Chapter 85: Steering Clear of Shu Congxuan Extra chapter dedicated to those who have gifted Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds.

Those things rushed straight down my throat. Realizing what was happening, I hastily pushed Luo Ange away, trying to spit them out.

But he was faster, gripping my jaw fiercely and growling, "Don't you dare spit it out. Swallow it."

I shook my head, tears streaming down my face, my mouth clamped shut. I would not swallow such revolting stuff. Why should I?

He narrowed his eyes and suddenly slapped my back. Caught off guard, I gulped everything down with a loud noise.

That wasn't enough for him. He seized me, turned me over, and pressed me against the wall, lifting my clothes.

I wasn't wearing any underwear to begin with. A chill swept over me, most of my body exposed to the air.

I knew his ferocity in matters between men and women, but I had never imagined it could go this far.

He had already done it moments ago, and now, barely a minute later, he was hard again, pressing that thing against my back.

The wall was cold. Colder still was my heart. I didn't know when this torment would end, or what he ultimately intended for me. The fate awaiting my family, my friends and myself was as uncertain as everything else.

At dusk, Zhu Bang escorted me back to the courtyard. All the way, I kept my face turned to the window, ignoring everything he said.

When we arrived, he called out once more, "Miss, the young master said you must stay away from Shu Congxuan."

Anger surged within me. "Why?"

His expression chilled. Perhaps it was from years spent at Luo Ange's side, but I felt his gaze was much like Luo Ange's.

"Miss, Shu Congxuan's sister married the young master's father. And the young master's mother took her own life years ago, precisely because of this."

Shock thundered through me. I knew Luo Ange's father had married Shu Congxuan's sister and had Luo Anxin, but the tangled story behind it was unknown to me.

But what did it have to do with me? Luo Ange had humiliated me in such a way—was I supposed to forgive him for this reason?

Seeing my silence, Zhu Bang added, "Miss, you're perceptive and clear-minded. You must have sensed why the young master treats you this way."

I let out a cold laugh. "Reason? Mr. Zhu, could it be your young master likes me? Then I should count myself lucky—both the uncle and nephew are fond of me. What fortune! Oh, and do you know? Just a few days ago, Shu Congxuan confessed to me as well. He said I was the girl he couldn't forget after seeing just once. His father is the provincial party secretary. If I marry Shu Congxuan, would your young master have to call me 'Aunt'?"

Zhu Bang's face changed immediately. "Miss, I'll take that as a joke. But let me warn you: if you really marry Shu Congxuan, it would be akin to triggering a third world war."

I tamped down the shock inside and smiled. "Mr. Zhu, hearing you say that, I almost feel as if I'm very, very important to your young master."

He smiled and nodded. "Indeed, you are very important."

Then he took out a brand new phone and handed it to me, speaking seriously, "Miss, this is prepared for you by the young master. There are two SIM cards inside—one for contacting your family and friends, the other for communicating with the young master."

I glanced at it and sneered, "Ever since I met your young master, I've changed phones several times."

Suddenly, I remembered that time at Spring Private Kitchen, someone mentioned Luo Ange once liked a girl, someone he couldn't forget for years. If...

I asked Zhu Bang, "You've been at your young master's side for many years. Tell me honestly, has he ever liked someone especially deeply? For example, when he went to Beijing or somewhere else, was there someone he fancied?"

I watched his expression closely. When I mentioned Beijing, his lips trembled slightly. That proved I was right.