The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

The success of the charity dinner temporarily relieved Su Wanwan. However, Cheng Yuan's revelations in the media were like a time bomb that could explode at any time.

"Yan Shen, what should we do next?" Su Wanwan asked softly, looking at her husband who was busy sitting at the desk.

Huo Yanshen raised his head, a trace of fatigue flashed in his eyes: "I have arranged for the public relations team to prepare a statement. At the same time, the legal department is also collecting evidence and preparing to file a lawsuit against Cheng Yuan."

Su Wanwan nodded, walked to Huo Yanshen, and gently massaged his temple: "You are too tired, do you want to take a rest?"

Huo Yanshen held her hand and smiled: "With you by my side, I don't feel tired anymore."

At this moment, Huo Yanshen's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his face changed slightly: "I have to go out."

"So late?" Su Wanwan asked puzzledly.

Huo Yanshen had already stood up and quickly put on his coat: "Well, there are some urgent matters that need to be dealt with. You should go to bed early and don't have to wait for me."

Watching Huo Yanshen hurriedly leaving, Su Wanwan felt a little uneasy. She knew that Huo Yanshen often went out late at night recently, and every time he came back, he looked solemn. Although he always said it was work, Su Wanwan always felt that something was wrong.

After tossing and turning for half an hour, Su Wanwan decided to get up and go to the kitchen to drink a cup of warm milk. Just as she was passing the living room, she suddenly heard the sound of a car engine coming from outside.

"You're back so soon?" Su Wanwan thought and walked quickly to the window.

However, the scene she saw through the gap in the curtains made her feel like she was falling into an icy cave.

Huo Yanshen's car was parked in the yard, but he was not the only one who got out of the car. There was also a woman with a graceful figure. Even in the dim light, Su Wanwan immediately recognized the woman - Lu Wei.

Lu Wei, Huo Yanshen's childhood sweetheart, is also the candidate for daughter-in-law that the Huo family elders have always favored.

Su Wanwan held her breath and tried to calm herself down. She saw Huo Yanshen and Lu Wei standing next to the car, talking in low voices. The distance between them was a little ambiguous. Suddenly, Lu Wei stood on tiptoes and kissed Huo Yanshen lightly on the cheek.

Su Wanwan felt as if her heart was being squeezed hard. She subconsciously took a step back and accidentally knocked over the vase behind her.

The sound of the vase falling to the ground with a "clang" was particularly harsh in the silent night.

Su Wanwan panicked, not knowing whether to hide or pretend nothing happened. Just as she hesitated, the door was pushed open.

"Wanwan? Why haven't you slept yet?" There was a hint of panic in Huo Yanshen's voice.

Su Wanwan forced herself to remain calm and turned to face her husband: "I... I can't sleep, I want to drink a glass of milk." She looked past Huo Yanshen and saw Lu Wei standing in the porch with a faint smile on her face.

Huo Yanshen followed her gaze and explained hastily: "Oh, Lu Wei and I just came back from the company. There are some documents that need her signature."

Su Wanwan nodded with a polite smile on her face: "It's so late and I'm still bothering Miss Lu. It's really hard work."

Lu Wei waved her hand gracefully: "Not at all. It is my honor to work for the Huo Group. Besides," she looked at Huo Yanshen meaningfully, "Yan Shen and I grew up together, so it is my duty to help him."

Su Wanwan felt a sharp pain in her chest, but she remembered Li Yuhua's teachings - to be elegant at all times. She took a deep breath and smiled, "That's great. Miss Lu, would you like to come in and have a cup of tea before leaving?"

Lu Wei seemed a little surprised by Su Wanwan's invitation, but she quickly returned to normal: "No, it's getting late, I should go back. Yan Shen, see you tomorrow."

After watching Lu Wei leave, the living room fell into an awkward silence.

"Wanwan," Huo Yanshen broke the silence, "Don't think too much. Lu Wei and I are really just work colleagues."

Su Wanwan forced a smile: "I know. I believe you."

Huo Yanshen approached her and wanted to hug her, but Su Wanwan cleverly avoided him.

"Let me get you a glass of water. You look tired." Su Wanwan said, walking quickly towards the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Su Wanwan could finally take off her disguise. She held the edge of the sink tightly with both hands, trying to restrain the bitterness and anger in her heart. She knew that as a daughter-in-law of a wealthy family, she could not show any inappropriate emotions. However, that kiss and that ambiguous look were like a sharp knife, stabbing her heart fiercely.

"Calm down, Su Wanwan, calm down." She said to herself, "The last thing you can lose now is your reason."

After taking a few deep breaths, Su Wanwan walked out of the kitchen with a cup of water. She saw Huo Yanshen sitting on the sofa with a frown on his face.

"Here," she handed the cup to Huo Yanshen, "Drink some water and have a good rest."

Huo Yanshen took the cup of water and hesitated to speak. In the end, he just said: "Thank you."

Su Wanwan nodded and turned to go upstairs. Just as she was about to step onto the stairs, Huo Yanshen suddenly said, "Wanwan, you have to believe me. There is really nothing between Lu Wei and me."

Su Wanwan stopped but didn’t look back: “I know. Good night, Yanshen.”

Back in the bedroom, Su Wanwan could no longer control her emotions. She buried her face in the pillow and cried silently. She didn't know what to believe, Huo Yanshen's explanation or her own eyes?

At this moment, her phone suddenly vibrated. It was a text message from an unfamiliar number:

"Poor Miss Su, you are being cuckolded and don't even know it. Do you want to know the truth? See you at the usual place at 12 noon tomorrow."

Su Wanwan stared at the text message, her heart beating faster. She knew it might be a trap. But what if there was something she didn't know?

After a night of struggle, Su Wanwan finally made a decision. The next morning, she told Huo Yanshen that she had to go to the company to take care of some matters.

Huo Yanshen was a little surprised: "Are you sure? The situation is so sensitive now, and your coming forward may attract unnecessary attention."

Su Wanwan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will be careful. Besides, I am your wife, the young mistress of the Huo Group. I can't always hide behind you, right?"

Looking at Su Wanwan's confident look, Huo Yanshen nodded: "Okay, call me anytime if you have anything."

After leaving home, Su Wanwan went straight to the agreed location. When she arrived, she found that it was a secluded cafe.

"Miss Su," a familiar voice came from behind, "I knew you would come."

Su Wanwan turned around and saw Cheng Yuan's face with a sarcastic smile.

"It's you?" Su Wanwan said in surprise.

Cheng Yuan gracefully made a gesture of invitation: "Please sit down and let's have a good chat. I think you must have a lot of questions for me."

Su Wanwan took a deep breath and sat down. She knew that the following conversation might completely change her life. But no matter what happened, she was ready. Because she knew that in this wealthy world, the truth was often more cruel than imagined.

"Okay," Su Wanwan looked straight into Cheng Yuan's eyes, "then please tell me, what happened?"

Cheng Yuan smiled meaningfully: "That's a good question. Let's start from the beginning..."