Chapter 133: Declaring Sovereignty with a Kiss.
The two women surreptitiously spied without getting noticed by those involved. Hugging the corridor’s wall, they peered from a few meters away. At that distance, they couldn’t hear the whispers clearly, only seeing a woman leaning closer, a flicker of orange from a lighter glowing in the dim corner as she lit a cigarette for the man.
Pei Yu, merely fiddling with the tobacco out of habit, had no intention of lighting it. He sidestepped to avoid the woman’s outstretched hand and said coolly, "Just say what you want to say."
He had drunk a lot yesterday; hence at today’s dinner, Pei Yu did not touch his wine glass nor wish to be around any alcohol scent. He knew his antics from the day before had annoyed Shen Zhiyi. He intended to behave properly today; thus, he excused himself to step out for a smoke but did not expect to be followed.
"I was just about to say," the woman flipped her hair, slightly dissatisfied with his cold demeanor but knowing he was always like this; she did not make a scene—instead, sensibly not continuing to annoy him and directly asked, "What do you think of me?"
In terms of family background, appearance, and capability, she considered herself not lacking—certainly among the few who could measure up—that confidence fueled her to make her approach.
Pei Yu was expressionless; if anything, he seemed slightly dull and annoyed. He was well aware of her intentions and scoffed, "Didn’t you have your sights set on Qin Fang?"
She had pursued Qin Fang for nearly a year, and everyone in their circle was aware of her plans, even discussing when they could celebrate her and Qin Fang’s wedding.
"He’s too frivolous," the woman unabashedly objected, "Though business marriages mean everyone doing as they please, I don’t want to be cuckolded that much."
She moved closer, "Chairman Pei is different."
A "snap", the sound of the lighter, an orange flame dancing near the woman’s face—any closer and it might singe her. She immediately stopped, pulling back slightly, knowing it was a warning from Pei Yu.
He was not the type to be lenient with women; she had known this from the start.