100 Days with the Contract Lover - Chapter 104

Yu Nuanxin met the challenge head-on, speaking with confidence, “I’m just saying, it won’t affect you in any way. You won’t cheat because of my encouragement, nor will you stop because I tell you to!”

“It seems you know me well!”

“Likewise!”

“Can I interpret this as you being jealous?”

Yu Nuanxin let out an exaggerated dry laugh, “You’ve got it all wrong, absolutely not! If a casual remark like that means jealousy, then aren’t you insanely jealous for holding onto the issue with Liang Jingtang?”

Nangong Yao’s gaze darkened, like the gathering storm clouds before a tempest.

The word ‘jealousy’ had struck a nerve.

These days, he had been trying to rationalize his unusual behavior regarding the ‘affair’ between Yu Nuanxin and Liang Jingtang. It seemed that the affront to his dignity as a man wasn’t the main issue. When she asked if he was ‘insanely jealous,’ he found himself unable to deny it.

The ridiculous part was, at that moment, it felt like she had hit the nail on the head.

But how could he be jealous of her?

In his mind, she was always a greedy, cunning pawn, someone he utterly despised. Jealousy was absurd!

He vehemently denied it in his heart, suppressing his anger. He couldn’t let her affect his emotions, nor could he show it in front of her!

With a mocking smile, he said, “Do you think you’re worthy?”

A simple sentence, yet a great insult. Yu Nuanxin was infuriated. She wasn’t worthy, but if he had the guts, he should stop obsessing over this matter! He was the one clinging to it, and now he was saying she wasn’t worth his anger. What did he want? To have the upper hand in every word and deed?

Fine! Arguing with someone like him was pointless, and she could never win.

She called the waiter to turn on the TV, still explaining to Nangong Yao out of respect, “I watch this legal program every day, it’s about to start.”

There were five minutes until it aired, and the international channel was introducing a sapphire necklace from South Africa, crafted by a renowned jewelry master over ten years.

Although Yu Nuanxin didn’t know how to appraise diamonds, she could tell at a glance that this was a top-tier piece. From the cut, color, to the design, it exuded unparalleled luxury. What attracted her most was the pendant, a unique swan heart design that she instantly liked.

Seeing her eyes light up, Nangong Yao coldly mocked, “I thought you were above these things!”

The house was filled with jewelry, yet she never wore any. He thought she was indifferent, but it turned out her ‘ambitions were high.’ She wasn’t interested in jewelry worth millions, only those worth over a hundred million. Her ambitions were indeed grand!

“It’s really beautiful…” Yu Nuanxin couldn’t bear to look away. She wasn’t interested in these things, but women are naturally drawn to beautiful objects. So sometimes, it’s understandable when women sacrifice for luxury goods.

As a small employee, she couldn’t afford it, but she could enjoy it with her eyes!

Nangong Yao, seemingly intent on ruining her mood, got up to leave, “Let’s go!”

“But the legal program hasn’t started yet…”

“Your interest isn’t in the program anymore, is it?” He walked away without looking back, with a certain flair.

Yu Nuanxin reluctantly glanced at the necklace one last time and hurried to catch up.

…

With Liang Jingtang’s covert assistance, Yu Nuanxin’s position grew stronger. Work became increasingly smooth, and she gradually stopped feeling that staying at Global was a torment.

All morning, Chen Ran was listless. Yu Nuanxin made her a cup of coffee, concerned, “Did you watch Korean dramas again last night?”

“No! It was the auction! The ‘Swan Heart’ you mentioned last time was auctioned off for an astronomical price last night.”

“Wait…” Yu Nuanxin dramatically clutched her chest, taking several deep breaths, “I’m ready, go ahead!”

But when Chen Ran revealed the number, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “120 million?”

“Yes! Top-tier jewelry, the starting price was 80 million! And you know the buyer…” Chen Ran smiled mysteriously, “It’s the president! Isn’t that impressive?”

Him? Yu Nuanxin was stunned. Why would he suddenly be interested in jewelry? Could it be because she mentioned it casually a few days ago? Could it be for her?

Her heart skipped a beat!

But then she thought, he couldn’t be that kind! He probably bought it for some other woman, and she felt a bit uncomfortable.

Even though she kept telling herself that Nangong Yao couldn’t possibly be so kind as to buy it for her, as an eighteen-year-old girl, Yu Nuanxin couldn’t help but fantasize. Every day when she returned to her room, before turning on the light, she would dramatically imagine the ‘Swan Heart’ lying on her bed.

But, one day…

Two days…

Three days…

What she hoped for never happened.

She didn’t really want the necklace, but because Nangong Yao was the buyer, she felt it had some connection to her, leading to unrealistic expectations.

On the fifth day, she couldn’t hold back any longer and knocked on Nangong Yao’s door, poking her head in. After hesitating for a while, she finally spoke, “I heard… I heard you bought the ‘Swan Heart’?”

“Yeah!” Nangong Yao was working, responding absentmindedly.

“Can I see it?”

“It’s on the sofa.”

A necklace worth 120 million just casually placed on the sofa? Yu Nuanxin felt an urge to keep it safe for him. But he might suspect her of wanting to keep it for herself, right?

Carefully opening the box, the gemstone sparkled brilliantly, its color vivid, so beautiful it almost blinded her. It was so beautiful… She held it in her hands, admiring it for a long time, utterly captivated.

Until…