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

Shao Yan hadn't yet realized what Han Yifei was talking about when he sighed and pointed to his phone.

Shao Yan is quite dedicated to her work, but seems to be a bit slow on the ups and downs of relationships. No wonder Attorney Huo called her.

But that's all he can do to help; he can't exactly tie Shao Yan up and send her to his law firm.

Shao Yan picked up her phone, puzzled, and discovered several missed calls from Huo Xiao, which alarmed her.

Oh no, he just said this morning that their relationship was just work.

She's not even answering his calls anymore, he must be really annoyed.

Looking at her colleagues in the technical department, Shao Yan felt it was inappropriate to make personal calls during work hours, so she sent Huo Xiao a message.

"Honey, I'm sorry, I was busy just now. I'll call you back later."

Shao Yan felt that since Huo Xiao could play the role of his fake husband so well, she naturally couldn't lose.

Besides, he really has the money to give, and the job of being a married woman is truly deserved by Huo Xiao.

Huo Xiao was in his office at the time, listening to his subordinates report to him one by one.

When Shao Yan's message came in, everyone saw Lawyer Huo, who had been looking sullen all morning, looking at his phone with a slight smile on his lips, his gloom completely gone.

This is--

They're either possessed or they ate too many Yunnan mushrooms at their gathering yesterday and it caused hallucinations.

They were surprised to see Attorney Huo smiling.

Huo Xiao was particularly pleased with the word "husband" in the message Shao Yan sent him.

"Thank you all for your hard work these past few days. I'll treat you to lunch after the meeting."

Huo Xiao handed the half-finished meeting to his assistant and started texting Shao Yan.

"You go ahead with your work, I'm in a meeting too, no need to call me for now."

Seeing that he had said that, Shao Yan felt relieved and went back to work.

Huo Xiao sat in his office in a good mood. His previous hostility had disappeared, replaced by an unprecedentedly amiable demeanor.

After waiting all morning, Shao Yan indeed didn't make a single phone call, nor even send a text message.

Huo Xiao stared intently at his phone, casually glancing away each time a call came in.

The expected name did not appear on the screen, and his expression slowly turned cold again.

Shao Yan planned to have lunch with everyone in the cafeteria at noon when a tall figure stood at the office door.

"Attorney Huo?"

She didn't expect him to come at this time.

Huo Xiao leaned against the door, a mocking smile on his lips.

"Isn't it called 'husband'?"

Shao Yan's face flushed instantly. She wasn't as shameless as Huo Xiao. She had only texted him "husband" to coax him because she was afraid of doing something wrong.

Now, she can't bring herself to say it.

Huo Xiao glanced at his watch and said, "Your CEO Han asked me to come over to discuss something. You can continue with your work."

Shao Yan guessed that he must have come for something.

"it is good."

Shao Yan readily agreed, then bent down to tidy up the things on the table and started looking for her lunchbox.

She worked for a long time, but something still felt off.

Looking up, she realized that Huo Xiao hadn't left yet.

"Han Yifei invited me to lunch, let's go together."

Huo Xiao turned and left without waiting for her to react.

Shao Yan found the lunchbox, but she didn't know whether to put it down or keep it.

He had already drawn a line between himself and her when he left home in the morning, stating that there were no personal feelings involved, only work-related matters.

So what is she being so dramatic about?

Shao Yan grabbed her coat and followed Huo Xiao out. Huo Xiao walked slowly ahead, and only started walking side by side with Shao Yan after she caught up.

It wasn't until she got into Huo Xiao's car that Shao Yan remembered to ask, "Where's President Han?"

"He went ahead and is waiting for us."

Shao Yan said "Oh" and sat down next to Huo Xiao without thinking much about it.

Huo Xiao's knee was still pressed against her leg, but she was used to it and didn't pay attention.

The Chinese restaurant was filled with the melodious sounds of the guzheng.

Shao Yan and Huo Xiao went to the private room and found that it was just the two of them.

The waiter brought in the tea, and Huo Xiao flicked his fingers. The waiter tactfully left and closed the door behind him.

Shao Yan's phone rang; it was Han Yifei calling.

"Mr. Shao, something came up and I might not be able to make it. You and Attorney Huo can eat first."

Shao Yan was about to ask Han Yifei why he hadn't arrived yet, but he said he wasn't coming.

Huo Xiao sat next to Shao Yan, pouring her tea with his well-defined knuckles.

Shao Yan put down her phone in disappointment.

She discovered a few problems at work today, and she plans to ask him about them during lunch later.

Where is Han Yifei?

He said he couldn't come and told us to eat first.

Huo Xiao handed the teacup to Shao Yan: "Oh, really? Should I call him again?"

Despite saying this, Huo Xiao remained motionless.

Shao Yan felt that Han Yifei might really have something important to do, otherwise he wouldn't have stood her up.

Besides, wasn't this meal arranged by him?

"What do you need Mr. Han for?"

Shao Yan vaguely felt that Huo Xiao and Han Yifei had a close relationship.

"Back when Fit was still the CEO, I was his legal advisor."

Shao Yan looked at Huo Xiao with a hint of admiration in her eyes: "Are you two good friends now?"

Huo Xiao saw his handsome face reflected in Shao Yan's bright eyes, and any man would find that genuine appreciation very pleasing.

"Let's eat and not talk about him anymore."

Huo Xiao was bothered that Shao Yan's heart was still with Han Yifei.

Doesn't a man with his looks deserve Shao Yan's complete focus?

Shao Yan immediately shut her mouth.

The phone on the table vibrated. Huo Xiao picked it up and answered it in front of Shao Yan. It was an unfamiliar number.

The people inside were talking, and Shao Yan noticed that Huo Xiao's previously gentle face had suddenly turned frosty.

Shao Yan couldn't hear what the person on his phone was saying, but the voice sounded like a woman's.

Huo Xiao took his phone, opened the door, and went out.

Shao Yan waited for a long time but did not see him. Later, in a corner of the restaurant, she heard him speak coldly and ruthlessly.

"If you want to die, then go ahead and die."

Seeing Huo Xiao standing there alone for a long time, when he turned around, Shao Yan clearly saw an indescribable sadness in his expression.

He put his phone in his pocket and turned to walk towards Shao Yan.

Shao Yan quickly returned to the private room, her heart still pounding even after she sat down.

Based on a woman's intuition, she always felt that the person on the other end of Huo Xiao's phone might be his sweetheart.

"Feel sorry--"

Huo Xiao's apology was devoid of emotion. He sat down opposite Shao Yan, exuding a terrifying aura of hostility.

The waiter knocked on the door, and Shao Yan saw a glass of juice and a bottle of strong liquor on a tray.

Huo Xiao sat quietly.

He downed the wine in front of him in one gulp, his upright posture and innate noble air making even his solitude captivating.

Shao Yan remained silent, simply keeping him company.

Huo Xiao drank one cup after another, and even Shao Yan couldn't stand it anymore.

"Huo Xiao, that's enough. Even if you die, she won't care. Why torture yourself?"

At that moment, she suddenly felt a pang of heartache, as if she were seeing herself on that snowy night when she witnessed Meng Yu's infidelity.

Huo Xiao's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked at her like a wolf about to tear its prey apart.

"What did you say, torture yourself?"

He took another big gulp of wine, then suddenly reached out and grabbed Shao Yan's chin, pulling her into his arms and kissing her fiercely.

The kiss was fierce and brutal, and Shao Yan was in pain. She reached out and hit him, trying to make him let go, but he became more and more frantic.

Until Shao Yan couldn't take it anymore and bit his lip.

A metallic taste filled his mouth before Huo Xiao released her, both of them panting heavily.

Huo Xiao looked at Shao Yan, and the anger in his eyes finally dissipated.

Instead, there is indifference and a distance that keeps strangers at bay.

A cold smile played on his lips: "Don't pretend to understand and try to persuade me. A woman who slept with my godfather isn't worth it."