After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 257: Wait for it, you’re in big trouble!

Wen Ruyue stared blankly at Shen Fanyun, speechless.

After a long moment, Shen Fanyun finally prodded her, and only then did Wen Ruyue snap back to reality.

"Fine. Since you’re courting death, then... let’s have a showdown," Wen Ruyue seethed, gritting her teeth.

She immediately made a phone call. However, this call wasn’t to summon any backers or financial sponsors, but to Capital City to inquire about a personal matter.

After about seven or eight minutes, Wen Ruyue, who had been on the phone the entire time, finally received a definitive answer. "He has indeed come out of retirement," the person on the other end said. "I don’t know what it’s about. Qin Lie, the great lawyer who has been reclusive for years, has appeared out of the blue. What’s going on? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"I’m certain the latest news about Old Master Qin Lie spread ten minutes ago. Many of his disciples and followers plan to ask what happened. If needed, they are willing to support him. That old man’s influence is truly extraordinary, simply awe-inspiring!"

Wen Ruyue’s heart plummeted. A knot of dread formed in her stomach as she hung up the phone, her expression gradually growing dark.

Shen Fanyun wasn’t joking; this was real. Qin Lie has come out of retirement. That titan of the legal world, a man who had been influential for so long, has actually returned just because of a single word from Shen Fanyun? Moreover, Qin Lie’s influence in Capital City is immense and far-reaching, with countless students under his tutelage. Consequently, his sudden reappearance has them all flocking to offer their full support. With such a grand force assembling, I doubt I could even find a lawyer if I really went to court against Shen Fanyun. And even if I did, who would dare take the case? Who could confidently face a living legend like Qin Lie and expect to win?

Wen Ruyue sucked in a sharp breath. Shen Fanyun truly came with ill intentions. To go to such lengths for Lu Feiyan... Is he planning to destroy me in one go?

At this thought, Wen Ruyue felt aggrieved. She had navigated the entertainment industry for many years and built a wide network of connections. When had she ever felt so helpless?

"Fine, I won’t stoop to your level," she declared. "I’ll immediately notify the finance department to fully refund your signing fee.

"Let’s just pretend we never met. Don’t expect to work with me again. From now on, we’ll stay out of each other’s way. You take your path, and I’ll take mine! This is the best I can offer. I hope you have the sense not to push your luck. I, Wen Ruyue, don’t want to cause trouble, but if it comes down to it, you won’t necessarily win."

Wen Ruyue definitely didn’t want to work with Shen Fanyun any longer. This man is clearly up to no good. If I really continue this collaboration, he’ll use every trick in the book to toy with me. What’s more, I’d be toyed with and have no grounds to refuse. After all, this is a film set—everything can be passed off as just part of the act.

"I’m refunding you the money now," Wen Ruyue said as she immediately contacted her finance department.

Shen Fanyun laughed. "Weren’t you calling for backup? Why the sudden change of heart, offering a refund?"

"Heh," Wen Ruyue scoffed, then said forcefully, "It means I’m taking the high road. It shows my magnanimity—that I don’t hold grudges and I’m not willing to let this cause you a massive financial loss. Rest assured, I will refund you in full. I won’t keep a single cent! You should thank your lucky stars you ran into someone as reasonable as me!"

To an outsider, it might have seemed that Wen Ruyue truly understood the bigger picture and was being admirably generous, adhering to the principle of not accepting payment for services not rendered.

"Are you unable to accept it, or are you genuinely backing out?" Shen Fanyun asked, his tone sinister.

Wen Ruyue’s heart lurched. She knew better than anyone that Shen Fanyun had come prepared and meant trouble. He even got Qin Lie involved... I really don’t dare take this money. Still, a person has to save face and find a reason that puts them in a better light.

"I’m already refunding the money, what more do you want?" Wen Ruyue snapped, glaring at him.

Shen Fanyun’s brow furrowed. "One minute you say you’ll do it, the next you won’t. You were happy enough to take the money, but when it’s time to work, it’s nothing but excuses. What do you think a contract is? A blank piece of paper you can sign when you’re happy and tear up when you’re not?

"Refunding the money means nothing happened?" Shen Fanyun nodded, then flashed a dazzling, toothy grin. "Not only will you refund it, but I will also be seeking damages for breach of contract!"

"You—don’t go too far!" Wen Ruyue fumed. This Shen Fanyun!

"How is that going too far? By breaching this contract, do you know how much you’ve delayed me? You think you can just walk away scot-free? Either you get back to work and film your scenes properly today, or you get ready to pay up. The entire crew is waiting around for you. Do you have any idea what kind of losses that amounts to in a single day?"

Wen Ruyue was speechless. If I really breach the contract, with Qin Lie’s skills, I’ll be made to pay through the nose. The damages would be enormous.

Wen Ruyue didn’t care how Shen Fanyun had managed to summon Qin Lie with a single sentence. All that mattered was her current predicament.

"Sister Wen, this guy is clearly just making trouble. Let’s leave, don’t bother with him."

"Isn’t Boss Long in Hangcheng City these days? Let Boss Long handle it!"

"I don’t believe this guy would dare to be so presumptuous with Boss Long here. Come on, let’s go back. We don’t have time to waste on people like him."

Unable to stand it any longer, Li Juan boldly reminded Wen Ruyue.

Wen Ruyue’s eyes lit up. Flustered by her nervousness and her inexperience with such situations, she had completely forgotten about an important friend like Long Qingwen.