her own thoughts.

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Meanwhile, in Matthias’s study...

Matthias rubbed his forehead. The only thing on his mind right now… was how he wanted to do those things with Luna again.

He knew he shouldn’t be like this.... But he couldn’t stop himself.

“I can’t lose! I was fine on my own before she came. I can control my own desire, so this is nothing!”

“If I try, I can definitely get her out of my head!”

“For now, what I need to do is… limit my physical contact with her! Hmmm!”

Matthias stared sharply ahead, clenching his fists tightly. He was convinced he could restrain himself from touching Luna.

Luna had filled his entire mind, and that was bad—for his work and everything else... So he had to start getting used to not touching her so often.

Matthias believed this was the best way to get rid of those thoughts about Luna.

After that, he buried himself in work again. Whenever he felt overwhelmed, working was his way of calming down.

Past midnight, he deliberately stopped himself from returning to his room.

He knew… his greatest temptation was lying asleep on his bed.

To hold himself back, he lit a cigarette and stepped onto the balcony, smoking while gazing at the magnificent moon.

“Is it just me… or does the moon look more beautiful since she’s been here?”

“Hmmm…”

“Who would’ve thought… when she’s by my side, I can forget some of my anger and pain.”

Matthias exhaled smoke into the night sky, the air turning hazy as it drifted away.

Then he fell silent, thinking about many things—about the steps he needed to take next.

He had to clean up his company from those who opposed him. He had to resolve the problems piling up… and build Grayson Group into something greater than anyone could imagine.

After a long moment of contemplation, he finally put out his cigarette and returned to his room.

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As soon as he opened the door and stepped inside, the first thing he saw was Luna sleeping in her usual free, unrestrained position.

She had fallen asleep only minutes after lying down, completely exhausted—and as always, she slept without any restraint.

One leg was sprawled over the blanket while the other was tucked underneath, the covers were a mess, and her arms were stretched out freely.

Matthias stood still for a moment, tilting his head slightly as he looked at Luna’s face—so adorable in her sleep.

His deep blue eyes observed the woman he had just married. The large glass window had been deliberately left open so the moon could be seen, and once again, the moonlight poured in, illuminating Luna and making her look breathtakingly beautiful.

“Hmmm…”

“The moonlight suits you so well… a kind of beauty that always makes me lose control…”

he whispered softly, then slipped off his bathrobe. Wearing only his shorts, he climbed onto the bed and lay down at the edge.

He let out a heavy breath, then turned onto his side, folding his arms across his chest as his gaze sharpened while watching Luna.

“I have to hold myself back… I have to be able to stop myself from hugging her!”

“I…” Matthias fell silent, then bit his lower lip.

How could he possibly hold himself back from embracing his wife when she was right beside him?

Even though he had been so sure earlier that he could restrain himself, in reality, both his body and mind couldn’t endure it.

“Ah! Screw it!”

“She’s my wife—I have every right to touch her!” Matthias growled, immediately grabbing Luna’s arm and effortlessly pulling her body across the bed until she bumped into his chest.

Then he wrapped his arms around her tightly.

“Heh… this is better. Much more comfortable.”

Matthias gently stroked his wife’s soft hair, and finally, he was able to close his eyes and fall asleep.

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Meanwhile, Luna ...

When her body collided with Matthias’s chest, in her sleep she once again dreamed that she was exercising.

The same repetitive dream that had started to bore her.

In the middle of her dream workout, her forehead suddenly hurt... “Ah, why does my forehead suddenly hurt? It’s like I hit a rock…”

“Ah, whatever... just keep exercising!”

“One… two… rotate your hips!”

Her dream continued, accompanied by the exercise music she had listened to nonstop for two whole years.

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Time passed…

Morning finally arrived, and the sunlight streamed in, greeting the two of them still lying on the bed.

“Ah… why does it feel so heavy? Why does it feel like something’s pressing on me every time I wake up lately?”

Luna stretched, then slowly opened her eyes...

But the moment she did, she met Matthias’s gaze. He was already awake, lying on his side with his arms folded, staring at her from an extremely close distance.

Startled, Luna immediately shut her eyes again.

‘Ah, seeing him first thing in the morning really ruins my mood!’ she muttered inwardly, pressing her lips together and letting out a heavy sigh.

“Are you cursing me in your head?” Matthias leaned in and whispered right by Luna’s ear.

Luna froze.

How could this man know?!

Her eyes snapped open, and she quickly denied it nervously.

“N-No way… how could I possibly do that, Sir?”

“Really, insulting someone right after waking up isn’t a good thing, so I wouldn’t do that…”

“A-ha ha ha… haha…” Her laughter slowly faded when she saw Matthias’s smile—one that looked like a sly smirk.

“Oh?”

“You’re a terrible liar, baby…” Matthias slid his hand mischievously inside Luna’s nightdress.

Luna’s eyes widened in panic... She tried to pull his hand away with all her strength, but his grip was far too firm.

“Is that a hand or iron? Why is it so strong?!”

“It’s still morning, Sir! If you do that again, I won’t be able to walk—I’ll end up in a wheelchair!” Luna protested, trying to warn him that doing it too often would leave her completely worn out.

“Haha…” Matthias only chuckled softly.

He loved seeing Luna’s panicked expressions—and the way her words always sounded unintentionally funny.

She wasn’t pretending to be cute—she was naturally adorable.

Matthias easily climbed on top of her, staring at her pleading face, the one that already looked resigned.

It was as if she knew there was no way to resist or stop the overwhelming desire of the man who was now her husband.

‘I’m doomed… I wanted to go to my father’s lawyer today while it’s the weekend! At this rate, I’ll just end up stuck in bed from exhaustion!’

‘Haaah!’

‘Someone save me… please?!’ Luna cried out inwardly, her pitiful yet adorable expression silently begging for help.

Meanwhile, Matthias was once again captivated by his wife’s beauty.

Her hazel eyes seemed to glow as the sunlight filled the room... Her skin was as fair and smooth as snow, and her naturally pink lips...

He wanted to kiss them forever.

“THUMP… THUMP… THUMP…”

His heart pounded violently.

Slowly, he leaned closer, wanting to kiss her.

‘This is it… just give up. There’s no avoiding this!’ Luna sighed heavily in resignation, closing her eyes and surrendering herself, ready to let her husband do whatever he wanted.

But...

Just as their lips were about to meet, Matthias suddenly stopped.

He held his breath and bit his lower lip.

‘No… I have to control myself! If I don’t, I’ll become addicted… Is this woman the most dangerous woman on earth?!’

‘This time, I won’t fall for you! Hmmm!’

Matthias struggled to restrain himself. Even though he was on the verge of losing control, he forced himself to stop.

So he didn’t kiss her—but their position remained the same. His body hovered above hers, and he could clearly see Luna’s expression.

‘Hmmm? Why isn’t it happening yet? What’s going on?’ Luna unconsciously moved her lips slightly, searching for his.

But instead...

She heard Matthias’s laughter right in front of her.

“Pfffttt!”

Matthias couldn’t help but laugh at her adorable reaction.

That made Luna open her eyes—and instead of seeing him about to kiss her, she saw him laughing, clearly amused by her earlier reaction.

Her eyes widened instantly.

“Aaa! Let me go!”

“Don’t look at me!”

Flushed with embarrassment, Luna immediately jumped off the bed and ran toward the bathroom. She just wanted to hide in the bathtub and scream out this overwhelming embarrassment.

“Hahaha!” Matthias burst into laughter. He had never felt this happy upon waking up before.

“Where are you going?”

“To take a bath?”

“I’ll join you.”

“Nooooo!” Luna screamed, not even having time to close the bathroom door.

And yes... Matthias still couldn’t hold himself back.

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“Sir, why are you so perverted? I won’t be able to walk if you keep doing this to me!” Luna hurried to the corner of the spacious bathroom.

She covered her upper body with her small hands, staring at her husband, who was smiling mischievously as he slowly walked toward her.

“Huh?”

“Perverted? Baby, haven’t I told you? I’m only perverted toward you—my own wife—so I think that’s perfectly fine, isn’t it?” Matthias whispered as he stepped closer, a wicked smirk on his lips, his sharp blue eyes scanning her from head to toe.

“Hm…”

A satisfied, teasing grin lingered on his face. His jaw tightened, and his gaze settled on Luna’s face—so irresistibly adorable as she looked back at him.

Her round eyes and flushed cheeks made her look unbearably cute, as if she were tempting him without even trying.

“Uh! I’m going to lose my mind…” Matthias murmured, closing his eyes briefly as he let out a low chuckle.

He had never felt this out of control before—he couldn’t take his eyes or even his thoughts off his wife.

“Huh? Lose your mind?”

“What are you talking about, Sir… you’re scaring me…” Luna said softly, pressing her body further against the bathroom wall, her eyes darting around, searching for an escape.

Her heart was already racing wildly, naughty thoughts filling her mind. She was certain Matthias was about to drag her into another intense, mind-numbing round of sex.

Luna didn’t want to show that expression again—the one filled with pleasure when her husband touched her in all the right places.

‘Ah, I have to get away from this perverted husband! If not, he’ll make me scream and cry again because of his shameless actions…’ Luna grumbled inwardly.

But just as her eyes searched desperately for an opening...

Bump

Matthias planted both hands against the wall, trapping her.

He stood right in front of her, and because of his height, he had to lower his head slightly to meet her gaze.

“Hk!”

The moment she realized it, Luna held her breath. Her eyes widened as she swallowed hard, blinking as she stared at her husband’s broad chest—so masculine, so imposing right in front of her.

Still wearing a shirt that looked as smooth as silk, Luna could clearly see the firm, well-built lines of his body. Her gaze drifted upward unconsciously, taking in his neck—strangely captivating to her.

Breathing heavily, her face flushed deep red, Luna slowly lifted her chin and met Matthias’s piercing blue eyes.

THUMP THUMP THUMP

Her heart pounded violently, and for a few seconds, she couldn’t even breathe.

Matthias’s sharp gaze locked her in place, those blue eyes burning like cold flames, as if they could consume her whole.

The wicked curve of his lips made her body heat up, as if her body itself was naturally anticipating his touch—his kisses—everywhere.

THUMP THUMP THUMP

‘What’s happening to me? Why can’t I move? Why does he look so handsome to me right now? Am I crazy?’

‘I know he’s handsome and has an incredible body, but I shouldn’t be admiring a perverted monster like him!’ Luna argued with herself.

Yet even as she argued internally, her head remained tilted up—her body refusing to obey her.

Matthias stared deeply into her eyes. In this position, he leaned closer, lowering himself, his face nearing hers.

He wanted to kiss her... He was going insane wanting to kiss her.

All night, this was the only thing on his mind—and now he couldn’t hold back anymore.

Just as his lips were about to meet hers... Luna turned her face away on reflex, avoiding his kiss.

Matthias froze, His gaze darkened instantly.

That small act of rejection only drove him further insane.

Without a word, Matthias grabbed Luna’s cheeks with both hands and forcefully turned her face back toward him.

And then...

“Hmmpphh!”

He crashed his lips onto hers... A fierce, consuming kiss—claiming the sweet lips that had haunted him all night.

“Ah!”

Luna felt the heat of his breath, the intensity of the kiss overwhelming and almost brutal. Her eyes widened at first, but slowly, they began to close.

It was a wild kiss; one that made her blood boil.

Matthias’s wandering hand slipped inside her clothes, gently brushing over her flat stomach before sliding upward, his large hand gripping her full breast.

“Hnnh!”

Startled, Luna tried to push him away—but her lips parted in the process, and Matthias seized the chance, slipping his tongue into her mouth.

And just like that...

Their kiss deepened.

“Ahh…”

A soft moan escaped Luna when Matthias twisted her nipple, occasionally kneading her breast gently.

“So soft… not just your breasts, but your ass feels so incredibly plush in my hands…”

“Wife, you really have such a tempting, intoxicating body…”

“Now…” Matthias broke the kiss, then leaned in, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered in a low, dominant tone...

“Turn around and put your hands on the wall, baby…”

His smirk deepened, his jaw tightening, his breath hot—burning with desire.

“Huh?” Luna frowned weakly. She wanted to refuse, but it was too late.

Her body was already heated, weakened by his touches and kisses. She could only stand there, frozen.

“Heh… the more you resist, the crazier you make me, wife…” Matthias whispered, amused.

With both hands, he grabbed her shoulders and turned her body to face the wall.

Instinctively, Luna placed both hands against it.

From behind, Matthias wrapped his arms around her, pressing close as his lips brushed against the nape of her neck.

“Ahhh…”

Luna let out a soft moan as Matthias boldly slipped his hand into her underwear, his fingers teasing her sensitive spot.

“Huh? Baby… your body is really sensitive… you’re already soaking wet just from my kisses and touches… such a naughty wife…”

“Well then, I’ll give you what you like…”

Matthias unfastened his pants, revealing his hardened length dick, already large and ready to enter her.

“Hk!” Luna couldn’t say anything, because somehow she was also enjoying this crazy sex, as if her body had truly been created to do this with her husband.

Matthias lifted her chin, angling her face so she could look back at him... Then, gently yet possessively, he kissed her lips again...

While rubbing his dick against her sweet hole that already wet heat.

“Hnnhh!” Pleasure surged through Luna’s body.

Slowly, Matthias pushed his dick into her...

“Uhhh~” His jaw tightened, eyes closing briefly as he wrapped his arms tightly around her, burying himself inside her sweet hole completely for a moment.

“Baby, you feel so good…”

“Don’t worry, I’ll make you feel just as good…”

“Leave everything to me, baby…” Matthias whispered, beginning to move slowly.

The overwhelming pleasure made Luna bite her lower lip, unable to suppress her moans... The sensation of his large size filling her was indescribable.

Matthias then grabbed both of her hands...

And that intense, heated act began once again in the bathroom.

Truly a husband and wife who couldn’t hold themselves back.

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After a while…

Two hours later…

Their breakfast had been delivered to the room by the servants. Luna, her hair still damp, looked extremely angry—her heavy breathing and sharp gaze made it obvious.

She sat on the sofa, gripping her spoon tightly, eating voraciously while grumbling inwardly.

‘He really had the nerve to devour me for that long! I even begged him to stop, but he just laughed and acted like he enjoyed my suffering!’

‘YOU MONSTER !’

‘I’M SO ANGRY!’ Luna screamed in her mind while chewing aggressively, her puffed cheeks moving adorably despite her frustration.

Meanwhile, Matthias...

Sat with his arms folded, watching his wife, letting out a long sigh.

‘Once again, I couldn’t control myself… I failed on my first attempt!’

‘It’s fine… I’ll succeed next time!’

While Luna was annoyed at Matthias, Matthias was actually annoyed at himself for having zero self-control.

“Today, you don’t have any plans, right?”

Matthias wanted to take Luna somewhere. Since it was the weekend, he wanted to spend the day with his wife.

Luna swallowed her food first before answering, still sounding irritated.

“Today I have to go to my father’s lawyer’s house. There’s something important I need to discuss.”

“Why? Are you going to take me fishing again, Sir?”

Luna frowned, assuming he might drag her into that boring activity again.

Hearing that, Matthias immediately lifted his chin.

“Hah?”

“You’re quite confident, aren’t you? Why would you think I’d take you on a date?”

“You’re too confident! I was going to tell you to…”

“Emmm… that is…”

Matthias stood up, placing his hands on his hips, staring sharply at Luna before finishing his sentence... “Clean the bathroom!” he snapped, then walked out of the room.

He had never acted like this before. If any of his subordinates saw this side of him, they would be utterly shocked.

“What’s wrong with me? Why is she so confident? And why am I annoyed?”

“Am I annoyed because she chose to go to that lawyer’s place instead of spending time with me?”

“Aaarrggh!” Matthias ran a hand roughly through his hair before deciding to head to his study instead.

“So annoying!” he muttered, slamming the door behind him.

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Meanwhile, on Luna’s side...

She sat there in silence, still staring at the door Matthias had just walked through.

“Who even mentioned a date? Why did he get mad like that?”

“So strange!”

“‘Why would I even have to clean the bathroom? Did I do something wrong?’”

“Haaah! The longer this goes on, the less I can understand what he’s thinking!” Luna grumbled, continuing to eat. She needed to regain her energy so she wouldn’t faint later.

After finishing her meal, Luna once again put on clothes that covered her neck, hiding the marks her husband had left.

“What is he, a mosquito or something? He loves biting and leaving marks!”

“Hah!”

She then went downstairs. Not seeing Matthias in the reading room, she assumed he was in his study.

Not wanting to disturb him, Luna left without asking for permission.

She needed to check her father’s will—surely a copy would be with his lawyer.

...

While Luna was on her way, the servant Matthias had ordered to check on her went to his study to report.

“She has already left, Sir.”

“BANG!”

Matthias slammed his desk, annoyed that Luna hadn’t invited him. If she had asked, he would have gone with her.

“She didn’t even ask me… how irritating!”

“Why am I so annoyed that she left without me? Just wait—if she comes back late, I’ll make her so exhausted she won’t be able to walk!” Matthias growled, gripping the pen in his hand until it snapped in half.

The servant who was reporting happened to be the same one who had overheard Luna and Matthias the previous day. Hearing that statement now made the servant extremely nervous, their face turning bright red.

‘I didn’t hear anything! I didn’t hear anything!’ they chanted internally, knowing exactly what Matthias De Grayson meant by “exhausting her.”

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In the car...

Luna couldn’t wait to arrive at her father’s lawyer’s house.

She was sure Debora had forged the will, and today might be the day she exposed everything.

But as they approached the lawyer’s house, she suddenly saw her father’s car parked ahead, and a man walking toward it.

“Sir… please stop here for a moment.” Luna stared intently—and what she saw shocked her completely.

The man walking toward the car was her father’s lawyer.

When he reached the car, the window rolled down—and Debora leaned out slightly and kissed the lawyer on the cheek.

“HA?”

Luna’s mouth fell open. In that instant, she understood everything.

When the lawyer got into the car and it started moving...

“Sir, follow that car. Don’t lose it.” Luna’s voice turned serious.

If her suspicion was right, then Debora and that lawyer were having an affair—and they had forged the will. That was why all her father’s wealth had fallen into Debora’s hands.

“How despicable! Disgusting!”

“I’ll expose all your filth—just wait!”

Luna quickly grabbed a handkerchief from her bag, covering and tying it around her head, then picked up a pair of sunglasses in the car and put them on.

They seemed to belong to Matthias—probably left behind... Luna was going to disguise herself and follow them.

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Author: Hello everyone, thank you so much for reading this novel. Don’t forget to leave a comment. If the adult scenes feel too explicit or excessive, please let me know so I can skip them in future episodes.

Thank you so much, everyone.

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To be continued…