My Ares Son-in-Law

This sense of oppression made Chen Ziyan feel even more frightened than when she was facing Xiao Chen!
Although Xiao Chen was also assertive, Zhou Keying's innate nobility and dignity, as well as the confidence given to her by the powerful family behind her, were far beyond what Xiao Chen could match.

“Ms. Zhou…no…Ms. Zhou…”

Chen Ziyan's voice was dry and hoarse, as if it had been sanded, carrying a tremor and fear that she herself was unaware of.

Her body trembled uncontrollably, her legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to her knees.

She was no longer the arrogant and domineering woman she once was. Her chin, which had been held high, was now drooping, and her eyes were filled with only instinctive fear.

She stammered, trying to say something, but couldn't quite put her words into words.

"How...how could it be you...you..."

Zhou Keying's cold eyes swept indifferently over Chen Ziyan's disheveled appearance, without a trace of pity or sympathy, as if she were looking at a pile of disgusting garbage.

She slightly raised her chin, her clear, cool voice, though not loud, pierced the air with undeniable authority, directly interrupting Chen Ziyan's stammering attempt to appear weak:

"Chen Ziyan,"

Her voice was like ice beads falling onto a jade plate, clear yet chilling to the bone; each word was like a sharp ice blade, piercing straight into Chen Ziyan's heart.

"Your Chen family is so powerful? Try destroying Zhou Keying if you dare!"

boom--!
This sudden sound was like a thunderclap from the heavens, carrying boundless majesty and awe, and struck Chen Ziyan's head with overwhelming force!

The enormous sound kept echoing in her mind, making her eardrums ache and her soul tremble.

Destroy Zhou Keying?
Destroy the Zhou Group's princess?

The moment the thought crossed Chen Ziyan's mind, she was startled by herself.

Even though Zhou Keying is currently at a low point in her life and seems miserable, the name "Zhou Keying" is still a household name in the ancient city and even the entire western region.

The power behind this name is like a bottomless iceberg. What's above the surface is just the tip of the iceberg, while the vast power, complex connections, and profound resources hidden beneath are far beyond what a small character like Chen Ziyan could imagine.

Moreover, Zhou Keying's aura at this moment was like that of a high and mighty queen, looking down on all living beings and making people dare not look directly at her.

Her icy gaze was like two sharp ice blades, piercing straight into Chen Ziyan's heart. Chen Ziyan had no doubt that if she dared to agree to those words, it would be like leaping off a cliff, and the Chen family would face utter annihilation!

At that time, the Chen family's hard-earned business will vanish overnight, and family members will be plunged into an abyss of despair, becoming the laughingstock of others.

"No, no, no! Miss Zhou! You've misunderstood! You've absolutely misunderstood!"

Chen Ziyan was so frightened that she was terrified, trembling all over like a frightened fawn.

At this moment, she didn't care about the burning pain on her cheek, the mark left by Zhou Keying's slap, nor did she care about her disheveled appearance, her clothes in disarray, and her hair sticking messily to her face.

She frantically waved her hands, her arms flailing wildly in the air like a drowning person grasping at a last straw. Her words were incoherent, her voice shrill and trembling with terror:
“I wasn’t referring to you! I… I wouldn’t dare! I meant… I meant Xiao Chen! It was him! It was all him! He started it! He hit me! That slap on my face still stings! He even made my bodyguards kneel! My bodyguards are all professionally trained, usually so imposing, but in front of him, they’re like lambs to the slaughter, only able to obediently kneel on the ground, utterly disgracing the Chen family! He…”

Chen Ziyan was eager to throw all the blame on Xiao Chen. Her eyes were wide open, filled with resentment and hatred, as if Xiao Chen was her greatest enemy in this life.

She tried to distance herself from the situation and salvage any impression she might have in Zhou Keying's eyes. Even if it only reduced Zhou Keying's dislike for her by a tiny bit, she felt it would be worth it.

However, Zhou Keying just snorted coldly.

That cold, nasal tone struck Chen Ziyan's heart like a heavy hammer.

Chen Ziyan felt her heart suddenly clench, as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, the pain making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She instantly fell silent, all her words of explanation stuck in her throat, like a duck being choked, only able to make "woo-woo" sounds, unable to utter another word.

Her body froze on the spot, her eyes filled with despair and helplessness, unaware of what fate awaited her.

Zhou Keying's haughty eyes were filled with disdain and disgust for Chen Ziyan, as if even glancing at her would tarnish her vision.

She gracefully lifted her foot, turned around lightly, and took each step with ease. The "tap-tap" sound of her stiletto heels hitting the ground was particularly clear in the quiet space, like a lively melody, showcasing her unique confidence and elegance.

She walked straight toward Xiao Chen, her direction clear and firm, without the slightest hesitation or doubt.

Time seemed to freeze under Chen Ziyan's horrified, petrified gaze.

Chen Ziyan's eyes were wide open, almost popping out of their sockets. Her mouth was slightly open, but she couldn't make a sound. She was like a frozen statue, only able to watch helplessly as this scene unfolded before her eyes.

Zhou Keying walked lightly and quickly reached Xiao Chen's side.

She naturally extended her slender hand, her fingers long and fair, her nails neatly trimmed and rounded, gleaming with a faint luster.

She gently took Xiao Chen's arm, her movements soft and natural, as if they had practiced this action a thousand times, without the slightest awkwardness or affectation.

Her body leaned slightly closer to Xiao Chen, her shoulder resting gently on his body. Her posture was dependent and intimate, and her warm body temperature was transmitted to Xiao Chen through their clothes, just like a couple in love, immersed in their own sweet world.

Immediately afterwards, a soft, tingling sound, so gentle it could melt your heart, escaped from Zhou Keying's pink lips.

The voice carried a perfectly balanced hint of coquettishness, like a gentle little hand lightly tickling one's heart.

In the slightly noisy parking lot, the sound rang out with exceptional clarity, like the brightest star in the night sky, instantly attracting everyone's attention and piercing straight into Xiao Chen's ears:

"Husband~"

Her voice rose slightly at the end, carrying a captivating allure, like a sweet trap that irresistibly draws you in. (End of Chapter)