The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 222 I know very well who that person is

Xiao Jingchen suppressed his urge to go inside, abruptly turned around, and prepared to leave.

Lin Ran suppressed her discomfort and hurriedly chased after him.

If it were before, her divorce from Xiao Jingchen wouldn't have been a big deal, but things are different now.

How could she allow her child to grow up in an unhappy family like she did?

Xiao Jingchen looked at the woman tugging at his clothes, his deep pupils gleaming with a faint light.

“Xiao Jingchen, I know you won’t believe me now, but I can swear that I was the one that night.”

“I will find evidence to show you that I didn’t say anything.”

Lin Ran's face was pale, and her voice was very weak, but her eyes were bright and clear, reflecting his image in their darkness.

A pang of sadness welled up in Xiao Jingchen's heart. He opened his mouth, but then, remembering Lin Ran's behavior just now, the warmth in his eyes vanished instantly.

It's all an act; this woman has been lying to him all along!

Xiao Jingchen silently repeated it to himself several times, finally managing to suppress the slight tremor in his heart.

He coldly raised his eyes and looked at Lin Ran, saying slowly and deliberately, "I know very well who the person was that night. I advise you to give up this unrealistic idea. I will not believe you."

"never."

To express his determination, Xiao Jingchen added another sentence.

These words were like snowflakes in the dead of winter, instantly freezing Lin Ran's heart.

She no longer had the strength to chase after him, and could only watch helplessly as Xiao Jingchen left, unable to react in any way.

The once cozy bedroom now felt like an icebox, chilling one to the bone.

Lin Ran frowned, enduring the discomfort in her stomach, and tears streamed down her face.

Lin Ran was not surprised that Xiao Jingchen did not come back that night. Her once beautiful eyes had become dull and lifeless because of these events.

The first person to notice that something was wrong with Lin Ran was Song Nuan. She looked at the proposal that Lin Ran had submitted and her dissatisfaction was written all over her face.

She looked at it over and over again many times, and then sighed helplessly.

"Lin Ran, I'll be giving you some very simple tasks during this period. Adjust yourself as soon as possible, otherwise I won't let you stay in the secretariat, understand?"

Song Nuan spoke a string of words in one breath, and the warning in her tone brought Lin Ran out of her reverie.

She looked at the woman in front of her, whose features were exquisite yet cold, and nodded subconsciously.

"I see."

Song Nuan seemed to have something more to say, but after staring at Lin Ran for a long time, she just sighed again and didn't say a word.

"Okay, you go out."

Song Nuan waved her hand, her tone seemingly carrying a hint of disappointment.

Of all the secretaries, she valued Lin Ran the most. Not only did Lin Ran have a good personality, but she was also incredibly serious about her work. Even someone as picky as her had to admit that Lin Ran did a very good job.

But Lin Ran's performance is really disappointing. If necessary, she will apply to President Xiao to transfer Lin Ran away from the secretariat.

Of course, this wasn't because Song Nuan was heartless; she was simply making the right choice for the company.

Lin Ran was unaware of all this. She had barely slept last night; her eyes were dark and swollen, and her head was spinning. All she could think about were the words Xiao Jingchen had spoken last night.

"Hey, how come you've changed so much in just one day?"

Xiao Yunsi saw that the woman in front of him was full of surprise, unlike her usual feigned surprise; this time, her surprise seemed more genuine.

"Is it still because of what happened last time?"

"I already told you, I can help you, Lin Ran. We're friends, so what are you afraid of?"

Xiao Yunsi frowned and asked, then sighed and shook Lin Ran's shoulder when he saw her dazed look.

"I'll help you, okay?"

Lin Ran did hear Xiao Yunsi's words; on the contrary, she heard them clearly.

She had previously refused Xiao Yunsi's help for fear of Xiao Jingchen misunderstanding, but now...

Lin Ran gave a bitter smile.

Xiao Jingchen was now completely disgusted with her, so how could he possibly know that she had been in contact with Xiao Yunsi again?

"it is good."

Just when Xiao Yunsi thought he was going to be rejected again, Lin Ran's voice, as light as a feather, rang out.

If Xiao Yunsi hadn't been so close, and if the surroundings hadn't been relatively quiet, he probably wouldn't have been able to hear it.

"Xiao Yunsi, then I'll leave it to you. If you find anything, be sure to tell me."

Lin Ran's tone was very serious, and Xiao Yunsi's expression also became serious.

"Okay, but you have to promise me one thing: take good care of yourself, okay?"

Xiao Yunsi's face showed a hint of worry at the right moment, and his tone was very sincere, sounding as if he was really worried about Lin Ran.

"Whatever you're investigating, you need to take care of your health first. Even if it's not for your own sake, isn't there anything else worth remembering?"

Xiao Yunsi's words were like a wake-up call, instantly jolting Lin Ran, who was still feeling dejected, awake.

She blinked, and life returned to her dark eyes.

"Okay, I got it. Why are you being so fussy, like a grandfather?"

"Hmm? Then it's not too much for you to call me grandpa, is it?"

"Xiao Yunsi, do you believe that I will tell Grandpa about this when he comes back?"

"No, Grandma, I was just joking. I just said it offhand. Please don't take it to heart."

"Grandpa knew this and he would skin me alive."

Xiao Yunsi begged for mercy while speaking pitifully, and Lin Ran couldn't help but smile. The gloom of so many days seemed to disappear all at once.

In his top-floor office, Xiao Jingchen stared fiercely at the screen, the pen beside him snapped in two.

Ye Chuchu, who had just walked in, was slightly surprised by the scene.

Although she didn't know what Xiao Jingchen was doing, one thing was certain.

This matter is definitely related to Lin Ran.

That woman must have offended him again.

Despite the many thoughts swirling in her mind, Ye Chuchu's expression remained unchanged as she stared at Xiao Jingchen with a worried look.

"Brother Jingchen, are you alright?"

"You look terrible. Should I go with you to the hospital to get checked out?"

Xiao Jingchen only snapped out of his daze when Ye Chuchu's soft voice rang out in the office. He looked up and the coldness that had not yet dissipated in his eyes surged forth.

“Brother Jingchen…”

Ye Chuchu was startled and took a step back, but after realizing what had happened, she quickly took another step forward.

"Ye Chuchu".

Xiao Jingchen suddenly called her name. His voice was cold, yet it was tender and affectionate, as if he were savoring it on his tongue. This made Ye Chuchu blush and instantly forget that she had just been frightened.