100 Days with the Contract Lover - Chapter 105

“Have you seen enough?” Nangong Yao’s voice was like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing her beautiful fantasies. She pouted, just looking without taking anything, yet he was so stingy.

Reluctantly putting it back, she asked, “Why did you buy the necklace?”

“Do I need your permission to buy things?”

“Just asking…”

“It’s a gift!”

Yu Nuanxin’s heart skipped a beat. A gift? For whom? Surely not for her?

OMG! She was fantasizing unrealistically again!

“I’ll go out now!” She closed the door, her eyes still dazzled by the sparkle of the necklace.

Is there such a thing as… Gemstone Mania?

…

A few days later, Yu Nuanxin learned the whereabouts of the ‘Swan Heart’. After lunch that day, before the end of the afternoon, she was planning to nap at her desk when her female colleagues at the next desk gathered for a little meeting, calling her over.

“Do you know who the president gave the ‘Swan Heart’ to?” Chen Ran teased before solemnly revealing, “Taiwan’s treasure of the entertainment industry-Xia Yanzhi!”

Yu Nuanxin’s heart sank. Knowing Nangong Yao didn’t buy it for her, she still couldn’t help feeling disappointed and forced a smile. “Really?”

“Yes! They even attended the film festival opening ceremony together last night. Look, front-page headline.” Chen Ran threw out the newspaper, the entire large page covered with photos of the two. The man dignified, the woman stunning, a perfect match.

“During an interview, Xia Yanzhi personally admitted that it was a gift from the president! She even pretended it was a welcoming gift for signing with a Global Group subsidiary. She was all smiles, sweet as honey.”

“I saw the news yesterday too. Reporters caught them interacting closely offstage. The president rarely gets involved with female celebrities, but this time it’s so high-profile. Could there be something going on?”

“Even if there is something, it wouldn’t be surprising! Xia Yanzhi isn’t just any actress. She’s a big name even in Hollywood, known as Taiwan’s most classically beautiful woman, with both local and international tycoons, and even princes, proposing to her!”

The female colleagues continued chirping excitedly, enjoying the gossip, while Yu Nuanxin could only smile along, her heart inexplicably heavy.

“By the way, didn’t Xia Yanzhi sign with a famous foreign luxury fashion brand? Isn’t her contract still in effect? Isn’t this a breach?”

“Breaches are hard to fight. Looks like someone among us is going to suffer.” Linlin looked worriedly at Yu Nuanxin.

Just then, Yu Linglong summoned her and dumped a pile of files in front of her. “The leader has ordered you to handle Xia Yanzhi’s case.”

Yu Nuanxin hesitated to ask, “Can someone else take this?” She didn’t want to handle a case where she was morally wrong yet had to aggressively seek loopholes.

“Would swapping you out work?” Yu Linglong gave her a cold look, clearly annoyed. “First, solve the breach, then sign the new contract. The leader demands a total win, not a penny less in damages.” Actually, she arbitrarily changed the penalty from anything under five million to a total win, just to make things difficult for Yu Nuanxin.

She resignedly nodded, “Yes, I understand!”

To think he could gift a ‘120 million’ yuan necklace, yet be so stingy about breach penalties. What was Nangong Yao thinking!

…

After spending an hour familiarizing herself with the case, because there were some specific details she needed to verify with Xia Yanzhi herself, Yu Nuanxin rushed to the photo shoot for her print advertisement.

Having often seen Xia Yanzhi’s commercials on TV, she had been amazed at her beauty, and in person, she was even more stunning. Belonging to the rare kind who looked beautiful on TV and in reality. With her small face, phoenix eyes, long eyebrows, and radiant gaze, it was no wonder foreigners praised her classical beauty.

She also carried a queenly demeanor, her every move exuding an international flair, truly a darling of the fashion world.

Taking advantage of her break, Yu Nuanxin approached, “Miss Xia, I am a lawyer representing Global Group, and I’d like to discuss your previous contract signing with GDR company…”

However, Xia Yanzhi passed her by without a glance, sitting down while her makeup artist, stylist, and assistant busied around her, touching up her makeup and offering her refreshments, exuding grandeur.

On closer inspection, Yu Nuanxin realized she was wearing MP3 earbuds and hadn’t heard a word. She first greeted her assistant, who then relayed the message.

Finally, Xia Yanzhi took off her earbuds, looking at her critically. “You’re a lawyer from Global?”

“Yes! I’m here today to ask about your contract with GDR…”

“I’m busy, no time!” Xia Yanzhi put the earbuds back in and continued listening to music.

The assistant apologized, “Sorry, Sister Xia has been too busy lately, shall we reschedule?”

“But the signing date is next Tuesday, we only have a few days to resolve the breach.”

“Sister Xia…”

While they were worrying, the phone suddenly rang, and the assistant hurriedly handed it over, “Sister Xia, Mr. Nangong is calling.”

She quickly took off her earbuds, “Hello, Nangong Yao, it’s me… weren’t you coming to visit the set today? Why aren’t you here yet?”

“…” Yu Nuanxin was speechless. Such an intimate, tender tone, anyone could tell there was ‘something special’ between them, and she probably wouldn’t mind it getting out. Being linked with Nangong Yao could only boost her value. But what she probably hoped for most was for Nangong Yao to divorce his current wife and marry her instead?

“Lawyer?” She glanced at Yu Nuanxin without much fondness. “Right! She’s here! Okay, I’ll cooperate with her, I’d like to sign with Global sooner! Got it! Hurry up!”

After hanging up, she savored the moment before turning to face Yu Nuanxin seriously. “What’s your question? Hurry up and ask!”

Her attitude was such that Yu Nuanxin didn’t really want to deal with her. But she had no choice but to patiently go through the contract details with her. After a few questions, Xia Yanzhi lost patience, “Why so many questions? Can’t you just pay the breach penalty? It’s so troublesome! That was two years ago, I can’t remember that clearly!”