Only You: The Billionaire's Obsession-Chapter 218: Quarrel Rekindled

"And there’s more," someone in the crowd continued loudly, "someone caught on camera that Qin Xueyao’s agent fled overnight."

"Ah, and it’s also been caught on camera that Thompson fled overnight too. It is said that the plan to film in Licheng City has been canceled, and the new movie’s leading lady will no longer be selected in Licheng City."

Upon hearing this news, Qin Xueyao fell into a state of madness. She originally thought everyone would abandon her and draw a line to avoid being implicated, never expecting Thompson to be so heartless.

She had given birth to a son for Thompson, regardless of the circumstances, he shouldn’t leave her to bear everything alone, yet he fled.

She couldn’t believe it, so she took out her phone and called Thompson right in front of the reporters, only to find her number had been blocked, unreachable forever.

"Ah!" Qin Xueyao frantically beat the wheelchair, even angrily tipping over the baby stroller, pointing at the dark-skinned child who fell on the floor, cursing, "You damn thing, who told you to come, who told you to come! Go to hell!"

She was so hysterical that the needle in her hand was dislodged, and the surgical wound on her abdomen burst open again.

This scene was timely captured by the journalists, revealing Qin Xueyao’s malicious image vividly online, showing just how malicious this woman was, attempting to kill her newborn child.

Online, a wave of public opinion surged, reducing Qin Xueyao from a shining top star and a future daughter-in-law of a wealthy family into a shameless vicious woman, like a rat crossing the street, everyone shouting to beat it.

Indeed, a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken.

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Gu Jiayin calmly watched the frenzied Qin Xueyao, paused for a few seconds, then turned and left.

Although she enjoyed kicking someone when they were down, she felt Qin Xueyao had gotten what she deserved. Her future as a star was gone, betrayed by everyone, carrying a child; living would be more tormenting than dying.

Pei Nianchen followed closely behind Gu Jiayin, protecting her from being surrounded by reporters.

Seeing the two leaving, the reporters chased after them, "Deputy Director Pei, are you so protective of Miss Gu because you can’t let go of old feelings? Or have you always loved Miss Gu?"

Pei Nianchen said nothing, just silently gazed at Gu Jiayin.

Gu Jiayin, having learned too much truth yesterday, was in no mood to pay attention and wanted to push through the reporters to leave.

Another reporter persistently pursued, "Now that all misunderstandings and obstacles are resolved, is there a possibility of reconciliation between the two of you?"

Gu Jiayin initially wanted to scold this brazen reporter, but Pei Nianchen surprisingly answered, "I have no problem, whether we reconcile depends entirely on her opinion."

Gu Jiayin looked up in astonishment at Pei Nianchen, who was looking at her earnestly and seriously.

The reporters burst into a frenzy, "Deputy Director Pei, is your intention to snatch her from Young Master Chi?"

Pei Nianchen was unapologetic, "That’s the intention."

Gu Jiayin pursed her lips, annoyed at Pei Nianchen for speaking recklessly in front of the reporters, but Pei Nianchen held her hand tightly, articulating clearly, "I, Pei Nianchen, will love only one person in my life and marry only one person, named Gu Jiayin."

He looked into her eyes with uncanny determination, "As long as you turn back, I will follow your command at any time."

The reporters were even more excited, sighing at Deputy Director Pei’s deep affection and passion.

As Gu Jiayin felt at a loss, a cold male voice came from outside the crowd, "Is that so," the voice had a hint of a smile, yet it sent chills down the spine, "then let me see, Deputy Director Pei, how you plan to snatch a woman from me, Sheng Qianchi?!"

As if time and space had suddenly frozen, the chaotic scene turned silent instantly.

Everyone turned to look, the clustered reporters automatically making way.

Sheng Qianchi, in black suit pants and a black shirt, stood upright in front of a top-line black luxury car, his hands naturally hanging by either side of his pants. If you looked closely, his hands were slightly clenched, suppressing a nearly bursting fury.

His eyes, sharp as an eagle’s beak, locked directly on Pei Nianchen’s face, as if boring two holes into it.

A few seconds later, his gaze slowly lowered, and upon seeing Pei Nianchen and Gu Jiayin’s tightly clasped hands, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he strode over.

Each step was purposeful, as if carrying a strong gust.

His eyes stayed fixed on Gu Jiayin’s face, but she turned her head away, refusing to look at him.

He naturally didn’t know how much she resisted him in her heart at that moment, how much she wanted to be miles and miles away from him, to draw all lines and never see him again.

Sheng Qianchi pulled Gu Jiayin over, possessively or as a declaration of sovereignty, trapping her in his embrace, his gaze striking Pei Nianchen’s face, hostility too obvious.

Upon receiving the news that Gu Jiayin had been framed by Qin Xueyao, Sheng Qianchi was in the middle of an important meeting, discussing specific landscape issues of the Ancient City Resort; he, ignoring the astonishment from many high-ranking officials, decisively canceled the meeting, dropped all his work, and flew back to Licheng overnight.

His heart was burning with anxiety, wanting to be the first to protect her and accompany her in a difficult time, but he never expected to see such a scene upon returning.

He thought Pei Nianchen had long exited the stage, yet here he was, publicly declaring to snatch someone from him, and the woman he believed was bound to him for life, when she saw him, showed no sign of joy whatsoever. Instead, her gaze was so evasive, he clearly sensed the indifference emanating from her body.

Suddenly, a fiery rage boiled within him.

In just two days, had she rekindled old feelings with Pei Nianchen?

Ha, this woman truly couldn’t get over Pei Nianchen.

The two men faced off under the media’s gaze, neither willing to concede the first step.

Gu Jiayin suddenly felt like a clown, ever since learning the whole truth, she constantly felt her life was a clown’s performance.

She pursed her lips, suddenly exerting strength to break free from Sheng Qianchi’s hold, turned around, squeezed through the crowd, and got into her car to speed away.

His arms suddenly empty, Sheng Qianchi felt his heart also empty for a moment, but he didn’t hurry to chase after Gu Jiayin, instead locking eyes with Pei Nianchen with a sharp gaze, articulating each word clearly, "Overestimating oneself, courting death!"

"Ha!" Pei Nianchen sneered, "Young Master Chi, you shouldn’t be so confident either, who is courting death isn’t certain yet. Back then, you took away my love, so today when I take her back, it’s only rightful."

"As for who she’ll end up with, it depends on our abilities."

Yes, he wasn’t without preparation. The reason he dared to reveal his intentions now besides letting Gu Jiayin see his sincerity and determination, was because he truly had confidence in himself.

Once a major general, now leading the Licheng Police Department fighting various crimes, he had his combat strategy well laid out.

"Very well," Sheng Qianchi also sneered, "Pei Nianchen, there are a thousand ways to die in life, if you insist on running into the muzzle of my Sheng Qianchi’s gun, then I’ll grant your wish!"