The Villain's Wife

The Villain’s Wife 544 Unlucky

Lily was about to laugh when she saw Zhou Jingren walking towards them. She assumed that the latter already told the old man that they are leaving. "Are we leaving?" she asked while ignoring Yu Jing’s sister and Qiao Qiao. People like this are bound to make a fool out of themselves sooner or later.

"The old man asked to talk to you," he said in a low voice. But it was enough for Qiao Qiao, and the other people near them to hear. He gave her a knowing look before he added, "I say... we talk to him. In private." He smiled as he held Lily’s hands.

Lily nodded before she looked at Qiao Qiao. "Miss Qiao... you seemed really enjoying the party. It seems that the news a while ago didn’t affect you at all." She then eyed everyone else who pretended that they were not listening to the conversation. "I’m sure... you already saw the trending news. Right?"

When Qiao Qiao heard Lily’s words it was as if something ominous started to spread from her chests. She felt her heartbeat raced as she wondered about the meaning behind Lily’s words. "What are you talking about?" she asked.

Instead of answering, Lily only smirked at her. She then held Zhou Jingren’s arms and left with him. Lily’s reaction puzzled Qiao Qiao. She hastily turns on her phone as she eyed everyone who was now on their phones as well.

[CEO Yu, accused of favoritism.]

[Qiao Qiao; stealing endorsements?]

[Is Qiao Qiao ruined?]

[Petition: Boycott Qiao Qiao’s movie!]

[Petition: Remove the thief from the awards nominations.]

Qiao Qiao staggered after she read the headlines of the gossip sites. Her hands trembled as her face lost its color. She didn’t need to lift her head to see everyone’s eyes full of ridicule. She can already imagine the mockery on their faces as they stare at her. She bit her lips and composed herself. Breaking down would only mean that she is guilty.

Slowly, Qiao Qiao lifted her head and act as if what she just read does not concern her. She smiled at the people who were staring at her and silently walked towards Yu Jing.

She was sure that Yu Jing does not have any idea of this matter.

"You look pale. Are you feeling unwell?" he immediately asked when his woman’s ashen face caught his attention.

"Check your phone." She whispered before she downed a glass of champagne. "I don’t want to go home." She added. She knew that Yu Jing will offer to leave this place after he reads the news. However, to Qiao Qiao, that is akin to saying that they were afraid. That they were guilty.

She would never do that! She needed all the courage that she could get to thicken her face and stay until the end of the party. She then recalled Lily’s treacherous face. She gritted her teeth, irritation flashing in her eyes. "I will go and freshen up." She said as she rose from her seat.

At this point, Qiao Qiao was sure that Lily was backing Cindy Hao. It was the only explanation why she was would have the courage to breach her contract and accuse them of such things. Qiao Qiao’s hatred towards Lily only multiplied. How could someone as hateful as Lily exist in this world? She clenched her jaw as she walked towards the kitchen to the mansion. She needed to teach Lily a lesson.

The world is round. She should not expect that she always on top of the wheel.

Meanwhile, Lily smiled at the old man sitting in a luxurious velvet chair in the terraces that was overlooking the whole party. This place was located on the second floor of the mansion and also have a pretty view of the whole of Hong Kong’s cityscape.

"I supposed there is a reason why you wanted to talk to me in private?" On the inside, Lily was irritated. However, she still maintained her composure as she smiled at the old man.

"Sit down," he used his hand to gesture towards the other two velvet chair opposite to him. "Did I offend you?" the old man’s direct question surprised both Lily and Zhou Jingren. Seeing their faces, the old man let out a low chuckle. "I am old. But I am not a fool."

"You are asking the wrong questions, old man." A flash on understanding can be seen in Lily’s eyes. "I am exhausted. So... why don’t you ask us what you really want to know?" The smile on her face vanished. "Do you need my help?"

"Hah!" the old man laughed. "What a smart woman!" he noted as he looked at Zhou Jingren. "You are a very lucky young man! Treasure her and never let her go!" He let out another boisterous laughter. Amusement flashed in his eyes.

"Yu Jing was very unlucky to offend you." The old man added as his face turned serious. "Anyone in my family who would offend you would be very unlucky."

Lily pursed her lips in response. She waited for him to continue.

"However, we cannot really stop the inevitable." He let out a sigh. "Let me ask you this..." he eyed Zhou Jingren, then shifted his gaze back to Lily. "Once you already have children. Will you give them the thing that you worked so hard to establish, just because they are your from your blood?"

Lily lifted an eyebrow at the old man. She chose not to respond. Before getting pregnant, it was very easy for her to say that she would not spoil her child. However, now that she is expecting a child, she found it hard to utter such words again.

Maybe it was her hormones. Or maybe it was because she had become softer because of her husband. She doesn’t know. For now, Lily decided to cross the bridge until she gets there.

When Lily and Zhou Jingren didn’t answer him, the old man chuckled. "My wife is dying." He said. "And I suspect one of my children is trying to kill the woman that I loved for sixty years now."

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