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Back at the manor, Qiao Shanquan nervously circled around Ferry all day long, almost wherever he went, she followed. Looking around vigilantly, like a frightened bird, she will not let go of the slightest wind and grass.
Eventually, Jo Shanquan was caught by himβshe was stepping on a rickety chair, rummaging through boxes and cabinets for the shotgun he had hidden.
Fei Li's head was furious, and he suppressed the urge to slap her little buttocks, pinched her chin and gritted his teeth and asked, "Don't make trouble, what are you going to do?" β
"I'm going to protect you." Qiao Shan straightened her chest and looked proud.
The man's gaze fell on the shadows of her shirt that were not buttoned, and the looming furrows and fair and soft skin greatly stimulated his nerves.
Ferry had to use all his senses to keep his voice calm: "I don't need your protection, woman, what you should do is go back to your room and stay with Juan, or whatever you want, just don't follow me, do you understand?" β
"Just, no, want!" Qiao Shanquan stroked her long hair, and her charming lips hooked a provocative arc, "You are my man, and I have the responsibility to keep you safe." Have you forgotten what happened the last time we came back? By the way, bearded man, I see that you have been in the study these days, and there are always people coming and going, and you are sorting out the details of those old accounts...... I don't think it's right. Ferry, what's your idea? β
Escaping her clear gaze, Ferrie pursed her lips and prevaricated, "It's none of your business, Qiaoqi." I'm making decisions about the affairs of the manor, and you don't need to worry about that. β
Qiao Shanquan was not so easily fooled by him, and after a few taps on her toes, she thought of something, and reached out to pull the man's sleeve tightly to prevent him from turning away.
"Good! I see, you're still planning to sell this lovely manor, aren't you? β
Lowering his eyes in embarrassment, Ferry pursed his lips a few times, and he admitted, "Yes, I must keep my word. β
"Even if the other party is the greedy and hateful Russell?" Qiao Shanquan was furious, and her chest rose and fell violently.
"Yes, even if I don't like them, I'd rather sell the estate to another guy with the surname Montero than someone else." Ferry's words were reserved, and his eyes darkened, thinking about the others who were interested in the trading estate.
Syllable!
Qiao Shanquan raised her hand and gave him a cheek.
"You idiot, bearded, if you dare to sell the manor, I'll ...... I'll run away from home with Juan, and I'm serious! β
Poked the man's chest muscles hard, Qiao Shanquan gritted her teeth, warned him with a serious expression, ignored the dazedness and consternation that rose in his eyes, shook her head and left.
That stupid, stubborn fool!
Being an honest man is certainly commendable, but this persistence should not be used on this!
Qiao Shanquan was so angry that her head smoked, and rushed to the backyard, she squatted in front of the flower bed, staring at the plants covered with a thin layer of warm film, she was angry, she reached out and lifted a corner, wondering where to start, destroying these little things to vent her anger and take revenge on a man who made people angry......
Footsteps came from behind her, gradually approaching her.
"Teacher Qiaoqi, I ......"
Without looking back, Qiao Shanquan's already unbelievable mood became even more gloomy, and she sighed softly, what should come will always come. She forcibly held back her temper and said casually: "You said you wanted to see me, okay, you have seen me now." I left you because you fainted in the cold night, and now that you have woken up from your coma, please leave immediately. β
"You...... I'm not welcome. Demi screamed like a mosquito.
"Yes, I don't welcome you, and I don't want to see you near my life. Did I understand enough? Standing up to face the former mistress of the manor, Qiao Shanquan was in a very complicated mood, and her patience was passing bit by bit.
Hanging her head and wringing her fingers, Demi trembled pitifully, like a harmless little rabbit.
"I don't have any ill intentions...... Teacher Qiaoqi, please believe me, I am not going to take away what you have, whether it is your husband or Juan......"
"Hah!" Qiao Shanquan couldn't hide her disgust, turned her head and laughed sarcastically, "You want me to believe you? Why, I look so stupid and easy to coax? Do you think I'm going to trust a thief again? β
Every time she spoke, Demi's face turned even paler, and she shrank back.
"No, no, Teacher Qiao Qi, you are prejudiced against me, it is all a misunderstanding......"
"Misunderstanding?"
Qiao Shanquan's sharp gaze pierced Demi's lips trembling, and the blood on her face was gone, and she didn't dare to refute.
"Is it a misunderstanding that you stole my carefully drawn indie brand design and kept it for yourself?"
"Erase my signature on the design draft, rewrite your name, successfully gain investment and attention, and become famous in one fell swoop, is this a misunderstanding?"
"Taking advantage of the situation to enter the AJ Group and squeeze me out of my original position, is this also a misunderstanding?"
Pressing step by step, forcing Demi to stagger and retreat to the base of the wall, Qiao Shanquan raised an arm, propped it on top of the red-haired woman's head, squinted, and looked unkindly: "You don't plan to tell me that these are all misunderstandings?" Okay, I'll give you a chance, explain? Apologize? β
Demi didn't dare to look into the other's bright eyes.
Because all this is true, although she tries to justify herself......
Suddenly, Demi thought of something, like a drowning person grasping a life-saving straw, she excitedly grabbed Qiao Shanquan's sleeve: "No, Teacher Qiao Qi, I'm not here to say this...... I know you hate me, and you hate Jayront! If you're willing to lend a hand, I'll be on your side and tell me all the secrets I know about Jaylent! Let him be ruined, and let him regret his despicable deeds for the rest of his life! β
Shaking Demi away indifferently, Qiao Shanquan sneered: "What's in it for me to bring down Jarente?" She waved her hand to stop Demi from continuing, "I don't care how you and Jalent are going to tear each other apart, and I'm not interested." I have left the AJ Group, and the charges against you are still valid, and I will not settle them privately. Please talk to my lawyer about anything, thank you. β
"But...... But, Mr. Qiaoqi, these things were all instructed by Jaylent to do it, he is the one who wants to cause you to lose everything the most, don't you want to take revenge? Demi bit her lip in disappointment as she watched as she turned to leave, desperately yelling at her back.
"Lose everything? You think I'm failing, do you? You thought I couldn't get back into fashion, did you? I'm sorry I let you down. Everything you stole from me, I don't care anymore, you understand? Who am I? I'm Georgie! Everything I want will be created with my own hands, not as a thief who will not see the light and live forever in a filthy sewer! β
Qiao Shanquan turned around and lifted Demi's collar and looked down condescendingly at the pathetic red-haired woman.
Being stared at by Qiao Shanquan's arrogant and indifferent gaze reminded Demi of many past events...... Her body could not restrain her nervous convulsions.
When she was still the assistant to designer Qiao Qi, she knew that Qiao Qi looked down on her, so she had to put in more effort to make the other party look at her as an equal, instead of treating her as an inconspicuous ant. When she seized every opportunity she could seize and climbed to a position almost equal to the designer Georgie, Demi sadly found that the designer Georgie was still so arrogant, and she still had proud capital.
Going round and round, in the end, all the expected goodness has come to naught.
She is still the little person who was looked down upon by designer Qiao Qi.
Eroded by despair and humiliation, and perhaps deep regret, Demi covered her face and slowly fell to her knees, sobbing heartbroken.
ββ¦β¦ I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Mr. Qiaoqi...... It's my ghost, I envy you so much, you have everything I want to have...... Your talent, your glory, your status ......"
"Maybe you should learn to be down-to-earth and learn to work hard instead of using despicable means!" The man's deep voice came from around the corner.
Both women were startled at the same time.
Ferry strode over to them, and without distraction, he walked straight to the woman he cared about, the world he saw in his deep, beautiful brown eyes, his woman sparkling even though she was covered in mud, tugging at his breath and heartbeat.
With his arms around Josanna, Ferry calmly turned to Demi.
This woman he should call his ex-wife.
Qiao Shanquan glanced at him with a complicated gaze, she knew that she shouldn't be upset, she should have more confidence in herself. But I'm sorry, no matter how strong and proud she is, she will still expose her inner fragility and inferiority complex in the face of feelings.
She was very mindful of the marriages Ferry and Demi had had, and the young years they had shared from Cecilia, another rival.
Those are the parts that she can't reach, and even if she tries a thousand times harder, she can only return in vain.
Previously, Ferry had been more indifferent to Demi than cold.
This attitude made Qiao Shanquan quietly relieved, but at the same time, she was inexplicably concerned.
She couldn't help but think about it...... If Ferry had already let go completely, why would he run away?
Once the thought was formed, it was like a tumor, the seed quickly sprouted, thrived, and gnawed away at what little reason Qiao Shanquan had left, her brain was buzzing, and several times she couldn't help but rush to find Fei Li for a showdown, forcing out his truth.
Fortunately, before she did that, this silent but determined man walked up to her without a trace of hesitation, without any hypocrisy.
The big palm pressed on her waist exuded a calming heat and power, and Qiao Shanquan naturally gave his weight to him, and they conveyed tacit understanding and support to each other through this silent and intimate action.
"Qiaoqi, I hope my presence doesn't bother you." The man looked down and stroked her falling hair.
Shaking her head, Qiao Shanquan's eyes gradually soothed, and a smile appeared.
"No, you're just in time, my conversation with her is over, let's go back."
"Wait a minute, Teacher Qiaoqi...... And also...... Ferry, I, I have something to say, please listen to me. β
Still trying to grasp at the last straw, Demi's eyes swirled back and forth between the two.
Ferry was impatient, and he preempted Qiao Shanquan and shouted at the red-haired woman who looked fragile and helpless.
"Say whatever you want to say in one breath, intermittently, if you have something to say, what are you going to do? Truth be told, I've long since issued a ban on you from being near my estate, my house, and my family! I didn't expect you to be cheeky enough to come back here...... Do you know? I didn't want to care if you lived or died, it was Georgie, yes, yes, it was the woman you betrayed, she asked the cowboys to carry you back to the guest room, and she also ordered the kitchen to prepare food and cold medicine for you, and sent someone to the town to find a doctor. β
"Compared to you, she's like an angel. So magnanimous, so kind and beautiful. You've been back here all day and you don't even think to visit your son! Instead, I sneaked out in the shadows and eavesdropped, followed my wife, and talked to her in private. Demi Ivan, you make me sick! β
Demi staggered and couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Qiao Shanquan looked surprised, she could feel that the bearded man was really angry. The muscles of his arms under his clothes were tense and powerful, as if they were ready to tear the fragile fabric at any moment, and pounce on him to bite the fragile neck of the woman he hated.
She had to exert a lot of effort, whispering softly, patting him on the back to calm him down.
Frowning, Qiao Shanquan said, "What are you still doing here?" Why don't you leave the manor in a hurry? You had the opportunity to be a good wife, a good mother, but you gave it up! You have lost the right to stand on this land! As for all that you have done to me, I will pass the law and seek justice for myself. No matter what you say, I won't change my mind...... So, go away and never come back, and don't let me see you again! β
The blow made Demi's heart die, they blocked everything she wanted to say, and after a sad look at the gloomy man, Demi ran out crying.
When she ran to the front yard, there would naturally be workers who would be responsible for sending her away.
Qiao Shanquan pursed her lips, shook her head, turned around and opened her arms, and hugged the man who was still in a bad mood.
After a while, Qiao Shanquan whispered, "This feeling is amazing......"
Ferry looked down against her forehead and asked, "What feels great?" β
Qiao Shanquan just giggled and hid, no matter what tricks he used, she just wouldn't tell him.
Husband and wife are of the same heart, and their profits are broken.
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