Act Eight, The Shattered Rumors

Ten minutes later, the wronged Shang Ling was summoned to the office with silver embossed double doors by a phone call

For the next few days, she can only go to work wrapped around her neck

What is the main topic? Of course, it is the topic of money

Is it her

Shang Ling is a person of her word, and indeed she did not appear before Angus for an entire week

Seeing Shang Ling listening attentively and with such professionalism in gossip, A Ying couldn't help but feel puzzled. After hesitating for a day, she went to ask her again

Aying peered out, and indeed the person downstairs was Augus. He was still wearing a black shirt, his figure tall and slender, walking ahead with a dark expression on his face

At the hotel, she made an excuse of having work, and since Ah Ying herself was also quite busy, there were several occasions when attempts to meet her were unsuccessful

The new woman? Could this be the reason why she is one of the defendants who cannot appear within a week?

Yet they still engaged in such ambiguous actions, her hand on his, his fingers on her forehead

Seeing the faint anger gradually emerging in the enchanting eyes of the beauty, Shang Ling calmly took the menu and held it up to shield her face

"Did you know that your coming to work at VIVS is not a coincidence?" As a result, before the opening remarks were finished, she interrupted.

At this point, the relationship that has deviated from the track and has been misunderstood and subjected to speculation since the beginning finally unveils its true nature

As the little bird was pushed away, the OK bandage that had just been applied to her neck was ruthlessly torn off, causing her unbearable pain.

Mimi asked her what the main topic was

One day, classmate Aying unexpectedly came to visit.

"We agreed on a check every month! It is already August 10th, and I have been working for ten days without pay!" Shang Ling expressed her grievances with anger.

Her hand was grasped by him, and moments later, she was pulled into his fragrant embrace

The gaze that fell upon her was filled with a certain contradiction

Therefore, encountering the owner in a Western restaurant is not an especially surprising occurrence

Especially when discussing new project collaborations with the young master of the Song family, there have been repeated breakdowns, and in serious cases, he has even walked away.

Upon meeting Augus, the self-proclaimed clever individual commented in front of him about the short-haired woman seen at the Western restaurant, who appeared to be delicate in appearance, yet in reality, her private life was exceedingly chaotic, openly flirting with hotel staff in public.

Shang Ling is in distress

No wonder you have mentioned Aying in front of me several times." He turned to the side, and the sunlight outside the glass cast a faint halo on his pure black hair

The tone is calm, and the gaze is distant

Through the gap of the double doors, she was secretly watching the two people inside

The turning point of the event began at the Western restaurant

The fingers on his cheek came to a halt, and he remained silent

What type of clothing does the boss like to wear

Does she not feel jealous seeing Augus being close to other women

Indeed, there are several red marks on her neck, but they are not of the kind he had imagined

I will not be able to appear before him until tomorrow. You go!

It is time to unleash the ultimate move

Shang Ling is unhappy

His hands overlapped on her back, and the corners of his lips, buried in her hair, carried an invisible smile that she could not see

There are so many vacant spots downstairs, yet the boss actually came upstairs

Including the purpose of Song Yunxian inviting her out that day, as well as that farewell kiss

The next scene shows several fingerprints on the neck

Thank you for the compliment. Shang Ling wiped her mouth and smiled gently.

Enough. The two cold words cut off his speech

I... this moment of hesitation from Aying held a deeper meaning in Shangling's eyes

Dear CEO, although it may be somewhat impolite to say this, one must not go back on their word! I understand that I only have an A, which may be considered a bit expensive in terms of price, but I am working very hard and diligently for you

This is something that has never happened before for a boss who has always been clear about separating public and private matters

The person being embraced was momentarily taken aback, experiencing a few seconds of bewilderment, but soon regained awareness upon feeling the adhesive bandage on her neck.

Not to mention loyal subordinates like A Ying, who are deeply concerned about the boss's interests and hobbies, which have a profound impact

It is said that subordinates are always more numerous than the boss

As soon as his fingers barely touched, he felt a chilling gaze piercing into his back

While the two were engaged in this matter at the hotel, they were seen by Hui'er, who came looking for Augus

"Your boss." Shang Ling pointed at the two individuals who had just entered the first floor of the Western restaurant, "It seems that he is being entangled."

"Aying." Shang Ling's face instantly softened, her gaze sincere as if it could drip with water, "... ... You have had such a hard time!"

The two people inside the door were unaware that Hui'er outside had not left

Inviting someone to eat such an expensive meal was originally intended to create a relatively quiet and relaxed setting to have a good conversation with Shang Ling about Augus

However, Aying still feels a bit gloomy

During this week when Shang Ling avoided meeting, Augus's temper reached an extreme low

Misunderstanding. She smiled.

In the next moment, the short-haired woman, who had been standing quietly, nestled into the boss's embrace like a little bird, tightly wrapping her arms around his slender and strong waist

No. I just feel that, although he didn't say it outright, he must have seen through my trick of teasing Shen Ying. Mentioning something from the past was to divert his attention and conveniently lead into the main topic.

It is about to arrive. Just—

This was what was agreed upon initially, you cannot go back on your word

Um... you haven't given me the money for this month yet

She has been trying to link her arm with his, yet has been subtly evaded several times

Aren't you two a couple? The entire public relations department knows about it; he is the dominant one, and you are the submissive one. Your love is tumultuous, filled with heartache and suffering.

Could it really be her ? !

He believes that there is only one person who can influence Augus's emotions

When he came to the door, Shang Ling was troubled about her dinner

A Ying turned back, and the dark line solidified

By the lakeside, the moonlight is enchanting

Did you forget? It is the payment that should be made every month, for allowing me to be your woman and the expenses for the *illustrated* book

After only hearing her recount some past events, the beauty's expression became somewhat peculiar

However, after she gazed for a long time at that delicate and petite face, she became aware of another shocking possibility

Shang Ling noted this account carefully as Hui Er, who was gloating, walked out of the Augus office

Shang Ling noticed that A Ying's face had turned a bit dark. She poked him and said, "Do you want to go down and help?"

Hui Er had impure thoughts and misinterpreted the situation

"Come here." He extended a hand towards her, and she obediently stepped forward

It's done, the bonus for this month has flown away again

After all, it is now known that he is not gay, which means there is no reason for her to be his woman as a shield.

Taking advantage of the moment as he reached out to pull her into his embrace, gently caressing her cheek, in this pleasant atmosphere, Shang Ling finally spoke up

"I heard that you think Aying and I are a couple?" He slowly walked to the floor-to-ceiling glass, his long legs wrapped in fitted trousers, particularly enticing

Seeing the beautiful boss again, she is actually conflicted within herself

This person, oblivious to right and wrong, has repeatedly provoked him yet remains completely unaware.

The MiMi Company had a social gathering, and went out for a lavish dinner after working late, leaving her feeling quite desolate.

However, on a scorching hot day, a scarf is truly not something a person should wear

He was completely indifferent to his current emotions and the pair of black eyes silently fixed on her profile.

It should be you who goes down

On that day, Shang Ling witnessed the first instance of emotional loss of control in classmate Aying's life

A rather beautiful face, rising with unwilling jealousy

She gripped his hand on the table tightly, "Seeing each of us appear by his side, yet being unable to do anything, must be very painful!"

He thought, perhaps it was time to tell her some things she did not know

At the time of checkout, Aying supported herself on the table, trembling, "... ... your appetite ... ... is truly impressive!"

Why should I feel jealous

Indeed, it is a taboo romance that is not blessed by the world

Don't, don't choke, I'm running out of breath

Later, Mi Mi asked her whether it was due to the heroic rescue by the Lord of the Monsters that she felt a sense of gratitude, which led her to reveal a bit of information about her past to him, hoping to evoke his pity and ensure that he would shower her with affection in the future

consumed a portion of steak, a portion of chicken wings, a portion of squid tentacles, a portion of Singapore fried rice, a portion of puff pastry soup, and a portion of papaya with snow frog.

His jaw was held tightly, and his breath brushed against her face as he slowly articulated each word, "If I do not give you money, you will not be my woman?"

Brother, what kind of gaze is that? She only wants a little of what she deserves as compensation. Is it really necessary to look at her with such a cold and ruthless stare as if you want to devour her alive?

Even in public, when seeing one's man flirting with other women, one cannot openly stop or question him

Regretful and guilty, Ah Ying obediently bought some OK bandages and helped Shang Ling apply them all over her neck

He took out the checkbook, quickly filled in the numbers and signed it, then tossed it into her hands

On this night, the loyal driver Lao Hai sat by the lake, melancholic and solitary, shaking his head and sighing deeply

He gazed at her against the light, his eyes shimmering softly and hazily, as if infused with a touch of delight

"Do not appear before me within a week." He set down his pen and coldly uttered these words

Shang Ling later learned from A Ying that the long-haired woman that day was a junior of Augus. He did not know her specific name, only that the boss referred to her as Hui Er

"Good." She replied joyfully

He released her, supporting his forehead as he breathed quietly, as if to calm some simmering anger

Who said that

My family used to be very wealthy, wealthy enough that I once thought this world belonged to me

Behind him, there followed a young woman, who was quite beautiful, with long hair cascading down to her waist

The silent night sky resembles a calm and profound ocean. The city's night is always too noisy, with dazzling neon lights and dim starlight

This person clearly loves to perform, yet when alone with another person, they act cold and aloof like an ice block, showing no willingness to cooperate at all

Shang Ling really wanted to roll her eyes at the book, but she held it back

"Stop pretending, there is no one else here but me." He stood with his hands in his pockets, looking down at her from a superior position.

I want to talk to you about Augus! Aying's expression was serious, and as a result, he was schemed against by Shang Ling, who extorted a Western meal from him

After the silver double doors closed, she gazed at the beauty approaching her with a cold expression as she rose from behind her desk, letting out an uneasy sigh

Waiter, I would like to place an order

Mimi gazed into the distance, patted on the shoulder and praised, "Talented! Did you get it?"

She sat in the back seat, gazing at the night sky through the sunroof

Mimi collapsed completely to the ground when she heard her concluding analysis, having previously leaned against the wall for support

She spoke to him about some past events

As a result, that evening, under the fierce gaze of Augus, amidst the hostile glances of the long-haired woman, and within the pained and chaotic eyes of Aying.

Aying's lips twitched as she reached out to touch her forehead, "You, are you not sick?"

In other words, she indeed captivated this prominent figure, who possessed both wealth and looks, with her extraordinarily striking appearance and demeanor, as well as her above-average intelligence

It felt both indifferent and painful. She could not describe it.

Shang Ling's expression darkened. The news spreads really fast; indeed, a foolishly loyal man is not worthy of trust

"You, you don't believe me..." The person transformed from a little bird into a pitiful figure, tears streaming down.

Shang Ling then retorted, "If anyone should be jealous, it should be you!"

Just as she wanted to take a closer look, that strange expression had already vanished, and she almost doubted whether she was seeing things.

"Shut up." The young CEO's expression darkened once again

His sensual thin lips were tightly pressed together, yet he still did not speak

Augus! I really miss you! I thought that once you had her, you wouldn't want me anymore!

On this night, Shang Ling and Angus sat together for the first time, engaging in a calm and peaceful conversation

Someone interrupted the mood, "... ... Boss, how long do you plan to hold me like this? I still have documents to type—"

In the fundus, some things gently emerge, only to quickly fade away, disappearing without a trace