Chapter 106: Becoming the Second Young Mistress of the Ye Family

Lu Yao was startled when she heard that Ye Zehong wanted to confess their past secret relationship. She hurriedly cut him off, saying, “President Ye, I haven’t been entirely honest with you. In fact, I met Young President Ye three years ago. At that time, I volunteered at a housing project he was managing, offering free legal advice to elderly people living alone and others in need. We met once back then. Later, Miss Qiao assigned me to handle the prenuptial agreement for Young President Ye and her, so I got to know him better. Our relationship isn’t particularly distant.”

She finished speaking in one breath, finally feeling a sense of relief. She shot a fierce glare at the troublemaker, warning Ye Zehong to keep his mouth shut.

Ye Zehong watched Lu Yao’s nervous expression, a faint smile curling at his lips. He nodded in affirmation, “That’s right, just as Lawyer Lu said, our relationship isn’t distant.”

“So that’s how it is. It seems you two are quite fated. Perhaps…” Ye Yingtang began, but before he could finish, the head of the administrative department stepped forward, unintentionally interrupting, “President Ye, there’s a very important and urgent matter I need your approval on. Are you available?”

Ye Yingtang had no choice but to abandon his questioning, instructing, “Ze Hong, you accompany Lawyer Lu and show her around.”

Ye Zehong was only too happy to oblige. After seeing Ye Yingtang off, he immediately took Lu Yao to his office.

As soon as the door closed, Ye Zehong eagerly trapped Lu Yao between himself and the door, gazing down at her face with a gentle, pleading tone, “I’m begging you, please agree not to live with Zhou Luoxi. Can you do that?”

Lu Yao looked up into his dark eyes, sensing his anxiety.

“All came all the way to the capital to see me. If I don’t stay with him and catch up, it wouldn’t feel right.” Lu Yao calmed herself, patiently explaining, “You don’t need to overthink it. ALL and I truly only have a sibling-like bond. Since childhood, we’ve always been like real brother and sister. Over there, everyone assumes we’re blood siblings.”

“But the truth is, you’re not related by blood.” From the moment he met Zhou Luoxi, Ye Zehong’s instincts told him Zhou Luoxi’s feelings for Lu Yao were far from just sibling affection. As a man, he could see that Zhou Luoxi looked at Lu Yao with the love a man has for the woman he cherishes.

Moreover, since Lu Yao and Zhou Luoxi had no blood relation, anything could happen.

Lu Yao took a deep breath, unsure how to explain in a way Ye Zehong would believe. She truly didn’t want to hurt Zhou Luoxi’s feelings. After all, Zhou Luoxi had come to the capital for her safety. How could she leave him alone, betraying his kindness?

She gently shook her head. “I’m sorry, but this is the one thing I can’t promise you. In the capital, he’s the only family I have. Not letting me reunite with him would be too cruel for ALL.”

Ye Zehong’s hand pressed against the door, curling into a fist. He frowned, staring intently at Lu Yao, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Seeing his heavy expression, Lu Yao raised her hand and gently smoothed his brow, speaking softly, “From today on, I’ll be working at Ye Group. If you want to see me, just come to my office. Isn’t there plenty of time?”

“You’re not angry anymore?”

“When was I ever angry?”

“When you refused to help me.”

“I’m not the type to hold a grudge. Just because you won’t help me, do you think I can’t find another way to get what I want?”

“Then why did you move out?”

“Because… I didn’t want to stay in your house in an ambiguous position.”

“You want to be the Second Lady of the Ye family?”

(This chapter ends)