When Xu Yanshu returned to the company after finishing his business, it was already noon. Just as he was hesitating between ordering takeout or going to the cafeteria, Xie Huanyu walked into the office carrying two large food bags.

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come on over!" Xie Huanyu took the lunch boxes out of the bag one by one and placed them on the coffee table, speaking to herself as she did so.

What is she doing?

Xu Yanshu was puzzled for a moment, but then he remembered the good show he had witnessed that morning, and he immediately understood. A mocking smile appeared on his lips.

He glanced at his watch; there wasn't much time left before lunch break ended. After hesitating for a moment, he strode over to the coffee table, sat down, picked up a bowl of takeout, and began to eat.

Seeing this, Xie Huanyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then sat down in front of the soft couch, considering how to start the conversation.

"Xu Yanshu, so you still want a divorce, is that it?"

Xu Yanshu answered without hesitation, "Yes, that's right!"

Xie Huanyu almost lost her composure. Even though she had prepared herself mentally, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when she heard the other party give such an unhesitating answer.

While eating, Xu Yanshu subtly observed Xie Huanyu's expression, his eyes revealing a deep understanding.

The reason she's taking the initiative to contact him now is simply because she's just discovered Lu Huai's infidelity; similar things have happened before.

Once the two reconcile, her attitude towards him will revert to its original state, and she might even mock him, saying that he will always be just Lu Huai's substitute.

The atmosphere fell silent without warning.

Xie Huanyu had originally intended to have a good talk with Xu Yanshu, but after this question, she had no idea what else she could say and absentmindedly poked at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks.

Xu Yanshu finished eating quickly, put the empty takeout box in the trash can, and then got up and walked to his desk.

"Xu Yanshu!"

Hmm? Xu Yanshu subconsciously turned to look at Xie Huanyu, quietly waiting for the other party to continue.

Xie Huanyu suddenly became flustered. She subconsciously stood up, hesitated for a while, and then spoke.

"Um... I'm sorry, we clearly agreed not to get involved, but I still took it upon myself to rescue Lu Huai!"

It seems she knows the truth.

Xu Yanshu's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said slowly, "No need, you will never need to apologize to me!"

Normally, an apology is an attempt to gain forgiveness from the other party. However, this woman has repeatedly challenged my bottom line and even chose to cover up the murderer who killed my grandmother. I will never forgive her in this lifetime.

Not wanting to continue entangled with the other party, Xu Yanshu simply strode out of the office.

Yes, what's the use of apologizing now that it's already happened?

After standing there stunned for a long time, Xie Huanyu belatedly realized what Xu Yanshu meant by "no need." She couldn't help but smile bitterly, feeling utterly lost.

Xu Yanshu went to the rest corridor on the side. Frustrated, he lit a cigarette and smiled self-deprecatingly amidst the swirling smoke.

Actually, he had been suspicious of Xie Huanyu's sudden enthusiasm, but he always held onto hope, thinking that maybe being good enough to her would make her change her mind...

As it turns out, he was incredibly foolish. You can't wake someone who's pretending to be asleep, and you can't move someone who doesn't care about you.

Recalling everything that had happened before, Xu Yanshu's entire aura turned cold.

Heh, he definitely won't forget the pain so easily once the wound heals...

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Lu Huai never expected that he would suddenly mess things up. He turned around and tortured the woman who had been with him last night. In the end, he threw her into a cage with four or five large dogs.

"I...Young Master Lu, spare me! I really didn't mean to!" the woman pleaded desperately, her naked body covered in bruises.

Seeing the woman's terrified expression, Lu Huai chuckled softly, his eyes flashing with a crazed light.

Whether it was intentional or not is not important; the key is that he needs an outlet for his anger right now.

Recalling Xie Huanyu's bossy manner towards him, Lu Huai felt annoyed and pressed his tongue against his cheek.

Just wait, one day he'll throw Xie Huanyu in here too, so she can have some fun with these darlings.

After standing there for a while, Lu Huai turned around and went back inside, his aura suddenly becoming heavy.

He had just sat down when his phone suddenly rang. After reading the contact name, he unconsciously frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then answered the call.

"Hey, Dad!"

"Ah Huai, how did things go?"

Lu Huai immediately became impatient. "Do you need to be in such a hurry? I know what I'm doing. Just proceed according to the procedure on your end!"

In fact, he has no interest in business matters at all. If it weren't for the fact that the things he does require a lot of financial support, he wouldn't care about these things at all.

Unfortunately, Xie Huanyu is becoming increasingly difficult to fool; otherwise, I wouldn't have needed to go to such lengths.

After saying that, Lu Huai hung up the phone and threw it aside, a thoughtful look appearing on his face.

Judging from Xie Huanyu's words, it seemed that she already knew that the old man had been faking illness to deceive her... so she had to think of a way to get this matter over with quickly.

As Lu Huai was pondering to himself, a guard hurriedly walked in from outside.

Lu Huai frowned impatiently, then kicked the other person without saying a word.

"Are you going to die? You're panicking like this."

The guard dared not cry out in pain, and knelt on the ground, trembling as he replied, "Young Master, it seemed like someone was carrying a camera and loitering around here just now!"

Lu Huai's eyelids twitched, and his expression immediately turned serious.

This secret base hides a lot of things that can't be exposed. If it gets out, he'll probably spend the rest of his life in jail.

So who exactly is behind this? Xu Yanshu?!

As Lu Huai pondered, he couldn't help but swear again, knowing full well that this could not possibly be a coincidence.

This place is quite remote; you wouldn't notice it if you weren't paying attention.

He always tried to avoid being seen when he came and went, and no one noticed for so long, not even his father knew about it.

"Be careful when you go in and out during this time, and hide everything well!"

"Yes, I understand!"

Lu Huai waved the man away, then, in a fit of frustration, he stood up again, grabbed his custom-made leather whip, and walked toward the iron cage.