Ye Lu shivered in fright. Overwhelmed by the insult, she had impulsively slapped Jin Wangba, and now, this man might kill her.

She stepped back in terror, but he grabbed her and dragged her out to his car.

"Let go of me! What on earth are you trying to do?" Ye Lu was terrified.

"You think I’ll let you do as you please? You’re as good as dead tonight."

Shang Jingchen dragged her into the car, disappearing into the distance.

He sped home to the Shang Residence, and forcefully pushed her into Old Sir Shang’s study.

"Grandfather, look at what this disgraceful woman has done!"

Old Sir Shang wore a dark expression. He had just received news about the outcome of Ye Lu’s competition and he was equally shocked!

Being a veteran, he understood exactly what was going on.

"Jingchen, leave us. I want to speak with her."

Shang Jingchen huffed and left the room, confident that his grandfather would see this woman’s true colors.

Ye Lu looked at Old Sir Shang in a panic, uncertain of what he was thinking. If he too believed she was being kept by someone, he would surely call off the wedding.

And if that happened, she wouldn’t get her money, wouldn’t regain custody of her child, and wouldn’t be able to save her mother.

She became increasingly anxious.

"Old Sir Shang, I am innocent. I had no idea this would happen in the competition. I haven’t done anything to betray the Shang family. Please, you have to believe me," she pleaded desperately, hoping he would understand.

Old Sir Shang paused for a long time, "Nevertheless, you can’t deny that someone had spent a fortune to promote you. This can’t be an innocent affair. That person definitely has an agenda and wants you."

Ye Lu turned white, unable to argue. Anyone in her position would think the same.

"But I believe you wouldn’t do such a thing, because I trust your character," Old Sir Shang unexpectedly added.

Ye Lu was both surprised and relieved; she hadn’t thought Old Sir Shang would not misunderstand.

"Thank you."

"Given what has happened, even if you’re innocent, explanation would be difficult. You can’t blame Jingchen for being so angry. You’re not upset, are you?"

Ye Lu bit her lip, "I understand."

"Well then, I’ve arranged everything for your marriage. You’ll be wedded in half a month!" Old Sir Shang’s statement caught her off guard.

Ye Lu was stunned, "So soon?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Don’t you want to reunite with your child quickly?"

"Of course." Despite the uncertainty and fear, and the suddenness of the entire affair, the thought of her child made it impossible for Ye Lu to refuse.

Even if Shang Jingchen hated her to the core, she couldn’t refuse him.

Old Sir Shang called Jingchen back inside and announced the wedding date.

Shang Jingchen was flabbergasted and could hardly believe it.

"Grandfather, have you lost your mind? Can’t you see what this shameful woman has done? She’s completely disgraced our family!"

Ye Lu clenched her teeth in silence. Jingchen was causing so much trouble. This was something she wouldn’t be able to clear up, even if she tried to.

"It was a misunderstanding. I trust in her character. This is my decision."

When Ye Lu and Shang Jingchen stepped out of the study, he didn’t say a word, merely gave her a chilling glance, before coldly leaving her behind.

Ye Lu suddenly felt very uncertain about her future.

Behind the closed doors, Old Sir Shang watched them leave. There was someone else who admired Ye Lu as he did, and this opponent was undoubtedly formidable. He had to take the initiative and get Jingchen married quickly to avoid further complications.