As long as Si Yuheng doesn’t approach Xiaoxiao, doesn’t suggest going to see Xiaoxiao, everything can be endured!

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Near the end of her shift, Liang Anya finished organizing her work and was about to shut down her computer when the QQ chat box popped up again:

"Finished work? Are you heading home?"

She was irritated and really didn’t want to reply, but company policy required her to respond to client messages, so she reluctantly typed: "This doesn’t seem to be work-related, Mr. Si."

Yet the man acted as though he didn’t care about her response and sent another message: "I’m outside, passing by your company in a bit. I’ll give you a ride home, and on the way, we can carefully discuss the renovation details."

"Mr. Si, work-related matters can be discussed during office hours! There’s no need for private discussions."

"Maintaining close contact and a friendly relationship with a client, understanding their taste and preferences—shouldn’t that be what a designer does? If you don’t know my preferences, how can you design something to my satisfaction?"

Doesn’t his hand get tired typing so much?

She gritted her teeth, her slender fingers poised over the keyboard, ready to refuse, when Boss Ma walked behind her and grabbed her hand: "Xiao Liang, what are you doing? Don’t tell me you’re going to reject him!"

Evidently, the twenty-inch computer screen had displayed their conversation clearly enough for Boss Ma to read.

"Boss, I’ve already finished work. There’s no need to discuss business matters privately after hours, right?"

"Oh, Xiao Liang!" Boss Ma was anxious. "This is a big client. Forget that he’s just offering to drive you home to discuss work—even if he wanted you to go to his house and talk behind closed doors, you’d better agree! You’ll get paid overtime. Don’t go offending the client!"

Under her boss’s hawk-like scrutiny, Liang Anya had no choice but to reluctantly type "Okay" on the keyboard.

Only then did Boss Ma leave, satisfied.

Once Boss Ma walked away, Liang Anya grabbed her bag and hurried off.

The man probably hadn’t arrived at the company yet, so she seized the chance to make a quick escape.

Just as she stepped out of the office building, a black sedan sped into view and screeched to a halt!

The passenger door swung open, pushed by the driver.

"Get in," Si Yuheng’s uniquely-colored eyes turned to her, carrying a commanding intensity.

Shit! Missed the chance!

Liang Anya clenched her fists tightly.

His patience was limited: "Should I personally go upstairs to find your boss and have him invite you into the car?"

Using Boss Ma to threaten her?! Her fists clenched tighter, but unable to resist, she got into the car, though she didn’t fasten her seatbelt. Quick as lightning, she snatched the car key out. "Mr. Si, there’s no need to take me home. Whatever work you want to discuss, we can talk about it here in the car."

His eyes narrowed, his tone tinged with humor as though mocking her intentions: "Afraid I’ll take you home and find out where you live? Afraid I’ll interact with my daughter? Should I call you stupid or clueless? I already know where you work. Do you really think I don’t know where you live? If I wanted to pay you a visit, I could do so anytime, anywhere. Why would I need to go through these motions?"

She gritted her teeth: "I’ve told you, Xiaoxiao isn’t your daughter! How many times do I have to say it? Si Yuheng, your obsession is truly beyond cure!"

His smile faded as his slender fingers reached out and gripped her chin, silencing her defiant mouth as he spoke coldly: "Look me in the eye and say again that Xiaoxiao isn’t mine."

Her breath caught. Could this man have discovered something? No...

He must be trying to provoke her!

She held her breath, mustered her courage, and met his chilling gaze that seemed able to control her with its sheer force: "It doesn’t matter if I say it once or ten thousand times; Xiaoxiao isn’t your daughter, never was! Her father is Jiang Pinhao, the man I’ve loved since university."

His icy gaze pierced her like a blade, as though it could carve open her heart. Amid her tense breaths, however, he said nothing and simply released her chin.

The DNA report had already come back. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

As he suspected, that soft, smiling baby who grinned at him the first time they met was unquestionably his daughter.

A few months ago, this woman had joined forces with her brother while he wasn’t around, deceived that fool Kasey, and secretly made off with his seed.

In truth, he could have thrown the report in her face, but he deliberately chose not to.

He wanted her to admit it herself, clutching his sleeve and crying as she confessed that Xiaoxiao was indeed his blood!

"Since you have no work to discuss, I’ll be leaving now!" She turned to open the door but discovered it was locked. Startled, she gasped!

"Do you think pulling out the car key changes anything?"

"What do you want? Since there’s no business to discuss, let me out!" She shook the door forcefully.

He grabbed her collar, like an eagle snatching a chick, effortlessly lifting her into his grasp!

"Wh-what are you trying to do—"

"Didn’t you say Xiaoxiao isn’t my child? Fine, then give me another one!" His brutish audacity broke all limits.

What kind of lunatic is this—a total psychopath!

She struggled fiercely, her mind flashing with cunning ideas as she resisted his attack, sneering: "You should know your own body better than anyone! Still talking about having children?! You should’ve realized ages ago that Xiaoxiao couldn’t possibly be yours! Si Yuheng, you can’t even father a child!"

The hand holding her froze, and the atmosphere behind her turned cold. She swiftly dodged away, curling up in a corner as she saw the frostiness of his expression intensify: "How do you know about this?"

"Kasey told me." Since she’d already said it, she didn’t care if they turned on each other.

The coldness on his face disappeared, replaced by a sneer curling at his lips. Far from feeling humiliated, he seemed to grow fiercer because of her words. Closing the distance between them, he leaned in close, stopping just a hair’s breadth from her nose:

"Alright. Then why don’t you test it again and find out once and for all whether I can or can’t father a child?"

With that, his hand slid down her slender waist, roughly pressing her back into his chest, while his other hand adjusted the passenger seat recliner downward.

"Ah..." Liang Anya’s body sank into the curve of the seat. Realizing what was happening, she kicked and fought with all her might!

Just as she was shouting to no avail, someone began pounding on the car window!

"Bang—bang—" The noise echoed repeatedly.

To her delight and near tears, she propped herself up against the seat, looked out the window, and recognized the person outside. It was Jiang Pinhao!

The car windows were coated with anti-explosion film, so the person outside couldn’t see in, and the vehicle’s soundproofing was excellent.

Unaware of what was happening inside, Jiang Pinhao, sensing Liang Anya’s presence, knocked urgently and drew the attention of passersby on the street.

"Anya! Are you in there? Anya!"

Fuck! Si Yuheng cursed under his breath, finally rising from her with evident irritation, breathing heavily before unlocking the car.