Chapter 295 - 287: An Yan’s Tears

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Chapter 295: Chapter 287: An Yan’s TearsIf there’s anything in life that can make Bai Yan break out in a cold sweat and feel anxious inside, it’s undoubtedly the silent stare-off between the two women before him! Heaven knows, Bai Yan would rather go battle it out with a dozen dragon vein controllers than stand here dry and awkward. At this moment, Bai Yan wore a face full of embarrassment; he truly didn’t know what to say. In the end, it was the young female slave who took the initiative to break the silence. Li Xiaoman smiled sweetly and gracefully said, "President An, what a coincidence!" "You two... know each other?" An Yan raised her beautiful eyes, gesturing towards Bai Yan and Li Xiaoman. Bai Yan suddenly found himself speechless, not knowing where to start. "Yes, I’ve met Mr. Bai a few times, and he has been my companion at the ZH city charity gala some time ago. It’s quite the coincidence to run into him here today," Li Xiaoman said with a sweet smile, her skills as a young female slave in mingling with others were growing, and she diluted the situation in just a few words. "I see." An Yan smiled. She knew about the charity gala, but had no idea Bai Yan had accompanied Li Xiaoman to it. However, President An was obviously no easy mark. She only half-believed Li Xiaoman’s words and still harbored suspicions about the relationship between Bai Yan and Li Xiaoman. But before An Yan could continue to inquire, Li Xiaoman preemptively spoke up. Without giving An Yan a chance to react, Li Xiaoman politely excused herself, "You two, I have some things to take care of, please excuse me~!" The young female slave threw Bai Yan a coquettish glance on the sly and then, with a light laugh, elegantly got into her Porsche sports car led by her female secretary. An Yan watched the Porsche drive away, remaining silent. "Shall we... get in the car and go home?" Bai Yan felt a bit awkward. Who could have known that President An would leave work early today? Usually at this time, both women would be still working late; today was a rare occurrence. Both left work earlier, and unluckily, they ran into each other! Bai Yan didn’t dare to interrupt the conversation between the two women earlier, fearing he might inadvertently give something away. Even the most assertive of men tend to tread carefully around the women they love. It’s not that they’re afraid, but it’s a heartfelt respect and care. There’s an unspoken understanding between them — both aware of the love in the other’s heart. Bai Yan didn’t want to hurt President An. An Yan gave Bai Yan a casual glance, her expression indifferent, and then she opened the Lamborghini’s door and got in. "Get in." Her tone was a bit cold. "Ah, okay, okay!" Bai Yan quickly got in the car. During the drive, An Yan was silent, her arms crossed, her delicate head cocked to one side, apparently lost in thought. With An Yan silent, Bai Yan dared not speak a word. The last thing he wanted was to provoke An Yan, especially since he wasn’t sure if she had picked up on those little gestures and eye contact between him and Li Xiaoman. "What exactly is your relationship with Mr. Li from Wanyan Company?" An Yan’s expression held a trace of chill. Damn! She still asked. Bai Yan threw out the answer he prepared earlier: "It was Fu Chao who hosted a get-together before; we met there." Younger brothers, of course, are good for taking the blame for their elders. Since Fu Chao wasn’t in the country right now, An Yan had no way to verify it. "Really?" An Yan was quite skeptical: "What’s the nature of your relationship?" "Just friends!" Bai Yan coughed and spoke his lie without a hint of unease, making it sound more believable than the truth. "Just friends? I’m curious, what kind of friendship would lead her to join forces with Shen Zhou Group to buy you this car?" An Yan took a careful look at Bai Yan. Her question was too sharp, and Bai Yan found it difficult to answer. Indeed, even with the best of friendships, who would be willing to spend a fortune for someone’s birthday? Bai Yan laughed dryly a few times but did not continue to explain, opting for silence instead. An Yan turned her head away, smartly choosing not to pursue further. At this moment, An Yan seemed to return to the time when she first met Bai Yan, her demeanor as President An returning—mature, stunningly beautiful, and haughty. The heart of a woman, truly hard to fathom. Just when they seemed to be enjoying a flirtatious rapport recently, today she started to speak coldly. Bai Yan suddenly felt that conquering the An sisters’ affections was indeed a daunting task! An Yan kept glancing at Bai Yan’s handsome profile. The youthful immaturity had long vanished from that face; his deep-set eyes and tightly pressed lips undoubtedly intoxicated her. The unique blend of maturity and a hint of world-weariness that Bai Yan exuded was precisely what An Yan found most attractive, especially when these qualities were present in a young man, their allure to mature women was even more potent. An Yan’s eyes held tremendous complexity as she looked at Bai Yan, who kept his silence, interpreting her gaze as suspicion about his relationship with Li Xiaoman. At times like these, one cannot afford to slip up. The dream of sharing a bed in harmony is all well and good, but implementing it is not without its challenges! At the very least, he couldn’t let the An sisters find out about his real relationship with Li Xiaoman! Bai Yan took a deep breath and didn’t initiate conversation any further; instead, he focused on driving. He would never have guessed that An Yan at this moment was contemplating something entirely different. "Grandfather called me today." An Yan suddenly spoke, her voice somewhat subdued, the complexity in her pretty eyes deepening. "What did the old gentleman say?" Bai Yan asked casually. "He asked me to inquire when you plan to settle the matters between you and Xiao Wan." An Yan spoke with a serene expression. Bai Yan didn’t know that when An Yan said those words, her heart felt as if it were being pricked by needles. "Settled? What do you mean?" Bai Yan was stunned. "It means getting married!" An Yan’s beautiful eyes turned cold, she stared at Bai Yan, her tone carrying a mix of complexity and warning: "Mr. Bai, I’m warning you! She is my only sister! Do you really think you can just walk away after everything, without owning up?" "Mar...ried?!" Bai Yan was dumbfounded. "Screech~!" The Lamborghini suddenly stopped by the roadside, Bai Yan’s eyes widened, he turned his head, and incredulously looked at An Yan: "Are you sure, that is what the old man said?" "Yes, he handed this matter over to me to handle." An Yan’s face was expressionless, yet a trace of bitterness surfaced in her heart. The person who was originally supposed to marry Bai Yan and settle the engagement should have been her! Now, she had to arrange the marriage of her own man with her sister, perhaps the greatest irony in the world! No wonder President An left work early today! Bai Yan suddenly had some realization. "You’re not really thinking of denying it all, are you?" An Yan rallied her spirits, still speaking with a hint of coldness. "How could I deny it? I love her! I’m willing to marry her!" Bai Yan blurted out almost reflexively. "That’s good." An Yan smiled. "Isn’t it a bit too early to get married now, and... what about you?" Bai Yan looked at An Yan, who had suddenly become indifferent, and asked in a low voice, his eyes filled with burning love as he looked at President An. "What about me? What does it have to do with me if you and Xiao Wan get married?" An Yan laughed, her laugh somber and poignant, she turned her head away, refusing to meet Bai Yan’s gaze. She was avoiding. "We..." Bai Yan wanted to continue, but was cut off coldly by An Yan: "Enough, no more! The marriage is grandfather’s decision, I’m tired now, let’s drive home!" S~eaʀᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An Yan closed her beautiful eyes and leaned against the seat. Watching her mature and gorgeous face, Bai Yan suddenly felt a pang of pain in his heart. This foolish woman, caught between love and familial duty, chose to step back. She would rather graciously hand over the man she loves to her sister to ensure Xiao Wan’s happiness. President An’s attitude was crystal clear; she wanted to sever any budding romantic interest between her and Bai Yan. So her indifference wasn’t because of Li Xiaoman, but because of me and Xiao Wan. Bai Yan fell silent. The atmosphere in the car also grew silent. An Yan kept her beautiful eyes tightly closed, her eyelashes trembling slightly. She didn’t dare to look at Bai Yan, she turned her head away, her pretty face against the car window. An Yan feared that if she opened her eyes and saw those deep, loving eyes, she wouldn’t be able to resist throwing herself into his arms. Sisters united at heart yet both falling for the same man made for a love story that was both tragic and lamentable. An Yan felt as if her heart were being gnawed by countless ants, the discomfort accompanied by a sense of suffocation. Were all the tacit understandings and open conversations they shared over the years to cease without disease? Bai Yan was getting restless. At this moment, An Yan was like a self-harming hedgehog, she would rather hurt herself than cause any harm to Bai Yan and Xiao Wan. So, she knew her feelings and Bai Yan’s feelings well, yet refused to confront them! "Roar~!" The Lamborghini roared back to life, Bai Yan lit a cigarette, weighing his words, trying to speak. "An Yan, actually I could..." "Don’t say it!" An Yan suddenly shouted, her pretty face turned towards the outside of the car, her voice carrying a sob: "I beg of you, don’t say it anymore! I don’t want to hear anything right now, I really don’t!" An Yan dared not listen, afraid of what Bai Yan might say next. She knew this man too well, his bold recklessness had her captivated and intoxicated. An Yan had thought more than once about abandoning everything to be with Bai Yan, but that would undoubtedly hurt Xiao Wan! It would harm the one she cared for the most! She cried! Bai Yan was shocked and quickly turned his head. He could clearly see, reflected on the car window, a tear-streaked lovely mature face, those beautiful eyes glistening with emotion, making eye contact with him through the window. Her eyes were filled with affection, complexity, pain, and struggle. Was this relationship doomed from the start? Then why did God even let me meet this man? Did I fall for the wrong person? An Yan didn’t know, she didn’t dare think further. She didn’t dare to think about the future, she didn’t even dare to look into Bai Yan’s eyes! The strong President An, at this moment, could only gaze at Bai Yan through the car window, staring at the man who had stolen her heart, the man she both loved and hated. The distance between them suddenly seemed as vast as the heavens and the earth.

Chapter 295 - 287: An Yan’s Tears

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