C8 Separation

Because of the injury on my foot, my steps were unsteady, and I stumbled right into Mu Chengyang's arms. He looked at me with a smile playing on his lips and whispered in my ear, "What, can't hold back anymore?"

My heart raced as I looked at Mu Chengyang's body. I stood up, trying to remain calm, and said, "Mr. Mu, you're joking." I wanted to keep my distance with my words.

Mu Chengyang, looking unimpressed, said, "Alright, show me your attitude."

I put on gloves and began to touch Mu Chengyang's body. He was in great shape, with a strong, muscular back that formed smooth, defined lines, without any excess fat. Instinctively, I couldn't help but glance twice, even wanting to sneak a peek at the front.

Mu Chengyang caught my little actions in the mirror, smirking with a knowing pride. "What, drooling? I bet you haven't seen a man with a better body than mine in years." With that, he pushed against my palm with his strong back.

I thought of Muh Linfeng and calmed myself, saying, "Mr. Mu, your physique is impressive, but it has nothing to do with me. I'm a married woman and have no interest in other men."

Suddenly, the muscles under my hand tensed.

With a splash, Mu Chengyang stood up from the bathtub...

When I love you, if you don't cherish it, then I'll leave you.

Chengyang stood up so abruptly that I was splashed with water, catching me completely off guard. Instinctively, I covered my face and turned away.

Chengyang didn't stop; instead, he stepped out of the bathtub and came right up to me, forcefully pulling my hand away, making me look at him. I didn't want to meet his gaze and tried to avoid looking at him directly.

With a mocking tone, Chengyang scoffed, "What’s this, Xu Ximo? Acting all innocent now? Haven't you seen it countless times before? Why the sudden act?"

He leaned in close, breathing softly by my ear, his voice low and deliberate, "What, can't resist anymore?" He teased, brushing my hair aside.

In my mind, I thought, Chengyang, do you really think I'm the same Xu Ximo as before? I've lost all interest in you!

Angrily, I retorted, "Mr. Lu, please don't bring up the past. I'm a married woman now!"

Seeing my reaction, Chengyang nodded arrogantly, seemingly losing interest. He said coldly, "Oh, then you can leave. I'm not interested in what's been used by others."

His disdainful attitude left me tense with anger, while Chengyang, indifferent, wrapped himself in a towel and walked past me without a second glance. He settled onto a lounge chair, lazily reclining, clearly uninterested in engaging with me any further.

I stood in the room, recalling Muh Linfeng's request. Even though I was reluctant, I had to swallow my pride and negotiate with Mu Chengyang. "Mr. Mu, putting aside our personal differences, I'm here to discuss the investment between your group and our company..."

Before I could open the documents I brought, Mu Chengyang, with his eyes slightly closed, said, "Xu Ximo, you have no leverage to negotiate with me."

He then opened his eyes, adjusted his posture, and stared at me intently, exuding a strong sense of intimidation. "That little company of Muh Linfeng's doesn't interest me at all. It offers me no benefit. And as for you?"