Chapter 105 Extra 1
◎Side Story of the If Route◎
Extra 1
Lin Jindong was woken up from his sleep.
His phone kept ringing, but he remembered turning off all the alarms before going to bed last night.
He took off his blindfold, muttered a curse under his breath, and picked up his phone from the bedside table to take a look.
It was sent by Lin Zhi'en.
"Big brother, come back this Sunday night and accompany me to Xie Yong's inauguration ceremony."
The sentence was very simple, and there was not a single flaw in its wording, but when Lin Jindong thought of Lin Zhi'en's face and her arrogant expression, he suddenly felt a headache coming on.
"knew."
He didn't want to strain his relationship with Lin Zhi'en.
After all, he was preparing to take the position of Chief Prosecutor of the Imperial State, and he couldn't do without Lin Zhi'en's help.
Although the brother and sister disliked each other, they demonstrated the remarkable power of blood ties when it came to cooperating on interests, sharing almost identical thoughts.
The Lin family's power is far less than that of the Jiang family, but this family is born opportunists. They always choose to take sides at just the right time and succeed, and can be considered to be at the top of the upper class in the entire high society.
However, none of this has anything to do with Lin Jindong.
He propped himself up on his arms and slid down to the next car, which was his favorite Aston Martin, a sleek silver-gray supercar that had been delivered from California a few days ago. The seller had reminded him to pick it up.
Lin Jindong got up, did his usual morning exercise, ate breakfast, and went out.
He was driving incredibly fast, the speedometer already at eighty. Lin Jindong smiled, but kept pressing the accelerator, from ninety to one hundred... Cars kept passing him, but he had no time to care, he just felt that speeding was extremely exhilarating.
As the car entered the city center, he narrowed his eyes. The traffic jams in the Empire State were notorious, and even his multi-million dollar luxury car was helpless here.
His expression clearly showed his disappointment. He could only change the handbrake and slowly move forward, keeping pace with the endless stream of cars ahead.
Just as Lin Jindong was about to pick up speed after finally reaching the turn, a car suddenly crashed straight into the back of his vehicle with a loud bang!
Damn it.
Lin Jindong pushed open the car door with some annoyance, his sharp eyebrows and eyes revealing a hint of impatience.
He looked down and saw that his car, which he had bought less than an hour ago, had been dented in a collision, and the ice-berry pink Porsche was clearly in no better shape, with its front crossbar falling off in a sorry state.
Supercars and luxury cars are a common sight on the roads of the Empire State, and many people are so used to it that hardly anyone pays them any attention.
Lin Jindong didn't understand why the culprit was still in the car and refused to come out.
He gave a slight, mocking smile, and was about to call the police when he saw the Porsche door being pushed open.
A woman came out.
very beautiful.
The air was still for a second or two.
Although Lin Jindong had seen many beautiful and exquisite women with curvaceous figures, none of them could give him such a stunning feeling. His intuition told him that this was a woman who was just right and suited his taste in every way.
She walked as if she had no bones, soft and delicate, yet beautiful, completely captivating men's gaze.
It was a beautiful and refined face that would be hard for anyone to forget. Her skin was fair and radiant, her long hair was soft and wavy, and she wore a chiffon blouse and long dress that revealed her slender legs.
"I'm sorry..." The woman looked up at him and apologized in a very weak voice. Her eyes looked extremely innocent, and when she frowned, she looked pitiful with grievance.
Jiang Fu was also looking at him.
She hadn't left the house in a long time, and today she was on her way to consult a lawyer about divorce matters. She was a little distracted while driving, and that's how this car accident happened.
The other person was dressed in a well-tailored suit, with a refined demeanor and extremely calm expression. His sharp eyes and brows gave off an unsettling feeling.
"Should we settle this privately, or call the police?" Lin Jindong's cold, sharp gaze swept over her from head to toe as he said in a deep voice, "The choice is yours."
Jiang Fu immediately shook her head: "Please don't call the police."
She ran away secretly.
For some reason, Mr. Jiang's health has been deteriorating since he was hospitalized last month, and it seems he doesn't have much time left. His two sons, Jiang Mingzhuo and Jiang Zhao, have been in the hospital these past few days, not to take care of the poor, delirious man, but to coldly calculate how to distribute the family property he left behind.
This gave her an opportunity.
If the police were called, the two brothers would definitely find out that she had run away and dared to consult about divorce... She couldn't help but shudder.
Lin Jindong noticed her nervousness. His first reaction was to tell her that she seemed very scared. However, judging from the woman's clothes, he knew she came from a wealthy and noble family and didn't seem like the kind of girl who would be a mistress.
Is her husband so concerned about his reputation that she doesn't dare call the police and only wants to resolve the matter privately?
Or was their marriage already dead in name only?
interesting.
In just over ten seconds, he made a judgment about her. A hint of interest appeared in his eyes, and his oppressive gaze fell on her cheek.
"In that case, let's add each other as friends, and I'll send you the bill," Lin Jindong offered to help her out.
Upon hearing this, the woman hesitated for a moment. Lin Jindong keenly noticed that her gaze was evasive, but only for a few seconds. She bit her lip, took out a small light pink Dior handbag from the car, and handed her her phone.
"Jiang Fu?" He had one hand casually in his pocket and the other holding his phone. He smiled when he saw her name.
She nodded.
"Lin Jindong," he introduced himself, displaying great confidence.
The woman's frequent glances at his face and body made him believe that his judgment was correct.
She is interested in herself.
Perhaps she not only wanted to get to know him, but also wanted to have further contact with him.
"Have you eaten? How about we go to a nearby restaurant and have a meal together?" Lin Jindong didn't mind the woman observing him; in fact, he secretly hoped she would observe him more closely and get closer to him.
He was always adept at handling women's advances.
Moreover, she was a woman who suited his taste perfectly.
When he extended the invitation, Jiang Fu hesitated.
She wants a divorce, and the only way to leave with nothing is if she is found to be the party at fault...
As for how to make a mistake, Jiang Fu was very bold. She thought of the best way to make Jiang Zhao angry and even lose her.
Cheating.
It's best to make it so that everyone knows about it.
This was something that man could not tolerate no matter what. Even if he could continue to endure it, the entire conglomerate, including his conservative and feudal mother, would never allow him to step into the Jiang family again.
But how should she choose the person she would have an affair with? Jiang Fu hesitated.
There are few men in the Empire who dare to stand up to Jiang Zhao. From the very beginning, her target was firmly set on the young elites of high society. Obviously, the man in front of her just met her requirements.
She observed him silently. The man was tall and well-muscled, making his trench coat and shirt look incredibly stylish. A high-end wristwatch was faintly visible on his wrist, suggesting a sophisticated man who could instill a sense of unease in the two brothers.
Should she identify her target? Jiang Fu hesitated for a moment, perhaps uneasy about the man's extremely aggressive gaze.
Although the man tried his best to conceal his sharp and imposing aura and to act like a gentleman, Jiang Fu was very sensitive to this kind of man who was only pretending to be a bad person, because she had been under the high pressure and coercion of Jiang Mingzhuo and Jiang Zhao for many years.
Lin Jindong didn't understand why she was so hesitant.
Are you worried about rejecting her? There's no need to worry. With her top-notch looks and figure, what man in this world wouldn't be attracted to her?
Or perhaps... his professional experience told him that women were afraid of him, but he hadn't told her any details other than his name. There were only two reasons why she would be so afraid of him.
First, her approach to him was premeditated; she already knew everything about him.
It's nothing. Lin Jindong frequently attends press conferences for cases, and given his good looks and superior demeanor, it's not surprising that some people recognize him.
But did she know that she was the illegitimate child of the Lin family?
Secondly, she was afraid of him, purely because she remembered some unpleasant things from the past.
This probably means that the man beside her is similar to himself. Lin Jindong smiled disdainfully.
He felt that women were simply afraid of him because of his strong aura, and that he was much better than those promiscuous men in the industry who hooked up everywhere.
"Miss Jiang." Lin Jindong raised his wrist and gestured to her. "I haven't eaten breakfast this morning and I'm a little hungry. Can you make a decision as soon as possible?"
He felt he should give her a push.
What's there to hesitate about? She should be very happy dating a man like him.
"Hmm... okay, thank you." Her long eyelashes fluttered, and she finally made up her mind, raising her face to look at him.
Lin Jindong made a phone call and asked someone to send both cars to be repaired. He then gentlemanly arranged for his assistant to bring another car to him. That car was also one of Lin Jindong's favorite sports cars, a pure black Lamborghini. The woman's face showed neither surprise nor envy; it was just an ordinary car.
He drove her to a nearby French restaurant.
After the two were able to sit down, Lin Jindong observed her closely and found that she was even younger than he had imagined, probably not even twenty-five years old. She didn't wear much makeup and had an amazingly pure and innocent demeanor.
She doesn't resemble a pampered young lady.
She doesn't seem like a pampered rich lady.
Not to mention mistresses, escorts, one-night stands, etc., those are too low-class and completely unsuitable for her.
Her identity made him curl the corners of his lips into a smile.
"Miss Jiang, you're married?" Lin Jindong noticed the mark on her ring finger and smiled. "And, the marriage isn't going very well?"
Jiang Fu was somewhat surprised by the man's keen perception in their straightforward conversation.
She awkwardly touched her fingers, her expression suddenly changing.
The ring was lost… Was it in the car? Or at the law firm? Or at home? She really couldn’t be sure.
Jiang Fu suddenly stood up. "I'm sorry, I suddenly remembered something at home. Please send the repair fee to my phone."
"you……"
Before Lin Jindong could react, she had already picked up her bag and hurriedly left.
Was his question too aggressive? Lin Jindong picked up his cup, regretting that he should have been gentler... What a pity.
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Jiang Fu hurriedly returned home.
She lives in a manor house in the suburbs.
Normally, only Jiang Zhao and Jiang Mingzhuo accompany her in this huge house. The other servants who are assigned to take care of her don't even say a word to her except for necessary daily care.
Jiang Fu searched her bedroom, study, and the garden where she often stayed. She also secretly called the staff at the law firm and the manager of the vehicle repair shop, but still to no avail.
No.
She sat on the bed, trembling with fear. Of course, she knew what kind of "punishment" she would receive for losing the ring.
The entire manor was quiet. Jiang Fu collapsed to the ground, utterly distraught, until the moon slowly rose outside the window and someone gradually approached her on the soft carpet.
When Jiang Fu looked up, she saw the dazzling ring lying in the man's palm.
Her fingers trembled slightly as she was about to take the ring, but Jiang Mingzhuo raised his wrist slightly, a slight smile playing on his lips as he looked down at her. "Where have you been?"
"I'm just going for a stroll," she said softly.
Jiang Mingzhuo took long strides, grabbed her wrist, pulled her up from the ground, and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
"No..." Jiang Fu pushed him away, but she was powerless. Her cheeks were firmly held by the man. Even if she turned her head to avoid him, she was still fiercely kissed by him and could not move.
He held her close and, with almost no effort, pushed her onto the bed.
"Why didn't you tell me you were meeting a man today?" Jiang Mingzhuo raised his hand to touch her face, looking at her delicate and beautiful lips.
He loved her mouth; whether kissing or swallowing, it was so small and delicate, and he loved the softness of it.
Jiang Fu looked at him and said, "I just had a car accident by accident."
After she finished explaining, she saw a playful smile on the man's handsome face and realized she had been deceived.
Jiang Mingzhuo deceived her, but she foolishly took the bait.
“No wonder this ring was found on the road.” Jiang Mingzhuo lifted her slender finger and put it on her finger. “This was a gift from my brother. Don’t lose it. He doesn’t have my good temper. If he finds out you lost the ring, he’ll definitely make a scene.”
Jiang Fu trembled. Seeing how scared she was, Jiang Mingzhuo didn't want to ask her about the car accident anymore. As for the man she met on the road and the divorce consultation she went to, he didn't want to care too much about it.
It would be better if they got divorced, then he could rightfully become her husband.
He embraced the woman in his arms, took her hand and led her to where he had been itching to make a move. He kissed her face sweetly and hinted, "Now that I've found the ring for you, aren't you going to do something?"
"I'm really tired today..." Jiang Fu said weakly.
Jiang Mingzhuo laughed, raised his hand and patted her face, then grabbed her waist and turned her over. She struggled for a moment, but Jiang Mingzhuo immediately pressed her down from behind. His voice was very pleasant as he whispered in her ear, "I was thinking, should I take all your clothes away? Why do you need to wear clothes at home?"
Jiang Fu was taken aback.
"Jiang Mingzhuo, don't be like this!" She bit her lip.
He smiled more gently, opened her chat list first, and ran his fingers over her underwear. "Xiao Fu, you're tired. Just lie down and relax."
Jiang Mingzhuo maintains a fitness routine year-round, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Her physique is overwhelming for her, and she has no way to resist it.
Jiang Mingzhuo was patient and strong, trying his best to make her happy. She felt that this was not comfort, but punishment, especially since Jiang Mingzhuo would even hold her chin, forcefully kiss her, and eat what belonged to her. Jiang Fu felt even more disgusted.
She didn't know how she fainted, nor when she started crying.
Jiang Fu barely slept that night. She was held tightly in Jiang Mingzhuo's arms, so tired that she couldn't even lift her hand to push him away. She could only try to keep her eyes open and watch the sky outside the window gradually turn blue, silently calculating the time it would take for Jiang Mingzhuo to leave.
"I bought you a new car. You can drive it when you go out for fun these days. Or, after I finish dealing with things at home, we can go on vacation. How about that? I'll take you on a good trip for a while."
Jiang Mingzhuo pulled her into his arms, his fingers playing with the soft strawberry, and spoke to her.
He didn't sleep either, but stayed with her the whole time.
Jiang Fu was very familiar with this tactic of giving a hard blow followed by a sweet treat.
She knew she shouldn't anger him, so she could only nod silently.
As dawn broke, Jiang Fu was probably asleep. She could even feel Jiang Mingzhuo kissing her with lingering affection. She didn't open her eyes until after nine in the morning.
There are surveillance cameras everywhere in the entire villa.
Mobile phones are no exception; location tracking and phone tapping are ubiquitous.
Everything she has is under control.
Jiang Fu struggled to get out of bed. The dedicated servants never paid her much attention, only preparing everything she needed, such as bathing her, cleaning up the milk from last night, and getting rid of the mess...
She was in the bathroom, still being massaged by her maid, the essential oil being gently spread and circulated on her shoulders.
The floor-standing TV across from her was turned on. She intended to skip it, but her eyes widened the moment the man appeared on the news.
"I am Lin Jindong, the prosecutor in charge of this series of fraud cases in Financial Street."
The man in the news spoke coldly when interviewed by reporters.
His handsome face showed no extra expression, and even displayed extreme professionalism. The man, dressed in a black suit, answered each reporter's question expressionlessly, leaving Jiang Fu somewhat stunned.
But a moment later, a bold idea popped into her head.
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Imperial State Attorney's Office.
As Lin Jindong left the police station and stepped out of the elevator, the way his colleagues looked at him made him realize something was wrong.
Envy, curiosity, and confusion mingled within Lin Jindong, prompting him to quicken his pace.
"Prosecutor Lin, a friend of yours is waiting for you in the office." The assistant prosecutor called out to her, a faint blush rising on the young man's face. "She's so beautiful. How do you know such a beautiful woman?"
Lin Jindong gave an "oh" and raised an eyebrow. It seemed that his other colleagues shared a surprisingly similar opinion to his assistant.
He didn't even need to doubt; he already knew who this "uninvited guest" was.
He pushed open the office door and kindly locked it from the inside, so that she wouldn't regret it again.
On the sofa, Jiang Fu was looking down. This time, her clothes were obviously more casual. She wore a light blue knitted sweater with a suspender dress underneath. Her entire shoulders, neck and back were covered by a thin sheet, and only her chest could be seen to show a beautiful curve. Her legs were slender and straight, and her skin was almost glowing white.
"Looking for me?" He tossed the folder onto the table and casually loosened his tie with his left hand.
Jiang Fu raised her eyes and said, "Mm."
"What's up?"
“I…” She tucked the soft strands of hair that had fallen onto her face behind her ear.
From Lin Jindong's perspective, one can see her long eyelashes and delicate lips, like a rose.
Jiang Fu spoke up, "I want to know, will Prosecutor Lin still keep his promise to invite me to dinner?"
Her method of seduction was so clumsy that even she herself realized it.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Jindong noticed that she subconsciously bit her lip, her lips so vibrant that they made him want to kiss them.
Despite his brain sending him instructions, this woman probably didn't just want to have dinner with him.
But unfortunately.
He took the bait.
[Author's Note]
Xie Yong volunteered to be the third party; it wasn't Xiao Fu who initially asked him to. Xiao Fu's initial target was Lin Jindong.
The "what if" side story will be more complete, and after that, I'll start the other story. Since I recently watched the US election, my next book will likely cover that topic, with the male leads representing different parties. Writing about the US background is really fun and dramatic, isn't it?
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