Chapter 27: At Any Cost

"It is nothing, just thinking about some things."

Xie Yuhuai clenched his hands into fists. After a brief internal struggle, he finally tore his gaze away from Yu Zi’s wine glass.

To possess her, what did it matter if he had to resort to something more despicable?

Hearing this, Xu Nuo glanced at Xie Yuhuai instantly. Seeing that his attention was no longer directed her way, she breathed a sigh of relief. She then stood up as if nothing had happened and walked away from Yu Zi’s seat.

"Even if I am despicable, there are those who must pay the price for their mistakes."

Xie Yuhuai’s voice was icy, sounding like a death sentence.

"What are you talking about? What mistakes? Why are you acting so strange lately?"

Xie Yuhuai’s friend looked at him with bewilderment, unable to understand why he was suddenly spouting such nonsense.

"Never mind, it is nothing. I will handle it."

Xie Yuhuai replied, picking up the glass from the table and taking a light sip.

In this world, no one was allowed to hurt Yu Zi.

Xu Nuo... It seemed he had underestimated her in the past.

As the two spoke, Yu Zi returned, preparing to find a new seat. However, upon looking around, she realized that everyone seemed to have done it on purpose; the only seat left was the one right next to Xie Yuhuai.

Yu Zi rolled her eyes, but in the end, she returned to her original place.

"Are you alright? If you are feeling unwell, let me take you home."

Xie Yuhuai whispered into Yu Zi’s ear. From an outsider’s perspective, the two appeared intimate, as if they were whispering sweet nothings.

"I don't need your help."

Yu Zi refused him flatly, showing no courtesy at all.

Although the atmosphere between them was far from pleasant, it was impenetrable to others. Consequently, neither of them noticed Wu Xing'er, who was watching from the corner of the room. As she observed their intimate display, her eyes burned with fury and jealousy.

The sight of Xie Yuhuai deliberately trying to please a woman who showed him no appreciation made her resentment boil over.

She had fallen in love with Xie Yuhuai the moment she first laid eyes on him. She had even convinced her father to approach the Xie family about a marriage alliance, promising that it would bring them great benefits. Yet, Xie Yuhuai had rejected it outright, and even when she confessed her feelings, he had only offered a cold response: "I am sorry, but there is already someone in my heart."

Why did it have to be that wretch, Yu Zi? As the youngest daughter of a shipping tycoon family, what was she lacking?

It was all Yu Zi’s fault. If only Yu Zi were dead, Xie Yuhuai would finally see her!

With this thought, Wu Xing'er did not hesitate. She took out her phone and messaged her assistant, ordering an investigation into Yu Zi’s current situation. Upon seeing the project Yu Zi was currently responsible for, she immediately sent a directive to her assistant.

"At any cost, you must ruin Yu Zi’s partnership."

A woman who had already lost her mother—if she were to lose her career and her family as well, what would she have left? Yu Zi, let’s see what you can do then. You want this to succeed? I will make sure you are utterly disgraced.

The banquet lasted until the early hours of the morning before the guests began to disperse. Because she was drunk, Yu Zi lay her head on the table, eyes closed, appearing as if she were asleep.

Su Qing walked over and reached out to wake her. Just then, Xie Yuhuai extended his hand, shaking his head at Su Qing as he whispered, "You go ahead. I will take care of her."

Su Qing raised an eyebrow, but ultimately shook her head and replied in a low voice, "Forget it. Xiao Zi likely doesn't want to be with you."

Xie Yuhuai’s expression darkened, his tone growing firmer. "There is a misunderstanding between us. I will explain it to her."