[{"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-295":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},1831444,2438,"Chapter 295 Submerged in Honey","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-295",295,"\u003Cp>At exactly 7 p.m., after dinner, Christian finally summoned his courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room buzzed with casual conversation as everyone drank and exchanged lighthearted small talk, but to him, it felt as if the air had grown heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded against his ribcage, threatening to leap into his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahhh…\" He exhaled a deep breath he hadn’t realized he was holding, trying to calm the storm of nerves within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quick glance in the mirror reassured him—his suit was crisp, his hair perfectly styled, and his face carried the determination of a man ready to take a leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his resolve strengthened, Christian stepped out of the washroom and scanned the room for Hazel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dining area was lively, filled with chatter and laughter, but his gaze immediately locked onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the table sat three redheaded women, all stunning in their own ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trinity, despite being a mother of two grown daughters, looked barely in her mid-twenties, her beauty timeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Althea, the famous actress, radiated a star-like glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Christian, Hazel stood apart, her quiet elegance surpassing even her glamorous sister and her loving mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christian straightened his posture and began walking toward her with purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room gradually quieted as everyone noticed his serious demeanor and the nervous energy that clung to him like a second skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he stopped in front of Hazel, the room was completely still. All eyes were on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazel looked up, her expression shifting from curiosity to surprise as Christian knelt down on one knee before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m so lucky to have you as my girlfriend, Hazel,\" Christian began, his voice trembling slightly but full of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I want more than just luck—I want forever. I love you so much, and I can’t imagine my life without you. Will you marry me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his pocket and opened a small velvet box, revealing a stunning diamond ring that sparkled brilliantly under the warm lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room erupted in gasps, and a few murmurs of admiration rippled through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christian was no ordinary man; as a successful engineer in the construction industry, he had the means to afford such a lavish ring without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But more than the material gesture, his sincerity and love for Hazel were palpable, and the onlookers couldn’t help but feel moved by his proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All except Hazel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat frozen in her chair, her face ashen and her eyes wide, as though she’d seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind raced, guilt and shame clawing at her as she glanced around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze briefly flickered to Ross, who stood off to the side, watching the scene with his usual calm, unreadable expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest tightened as she looked back at Christian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man, who had given her nothing but love and devotion, didn’t know the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know she was no longer the pure, untouchable woman he thought her to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she marry him now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she lie to him, knowing she’d already crossed a line she could never take back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice cracked as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, Christian… I’m not ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent again, the weight of her words settling over everyone like a heavy cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christian’s expression shifted from hope to confusion, then to heartbreak as the meaning of her response sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazel couldn’t bear to see the pain in his eyes. She pushed her chair back and fled the room, tears streaming down her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t stop until she was alone in her bedroom, where she collapsed onto the bed, sobbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew what she had to do. Tomorrow, she would end things with Christian for good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only way to free him from the weight of her lies—and to face the consequences of her own choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s up for some hard drinks?\" Robert asked, breaking the heavy silence that hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension was palpable, and everyone felt a pang of pity for Christian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Count me in, Robert!\" Ross chimed in, eager to lighten the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s not stop until one of us drops unconscious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two men moved to the bar, Trinity leaned over to Christian, whispering something softly in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever she said seemed to hit him like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christian nodded mutely, his shoulders slumping as he shuffled over to the sofa and sank into it like a man who had just lost his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could blame him. After years of being with Hazel, he hadn’t expected her to reject his proposal so suddenly—or so painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes passed in awkward quiet before Christian stood up abruptly, his movements unsteady but determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode over to join Ross, Robert, and Liam, who were already a few drinks in, gearing up for what Robert jokingly called a \"drinking marathon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you guys drinking without me? That’s unfair!\" Christian declared, trying to sound lighthearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his voice cracked slightly, betraying the storm of emotions bubbling beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one said anything, but as the drinks started flowing, it became painfully clear just how hurt Christian was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He downed one shot after another, not bothering to pace himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, take it easy,\" Trinity urged, her voice laced with concern as she placed a gentle hand on his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christian shook his head, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine,\" he muttered, pouring himself another drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exchanged uneasy glances but pretended not to notice the tears that began slipping down\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christian’s cheeks as he threw back another glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A broken heart wasn’t something anyone could fix with words, and they all knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hours stretched on, the drinks continuing to flow until the clock struck midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the group retired to their rooms, their steps unsteady but their minds heavy. Enjoy new stories from NovelBin.Côm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Ross and Althea shared the same room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the door closed behind them, the playful smirk on Ross’s face returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" he said, his voice low and teasing as he pulled Althea into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all that drama, I think it’s time we make some noise of our own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Althea laughed softly, her eyes sparkling with mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was hoping you’d say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What followed was anything but quiet as the two reveled in their passion, leaving the earlier tensions far behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-09T06:18:43.919Z",1,"novelbin.me","dcac262185a20a64b5831efbefa76f46c4be06664a014745ab5d9edba096528c","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-296","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-294",1212,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevil-mc-s-ntr-harem-cover.jpg"]