Stealing Your Heart

Zong Yanxi was taken aback for a moment. What did I say just now?

She played back what she just said in her mind. I think I said something I shouldn’t have said.

“How would I know what you were like last time? You’re mistaken.” She feigned calmness and placed all the blame on Jiang Mohan. “Are you trying to change the subject?”

Jiang Mohan was rendered inarticulate.

“Just be upfront with me. Are you thinking of backing out on our collaboration? Or do you have something else on your mind?” Zong Yanxi demanded.

“Ms. Lin, I’m a little confused.” Jiang Mohan peered at her, sensing that behind her calm exterior lay many secrets. His gaze sharpened slightly. “Why such a huge reaction? What are you trying to hide?”

Upon his intense gaze, Zong Yanxi simply turned away, avoiding his piercing eyes that seemed to make her more anxious by the second. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, President Jiang. Also, prepare for contract termination.”

After that, she prepared to scurry away. However, she had only taken a step when she was grabbed by the wrist. She looked over her shoulder in shock. “What are you doing?”

“I wish to make certain things clear, Ms. Lin.” With that, Jiang Mohan began tugging her towards a café by the corner.

“Let go of me!” Zong Yanxi struggled against his hold.

Suddenly, Tian Qifeng came up to stop Jiang Mohan. “I’m gonna need you to let her go.”

“Who are you?” Jiang Mohan narrowed his eyes. He had never seen this man around Lin Ruixi before.

“He’s the bodyguard Gu Xian assigned to me. Do you have a problem with that?” Zong Yanxi quickly came up with a suitable mix of truth and lies to throw him off.

As Jiang Mohan gazed at her, his urge to see through her facade became stronger.

just now made her look exactly

work with you. Why are you so against it? What are you afraid of? You

you, President Jiang. Isn’t it normal for me to be more careful now? Is it wrong for my

she barked out a

on Jiang Mohan’s nerves for some reason, greatly upsetting him. This feeling

causing you trouble, Ms. Lin. And I apologize to you for that.” Then, he swiftly changed the topic. “As for work matters, I believe there might be a misunderstanding.

reality, Zong Yanxi didn’t really intend on canceling the contract between them, so she agreed and glanced at Tian Qifeng to order, “Wait for me in

Qifeng nodded and turned to go

don’t mind sitting down to have a chat with you, President Jiang. But could you please let me go first?” Her features were lined

Only by holding onto her hand could that sense

quiet place to settle

Mohan asked, “What would you like

Yanxi answered

nodded and ordered a latte, which was Zong Yanxi’s favorite drink

himself as well before closing the

with both

Yanxi only found it ironic. He brought me to my favorite restaurant last time, and this time he even chose my favorite coffee beverage? Is

Hah!

snickered in

Lin.” Jiang Mohan could sense her

“I don’t like milk

smiled. “I didn’t use to like it too. Coffee was supposed to be bitter, and I couldn’t see the purpose in adding milk to balance it out, which would only end up changing the

what made you change, President

Yanxi regretted it the moment the question left her