Qiao Zhen felt a chill run down her spine.

As expected, this matter could not be kept from Shen Yan.

The ring box containing the Heart of Eternity now lies in her bag; she had originally planned to lock it in a safe when she got home.

She clutched her clothes tightly, breathing with difficulty.

How will Lu Zheng resolve this matter in public?

On the other side, everyone gasped.

It seems Mr. Lu has spent a whopping 70 million to buy Miss Shen a ring?!

Shen Yan noticed the gazes around her becoming intense, filled with frantic envy and jealousy. She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, proudly raising her chin, her posture like that of an incomparably noble princess.

Although she was the daughter of the Shen family and had been the envy of others since childhood, who would complain about not being the center of attention?

She especially loved having everyone know how much Lu Zheng loved her!

But after she waited, amidst the anticipation of so many people, Lu Zheng remained completely still.

In any case, he has to make a statement in public, right?

"Lu Zheng?" Suddenly, she felt a pang of panic.

Lu Zheng slowly raised his hand, and her heart jumped up, a mixture of joy and a hint of panic welling up at the same time.

She stared at Lu Zheng's handsome hand, watching it brush past her arm and press the down button on the elevator.

As the dim lights came on, Chen Yan's heart sank to the bottom. A chill spread from her heart to every part of her body, causing her to shiver uncontrollably.

She forced a smile and said in a soft, coquettish tone, "You didn't forget to bring it with you, did you?"

There's no other way; since I can't come up with the money right now, I can only find a way to back down.

Lu Zheng lowered his eyes, his cold gaze sweeping across her face, and asked, "Didn't the old man tell you?"

"What?" Shen Yan asked, puzzled.

Lu Zheng said, "It's definitely not in my hands..."

Qiao Zhen's heart jumped into her throat.

The elevator arrived again. Lu Zheng stepped into the elevator, and Shen Yan smiled gently at everyone, waved, and quickly followed him in. No one dared to ride in the same elevator as them and disturb their private time.

After the elevator doors closed and the numbers showed that we had reached the next floor, everyone sighed in disappointment.

"What a pity! I really want to see the ring in person! It must be incredibly sparkly, enough to blind us!"

"Wait, don't you guys think what President Lu said is a bit strange? I have a feeling that the Eternal Heart isn't meant for Miss Shen..."

"What nonsense are you talking about? A seventy million ring, if it's not for your legal fiancée, is it for some other woman?"

"Hmm...why don't one of you go ask Qiao Zhen?"

After thinking about it, no one dared to go to Qiao Zhen to ask her for clarification.

This is so awkward. If they really upset Qiao, they can't afford to be angry with President Lu.

To avoid her colleagues, Qiao Zhen went down two floors and took the elevator at the other end of the building. But when she came out of the side door, she saw Shen Yan's slender fingers tugging at Lu Zheng's sleeve.

She couldn't get close; she could only watch them from afar.

I don't know what Lu Zheng said, but Shen Yan smiled faintly, suddenly tiptoed and kissed him on the cheek, then covered her flushed face and climbed into the car behind her.

Qiao Zhen pursed her lips.

It seems that Lu Zheng has won over Shen Yan, and Shen Yan trusts Lu Zheng completely.

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her, and with heavy steps, she prepared to leave through another side door.

"Qiao Zhen," Lu Zheng called out.

Qiao Zhen looked up and saw Lu Zheng waving at her.

She couldn't pretend she hadn't heard, so she went up to Lu Zheng and asked weakly, "How did you explain it to Miss Shen?"

Lu Zheng said, "I clearly told her that the Eternal Heart was purchased on behalf of someone else and will be handed over to its true owner."

"..." Qiao Zhen's lips trembled slightly, her eyelids were half-closed, and her long eyelashes concealed the sorrow in her eyes. "That would be so embarrassing."

“I never said the Eternal Heart was for her.” Lu Zheng held Qiao Zhen’s hand. “It’s time for lunch.”

Qiao Zhen shook off his hand. "Mr. Lu, we agreed to keep our distance during work hours."

Lu Zheng frowned.

Qiao Zhen said, "I'll just grab a quick bite and then head to work. I'm leaving now."

She walked away quickly, feeling Lu Zheng's gaze fixed on her, but she didn't turn back.

After a quick lunch, Qiao Zhen immediately threw herself into her work.

Around 3 p.m., a time when people are most likely to feel sleepy, Chen Yan reappeared in the office and instructed the people behind her to deliver cups of coffee and snack boxes to each colleague's desk.

"I promised to treat everyone to afternoon tea last time, but we at Shen's were so busy with work that I forgot. I'm really sorry."

Shen Yan smiled gently and kindly, without a trace of the haughty airs of a wealthy heiress.

"I'm rushing back to Jiangcheng today to treat everyone to coffee and snacks from the Rosewood Hotel."

The office was immediately filled with expressions of gratitude and admiration.

"Miss Shen is so kind!"

"Thank you, Miss Shen!"

Holding a cup of afternoon tea, Shen Yan walked straight to Qiao Zhen's workstation under everyone's gaze. "Zhenzhen, come and have afternoon tea!"

The colleagues exchanged knowing glances, worried that Chen Yan would be bullied by Qiao Zhen.

"Thank you, Miss Shen." Qiao Zhen thanked her politely, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Shen Yan and staring intently at the computer screen.

Shen Yan peeked out curiously and smiled, "Don't rush, or your eyes will get tired. Come on..."

She picked up the coffee cup, opened the drinking spout, and handed it to Qiao Zhen.

Her colleagues were so upset for her.

Oh my god, what a gentle and kind little angel!

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