Becoming The Bigshot's Only Love After Breaking Her Engagement-Chapter 484: If It’s a Love-Struck Mind

Ningwan came out from inside, and when Zhan Hanjue saw her, he immediately took a few steps forward to meet her.

"It’s great to see you as soon as I came out."

Ningwan leaned into his arms and hugged him.

Zhan Hanjue smiled and said, "Rest assured, no matter where you go, I’ll always be waiting here for you."

"Yeah, I know, but hearing you say it still makes me happy," Ningwan smiled and said.

"Let’s go back. Didn’t you say you wanted to try the Philadelphia-style crispy roast duck? I’ve already had it prepared," Zhan Hanjue said, taking her hand as they got into the car.

Once in the car, Ningwan languidly leaned against his shoulder.

She rarely acted this way, so Zhan Hanjue knew she must have had some conversation with Tang Xiaowan inside. That’s why she was like this now.

However, he didn’t question it, just put his arm around her shoulder to give her support.

"Don’t worry, I’m okay."

After the car had driven for a while, Ningwan suddenly spoke softly.

Zhan Hanjue acknowledged with an "Mmm," gently patting her shoulder. "It’s good that you’re okay. With me here, no matter what it is, you can tell me."

"I’ve untangled the knot in my heart. I won’t think about it anymore. No matter what, it’s her choice. It’s just that many things went wrong from the start, so everything went wrong step by step," Ningwan murmured.

Zhan Hanjue didn’t say anything. He didn’t quite understand, but at that moment, she didn’t need him to understand. She just needed a listener, someone to hear her out.

Sure enough, after expressing her thoughts, Ningwan felt much better and rose from his shoulder.

Looking out the car window, she said, "The changes in Philadelphia over the past few years have been significant."

She remembered that the place outside used to be barren, but now high-rises stood tall.

A little further ahead should be the place where Wan Yufeng had people detain her. It seemed that place had also been developed into a commercial area.

"Is that place where I was held captive back then?" Ningwan wasn’t too sure, having only spent a short time there.

Zhan Hanjue nodded, "Philadelphia has developed rapidly in the past two years, and this area has been fully developed. Wan Tianyi deserves credit for that; he’s more capable than Wan Yufeng. It’s just that his methods are more ruthless, leading to the situation today."

Ningwan frowned slightly, recalling when she asked Tang Xiaowan if she had any message for Wan Tianyi before leaving.

Tang Xiaowan was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Forget it, there’s nothing to say. Between him and me... neither owes anything to the other." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"What are you thinking about?"

Zhan Hanjue saw she was a little lost in thought and asked softly.

Ningwan snapped back to reality, shook her head, and said, "Nothing, just that with the Lin Group so sizable, I wonder what will happen next. The Wan Family..."

"Lin Yue?"

Ningwan abruptly stopped, looking at Zhan Hanjue in surprise. They both spoke a name in unison.

Still, Zhan Hanjue patted Ningwan’s hand soothingly, "Forget it, there’s no need to be too concerned."

Ningwan looked worried, muttering softly, "I’m afraid his influence will grow and pose a threat to you."

Zhan Hanjue laughed and said, "I’ve done a lot of work to deal with the Wan Family. Even if Lin Yue takes over, it won’t pose too big a threat to me. Rest assured on that point. Your husband isn’t as weak as you think."

"Alright, since you say so, I’ll put my mind at ease," Ningwan smiled.

Actually, if Lin Yue really did this, it would be the same as how Zhan Hanjue acted towards him back then.

It’s just that Zhan Hanjue genuinely wanted to manage the Lin Group for him. But if he takes over the Wan Family now, his ultimate goal is unknown.

Supposedly, Wan Tianning and Wan Tianci are also heirs, so whether Lin Yue can control the Wan Group depends on whether Wan Tianning and Wan Tianci are willing to relinquish power.

However, Wan Tianci is still young and probably can’t decide.

Given Wan Tianning’s fondness for Lin Yue, Lin Yue might easily succeed.

But these are not issues they need to worry about.

Wan Tianning is already over eighteen, an adult, and has been in the entertainment industry for many years. If it’s a matter of emotions, there’s nothing they can do.

"Boss, we’ve arrived."

The driver parked the car and opened the door for them.

Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue got out.

Ningwan had been to this restaurant once a few years ago and found it delicious. Zhan Hanjue remembered it, and it was rare that this restaurant was still here, just newly renovated and more pleasing to the eye than before.

"Oh, you must be a relative of Mrs. Wan!"

As soon as Ningwan walked in, the waiter saw her and was surprised, immediately asking.

Ningwan smiled, "Sorry, I’m not."

"Sorry, sorry, please come in," the waiter paused and then quickly apologized with a smile.

Ningwan’s quick denial aroused suspicion.

But the waiter didn’t dare ask more; after all, the guests were there to dine, not to be interrogated.

She couldn’t act like a police officer, questioning them endlessly.

"Find us a private room."

The hall was crowded, so Zhan Hanjue suggested to the waiter.

Both were outstandingly attractive, the type that drew extra attention wherever they went.

However, Ningwan’s appearance was very much like Tang Xiaowan’s.

Tang Xiaowan had been in Philadelphia for many years, and she must have frequented restaurants like this century-old establishment.

There would likely be people recognizing her, and constant mentions might make Ningwan feel sad.

But the waiter said, "I’m sorry, sir, all our private rooms are booked. There’s only room in the hall. If you mind, there’s nothing we can do."

Zhan Hanjue looked at Ningwan.

Ningwan shrugged and said, "Of course, I don’t mind. The hall is fine."

"How could sister sit in the hall? I have a private room upstairs. If you don’t mind, you can join me,"

Someone suddenly came downstairs, smiling as they spoke to Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue.

"Lin Yue?"

Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue frowned, surprised to see Lin Yue there.

"Please come upstairs," Lin Yue said again.

Ningwan looked at Zhan Hanjue, who nodded at her.

Ningwan understood and went upstairs with him, entering Lin Yue’s private room.

He had booked the best room, and the decor was pleasing. Notably, there were only the three of them, but the room could easily accommodate twenty, with a large round table already set with dishes.

Many of which were Ningwan’s favorites, just looking at them made her mouth water.

"The roast duck hasn’t been served yet; it’s best freshly out of the oven," Lin Yue said.

Ningwan snorted with a laugh, "You even found out my taste, really not easy."

Lin Yue laughed and said, "Sister likes it too? It turns out you and Tianning are sisters, even liking the same things. Tianning will be here soon. This table was originally prepared for her."

Ningwan: "..."

Her expression turned slightly awkward, feeling a bit embarrassed.