Stealing Your Heart

“Ms. Lin? What are you doing here?” Jiang Mohan was shocked to see her here.

Zong Yanxi’s hands curled into fists, and she had to force herself to keep her threshing emotions in check in order to keep her calm façade.

“I…” Her voice came out dry. “I lost my way…”

“Get in the car. I’ll give you a ride.” He locked his gaze with hers.

Zong Yanxi relaxed her curled fists and smiled. “Thank you for the offer, President Jiang.”

Jiang Mohan remained silent.

She pulled open the door and slid into the car.

“President Jiang, I was wondering if you’ve settled your matters?” She went straight to the point. “I don’t wish for anything to happen during the period of our collaboration.”

Jiang Mohan kept up with his silence and steered the car onto the road.

Whatever happened yesterday was an accident. He was set up by someone with the intention to ruin his reputation, but he had already settled the matter.

He was also upset about the incident.

“I’m assuming you haven’t had lunch yet, have you, Ms. Lin? Let’s head for lunch. It’ll be my treat.” Jiang Mohan suddenly blurted out.

Zong Yanxi gave his suggestion some thought. “How could I ever reject such a sincere offer from you, President Jiang?”

Jiang Mohan cast a glance at her through the rear mirror. There had not been a single time where she had not surprised him every time they met.

It was the same this time.

It was as though she possessed some kind of charm that drew him close to her, making him want to fall at her feet and make her his.

He repulsed that feeling.

He loathed being controlled by women and being at a loss of power due to them.

The car slowed to a stop at the main entrance of a fancy restaurant.

Zong Yanxi took a closer look at the restaurant they were at and immediately felt her emotions churn. This was the restaurant that she used to love. It was where she used to drag Jiang Mohan to, and it had all her favorite dishes.

Why did he bring me here?

Did he know something?

Yanxi felt slightly

of the car, but upon seeing that she hadn’t done so,

glued to her seat. “I’m not hungry. President Jiang,

as well get out and have a meal.” Jiang Mohan had no intentions of sending

she exited the car. Jiang Mohan took the lead into the restaurant, with her closely in tow. He was

nodded

secluded as well.” The manager brought them over

downwards

go, miss.” The manager pulled out the

thanked him politely

usual.” Jiang Mohan ordered as he sat

 He visited here often with his wife, and he always ordered the same few dishes because they were the favorites of

looked up at the

the kitchen know. Please give us a moment.” The manager smiled

to prepare their meal. Zong Yanxi took a sip of her glass of water and asked, “President Jiang, are you

a second thought to her question. It was only after he replied did he realize that it wasn’t he who was fond of

even sure if he came here often because he actually liked the food here or out of habit. He just liked coming

shut her eyes, her pretty eyelashes trembling

Jiang Mohan leaned back and gazed at her. Sunlight shone in from the window

rubbed his fingers together. “You look

head shot up. She frowned. Did

wrongly. “I look like your

touch her face. I look so different now. Even Mom and Dad won’t be

brains for an answer to what went

was getting more annoyed

give off.” Jiang Mohan stared at her as he

talking about? Is this a test? Or was it just out of

you mean?” She

her eyes would crinkle into crescents, and it would always warm my heart.” His eyes softened when he spoke of her, but the moment those eyes landed on Lin Ruixi, they lost their tenderness. “You’re too depressing. You’re the total opposite of her. Although you know how to plaster a smile

Yanxi tugged at the corner of her shirt below the

to pour her heart and soul, and had given him her everything. I was sincere to you once, but you only thought

ex-boyfriend. I gave him everything. But the only thing that I got in return was his lies. He deceived me. He hurt me so much that my heart was bruised all over. I never dared to smile with sincerity after that. I was too afraid of meeting another scum of a

hate

asked suddenly. If she were still alive, what would

Would she hate me?

Hate?

much of an understatement to what Zong Yanxi was

wish for the opportunity to kill him myself.” She locked her gaze

her cold hard gaze and didn’t know how to react to her words.