[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem":3,"chapter-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-294":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evil MC's NTR Harem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1831443,2438,"Chapter 294 Tempted","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>\"Mom!\" Althea exclaimed as she opened the door, immediately pulling her mother, Trinity, into a warm embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity’s breath hitched, and her eyes welled up with tears. It had been almost two months since she’d last seen her daughter, and now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Althea was back—and pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the doubts and frustrations Trinity had been harboring about Althea’s recent choices melted away in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just relieved and overjoyed to see her daughter again, safe and sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome home,\" Trinity murmured, her voice trembling with emotion as she tightened the hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Althea now being an adult and soon to be a mother herself, she would always be Trinity’s little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, Althea pulled back, her face glowing with a mix of excitement and nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, I want you to meet my boyfriend, Ross Oakley.\" She turned slightly, gesturing to the man standing just behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ross, this is my mom, Trinity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross stepped forward with a charming smile, extending his hand for a handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Mrs. Quinn. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. Althea talks about you all the time—only good things, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity glanced at his outstretched hand but waved it away with a gentle laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, we’re practically family now. Call me Trinity.\" Without hesitation, she stepped closer and pulled Ross into a hug instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross blinked in mild surprise but quickly relaxed, returning the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity, however, was unprepared for what happened next. As she embraced him, she caught a whiff of his cologne—or was it just him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever it was, the scent was intoxicating, unlike anything she’d ever encountered. It was rich, masculine, and utterly magnetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hug lingered longer than it should have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity’s arms tightened reflexively as she took another deep breath, and an unexpected heat coursed through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her knees felt weak, and she realized with alarm just how deeply aroused she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross’s smooth voice broke her trance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Trinity. That’s very kind of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words snapped her back to reality, and she pulled away, her face flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity hoped no one noticed how her hands trembled as she tucked her hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stole a glance at Ross, trying to regain her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he wasn’t conventionally handsome, his presence was magnetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His piercing eyes radiated confidence and intelligence, the kind of gaze that seemed to see straight through people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity immediately recognized the type—ambitious, driven, and used to getting what he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she understood why her daughter was so drawn to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nice to meet you, Ross,\" she managed to say, her voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Likewise,\" Ross replied with a polite nod, his smile as disarming as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity stepped back, gesturing for them to come inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t shake the lingering warmth in her chest—or the way her pulse quickened when she glanced at Ross again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross met Althea’s father, Robert, shortly after arriving at their home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert was a sturdy, middle-aged man with kind eyes that reflected his deep love for his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross wasn’t surprised to find Hazel, Althea’s sister, there as well, along with her boyfriend Christian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining them was Althea’s younger brother, Liam, whose sharp gaze lingered on Ross like he was the scum of the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross couldn’t help but chuckle internally at Liam’s expression. He understood the animosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam, a self-proclaimed gamer and protective younger brother, clearly wasn’t thrilled about his sister’s boyfriend suddenly taking center stage in the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least this was what he told himself but deep down Liam hid a much deeper darker secret that he was still too afraid to act on or acknowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ross didn’t let it bother him. He was used to handling such minor problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert, on the other hand, welcomed Ross warmly. He was the kind of man who gave others the benefit of the doubt, and his handshake was firm yet friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introductions, the group settled into the living room, where a spread of snacks, drinks, and finger foods had been prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was casual yet tinged with curiosity and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone was seated, it was Robert who broke the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Ross,\" Robert began, leaning forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We got Althea’s text saying she’s pregnant and that you two plan to get married as soon as possible—perhaps in two weeks?\" He paused, his brow furrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what I can’t wrap my head around is her mention that you’re going to marry nine other women as well. That’s… simply absurd, right? Tell me Althea was just joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Ross, and for a moment, the room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is incorrect,\" Ross said calmly, his tone even and assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert blinked, a relieved chuckle escaping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! I figured it had to be a mistake—a miscommunication, maybe. Polygamy is illegal, after all.\" He laughed again, dismissing the notion as though it were impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The news sometimes exaggerates these things, too. I’ve seen stories about you, but I never believed them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross leaned forward, meeting Robert’s gaze directly. His voice was steady, carrying an air of authority that silenced the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s ten now, Robert. I plan to marry ten other women in addition to your daughter, Althea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room erupted in a chorus of gasps and exclamations. Robert’s laughter died in his throat, replaced by wide-eyed shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazel and her boyfriend exchanged stunned glances, while Liam looked as if he were about to throw something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\" Robert managed to choke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next hour was filled with a heated discussion. Robert and the others demanded explanations, while Ross patiently answered their questions, his confidence unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained his intentions, his principles, and how he planned to care for all his wives equally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly but surely, his charisma and eloquence began to chip away at their resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the conversation, the tension in the room had eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert, though initially appalled, found himself reassured by Ross’s wealth and capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man clearly had the means to support a large family, and his determination was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Robert finally said, letting out a weary sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Althea’s happy and you’re taking responsibility, then I’ll support her decision. But this… it’s going to take some getting used to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Robert. I promise to make Althea happy and will take good care of her. You have my word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the initial shock out of the way, the family began planning the wedding in earnest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ideas were exchanged, and the conversation carried on well into the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Ross and Althea left, the family had mostly come to terms with the unconventional arrangement, thanks to Ross’s undeniable charm and ability to win them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, everyone did not know that there was still one more surprise in store for them this day.\u003C\u002Fp>",1148,"2026-06-09T06:18:43.919Z",1,"novelbin.me","89e62566401b5af6fe2baf2a0d516b7ab7dba35ed8bed92cbfe80bb62bdb009f","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-295","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-293",1212,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevil-mc-s-ntr-harem-cover.jpg"]