Yeah, I’ve just been lying to myself all along.
I’ve actually had these doubts before, but for the kids, I chose to believe we really loved each other once.
Only today did I realize just how terrifying the power of the Yin Family really is.
Even though I’m not in China, if he wanted to find me, it’d be so easy, wouldn’t it?
Too bad, he didn’t.
Whether I’m Yun Xi or Cici, it’s time to wake up.
While Cici was lost in her thoughts, she didn’t notice when Henry Shaw left.
When Cici snapped back, she saw only Henry Shaw standing there, just watching her.
"It’s you." Cici remembered him—he’d suddenly appeared a few days ago and handed her a pile of cash, cards, and a phone for no reason.
She didn’t get it before, but now, what’s left to be confused about?
Everything he did was probably on Charles Yin’s orders, right?
He works for Charles Yin, so why is he here?
Is it… to keep an eye on me?
Just thinking about it made Cici feel uncomfortable.
Henry Shaw nodded without saying a word, just quietly watching Cici.
Cici’s heart was in turmoil, but Henry Shaw wasn’t exactly calm either.
Three years. Three years, Cici. The way you look at me now—so unfamiliar.
While both were lost in their own thoughts, Charles Yin in N City finally met Max Mo.
Charles Yin wore a slim, pale gold suit that made him look like Apollo himself.
He had an aura that could command the world.
When Max Mo stood in front of Charles Yin, his blue eyes couldn’t help but flicker.
Time hadn’t left a single mark on these two favorites of fate.
Whether it was Charles Yin or Max Mo, both were as stunningly handsome as ever.
"Mr. Mo, we meet again." Charles Yin invited Max Mo to sit, his long legs crossed and elbows resting on his knees. Even his casual posture couldn’t hide his noble aura.
"Mr. Yin, you always move so fast." Max Mo shook hands with Charles Yin out of courtesy, then sat down across from him.
"Our bet officially begins." Charles Yin’s eyes narrowed slightly. "Just as we agreed, I gave you three years. Clearly, Cici didn’t accept your proposal, so now the rest of the battlefield is mine."
"Same to you." Max Mo met Charles Yin’s gaze without fear. "Now that Cici’s back in China, let’s see who can win her first."
"You seem pretty confident, Mr. Mo?" Charles Yin’s lips curled up, his eyes sparkling with playful teasing.
"Of course I’m confident competing fairly with you, Mr. Yin." Max Mo’s words carried a hidden meaning.
Charles Yin didn’t seem to mind at all. He smiled and said, "Yeah, fair competition… Three years, I’ve waited three years for her. All this time, I kept my promise and stayed away so she’d have time to heal. Now, I can’t wait another minute. Mr. Mo, when the day comes, may the best man win!"
"May the best man win! No regrets!" Max Mo answered seriously.
Two men, both outstanding in their own way, etched each other's fighting spirit into their minds.
Just then, Alex hurried over, looking pale. He didn’t even greet Max Mo, just whispered a few words to Charles Yin.
Charles Yin, who’d been smiling moments ago, suddenly went stone-faced!
Alex said: "There’s news about Mr. Howard Yin—he’s with Madam right now!"
His father, who’d been missing for almost ten years, suddenly had news!
And he was with Cici!
Even Charles Yin, always calm and collected, couldn’t help but lose his composure!
Without a moment’s hesitation, Charles Yin stood up and said to Max Mo, "Sorry, Mr. Mo, I have some family matters to handle. I won’t stay any longer."
"Go ahead," Max Mo replied, his blue eyes flickering gently. "Need any help?"
"No need for now." Charles Yin nodded and told Alex, "Notify my mother and grandmother. And let Ethan Yin know, too!"
"Yes, sir." Alex nodded immediately and quickly followed Charles Yin to carry out his orders.
Max Mo watched Charles Yin hurry away and somehow felt it had something to do with Cici.
As soon as Charles Yin stepped out, he asked in a low voice, "Is the news confirmed?"
"Confirmed," Alex replied quickly. "Who would’ve thought Mr. Howard Yin was living in F City all this time? Not a single clue for years."
"Looks like my father’s been up to something big. Let’s move faster." Charles Yin’s eyes darkened with a bad feeling.
He couldn’t shake the feeling that his father’s sudden reappearance would bring a lot of change to the Yin Family.
Meanwhile, news reached the Yin Family Manor, leaving Grandma Evelyn Yin and Mrs. Yin, Jiang Xue, totally shocked.
When Grandma Evelyn Yin heard that her son, missing for nearly ten years, suddenly had news, she was so excited she could barely stand.
But when Mrs. Yin, Jiang Xue, heard Howard Yin was still alive, her eyes instantly turned cold.
She controlled her wheelchair and slowly moved outside.
Good. Very good.
Nine years ago, she became disabled, while he hid away and enjoyed a carefree life.
How wonderful.
Howard Yin, it’s time we settled this!
Ethan Yin was utterly stunned when he heard the news!
He never imagined his so-called father was still alive!
Suddenly, he started to hesitate—now that his biological father was back, who really called the shots in the Yin Family? Charles Yin had been in control for nearly ten years, with enough shares to hold power over anyone. Would he give up his prize so easily?
If his father was useless, what was the point of coming back?
Whether it was the wife at home or the mistress outside, he chose to ignore and abandon them all.