[{"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-985":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},1832134,2438,"Chapter 985 Tag","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-985",985,"\u003Cp>The weekend arrived, and one of Chicago’s grandest mansions stirred with life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast estate, usually serene and stately, was now a hive of activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chefs and caterers hurried through the marble halls, waiters set crystal glasses upon long tables, and decorators adjusted flower arrangements worth more than an average man’s yearly salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air smelled of roasted delicacies and luxury perfume—a clear sign that tonight was a celebration fit for the elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By early evening, sleek limousines and luxury sedans began to roll into the circular driveway one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of expensive engines echoed through the courtyard as the city’s wealthiest and most powerful figures stepped out, their laughter mingling with the music drifting from the ballroom inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the endless parade of designer gowns, tailored suits, and cars worth fortunes, it was obvious that only Chicago’s upper echelon had been invited to this event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a new sound stole everyone’s attention—a deep, throaty roar that didn’t belong to any ordinary car. Heads turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversations halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cameras and curious eyes shifted toward the mansion’s entrance as a striking red sports car glided up the driveway like a predator among prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body gleamed under the golden lights, every curve and reflection commanding admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew! Look at that beauty,\" one of the younger servers whistled, unable to contain his awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn,\" his partner muttered. \"I’d sell my left ball just to own that ride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! I’d go bald and broke just to take it for a spin,\" another added, laughing under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder who the owner is,\" someone else said, craning their neck for a better look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their question was answered moments later when the driver’s door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out stepped a tall man in a perfectly tailored black suit that seemed made just for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were calm, deliberate—radiating confidence without even trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion lights caught his features just right: sharp jawline, piercing eyes, the kind of face that could silence a crowd without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although not particularly handsome but with how his face was always on social media and such, this man was without a doubt one of the most popular faces in the world today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross Oakley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his cufflinks casually, completely unfazed by the murmurs spreading around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, to the astonishment of onlookers, he walked around the car and opened the passenger door himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And out stepped Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was radiant under the chandelier lights, dressed elegantly, her arm slipping naturally through his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they looked like a power couple straight out of a fantasy—untouchable, magnetic, and impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second...\" one of the servers whispered, eyes wide. \"That’s Ross Oakley!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name rippled through the small crowd near the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phones subtly came out for pictures, whispers grew louder, and even some of the guests stopped to stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross, however, seemed oblivious—or perhaps he simply didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His calm smile never wavered as he guided Nina up the steps and into the grand hall, the crowd parting instinctively to make way for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step he took carried quiet dominance, the kind of presence that didn’t need an introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they disappeared through the mansion doors, the murmurs had only grown louder, filling the air with curiosity, admiration, and just a hint of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina arrived at the mansion, her heels clicking softly against the polished marble floor as she scanned the crowd for her parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening was in full swing—laughter, music, and the low hum of conversation filled the grand hall, blending with the soft glow of chandeliers and the scent of fresh flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes quickly landed on her mother, the birthday celebrant, radiant in an elegant gown that complemented her natural poise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ross at her side, Nina approached confidently. \"Mom, this is Ross, my boyfriend,\" she said brightly. \"Ross, this is my mom, Jennifer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross inclined his head in greeting, his eyes briefly meeting Jennifer’s with a mixture of charm and calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pleasure to meet you, Jennifer. I brought a small gift for your special day.\" From his suit pocket, he produced a delicately wrapped box and handed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jennifer accepted the gift with a courteous smile. \"How thoughtful of you. Thank you, Ross.\" Her lips curved politely, but Ross caught the subtle flicker in her eyes—a guarded look, a trace of appraisal and disapproval hidden beneath the surface civility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was barely perceptible, yet he knew instinctively that this was someone who did not easily open herself to strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pleasure is mine, Ross,\" Jennifer said after a moment, her tone polite but measured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard your name mentioned in the news more times than I can count, but I didn’t realize you were dating my daughter. Last I heard, Nina was seeing that quarterback guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s old news, Mom. We broke up,\" Nina replied, a small smile of defiance on her lips, as though closing a Chapter she had no desire to revisit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jennifer chuckled softly, a sound that was warm yet carefully restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flicked to Ross again, lingering just long enough to gauge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross returned her gaze, unflinching, a faint, knowing smile playing at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense her scrutiny, the subtle judgment behind her composed exterior, and it intrigued him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people either fawned over him or shied away—but Jennifer seemed different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He read her mind and he was not surprised to know that Jennifer did not like him for his daughter at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation drifted into safe territory—small talk about the party, the guests, and the city—but Ross’s attention remained subtly divided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed the slight lines around Jennifer’s eyes when she laughed, the graceful tilt of her neck, the confident way she carried herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was elegant, intelligent, and undeniably captivating, a woman who radiated a quiet authority without effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night progressed, more guests approached, eager to meet Ross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Businessmen, investors, and other prominent figures made their way through the crowd, shaking his hand, exchanging pleasantries, and seeking the charisma that his reputation promised.\u003C\u002Fp>",1014,"2026-06-09T06:19:04.685Z",1,"novelbin.me","f127aa525df6d8e62382e69045271df44c00a9222b499cf1548660108d29a3aa","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-986","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-984",1212,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevil-mc-s-ntr-harem-cover.jpg"]