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Blood stained the water in the bathtub, and hot water continued to flow from the faucet, spilling over the edge. The red water cascaded down the sides of the white tub, a shocking sight.
Ruan Shengyu lay in the tub, her face pale as if she were dead.
Even seasoned police officers were momentarily stunned by the scene before them.
While everyone else stood frozen in place, Jin Chengyan rushed forward in a single leap, pulling the barely conscious Ruan Shengyu from the tub.
Dressed in a white nightgown, she was already soaked in blood. Fortunately, her arms rested outside the tub, preventing the warm water from continuously soaking her wounds. Otherwise, at this rate, she would have bled to death before they arrived.
But the current situation was still dire!
Jin Chengyan held Ruan Shengyu tightly, feeling no breath or heartbeat from her.
As he emerged from the bathroom with Ruan Shengyu in his arms, he saw Jono and others still standing at the doorway, stunned. He glared at Jono and said, "Are you going to wait until she dies right in front of you before you take action?"
Jono was at a loss for words. He didn’t want to engage with Jin Chengyan and could only watch him with an expression that resembled hostility.
In Jin Chengyan's mind, Jono had become nothing less than a villain.
Without waiting for Jono's response, Jin Chengyan prepared to leave with Ruan Shengyu.
One of the two accompanying police officers, diligent in their duty, said, "Once Ruan Shengyu wakes up, you must take her to the station..."
"If you try to stop me again and anything happens to her, I’ll make sure you never wear that uniform again!" Jin Chengyan threatened openly.
"You’re obstructing justice! I..." The officer began to protest, feeling his authority challenged.
But Jin Chengyan had no time for further discussion; he simply carried Ruan Shengyu away.
Blood dripped onto the clean carpet from Ruan Shengyu, and Jono found it shocking.
In truth, she didn't want Ruan Shengyu to die; that would be too easy for her. She should face the consequences of the law, unable to flaunt her deceitful mask any longer.
But what if she died like this? With so much blood, how could she possibly survive?
"Jono?" Huo Yawen called her name. Jono had been out of it; despite her strong exterior, inside she was fragile.
"Yes?" Jono's gaze returned from the red in the bathroom. "Since Ruan Shengyu committed suicide, it only proves her guilt and desire to escape legal punishment. If she survives, I won’t let this go. If she dies..."
What if she died?
Jono looked at the lawyer, unsure of what to do in this situation.
"A deceased person is not held legally responsible because they are considered property under the law; there are no provisions for property to bear legal responsibility," the lawyer explained to Jono.
Jono smiled lightly; no wonder she chose to end her life!
"Miss Qiao, the suspect is being taken to the hospital. We need to go as well. If you have any evidence or other leads, please provide them to us," the police officer said to Jono.
"Okay, thank you," Jono replied mechanically.
The police and lawyer left first, and Jono followed Huo Yawen out of the suite.
To her surprise, A-Shan was waiting outside. When he saw Huo Yawen, his expression was neutral.
"Young Mistress, there are a few words from your godfather that he asked me to convey to you."
Jono looked at A-Shan, feeling a strange sense of unfamiliarity, especially when she heard him call her "Young Mistress." It left her in a daze.
Yes, she was indeed Jin Chengyan's wife, but after so many days and so many events, she had almost forgotten this fact.
"Mr. Huo, please step aside," A-Shan said somewhat rudely to Huo Yawen.
Huo Yawen showed no fear of A-Shan's intimidation; he simply patted Jono on the shoulder and said, "I'll be waiting for you up ahead. Call me if you need anything."
Jono nodded, her gaze somewhat unfocused as she watched Huo Yawen walk away. It wasn't until she could no longer see his figure that she slowly withdrew her eyes.
"Young Mistress, actually, the godfather has nothing to tell you."
Jono looked at A-Shan in confusion. If that was the case, why did he say it like that?
"It’s the young master. He is actually very worried about you. I can't judge whether what you did was right or wrong, but the young master just wants a way for everyone to be satisfied. He had already planned to send Ruan Shengyu abroad so that she would never appear in your sight again. Now that she has committed suicide, this incident has greatly impacted the young master. If you are willing to take the initiative to make peace, he will..."
"A-Shan, you are Jin Chengyan's person, so of course you consider him. But taking the initiative to make peace... ha." Jono chuckled dryly a couple of times. "I can't reconcile with a man who is thinking of someone else."
Jono's stance was very firm!
"Furthermore, please tell your young master that Ruan Shengyu's choice to commit suicide only indicates that she has a guilty conscience! As long as she still draws breath, I will make her pay the price! If he continues to protect Ruan Shengyu, then we can only part ways!" With that, Jono left without a hint of emotion.
A-Shan rubbed her temples; it seemed that trying to speak well of their young master to Jono was completely futile!
After turning away, tears fell from Jono's eyes without warning. You could say Jono was strong, but her strength was merely a facade hiding her inner fragility!
Her husband would rather protect another woman and stand against her. Even with such a strong facade, it was impossible for her to hold on any longer!
In the empty elevator, Jono couldn't help but crouch down, burying her head in her knees as tears soaked her legs.
The elevator went up and down, its doors opening and closing repeatedly. Those waiting outside, seeing someone inside crying so heartbreakingly, silently closed the elevator doors, allowing her to cry freely within.
Time passed, though she couldn't tell how long it had been, when the elevator doors opened again, and someone stepped inside.
A warm coat was draped over her shoulders as the person crouched down and embraced her.
"I finally found you," a familiar deep voice reached Jono's ears.
Why was it that when she was sad, the one beside her wasn’t him? The one offering her a warm embrace wasn’t him either?
But Jono couldn’t discern any of that now; all she needed was someone to give her a shoulder to lean on, and she was willing to rest against it.
Yan Beiting felt Jono clutching at his shirt hem, the soft sounds of her sobs resonating in his heart with each quiet gasp.
He had promised that Jin Chengyan would never let Jono be sad again; otherwise, he would do anything to make sure she left Jin Chengyan.
Now, seeing Jono cry so heartbreakingly alone in the elevator, was this what Jin Chengyan meant by protecting her?
"Come back with me for now; let's get some rest," Yan Beiting gently patted Jono's shoulder.
Jono nodded. This was the hotel where Jin Chengyan stayed, and just thinking about his presence here made her feel incredibly uneasy.
With Jono’s consent, Yan Beiting reached out to help her stand up.
However, after squatting for so long, Jono's legs had gone numb and she couldn't rise. Her frail appearance tugged at Yan Beiting's heartstrings.
He said nothing and directly picked up Jono in his arms.
Fearing a fall, Jono wrapped her arms around Yan Beiting's neck and buried her head against his chest, her hair obscuring most of her face.
Yan Beiting's car was parked outside, and he carried Jono straight to the vehicle, fastening her seatbelt before making his way around to the driver's side.
Huo Yawen, who had just come out of the hotel, did not find Jono but happened to see her being helped into the car by Yan Beiting.
He suddenly breathed a sigh of relief; even if the person beside Jono wasn't Jin Chengyan, it certainly wouldn't be him, Huo Yawen.
Jono was a good girl; she deserved someone who would love her more than he could.
A-Shan, who had just left the hotel to head to the hospital, also saw Jono getting into Yan Beiting's car.
...
At the hospital, a large supply of type AB blood was being sent into the operating room, with doctors and nurses hurriedly moving in and out.
Jin Chengyan sat on a bench outside the operating room, his gaze deeply fixed on the bright light shining from within.
It shouldn't have happened; he shouldn't have spoken to Ruan Shengyu like that last night. Even if she had made a grave mistake, he shouldn't have ignored her and let her turn herself in at the police station alone.
In reality, aside from him, Ruan Shengyu had no one else to rely on. Six years ago, she had been isolated and helpless; six years later, she remained all alone!
He had known back then that she liked Yan Beiting yet still chose to love her. Why should he expect anything in return after all this time?
He had promised to always protect her and make her the happiest woman in the world, but in the end, it hadn't turned out that way.
He has broken his promise!
If he hadn't provoked Ruan Shengyu with Jono from the beginning, so many things wouldn't have happened!
But what could Jin Chengyan do? Under pressure from his family, if he didn't get married soon, Jin Zhongshu would really harm Ruan Shengyu. As the heir of the Jin Family, he couldn't remain single forever.
He had too much pressure and too many helpless feelings.
The most helpless part was that he realized, at some point, his heart had developed a feeling for that woman named Jono, whom he initially treated as a pawn.
But men, even if they truly love another woman, still have something called responsibility!
Many times, Jin Chengyan had already regarded Ruan Shengyu as family. If someone harmed his family, how could he possibly stand by and do nothing?
Yet with such a huge mess, Jin Chengyan didn't know how to resolve it!
Ruan Shengyu was implicated in kidnapping and inciting murder! The person who was killed was his wife.
So he didn't blame Jono for not forgiving Ruan Shengyu at first. He thought that as long as Ruan Shengyu was sent away, everything could be resolved easily, and he could spend the rest of his life making it up to Jono.
But human hearts never follow his plans. Ruan Shengyu's unwillingness to leave and Jono's insistence on revenge pushed all three of them to the brink of destruction.
"Mr. Jin, Miss Ruan is no longer in life-threatening danger, but she is still very weak. If she can get through tonight, she will be fine when she wakes up." The doctor came out of the operating room, looking somewhat weary.
Jin Chengyan came back to his senses and stood up to thank the doctor. "Thank you."
As long as she was alive, that was enough.
If Ruan Shengyu were to disappear just like that, Jin Chengyan might never forgive himself for the rest of his life.
"Once her health improves a bit, arrange for her to return to Qin Cheng." Being in unfamiliar territory made Jin Chengyan uneasy. Whether it was Ruan Shengyu's case or her health, he felt more assured when they were back in Qin Cheng.
"Understood."
Jin Chengyan held his phone and dialed Jono's number, but naturally, there was no answer.
Just then, he ran into A-Shan, who was coming from the hotel.
"Young Master, Yan San has taken Young Mistress out of the hotel."
One Huo Yawen was already enough; now Yan Beiting had come to meddle as well.
Jin Chengyan's brows furrowed slightly. "Go find Jono."
...
Yan Beiting felt that every time he met with Jin Chengyan recently, the atmosphere was tense and charged. In the past, because of Ruan Shengyu, Jin Chengyan would be angry with him unilaterally.
At that time, Yan Beiting didn't pay much attention to it; he thought it unnecessary for their brotherhood to be strained over a woman like Ruan Shengyu.
But now, because of Jono, he couldn't remain indifferent.
Jin Chengyan had brought quite a few people with him—no less than when he had dispatched over twenty helicopters at the airport last time. Now there were more than twenty black Mercedes blocking Yan Beiting's car, obstructing his path.
Jono had originally been sleeping in the passenger seat, draped in Yan Beiting's jacket.
They were heading back to Qin Cheng, but if they went to the airport now, it would undoubtedly attract a swarm of reporters. So, Yan Beiting decided to drive back.
The scenery along the way was quite nice, allowing Jono to relax a bit.
Unexpectedly, on the highway, Jin Chengyan's convoy directly blocked their path.
With such a large display obstructing the road, it wasn't long before traffic police arrived. Motorcycles and police cars surrounded Jin Chengyan's convoy, thinking there was some kind of riot; even armed police were deployed!
Their imposing presence temporarily paralyzed the highway, with vehicles behind them stopped by a cordon. Those unaware of the situation assumed there had been an accident ahead, not realizing the true nature of what was happening.
Jin Chengyan stood in front of Yan Beiting's car, watching Jono peacefully asleep in the passenger seat. His inner fury was no less than when he learned about Ruan Shengyu's suicide.
"Get out," Jin Chengyan said. Although he knew Yan Beiting inside the car couldn't hear him, he was sure his lips could be read!
Yan Beiting looked at the numerous bodyguards from the Jin Family outside and the police surrounding them. Compared to that time at the airport when Jin Chengyan took someone away without resistance, this time he wasn't necessarily going to lose.
However, he glanced at the person beside him and didn't want to wake her.
She was too tired and really needed a good rest. She had fallen asleep just ten minutes after getting into his car, her brow still furrowed, indicating how hard she had been working these past few days.
When he learned from Ye Yun about what had happened to Jono at the awards ceremony, he felt utterly helpless, unable to be by her side immediately.
He turned on some soft music in the car, gently unbuckled his seatbelt, and quietly got out. He softly closed the car door to prevent the noisy world outside from disturbing Jono.
In the middle of winter, Yan Beiting had draped his suit jacket over Jono's shoulders. Now wearing only a shirt because of the warm air conditioning inside the car, he rolled up his sleeves, revealing his well-defined forearms. The white shirt tucked into his suit pants showed off his handsome figure despite some wrinkles on his back from long hours of driving.
Standing next to Jin Chengyan, who was dressed in a black suit from head to toe, Yan Beiting exuded an equally formidable presence.
Since childhood, these two had been the focus of many eyes, both exceptionally talented, evoking a sense of rivalry akin to "why was there both Yu and Liang?"
Yet back then, their relationship was so good that they had never quarreled.
Until the arrival of Ruan Shengyu.
"Yan Beiting, I warned you to stay away from Jono!"
"I also warned you not to make Jono cry again!"
From the very beginning, they clashed. With similar heights and builds, and equally handsome looks, the presence of these two strong personalities together was palpable for miles around.
"Jono is my wife; you don't need to worry about her! If you're so bored, why not take care of your Yan Fei? With a CEO like you, it's a wonder she can still hold on."
"Jono is the woman I love. If you treat her poorly, then I'm sorry, but I won't give you another chance to hurt her. If you love Ruan Shengyu so much, why don't you just hold onto her until the end of time?"
During arguments, we often say the harshest things to hurt each other, unwilling to concede defeat.
It doesn't matter if they are children or adults; it's the same for everyone.
And these two high-IQ, high-EQ men were no different; in matters of the heart, they were just like children.
"The one who wants to harm Jono is Ruan Shengyu. If you're still protecting her at this moment, have you thought about Jono's feelings?" As he said this, Yan Beiting was particularly furious and grabbed Jin Chengyan by the collar.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Jin Chengyan's bodyguards rushed forward, a dark mass surrounding Yan Beiting's car.
But Jin Chengyan raised his hand to signal them not to approach.
"Your anger is completely unfounded. May I ask what position you hold to speak up for Jono? Are you her family or something else? When you stand here proclaiming your love for Jono so shamelessly, do you know, does your grandfather know, that you have become the third party in someone else's marriage?"
"Aside from the legal proof between the two of you, what else do you have to be so arrogant about? Jono could divorce you at any moment!" Yan Beiting said this with a hint of uncertainty; he wasn't sure if Jono really intended to divorce Jin Chengyan.
This matter had become known nationwide, and whether or not Jono got divorced would greatly impact her.
Of course, he couldn't make that decision for Jono!
"But we are legal; you are not!" Jin Chengyan said confidently. That legal proof was like a trump card. "Besides, I am Jono's first man."
Yan Beiting tightened his grip, making it hard for Jin Chengyan to breathe, yet he still did not retaliate, allowing Yan Beiting to hold onto his collar!
The surrounding police officers observed the situation as if two rival gangs were fighting over a woman. However, even though Yan Beiting was alone, he had the upper hand at that moment since he was holding the leader's collar while Jin Chengyan did not fight back.
As police officers, they could not let the situation escalate further!
"Sir in the dress shirt, please immediately release the man in front of you, or we will take action. Additionally, you are seriously obstructing traffic; we have the right to take all of you back to the station." They had initially stood by because they did not want to provoke either side, as both seemed formidable.
However, with the situation developing to this extent, it seemed they could no longer remain passive.
"Hey! I told you to let go! Otherwise, we'll take you to the station," Jin Chengyan said nonchalantly while glancing at Jono in the passenger seat.
She was awake, draped in Yan Beiting's coat, sitting numbly in the passenger seat and watching what was happening outside without saying a word or doing anything—she didn't even get out of the car.
Seeing Jono like this made Jin Chengyan disregard whether Yan Beiting was still holding his collar and pushed him away forcefully.
The gentlemanly facade he had put on was all an act; when it came to Yan Beiting, he could pretend as much as he wanted because he believed that Yan Beiting was nothing but a hypocrite!
Yan Beiting, pushed aside, followed Jin Chengyan's gaze and saw Jono waking up in the passenger seat.
Her expression was indifferent, as if everything happening outside had nothing to do with her.
Indeed, even if Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting were to fight until blood flowed like a river, it would have no bearing on Jono whatsoever.
She simply felt that they were blocking the cars on the highway!
Jin Chengyan took two steps toward Jono's car, and Yan Beiting followed closely behind, trying to stop him.
Unexpectedly, Jono had already unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped out of the car.
Jono walked over to Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting, gently placing her hand on Yan Beiting's wrist.
Jin Chengyan was furious at the sight.
"Jono, let go of him!" It was only when he encountered Jono that he realized he was someone who couldn't tolerate even the slightest flaw. For instance, he was very unwilling to see Jono's hand on Yan Beiting's.
Jono ignored him and gently pried open Yan Beiting's hand that was holding Jin Chengyan's, finally releasing Yan Beiting's wrist.
Watching Jono's actions, Jin Chengyan felt somewhat relieved; she just wanted to let go of Yan Beiting's hand that was on her own!
"Jono, come with me." Staying with Yan Beiting any longer made Jin Chengyan uneasy; she didn't know if they would gang up on them and beat up Yan Beiting.
"Why should she leave with you just because you say so? She may have a legal certificate with you, but she is free!" Yan Beiting immediately defended Jono.
Although his current position was somewhat awkward, helping Jono like this could easily lead others to misunderstand his relationship with her.
But he just liked Jono, a fact that couldn't be hidden no matter what.
Jin Chengyan had truly had enough of Yan Beiting. It should be a case of many bullying the few; he wanted his bodyguards to beat Yan Beiting up and then dump him on the street, leaving him to figure out how to get back to Qin Cheng!
As for what happened afterward, that could wait!
"You want me to go with you, but have you resolved things with Ruan Shengyu? Or should I assume she's dead?" Jono said with a slight smile, casually mentioning Ruan Shengyu's fate.
Those words sent a chill down Jin Chengyan's spine. Was this really something Jono would say?
He grabbed Jono's wrist with a grip that was frighteningly strong. "Do you even know what you're saying?"
Jono showed no concern for the force of his grip. "Is it wrong for me to care whether someone who wants to kill me is alive or dead?"
"Jono!"
"Jin Chengyan!" Jono responded in a voice that matched Jin Chengyan's intensity. "Isn't it a bit excessive to send so many cars to intercept me? You don't need to worry about me and Beiting doing anything outrageous; after all, I'm not like you. I can't enjoy one person while spending the night with another! If you don't find it disgusting, I certainly do!"
Jono shook off Jin Chengyan's hand.
"I will go back and file for divorce!" Jono finally declared this decision. "Don't talk to me about treaties; those things are hardly worth mentioning unless you want everyone to know!"
Only Jono and Jin Chengyan understood the weight of that last statement.
But Yan Beiting heard it—Jono was going to divorce Jin Chengyan!
Naturally, Jin Chengyan heard it too—Jono wanted a divorce!
How is that possible!
"Do you even know what you're saying? Take those two words back!" He couldn't care less that Yan Beiting was here; he just wanted Jono to retract those words!
"Once words are spoken, they're like water spilled; you can't take them back." Jono offered no hope to Jin Chengyan!
Jin Chengyan's temples throbbed. He initiated this marriage, and as for its end? Naturally, it wasn't up to Jono to decide!
He once again grabbed Jono's hand and pulled him toward his car.
Yan Beiting certainly wouldn't let Jin Chengyan take Jono away. He seized Jin Chengyan's arm with considerable force.
The three of them froze again, each unwilling to back down, leading to a stalemate.
"Yan Beiting, don't push me to the point where I disregard our families' ties and leave you here. You know I can do it!" What couldn't Jin Chengyan do?
"I've tolerated you for many years!"
"Oh, finally speaking your mind? If you have the guts, don't hold back! Let's see what your true level is, Yan Beiting!"
"You think I..."
"Enough! Both of you let go!" Jono couldn't help but interrupt the back-and-forth between the two men; otherwise, who knew when they would stop.
Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting both turned to look at Jono.
"I said I won't go with you, Jin Chengyan, and I mean it." Jono recalled how Jin Chengyan had once taken her away in a helicopter, using both soft and hard tactics to make her submit to him.
She was tired of immersing herself in the pleasure of being with him. She couldn't refuse; surely she could find a way to escape!
"If you really want to sit down and talk with me, please take care of Ruan Shengyu first. She committed suicide today. How desperate were you? I was almost killed by her, and what was your reaction then? Don't say you love me! Is it just my body that you love?" Jono whispered fiercely, his voice filled with desperation. "Yan Beiting, let's go."
She pushed Jin Chengyan's hand away and got into Yan Beiting's car first.
And she took the driver's seat!
Yan Beiting didn't look at Jin Chengyan either, but when he saw Jono in the driver's seat, he got into the passenger seat.
"Beep beep beep—" Jono honked the horn, the piercing sound reaching Jin Chengyan's ears and every other person present.
Jin Chengyan stood in front of Yan Beiting's car, motionless.
Jono kept honking the horn, incessantly!
The two stared at each other through the windshield, neither willing to look away first.
Jono started the car, pressing the accelerator while also keeping her foot on the brake. The engine roared defiantly; Jono seemed ready to drive right over Jin Chengyan if he didn't move!
Jin Chengyan had never known that Jono could be so resolute. She could be affectionate and humble in love, but she could also be heartless—when she said no, it meant no, without a trace of nostalgia.
As for Yan Beiting, he wondered if Jono would really run over Jin Chengyan! After all, someone driven to desperation could do anything.
"I'll be waiting for you at home," Jin Chengyan mouthed. Jono saw it but gave no response—not even a glance.
Then, Jin Chengyan stepped aside!
He stepped aside, clearing the path for Jono ahead.
With a single gesture, all the cars surrounding Yan Beiting moved aside!
There were no more obstacles in front, and without a moment's hesitation, Jono drove the car out!
With a whoosh, Yan Beiting's vehicle accelerated smoothly, quickly becoming just a small dot on the empty highway.
Jin Chengyan stood alone in the cold wind, behind him were dozens of speeding cars; he looked like a solitary king.
"Catch up to their car!"
Then came a scene where Yan Beiting's SUV was flanked by black sedans maintaining a certain distance on all sides. No matter how Jono drove, there was no way to escape Jin Chengyan's encirclement!
Jono decided not to break through; if Jin Chengyan's people were willing to clear the way for her, she would accept it!
Watching the cars outside, Yan Beiting felt a slight headache.
He knew that Jin Chengyan would not let go so easily this time! His feelings for Jono had grown beyond mere possession; perhaps he had truly fallen in love with her.
Yan Beiting glanced back at Jono, who was focused on driving. Was she serious when she said she wanted to divorce Jin Chengyan?
"I'm sorry for making your relationship with Jin Chengyan even worse," Jono said apologetically.
In truth, that wasn't her intention. When she was despairing and crying in the elevator, it was Yan Beiting who appeared and took her away from that place, helping her emerge from her sorrow.
So for a moment, she forgot about the deep misunderstandings between Yan Beiting and Jin Chengyan.
"Have you remembered everything?"
"Heh," Jono chuckled self-deprecatingly. "If I couldn't remember after such a shock, I would really be pretending to have amnesia."
"You shouldn't have to go through those things." From the very beginning, Yan Beiting had told Jono that love should make a person better, not lead her to suffering.
But at that time, Jono was only trying to ensure her father could receive better treatment, that her younger brother could continue his education, and that the Qiao Family could survive! She had no other choice.
"I had no choice. I was deceived by my ex-boyfriend and someone I thought was a good friend. My family went bankrupt, my father was seriously ill, and my younger brother was clueless. I felt powerless; the only way to ensure the safety of those I cared about was to sell myself. Wouldn't you do such a profitable deal?" Jono coldly revealed the secret she had kept hidden in her heart.
Perhaps she truly didn't care anymore; perhaps she genuinely wanted to break free from the entanglement with Jin Chengyan, which is why she spoke so openly.
Yan Beiting was momentarily speechless upon hearing the truth from Jono's lips.
He had suspected from the start that there was something behind Jono's marriage to Jin Chengyan, but he never expected his guess to be right.
Yet even if he was correct, Yan Beiting didn't feel any joy; in fact, he regretted having speculated at all!
He disliked how Jono used the phrase "selling herself."
"Jin Chengyan clearly warned me not to fall in love with him! But what did I do? I stubbornly fell for him like a moth to a flame and even offered myself willingly. Don't you think that's particularly pathetic?" She said this with a hint of laughter, deliberately belittling herself.
"Jono, stop saying that!" Yan Beiting couldn't bear to hear Jono speak so poorly of herself!
Jono looked at the car ahead of them; Jin Chengyan was inside. She knew it.
As the car passed theirs, she caught a glimpse through the window of the man she had thrown herself into loving without reservation!
However, she was never taken seriously.
Having been framed, kidnapped, and even on the verge of being killed, his first thought was not of her but of how to maintain his old flame!
"I love him, from my soul to my body. But a man's love can be separate; he can love Ruan Shengyu while being with me! Even just now, when he asked me to go with him, I hesitated about whether to follow him. When I said I wanted a divorce, it was just to provoke him, forcing him to choose between me and Ruan Shengyu!
"If he begged me, I would forgive him. I would continue to be with him because I love him! Because I can't live without him! Even if our marriage was fake from the very beginning..."
"Jono, I've told you, stop talking!" Yan Beiting interrupted Jono completely; he couldn't bear to listen any longer.
Jono's every word felt like a knife stabbing into Yan Beiting's heart.
He had never wanted to face the reality of Jono and Jin Chengyan's marriage, merely believing that their union was false and that they would never truly be together—that Jono was still pure!
But hearing Jono speak so openly about her moments with Jin Chengyan, especially regarding their intimate encounters, pushed Yan Beiting's patience to its limit.
"Yes, Yan Beiting, I'm such a pathetic woman. So please don't do anything for me anymore! Once we return to Qin Cheng, just leave. The rest is between me and Jin Chengyan; you shouldn't get involved! It's not worth it." Not worth it to invest in a woman who has willingly fallen from grace!
Yan Beiting fell silent; Jono's words indeed struck him deeply. Yes, this woman is Jin Chengyan's wife—regardless of the circumstances, she holds a legitimate status!
He, Yan Beiting, is the Third Young Master of the Yan Family, the heir of Yan Fei—a young master whom many women aspire to marry. Why then did he fall head over heels for Jono? Why did he care so much for a woman who didn't love him back, even risking a fallout with Jin Chengyan for her?
The answer could only be one.
He loved her—deeply.
"Jono, in matters of the heart, there is no such thing as worth or unworthiness; there is only willingness or unwillingness. Anything I do for you is out of my own desire. I believe you are worth it; therefore, you are." Yan Beiting turned his gaze away and looked out the window.
Jono was exceptionally good at rejecting people, even at the cost of ruining her own reputation.
It was this very rejection that made Yan Beiting feel even worse. How could Jono love Jin Chengyan so deeply that she would make such a mistake?
But love, after all, has no logic. Even knowing that Jin Chengyan only brought her harm, as she had said herself, she was willing to fly into the flame.
After nearly five hours of driving, Yan Beiting had driven for the first two hours, with Jono taking over for the rest. Aside from that brief conversation, neither of them spoke again.
Jin Chengyan's convoy forced Jono to drive right up to Jin Mansion.
A place she felt she hadn't returned to in ages!
"Goodbye." Jono unbuckled her seatbelt with a snap. "You will find your own happiness."
Yan Beiting watched as Jono left without a trace of reluctance, just as she had when departing from Jin Chengyan earlier.
Once inside Jin Mansion, Jono was surprised to find Jin Zhongshu waiting for them, along with a man she didn't recognize. He looked to be about the same age as Jin Zhongshu and frowned as soon as he saw Jin Chengyan.
Instinctively, Jin Chengyan moved to shield Jono behind him.
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