"Have you discussed this with Young Master Qin?" the lawyer asked, his voice laced with doubt.
"Do you really think I can talk to that man about this? That’s why I need your help." "Young Madam Qin, this is too risky. If the Young Master finds out what you’re asking for, it could end very badly." "He won't find out as long as you keep your mouth shut. I’ll pay you more than my husband does." Senna tried to convince him with an offer hard to refuse, especially for someone who loved money. "How much are you willing to pay me?" The lawyer’s eyes sparkled with interest. A smirk played on Senna’s lips. The information she had received about this lawyer was accurate. Now she understood the root of the problem—the lawyer's greed. "I’ll pay you three times what Young Master Qin does." "Can you really afford to pay me that much? The Young Master already pays me almost five figures." "Are you underestimating me? I'm still the daughter of the Zhang family. I can pay you, as long as you’re on my side." The lawyer hesitated, weighing the pros and cons. Senna noticed his apprehension. "What’s making you hesitate? Are you that afraid of my husband? I already said I’d take full responsibility. Don’t you take me seriously?" "Can you guarantee it?" "Yes," Senna stated with conviction. "I don’t have much time, so make your decision now!" *** "Evander Qin, don’t tell me you fully trust that woman? Do you really think she’s on the same page as us?" Belinda stared at her silent lover. "Don’t worry about that. I don’t trust her either. But I can’t reject this agreement. We just have to use it to our advantage. Only then can our child officially carry the Qin name." "Then I’ll stay at your place during my pregnancy and afterward." "I’ll arrange for a side room." "No. I want to stay in the main mansion." "What? I can’t agree to that. If the Qin family finds out—" "Honey, you can handle them for me. Isn’t it better if I stay close to you, especially since you said our child will be the Young Master of the Qin family? I can also keep an eye on that woman." "I’ll bring you in, but not right now. My position in the company is still unstable." "So, you want to stay alone with that woman longer? She might manipulate you further. What if she sends someone to kill me so our baby isn’t born? I know she can't be happy about our child." "She won’t kill you or our baby. It’s part of the official agreement." "I’m still worried. Don’t you want to protect me and our baby?" Belinda’s eyes showed worry and sadness. Evander finally relented. "Alright, you can stay at the house. Pack up, and I’ll bring you tomorrow." "I want to come home with you today." "Why the rush? What about your belongings? Don’t you need time to pack? I can help you move tomorrow." "Today or tomorrow, it’s the same. I don’t have much stuff. You can have your people pack for me. Darling, I don’t want to spend a cold night without you. Don’t you love me as much as before? Are you ashamed to bring me home and only want this child?" "It’s not like that. Alright, we’ll go to the main mansion after work. I’ll have the butler prepare a room for you." "Why all the hassle? I can sleep in the main room with you." "That’s not possible. If someone reports it to the Qin elders, I’ll be in trouble." "So, only she deserves to sleep in the main room?" "Just five years. Please be patient until then. I’ll divorce her, and we can be together. Besides, I’ll come to your room every night. Don’t argue anymore; I have work to do. Can you go back to your room now?" Belinda pouted but didn’t say anything more. No matter how much Evander loved her, he wouldn’t let her interfere with his work. She left the executive’s office, her steps heavy. Evander sighed. Dealing with a sensitive lover like Belinda was challenging. Her demands gave him a headache. He also wondered what Senna would do when she found out he was bringing his lover home. Hopefully, there wouldn’t be a fight between the two women. *** After meeting with the lawyer, Senna was in a good mood. However, she didn’t feel like going to the company; her father handled everything anyway. She headed to her private studio. Since returning to the past, she had pursued her passion, even if it meant clashing with the Zhang family. To get this opportunity, Senna had threatened with her own life. Senna sat and began sketching on the canvas. She drew what was in her mind: a little boy. A child who haunted her every night. Her breath hitched as she gazed at the sketch. This boy, who resembled her, would never be in her life again. Time flew by unnoticed. Her phone rang, displaying President Yan’s name. "Hello," Seinna answered. "Senna, are you at the studio now? I’ll pick you up." "Didn’t I tell you to just send me the address? I have my car; no need to pick me up." "I’ll have someone bring your car home. I’m already at the door." "Then come in. I need to tidy up." The tall, handsome man entered the room. He approached Senna from behind and hugged her. Seinna was used to this but still felt uncomfortable. "President Yan, I’m dirty right now. Let me change first." Senna pried his hands off her. Instead, he turned her around to face him, his eyes flashing with anger. "Senna, what’s wrong with you? You keep rejecting me!"“No, President Yan. It's not that I'm refusing you.” Senna avoided his sharp gaze, focusing instead on her paint-stained hands. “I’m dirty and sweaty right now. How about we find a room so I can clean up first?”Senna blinked rapidly, trying to conceal her anxiety. She struggled to calm the furious man. The cold air, heavy with his dark aura, made her extremely uncomfortable. She knew she had to tread carefully, for any misstep could escalate the situation. She tried to make herself appear smaller, less confrontational.However, President Yan gently caressed Senna’s smooth cheek, forcing her to look at him. His touch, though soft, felt like a command she couldn't ignore.“It doesn’t matter if you’re dirty and sweaty; to me, it’s intoxicating. I like it.” His voice was clear and soft, but his gaze remained piercing. He then warned her, “Don’t refuse me!”President Yan wasted no time, his face descending to her slender neck. He moved with an urgency that made Senna's skin crawl. She trie
Evander stared at the screen, his emotions boiling over as he read the trending article on the internet. His hands clenched tightly into fists as he shouted, "Senna Zhang!"A voice responded to his shout. "What's with all the shouting?"Evander's gaze fixated on the woman who had just entered, her face still displaying calmness. There was no hint of regret that she had committed a grave mistake."You dare return to this mansion after tarnishing my reputation?" Evander retorted sharply."Tarnishing your reputation? I've just arrived. Husband, why don't you check the mirror and see for yourself if there's any tarnishing?" Senna replied casually.Evander's emotions surged even more. "Senna Zhang, is this an appropriate time for you to joke like this?" His face darkened further, causing even the head butler and security guards to tremble under the cold pressure.Senna remained unfazed, even managing a smile. "Husband, why so serious? Rumors like these will pass. Besides, who doesn't know a
"Senna thought it was the perfect moment for another retaliatory strike!" That was her exact sentiment upon hearing footsteps and movements from someone in hiding.She couldn't afford to waste this opportune moment. Without hesitation, she launched an attack on Evander with a kiss. Evander's body tensed momentarily."Evander!" A woman's enraged voice echoed.Evander quickly pushed Senna away. "Belinda, this isn't—"Belinda stormed out of the room abruptly. Evander glared at Senna, furious. "You! Did you do this on purpose? Senna, you're—""Young Master Qin." Senna looked down at him dismissively. Then she provoked him with her sarcasm. "Aren't you going to listen? You two might be breaking up soon.""Senna, you're utterly disgusting!" Evander seethed. "I'll get back at you!"Evander left Senna standing there. He slammed the door shut loudly.Senna didn't flinch at the threat. "This is just the beginning. I'll slowly erode your relationship bit by bit." A sly smile crept onto Senna's li
Senna covertly glanced at the servants who looked at her with pity. She smiled to herself. "Good, the worse you treat me, the worse his lover's image becomes," Senna thought silently.Senna sighed. She had to swallow her pride to achieve her revenge. This was not as difficult as what she had to endure in her previous life.She stepped forward and began to pour soup into the bowl. Belinda's hand deliberately pushed Senna's hand."Ah!" the woman suddenly screamed.Evander immediately stood up, his face red as he stared at Senna. "What are you doing? Don't you know Belinda is pregnant? Are you deliberately trying to harm her?""She did it herself. If you ask the servants or check the CCTV, you'll know," Senna defended herself. Her face showed strong conviction.Belinda quickly embraced Evander's arm as she saw his resolve wavering. "Honey, don't believe her. She deliberately spilled it on me. She wants to hurt your child. You won't let this go, right?"Senna clenched her fists. This woman
Senna took the luxuriously designed envelope. Anyone could see the sender's status from it. "This is unexpected, but not bad either. I don't want to make it easy for that woman," she thought.Senna wanted to show her blindly ignorant husband just how useless his girlfriend was. "Now it will be even harder for Belinda to enter high society, especially with that person's help.""I wonder what that foolish husband will do about his girlfriend's behavior. He won't remain blind forever, will he?"Her sly smile widened. If Belinda continued to demonstrate her uselessness, it would be key for Senna to break their relationship."Now I just need to take one final step."***Belinda's eyes widened as she realized what she had missed. "Was there no other way than using that woman? Evander, can't you use your status to secure that invitation?""Belinda, you know only certain people can be invited and mingle with the Li family. This is a good leverage because Zhang has that connection," Evander re
"Belinda, no matter how much you plead with me, I can't do anything." The woman's response only fueled Belinda's frustration. "Not everyone can connect with the Li family.""Then why can she, but I can't?""You have to understand your status. Are you on par with someone like Senna Zhang? Do you not realize how influential she is? Despite her scandalous image, she's still an upper-class woman, whereas you...""Are you belittling me? I'm the lover of Young Master Qin, isn't that enough?" Belinda grew increasingly agitated."Belinda, until you get an official status, people won't regard you, especially while Senna Zhang still holds sway—""Shut up! I don't need you to compare me to her. Don't forget, you're just a lowly person like me.""You're really rude. I initially wanted to tell you a shortcut, but I've changed my mind.""Hey, don't hang up. Tell me how.""There's only one way..."***Senna Zhang eyed her smiling adversary suspiciously. "What's going on? Why is she like this? Could
“Are you skipping work again? Senna, did I raise you to be useless? You’re going to abandon your responsibilities for some meaningless exhibition?” Mr. Zhang’s voice boomed through the phone, uncaring if it hurt the ears on the other end. “Dad, this is not meaningless. It will benefit us because the one inviting me is Madam Li.” “Madam Li? Which Li?” “Dad, don’t you know Tiffany Li?” Senna clarified. “You’re lying to me, right? Didn’t you offend Tiffany Li by not attending her event? Do you know how hard it was for me to get that invitation? Now, you’re saying she contacted you herself? That makes no sense.” “I knew you wouldn’t believe me. You can have someone follow me to the exhibition. If I’m lying, I’ll resign from my position,” Senna firmly assured him. “Your bet’s not bad. Remember your promise!” Mr. Zhang warned. The old man ended the call first. Senna had anticipated his reaction. In the past, she had been forced out of the company when she had children. It was clear h
"No thanks, I don't want to bother you," Senna politely declined. "I don't—" Belinda wrapped her arm around Evander's, "Honey, her hand is just a minor injury, not a broken bone. We have plenty of drivers here, just ask one of them to take her! You also have a lot of work at the office, right?" Senna felt relieved; it seemed Belinda's jealousy had its perks after all. "That's right, I can go with a driver." Senna hurriedly left the room. She requested a driver who had become her go-to person. "Please take me to the art exhibition in City T quickly." "Sure thing, ma'am." "We need to arrive before 10." "Ma'am, isn't there an art exhibition in the capital too? Why do you have to go all the way to City T?" Normally, Senna would scold a driver who asked too many questions and wanted to interfere in her Master's affairs, but Senna had to win over the servants. She calmly answered the question, "My friend chose to make an appointment there." The driver nodded. He didn't ask