Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 578

Moreover, before they came today, Ye Shilong had repeatedly instructed Zheng Cai at home to keep a close eye on Ye Tong.

It would be good if someone at the banquet took a fancy to Ye Tong today.

After all, her reputation was already what it was.

If no one took a liking to her, she still had to behave herself.

In Ye Shilong’s view, Ye Tong lacked Ye Yuning’s intelligence and was prone to causing trouble.

If that happened, he really wouldn’t know where to hide his face.

Zheng Cai naturally didn’t dare let Ye Tong cause any trouble either and had given her various instructions before they left the house. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Now, seeing Ye Tong being somewhat unruly at the banquet, Zheng Cai’s expression immediately darkened.

Ye Tong felt uncomfortable under Zheng Cai’s glare.

"I... I was looking for Ye Yuning."

"What do you want with her?" As soon as Zheng Cai heard it was about Ye Yuning, her tone grew even harsher.

"Mom, did you see Xiao Seventh Master?" Ye Tong asked.

"What for?" Zheng Cai snapped.

Ye Tong fell silent.

"You’re not still thinking of targeting Xiao Seventh Master, are you?" Zheng Cai’s expression turned grim.

Doesn’t she know her own standing? Whose attention does she think she can catch?

Zheng Cai was furious.

If it weren’t for this occasion, I would have been tempted to hit her right now.

Ye Tong explained, "I’ve always seen Ye Yuning getting close to Xiao Seventh Master before, but he didn’t bring her here."

"No! Ye Yuning is married. What kind of relationship could she possibly have with Xiao Seventh Master? Shut your mouth!" Zheng Cai exclaimed, panicking.

She used to enjoy the gossip Ye Tong brought back, but not now. This was about Xiao Seventh Master, after all—one couldn’t just discuss him carelessly!

Ye Tong wanted to voice her suspicions about the relationship between Ye Yuning and Xiao Seventh Master.

But Zheng Cai shot her a scathing look. "If you don’t behave, you’ll leave this place immediately."

What ignorance, daring to spread such gossip!

And so, after Zheng Cai’s scolding, Ye Tong didn’t dare utter another word.

However, Zheng Cai also vaguely felt something was off. Ye Yuning had mentioned offending the Xiao Family last time.

She didn’t know if Ye Yuning’s words were true.

But no one at the banquet today was discussing related matters, and they didn’t dare to inquire casually.

In the time that followed, Zheng Cai didn’t allow Ye Tong to leave her side for a moment, fearing she might cause more trouble.

「On Ye Yuning’s side.」

At two-thirty, she received a call from Butler Zhong of the Xiao Family, asking her to come downstairs.

"Does your old master have time to see me today?" Ye Yuning inquired.

Only then did she remember that today was Elder Xiao’s birthday banquet.

The Xiao Family would undoubtedly be busy the entire day, as grand banquets for families of their stature typically lasted from morning till night.

Butler Zhong replied, "That is not something Miss Ye should concern herself with. Please come down first."

Ye Yuning was speechless.

Truth be told, I don’t want to go!

Xiao Linye must be at the old Xiao residence today.

Since the truth came out, we’ve barely seen each other. My heart aches, and the thought of actually seeing him fills me with dread.

If we met, I wouldn’t know what to say.

Although it wasn’t really my fault, the situation did arise because of me.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "I understand. I’ll come down right away."

She hung up the phone.

Ye Yuning picked up the water cup in front of her and took a large gulp.

The heaviness in my chest is still there!

Just as she was about to leave, Chen Wei approached, holding documents that needed her signature.

Seeing her grab her bag and prepare to leave, Chen Wei was momentarily startled. "Boss, are you going out?" she asked.

Ye Yuning replied, "Mm, I probably won’t be back today."

"Oh, okay!" Chen Wei nodded.

It was a good thing the documents weren’t urgent. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome for Ye Yuning to leave just like that.

Ye Yuning went down to the garage.

Butler Zhong stood respectfully before a stretched Passat.

Seeing this car, Ye Yuning’s heart wavered. This must be the car Xiao Linye has been driving all this time.

He really went to great lengths, driving a car typically used by the Xiao Family’s butler, all to deceive me.

Everyone said that to protect Xiao Shuo, she had concealed her identity and married his seventh uncle, intending to embarrass not only Xiao Shuo but the entire Xiao Family.

Yet, no one knew that I was also the one who had been deceived, and far more disastrously so.

During my marriage with Xiao Linye, he was constantly sabotaging my studio! Many of my studio’s projects were lost because of him. He even joined forces with Qin Jinchuan to scheme against me!

When I really think about it, I’m the one who has suffered the greater loss.

Suddenly, an immense wave of grievance washed over Ye Yuning.

"Miss Ye, please get in the car." Seeing Ye Yuning standing still some distance away, Butler Zhong spoke, his tone respectful yet tinged with coldness.

Ye Yuning said nothing and simply got into the car.

Throughout the ride, Ye Yuning remained silent. Butler Zhong had thought she would at least ask about Xiao Linye.

Yet, not a word was spoken for the entire journey.

When they arrived at the entrance to the Xiao Family estate, Ye Yuning looked at the imposing gates, where a multitude of luxury cars were parked.

This was the kind of wealthy and powerful household that countless young women in Upper City dreamed of entering.

She had been here once before. But back then, because she looked down on Xiao Shuo, even the finest place couldn’t catch her eye.

I never imagined that one day I would return here, and in such a manner.