Lust System: Harem Of Beautiful Women

Chapter 579  A Demon Before Sex, A Buddha After

Yana hesitated slightly and said, ”Well, is that really okay? Will they be willing to?”

”Sister Yana, have you forgotten? Your good girlfriend is the real boss now.”

Yana had a strong personality. She was always independent, unwilling to trouble others, and she hated owing anyone favors.

So when Luis spoke, he was always very measured, giving her a graceful way out. Even though she knew in her heart that she was benefitting, it wouldnʼt create that feeling of guilt she despised so much.

”Thatʼs true. That bitch, your mother-in-law, took a couple hundred from me this week playing cards. Itʼs about time she bled a little.”

This ability to play to peopleʼs preferences, to give them exactly what they wanted to hear, Luis had mastered it to an art form.

Hearing this, Yana relaxed visibly, her demeanor becoming light and easy. She even proactively picked up the pitcher to pour wine for the three of them. But she wasnʼt a careless or oblivious person.

As she poured, she cast a gentle glance his way, a silent acknowledgment that she understood his intent.

At the very least, Luis wouldnʼt shatter the image of strength she held in her daughterʼs eyes. It meant that no matter how absurd this relationship was, it was built on feeling, not on the crass, unsavory reason of money.

Right in front of her, Luis made a phone call, putting it on speakerphone:

”Manager Minda, hello!”

Talking to smart people was always a pleasure. Even with just a phone call, Minda, that sly fox of a woman, immediately sensed something was off.

Such a formal title, such a polite, almost unfamiliar tone. She instantly realized someone else was there with him, so her own voice became equally professional and distant:

”Hello, Mr. Luis. Calling you Luis directly feels a bit strange. I wouldnʼt want your wife to get the wrong idea.”

”Haha, weʼre all family here. Calling me Luis is fine.”

It seemed like a casual joke, but it deliberately created a sense of unfamiliarity, a distance that wasnʼt really there. Luis had to admire his own foresight. Mindaʼs ability to read a room and adapt was right on display. She wasnʼt someone to be underestimated.

After a few more pleasantries, Luis got to the point. ”Manager Minda, those two retail spaces in the first phase of the property have new owners now. The paperwork is all handled here, and I wanted to ask if you could send someone over to tear out the old renovations.”

This was Leokʼs compensation. Minda had a pretty good idea who the new owner was.

If it wasnʼt Luis himself, it was at least a woman connected to him. Some things went without saying.

Minda chuckled. ”No problem. Iʼll send some workers over tomorrow to start the demolition. But my advice would be to keep the flooring. They didnʼt skimp on that floor when they laid it. Tearing it out and redoing it would be a waste.”

”Alright, Iʼll take your advice. How long will it take?”

”Three days. Three days should do it. And for the door, do you want us to install a new lock, or replace the whole door?”

”A new lock is fine. Replacing the whole door would be wasteful.”

”Okay, weʼll put on a new lock then. Iʼll give you all the keys. Donʼt worry, we wonʼt keep a spare.”

”Great, thanks for your help!”

After hanging up, Luis raised his glass with a smile. ”See, Sister Yana? No more worries. You can just enjoy your weekend as usual.”

”I still prefer you like this, relaxed and cheerful.”

A blush crept onto Yanaʼs face as she picked up her glass. Luis immediately turned to Maria, raising his toast to her. ”Then letʼs congratulate our little Maria first. Our little landlady! It would be perfect if they could bring back your favorite spicy hot pot stall.”

”Stop it...” Maria protested with a coy whine, but her face was already flushed with wine as she, too, raised her glass.

Both mother and daughter had heard the entire phone call. They were touched by the manʼs thoughtfulness, by the meticulous care he showed them.

To put it bluntly, a man, that beastly or dog-like creature, before he gets what he wants, heʼs all delicate and touching. But once heʼs had his fill, that impatient scowl and his true, ugly nature come bursting out.

The saying ”a demon before sex, a Buddha after” pretty much sums it up.

Heʼd already slept with them so many times, even had a threesome with mother and daughter once. And yet, he was still willing to spend so much money giving them shop spaces, still caring for them in every little way. What woman wouldnʼt be completely swept away by that?

They had no idea how twisted Luisʼs thoughts really were. In this seemingly ordinary call that moved them so much, Luis was testing out a new trick heʼd learned: a compliance test.

Heʼd already given them the property. Yana was a woman with her own mind.

But the first time Minda suggested keeping the floor, neither mother nor daughter reacted at all. Luis made the decision on the spot without even asking their opinion.

The first test went smoothly. The second one came with the topic of the locks.

Logically, since Luis had already given them the property, they could have their own ideas about this. But still, when the question arose, they showed no reaction at all.

Their reactions were identical. They just looked at Luis without a word, as if they were both used to deferring to the manʼs advice. As if once he made the call, they would simply follow.

This was exactly the effect Luis wanted. Some things worked through, a subtle, unconscious influence.

A compliance test should be like this. No need for verbal communication. Just use indirect cues to confirm things. But these canʼt be things they consider trivial or unimportant.

More importantly, they had listened to the whole call and hadnʼt shown the slightest disagreement.

And the expression on both their faces meant the same thing. They naturally, instinctively felt that this bastard of a man was their pillar, their rock.

Or maybe it was simpler. Luis was already the head of this household. The decisions he made were absolutely right and wouldnʼt screw them over. This complete, utter trust was something even they werenʼt fully aware of. But for Luis, it felt fucking amazing.

Maria couldnʼt hold her liquor well. Sheʼd had about enough and her words were starting to slur as she began complaining about all the crap going on at her school.

Seeing her daughter was drunk, Yana let out a soft, reproachful hum but didnʼt say anything. Her own face was flushed crimson, but she knew exactly what this bastard of a man was up to.

”You and Maria go get some rest. Iʼll clean up the table,” she said with quiet, deliberate grace.

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