Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 228

Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Futile Effort

"Idiot." Xu Ke sneered.

Liao Yanyan, who had been scheming against Xu Ke all along, didn’t know her plan had gone awry from the start.

When Xu Ke arrived at the Lin Group, Lin Mengyao had not finished her work, so Xu Ke sat on the sofa in the office, quietly watching Lin Mengyao at work.

While working, Lin Mengyao was different from usual; from head to toe, she was sharp as a steel blade, cutting with just a glance and making others dare not look again. Yet, Xu Ke loved Lin Mengyao like this.

A woman as hard as a knife, yet soft for one person; how could Xu Ke not love such a Lin Mengyao?

"Why didn’t you call out to me? How long have you been waiting here?" Lin Mengyao asked as she looked up from the endless sea of documents, noticing Xu Ke staring at her intently, her demeanor softening somewhat.

Xu Ke stepped forward and massaged Lin Mengyao’s sore neck and shoulders, speaking softly, "I didn’t want to disturb you since you were busy, and I haven’t been waiting long. What would you like to eat for lunch today? Since you’re so tired, let me take you to the Imperial Kitchen for some pigeon soup; the head chef today is best at making it."

"Sure, I happen to crave it too." Lin Mengyao replied with a smile.

Xu Ke set aside thoughts of Liao Yanyan and led Lin Mengyao to enjoy some pigeon soup.

was late

Having joined the Lin Group for nearly two months, it was her

go." Lin

again; after some time, Lin Mengyao rubbed her sore neck and finally looked

any new contracts. Who sent this?" Lin Mengyao murmured curiously as she picked


and it wasn’t very large, appearing to contain documents or similar items. This

from Xu Ke?" The thought softened Lin Mengyao’s expression instantly, with a hint

excitement, Lin Mengyao opened the package. Inside fell more than a dozen photos, which none resembled the surprise she had imagined; gravely, she brushed aside the torn package and picked up the photos from the

sight of Xu Ke’s face in the photos stabbed Lin Mengyao like steel sharpness into her eyes, but more glaring was the

the pain from prolonged oxygen deprivation

Mengyao regained her senses and was about to call Xu Ke,

Yanyan, dressed in a fiery red

Lin Mengyao

explain over the phone. I’m right below your office building now. Why don’t you come down so we can find a place to have a proper conversation?" Liao Yanyan adjusted

I’ll be there shortly." Lin Mengyao’s hand gripped the office desk unconsciously, her knuckles strained, and the nail on her middle finger split from the force, spilling

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