Just after being thrown into the lake, seven beautiful women blocked the door calling him "husb

Chen Ye could clearly feel Liu Huan's warm breath on his back.

The scent of orchids mixed with perfume was like an invisible hook, tickling the heart.

"The smell of a vixen?"

Chen Ye didn't turn around, but calmly looked out the floor-to-ceiling window.

My nose is starting to stop working.

On one side is a subordinate who just woke up and ran away crying.

On one side was the female boss, watching with predatory eyes, waiting to settle scores.

Now another mentally unstable, crazy best friend has appeared.

This isn't just relaxing; this is a triathlon, the death-defying kind.

"Maybe it's because I'm wearing too much perfume."

Chen Ye turned around, subtly breaking free from Liu Huan's embrace and creating a half-step distance between them.

He wore a perfectly timed smile, tinged with a hint of weariness.

"President Liu, as you know, once you become a 'hero,' you have to attend many social events."

Liu Huan looked at him, a hint of amusement flashing in her charming eyes.

Of course she didn't believe it.

This man is more guarded than anyone else.

But she didn't expose it.

She enjoys this cat-and-mouse game.

"Yeah?"

Liu Huan walked gracefully around to the mahogany desk and sat down again.

With her legs crossed, the breathtaking curves of her figure were faintly visible beneath her black business skirt.

"So, are you free tonight, you great hero?"

She tapped the tabletop lightly with her fingertips.

"It's time to settle our accounts."

Chen Ye felt a chill run down his spine.

Qin Kexin alone has already given him a huge headache.

Last night's loss of control left him feeling suffocated.

What he least wants right now is to have something happen with another woman.

"President Liu."

Chen Ye adopted a businesslike expression.

"The public welfare department has just been established and everything needs to be done. I have to work overtime tonight."

Create a departmental framework and a plan for the coming year.

"I'll let you take a look first thing tomorrow morning."

【work overtime.】

Yes, I'm a workaholic.

Liu Huan looked at his serious expression and suddenly laughed.

Laughing quiveringly.

"Chen Ye, you're really... getting more and more interesting."

She stood up and walked up to him.

She reached out her fingers and gently straightened his neatly tidy tie.

Her fingertips brushed against his Adam's apple, intentionally or unintentionally.

"it is good."

"I approve."

"My top lawyer is so dedicated, of course I, as his boss, have to support him."

Her movements were very gentle.

"However, the proposal can be submitted later."

"My people can't be overworked."

After Liu Huan finished speaking, she gave him a deep look, then turned and gracefully left the office.

The office door was closed.

Chen Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

We finally managed to fool them.

He walked irritably to his desk, sat down, and took out his cigarette case, only to find it empty.

【Oh shit.】

He got up, ready to go out and buy a pack of cigarettes.

As soon as I opened the office door, I saw the other end of the corridor.

Qin Kexin was walking briskly over, carrying a stack of documents.

Eyes facing each other.

Just one second.

Qin Kexin, like a startled rabbit, immediately lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the ground.

She quickened her pace.

She seemed to want to escape from him immediately.

The two passed each other in the corridor.

Their shoulders almost touched.

Chen Ye could smell a faint fragrance of shower gel emanating from her.

It's the same brand as the one used in his apartment.

He could even see her fair neck.

There was a faint red mark left by myself when I lost control last night.

Chen Ye stopped in his tracks.

An indescribable sense of guilt and frustration gripped his heart.

He wanted to say something.

Apologize?

Or an explanation?

But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't utter a single one.

Qin Kexin didn't stop; she practically ran and disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

Chen Ye stood still, motionless.

a long time.

He raised his hand, as if to slap his own face again.

But in the end, it drooped down helplessly.

【asshole.】

……

Night fell.

Jiang Yuyan's art gallery is located on the most artistic street in the new city.

Unlike the quaint shops around it, this gallery's facade is pure black.

There wasn't even a signboard; all that hung at the entrance was a bizarre abstract painting composed of countless broken dolls.

Chen Ye pushed open the door and went in.

The main lights were not on inside; there were only a few spotlights.

It struck a series of paintings with distorted styles and intense colors.

The entire space was eerily quiet.

It exudes a strange and decadent artistic atmosphere.

Deep inside the gallery, a woman wearing a black lace halter dress.

He was facing away from him, admiring a metal sculpture that was half a person's height.

The sculpture was one that was bound by chains.

An angel with an expression that was both pained and somewhat pleased.

"You've arrived."

Jiang Yuyan did not turn around.

"I thought you would come earlier."

Chen Ye watched her retreating figure.

The long dress was very thin and sheer, perfectly outlining her alluring figure.

This is probably what she meant by "your favorite outfit".

The original owner of this body had such awful taste; it was really direct.

"Where's the gift?"

Chen Ye was too lazy to waste words with her.

"Don't rush."

Jiang Yuyan turned around, a lazy smile on her face.

She held a glass of red wine in her hand and walked slowly towards Chen Ye.

"We haven't seen each other in so long, shouldn't we have a drink first?"

Shall we celebrate our great hero's resounding victory?

She handed the wine glass to Chen Ye.

Chen Ye did not answer.

"I don't have time to play games with you, Jiang Yuyan."

"What exactly do you want?"

Jiang Yuyan's smile froze for a moment.

Then, it became even more eerie.

You've changed.

She leaned closer to Chen Ye and carefully examined him.

"You wouldn't have dared to talk to me like this before."

"You used to love it when I wore this outfit, and you also loved it when... I tied you up."

Her breath sprayed onto Chen Ye's face.

It carried a strong smell of alcohol and a provocative tone.

"What? Now that you're a hero, you're denying past grievances?"

Chen Ye felt a surge of physical nausea.

He took a step back, creating some distance.

"If what you call a gift is just these boring memories, then I'm leaving."

After saying that, he turned and left.

"stop!"

Jiang Yuyan's voice suddenly turned cold.

"Chen Ye, if you walk out this door today, I guarantee you'll regret it for the rest of your life."

Chen Ye stopped and turned to look at her.

Are you threatening me?

"No."

Jiang Yuyan laughed, a laugh tinged with madness and triumph.

"I'm trying to help you."

She put down her wine glass and walked up to Chen Ye.

"Haven't you always wanted to win Qingying back?"

"Didn't you always think that she divorced you because you cheated on her?"

Chen Ye's heart sank suddenly.

There's more to that than meets the eye.

"Isn't that right?"

"Of course not."

Jiang Yuyan looked at him and said, word by word.

"Or rather, not entirely."

"Cheating is just an excuse, the easiest excuse to make her decide to leave you."

Chen Ye's mind went blank.

[An excuse?]

What does this mean?

Do you want to know the truth?

Jiang Yuyan's fingertips gently traced across Chen Ye's chest.

"Want to know what secrets my aloof, ethereal best friend is hiding?"