The next day.
Ruan Mi arrived at the Mu Group on time, but Zhou Mei lingered in the president’s office and didn’t come out.
Assistant Zhang Qian whispered, “President Ruan, a woman went into President Mu’s office. She’s incredibly alluring. Aren’t you, as the legitimate wife, going in to check?
What if President Mu gets taken advantage of?”
Ruan Mi chuckled. Of course, she was alluring; her name was Zhou Mei.
Taken advantage of? Humph, she even wanted to glue them together with superglue while they were doing their thing.
“It’s alright. Your President Mu is a gentleman who remains unmoved by temptation. How could he possibly fall at the feet of a vulgar woman?”
As the two were talking, Zhou Mei swayed her hips and followed Mu Xiubai into the conference room with an air of nonchalance.
Mu Xiubai tapped the table, his face cold and stern. “Due to business reasons, Zhou Mei will temporarily replace Ruan Mi in her position, including all her current tasks. All departments must fully cooperate.”
Everyone stared at Ruan Mi in shock.
Zhou Mei stepped forward, flashing what she thought was an elegant and friendly smile. “From now on, we’ll be colleagues. Let’s work together and improve together.”
She glanced at Ruan Mi, her eyes full of provocation.
Ruan Mi smiled back, leading the applause, which quickly filled the conference room.
Ruan Mi gracefully stood up, picked up a stack of documents, and placed them in front of Zhou Mei.
“These are all the company’s current cooperation plans; they’re all here.”
Zhou Mei was pleased with Ruan Mi’s understanding, but Mu Xiubai watched coldly.
Ruan Mi’s reaction seemed off, and a sense of unease crept into her mind. The memory of Ruan Mi
getting into the strange man’s car flashed through her mind again.
Ruan Mi had moved out; had she been with that man these past few days?
Could Ruan Mi really be seeing someone else?
Once the thought took hold, it couldn’t be erased.
Actions spoke louder than thought; he grabbed Ruan Mi’s wrist and forcefully pulled her into his arms,
ignoring the stares of those around them.
Caught off guard, Ruan Mi tried to struggle, but Mu Xiubai’s threat came through.
“If you want the jade pendant, behave yourself and come to my office.”
Zhou Mei frowned, wanting to follow, but Mu Xiubai’s gaze stopped her in her tracks.
“Let go.”
The office door closed, and Ruan Mi’s expression changed, her disgust undisguised.
She was a pampered heiress, spoiled since childhood; if it weren’t for her love for Mu Xiubai, how could she have stooped to such a subservient position?
“As you requested, I’ve handed over all my work. Expedite the divorce proceedings, and then give me the jade pendant.”
Mu Xiubai was uncomfortable with Ruan Mi’s assertiveness and rejection.
His eyes darkened.
He grabbed Ruan Mi’s hand and pulled her towards him.
“Who was that man? His lover? When did this start?”
The question was accusatory, as if he’d witnessed Ruan Mi sleeping with someone.
“What man? What’s wrong with you? Do you think I’m some kind of person you can just sleep with?”
Mu Xiubai forcefully pulled his hand away, squeezing it painfully.
“I saw it all. He even came to pick you up at the company entrance. You still want to deny it?”
Mu Xiubai persisted. He might not like Ruan Mi, and he wouldn’t deign to touch her.
But he wouldn’t allow any other man to touch her.
Ruan Mi paused for a moment, then remembered the day Bo Ye picked her up.
A sneer curled her lips; it seemed Mu Xiubai had seen Bo Ye pick her up.
Fine, after suffering so much in love for so many years, she’d let Mu Xiubai eat his words before she left.
Ruan Mi sat down on a chair, her eyes filled with mockery.
“You know what, thinking with only your lower body is really satisfying. I’m starting to understand you a little now.”
She licked her lips, as if she wanted more.
Mu Xiubai’s face instantly turned ashen.
He lunged forward, bracing his arms on either side of Ruan Mi’s armrests, pressing his body down until they were extremely close.
“You slept with him?”
His sinister, terrifying voice carried a hint of threat.
“Ruan Mi, didn’t you think about the consequences before you acted?
You should consider the safety of others.”
Ruan Mi reached out to block Mu Xiubai from getting closer, her brows furrowed tightly.
“Stay away from me, you smell like a vixen, it makes me want to vomit.”
Ruan Mi wasn’t afraid at all. She was sure Mu Xiubai would be played to death if he didn’t try to harm Bo Ye.
Her wrist was grabbed, and she was met with Mu Xiubai’s murderous gaze.
“Ruan Mi, is it because I haven’t touched you that you’re getting restless?
If you’re restless, tell me, and I’ll satisfy you.”
He said, pulling her up and dragging her towards the lounge.
“Mu Xiubai, you’re crazy, let go!”
Ruan Mi struggled desperately; she didn’t want Mu Xiubai to touch her.
“You are my wife. I haven’t touched you for two years. Now it’s time for you to fulfill your duties as a wife.”
Ruan Mi was thrown onto the bed with great force, feeling dizzy. Just as she tried to get up, Mu Xiubai pressed down on her.
Her hands were pinned above her head, and she couldn’t move.
A strong, pungent perfume wafted into her nostrils, making Ruan Mi feel nauseous.
“Mu Xiubai, don’t touch me with your filthy hands.”
If Mu Xiubai dared to touch her, she would make him suffer a terrible fate.
A wicked smile crept across the man’s lips. “I’m filthy? Who was it that desperately tried to climb into my bed before, even resorting to drugging me? Wasn’t that you?”
*Rip*, her clothes were torn, revealing her snow-white shoulders.
The woman’s delicate fragrance captivated the man.
Especially the touch of red at the corner of her eyes, a blend of innocence and allure.
Ruan Mi’s beauty was undeniable; otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen her as his wife.
A true beauty icon.
His eyes darkened involuntarily; this delicate flower had been plucked by someone else first.
He truly regretted promising Zhou Mei he wouldn’t touch Ruan Mi.
Ruan Mi saw a deep lust in the man’s eyes.
“Mu Xiubai, Zhou Mei is still outside. Aren’t you the one who loves her the most? Aren’t you going to remain chaste for her?
Aren’t you afraid she’ll ignore you if you treat me like this?”
Mu Xiubai ignored her, driven only by primal instinct.
He lowered his head to kiss her neck, his large hand reaching under her skirt.
Ruan Mi was truly going crazy. She didn’t know where the strength came from, but she kicked him hard.
Mu Xiubai winced in pain, feeling the pressure loosen. Ruan Mi pulled her hand away and slapped him.
She used all her strength. Mu
Xiubai was stunned.
Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock on the door, and Zhou Mei’s voice came from outside.
“Xiubai, what are you doing in there? I need to talk to you urgently.”
The knocking on the door was deafening, and Mu Xiubai regained some of his senses.
Ruan Mi forcefully pushed him aside and hurriedly got up.
“Mu Xiubai, you bastard!”
She pushed open the door and stormed out.
Ruan Mi ran out, still disheveled.
Seeing this, Zhou Mei’s eyes blazed with fury.
Just as she was about to unleash a torrent of abuse, Ruan Mi turned around, her eyes bloodshot.
Zhou Mei was startled, and the words she was about to utter were swallowed back.
When only the two of them remained in the office, and when Zhou Mei saw Mu Xiubai lying on the bed, looking utterly lost and disoriented,
her fingers dug deep into her palm.
“Ruan Mi, you bitch.”