Chapter 1338: 1339: A Slap Almost Knocked His Sense of Direction
Chapter 1338: Chapter 1339: A Slap Almost Knocked His Sense of Direction
Chu Xi was intimidated by her chilly aura, almost losing her grip in fear.
Thankfully, before she could unconsciously let go, she realized that if she did, she would be completely finished. It was only at the last moment that she shivered and managed not to release her hold.
Desperately pleading.
“Madam, I know I was wrong; I truly acknowledge my mistake. Please don’t be angry with me. I’ll never do it again.”
“Do you think Li Shengxiao is someone you can just get your hands on? You’re far too bold. I never expected you to use me to get close to him. What reaction did you think I would have after you told me you had relations with him? To speak on your behalf? To go to Li Shengxiao in anger and pressure him to ‘bless your union’? Did you think I was going to give you a dowry like I was marrying off a daughter?”
Chu Xi weakly defended herself, “I didn’t.”
Her left cheek burned with pain, swelling so much it seemed about to puff up. Yet she dared not touch it, not even a gentle caress, for fear that any action might further fuel Jiang Chenyue’s rage.
Apart from her face, her waist also hurt.
The place where she’d been hit felt like it was being pricked by needles, a sharp, intense pain that made her break out in cold sweat.
She had never imagined she could be so utterly wrong.
She used to think, given Jiang Chenyue’s detest for Rong Yan, that even if Chenyue knew about her accidental ‘encounter’ with Li Shengxiao, she might get angry initially, but after some time and comparison, she’d gradually accept it. Then, with a little more coaxing, Chenyue might even become her staunch support.
Who knew Jiang Chenyue’s reaction would be like this.
Like a lion with bristling fur, nearly devouring her alive!
At this moment, Chu Xi was trembling with fear, tears nearly scared out of her. She was terrified that Jiang Chenyue would ruthlessly ruin her career and afraid that if she continued to hold on, Jiang Chenyue would call the servants to break her hand.
Her eyes misted over, her mouth running faster than her mind, “Madam, believe me, I really didn’t. I’ve been motherless since childhood, picked up outside by my father. To me, during this time, you’ve been like an elder, like my mother. I’ve never known what my mother looks like, but seeing you, it’s as if I’m seeing my mom! I never thought of competing with the young miss for anything. That night was purely accidental; we both had been drinking. I was drunk, my mind hazy, I didn’t even know what happened, and the next day, I woke up in bed. I never thought to take advantage of the situation. Madam, you have to believe me!”
“It’s because I trusted you too much that I gave you the chance to bare your fangs!” Jiang Chenyue grabbed her hand and yanked hard, “Let go!”
Chu Xi was truly frightened, clinging tightly without letting go. “Madam, please…”
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Chenyue suddenly pulled her arm, emotionally examining the inner side of her arm very closely.
It was as if she was looking at something extremely important, as if it was more significant than life itself!
“Don’t move!”
Jiang Chenyue’s eyes gradually reddened, staring incredulously at the marks on the inside of her arm, and after a long while, she looked up at the unmoving Chu Xi, her voice much softer, “Did you just say you were picked up by your dad? Do you know who your biological parents are?”