Clinging to Devoted Fiancé, Heiress Slays the World!
Chapter 98: Starting Tomorrow, You Don’t Need to Show Up at Gu Headquarters Anymore

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Starting Tomorrow, You Don’t Need to Show Up at Gu Headquarters Anymore

At this hour, the other employees of the Gu Family had long since left work. The expansive office was empty and desolate, with only the corridor lights still illuminated.

Zhu Jianian stood a few steps away, seemingly waiting deliberately for him.

"Mo Qian, are you off work yet? I’ve been learning to cook with Sister-in-law Zhang, and you’ve come back just in time for some hot corn and pork ribs stew." On the other end of the phone, Ji Wei’s cheerful voice rang out.

Gu Moqian could picture her busy in the kitchen at that moment, and an unconscious smile formed at the corners of his mouth. "Mm, I’ll be back shortly. If you’re hungry, you can eat first—just save some dishes for me."

"How could I do that? I want to wait for you so we can eat together," Ji Wei said stubbornly.

"Alright."

While talking on the phone, Gu Moqian walked forward. Even as he passed by Zhu Jianian, he remained indifferent, his expression calm.

"Mo Qian, can you have dinner with me?"

Seeing that she was being completely ignored, Zhu Jianian urgently called out to stop him.

Gu Moqian paused briefly.

On the other end of the call, Ji Wei, who had been chatting about her cooking adventures, abruptly fell silent. After a moment, she spoke hurriedly, "Mo Qian, the pot’s still simmering—I won’t keep talking..."

Before Gu Moqian could respond, Ji Wei hung up the phone decisively.

Gu Moqian’s grip on his phone tightened slightly, his face darkening as he sharply turned to look at Zhu Jianian, his gaze growing frosty.

Without an answer from him, Zhu Jianian continued to smile gracefully as she spoke, "I knew it wouldn’t be possible. I suppose you’re eager to get back to Mrs. Gu, aren’t you?"

"If you knew I was going back to her, then you shouldn’t have spoken up in the first place," Gu Moqian responded, his eyes turning cold in an instant.

Although his voice wasn’t loud and he retained his usual detached manner when speaking to her, in Zhu Jianian’s ears, it felt as if her entire body stiffened.

Quietly, she clenched her palms, only to release them shortly after. "I’m sorry."

"Your project department is set up next to the building Gu Family invested in on the west side of the city. From now on, you don’t need to appear at Gu Headquarters again."

Gu Moqian’s tone was so cold that it sent a chill down her spine.

Zhu Jianian’s face turned pale, her voice tinged with grievance, "Mo Qian, why has our relationship grown so distant? Before, clearly—"

Gu Moqian cut her off impatiently, "This is the situation you brought upon yourself, and you dare ask why?"

With that, he didn’t bother staying another moment. With his long strides, he walked out of the office.

Zhu Jianian was left standing in shock at his earlier words, her entire body cold.

What did he mean by saying that?

That matter—Gu Moqian couldn’t have known. It was absolutely impossible!

...

When Gu Moqian returned to Shanshui Manor and stepped into the living room, his first glance was toward the direction of the dining area.

The dining room lights weren’t on, but the flames of French candles danced lightly on the table, illuminating a spread of sumptuous dishes that looked irresistibly tempting. Beside the table were a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

The candlelight, the dinner, the wine—it was all incredibly romantic and picturesque. Yet Ji Wei herself was nowhere to be seen.

"Where is she?"

Gu Moqian asked Sister-in-law Zhang, who stood off to the side, keeping a timid distance from him out of fear.

"Ji... Mrs. Gu is upstairs. She said she was feeling tired and wanted to rest early," Sister-in-law Zhang answered nervously, immediately lowering her head afterward.

Gu Moqian’s gaze darkened slightly, and without a word, he headed upstairs.

The bedroom door was slightly ajar, and Gu Moqian pushed it open directly.

Ji Wei heard the sound at the door, lifted her gaze momentarily to glance over. Upon seeing that it was Gu Moqian, she immediately turned her head away.

As though she hadn’t seen him, Ji Wei continued talking to the cat nestled in her arms. "Milk, be good. Let’s sleep together tonight, alright?"

Saying this, she picked Milk up with both hands, intending to place it directly beside the pillow.

That pillow was meant for Gu Moqian.

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