Lick Me Up If You Can Novel (Completed) - Chapter 182

Ashley, who had been silent for a moment, parted his lips and raised his head. An awkward silence fell between them. Koi hesitated, then pulled down his shirt and mumbled softly,

“Um, I think I’ll go to bed now…”

Ashley released the arm wrapped around his waist without a word. Koi hurriedly got up and left. Unlike other days, he didn’t even rub Ashley’s Anaconda with his bottom. Ashley’s expression, as he watched Koi rush away, was no different than usual, but the pheromones around him had intensified.

How dare Koi think such a thing.

Such an outrageous idea could never have come from Koi’s mind. As a likely face flashed through his mind, Koi, who had rushed out, returned and poked his head through the door, asking,

“Um, do you have time tomorrow? In the evening.”

Seeing his anxious face, Ashley softened his pheromones and relaxed his expression.

“Yes. Why?”

They had eaten dinner together every night for the past few days, so there must be a reason for him to specifically confirm this. From his expression, it didn’t seem like bad news, so Ashley didn’t guard himself. Koi, seeing his relaxed face, also opened his mouth with a look of relief.

“That’s a relief. Then, can we go out to eat? My treat, as a thank you for your help this time.”

It wasn’t bad until then. Soon after, Koi delivered an uppercut to the unsuspecting Ashley.

“With Al too.”

There was a few seconds of silence before Ashley replied.

“…Al too.”

Completely oblivious to the unpleasant feeling underlying that low single word, Koi still nodded brightly.

“Yeah, I owe Al too, so I was going to treat him to dinner, and Al said, ‘Wouldn’t it be good to save money if we all eat together?’ so Al said…”

As he spoke, Koi’s voice gradually faded as he belatedly noticed the unusual atmosphere. Quite quick, isn’t he? Ashley inwardly sneered, looking at Koi. Koi, who had only poked his head through the door, hesitated and then spoke.

“Should I cancel…?”

He thought they were on good terms, but were they not?

Koi’s belief that they were still friends even after breaking up seemed to be wrong. Ashley’s expressionless face, as he looked at him, could by no means be called pleasant. Koi, looking around nervously, mumbled softly,

“I’ll cancel…”

Drooping his hand listlessly and turning away, Koi sighed, wondering what to tell Ariel. He had been so happy at the thought of having dinner with his high school classmates…

“Koi.”

At the sound of his name from beyond the door, Koi, who had only taken a couple of steps, startled and quickly turned back.

“Oh, yeah.”

To Koi, who hurriedly reappeared, Ashley, still seated in the same spot, opened his mouth.

“Let’s do that.”

“Huh?”

He blinked, not understanding for a moment, and Ashley continued,

“Let’s have dinner, with Ariel.”

“Oh…”

Slowly, his words registered. Koi’s eyes widened, and he asked,

“Really? Is that okay?”

“Yes.”

Ashley nodded.

“It might be nice to have dinner with a classmate after a long time.”

“I think so too…!”

Koi’s face immediately brightened. Ashley also smiled. Of course, he didn’t feel the same emotions as Koi, but Koi interpreted it that way on his own.

“That’s great, then, um, is that restaurant we went to okay? It’s the best place I can go with the money I have…”

“Of course, anytime.”

Ashley replied generously.

“You can go whenever you need to. You can make a reservation by mentioning my name.”

The only person Koi would go to a place like that with would be Al, wouldn’t it?

Ashley thought so. He already knew all the people around Koi. He had quit his previous job, and it hadn’t ended well, so he wouldn’t meet those employees again. Most of the women he had met a few times were one or two encounters at most, and he wasn’t seeing anyone now. In such a situation, the only person left for Koi was Ariel.

Moreover, Ariel had never seen him as a man since high school. To Ariel, Koi was at best a ‘sister’ or a ‘younger brother’.

As expected, Koi was overjoyed. He thanked Ashley, completely unaware of Ashley’s true thoughts.

“Thank you, Ash. I was going to ask you anyway…”

Of course, it wasn’t free. Koi didn’t know it, but Ashley never offered anything without a price, and that was a basic virtue of a wicked lawyer.

“Instead, there’s something I’d like you to do.”

“Yes, tell me. I’ll do anything.”

Can’t he ever break that habit?

Ashley thought, feeling his lips relax. Spanking his bottom wouldn’t be a bad way to teach him. Koi’s bottom was just as much a favorite of Ashley’s as his legs.

Imagining spanking his round bottom, one of his thighs felt heavy. It was because his penis had swollen. Ashley, still in an indifferent tone, opened his mouth.

“Okay, I’ll tell you that day.”

And Ashley emphasized once more,

“Don’t forget you said you’d do anything.”

“Yes, of course.”

Koi nodded vigorously, having no idea what he was getting himself into. Ashley smiled, looking at Koi. He had let his guard down, and his true feelings had slipped out.

“It would be perfect to do it when we go to the restaurant.”

It was a mistake, but Ashley wasn’t flustered. As expected, Koi replied, “Okay,” without hesitation. After being tricked a few times, he’ll break that habit. The thought made him feel a little regretful, but then another thought occurred to him.

Koi wouldn’t break that habit even if he was tricked a hundred times.

With a rather well-founded conviction, Ashley said gently,

“Goodnight, Koi. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow.”

“Yes, me too.”

Koi said happily, waved his hand, and disappeared behind the door again. Lighter footsteps followed.

Ashley leaned back leisurely on the sofa and slowly rubbed his smiling lips with his fingers. The date is finally here. It’s a funny coincidence that it overlaps with the day I’ve been waiting for.

No matter what tricks Ariel played, Ashley had a powerful card. In the end, Koi was as good as in his hands.

Koi was probably looking forward to the meal, but what Ashley was looking forward to was what came next. It was a relief that the restaurant visit was tomorrow. He really couldn’t wait any longer than that.

Ashley slowly got up and headed to his room. Alone in the room, he habitually caressed his excited penis, thinking, This is the last time for this too.

“Al!”

“Koi!”

The two embraced, calling each other’s names as soon as they met. To Ashley, who knew their relationship, they looked exactly like ‘sisters’.

“How have you been, Koi? My goodness, you look pale.”

Ariel, sitting in the chair the staff pulled out for her, immediately spoke with concern.

“Are you being tormented to death by some bastard?”

Koi still smiled and shook his head.

“Huh? No, the boss wasn’t that bad, and I quit now…”

Ashley turned his head and chuckled. It wasn’t just Ashley who was suffering from Koi’s complete lack of awareness. Ariel ignored him and readily changed the subject.

“I’m glad you’re doing well. Did Ash recommend this place?”

It was a luxurious and elegant French restaurant, unbelievably chosen by Koi. Was this the place Ashley brought him to before? As if confirming Ariel’s guess, Koi nodded.

“Yeah. It’s where we came together last time, and it’s members-only, so Ash helped me out. He said I could come anytime by mentioning his name.”

“Ah, I see. That’s really great, isn’t it?”

There were two meanings to that, but it didn’t matter whether Koi realized them or not. She could just text him later. As expected, Koi looked at Ashley with a bright face and said,

“Yes, really. Thank you, Ash.”

Ashley lightly nodded and drank his wine. Soon, a seemingly pleasant meal began. Of course, only Koi was actually enjoying it.