Stealing Your Heart

Gu Huiyuan reacted with incredulity that Guan Jing was willing to forsake his own career and reputation. She had previously thought that he was only acting on impulse.

“Stop being so obstinate, Guan Jing! Don’t you think that I wouldn’t dare!”

Guan Jing scoffed, “Why can’t I be, seeing how you have pushed me to the brink? I can only be obstinate in order to defend this last shred of honor I’m left with.”

“You…”

Gu Huiyuan was flustered.

“I neither want to see you nor speak to you. Go on and do as you wish, and don’t ever call me again!”

With that, Guan Jing ended the call. He thought it inadequate as he fumed, so he proceeded to turn his phone off. Guan Jing breathed heavily as he muttered to himself, “Damn this rich girl! Despicable!”

Zong Jinghao asked calmly, “Who was it that pissed you off?”

When Guan Jing saw Zong Jinghao at his door, he froze.

when did you get

his neck and pulled up the chair across the table from Guan Jing. “Not that long ago. I didn’t overhear

closer to Zong Jinghao.

got a girlfriend?” Zong Jinghao asked in

long.” Guan Jing was reluctant to discuss this. He felt embarrassed for a grown man like himself to become the target of sextortion. If word were to spread, he would not be able to look anyone in the

he placed his resignation letter on the desk before Zong Jinghao. “Thank you for placing your

one glance at the letter but left it

just wish to take a

more money?” Zong Jinghao scrutinized Guan Jing in a way that made him feel uncomfortable. Guan Jing

position of vice president?” Zong Jinghao probed as he swiveled his

talent would

you know?” It was true that such an offer was extended to him but Guan Jing was never tempted.

chuckled at himself, “I think I’ve just asked

his subordinate was

not have come so far as it did if

Jinghao decided to cut to the chase. “Just tell me your real reasons. If you have some thoughts about me, feel free to bring