Chapter 13: The Qin Family's Miscalculation
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Qin Feng's Exploding Rage
Inside the abandoned factory, Qin Feng stood still, staring at his phone screen in disbelief.
No response.
Ye Tian hadn't even acknowledged the message, let alone shown up to save Su Mei.
"That bastard…! Does he not care at all?!" Qin Feng snarled, kicking over a chair in frustration.
Su Mei, still tied to the chair, flinched. Tears streamed down her face as she finally realized something devastating.
Ye Tian wasn't coming.
He didn't care about her.
He truly didn't care.
Her lips trembled. "P-Please… just let me go… I'm useless to you."
Qin Feng clenched his fists. His plan had backfired spectacularly. Instead of forcing Ye Tian into a desperate situation, he had been completely ignored.
"Fucking useless," he muttered, glaring at Su Mei.
Then, turning to his men, he waved a hand. "Dump her somewhere. She's worthless."
Su Mei's face paled. "No—please! I—"
A rough hand grabbed her hair, yanking her head back.
"Shut up."
She was dragged out of the factory, thrown into a van, and driven away—her fate uncertain.
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Meanwhile, at the Ling Group's Private Lounge
Ye Tian sat comfortably in a luxurious, dimly lit lounge, sipping on a glass of aged whiskey.
Across from him, Xia Ling reclined elegantly on the velvet couch, a sly smile playing on her lips.
"So, you really just let them have your ex-wife? No heroic rescue?" she teased.
Ye Tian chuckled. "She made her choice in the past. Why should I waste my time saving her?"
Xia Ling swirled her wine glass. "Cold. I like that."
Her fingers lightly traced the rim of her glass. "So… what's next for you, Mr. Ye?"
Ye Tian smirked. "Expansion. Power. And of course, fun."
Xia Ling's eyes gleamed with amusement. "Then, we should work closer together."
She leaned forward, her scent intoxicating, her voice low. "In business… and other ways."
Ye Tian chuckled, raising his glass. "To a fruitful partnership."
Their glasses clinked, sealing an alliance filled with danger, wealth, and seduction.
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The Qin Family's Next Move
At the Qin Family Estate, Qin Jian sat in his study, deep in thought.
His nephew, Qin Feng, stormed into the room, furious.
"That bastard Ye Tian ignored us!" Qin Feng slammed his fist on the desk.
Qin Jian remained calm, sipping his tea.
"Then we move to Plan B."
Qin Feng frowned. "Plan B?"
Qin Jian's eyes flashed with cruelty.
"If he doesn't care about his ex-wife, we'll target his new women."
Qin Feng's expression twisted into a wicked grin.
"Let's see how he reacts when the women he's sleeping with start disappearing."
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Next Morning: A New Challenger Appears
Ye Tian woke up feeling refreshed, his arm wrapped around a soft, delicate body.
Xia Ling lay beside him, her bare shoulders peeking out from the silk sheets, a satisfied smile on her lips.
She stretched lazily. "I could get used to this."
Ye Tian chuckled. "Then maybe you should."
His phone buzzed.
A message from an unknown number.
> "Ye Tian, let's meet. I have a business proposal… and a grudge against the Qin Family."
Ye Tian's eyes gleamed with interest.
"A new player, huh? Things are getting interesting."
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End of Chapter 13