Abandoned on a stormy night, I divorced and remarried into a wealthy family.

Gu Huizhou sat up slightly, his sharp, handsome features emerging from the shadows. He casually asked her, "Why aren't you going back?"

Song Qintang was taken aback. Actually, she was deliberately avoiding Wu Haoqi, prolonging the meal. "It's time to go back!"

Gu Huizhou's fingertips rested on the central armrest beside him, his half-lowered eyes lazily lifting to look at her: "Is your mother's condition stable?"

Song Qintang was surprised that Gu Huizhou would ask about Lu Pingping, and her hands, which were resting on her legs, suddenly felt awkward.

She didn't think they could talk about them calmly.

A confession that defied morality cost Gu Huaihua his life, and left Lu Pingping without health and free will, her body covered in tubes and reliant on machines to keep her alive.

This also meant that she could never speak out about the girlish thoughts she harbored.

Even after many years, this hatred remained deeply rooted between them, something they dared not mention or touch, yet could never eradicate for the rest of their lives.

It serves as a constant reminder of the cause and effect of this tragedy.

A thorn in her heart ached faintly, and she lowered her head even further, her breath hesitant and unsteady. "Stay calm."

As she spoke, Song Qintang took a breath and only dared to raise her eyes after a long while, but her gaze only fell on the peony brooch on his collar: "I haven't been able to formally thank Chairman Gu yet, but I am very grateful for your help this time."

After speaking, she placed her clenched fingers together in front of her abdomen, slowly turned to face Gu Huizhou, and prepared to bow and express her gratitude.

The hand that was resting on the central armrest was raised to signal a halt.

She caught a glimpse of his cold eyes, froze for a few seconds, then hurriedly looked away, stiffly straightening her body and tightly gripping her clothes with her hands alternately in front of her abdomen.

The car was so quiet that, apart from expressing her gratitude, she didn't know what else they could talk about.

She was even more confused as to why Gu Huizhou had said last time that his condition for helping her was that she not show up again, but now...

Is it just to ask this question?

Gu Huizhou's peripheral vision fell on Song Qintang's distressed face. Her fair cheeks were flushed with a faint pink blush from the inside out, as if they were so clear that they would melt at the slightest touch.

A bead of sweat, glistening with tension, slid down her slender, pale neck and trickled down her collar.

Gu Huizhou's Adam's apple bobbed deeply, and his throat felt dry and itchy.

That familiar yet strange desire surged up again, and those eyes, tainted by worldly affairs, did not fall on her at all.

Until the body, so hot and tense, was about to lose control.

Gu Huizhou lowered his gaze, leaned back in his seat, and concealed himself in the darkness once more, tilting his head slightly to maintain self-control.

Then, Shen Wei's voice became slightly hoarse: "Was life good at the Wu family?"

Gu Huizhou thought that if Song Qintang said she was not doing well in the Wu family, he would have a million reasons to take her away from Wu Haoqi.

He strived to reach the pinnacle of power so that, at this moment, he could shield her from all discordant people and voices.

All she needed was a single sentence, a lure that would make him willing to defy the world.

As long as he can stabilize the current situation, no one can say "no" to him.

Even the Gu family.

Everyone had their own difficulties back then. He blamed her, but he blamed Gu Huaihua even more for disrupting the balance.

No matter how tough and ruthless he was in the outside world, his heart, as firm as a rock, could not bear to see her suffer even the slightest grievance.

He resisted, but ultimately he was defeated by her.

Now all he needs is an opportunity.

He voluntarily handed over this initiative to her.

Even if she doesn't end up with him after her divorce, he's still willing to protect her for the rest of his life.

If only she could stop suffering from this marriage and rekindle the light in her eyes.

She only needs to take one small step forward, and he will give her ninety-nine steps in return.

He needs to take this step.

Already overwhelmed by tension, Song Qintang's vision blurred with tears welling up in her eyes upon hearing these words.

She hasn't been cared for in a long time!

The pain of her past secrets and the fear of expressing her emotions were suffocating her.

He shouldn't care about her, much less the daughter of his enemy.

During her most difficult days, she would be grateful that the Gu family hadn't collapsed and that he hadn't experienced so much hardship.

She knew how hard Gu Huizhou had worked when he was young, and if it weren't for that incident, he might be able to have it easier now.

The suffocating feeling gave her a headache.

She didn't want to admit that she and her mother had both chosen the wrong person.

She didn't want to drag anyone down, and she especially didn't want Gu Huizhou to get involved in this quagmire and tarnish his bright and noble life.

She nervously clenched her fingers on her knees. "I'm fine."

The fingers that were lightly tapping on her knees paused. Gu Huizhou's ambiguous expression lingered on her for a few seconds. In those few seconds, his eyes, which rarely showed any emotion, rippled like waves before returning to a calm and undisturbed state.

Everything came to an abrupt end with her words, "Everything is fine."

Gu Huizhou, having regained his true nature, looked out the window at the bustling crowds and colorful lights; all things had passed by, yet left a trace on him.

It seemed that nothing could bother him.

Finally, he sat up straight and gave her one last disdainful look.

For Gu Huizhou, he had overstepped his bounds.

I will not break the rules to see her again.

She's changed so much that she won't even give him a glance. What is he still expecting?

What is the point of meeting?

Although Song Qintang didn't look up, she felt flustered under Gu Huizhou's scrutinizing gaze, and even felt that she had said something wrong.

I upset him again.

Her fingers gripped even tighter.

After a long silence, the cold, deep voice finally rang out: "Mrs. Wu, go back."

Song Qintang felt as if she had been granted a pardon!

She hummed in agreement, leaned forward, opened the car door, and got out.

In the midst of the chaos, both feet touched the ground, only to find that her trench coat was being grabbed from behind!

Her heart skipped a beat!

he?

Her mind was racing, but she never imagined he would ask her to stay!

The voice behind him remained silent for a long time.

When Song Qintang couldn't help but turn around to say something, she found...

It wasn't that he kept her; rather, the button got stuck in the buckle.

In an instant, those wild thoughts ignited all her senses.

She frantically tried to tug at the hem of her clothes.

But she met Gu Huizhou's eyes, which were as still as a cold pool.

Heartless and listless.

Like a god sitting high above, he scrutinized her disheveled state.

This made Song Qintang feel even more ashamed and embarrassed.

She was annoyed with herself, wondering what she had been thinking!

He was the king at the pinnacle of power, and she didn't even have the right to stand beside him.

"Sizzle!"

It wasn't just her clothes that were torn apart; Gao Min's self-esteem from her teenage years was completely shattered.

Her nose stung, her eyes felt hot, her eyelashes trembled, and she almost fled in panic.

She wanted to leave this embarrassing and awkward place as soon as possible.

The luxury car behind her started up and drove off in the opposite direction without stopping.

Gu Huizhou, inside the car, had his eyes closed, all he could see was Song Qintang's retreating figure.

Does she really not want to see him?

Even when he saw her, he had nothing to say to her!

Just as she was about to run away, he almost couldn't control himself and pulled her back into the car, pinning her down and unleashing all the hatred and desire he had harbored for years onto her!

Even if she cries or begs for mercy, he will not soften his heart!

Be as ruthless as her!

He would no longer indulge her. Gu Huizhou suddenly spoke up, "Yue Heng, go and do something..."