Chapter 8: The Ice Queen's Proposal
The Grand Sky Hotel was one of the most exclusive places in the city, catering only to the wealthy and powerful.
As Ye Tian stepped into the private suite on the top floor, his sharp eyes scanned the surroundings.
Luxury. Elegance. Absolute discretion.
Everything about this place screamed power and exclusivity.
And at the center of it all, seated on the plush white sofa, was Li Xue.
Dressed in a sleek black dress that accentuated her curves, she held a glass of red wine, swirling it gently. Her blue eyes locked onto Ye Tian as he approached.
"You came."
Ye Tian smirked. "I was curious."
Li Xue patted the seat next to her. "Then let's not waste time. Sit."
He didn't. Instead, he leaned against the marble counter, arms crossed. "Tell me. What's this 'deal' you mentioned?"
Li Xue smiled, setting down her wine glass. "You're a direct man. I like that."
She reached into her bag and slid a folder toward him. "Take a look."
Ye Tian opened it, his expression unreadable as he scanned the contents.
Inside were documents detailing several major business projects, high-profile investments, and confidential financial reports.
But what caught his attention the most was a single name.
The Qin Family.
One of the top financial giants in the country. Ruthless. Powerful. A family that once tried to destroy his past life when he rose too high, too fast.
Ye Tian closed the folder and looked at Li Xue. "And?"
Li Xue leaned forward, her voice dropping into a whisper. "I want to crush them."
A cold gleam flickered in Ye Tian's eyes.
Interesting.
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Meanwhile – Su Qingyue's Frustration
Su Qingyue gritted her teeth, gripping her phone tightly.
For the past few days, Ye Tian had completely ignored her existence.
No matter how many times she 'accidentally' ran into him, no matter how sweetly she tried to act, his attitude remained the same—cold and indifferent.
She couldn't accept it.
He was supposed to be chasing after her. Not the other way around!
And then, the worst happened.
Ye Tian was now seen with Li Xue.
The Li Xue!
"This can't be happening…" she whispered, her nails digging into her palm.
She had to do something.
She would do something.
Because there was no way in hell she would let Ye Tian rise above her.
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Back to Ye Tian – The New Alliance
Ye Tian smirked, tossing the folder onto the table. "Why do you need me? You're already powerful."
Li Xue's lips curled into an alluring smile. "Because you're unpredictable. Dangerous. A man who doesn't follow the rules of the game."
She leaned closer, her fragrance intoxicating. "And that's exactly what I need."
Ye Tian chuckled. "And what do I get in return?"
Li Xue's smile widened. "Money. Power. Women. I can give you everything."
She stood up, slowly walking toward him. "But… you don't really care about that, do you?"
Ye Tian's smirk deepened. "You're right. I don't."
What he wanted was revenge.
To rewrite everything that went wrong in his past life.
And if working with Li Xue helped him reach that goal faster…
Then so be it.
"Fine. I'll play along."
Li Xue laughed softly, raising her glass. "To a new partnership, then?"
Ye Tian took the glass, his dark eyes meeting hers.
"To destruction."
And as they clinked glasses, an unspoken storm began to brew.
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End of Chapter 8