5

There was a time when I thought I had finally integrated into this glamorous world.

But now I realized that in this world, there was no true love, only interests and schemes.

Just as I was lost in thought, my secretary rushed in.

"Miss Qin, it's not good! Young Master Gu and Miss Zhou are causing a scene in the company lobby, demanding to see you!"

I let out a cold laugh, "Have security escort them out.

If they refuse to leave, call the police."

I walked out of the office, boarded a helicopter, and looked down at the brilliantly lit night scene of Shanghai.

Amidst the roar of the propellers, I made a decision.

I took out my phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, is this the antique auction house? I want to sell an item..."

On the other end of the phone, the auctioneer's surprised voice came through, "Miss Qin, are you referring to that..."

"That's right."

I said calmly, "it's the Gu family's ancestral jade.

Just say it's from an anonymous seller and auction it tomorrow."

Hanging up the phone, I gazed at the sea of clouds outside the window, the corner of my mouth curling into a cold smile.

William, this is just the beginning.

You took away my true heart, so I'm going to take everything from you.

The helicopter slowly landed on the helipad of the Qin family's private estate.

In the distance, I saw my father standing there, his expression solemn.

I knew that a storm powerful enough to shake the entire Shanghai business world was about to be unleashed by me.

Single again, I threw myself into the Qin Group's business with all my energy.

I was like a precise machine, running day and night without stopping.

Only in this way could I temporarily forget those heartbreaking past events.

On the weekend, I drove to the Qin family's private estate in the suburbs.

The estate covered hundreds of acres, with a blend of Chinese and Western architecture, showcasing the Qin family's century-old heritage and wealth.

"Serena."

My mother was pruning her prized orchids in the greenhouse and was surprised to see me, putting down the scissors in her hand. "Why did you suddenly come back?"

In recent years, because William felt my parents' lifestyle was too "old-fashioned."

we rarely returned here.

"Mom, I..."

I hesitated for a moment but decided to tell her the truth. "William and I are getting a divorce."

"What."

The orchid in my mother's hand fell to the ground, the sound of the expensive vase shattering echoing in the greenhouse. "How could this happen?"

I was silent for a moment, but in the end, I told her about William's actions, including his affair with Yvonne and their plot to use the child in my womb to control the Qin family.

The air seemed to freeze.

My mother was speechless for a long time. "That beast..."

My father had also come to the greenhouse at some point, silently lighting a cigar, his brows tightly furrowed.

I knew that although they never said it explicitly, they had always looked down on this marriage with the Gu family.

"Serena, what are your plans next."

my father asked, a hint of worry in his voice.

"I've decided to take over the group's overseas business."

I said calmly, "and completely cut ties with the Gu family."

"Good idea."

my father nodded. "It's a good opportunity to avoid the public opinion storm here.

But be careful, the Gu family won't let go easily."

"Don't worry."

my mother patted my hand. "Your father and I will handle things on this end.

Remember, you are the Qin family's daughter.

Don't let anyone look down on you."

I nodded, feeling a surge of warmth in my heart.

The next day, I returned to the top-floor apartment in Lujiazui and began preparing to take over the overseas business.

Just then, my phone screen lit up.

It was a message from William: "Serena, I'm downstairs.

How could you sell my family's ancestral jade? Grandma gave it to you...

And we need to talk.

This concerns the future of us and our companies."