C1 At the Scene of Adultery

"Are you not going to explain yourself?"

In the elegant room, the sheets were in disarray, and the air was thick with the scent of passion. Women's clothes were scattered on the floor, and a diamond-studded evening gown lay carelessly tossed aside.

Jing Si narrowed his eyes coldly, his cool hand gripping Shen Yueyin's chin with such force it seemed he might crush her delicate face. His words were icy, each one deliberate: "Am I not enough for you, so you brazenly cheat with another man at our engagement party?"

"What explanation?" Shen Yueyin's lips curled slightly, as if she couldn't feel the pain in her chin. Her soft hand lightly grazed the back of Jing Si's hand, her eyes sparkling under the shimmering lights. She adjusted the strap slipping off her shoulder and said nonchalantly, "It is exactly as you see."

The butler, who had just rushed in, darkened his gaze at the scene in the lounge and quietly announced, "Sir, everything is ready. The engagement ceremony can begin."

Jing Si's veins bulged as he abruptly released his grip on the woman, pointing furiously at the door and shouting, "Get out!"

The butler bowed politely and retreated, closing the lounge door behind him.

In the grand banquet hall, guests mingled in a sea of elegant chatter. The European-style venue, in keeping with the Jing family's tradition, was adorned with fresh white roses hanging from the ceiling, their fragrance filling the air. Ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine roses symbolized the man's devotion.

High society's elite chatted eagerly, all anticipating the appearance of the engagement party's main couple. Meanwhile, in the lounge, with the door shut, the air felt stifling.

Shen Yueyin found it hard to breathe. She pressed her lips together slightly and looked up at Jing Si. "Do you still want to marry me?"

The words cut like a knife, stabbing not only into Jing Si's heart but also piercing Shen Yueyin deeply.

A long silence followed, with time dragging on as if each second stretched into eternity.

Shen Yueyin glanced sideways, studying him closely, her heart trembling slightly.

In A City, Jing Si, known as Second Master Jing, had made a name for himself by securing a pivotal deal for his family at just sixteen. By eighteen, he began managing the family business, and he's been at it for six years now. His methods are ruthless, impervious to persuasion, and his depth of character is unfathomable.

This cold, distant man reserved all his tenderness for the woman before him. Rumor had it that Second Master Jing's weakness was an exquisite beauty, whose captivating eyes could ensnare anyone's soul with just a glance.

After secretly protecting her for three years, he finally found the right moment to announce their engagement, only to discover her tangled with another man.

Taking a deep breath, Jing Si spoke coldly, "Have you thought it through?"

Shen Yueyin lowered her gaze, her long, thick lashes concealing her emotions. Her voice was soft and lively, reminiscent of her playful teasing when nestled in his arms: "Second Master, you're joking. Does it matter if I've thought it through? The final decision is still in your hands."

She paused, her delicate hand brushing her slender neck, her fingers lightly tracing the marks left there. "If you won't let me go, don't I still have to stay here as your private treasure?"

At her words, Jing Si's body tensed almost imperceptibly, a hint of bitterness surfacing in his inscrutable eyes. He lifted Shen Yueyin's delicate chin, his voice slightly hoarse, "Why?"