She kept her marriage a secret for three years, then divorced and was forcefully pampered by a power

Shao Yan's voice was stuck in her throat.

She placed her hands at her sides and made fists.

Meng Yu also found his mother's diamond brooch.

Shao Yan shifted her sour gaze from the brooch to Meng Yu's face.

"Meng Yu, do you even know what the story of the farmer and the snake is?"

Meng Yu dismissed Shao Yan's accusations.

He sat down heavily in the chair opposite her, crossed his legs, placed his hands on his lap, and stared intently at Shao Yan with his handsome face and fox-like eyes.

"I know you hate me now. I'm a businessman, and it's normal for a businessman to use some means to get what he wants."

"Shao Yan, I just want you back in my life. You were always my woman, and that doesn't conflict with anything."

Shao Yan gritted her teeth: "You smashed my mother's belongings! Don't you know that if I hadn't sold those things back then, would your Meng family have been able to pay your exorbitant bills?"

Meng Yu felt extremely unhappy when she brought up old grievances with him.

Although she is now a stunning beauty with an exceptional figure and looks, Meng Yu desires her even more.

But he also knew that if he softened his heart at this moment, Shao Yan would fly away.

"You don't need to remind me how you helped me in the past. You aborted Huo Xiao's child and remarried me; everything you have is yours. Isn't that better than you earning millions a year in a Honda Fit?"

Shao Yan took a breath; probably because she was angry, her stomach also started to ache slightly.

She was afraid it would affect the fetus, so she tried her best to calm herself down.

"I'll agree if you want—"

Meng Yu's eyes lit up instantly. At the same time, a tall figure who had quietly arrived outside the door stopped in his tracks upon hearing this.

"Feel free to name your conditions."

Meng Yu knew he had won this round.

Before Shao Yan could speak, the office door opened.

Huo Xiao, dressed in a classic black suit, strode in with steady steps.

Meng Yu never expected Huo Xiao to return at this time. While he was surprised, he also saw Huo Xiao quickly walk to Shao Yan's side, stand side by side with her, and naturally put his arm around Shao Yan's waist.

"Is Mr. Meng here to see my wife on business?"

Huo Xiao saw the diamond brooch on the desk and picked it up casually.

It was too late for Meng Yu to get it back.

Shao Yan's heart was still in winter, and when Huo Xiao pulled her into his arms, she still felt like she was dreaming.

"Why are you here?"

He always seemed to sense her needs and would appear before her in time.

Meng Yu, her former "husband," never once became Shao Yan's support.

"Work was so boring, I just stopped by to see you."

"..."

She remembered hearing before she met Huo Xiao that, "Attorney Huo is incredibly busy; the waiting list to see him extends to next autumn."

Moreover, Xu Xiao Law Firm is a two-hour drive away, so this is—

"Yes, my private jet is on the top floor."

"..."

Shao Yan fell silent again.

Huo Xiao helped her to sit down on the sofa next to him.

He simply put the diamond brooch into his pocket.

"Thank you for the gift, Mr. Meng. I will accept it on behalf of my wife."

Meng Yu's face turned green.

However, because Huo Xiao was Pei Rongrong's maternal uncle, Meng Yu was very angry, but he didn't dare to do anything.

He watched helplessly as Huo Xiao put the items into his pocket, a lump forming in his throat, but he dared not utter a sound.

"Is there anything else, Mr. Meng?"

Huo Xiao was clearly giving him the order to leave.

"no."

Meng Yu looked embarrassed. He and Pei Rongrong were in the process of discussing marriage, and he knew how important Huo Xiao was to his future mother-in-law.

If she offended him, and he got upset and said something unfavorable to her to Huo Qingyue, the marriage would be in jeopardy.

But now is precisely the time when he needs it.

Because of his oversight, the old man lost 10% of Meng's shares, and Shao Yan even ran away.

He had a lot of complaints about Meng Yu, and now all Meng Yu could do was to take the Meng family to another level so that the old man could see his strength.

Otherwise, if Meng Yu's status as heir is threatened, the old man might actually end up with one of his cousins ​​from another branch of the family.

Meng Yu got up to leave, but turned back reluctantly at the door.

"Mr. Shao, please consider what I said carefully. I await your reply."

As he left, he deliberately left out a question, guessing that Huo Xiao would definitely ask about it.

Shao Yan's heart jumped into her throat as Huo Xiao walked over and took the things out of his pocket.

"Did he give this to you?"

Shao Yan immediately held it in her hands like a precious treasure, her eyes reddening.

Huo Xiao had a stutter, but it wasn't very obvious.

He was just testing the waters.

"It's not something very valuable, do you like it?"

Shao Yan held it in her hand for a while before answering Huo Xiao's question.

"It's my mother's keepsake."

Huo Xiao didn't say anything more.

He knew Meng Yu wanted to use this to please Shao Yan, so he wrapped his arms around her and held her in his embrace.

"He used this to threaten you, huh?"

Meng Yu seems to be tired of living. The only reason he's still alive is because of Pei Rongrong.

Shao Yan didn't want Huo Xiao's help. Ever since Meng Yu smashed her mother's belongings, she knew that if Huo Xiao got involved and angered Meng Yu, he could destroy everything.

"I don't think so."

Shao Yan felt that she was only able to collect her mother's belongings by chance.

"How much is left?"

Huo Xiao asked, and Shao Yan thought for a moment before replying, "No."

Telling him wouldn't help; she didn't believe he would actually ask Meng Yu to get everything back for her sake.

Pei Rongrong is his niece, while she is just a stranger who will disappear completely in two months and will never have any contact with him again.

Huo Xiao turned her face towards him and looked at her very seriously.

His words also carried an unprecedented sincerity.

"Shao Yan, you are my wife now. I will do anything I can for you."

Shao Yan carefully considered the meaning behind his words. She was touched, but unwilling to owe him any more favors.

"Yes, I know."

She gently rested her head against his chest until there was a knock at the door, where Han Yifei was leaning against the door watching them.

Shao Yan immediately separated from Huo Xiao, her face slightly flushed.

Han Yifei coughed lightly: "Lawyer Huo, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. I hope I haven't disturbed you both."

Huo Xiao put one hand in his pocket and didn't put his arm around Shao Yan again.

But the unique fragrance of her body still lingered on his fingertips.

"You knew you were disturbing me, yet you still showed up."

Han Yifei chuckled awkwardly a few times, and Shao Yan quickly regained her composure, gently nudging Huo Xiao.

"Go ahead, I need to get to work too."

Huo Xiao nodded and left with Han Yifei.

His phone rang as he approached Han Yifei's office.

Huo Xiao was visibly taken aback when Qu Ao called, and his handsome brows furrowed slightly.

After a long while, he finally answered the phone.

"Ah Xiao, save me. Your godfather is going to kill me."