Chapter 17 The Deal
"Enough." Song Chengyuan threw his suit jacket over.
"Put it on quickly. You look like I committed some terrible crime. If you cannot even handle this, how dare you come to the company to beg me? Should I call you bold or timid?"
My fingers unconsciously twisted the edge of the jacket. It felt like I had used all my courage just to stay standing.
I bit my lip.
Song Chengyuan's Adam's apple moved once. His eyes darkened.
"Since you are my lover, you naturally cannot marry into the Liu family. I will let you off today because you were frightened. Next time, remember what your position requires."
My tense shoulders relaxed slightly. I nodded.
Song Chengyuan walked over with steady steps and pulled the jacket up for me.
He curved his lips. He was clearly in a good mood.
He lowered his eyes and tucked my stray hair back into place, like lovers sharing an intimate moment.
"Felt wronged just now, hmm?"
I saw that Song Chengyuan had softened. It seemed he did not want me to fear him like before.
But this change needed time. Today I would give him a small reward and keep him hooked.
"Not at all." I turned my head stubbornly, unwilling to admit my lapse, though my tone carried a trace of girlish petulance.
Song Chengyuan could not hold back a laugh. He held my chin and turned my face back.
His gaze fell calmly, not sharp, yet every evasive word seemed exposed.
"A little..." I admitted reluctantly, still unwilling to yield.
Song Chengyuan raised an eyebrow. His tone lifted slightly with undisguised teasing. "So stubborn."