The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 263: Love Rival Knocks on the Door 4_1
After a while, Wan Donglin quietly opened the door, finding her sound asleep. He tiptoed to her bedside under the dim light. Her face held a hint of a smile. Perhaps she was having a good dream. One of her hands was sticking out from under the blanket, and he noticed it was a bit cold. He gently pulled the blanket over her.
He was very tired, and the bed felt so inviting with her sleeping on it. However, remembering the cold and disdainful look in her eyes, he forced himself to hold back. Hey, Yan Xixi, I refuse to believe you will maintain this attitude towards me forever.
Besides, is Huang Xiaojue really that great? Just because he was willing to put her name on a property deed? Is half a house really that important? In that case, isn’t the boutique I gifted her far more valuable than a house?
Women’s thoughts are sometimes truly unpredictable.
Even when he expressed his intention to marry her, she remained unmoved. He felt shocked. He was utterly clueless about how to win her over.
He was furious. His pride would not allow him to take advantage of her, so he forced himself to resist the urge, choosing instead to take a seat on the chair opposite the bed.
He sighed to himself. If only she could interact with me as freely and comfortably as she does with her ’online friends’. He secretly wondered, Could it be that I come across as some sort of terrifying monster that makes people want to keep their distance from me?
There had been a mix of rain and snow for several consecutive days. Temperatures were below freezing every day, causing the entire city to sink into unprecedented cold. Wan Donglin stayed at home all day, without stepping outside. Yan Xixi didn’t talk to him or get angry; she just slept and ate. Gradually, the injury on her head healed significantly. However, she was extremely worried. My vacation will end in a few days. If Wan Donglin continues to hold me captive, what can I do? Am I supposed to skip work indefinitely?
Even more strangely, she hadn’t received any calls from Huang Xiaojue. It was as if he had suddenly disappeared, completely disregarding her situation. Not only her, but even Wan Donglin was puzzled. He couldn’t believe that Huang Xiaojue could remain so calm. Has he truly given up and resigned himself to the situation?
This suspicion was swiftly confirmed. As expected, early on the third day, he received a call from his assistant, "Sir, there’s trouble. Someone has accused you of kidnapping. They’ve bypassed the local police and escalated it to higher authorities. Your mother has been notified and is furious. She insists you return home to handle the situation. They even seem to have evidence of your involvement in the alleged kidnapping..."
Wan Donglin’s head started to throb.
So Huang Xiaojue isn’t to be taken lightly after all.
He didn’t dare to delay and ran out immediately.
When Yan Xixi woke up, as usual, she didn’t get out of bed immediately. After some time, she noticed an unusual tranquility in the room. She got out of bed barefoot, the floor heating comforting her feet. She quietly walked to the door, and with a gentle push, it opened. The downstairs hall was empty and deserted.
Has Wan Donglin already left?
The minute this thought crossed her mind, she immediately returned to her room to freshen up and change. Once ready, she grabbed her phone, her heart pounding. If I don’t leave now, when will I?
Just as she was about to open the door, there came a knock. Startled, she cautiously opened it only to find Hu, the cook. Hu whispered, "There’s a lady waiting for you in the living room. She asked you to come downstairs immediately."
She was taken aback. "Who is it?" she whispered.
"I’m not sure who she is. She only said her last name is Zhou."
Zhou! Yan Xixi’s mind went blank. Finally, the biggest trouble has arrived.
