Chapter 12: A Dangerous Alliance and the Qin Family’s Next Move

Chapter 12: A Dangerous Alliance and the Qin Family's Next Move

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Ling Group's CEO – Xia Ling

Inside an exclusive, high-end restaurant, Ye Tian sat across from a stunning woman—Xia Ling, the CEO of Ling Group.

Xia Ling was not just a beauty; she was one of the sharpest business minds in the city. Dressed in a sleek, dark-blue dress that hugged her curves, she exuded confidence and dominance.

Her crimson lips curved into a playful smile as she studied Ye Tian. "Mr. Ye, you've caused quite a storm in the business world lately."

Ye Tian smirked. "Storms are necessary. They wash away the weak."

Xia Ling's eyes gleamed with intrigue. She had been following Ye Tian's moves, especially his humiliation of the Qin Family.

"The Qin Family underestimated you, but I won't make that mistake." She swirled the wine in her glass before leaning forward slightly. "I'm interested in a partnership, but first… I want to know more about you."

Ye Tian raised an eyebrow. "Are you asking about business… or something more personal?"

Xia Ling chuckled. "Why not both?"

The atmosphere between them grew dangerously charged.

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Meanwhile, at the Qin Family Estate

Qin Feng paced back and forth in his study, his face dark with rage. The recent failed ambush had only boosted Ye Tian's reputation instead of damaging it. The humiliation was unbearable.

Seated across from him, Qin Jian remained calm, sipping his tea.

"Ye Tian is not someone we can deal with using brute force."

Qin Feng slammed his fist on the desk. "Then what do you suggest, Uncle? We can't just let that bastard keep humiliating us!"

Qin Jian set his cup down and narrowed his eyes. "We need to strike him where it hurts—his women."

Qin Feng's expression darkened. "You mean…"

"Yes." Qin Jian smirked. "Find out who's close to him. Leverage them. If we can't crush him directly, we'll make him suffer through those he cares about."

A sinister smile appeared on Qin Feng's face.

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The Qin Family's Plan in Motion

Within hours, the Qin Family's network of spies and informants worked to uncover the women linked to Ye Tian.

Among the names that surfaced, one in particular stood out—

Su Mei.

His former wife.

Qin Feng sneered. "So the little bitch wants to crawl back to him, huh? Let's see how she reacts when we use her as a bargaining chip."

He immediately sent his men to track Su Mei down.

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Su Mei's Regret

Su Mei sat in her luxury apartment, her heart filled with turmoil. Ever since she witnessed Ye Tian's dominance at the banquet, her emotions had been in chaos.

How had he changed so much?

The weak, useless husband she had looked down upon was gone. In his place was a powerful, terrifying man.

And she had thrown him away.

She bit her lip, recalling the way he had dismissed her with a cold gaze. She had expected him to beg for her forgiveness, to chase after her.

But instead, he had discarded her like trash.

"I need to see him… I need to explain…" she whispered to herself.

Just as she was about to call him, a loud knock echoed through her apartment.

She frowned and walked to the door. The moment she opened it—

BAM!

A group of masked men rushed in.

"You're coming with us, Miss Su." One of them sneered, grabbing her by the arm.

Her eyes widened in terror. "W-What is this?! Who are you?!"

But before she could scream, a cloth was pressed against her mouth.

Darkness consumed her.

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Ye Tian's Cold Response

That night, Ye Tian received a cryptic message.

> "If you want to see Su Mei alive, come to the old factory at midnight. Alone."

Ye Tian stared at the message, his expression completely indifferent.

Su Mei?

Did they really think he would care?

He chuckled coldly, deleting the message without a second thought.

"She's not my problem anymore."

Instead of falling for the trap, he turned his attention back to Xia Ling, who was sitting beside him, pouring another glass of wine.

"Something wrong?" she asked, tilting her head.

Ye Tian smirked. "Nothing important. Just someone who made their choice and now regrets it."

Xia Ling chuckled. "Good. Because I don't like men who dwell on the past."

She leaned closer, her lips inches from his ear. "Now, where were we?"

Ye Tian smiled. Tonight was far from over.

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Meanwhile, in the Old Factory…

Qin Feng waited impatiently, expecting Ye Tian to arrive desperate to save Su Mei.

But he never came.

Su Mei, tied to a chair, trembled in fear. She had expected Ye Tian to storm in and save her heroically.

Instead… he ignored her.

Completely.

Tears rolled down her cheeks as she realized the truth.

Ye Tian had moved on.

And she had lost everything.

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End of Chapter 12