The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 395 Kill You 1_1
Huang Xiaojue instantly noticed the sharp gaze on him. He followed it and saw a very fashionable lady intently staring at him. She wasn’t overly made-up, but her tall stature and exceptional aura were unforgettable. He froze for a moment. He had no memory of this person.
Yan Xixi, holding his arm, whispered very softly, "Zhou Ting."
He stiffened. Although he didn’t know Zhou Ting personally, the name was already very familiar to him—she was Wan Donglin’s ex-fiancée, the person Zhou Xiaoxuan and her husband were so eager to curry favor with. During the New Year, Wan Donglin had abducted Yan Xixi. If Zhou Ting and Liu Daqing hadn’t successively intervened, rescuing Yan Xixi wouldn’t have been so easy.
He couldn’t help but take another look at Zhou Ting. She met his gaze, nodding slightly with a small smile. He also politely nodded back. Seeing this exchange, Yan Xixi suddenly felt very uncomfortable for some reason.
However, Zhou Ting’s gaze was already on her. She scanned Yan Xixi from head to toe and then back again, as if attempting to re-evaluate this remarkable woman. Yan Xixi was dazzling, to say the least. Even when she remained silent, standing there, simply smiling softly and batting her eyelashes, it felt as if a major celebrity had made a grand entrance. Zhou Ting even forgot to hide her confusion for a moment. Was this radiant woman really the same one who had been battered and bruised, her face covered in blood, wearing a denim-style sweater, and resembling a live-in housemaid who had suffered severe domestic violence?
All eyes, following Zhou Ting’s gaze, once again landed on Yan Xixi. Despite the brightly lit room, it felt as though the lights inexplicably dimmed a little where she stood, like the moon outshining the multitude of stars.
Especially Zhou Xiaoxuan. For the past few years, her life had centered around extensively studying various luxury brands. She was familiar with all the latest styles and immediately noticed that the dress Yan Xixi wore was from Chanel’s current season’s new collection. The handbag was from the same series, and she was wearing Gucci high heels.
Oddly, Wan Donglin was quite wealthy, but when Yan Xixi was with him, Zhou Xiaoxuan never saw her in any designer clothes. Yan Xixi had always been in jeans and sweaters; even her bags were budget items. But now, with Huang Xiaojue, Yan Xixi had undergone a drastic transformation, vaguely resembling a queen. Even if Huang Xiaojue was a highly-paid professional, even if he was lucky enough to hold stock options in a publicly listed company, could he compare to Wan Donglin? How could he possibly afford to support Yan Xixi’s lavish spending?
In truth, these were merely entry-level basics from luxury brands. Yet, they were like unpolished jade, lightly refined and placed in a beautiful box, instantly causing the whole room to radiate splendor. Little did Zhou Xiaoxuan know, Yan Xixi didn’t own a wardrobe full of designer brands. At most, she possessed three or four such statement outfits, all of them gifts from Huang Xiaojue.
What Zhou Xiaoxuan truly cared about weren’t these luxury items. What was clear was that Huang Xiaojue was willing to spend money on Yan Xixi. A man spending money on you doesn’t necessarily mean he loves you, but a man unwilling to spend money on you definitely doesn’t love you. A person’s time and energy have to be spent somewhere; if not on you, then on someone else. Huang Xiaojue loved Yan Xixi—this was irrefutable proof!
Bitterness and jealousy churned in Zhou Xiaoxuan’s heart as she glared at Yan Xixi, her eyes practically spitting fire.
Yan Xixi was complaining endlessly in her heart, wishing she could turn around and walk away. However, knowing she had no path of retreat, she casually held Huang Xiaojue’s arm, doing her best to appear natural and at ease.
