His wife's pregnancy bump disappeared, and Mr. Huo was going crazy missing her.

A wave of pressure washed over her, Huo Yanbei's sharp eyes fixed on hers. He rattled off a string of excuses, but focused on one question: "How did you know I would run for office? You... investigated me?"

The candidacy has not been officially announced yet; it is only in the planning stage and is known only to insiders. How could she know?

"Huh?" Once again, she blurted out, a little flustered, "I was just guessing! I haven't investigated you, we're not close!"

Hmm...not familiar with each other!

In her previous life, she and Huo Yanbei had several encounters, but each one ended badly.

The last time they met was two years later, when she became his fake bride and shared a bed with him for seven days.

Hmm... He has a great physique, fair skin, a scar on the left side of his abs, and when he's asleep... he likes to hug people.

There's another side to it!

Good heavens, are we not familiar with each other?

Qiao Mian wished she could dig these messy memories out of her mind.

The more guilty she felt, the less confident she became, resulting in a soft, bubbly voice: "We're really not that close, so, Mr. Huo, I can't marry you..."

"In that case," Huo Yanbei's cold, sculpted profile slowly curved into a mocking smile, "The door is over there, please proceed."

"..."

If she leaves, wouldn't this day be wasted?

He was clearly using a feigned retreat as a tactic to advance!

They were certain she wouldn't give up on Qiuling Hospital!

villain!

While secretly complaining, Qiao Mian also began to have new plans.

As Huo Yanbei turned to leave, she suddenly grabbed his long legs: "Mr. Huo, I can sign, but it will cost a different price."

"..."

Suddenly being hugged, Huo Yanbei stiffened. The long fingers of his hand hanging by his side curled up, his thumb and forefinger pinching the corner of his pajamas.

He was wearing a silk nightgown, the fabric thin, soft, and sheer. Her chest was pressed against his legs, and he could clearly feel the soft warmth seeping through the fabric and burning his skin. This strange yet uncontrollable feeling made him very uncomfortable!

I also find it disgusting!

That damn woman always knows how to take advantage of him!

He doesn't have selective amnesia.

At their first meeting, he unintentionally helped her, and she not only bit his lip until it bled, but also scratched his face!

When they met again, she climbed into his bed, dressed provocatively, wanting to sleep with him!

This time, she herself came to discuss the deal with ulterior motives, yet she put on a conflicted and innocent act!

Playing hard to get?

Thinking of this, Huo Yanbei disgustedly pulled away from her groping hand, lowered his eyes, stared at her hopeful gaze, and suddenly became interested, raising an eyebrow and saying, "Tell me about it."

Qiao Mian squinted and smiled sweetly: "I want you to draft a will, just in case one day... cough cough! I'm not greedy, I only want one-sixth of your property."

As the saying goes, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," and "You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub."

Now she's like a rat in the street, penniless and powerless, and still has to fight against scumbags and bitches and engage in palace intrigue. It would be better for her to marry Huo Yanbei, a powerful backer. Not only would she get protection, but she could also use his influence to tear the scumbags apart.

After Huo Yanbei passes away, she will be able to inherit a large sum of money.

Be the richest widow in history and live a happy life!

As for safety, anyone with a brain and a little sense should stay far away from Huo Yanbei, this dangerous person, and they can always avoid trouble.

Although the plot was drastically altered, her life took a new turn.

This deal is guaranteed to be profitable.

"hiss--"

The sudden pain interrupted her longing for life after Huo Yanbei's death.

Huo Yanbei grabbed her chin and said with a casual sneer, "You're already so eager for me to die before you've even officially become Mrs. Huo? I suppose having someone as treacherous as you by my side would make it hard for me to even sleep soundly."

This time, Qiao Mian didn't need to pretend. Her chin was being pinched so hard it hurt, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears. Her small hands, unsure of what to do, gripped his pajamas tightly. Her legs went weak, and her voice softened as she hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean to curse you to die, but after all... things can change unexpectedly, and misfortune can strike at any moment... I just wanted to secure my own safety. But don't worry, after you die, I will definitely remain a widow for you..."

That last sentence directly provoked the usually composed Huo Yanbei into losing his temper, and he growled, "You mean... I'm definitely going to die before you?"

"Uh...maybe...ah!"

Before she could finish speaking, Qiao Mian exclaimed in surprise as Huo Yanbei lifted her up by the waist and threw her onto the tall and short cabinets in front of the French windows.

He leaned down, placing his hands on either side of her body, trapping her in a small space within his embrace. His deep, cool eyes stared sharply at her, like a tiger eyeing a rabbit, ready to open its bloodthirsty jaws and devour her at any moment!

Startled, Qiao Mian pouted, looking adorably timid. For some reason, Huo Yanbei almost laughed in exasperation.

This woman didn't utter a single truthful word, nor a single pleasant one. It was as if she knew he was about to die. If he didn't know her background, he would really think she was a spy sent by the enemy to kill him!

Seeing her head drooping and her behaving obediently, Huo Yanbei raised his hand and pinched her cheek.

Perhaps she was really frightened, for a fine sheen of sweat appeared on her fair forehead, and a strand of long hair from one side of her temple clung to her face.

Huo Yanbei has obsessive-compulsive disorder and can't stand asymmetrical scenes. He raised his hand and brushed the unsightly strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her entire face.

This was the first time he had seen her so closely.

No wonder she was once the most famous socialite in the capital.

She's a natural beauty.

Especially those eyes...absolutely beautiful.

She has a pair of phoenix eyes with double eyelids at the outer corners, slightly upturned, and a beauty mark under her eye, which is like a stroke of genius. Her pupils are pure and clear, giving her an innocent look.

She has a pure and innocent temperament, but is also somewhat melancholic.

They are completely harmless to humans and animals.

For a fleeting moment, he even felt that the woman in front of him didn't quite match the reputation of the vicious and scumbag woman in the rumors.

But he didn't forget one thing: she was an actress.

How could I have believed her nonsense!

Huo Yanbei scoffed coldly, released her, stood up, took two steps back, put his hands in his pockets, leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window behind him, and looked at her from a distance, asking, "Qiao Mian, why do you think I should really marry you?"

Qiao Mian touched her face, which he had pinched red, and deliberately disgusted him in revenge: "I am as beautiful as a flower, and many men admire my beauty. It is understandable that Mr. Huo has fallen in love with me."

"Have you no shame?" Huo Yanbei's face was cold and mocking. He thought this woman's skin was so thick it could be used to mop the floor. He warned her in a deep voice, "If you're only after money, I'll give you what you want. But if you overestimate yourself and try to get something else, I'll make you disappear from this world at any time."