"Sorry to keep you waiting," I said, putting my bag down gently and quickly ordering coffee. I folded my hands in front of my chest.

My plan has just been pushed to the top. My mind is filled with today's work. My time is precious and I don't have much time. I must resolve today's matter as soon as possible.

Jiang Ming looked at me with surprise. I glanced at the screen of my phone and saw the reflection of his face. His skin was creamy, and his lips were red and his teeth were white.

Men really think like animals when they look at the lower half of their faces.

"Little Xin, actually, I've missed you a lot recently." Other than the lecherous look in his eyes, Jiang Ming's eyes were still a little distant.

When I heard his pretentious and friendly tone, I couldn't help but sneer. Then, I went straight to the point, "Have you thought it through? Are you going to return my dowry to me, or do I have to rob you?"

Jiang Ming didn't seem to expect me to be so straightforward, but he suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and played the emotional card at me. "Xiao Xin, we're husband and wife, after all."

"Husband and wife?" I looked at the face that I loved so much in the past, and at this moment, I felt that it was both ironic and laughable." Why didn't you think about the relationship between husband and wife when you asked me to stay in the empty room with other women?"

Jiang Ming was already in the wrong, and now that I have a sharp tongue, I didn't give him any face at all.

Soon, Jiang Ming was at a disadvantage. His face was red, and he couldn't say a word.

Finally, he was no longer willing to pretend. He revealed his true colors and said fiercely to me, "Xiao Yaxin, you don't need to be so shameless."

"The whole world knows that you are a slut. Even if you go to court, what do you think your chances of winning are?" After that, he slammed a brand new bank on the table.

"Here's a hundred thousand yuan. If you want money, take it. If you think it's too little, then take it." I looked at Jiang Ming, who had fallen out with me, and felt more and more sorry for myself.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Jiang's father about your lousy business?" I narrowed my eyes, crossed my arms, and ignored the bank card.

It was as if I had poked Jiang Ming's sore spot. He shivered all over like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

It seemed that Jiang's father was Jiang Ming's weakness.

Just as Jiang Ming and I were in a deadlock, the phone in my handbag vibrated a few times. I picked it up, afraid to miss any information about work.

"If you have something to do, go home quickly." I glanced at the name of the sender again. Why was Jiang Ruochen in such a hurry to see me? Could it be that something had happened at the company?

I yawned tiredly, then picked up my handbag and said proudly, "Think about it. I'll give you two days."

Jiang Ming didn't say anything until I left the coffee shop. Then he caught up with me and grabbed my wrist with his big hand."

"Then let's try." I was no longer the soft persimmon that anyone could pinch. I imitated Jiang Ming and grabbed his wrist, then used all my strength to pull his hand off.

I felt a fierce gaze on my back. He seemed to want to burn a hole in me, but I didn't turn my head. I just sneered and left.

The message was urgent, so I asked the steward to open it faster.

As expected of the butler of the Jiang family. Apart from being able to take care of the things in the house in an orderly manner, he was even good at driving.

Soon, I was sent home.

I hurried into the hall and found Jiang Ruochen sitting alone on the sofa.

With just a glance, I was even more certain that something had happened at the company.

"What's wrong with my plan?" I ran to Jiang Ruochen and asked impatiently.

He seemed to hesitate in the face of my question. He frowned and looked at me, "What?"

Looking at his confused face, I was suddenly stunned. Isn't it because of work?

Just as I was thinking about the reason, Jiang Ruochen suddenly stood up and said, "Come, I'll take you out for a while."

"Alright." I guessed what was going to happen next as I followed him into the car.

I thought about a million things, but I didn't expect to go back to the old house. In the past, every New Year, Jiang Ming would bring me here and pretend to be extremely loving in front of my parents.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel nauseous in my heart.

However... Looking at the exquisitely carved wooden door in front of me, I still felt a bit scared. This place used to be my nightmare, and I still can't get over it.

The things behind that door always make people fall to the ground if they aren't careful.

"It's okay." Jiang Ruochen could always see my dilemma. He reached out and patted my shoulder.

I nodded under his gaze.

Jiang Ruochen led me in. This place was still the same as before. It had changed. There were only people walking around here and there.

"You're here?" Before we could even stand still, a deep and honest voice sounded. I knew it was Grandpa Jiang.

"Father." Jiang Ruochen slowly walked towards the voice, bowed slightly to show his courtesy, and then sat down.

Just as I was about to call him uncle, the other party smiled and said, "Why did you bring Yaxin with you? Didn't I call you alone?"

I looked at the fake smile on the man's face and was stunned for a moment. Was this still the serious but kind Jiang's father I remembered?

"Yaxin, why don't you go back first? Ruochen and I have something to talk about." Although Jiang's father had a smile on his face the entire time, I was still embarrassed by the sudden order to leave.

I pursed my lips and was about to say goodbye when a warm hand grabbed me.

Jiang Ruochen pushed me onto the sofa and poured me a glass of water. Then he turned his head, ignored Jiang's father's words, and asked, "Father, what do you want from me?"

"Ruochen, you know who you are! The CEO of the company! How could you make such a scandal over a woman! Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

"I thought you were much better than Second Boy! I wanted to pass the company to you! But you disappoint me again and again! What are you trying to do?!"

"Can you take a look at Jiang Ming! He's doing so well in the business world! He's also a first-class person! Everyone says he's good!"

Jiang's father's words were not only a reprimand to Jiang Ruochen, but also a slap to my face, as if everything that had happened was because of me!