Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“You disappeared as soon as you left the country. If not for the news of that illegitimate son, I don’t know how long it would be before I could see you again!” Ning Yanan complained once the taxi started driving away.
She herself was a reporter from a media organization. The Qin family’s matters had spread like wildfire in the city, and anyone who paid attention to gossip would know about it.
Receiving no response from her dear friend, she secretly regretted speaking too bluntly.
“Little Xuan, are you all right?”
“I’m fine. Didn’t we agree to meet for coffee? What are we doing here, then?”
Qin Youxuan raised her head and frowned when she saw the word ‘Premier’ painted in gold on a high-end clubhouse’s door.
She had just returned to the country and was not familiar with many things in F City. However, it did not mean that she did not know that Premier was the most expensive bar around.
With her friend’s income as a reporter, how could she afford to patronize such a place?
Ning Yanan shrugged and explained nonchalantly, “Don’t look at me like that. While I didn’t get rich overnight or snag a rich boyfriend, I can still afford to buy you a drink here. There are paparazzi everywhere, so it’s inconvenient for me to talk elsewhere.”
Qin Youxuan was now the center of media’s attention.
Everyone was speculating if Qin Enterprise’s high-profile welcoming of the illegitimate son meant that the rightful heir was about to step down.
Fortunately, she had just returned to the country and not many people had seen her.
Now that the paparazzi had their eyes on her at every moment, apart from high-class private clubhouses, she would have to be wary of everything she said.
“Alright. There’s no need to stand on ceremony here. If you really can’t stand it, just treat me to a drink yourself. Anyway, as the Qin family’s eldest daughter, it’s not as if you can’t afford the goods here. Let’s go; I’ll have a round of drinks with you!”
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At the commercial hub of F City.
Many buildings could be seen around, and businesses were in full swing.
Every inch of land here was worth its weight in gold. Even so, the skyscraper at the center was easily monopolized by Shan Corporation, the number-one conglomerate in Asia. This skyscraper had full-length windows overlooking the bustling metropolis.
In the CEO’s office on the top floor.
A man’s imposing figure stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows as he looked out at the city’s nightscape.
Knock, knock—
After knocking at the door, his assistant spoke respectfully. “Young Master Jie.”
“Come in.” His deep male voice was crisp and powerful, like a cello with a bewitching sound.
“The person you wanted us to locate has been found.” The assistant placed a report on the desk and stood respectfully at the side.
Shan Hanjie’s flirtatious eyes flickered slightly, a hint of shrewdness flashing past them as he turned around and walked back to his desk. Pulling out a chair, he sat down.
He casually flipped open the report and skimmed through its content.
“Qin Youxuan, the eldest daughter of Qin Enterprise’s president?” His gaze shifted to the woman’s profile. His long fingers tapped on the table lightly as his mouth curled up slightly, the arch of which giving him an extremely devilish look.
“Yes, she used her real name to book that room last night, so it’s not difficult to find her. Recently, the news of Qin Enterprise bringing in an illegitimate son has been spreading like wildfire. Miss Qin is at the cusp of the storm. It’s reasonable that she would want to settle things privately after running over a person.”
The assistant stated without looking at him.
“Yao, what do you think would happen if I sued her?” He chuckled coldly, his arrogant laughter sounding inexplicably creepy.
Thinking of that wild cat of a woman, the man’s eyes narrowed slightly. The nail scratch marks on his back suddenly seemed to hurt again.