Whispers “Challenging the CEO” Twenty Years Ago
Chen Residence
Torrential rain, large raindro
Mommy had said several days ago that she would take her to see Daddy, on the condition that she behaves, doesn’t cause trouble, because Mommy is very busy and often returns home just before dawn. So she shouldn’t disturb her rest and must obediently listen to Aunt Chen next door, wash herself, and do her homework.
She had followed all these instructions to be a good child, and Mommy had kept her promise, dressing her beautifully early this morning to go meet Daddy…
What kind of person was Daddy?
“Xixi,” Summer Rainheart’s trembling hand gently caressed her daughter’s round cheek, her beautiful eyes filled with reluctant tears.
She took a deep breath and forced a smile at her daughter.
“Remember to be polite when you see Daddy! Make sure to address him properly, okay?”
“Mm,” Little Xia Xixi nodded firmly, even at a young age showing signs of being a beauty like her mother, “I will remember.”
“That’s a good girl,” Summer Rainheart bit her lip. She was so thin, looking somewhat haggard, her young and beautiful face bearing traces of weathered experiences. “This way, your daddy will love you.”
“Miss,” the taxi driver turned back, “We’ve arrived.”
“Thank you.”
A trace of panic quickly swept across Summer Yuhe’s stunning face. She paid the taxi fare, slowly raised her umbrella, and held her daughter’s hand as she got out of the car. Her hollow gaze fell upon the luxurious and imposing villa before her. “Wow…” Little Summer Xi looked up at the house that resembled a castle, her bright eyes wide open, her small mouth letting out an exclamation. Is this where Dad lives? And there’s even a fountain! “So Dad lives in a castle!” she said with childlike innocence, tilting her head. “Yes, little Xi’s dad lives in a castle,” she replied. Summer Yuhe’s daughter’s words only deepened her inner pain, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on her soft little hand.
At twenty, she met her daughter’s father. Naive and inexperienced, she quickly fell for the mature and steady demeanor of the middle-aged man. She admired his erudition, and he lusted after her beautiful, young body. She thought it was a beautiful love until, three months pregnant, she discovered he was a married man. She had become the despised third party, a mistress, a shameless woman that everyone would condemn…
Heartbroken, she chose to leave alone. Her strong self-respect would not allow her to become a secret lover. Previously, she was young and naive, kept in the dark. Now that she knew his marital status, she naturally had no reason to stay.
Over the years, she gritted her teeth and endured the strange looks around her, raising Summer Xi by herself. But through these years, she had to submit to reality, understanding that her daughter would not have a good life with her. Just at this moment, her daughter’s father discovered their whereabouts and expressed his willingness to take responsibility for raising their child.
No matter how reluctant she was, she still made the best choice for her daughter’s future – at least this way, her daughter could grow up in an environment with food and clothing, without having to suffer alongside her. “You’re late,” a serious and cold male voice suddenly came from the door. Chen Yuanhong walked down the stairs expressionlessly, followed by a group of men and women with looks of disdain. Xia Yuhe visibly shrank, but finally forced herself to stand tall. “Because the rain was heavy, so…” “Is this Xia Xi?” Without letting her finish, Chen Yuanhong’s sharp black eyes stopped on little Xia Xi’s round and cute face. “Yes, she is Xia Xi,” she gently nodded, almost lacking the courage to look directly at the man who was once her beloved. “Xia Xi, call daddy,” she said softly. Little Xia Xi nervously bit her lip, her bright round eyes staring unblinkingly at the serious and unfamiliar uncle. “…Daddy.” “She looks just like you,” Chen Yuanhong’s face showed no special expression, pausing for a moment, “she’s a beautiful child.” As soon as these words were spoken, someone in the crowd watching the scene immediately let out a disdainful sneer. “Thank you.” She kept reminding herself to hold her head high and not be looked down upon. Even if her family background wasn’t as good as others, she still had her own pride and self-respect. The Xia family had always had a backbone and would never show weakness to anyone. “You should still remember our agreement, right?”
“I will be responsible for raising Xia Xi to adulthood, including all her expenses and education costs, but she has no right to inherit any of the Chen family’s property.” Chen Yuanhong said calmly. Keenly sensing a pair of sharp eyes coldly staring at her from the crowd, as if waiting for her response. Xia Yuhe instinctively looked up and saw an elegant and imposing beautiful woman. She must be Yuanhong’s wife! she thought. “I understand, I never coveted any of your family’s property,” Xia Yuhe took a deep breath, “I only ask that Xia Xi has no lack of food and clothing.” This was the modest wish of a mother, not wanting her daughter to suffer. “You—must not come to see Xia Xi again.” He said coldly. “…I understand.” She deliberately ignored her slightly trembling voice. Coldly watching Xia Yuhe’s beautiful face reveal a stubborn expression, a complex emotion flashed briefly in Chen Yuanhong’s eyes. “Do you have anything to say to her? Say it quickly!” His hard, handsome face rarely showing a soft expression, Chen Yuanhong turned his back. “This is the last conversation between you and your daughter.” Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhe finally knelt down beside little Xia Xi, not caring that the heavy rain had already splashed her dress. She lovingly caressed her cheek, forcing a smile for her daughter. “Xia Xi, you must deeply remember, this is mommy’s last promise to you,” she forcefully embraced little Xia Xi, tears silently sliding down her rosy cheeks.
“You must listen to Dad’s words, fulfill all of Dad’s requirements, only then will Dad love you… Mom won’t worry…” Whispers from “Challenging the CEO” Chapter One
“Is the General Manager in?” The three-inch high heels clicked sharply on the smooth tile floor, as Summer Xi burst out of the elevator like a whirlwind, her devastatingly beautiful face filled with intense anger, her cat-like beautiful eyes seeming to shoot flames, her entire being burning with rage.
“Sum-Summer Manager,” facing her frosty and delicate face, Secretary Liu nervously stood up to respond, “The General Manager is…”
“Good that he’s here,” Summer Xi’s pink li
“I have something to ask him face to face!”
“Summer Manager,” seeing the fire-breathing beauty about to push the door open, Secretary Liu hurriedly blocked the entrance, “The General Manager is, is busy.” The last two words she said with obvious guilt.
“Busy?” Raising an elegant eyebrow, Summer Xi had seen this type of expression from Secretary Liu many times before, “I think he’s busy playing with women!” she coldly added.
“Ah?” Unexpectedly hit the nail on the head, Secretary Liu’s expression immediately became awkward, “This, this…”
“Move aside, I have something more important to discuss with him right now.” Expressionless, Summer Xi indicated for her to step aside.
“Yes.”
