Chapter 106 Inexplicable
Chapter 106 Inexplicable
"Huaijin, it's good that your fever has gone down. You suddenly fainted the other day, it really scared me..."
Joey stared intently at Huaijin, whose face was still somewhat pale, her eyes filled with concern and heartache. She gently reached out, wanting to stroke Huaijin's forehead, but hesitated, afraid of disturbing him, her hand pausing in mid-air.
Finally, she carefully placed the needle on Huaijin's forehead, feeling the temperature return to normal, and a huge weight was lifted from her heart.
Xie Huaijin looked at the person in front of him, his eyes softening, and said, "Thank you, Ayi."
Joey blushed slightly and gently shook her head: "There's no need for thanks between us."
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a beautifully dressed stranger walked in. When she saw Joey's hand on Huaijin's forehead, her eyes immediately filled with jealousy.
"Who are you? Why are you taking such good care of my fiancé?"
Joey quickly withdrew his hand, somewhat at a loss.
Xie Huaijin frowned.
"Lin Wan, what are you doing here? We dissolved our engagement a long time ago." Lin Wan said with a cold laugh.
"You can't make that decision. Only Uncle Xie's words count. From now on, I will be your wife, Xie Huaijin's wife, and the young mistress of the Xie Group, hmph!"
Lin Wan raised her head slightly, staring at Qiao Yi with her haughty gaze, her eyes filled with disdain and contempt.
She scrutinized Joey from head to toe, a contemptuous smile playing on her lips, and said with a cold laugh:
"Hmph! You dare to compare yourself to me? Look at yourself, from head to toe, how can you compare to me, Lin Wan? Whether it's appearance, temperament, or family background, you are far inferior!"
After speaking, Lin Wan deliberately tossed her long, smooth, and shiny hair, as if showing off her beauty and superiority to Joey.
Upon hearing this, Joey felt a pang of grievance, her eyes reddening as she tried her best to hold back her tears.
Xie Huaijin jumped off the bed and stood in front of Qiao Yi, angrily shouting at Lin Wan, "Lin Wan, don't go too far! No matter what Dad says, I will never marry a sharp-tongued woman like you."
Lin Wan burst into laughter, as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"Xie Huaijin, do you think you can defy the Xie family's decision? Don't you want to form a marriage alliance with the Lin family and get more to secure your lowly position?"
Hearing her words, Xie Huaijin clenched his fists in anger, veins bulging on his neck:
"Lin Wan, how much better do you think you are?"
Xie Huaijin's tall and slender figure slowly approached Lin Wan, each step seemingly carrying an invisible sense of oppression.
He stopped when he was only inches away from Lin Wan, leaned down slightly, and brought his lips close to her earlobe, which was as clear and translucent as white jade.
Although his voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, the coldness and sarcasm within it were as biting as the winter wind.
"Don't be naive enough to think I know nothing about you. In fact, I've known all along that you're nothing more than the illegitimate daughter of the Lin family, someone who can't be brought into the light! If it weren't for the powerful Lin family as your backing, you'd probably just be a lowly, insignificant ant, trampled on by everyone!"
After saying this, Xie Huaijin straightened up, staring coldly at Lin Wan's face, which was flushed red with anger and humiliation, a disdainful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Lin Wan's face instantly turned red, and her beautiful eyes were filled with anger and resentment.
With trembling hands, she pointed a finger directly at Xie Huaijin and shouted angrily, "Xie Huaijin, you wait! You will regret what you did today!"
After saying that, she flung her sleeves and stormed off.
Huai Jin stood quietly in place, watching Lin Wan walk further and further away.
After Lin Wan had completely disappeared from sight, he slowly turned around and looked at Qiao Yi with gentle eyes.
He gently raised his hand, stroking Joey's soft hair, and whispered, "Joey, don't be afraid. With me here, I will not let anyone hurt you in the slightest. I will handle Lin Wan's matter properly, so don't worry."
Upon hearing Huaijin's heartfelt words, Qiao Yi could no longer contain her emotions, and tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.
She nodded slightly, her voice choked with emotion, and replied, "Yes... I believe you."
The organization already knows about Joey's escape, and Lu Fei is also there.
He stood quietly by the window, his gaze deep and thoughtful, watching the city night view outside.
The lights were flashing, and the traffic was heavy, but his mind was not on this bustling scene at all.
He knew what Joey's escape meant. She was a key member of the organization, possessing much crucial information. Her departure undoubtedly posed a significant threat to the organization.
Lu Fei took a deep breath, turned around, and returned to his desk. He picked up his phone and made a call.
His voice was hoarse: "Ye Xingran, do you know where Qiao Yi went? She ran away."
Ye Xingran was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone before saying, "I don't know exactly where she went. You're asking me, but I don't know either."
Lu Fei frowned, his face full of irritation. He gripped his hair tightly with his long, strong fingers, as if he wanted to vent all his anger.
He gritted his teeth and roared into the phone, "Ye Xingran, you better tell me the truth! If I find out that her escape is related to you, humph, neither of you will get away. I will personally kill both of you!"
Ye Xingran's clear yet firm voice came from the other end of the phone:
"I told you, I don't know."
Then came a busy signal, clearly indicating that the other party had hung up on Lu Fei without hesitation.
As Lu Fei listened to the dial tone in his ear, his anger grew even stronger.
He gripped his phone tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand, and a fierce glint in his eyes.
He kept cursing under his breath: "Damn woman, how dare you hang up on me like that! Do you really think I wouldn't dare to do anything to you?"
Ye Xingran was truly speechless at the inexplicable words.
Is everything related to her?
Even her escape is being blamed?
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