Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon's Reluctant Love-Chapter 207 - 206: It’s Not That She Cant Leave Him, But That He Cant Leave Her Anymore.

Chapter 207: Chapter 206: It’s Not That She Can’t Leave Him, But That He Can’t Leave Her Anymore.

His large palm was slightly cool, and the pads of his fingers were faintly calloused.

When he suddenly grabbed her wrist, Ming Yao was startled.

She turned her head and looked at the man who was holding tightly onto her wrist, refusing to let go.

His dark eyes were mysterious and deep as he looked at her, his handsome profile taut, his expression revealing a complexity and darkness she couldn’t understand.

The large hand on her delicate wrist slowly tightened its grip.

Ming Yao twisted her slender eyebrows and remained silent, struggling wordlessly.

Trying to pull back her hand.

But the more she tried to retrieve it, the tighter he held on.

In the silent room, a wordless standoff unfolded.

Ming Yao tried several times without success to pull her hand away, growing impatient.

She exerted all her strength.

Seemingly not wanting to hurt her, he had to let her go under her fierce struggling.

Ming Yao walked out of the bedroom.

Watching her retreating figure, Gu Siting’s heartstrings were fiercely pricked by that choking emotion in an instant.

Almost uncontrollably, he stepped forward, embraced her tightly from behind.

Ming Yao had not expected the man to embrace her from the back.

Her slender back pressed against his solid chest.

Her heartbeat, as if it had skipped a beat.

Before Ming Yao could react, the man’s low, magnetic voice slowly resonated in her ear, “Mrs. Gu, forgive me, alright? If I get sick again, I’ll stay further away from you!”

When he spoke, the breath from his nose was all sprayed into the nape of her neck.

Scorching and itching.

Ming Yao’s hands at her sides clenched into fists.

She was actually someone easy to talk to because she didn’t want to argue over many things.

But the prerequisite was, not to step on her bottom line.

That night, he hadn’t only choked her, but had done something even more excessive.

She had clearly rejected him, but he still—

His disrespect made it impossible for her to get over that mental barrier!

Ming Yao lowered her eyes and gradually pried open his hand from around her waist.

She turned around, stepped out of his embrace, and looked at him with clear, cold eyes, “No one has ever dared to treat me like that, Gu Siting, you are the first. No matter if you are sick or not, you crossed my bottom line, and I will not forgive you…”

Ming Yao’s lashes trembled slightly, thinking of his actions, she still felt so angry that her body shook, even after all these days.

“If you come near me again, I will move out of Imperial Garden!”

She turned and walked downstairs.

Gu Siting stood still, his eyes dark and gloomy, his body chilled.

This woman was more resolute, decisive, and straightforward than he had imagined.

Now, it wasn’t that she couldn’t leave him, but that, he couldn’t bear to let her go.

This feeling, of the person you like right in front of you but not being able to hold onto them, drove him mad, agitated, and restless inside.

When Ming Yao arrived downstairs, Aunt Zhong had already brought breakfast to the table.

“Madam, the breakfast was personally made by Fourth Master.”

Ming Yao glanced at the breakfast Gu Siting had made. Lately, he seemed to be waking up very early; by the time she got up, breakfast was already prepared.

Aunt Zhong said that Fourth Master hadn’t personally cooked for many years.

He truly knew he was wrong.

Ming Yao’s head started to hurt a little.

“Aunt Zhong, you go ahead and eat!” Ming Yao made herself a bowl of noodles in the kitchen.

By the time Gu Siting came downstairs, Ming Yao was already eating the noodles she’d made.

Seeing this, Gu Siting’s handsome features darkened with a touch of gloom.

After breakfast, Ming Yao went to work.

Several days passed, and Ming Yao received a call from Xia Yiwan.

“Yaoyao, I’ve found the team for the lipstick photoshoot, and I’ve even secured a super handsome male model to be your partner. Come over for the shoot later!”

Xia Yiwan spent fifty million to invite Ming Yao to be the spokesperson for Only Love Cosmetics.

Ming Yao told Xia Yiwan not to pay her; instead, that fifty million would be her investment in Only Love Cosmetics.

Immediately, Xia Yiwan allocated twenty percent of the shares to Ming Yao.

Now, Ming Yao had become a partner at Xia Yiwan’s Only Love Cosmetics.

The shooting location Xia Yiwan had her eye on was at a private beach, surrounded by green hills, with clear blue skies and water, uniquely styled architecture, and beautiful, captivating scenery.

Ming Yao headed there with Zhong Ling and her newly hired driver, Uncle Wang.

When Xia Yiwan saw Ming Yao arrive, she pulled her into the changing room.

“Yaoyao, put on this dress.”

The outfit for the shoot was a white off-shoulder long dress, flowing and lightweight, with a simple and elegant design that also embodied ethereal beauty. The theme of the photoshoot was mainly romance and fantasy, aiming to create a pure and beautiful love short film.

Once Ming Yao had changed into the white dress, Xia Yiwan’s eyes widened in admiration.

“Yaoyao, you truly look both ethereal and cool!”

Ming Yao slightly curled the corner of her lips, “Where’s the male model you got for me?”

“He’ll be here soon, super handsome, and I paid a pretty penny to get him!”

Xia Yiwan pulled Ming Yao to walk outside.

However, as soon as they stepped out of the changing room, the beach manager came running over.

“I’m sorry, Miss Xia, but we can’t rent the place today. Maybe you could come another day?”

Xia Yiwan’s brows furrowed, “I had reserved in advance, how come we suddenly cannot shoot today?”

“We will return your deposit double.”

“Who wants your deposit back? I want to shoot here today. You can’t just go back on your word, can you?”

Just as the manager was about to say something, a young girl rushed over.

“Why bother explaining so much to them? This is a private beach. The boss has bought it, and if the lady boss wants to shoot here, does she need their permission?”

“Zhong Ni, even if the beach belongs to your boss’s wife, there should still be respect for the contract. We clearly reserved this place in advance,” Zhong Ling spoke up unhappily.

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Zhong Ni looked at Zhong Ling with disdain, “I’ve told you many times, being an assistant to a D-list artist has no future. You never listen. This industry is all about fame and status; that’s the real deal!”

Ming Yao glanced at Zhong Ling, who was turning green with anger, and asked quietly, “Who is she to you?”

“My cousin. She has looked down on our family since we were children, thinking her family was richer than ours. Even after starting work, she has always felt she was better than me. Every time we meet, she likes to mock and belittle me. I’m truly sick of her attitude!”

Ming Yao gently pinched Zhong Ling’s indignant cheek, “There’s nothing to be angry about. From now on, following your Sister Yao, you’ll be guaranteed to live the good life.”

Zhong Ling was amused by Ming Yao’s words.

She was already living the good life, okay? Last month, with salary and benefits combined, she had received a six-figure sum, not at all less than what Zhong Ni got.

As if thinking of something, Zhong Ling bit her lip and whispered to Ming Yao, “Zhong Ni is Qin Lianyi’s assistant. Qin Lianyi is currently one of C-country’s most popular actresses. She’s backed by SY Media, and it’s said that she and Fourth Master…”

Zhong Ling trailed off, not finishing her sentence.

Ming Yao’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, “What about her and Fourth Master?”

“She’s popular all thanks to Fourth Master’s support. Inside SY, everyone sees her as the future Mrs. Gu.”

Zhong Ling looked at Ming Yao cautiously, worried about her reaction.

Especially since the last time she turned down the perfume endorsement from Fourth Master, Zhong Ling could sense that something was off between them.

Now she hardly dared to mention Fourth Master in front of Sister Yao.

Ming Yao pressed her lips together slightly. If Qin Lianyi was the lady boss here, then Gu Siting must be the boss they were talking about?