[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-mother-is-the-villain":3,"chapter-my-mother-is-the-villain-my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","My Mother is the Villain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1163366,1508,"Chapter 42: Drink","my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>After the dishes were prepared and all the waiters had left, Victor once again lifted Alexandra’s veil, drawing her gaze toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t be able to maintain your good reputation when you’re with me. Even so, I have no intention of letting you go,\" Victor said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never asked you to let me go,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you can’t change either...\" Victor added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know... There are always things we lose when stepping into a new life.\" Alexandra remained calm as Victor reached for her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you lose something, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied with this relationship,\" Victor said before picking up a piece of meat with his fork and bringing it to Alexandra’s soft lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze, clearly shocked by his action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on...\" Victor urged gently, causing her neck and cheeks to flush red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t hide her embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the meat touched her lips, Alexandra had no choice but to open her mouth and accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chewed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor used the same fork to eat afterward, prompting Alexandra to quickly take another fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feed myself,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Victor replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the table, he noticed several types of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had a dosage label, and he chose the strongest one—enough to make even a Sage Realm cultivator feel intoxicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he opened it, a rich fragrance spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra’s brows slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never drunk wine before,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Victor looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you want to try?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra hesitated. Her eyes showed a mix of refusal and curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a little...\" she finally said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Victor poured the wine into her cup, filling it halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try it, you’ll feel more at ease,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself drank a full cup in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still hesitant, Alexandra picked up her cup and began to sip the wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drank slowly, showing no immediate reaction to the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as it gradually went down her throat, her skin flushed red, and her eyes began to soften, as if a burden had been lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set the cup down after finishing half of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does it taste?\" Victor asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s warm,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the wine came quickly, and Victor knew it was more than just warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he could feel a rising sense of exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra continued eating, occasionally sipping more wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she was beginning to enjoy the sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, the wine was completely finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want more?\" Victor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, that’s enough,\" Alexandra said, though her tone had subtly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She switched to drinking water until she finished her meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor then stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alexandra tried to stand as well, her body swayed, as if caught in a strong breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor quickly caught her and pulled her into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was startled again, not daring to meet his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing became faster—and warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, Victor kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet what she felt was an overwhelming sense of pleasure and comfort, making her unwilling to pull away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor had never kissed any woman in this world before—and now, he was kissing a Heavenly Woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His desire surged, driven by a sensation he had never experienced before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deepened the kiss, his hold firm, their closeness intensifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra’s only visible reaction was her embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her whole body trembled, and her hands unconsciously clutched Victor’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest rose and fell, and Victor could feel her softness against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re my lover, right?\" Victor asked after pulling back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re engaged,\" Alexandra replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, we’re engaged.\" Victor chuckled, then suddenly took to the air, carrying her with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are we going?\" she asked, panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My place,\" Victor answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t chosen a residence in the academy yet. He had planned to stay at Alexandra’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the first day, he didn’t want any interruptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So instead, he brought her to his private residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, the Bald Elder had already informed the clan members of the Russell Clan property’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had passed by it before but hadn’t stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone could enter, as it wasn’t protected by any particular mechanism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra pressed her lips together upon hearing his answer but remained silent in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t refuse—and instead, she felt a strange sense of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t fly far, landing in a courtyard surrounded by several houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was around. The place was empty, yet well-maintained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Russell Clan had left it without guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone would only come in the morning to take care of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name \"Russell\" at the gate was enough to deter anyone from doing anything foolish there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without Margaret, the clan remained one of the top factions feared by many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor brought Alexandra into the largest house, clearly reserved for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal lights on the ceiling illuminated the interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fully furnished, with a long sofa at its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Victor didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house had only one floor, and he headed straight to the largest bedroom, pushing the door open with his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra couldn’t hide her shock when she saw the large bed by the window, as if waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she had already guessed Victor’s intentions, this confirmed it—he wanted to spend the night with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, she was nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded, yet there was also a sense of anticipation, while her mind felt increasingly light from the lingering effects of the wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor stepped toward the bed and stopped beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed his coat, then gently caressed Alexandra’s slightly lowered face before wrapping an arm around her slender waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was tall—her height reaching his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she slightly raised her face, their lips aligned perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, Victor kissed her again—this time more assertively—guiding her down onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bed was soft, causing their bodies to bounce slightly, yet it wasn’t enough to break the kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the mattress was so soft, Victor was able to press his body more firmly against Alexandra’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel every inch of her softness, and it grew warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>",1028,"2026-06-03T12:49:08.808Z","2026-06-03T12:49:16.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","8cef6490c2463a6930b6bbf1a420fdca53516e3eefa4df947c31c28a4b33d24b","my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-43","my-mother-is-the-villain-chapter-41",74,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-mother-is-the-villain-cover.jpg"]