"Why are you yelling at me? You can't even get in the door yourself, can't offer him anything better, and won't let me be kind enough to introduce him to some business, to expand his ventures." The woman known as Hu Xue raised her eyebrows at Lin Mengyao, her words full of hidden meanings that both belittled Xu Ke's status and insinuated Lin Mengyao's infidelity and chaotic private life.
Lin Mengyao was so enraged by her shameless words that her whole body trembled, her pretty face turning red. Xu Ke's gaze darkened, for the first time looking at this woman who was not worthy of his notice with deep, dark eyes that seemed to reflect nothing.
"Watch your mouth. If you don't want to keep your tongue, I can help you take it out."
"Ungrateful thing. Honey, listen to what he said, he's threatening me right in front of you. You have to stand up for me." Hu Xue glared fiercely at Xu Ke, then clung to Zhou Bo's arm, whining with a deliberately sweet voice that gave people goosebumps.
