Chapter 831 The Orphan Girl Deceived by the Pretending-to-Be-Poor CEO (16)
Chapter 831 The Orphan Girl Deceived by the Pretending-to-Be-Poor CEO (16)
Xiang Ze suddenly fell silent.
It was as if the air had been suddenly taken away from him; he couldn't make a sound.
His gaze was fixed intently on those glaring red marks.
When he regained his breath, his chest heaved violently, and he clenched his back teeth tightly.
He suddenly turned his head to look at Gu Huaizhou, his eyes filled with ruthlessness.
There's no need to say more.
But Mu Zhou still spoke up.
Her voice was indifferent, and her tone was flat:
"Yes, that's right, just as you think."
"Because I was drunk, and he was drunk, we..."
"Stop talking!"
Xiang Ze suddenly shouted to stop her from saying anything more.
He was panting heavily, like a drowning person struggling to hold onto a piece of driftwood.
Seeing his almost ferocious expression, a mocking smile appeared in Mu Zhou's eyes:
Are you satisfied with the result of this test?
Heartbroken beyond measure, Xiang Ze instinctively shook his head.
"Baby, don't say that..."
"How should I put it? Should I thank you? Then thank you so much, your aunt, and your dear sister. If it weren't for this 'test' you all gave me, I wouldn't have had the chance to get close to Gu Huaizhou..."
"Stop talking, please stop talking, baby, please stop."
Xiang Ze could no longer bear those words.
He knew he was terribly wrong.
He struggled to approach Mu Zhou with his cane, but as soon as he grabbed her hand, she pushed him away.
She didn't care at all that he was using crutches, and pushed him away with such disdain.
Xiang Ze staggered and fell to the ground.
He stood there, frozen, staring at Mu Zhou in disbelief.
She doesn't feel sorry for him at all...?
Mu Zhou looked coldly at his disheveled state, without a trace of pity. "You can leave. There's no future for us." Then, glancing up at Gu Huaizhou, she added, "You too."
Gu Huaizhou didn't say anything, but simply bent down and helped Xiang Ze up.
After leaving Mu Zhou's house, Xiang Ze shoved him away, his eyes fierce:
"Gu Huaizhou, I considered you a brother, and this is how you treat me?!"
Gu Huaizhou knew he was in the wrong on this point, so he didn't argue.
He merely raised an eyebrow, coldly telling him the truth:
"Xiang Ze, you gave me a chance."
Xiang Ze's breath hitched, and he almost had to lean against the wall to stand. His expression was cold and fierce as he stared intently at Gu Huaizhou.
He was unwilling to admit this fact.
Gu Huaizhou still valued the brotherhood between them to some extent:
"Shall I take you back?"
"Get out of here. I'm warning you, don't you dare come near Mu Zhou again. She's my girlfriend."
Mentioning Mu Zhou, Gu Huaizhou's expression turned slightly cold, and he scoffed:
"You're not still hoping she'll forgive you again, are you?"
"...Of course, she loves me very much."
Xiang Ze felt a little unsure of himself, but he couldn't afford to lose to Gu Huaizhou.
Although Gu Huaizhou saw through his bluster, the thought that Mu Zhou had indeed forgiven him once made his heart ache.
So he tugged at his collar, childishly revealing the scratches Mu Zhou had left on his body.
Then he spoke lazily:
"You really don't need me to take you? Then I'm off."
How could Xiang Ze not know his purpose?
It must have been incredibly intense for fingernails to leave such obvious scratches on the neck.
Gu Huaizhou was reminding him of what had just happened between them.
The provocative action thoroughly enraged Xiang Ze.
If he hadn't been using crutches, he would have already been fighting with Gu Huaizhou.
He looked at the closed door and Gu Huaizhou, who had already walked away, and could only leave with a dark face.
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This time, Mu Zhou was determined to sever ties with Xiang Ze.
She would call the police and accuse him of harassment if he dared to follow her.
Xiang Ze never expected her to be so heartless this time.
"I know I was terribly wrong, but Mu Zhou, I really didn't mean anything by it back then..."
Xiang Ze gritted his teeth and spoke with difficulty:
“At that time, I felt like I had gone mad. I would feel uneasy whenever I saw you standing with Gu Huaizhou, which is why I acquiesced to my aunt’s actions.”
Looking back now, it seems that Gu Huaizhou had probably coveted Mu Zhou for a long time.
His concerns were not unfounded.
But Mu Zhou wouldn't listen to any of these explanations.
To Mu Zhou's surprise, Xiang Qin also came.
Her face showed resentment and humiliation, but she still apologized to her earnestly.
Mu Zhou was surprised.
Someone like her actually apologized.
Of course, she wouldn't apologize on her own initiative.
Because Gu Huaizhou forced him to do it.
Chen Jian has been dealt with decisively by him. They were already engaged, the wedding date was set, and the invitations had been sent out.
But Chen Jian was dealt with by Gu Huaizhou, and no one knows where he was driven to survive, making his dream of high society life completely impossible.
She herself was barely able to protect herself, let alone care about Chen Jian.
She could only apologize and beg Gu Huaizhou to let her off the hook for Mu Zhou's sake.
But Mu Zhou couldn't be bothered with these things.
After hearing her request, Mu Zhou's voice was cold and indifferent:
"You apologized because you went too far and you wronged me. I accept your apology, but the rest has nothing to do with me."
Xiang Qin schemed against Gu Huaizhou, so she naturally had to bear his revenge.
What does all this have to do with her?
She pleaded for her? On what grounds?
Xiang Qin never expected that she would dare to act so arrogantly.
But at this moment, she dared not offend Mu Zhou, so she could only swallow her anger and leave.
When Mu Zhou got off work that evening, she saw Cheng Wenjing coming to see her again.
Her complexion wasn't exactly good either.
Mu Zhou raised an eyebrow and spoke casually:
"You're here to apologize too?"
Cheng Wenjing stared at her and smiled expressionlessly:
"Did you harbor thoughts of revenge from the very beginning? When I went to find you, you used me to pretend to get back together, and then seduced Gu Huaizhou to get revenge on Xiang Ze."
Mu Zhou smiled gently, her lips curving upwards as always.
"You came to me to mediate, and I complied with your wishes. How can that be considered taking advantage of you? If you hadn't insisted on 'testing' me again, how would I have had the opportunity to get close to Gu Huaizhou? I have to thank you for everything."
Cheng Wenjing bit her lip hard, her face turning pale and red with anger.
She knew that Mu Zhou must have sensed her dissatisfaction and that's why he deliberately provoked her.
But she couldn't say these things directly, otherwise her image would be completely ruined.
Although she's not much better off now.
Gu Huaizhou didn't say anything, but he would not appear whenever she was present.
Although the crowd was puzzled, they could see it clearly.
It's obvious who is more important between her and Gu Huaizhou.
No one would offend Gu Huaizhou for her sake.
She was completely abandoned by her social circle.
The eldest sister who was once the most admired by everyone is now someone to be avoided at all costs.
If she wants to continue in this industry, she can't keep clinging to her pride.
So even though she was unwilling, she had no choice but to apologize to Mu Zhou.
Mu Zhou didn't make things difficult for her.
"Okay, I accept your apology. Now disappear."
She waved casually, put on her coat, and left.
In any case, this matter ultimately rests on Xiang Ze's own shoulders; if he is unwilling, no one can force him.
As for what Gu Huaizhou wants to do, that's his business.
As soon as I left the convenience store, I saw Gu Huaizhou outside.
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