C21 Unfair

"Hahaha!"

Before Zhao Liang took off, Lu Zhining caught his wretched expression. He let out a sort of triumphant laugh and yelled, "This Toad Zhao has really gone through hell today."

"Toad Zhao? What do you mean?"

There was a clouded, puzzled look on Lu Fengting's face.

"Well, it was so foolish of him to think that he got the upper hand." Suddenly, Lu Zhining felt someone struck his head, and he turned around to check who it was. "Miss Xia, why did you hit me? I was merely telling the truth. Fine, I won't speak any further." He met her gaze with a pout, and his face fell in disappointment. Then he ostentatiously rubbed the spot where he got hit, which wasn't even hurting.

Xia Yun was the only person capable of disciplining him at the drop of a hat.

Lu Fengting shot them a narrowed, glinting glance when he saw the two goofing around.

"Ning, why don't you wait for me in the car? There's something urgent I have to consult with your father first," Xia Yun said gently as she wiped the tears off Lu Zhining's face.

"Okay." Lu Zhining flashed Lu Fengting a meaningful look before he compliantly stepped inside the car.

Lu Fengting eyed Xia Yun with much interest after hearing her words. "Is there something you want to tell me? But before you say anything, let me remind you first that the Civil Affairs Bureau is closed now, and our divorce settlement is all set for tomorrow."

Not wanting to talk sheer nonsense with him, Xia Yun bluntly demanded, "I want to know what your conditions are."

"Conditions?"

“Don't act like you don't know. Didn't you plan this morning's incident?" Xia Yun wasn't stupid not to notice his lack of veracity. Upon her return to the kindergarten building, she mulled over what had happened earlier. The more she deliberated, the more disconcerted she became. How did Ann Keer accidentally change her clothes inside the CEO's office? Plus, she specifically put on an expensive Summer of Italy ensemble.

Moreover, knowing Ann Keer's temperament, she would have reported the matter to the police by now if she were truly eager to humiliate Xia Yun. Ann Keer wanted her dead for a long time.

All of these incidents were related, with only one viable explanation. Lu Fengting designed all these antics.

Lu Fengting seemed baffled. Then an ironic smile spread over his face, and he laughed.

Xia Yun looked flustered to see Lu Fengting grin since he looked so glum when she first saw him. Out of nowhere, he flashed her a radiant smile, which was boyishly affectionate.

Xia Yun deliberately glanced away, breathed lightly between parted lips, and said, "What do you mean? Please enlighten me."

Lu Fengting tucked a lock of Xia Yun's hair behind her ear. He leaned closer, their faces drawing near, and whispered, "I'm willing to pay that five million euros for you. We will discuss the conditions further once we arrive home.”

Slowly, his warm breath fanned her face, causing Xia Yun's heart to flutter. She gasped as she felt her sensitive earlobe flared up.

'Arrive home?' She mulled over his words.

Xia Yun recalled last night's incident after giving it much thought.

There was no freaking way he meant it!

In her mind, Xia Yun already dismissed his innuendo. She feared what this weirdo might do to her later.

"No, I don't want to wait much longer. Tell me at once." Xia Yun shook her head vehemently, trying to dispel an irrational sense of dread.

Lu Fengting wasn't easily annoyed with her reaction, and he said nicely, "Well, if that's what you want, then I'll give you two options. First, you stay here and reimburse Ann Keer's money. Or you can come home with me and talk in a comfortable setting. Which one will it be?"

"I'll pick the third one."

Without hesitation, Xia Yun suggested another recourse. "Why don't we have a rational conversation here right now as consenting adults, and then I'll head home with you." She had already resolved not to let him have his way again.

Lu Fengting's face winced in annoyance. "I'm sorry, but there's no third option whatsoever.”

"No, that's totally unfair!" Xia Yun protested vehemently.

"Unfair?"

A sinister look came into Lu Fengting's eyes, and he smiled wickedly. "Since we first met, there's never been fairness between us.” As he talked, he sauntered toward the car. "You can come with me, or you can stay behind and deal with Ann Keer. It all comes down to you.”

Lu Fengting hopped in the car and rolled down the window. He scrutinized Xia Yun's expression, who was caught in a quandary and looked deep in thought. His mouth was set in a grim line as he ordered the driver, "Let's go."