Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 518 - 499 She Can Bully Others by Flaunting Her Power

Mr. Huo’s gaze turned icy as he looked in the direction Chu Tingting had left, his voice filled with anger: "I think she’s deliberately trying to humiliate you. If she dares to mess with you again, don’t hold back—give it right back to her."

"I didn’t hold back just now. She went too far." Banxia was equally aggrieved.

Mr. Huo approvingly patted her shoulder: "That’s exactly the kind of woman I want by my side!"

Banxia laughed at herself: "Am I not just bullying people by relying on your power?"

"Silly girl, I’m here to back you up and stand up for you. If you’re pushed around, it’s my reputation that’s tarnished!" Mr. Huo was amused by her words and let out a low chuckle.

Banxia thought about it carefully and found his reasoning sound: "You’re right. If I lose face, you will, too. Your reputation is much too valuable—I can’t let you suffer with me."

"Glad you understand!" Mr. Huo tilted her chin up and rewarded her with a kiss.

Banxia’s face turned crimson as she was kissed, and she lightly pushed him away: "Alright, stop that. I’m a bit hungry; I’ll head over there to get something to eat. You’ve got things to handle, so don’t worry about me!"

"Be careful and take care of yourself and the child!" Mr. Huo, knowing that his grandfather still had several guests waiting to speak with him, could only remind her.

"Got it!" Banxia smiled warmly and turned to walk toward the food area.

The women who had been standing nearby, filled with envy and jealousy just moments ago, immediately masked their bitterness and eagerly approached her to strike up conversation.

Banxia was slightly surprised, but not entirely—it made sense. Most of the attendees here were closely tied to the Huo Family in some way, and since Mr. Huo had just publicly acknowledged her, she was now basking in reflected glory.

"Miss Lin, do you like this dish? Let me hold it for you. What else would you like?"

"Miss Lin, can I sit here with you? Your dress today is stunning—it must have cost a fortune."

"Miss Lin, you’re so fortunate to have married Mr. Huo, such a perfect man—it’s truly enviable!"

Banxia looked at the women crowding around her, and she didn’t have the heart to ignore them with an icy demeanor.

So, whatever they said to her, she casually responded in kind.

Chu Tingting, having touched up her makeup, emerged to find Banxia surrounded by a group of women, the center of attention as though they were stars revolving around the moon. The sight was so dazzling it made her seethe with resentment.

She felt an intense hatred.

Once, such glory should have belonged to her. But now, she was left with nothing but a bad reputation, while all the benefits had fallen squarely into Banxia’s lap.

Meanwhile, as Mr. Huo conversed with other guests, Chu Younan and Huo Tianfeng had sat down together.

"Look at him—the young, bold, and fearless type. Admirable, isn’t he?" Chu Younan remarked, deliberately glancing at Mr. Huo, who stood amidst the crowd, subtly aiming to provoke Huo Tianfeng.

Huo Tianfeng and Chu Younan had known each other since they were young. Now, they were of the same age and similarly trapped in unfavorable circumstances. Naturally, this fostered a certain sympathy between them.

Huo Tianfeng’s face was ashen, as though he’d been slapped. His expression was deeply unpleasant.

"Unbridled arrogance isn’t necessarily a good thing in the young." Huo Tianfeng sneered.

Chu Younan had only been testing his reaction earlier; now he understood perfectly.

"Tianfeng, surely you’re uncomfortable with seeing your nephew outshine you, aren’t you? It’s true—he really doesn’t know how to show proper respect. You, his uncle, are his elder." Chu Younan seized the moment to press further.

Huo Tianfeng’s complexion grew even more bleak and shadowed, his mood darkening into something acrid. He snorted coldly: "In his eyes, I’m merely a rival, an opponent—not someone to be respected or deferred to!"