“Hi Mom, what’s up?” Her mother rarely called unless it was urgent, as she was taking care of her frail younger son.
“Nothing. Just calling to check how you’re doing. Are you eating properly? You always look so thin when you come back…”
Hearing her mother’s caring voice was like a shot of encouragement for Lin Weiwan, who had just endured humiliation.
“I’m eating fine. How are you? How’s my brother?”
Her younger brother was only fifteen and living with kidney dialysis. Her mother occasionally did small odd jobs, but most of the family’s income depended on her. Her father had passed away in an accident years ago.
“Oh, same as always. Don’t worry,” her mother’s tone was tinged with helplessness and heartache.
Her son had been on dialysis for over two years, nearly depleting their savings. She didn’t want to burden her daughter, but…
Sensing her mother was hiding something, Lin Weiwan knew her mother was struggling financially again.
She made up her mind.
“Mom, don’t worry. No matter what happens, I’ll take care of you,” she didn’t mention her recent car accident, believing she could handle it herself.
“Okay. Come home when you can.”
Her mother’s simple words conveyed deep love and concern, which Lin Weiwan understood perfectly.
After hanging up, she noticed a letter from a law firm under Kaiwei that she had brought upstairs.
After reading it, her initial fear was replaced by determination. Knowing her family’s situation, she couldn’t spend extra money. She had to find a way to make that man accept her proposal, even if it meant sacrificing her last bit of dignity.
To achieve her goal, Lin Weiwan began her research.
Searching online about Kaiwei, she was surprised to find the CEO not only appeared in business magazines but also occasionally in entertainment news.
She had clearly encountered a formidable person.
Ye Lixie had an impressive background, excellent education, and outstanding appearance. His aristocratic demeanor and decisive work ethic showed he was more than just a playboy.
She felt discouraged. How could she break through such a man’s defenses?
Would playing helpless work? She had already tried once.
Sigh! She lacked the charm to seduce him…
Never mind. She’d take it one step at a time.
