Chapter 245: Shameless Threat

As the young master of the Cheng family from the south, Cheng Jingran could have anything he wanted. When he set his sights on a woman, he would never let her slip away easily. Liu Hua, however, had completely ignited his competitive spirit.

Although Cheng Jingran had connections with the Beijing club, this wasn’t his family’s territory, so he couldn’t act recklessly. Sensing Liu Hua’s determination, he actually took a couple of steps back…

“Be my woman, and I’ll give you an even bigger stage. Let you…”

“Do you really think I need these things? Many people already know my capabilities well, and I don’t need to prove anything else. What you said just sounds ridiculous!”

Liu Hua scoffed at his words, clearly not taking them seriously. She knew exactly what he was thinking, and someone like him was far from worthy of being her man.

“Ridiculous? Soon, I’ll show you what’s truly ridiculous. Right now, it’s Solo Company, and next will be the Liu family. This family, which has long lost its vitality, should finally step off the business stage!”

Cheng Jingran laughed arrogantly. He knew Liu Hua’s weakness was the Liu family, and he naturally wouldn’t miss such a great opportunity. If this woman wanted to save the Liu family, she would surely obey him…

“You’re right. The Liu family should step away from the business world. If you can truly make them leave the industry, I might actually thank you!”

Liu Hua was surprisingly calm. The Liu family, which had once stirred her emotions countless times, had now become the most annoying part of her life. This threat had gradually lost its power. Since the Liu family had willingly fallen into decay, how could she possibly save them?

“Never thought the beautiful Miss Liu could be so heartless. Even if you aren’t blood-related, they raised you. Is this really how you repay them?”

“Enough! My relationship with the Liu family doesn’t need your commentary. If you’re so eager to target them, why waste your time here…”

A mocking smile curled her lips. Liu Hua had no interest in arguing further with this young master who lived in his own world—the type of person she despised most.

“You really surprised me. Don’t worry, even if you’re trying to provoke me, I’ll still go after the Liu family. If I’m not mistaken, your foster mother from the Liu family treated you quite well, right?”

He casually plopped down into a rocking chair, tapping his finger on the desk. His posture was relaxed, yet his words sent a chill through Liu Hua…

“You really think you can get away with anything? If you dare to harm my loved ones, I’ll make you pay, no matter what it takes!”

Her voice was filled with furious rage. Liu Hua could clearly sense Cheng Jingran’s implication—he was even threatening her closest people. Her anger had reached its peak.

“Make me pay? That phrase doesn’t even exist in my dictionary. Don’t blame me for being ruthless—it’s you who pushed me to this. Think carefully. If you change your mind, come find me. I still want to leave a good impression on my future woman.”

Standing up, he lifted her chin with his hand, his gaze even more lecherous. He didn’t believe this woman could truly be so heartless…

“You actually dare to lay a hand on a woman. Is this how despicable the Cheng family from the south really is?”

Just as Cheng Jingran was about to leave, the office door quietly opened a crack. A slightly bold voice arrived right on cue. At the same time, Liu Hua’s delicate figure trembled slightly.

She had imagined countless times that her man would appear before her riding a rainbow cloud. Perhaps without blessings, but as long as it was just the two of them, that would be enough. Yet when her deepest fantasies finally became reality, she realized how fragile she truly was.

Though Liu Hua understood there was an insurmountable gap between her and that man, she couldn’t maintain the initial annoyance she had felt toward him. Perhaps this was just the consequence of her own doing…