Cecilia Gu told Chairman Han and Mrs. Han everything that had happened to her, but she hid the fact that she and Charles Yin were in a contract marriage.
After all, not many people knew about this anyway.
At the end, Cecilia sighed softly and said, "I don't know how Chairman Han and Mrs. Han view all of this. In my heart, Charles Yin is truly a responsible man. He has been flawless as a husband and as a family member. I truly believe that our future will get better."
Listening to Cecilia's story, especially when she mentioned being sold out by her boyfriend and abused by her family, Mrs. Han couldn't help but wipe the corner of her eye.
"Such a poor child," Mrs. Han said to Chairman Han. "Even if there was some deception, I saw it clearly today. Charles Yin truly loves his wife from the bottom of his heart, and I believe they really do love each other!"
"So do you truly love your husband?" Chairman Han stared sharply at Cecilia Gu.
Cecilia's eyes flickered.
Do I really love Charles Yin?
Do I even have the right to love him?
We're nothing but a contract couple...
But with others around, how could I say something like that out loud?
Cecilia Gu looked up at Chairman Han and Mrs. Han and said, "I like him."
Liking someone and loving someone aren't the same thing, right?
Saying I like him isn't really a lie, is it?
After all, he gave me a life without worries and gave this child a rightful identity.
What more could I possibly ask for?
Satisfied with Cecilia's answer, Chairman Han and Mrs. Han nodded approvingly.
"It's getting late. Why don't we all have a meal together?" Mrs. Han checked the time and said, "Even though your health is fine, I'd still like to invite you to join us for dinner."
"It should be me inviting you!" Cecilia was flattered and quickly replied.
"Alright, let's not fuss over that. Come on, let's go to the restaurant." Chairman Han stood up, helped Mrs. Han, and said to Cecilia, "Consider this meal a way to thank you again!"
Cecilia Gu gritted her teeth. She had to eat this meal!
After working so hard, how could I let it all go to waste?
Cecilia immediately smiled warmly and replied, "Alright, then I'll gladly accept your invitation!"
Seeing Cecilia agree, the Chairman and Mrs. Han nodded in satisfaction.
The three of them cleared up their misunderstandings, chatting and laughing as they arrived at the VIP Restaurant on the sixth floor.
"I've always heard that Summerville's best food is at Maggie’s Restaurant, and it truly lives up to its reputation!" The Chairman nodded in admiration. "The location is great, the food is exquisite, and the view is lovely too."
"Exactly. We came here just to enjoy Summerville's cuisine," Mrs. Han said to Cecilia with a smile. "But it's a bit lonely with just the two of us, so today we'll trouble Mrs. Yin to join us."
"Chairman, Mrs. Han, you’re too kind! If you ever need anything, I’m always happy to help," Cecilia replied quickly.
The three of them sat down comfortably in the room.
In the next room, Max Mo was stunned. He almost thought he was hallucinating again.
Why did that girl's voice...
Just as Max Mo tried to listen more closely, the voice disappeared again...
Max Mo couldn't help but shake his head. What was wrong with him these days?
Why did that girl keep popping up in his mind?
Was it because she looked like Nora?
Before Max Mo could think further, someone knocked on the door and entered.
"Mr. Mo, I didn't expect to run into you here! Summerville is, after all, the Yin family's territory. Since you're here, it's only right for the Yin family to play host! How could we let you treat us?" Charles Yin's cheerful voice came from outside the door, even before he arrived.
Max Mo looked up and saw Charles Yin striding toward him.
"You're too kind, Mr. Yin! I should be the one apologizing to you and your wife!" Max Mo shook hands with Charles Yin. "It was our fault, so it's only right for me to make amends!"
When Charles Yin shook hands with Max Mo, he instantly realized that the other man was truly on par with him.
Max Mo was secretly shocked as well.
Charles Yin was probably even scarier than the rumors!
This man always seemed cold and distant, making people instinctively respect and fear him. If my own aura weren't strong enough, I'd probably be just as intimidated as everyone else.
Charles Yin was also secretly surprised at this moment.
When he was abroad, he often heard people praise Max Mo, but he never took it seriously.
He always thought, how impressive could a rising family's heir really be?
But now, facing Max Mo head-on, he could truly sense that familiar vibe—yes, Max Mo was just like him, a man with a wolf's nature!
The difference was, he showed his aura openly, while the other kept it hidden deep inside.
With a rival like this, how could he not stay alert?
And so, these two kings at the top of the business world sized up each other's strength in this small VIP room.