Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 917

Zong Yanxi was taken aback for a moment. What did I say just now?

She played back what she just said in her mind. I think I said something I shouldn’t have said.

“How would I know what you were like last time? You’re mistaken.” She feigned calmness and placed all the blame on Jiang Mohan. “Are you trying to change the subject?”

Jiang Mohan was rendered inarticulate.

“Just be upfront with me. Are you thinking of backing out on our collaboration? Or do you have something else on your mind?” Zong Yanxi demanded.

“Ms. Lin, I’m a little confused.” Jiang Mohan peered at her, sensing that behind her calm exterior lay many secrets. His gaze sharpened slightly. “Why such a huge reaction? What are you trying to hide?”

Upon his intense gaze, Zong Yanxi simply turned away, avoiding his piercing eyes that seemed to make her more anxious by the second. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, President Jiang. Also, prepare for contract termination.”

After that, she prepared to scurry away. However, she had only taken a step when she was grabbed by the wrist. She looked over her shoulder in shock. “What are you doing?”

“I wish to make certain things clear, Ms. Lin.” With that, Jiang Mohan began tugging her towards a café by the corner.

“Let go of me!” Zong Yanxi struggled against his hold.

Suddenly, Tian Qifeng came up to stop Jiang Mohan. “I’m gonna need you to let her go.”

“Who are you?” Jiang Mohan narrowed his eyes. He had never seen this man around Lin Ruixi before.

“He’s the bodyguard Gu Xian assigned to me. Do you have a problem with that?” Zong Yanxi quickly came up with a suitable mix of truth and lies to throw him off.

As Jiang Mohan gazed at her, his urge to see through her facade became stronger.

The domineering way she behaved just now made her look exactly like the other woman when she was still alive.

“I only want to discuss work with you. Why are you so against it? What are you afraid of? You even hired a bodyguard to protect you. But from who? Me?”

“I almost lost my life because of someone close to you, President Jiang. Isn’t it normal for me to be more careful now? Is it wrong for my boyfriend to worry about me?”

After being momentarily speechless, she barked out a retort through gritted teeth.

The word “boyfriend” grated on Jiang Mohan’s nerves for some reason, greatly upsetting him. This feeling was the kind that was completely out of his control.

“It’s my fault for causing you trouble, Ms. Lin. And I apologize to you for that.” Then, he swiftly changed the topic. “As for work matters, I believe there might be a misunderstanding. Let’s sit down and talk about it, shall we, Ms. Lin?”

In reality, Zong Yanxi didn’t really intend on canceling the contract between them, so she agreed and glanced at Tian Qifeng to order, “Wait for me in the car.”

Tian Qifeng nodded and turned to go back to the car.

“I don’t mind sitting down to have a chat with you, President Jiang. But could you please let me go first?” Her features were lined with frost.

Faced with her impassive eyes, Jiang Mohan felt as if in his heart was missing something. Only by holding onto her hand could that sense of emptiness be alleviated slightly. Despite his reluctance, he still let her go.

They walked into the café and found a quiet place to settle down. Following that, a waiter came over to get their orders.

Jiang Mohan asked, “What would you like to drink?”

“Anything,” Zong Yanxi answered blandly.