Charles Yin saw the greed in Zach Zhao's eyes and knew everything was settled.
Charles Yin stopped talking and just stood there quietly.
Cecilia Gu couldn't hold back any longer. She rushed over and grabbed Zach Zhao: "Zach, let's go! Let's leave here. We don't need his money. We'll work hard together, we'll fight together, and one day we'll make more money than he ever could!"
Zach Zhao's gaze toward the money was blocked by Cecilia Gu. Without thinking, without even looking, he shoved Cecilia Gu away: "Get out of the way! All of this is mine now! Hahaha, I'm rich! I finally have money and a car!"
Cecilia Gu stumbled from the push and almost fell to the ground.
Charles Yin reached out to steady Cecilia Gu, but Cecilia didn't even look at him and still tried to rush to Zach Zhao.
Zach, are you blinded by greed? We don't want Charles Yin's money! We can earn our own!
Zach, look at me! Look into my eyes. Hurry and tell Charles Yin you won't give up on me!
Cecilia Gu shook off Charles Yin's hand and stumbled toward Zach Zhao: "Zach, we..."
"You're so annoying!" Zach Zhao shook off Cecilia Gu's hand again and continued dreaming about his newfound wealth.
Cecilia Gu felt as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped over her, freezing her from head to toe.
Is this still the man who always said he loved her, cherished her, and spoiled her?
"Alright, Mr. Zhao, you need to make a choice. My time is limited." Charles Yin saw Cecilia Gu push him away—even though she was hurt, she still went to Zach Zhao. A surge of anger rose in his heart.
Zach Zhao didn't even look up and immediately replied, "Of course I want the money! This woman is yours!"
Zach Zhao's answer made Cecilia Gu nearly faint!
No, it can't be like this!
Zach, you can't treat me like this!
We loved each other so much. Why... why did you just sell me off?
What does our past mean to you?
In your heart, Zach Zhao, am I just something to be measured by money?
"Very well, all this money and the car are yours." Charles Yin strode forward and pulled Cecilia Gu away.
Cecilia Gu's lips trembled. She wanted to say something, but at that moment, she couldn't utter a single word.
Zach Zhao didn't look at Cecilia Gu again. He gleefully tossed the boxes into the Limited Edition Bentley, bowing and thanking Charles Yin repeatedly, but never glanced at Cecilia. He happily drove off in the Bentley.
All the pride he once spoke of became a joke in this moment.
All those sweet words from the past turned into nothing but bubbles.
As long as he has money, what kind of woman can't he find?
What is Cecilia Gu to him? There are plenty of women prettier than her!
Zach Zhao drove away happily, not even glancing back at the woman he once cherished, now left broken-hearted.
Cecilia Gu broke free from Charles Yin's hand again, trying to chase after Zach Zhao.
But before she could take more than two steps, Zach Zhao had completely disappeared.
Was she really just sold off by the man she loved?
Cecilia Gu's heart ached so much that all the pores on her body tightened, the pain made her unable to straighten up, and she collapsed to her knees.
Even at this moment, she couldn't believe what she was seeing was real.
She even thought this had to be a dream.
Yes, this is just a nightmare.
Once she wakes up from this nightmare, everything will return to normal. She could still be happy with Zach Zhao...
Cecilia Gu pressed her chest hard, opened her mouth, gagged, but couldn't vomit anything.
Turns out, even vomiting is hard when you're in despair.
"No... it's not like this..." Cecilia Gu's gaze fell on a banknote being blown away by the wind. She kept screaming in her heart, why won't this nightmare end? Why does it have to go on?
Zach, Zach, Zach Zhao!
I hate you!
I really hate you!
All my beautiful fantasies about love have been completely destroyed...
Enough, that's really enough.
It's time to wake up.
The love I thought I had was so fragile after all.
All the things I once insisted on have become pitiful jokes.
Zach Zhao, I should thank you for teaching me this lesson.
Since you chose money, then go and be with it!
I, Cecilia Gu, must have been blind to ever believe you'd choose to run away with me!
Zach Zhao... you'd better take care of yourself.
Far away, Lydia Lin had been watching the drama unfold. She never expected things to turn out like this. She was just about to rush over to Charles Yin.
Before she could take a step, two bodyguards in black uniforms blocked Lydia Lin.
"What are you doing? I'm Dina, I'm Charles Yin's girlfriend! I want to see him!" Lydia Lin tried to run toward Charles Yin.
The two bodyguards blocked Lydia Lin immediately.
"Miss Dina, the CEO said, since Milan is so nice, Miss Dina shouldn't come back. The CEO has already booked a ticket for you. Please go, Miss Dina." The bodyguard replied expressionlessly.
Lydia Lin shook her head in disbelief and shouted, "No! You're lying! Charles would never treat me like this! Move aside, I need to explain to Charles! I'm supposed to be the one getting married today, not Cecilia Gu!"
The two bodyguards showed no intention of moving. Assistant A came over, nodded at them, and the bodyguards immediately escorted Lydia Lin out of the chapel, straight to the airport, forcing her onto a plane and out of the country.
After the wedding, Cecilia Gu returned with Charles Yin to the villa gifted to her by Madam Yin.
The place had already been newly decorated as their wedding home.
Cecilia Gu sat dazed in the wedding room, still in shock from the ceremony. This was the room they'd spend their wedding night in, full of elegance and luxury.
Hearing the sound of water from the bathroom, Cecilia Gu snapped back to reality. She finally realized she was truly married—her past was really over.
There wasn't much about the wedding that Cecilia Gu could remember.
The whole process felt like a blur, just going through the motions.
The moment Zach Zhao drove away, she knew she had to let go.
Maybe marrying Charles Yin wasn't the best choice, but maybe it wasn't the worst, either.
At least he's the father of the child. At least the baby won't be born into a loveless family.
She finally snapped out of it. After everything that happened, even though Charles Yin was angry, he still went through with the wedding.
Maybe... he really does care about this child more than anything else?
Lydia, I'm sorry, but I have to marry Charles Yin!
Whether you gave me the wrong room card by accident or on purpose, fate has already changed.
It's really over between me and Zach Zhao. The moment he sold me for five million USD, two million RMB, and a Bentley, my love died.
Since love is gone, I absolutely can't lose this child too.
For the sake of my child, I have to be strong! I can't just fall apart.
For my child, I have to get married.
Even if this marriage is just for show, I don't care.
For a woman who no longer believes in love, does it even matter who she marries?
Cecilia Gu sat at the edge of the bed, lost in thought. Charles Yin came out of the bathroom and saw her sitting there.
She'd lost the madness and despair of the day; now her face held a trace of determination.
Looks like she's finally figured out what's best for the child.
Cecilia Gu saw Charles Yin come out wearing only a towel, and quickly looked away.
Even though they were married, Cecilia Gu still wasn't used to sleeping in the same room with a strange man.
Charles Yin's eyes flickered—how could he not understand what Cecilia Gu was thinking?
He remembered how desperately she'd cried during the day. Damn it, he actually felt a little sorry for her.
"I'll sleep in the study tonight. You've had a long day, get some rest." It wasn't just Cecilia Gu who felt awkward—he did too!
After all, this marriage was only for the child. Where they slept didn't really matter anymore.
Cecilia Gu looked up at Charles Yin, a bit surprised.
This was his room too, and he just gave it up? Well, he didn't like her anyway, so why would he want to sleep beside her?
Charles Yin didn't say another word. He opened the door and left.
Once Charles Yin was gone, Cecilia Gu finally relaxed.
Finally, the day was over.
Early the next morning, after leaving her room, Cecilia Gu smelled breakfast from the dining room—and saw Assistant A waiting in the living room.
"Good morning, Young Madam." Assistant A greeted her politely.
"Morning," Cecilia Gu nodded. "Where's Charles Yin?"
After Charles Yin left last night, she slept deeply. It was the first time she'd slept so well since that wrong-room incident. She had no idea when Charles Yin left next door.
"The CEO left for the office very early," Assistant A replied dutifully. "The chairman said you should rest at home. If you need anything, just let me know."
"Rest? I don't need to rest!" Cecilia Gu frowned. If she just stayed home and rested, she'd have no money!
She still needed to send money home—only then would her mother have it a little easier.
She wouldn't get any money from the Yin family until after the baby was born.
It would be a long, long time until the baby was born.
If she couldn't send money home during this time, Grandma would definitely make her mother's life miserable!