Chapter 98 Chapter 98 Divorce in public, affection in private
Cheng Wanting, who has always been upright, actually felt a little sneaky at this moment.
Lin Keying was skeptical, but still pushed the man worriedly: "Are you sure? What if Liu Zhigao's men find out? Otherwise, you should leave first, so as not to let your efforts go to waste."
When important matters arise, it is important to focus on the important matters.
Don't let the small details that you didn't notice trip you up.
Cheng Wanting almost vomited blood. He should not have been bewitched by the woman's words and agreed to spread the news of divorce, prompting Liu Zhigao and others to take action as soon as possible.
Now, Liu Zhigao and the British businessmen are indeed stepping up their efforts, but his wife has moved out of the villa, and even their meetings late at night are so secretive, and she keeps driving him away.
Lin Keying was thinking hard. After the dinner tonight, Liu Zhigao and the British businessman should have believed it to about 70% and noticed the abnormality between her and her husband. Now was the critical moment, so she couldn't let him down.
We haven't seen each other for over a week, and today we acted together at the dinner party, and even saw quite a few tactless men trying to show their affection...
The man's large hands tightly wrapped around the woman's waist, unwilling to leave. He only leaned forward and whispered, "Howard Chen, Charles... and those men who are so daring as to dare to approach you, and tonight someone offered you a glass of wine and invited you to dance... you might as well chop off their hands."
When the thin lips were about to touch the red lips, Lin Keying blocked the man's kiss with her palm, her palm itching: "No, go away!"
She knew this man very well. Once he started kissing her, he would not let her go easily. She would not be able to have a peaceful night. If she left early tomorrow morning, she would be easily discovered.
Cheng Wanting was rejected even for a kiss, and he didn't buy it: "The divorce news has been withdrawn. I have a way to provoke Liu Zhigao and others to take action. There is no need..."
"No!" Lin Keying was furious, determined not to take any risks: "The divorce news has spread. No one will believe you even if you deny it now. It will affect our plan. Liu Zhigao and the others have almost believed it. Your other methods will not be as effective as this one. Now is the critical moment."
The man who has always been obsessed with his career was taught by the woman who dreams of lying down: "Mr. Cheng, you have to focus on the overall situation and put your children's personal feelings aside."
Cheng Wanting, who always taught others to put the overall situation first: "..."
The man who came secretly got nothing and was kicked out of the villa by his wife.
"Remember to be careful when you leave. Recently, Liu Zhigao and his men have been keeping watch over us. They want to find out if our marriage is really going bad."
After giving all the instructions in the dark villa, Lin Keying ruthlessly drove her legal and legitimate husband away without any hesitation.
On a dark and windy night, Yang Minghui brought a group of bodyguards to lead away Liu Zhigao's men, allowing the eldest young master to smoothly enter the new villa where his wife currently lived.
A short separation is better than a new marriage. Yang Minghui arranged for the Cheng family bodyguards to assist the young master in leaving without being discovered. He arranged everything and was about to leave, but suddenly found that the young master had only been in the house for about ten minutes, and he came out already?
He hurriedly arranged for personnel to provide cover. Yang Minghui was extremely surprised as to why the young master did not look so well.
Could it be that he was kicked out by his wife? !
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According to the intelligence received by Liu Zhigao and others, Cheng Wanting and Lin Keying had no other interactions except for meeting at the Chamber of Commerce dinner that day, and they had never met privately.
It seemed that the divorce was almost certain to happen. Coupled with the instigation of the two shareholders of Huanyu bribed by Liu Zhigao in recent days, people inside Huanyu were in a panic, and some began to express dissatisfaction with the people involved.
Under the instruction of Liu Zhigao, shareholders Zhao and Chen instigated some old people who had worked with Cheng Guanjie in the past to put pressure on Cheng Wanting to give an explanation for the divorce.
Yang Minghui temporarily calmed down the restless shareholders and returned to the general manager's office to report the latest situation: "Master, the two shareholders bought by Liu Zhigao have indeed been busy recently and have been stirring up trouble in private."
"Yeah." Cheng Wanting had noticed it a long time ago, but he didn't expose them easily.
It is a good thing to keep the discovered traitors by your side and monitor them at all times so that you can fully grasp their movements and make use of them when necessary.
"Let them make a fuss. The bigger the better." Cheng Wanting continued to send people to secretly buy scattered shares of Huanyu that were released from the stock market. He was calm and composed. "I don't mind accelerating what Liu Zhigao wants, or even personally presenting it to him."
“Yes.” Yang Minghui had never fought such a severe and thrilling battle before. Even his wife was involved, and the couple acted out their divorce together.
It's really scary.
He was just about to leave to do some work when he heard the eldest young master calling him.
"There is one more thing to do." Cheng Wanting said in a deep voice with a cold look in his eyes.
Yang Minghui thought it was some kind of setup, but after hearing the young master's mission clearly, he just mourned in silence.
Not long after, the scandal of British businessman Charles was reported in the newspapers. He was married in the UK and often traveled around the world on business, and had several lovers in each country.
Hong Kong's most famous gossip magazine listed dozens of Charles' lovers and even hinted at some of his perverted behavior.
The British, who have always been very concerned about their reputation, were so angry that they started cursing. Their usual gentlemanly demeanor was gone, and it seemed that wherever they went, they were looked at with discriminatory eyes. He was so embarrassed that he didn't appear in public for several days.
Many wealthy daughters in Hong Kong had been seduced by Charles. They were all surprised to see the report and secretly disliked this seemingly gentlemanly and handsome man.
Charles' reputation was ruined, and he wanted to ask the British Hong Kong government for help to deal with the gossip magazine and the reporter who wrote it. However, he learned that there was a powerful force behind the magazine, and that the magazine was widely loved by gossipy citizens. As a result, he was unable to take action like he would against other businessmen.
After all, gossip magazines survive on explosive gossip, which is not something other business wars can deal with.
In addition, Hong Kong's local underworld forces are mixed, and it is difficult for Charles, a British businessman, to provoke a magazine with underworld background.
Charles couldn't stay in the port city for the time being, so he had to take a cruise to relax. Among thousands of passengers from all over the world, he gradually found a sense of freedom and regained his trampled face.
Wearing an exquisite black long-tailed suit and a black top hat, Charles listened to many passengers on board the cruise ship that was about to stop at Southeast Asian and African countries and finally go around to Europe, talking about the gossip about the person in charge of the Universal Group.
The divorce of the head of Huanyu Group is gossip news that attracts the most attention and becomes the topic of conversation among passengers after dinner.
Charles regrets that he cannot pursue the beautiful Miss Lin for the time being, and plans to disembark in Africa to see the diamond mines he had photographed, relax, and return to Hong Kong after a while.
Charles was just drinking alone on the boat. He got drunk and staggered, bumping into several passengers. Finally, under the influence of alcohol, he lay drowsy at the bar counter.
When I woke up again, my right arm was aching, as if it was broken.
Charles wailed in pain, but heard the crew explain that he had molested a female passenger while drunk and his hand was broken by the female passenger's husband.
Charles was cursing and about to call the police, but he heard that the passengers had already disembarked. He became even angrier, looking at his arm in a cast, and yelled for the boat to stop, but no one paid any attention to him.
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Lin Keying also saw the news about Charles in the gossip magazine, it was really disgusting!
He appears to be polite and gentlemanly on the surface, but he is a complete rotten person behind the scenes.
Lin Keying put down the magazine with disgust, and the next moment she saw Ah Mei bringing in some fresh fruits.
The beautiful fruit plate is filled with a bowl of rosy and translucent fruits, which are plump and round, and the light fruity sweetness is tempting to swallow your saliva.
"Madam, this year's strawberries have arrived. The merchant sent them to the eldest master as usual. Ah Hong notified me to go pick them up, but the eldest master said he didn't want to eat them, so he asked me to bring them all over."
Strawberry – the name of strawberry in Hong Kong.
Lin Keying gently pinched one and put it into her mouth. The sweet juice splashed between her lips and tongue. The fruity aroma was fragrant and sweet, mixed with a hint of sourness. The sweet and sour taste stimulated her taste buds.
After eating a strawberry, Lin Keying squinted her eyes happily, and picked up another one and fed it to Ah Mei.
"Ma'am, I don't want to eat it. Strawberries are too expensive."
"Eat it if I tell you to." Lin Keying gently pushed the strawberry into Ah Mei's mouth with her green fingertips. The little girl's eyes lit up, and she slowly chewed the sweet and juicy fruit with her little mouth, also smiling with her eyebrows curved.
"Give some to Mrs. Hua and the others to try, and you can try some too."
Ah Mei thought strawberries were the most delicious fruit in the world and nodded happily: "Thank you, Madam!"
The servants who were arranged to follow Lin Keying to the new villa gathered in the garden to eat strawberries. While eating, they lamented how the eldest master could be willing to divorce such a good wife.
Mrs. Hua sighed, "The eldest young master finally came to his senses and agreed to get married, but now the marriage has changed and he wants a divorce? How can I explain this to the first wife in heaven!"
Several servants nearby also sighed: "The eldest young master and his wife seemed to have a good relationship before, why would the eldest young master suddenly want a divorce? Now there are rumors outside that the eldest young master and his wife are really going to separate."
The youngest, Ah Mei, had a sweet and sour voice, and was extremely happy. She listened to everyone's murmurs for a long time before she spoke quietly: "Is the eldest young master going to get a divorce? Could it be that the wife doesn't want the eldest young master anymore and wants to divorce him?"
Others: "..."
Everyone was used to the young master being decisive and making all the decisions, so they had never thought of this possibility.
Now that Ah Mei mentioned it, the more I think about it, the more possible it seems.
Mrs. Hua sighed again: "The eldest young master is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. How can the wife bear to divorce him?"
Ah Mei couldn't figure it out either, but now there was a more cruel question: "If the eldest master and his wife really get divorced, then we will follow his wife, and Ah Hong and the others will follow the eldest master?"
Mrs. Hua and several other servants remained silent.
This is a very difficult question. The eldest master and his wife are getting divorced, and both sides are reluctant to let them go.
A group of people are used to serving the young master. Although the young master looks cold, he is kind and considerate to the servants, and no one will say a bad word.
But I have been living with my wife for more than half a year and we have a deep relationship. My wife always thinks about everyone and often treats everyone to delicious food and sweet drinks. Her temper is rare and gentle.
The palms and backs of your hands are all made of flesh, and no one would be willing to sacrifice them.
While eating strawberries, a group of people sighed collectively. Can't they just avoid divorce? No matter who they follow, they can't bear to leave the other one.
Lin Keying ate a plate of strawberries and went for a walk in the garden. She was surprised to hear the servants sighing from afar.
No, it’s not time for divorce yet, even the servants will be divided in half!
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He took some time and energy to deal with Charles, who dared to provoke him in person and invited Lin Keying to dance.
Cheng Wanting's gaze fell back on Huanyu.
Huanyu is facing a deadly dilemma with wolves and tigers ahead. It is almost impossible to break out of the predicament unless it fights its way out.
Outside, Liu Zhigao and the British businessmen launched a heavy attack, while inside, there were rebellious shareholders within Huanyu who fanned the flames.
When the time is right, Yang Minghui will follow Cheng Wanting's arrangement and convene a shareholders' meeting on Wednesday, at which time the marriage and equity situation will be explained.
Shareholders Zhao and Chen knew that there would be important information, so they notified Liu Zhigao on the same day.
Liu Zhigao knew what was going on. Through various clues from his secret investigation, and even the news that Guo Changda and Zhao Fengzhen had hinted at wanting to scout young talents in Hong Kong, he was basically able to conclude that the divorce between Cheng Wanting and Lin Keying was a fact.
After all, the truth cannot be hidden, and Cheng Wanting must give an explanation at the shareholders' meeting.
Unexpectedly, Huanyu's collapse was faster than he expected. The excited Liu Zhigao felt his blood boiling. He was already dreaming of bringing down Cheng Wanting immediately, taking over Huanyu, expanding his own power, and becoming the number one capital in Gangcheng.
"Boss Liu, William has also received the news, but they want to recruit Cheng Wanting for their own use and do not agree with us completely destroying Huanyu. They just notified us to suspend the acquisition of Huanyu's shares. They want us to give way to them."
"Humph." Liu Zhigao was not convinced by this group of British businessmen in his heart, but he had to bow his head since he was in Hong Kong. "They want to take away the lion's share of Huanyu? Impossible! Ignore them and spend money to buy Huanyu's shares!"
In order to target Huanyu, Liu Zhigao had swallowed his anger and given up a lot of interests. Now that Huanyu is at the end of its rope, he certainly can't just sit and watch the British merchants take the biggest share while he picks up some of the broth.
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On Wednesday, the shareholders' meeting of Huanyu Group was held.
As the first shareholders' meeting held after the recent incident of Huanyu, the outside world has received a lot of information. Even many reporters gathered under the group building, trying to get first-hand information.
Cheng Zhihao was arranged to calm the reporters downstairs.
"Thank you for your hard work, reporters. Have some sweet soup before filming."
"How should I know anything? I know nothing."
"What is the marriage status of my eldest brother and sister-in-law? You also know that my eldest brother and sister-in-law live outside, and I rarely see them."
"Can Huanyu survive? I am concerned too. I haven't received my salary for this month yet."
The reporters were so frustrated by Master Cheng's perfunctory response that they couldn't help but complain, "Master Cheng, did you receive special public relations training? We really can't get any inside information from you."
Cheng Zhihao cried out that he was wronged and that he really knew nothing!
Huanyu is now facing internal and external troubles, and he cannot participate in the core operations. He even secretly asked Amin whether his elder brother and sister-in-law are really getting divorced.
There was a lot of noise outside the Huanyu Group, while in the conference room on the 32nd floor, Cheng Wanting was meeting with more than a dozen shareholders and acknowledged his divorce for the first time.
"According to Hong Kong law, my wife, Ms. Lam Keying, will take my 12% stake and become the third largest shareholder of Huanyu."
The casual remark of the man at the head of the conference table seemed to drop a bombshell in the quiet conference room.
Although they were mentally prepared, the shareholders were shocked and almost hopeless about Huanyu's current situation.
On the outside, Liu Zhigao and the British businessmen were frequently fighting, and on the inside, the marriage crisis of the person in charge led to the dispersion of equity.
"No, how can Huanyu let a woman become the third largest shareholder!" Shareholder Zhao saw that the shareholders had different expressions and were hesitant to speak, so he was the first to jump out and start firing.
The old man who followed Cheng Guanjie to build his empire had a hot temper and got angry easily: "If we let someone control Huanyu's shares so easily, Huanyu will go bankrupt tomorrow!"
Shareholder Chen whispered with several shareholders on his left and right, leading everyone to speak: "This is absolutely not possible!"
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A fierce argument broke out in the meeting room. Cheng Wanting was in the main seat. He glanced coldly at shareholder Zhao who took the lead in opposing and shareholder Chen who was hiding in the dark and adding fuel to the fire. He did not join in the argument.
The noisy conference room was filled with noise until the door to the conference room was suddenly opened, angering the respected shareholder.
"Who has the tactlessness to disturb the shareholders' meeting of Huanyu?" Several shareholders were full of anger and were about to scold a short-sighted subordinate, but they stopped when they caught a glimpse of a tall and beautiful figure.
At the entrance of the conference room, a woman in a black and white striped pearlescent shirt and a black skirt appeared with a professional and capable appearance. She glanced at all the shareholders with a smile and said lightly: "Dear shareholders, I think as the third largest shareholder of Huanyu, I should be qualified to come here."
The third largest shareholder who was just strongly opposed by everyone has arrived!
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, standing there in a daze for a moment. What on earth was going on? !
Yang Minghui made room for Lin Keying to sit on the left side of Cheng Wanting's main seat, then moved an office chair over and placed it in place: "Madam, please sit down."
Lin Keying smiled at Yang Minghui and said, "Secretary Yang, please call me Miss Lin from now on. Madam is not appropriate anymore."
Yang Minghui: "...Yes, Ms. Lin."
Although he knew it was an act, Yang Minghui still felt a chill on his back.
Oh Heaven, oh Earth, young master, please look carefully and listen carefully, it was really my Madam who asked me to change my words!
Sitting quietly at the Huanyu shareholders' meeting, Lin Keying smiled at everyone and said, "I believe President Cheng has informed you of the current situation. Huanyu is facing an external crisis now. You can speak freely and discuss countermeasures together."
Seeing the youngest outsider woman in the room sitting in the upper seat, all the shareholders were indignant, especially shareholder Zhao, who almost stood up to protest.
Lin Keying was unmoved. She leaned lazily on the back of her chair, crossed her fingers, and placed her arms lightly on the table. "Shareholder Zhao, do you have objections to the laws of Hong Kong City? Or is it that Mr. Cheng is unable to control his power and everyone disobeys you?"
Cheng Wanting glanced at the shareholders who were making trouble expressionlessly: "No matter how much you object, there is nothing we can do. This is the law of Hong Kong. If you really want to make trouble, you might as well go to court together when we file for divorce."
Cheng Wanting was so majestic that he silenced everyone with just a few words.
As the meeting continued, shareholders split into two factions in response to Huanyu's current struggling situation.
The old guys who had followed Huanyu to build the empire were determined to fight against Liu Zhigao and the British businessmen. However, under the instigation of shareholders Zhao and Chen, another group of shareholders agreed to seek peace, giving up their interests in exchange for a breathing space and bowing to Liu Zhigao and the British businessmen.
The two sides were arguing and each had his own arguments.
"How can we possibly kneel down to Liu Zhigao and the British Merchant Alliance? Even if we really kneel down, do you think they will let us go in the future? They will still eat up Huanyu without leaving any residue!"
"Seeking peace now can still preserve some hope for Huanyu, and give it a chance to make a comeback! If we hold on, Huanyu will soon be killed by Liu Zhigao and the British merchants. How badly have the stocks outside fallen? They will have sucked up all the scattered shares! When the shareholders' meeting comes, they will be the ones who make the decisions, and Huanyu will only die faster!"
The shareholders were arguing heatedly. The largest shareholder Cheng Wanting and the third largest shareholder Lin Keying just watched in silence. Only when everyone was arguing until their faces were red did they take sides.
"I agree with shareholder Zhao's proposal." Lin Keying said calmly, standing on the side without holding any grudges.
Shareholder Zhao did not expect that Cheng Wanting's wife, whom he was about to divorce, would actually stand on his side. He changed his mind and thought that this woman must want to sell 15% of the shares in cash and leave as soon as possible, so she could be won over.
"Ms. Lin is quite far-sighted."
Seeing that shareholder Zhao had changed his previous opposition stance and started to flatter her, Lin Keying felt contempt in her heart but her smile became even wider.
"Huanyu is seeking peace?" Cheng Wanting, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up, "Impossible."
"Why not?" Lin Keying turned to look at the man with a firm gaze, "Mr. Cheng, don't be complacent. Considering Huanyu's current situation, actively seeking peace is the only way to preserve the situation. Even if we sacrifice some interests, we can at least preserve the overall situation."
Cheng Wanting whispered back, "Boss Lin doesn't know much about Huanyu, so is it appropriate for him to make such comments? Huanyu is the result of years of hard work by the Cheng family and everyone present. It is certainly impossible for us to bow to Liu Zhigao and the British merchants."
"He who knows the current situation is a hero." Lin Keying responded with a resounding voice, "If Mr. Cheng doesn't even understand this principle, how can he be qualified to be the leader of Huanyu? Perhaps, this position should really be replaced by someone more capable!"
None of the shareholders present dared to say such harsh words, but at this moment they heard with their own ears Cheng Wanting’s wife, who was about to divorce him, challenging him!
It's so courageous!
Even the two shareholders bribed by Liu Zhigao did not have the courage to do so.
Even though Huanyu is in danger now, no one dares to underestimate Cheng Wanting. It is because after so many years, everyone knows the abilities and methods of the person in charge of Huanyu Group.
This woman really doesn't understand Cheng Wanting's thundering methods, how could she be so disrespectful to Cheng Wanting!
It seems that this couple has completely torn their relationship apart and are incompatible!
However, this woman who seemed not afraid of being killed by Cheng Wanting was actually stepping up her efforts: "If President Cheng really wants to object, then come up with a countermeasure to lead Huanyu to completely resist the reversal. Otherwise, wouldn't it be dragging everyone to death together?"
There were gasps in the meeting room. The shareholders, who had just been arguing fiercely, watched helplessly as the man in the main position had a gloomy face and cast cold eyes at his audacious ex-wife. No one dared to breathe and just wanted to escape.
If Cheng Wanting really wants to take action, he must make sure that innocent people are not harmed.
"Why don't we just stop here for today's meeting and discuss it later."
"I agree!"
"I'll go back and think of a solution. I'm leaving now."
When the shareholders who were afraid of being implicated saw that Cheng Wanting did not try to keep them, they all got up and left. Before leaving, they looked back at Lin Keying, who still didn't know how she would be retaliated against, and expressed their deep sympathy.
To dare to be so sarcastic and target Cheng Wanting, and even directly question his position as the leader, is simply fed up with life!
What's more, you are an ex-wife who is about to get divorced. There is no love between husband and wife anymore. Just wait for severe revenge!
In an instant, there were only two people left in the conference room. Yang Minghui gently closed the door and stood guard at the entrance.
Not long after, breaking news came from Huanyu. Liu Zhigao received a secret report and couldn't help but get excited. The reporters also got various inside information and finally got something.
Cheng Wanting and his wife Lin Keying decided to divorce and divide their property. The shares were divided. The two were at loggerheads at the shareholders' meeting and held different opinions. Their relationship completely broke down and they even fell out completely! They should still be confronting and settling accounts in the conference room, and they may have even started arguing!
The changes in Huanyu instantly sparked a frenzy of attention in Hong Kong, prompting people with different thoughts to take action.
In the conference room, Lin Keying was enjoying her acting and was about to get up and leave when she heard the man speak.
"Boss Lin, did you enjoy mocking me just now?"
"Mr. Cheng, please don't be so petty." Lin Keying was a little curious, "It's just that these shareholders ran away too quickly."
"They were afraid that I would retaliate against you for having the guts to directly question my position and ultimately implicate them."
Lin Keying didn't care: "What's the revenge? I'm just acting brilliantly~"
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Keying turned around and left with a smile on her face. She was very satisfied with her performance. She believed that the news had spread throughout Hong Kong at this moment, and the opportunity to survive from a desperate situation was about to come!
However, I have to leave quickly. After all, it is not suitable for me and my soon-to-be-divorced husband to be alone now.
However, a large hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, and the man used a little force to bring the woman into his arms. Lin Keying was frightened by the man's sudden action, and before she could react, she was kissed by the man who leaned over.
Kissing in the conference room where the shareholders' meeting had just been held, Lin Keying's whole body was tense, especially because of the sounds of Huanyu employees walking and talking outside from time to time, which made her even more nervous.
Lin Keying put her hands on the man's chest and pushed him away, struggling and angrily: "Cheng Wanting, are you crazy? This is a meeting room, and... is there a surveillance camera?"
Cheng Wanting pried open the woman's pearly teeth fiercely and ruthlessly, and sucked on her red lips. The flexible and powerful lips and tongue stirred wantonly, grabbing the woman's breath and saliva.
When the kiss ended, the man's deep voice rang out with heavy breathing: "Unfortunately, the surveillance camera was broken this morning."
Her breathing was disordered, her hair was disordered, and Lin Keying's mind was also disordered.
Just as she was complaining in her heart that the surveillance camera was broken so coincidentally, Lin Keying felt the man leaning over and kissing her again.
"No." They hadn't seen each other for nearly two weeks, and they hadn't had any intimate actions. Lin Keying tasted the desire of missing him between his lips and tongue, but she also knew that now was not the right time. She struggled to speak, "We are both getting divorced. Staying in the meeting room all the time will arouse suspicion."
Cheng Wanting curled his lips and quickly brushed off the vase ornaments and several water cups on the cabinet beside the floor-to-ceiling window in the conference room.
There was a clang of something falling to the ground, accompanied by the sound of glass breaking. Lin Keying was carried onto the cabinet by the man, with her straight legs hanging in the air.
At the door of the meeting room, Yang Minghui's voice rang out, making sure that the surrounding employees could also hear: "Master, Madam, if you have something to say, please talk it over nicely. Don't smash things or quarrel! Even if you want to divorce, it's better to part ways amicably!"
In the conference room, Lin Keying clung to the man's shoulders, powerlessly enduring the strong kiss, with the man's whispers lingering in her ears.
"Instead of being sneaky at home, why not be open and aboveboard in the meeting room, huh?"
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