“Are you skipping work again? Senna, did I raise you to be useless? You’re going to abandon your responsibilities for some meaningless exhibition?” Mr. Zhang’s voice boomed through the phone, uncaring if it hurt the ears on the other end. “Dad, this is not meaningless. It will benefit us because the one inviting me is Madam Li.” “Madam Li? Which Li?” “Dad, don’t you know Tiffany Li?” Senna clarified. “You’re lying to me, right? Didn’t you offend Tiffany Li by not attending her event? Do you know how hard it was for me to get that invitation? Now, you’re saying she contacted you herself? That makes no sense.” “I knew you wouldn’t believe me. You can have someone follow me to the exhibition. If I’m lying, I’ll resign from my position,” Senna firmly assured him. “Your bet’s not bad. Remember your promise!” Mr. Zhang warned. The old man ended the call first. Senna had anticipated his reaction. In the past, she had been forced out of the company when she had children. It was clear h
"No thanks, I don't want to bother you," Senna politely declined. "I don't—" Belinda wrapped her arm around Evander's, "Honey, her hand is just a minor injury, not a broken bone. We have plenty of drivers here, just ask one of them to take her! You also have a lot of work at the office, right?" Senna felt relieved; it seemed Belinda's jealousy had its perks after all. "That's right, I can go with a driver." Senna hurriedly left the room. She requested a driver who had become her go-to person. "Please take me to the art exhibition in City T quickly." "Sure thing, ma'am." "We need to arrive before 10." "Ma'am, isn't there an art exhibition in the capital too? Why do you have to go all the way to City T?" Normally, Senna would scold a driver who asked too many questions and wanted to interfere in her Master's affairs, but Senna had to win over the servants. She calmly answered the question, "My friend chose to make an appointment there." The driver nodded. He didn't ask
"There's no need, I don't want to trouble you," Senna declined politely. "Thanks to you, I got a lucky break this time," Senna said, looking at the man in front of her. "Why are you suddenly thanking me? Oh, is it because of the painting? Are you that happy your painting finally made it to the exhibition?" the man guessed after thinking about what might have prompted the sudden gratitude. "I'll help you get that chance again." "You don't need to do that anymore, President Yan. I’ve found another partner for it. Thanks to you." President Yan's face darkened. "Have you found another man to help you? Is it because I pressured you that you're mad at me?" "No, it's not that. Madam Li gave me a beneficial offer." "Madam Li? I remember, you wanted her support to become the most powerful woman in high society, right?" President Yan began to understand. "Correct." "You're thanking me for that?" "Yes, if you hadn't helped spread my painting, I wouldn't have gotten Mrs. Li's ad
"Why are you so sure about that?" President Yan probed. Belinda, unaware of his intentions, replied nonchalantly, "Because I've made sure Evander will do whatever I want just by..." She trailed off. President Yan kept his curious gaze on her. "Just by what?" "You don't need to know. What's important is that I won't be discarded like you. You'd better find a way to get Senna Zhang to fall into your arms and leave Evander." Belinda hurried away, almost revealing her secret. If it got out, all her efforts could fail. President Yan smirked, pondering. "Looks like that foolish girl might be useful after all." *** "Tell me! Why did you lie to me?" Evander interrogated Senna in the car. "From now on, you won't go anywhere without me." Evander had been suspicious from the start. This woman had even avoided the car he sent to track her, clearly hiding something. Now, he wouldn't let her out of his sight. "Evander Qin, do you want to treat me like a prisoner?" Senna felt anx
Evander, I've told you, I was just guessing. Let go! If you do this, I will—" Evander cut off Senna. "You will what? Are you going to take the camera from my car and record a video to spread it on the internet?" He tightened his grip on Senna's chin, making it difficult for her to speak. His intense gaze and firm hold triggered Senna's mind to drift back to her past traumas. Unconsciously, tears streamed down from her clear eyes. "Please, let me go." Images of past abuses and violence inflicted by Evander haunted her again. No matter how strong she appeared, the specter of her past trauma always loomed. Evander showed surprise at her sorrowful tears. "Why are you crying? Is this another one of your tricks?" Senna didn't reply, her eyes betraying fear. Evander released his hold on her. "Stop crying! I don't like women like you who cry just because I force them to do—" Slap! Evander was taken aback. The woman who had been trembling in fear moments ago now dared to slap
Senna's face paled upon hearing Evander's sudden call. Without saying much, she promptly ended the call.Her hand trembled slightly, and she repeatedly took deep breaths to calm herself."Senna, are you deaf? Open up!" Evander's shout grew more impatient. Senna slowly opened the door.He immediately shoved her body, even spinning her around and slamming her against the wall forcefully."What's gotten into you, Evander?" Senna frowned, holding back the pain shooting through her back."Are you going to pretend you don't know about this? I've been suspicious from the start because your strange behaviors were part of your cunning plan with President Yan, wasn't it?" Evander stared at Senna with disbelief."What are you talking about? I have no idea what you mean!" Senna looked at Evander with astonishment.Evander smirked cynically. "Oh, so now you're pretending not to know? Enough games, Senna! If it weren't for you holding me back, I would have been at the office when the client called,
"Honey!" Belinda tried to mask her anxiety as she wrapped her arm around Evander’s. "I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Finally, I found you." Evander brushed her arm off. "Don’t change the subject. Tell me, was this your fault? Did you deliberately withhold important information from me?" "How could I do that? I even—" "I contacted S Corporation. They said they reached out to you earlier. Why, Belinda? Why did you do this?" "Honey, forgive me. I forgot that—" "Belinda, how long have you been my secretary? Yet you make a mistake like this, or did you do it on purpose?" "No, I swear—oh, my head, it’s spinning." Belinda clutched her head and nearly collapsed. Evander quickly supported her. "I'm sorry for causing you this much stress. Come on, I’ll take you to your room." Evander steadied her, ready to escort her. "Wait! Are you just going to leave?" Senna stopped Evander. Evander reluctantly turned. "What do you want? Make it quick! Can’t you see Belinda is unwell?"
"Then what is this?" Evander demanded, holding up the sketch he had taken from behind Senna’s back.Senna’s eyes widened with panic as she reached for the drawing. "It’s nothing, just a doodle! Give it back!" she pleaded, trying to snatch it from Evander’s grasp."Really? If it’s nothing, why are you so anxious?" Evander retorted sharply, flipping the paper over to examine it.Quickly, Senna grabbed it back. "It’s not important! You need my help negotiating, right? Fine, I’ll arrange it. I have a project with Company S, and I can bring you up during our meeting." Reluctantly, Senna offered her assistance to protect her secret.Evander’s suspicion deepened. "Why the sudden change of heart? What’s on that paper that’s so crucial? Tell me.""I told you, it’s just a doodle. Let’s not dwell on it. Isn’t it more important that I agreed to help you?" Senna responded."How can I trust you? You initially refused, and this project was secured by your lover," Evander pressed.Annoyed, Senna snap
"Good morning, my wife!" Evander greeted her gently.Senna, who had just woken up, eyed him warily. "What’s with you? Don’t smile like that. Whatever you’re planning, I’m not doing it again this morning.""Why would you think that? I’m just greeting my wife. Unless, of course, you’re the one who wants it again?" Evander's lips curved into a mischievous smile."Not a chance. Let’s stop with the nonsense. Just tell me how you plan to get my proposal accepted by Z Corporation," Senna demanded, her tone sharp."It’s still morning. Can’t we have breakfast first? There’s plenty of time to talk about business later." Evander offered her a plate of American breakfast.Senna hesitated but took the plate. "Evander, I’m serious. Stop dodging the question!""My wife, why are you so impatient? Fine, I’ll tell you. The CEO of Z Corporation, Ren Zhou, is attending a party. I’ll get you an invitation and introduce you to him."Senna eyed him suspiciously. "Is that really your best plan? How can I tru
Evander felt a heavy weight on his shoulders as he watched the press conference, where Mr. Zhang officially announced his resignation and handed over his position to Senna. She had successfully taken control of the company. "If it’s like this, Senna won’t need me anymore. How can I prove myself to her now?" Evander muttered to himself. Meanwhile, Mr. Zhang addressed the media, "After careful consideration, I’ve decided to step back from the business world and fully hand over my position to Senna." A journalist suddenly asked, "Mr. Zhang, is this a form of compensation for Ms. Senna? Are you acknowledging what you’ve done to her?" Senna quickly interrupted, "Please, let’s not discuss that right now!" Mr. Zhang and Senna left the conference room. Although Mr. Zhang wanted to respond, he could only vent his frustration later. "Why did you end it so quickly? Are you afraid people will find out you fabricated the story about me sending hitmen?" "Dad, I was actually helping you
Her secretary asked Senna, "Ma'am, should I arrange for better security for your meeting with Mr. Zhang? I'm worried you might get hurt again.""No need, it's at a location I choose. Book a restaurant and install hidden cameras. If my father tries anything, we'll broadcast it all," Senna replied confidently."But Ma'am, are you really willing to risk yourself? Why not send someone else?" the secretary asked, concerned."I can't. I have to handle this myself. Don't worry, I'm used to taking his hits and other vile actions!" Senna said with a stoic expression.***The meeting day arrived, and the tension was palpable as Senna and Mr. Zhang faced each other.Mr. Zhang clenched his fists but greeted Senna gently. "How are you? You should have let me send a better doctor."Senna responded with a sneer, "No need for pleasantries. I know you don't truly care about me. Acting nice in front of me won't change anything!""Senna, you!" The Second Master of Zhang held his brother back. "Brother
"Senna Zhang, you know how worried I am about you, yet you're just playing around?" Evander, rushing in, was taken aback by the sight, his anger flaring."Did I ask you to worry and come to the hospital? Oh, you must have done it for my dad, right? Go ahead, report to him or spread it online," Senna replied indifferently."Senna, don't you understand how much I care about you? You don't need to go this far. What if someone finds out?" Evander said."That's my business. Just leave! I don't want to see a traitor like you!" Senna retorted."I can help you get the company!"Senna smirked dismissively. "Someone who ruined all my plans is now offering help? You must be joking. You were even kicked out of your own company.""Don't underestimate me. If I can take back my company, will you believe me?"Senna looked at Evander skeptically. "What makes you so confident? You said the same thing before, but now your uncle and cousin are running the company. What are you doing about it?"Evander cl
Evander's sneer widened at Senna's comment. "If I wanted to kill you, it wouldn’t be here. Get out, now!" He exited the car first.Senna hesitated before opening the car door. The night breeze brushed her skin, sending chills down her spine as Evander headed towards a building.Her breath was heavy, torn between relief at the sight of a receptionist and anxiety about Evander's plans in such a place.Evander grasped her hand. "Come on, I've booked a room for us.""Evander, are you sure about staying at this small hotel? We should just head back to the capital," Senna whispered. "Aren't you afraid of ghosts haunting this place?""You watch too many horror movies. Relax, nothing's going to happen. It's better we stay. It's late; you don’t want an accident from driving drowsy, do you?"Senna swallowed hard, worry still clinging. "Fine, but only for one night."Evander smiled, satisfied. "Of course, just one night."They arrived at a room. "Here’s your room!"Senna entered first, followed
Senna stared at the man with a piercing gaze. "Is it possible that you and Evander..."The man chuckled softly. "Mrs. Senna, it seems you've finally realized."Senna struggled to control her anger. "Mr. Seo, did you also record our conversations and give them to Evander?"The man nodded. "Yes, my godson asked for it. How could I refuse him?"Senna seethed. "So, you both trapped me!"Senna felt a small relief knowing she didn’t rely heavily on Mr. Seo to bring down Evander. No wonder he was so slow to help with that. However, this did little to temper her rage."Mrs. Senna, if you want to destroy your father, use Evander. If you become a good wife and win his love, he will help you get anything you want!""Mr. Seo, that’s pointless. I'm not good at seducing," Senna replied.Mr. Seo grinned. "Really? Didn’t you seduce Yan to the point he couldn't leave you? You could do the same with Evander. It would be even better if you gave the Qin family a grandchild."Senna glared at Mr. Seo with
"Evander Qin, you're truly cunning. How did you get this recording?" Senna was shocked. She had thought she was in a safe place. How could this have leaked? Evander Qin smiled mysteriously. "There's nothing I can't do if I set my mind to it. You know this information will destroy you. You have no choice but to do what I want!" Senna felt pressured, but she refused to yield to Evander. "No. I won't obey you." "Fine. I'll go in and expose everything. Isn't the voting about to start? Get ready to lose your position!" Evander flashed a sly grin. He stepped forward, but Senna grabbed his arm. "Alright, I'll do it. What do you want? Do you want me to help you regain control of your company or all your assets?" "That's not what I want from you. I can take all that myself." "Just say it! Don't waste my time." "I want you to call off the divorce!" Evander demanded firmly. Senna stared at him suspiciously. "What are you planning? Is this part of your revenge? Change your demand!" "Senn
Over the past month, Senna had meticulously prepared for her second act of revenge. Now, she was on the brink of achieving her goal. Mr. Zhang burst through the door suddenly. "Senna Zhang, what is the meaning of this? Are you planning a meeting to oust me?" "How could I possibly remove you, Dad? I've always been obedient to you. Why don't you ask Uncle about this? He's the one orchestrating everything. Isn't he the chairman of the board?" Mr. Zhang clenched his fists. "There's no way my brother would do this. Senna, listen to me, even if I'm ousted, you must help me hold on. If necessary, refuse the CEO position and say you're content being the executive president! If you try anything funny, watch out!" Mr. Zhang stormed out, seething with anger. A sly smile played on Senna's lips. "Dad, you can act dominant for now, but you won't control me any longer after this." *** The meeting began with a heated debate between those supporting Senna and those still loyal to Mr. Zhang. Sen
Senna looked at cousin Evander fiercely, "I have no problem with marriage, as long as you are ready for me to get rid of you like that cousin of yours." "Hey, do you have a habit like that? Then no one will ever marry you." "That's my own choice, what's it to you. Hear this! If you don't do what I want, I can also kick you out and take over the company by myself," Senna said sternly. "Senna, you're so arrogant. When the Zhang family is ruined then you'll regret rejecting my offer and I won't give you--" "You won't give me any shares? Well, prepare for even greater destruction until your family company can't rise again!" "Hey, don't say that! Alright! I'll do what you want." "Why didn't you say so earlier? You need to hurry up and take care of everything." Senna got up and left the man. When Senna walked out, someone suddenly grabbed her hand which made her surprised. "Why are you grabbing me?" "Get in the car, I have something to tell you!" Senna stared at him in surprise. T