[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati":3,"chapter-harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-741":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Harem Startup : The Demon Billionaire is on Vacation",{"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},1411152,1864,"Chapter 741: Everything is Negotiable","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-741",741,"\u003Cp>Chapter 741 – Everything is Negotiable\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros exhaled slowly and was about to talk again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors slid open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne stood there like she had teleported directly out of a romance novel. Night robe. Bare shoulders. Hair slightly messy like she absolutely had not been sleeping. Definitely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she saw Zavros?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Full body tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wrapped around him and kissed him like the world was ending in thirty seconds and she planned to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros stumbled half a step back. Recovered. Arms automatically around her waist because of course, they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seraphyne—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmhmm.\" She kissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux stepped out of the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deadpan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen this a thousand times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two ancient demons in blind, aggressive love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was their son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the vault elevator,\" Lux said flatly. \"Can you guys maybe... not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne kissed Zavros again like she was checking if he was still alive. Zavros melted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Whatever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux turned and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went straight to the desk, sat down, and flicked his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hologram screen up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed System dashboard. Asset log. Risk updates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Log entry,\" Lux muttered. \"Ring bound. Stable. Overpowered. Approved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden text scrolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twin daggers fused. Extremely illegal. Also approved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hybrid elixir stored. Do not auto-flag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Are you sure?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fine. You’re the boss.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him the couch creaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux did not turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the romantic gravitational field behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne’s voice floated over, softer now but still dramatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the King called you. And Lux. Father told me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Asmo told her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros answered more calmly now. \"Yes. The King tested us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux typed slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros summarized it. The pressure. The spear. The silent threat. No exaggeration. Just facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished, there was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux closed the hologram with a swipe and stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Documentation done. I’m heading to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Lux is in danger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux froze internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne stood up from the couch and walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still in that robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still unfairly radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux kept his face neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine,\" he said automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You almost died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And your reaction was to break into the forbidden vault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Preparation is responsible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros coughed. \"He is not wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot him a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not helping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned back to Lux.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shifted slightly. \"I calculated survival rates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked his forehead. \"Stop turning trauma into spreadsheets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did not—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye pulsed faintly in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lie detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux grimaced. He could ignore it but he decided to tell the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay maybe slightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are allowed to be scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux went very still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t like that word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye pulsed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shut his eyes briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I am strategically concerned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are my son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you do not get to treat your life like a negotiable clause.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is negotiable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hit harder than the spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shifted his weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel her fear under the teasing. Feel Zavros’s guilt hovering nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was loud now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye made it louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne suddenly pulled him into a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arms at his sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Processing error.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked over her shoulder at Zavros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She squeezed him tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not care how strong you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am strong enough to survive all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed against his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are still ours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hug back immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly... he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux pulled away first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regained posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adjusted his tie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not planning to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t move away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually she would tease him. Flick his ear. Say something inappropriate. Go back to kissing Zavros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him like she was trying to memorize his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shifted slightly. \"Mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t do that voice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What voice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The corporate one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer again, not hugging this time. Just... standing there. Night robe slightly slipping off one shoulder. Completely unaware. Or pretending to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was terrified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s instinct was automatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You hugged Dad first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words came out flat. Defensive. Old habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There it was. The little complaint he never admitted was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You only thought of him first. Me? After.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne didn’t get offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t roll her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shrugged. \"Statistically—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lux.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye pulsed in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intent analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphyne inhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hugged him because if I didn’t, I would have collapsed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux frowned faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I needed to make sure he was alive so I could face you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That... wasn’t what he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I don’t think of you?\" she asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye pulsed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer, voice steady now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I spent years being irresponsible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That surprised him more than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Lust. I’m beautiful. I enjoyed life. Parties. Influence. Attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a faint, bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought that was enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t there enough when you were young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye flared gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too much information for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you didn’t need me. You were so calm. So composed. So frighteningly capable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1009,"2026-06-05T23:57:27.963Z",1,"novelbin.me","7897d5fd3f148d8156e5327bf236f379db12adce8a1da40456ee6da1c521b295","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-742","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-740",878,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fharem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-cover.jpg"]