C10 She Broke down

"Go to hell!" Mo Li slammed the phone down, severing all ties with her past relationships.

Her tough exterior was just a facade. After delivering a satisfying slap to Hsiao Zi's face, Mo Li hadn't gone far before tears began to fall again.

With her father gone, Mo Yu's betrayal, her adoptive mother's intense dislike, and now enemies everywhere, Mo Li was exhausted from the charade of navigating through life. She was truly tired.

Fumbling with her phone, she dialed a familiar yet distant number, ready to let loose for once.

In the middle of a meeting, Gu Feixi received Mo Li's call. "What’s up? Miss me?"

Mo Li's voice, soft yet resolute, came through. "Director Gu, I want to sleep with you."

Her tone was firm, not joking, tinged with a sense of deep hurt.

After a quick analysis, Gu Feixi responded calmly, "Where are you?"

"Outside Charming Beauty," Mo Li replied.

"Stay put. I'll send someone to get you," Gu Feixi said, feeling a thrill at the unexpected turn of events.

When Mo Li took the initiative to undress Gu Feixi and shyly removed her own clothes, facing each other in their most natural state, Gu Feixi felt an exhilarating sense of novelty.

This woman is truly something special; she always brings something new to the table. Yet, seeing Mo Li's desolate and resolute gaze, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain in his heart.

"Focus on me. I want to be the only one in your eyes," Gu Feixi demanded, lifting Mo Li's chin and leaning in.

As the man took from her with wild abandon, tears slowly welled up in the corners of Mo Li's eyes. This time, however, she didn't feel humiliated—just a sense of emptiness, as if the warmth of his body was the only thing grounding her in reality.

She suddenly felt that her allure was her true home; at least someone was willing to truly see her, and that someone was the much-admired Gu Feixi. Even if their relationship was ambiguous, what did it matter?

Mo Li had nowhere else to go. Since Gu Feixi was interested in her, she might as well go along with it. Having spent years at Charming Beauty, Mo Li knew what men were after—momentary passion, the thrill of conquest—but those things never lasted. She had to seize the opportunity now.

Her body was her only asset, and if she wanted revenge, she needed to rely on Gu Feixi. Hsiao Xiao might be the angel Mo Yu was infatuated with, but she would show everyone that she was the fallen angel who had truly descended to earth.

The next morning, Gu Feixi, usually swamped with work, surprisingly found time to invite Mo Li for breakfast. They went to a neat little diner, and Mo Li was taken aback that someone as high-profile as Gu Feixi would join her there.

"You never cease to surprise me," she said.

"It's not that big of a deal," he replied.

"I always thought you were too high and mighty to eat in a place like this."

"I'm here for you."

Mo Li was stunned into silence. During this business trip, her impression of Gu Feixi improved; he no longer seemed untouchable.

After returning to the office, Mo Li briefed Ann Yuv on the situation and said, "I'll personally attend Hsiao Zi's press conference for the endorsement."

Ann Yuv smiled, understanding Mo Li's intent. "Looks like Hsiao Zi is in for a tough time."

Mo Li chuckled, "She brought it on herself."