chapter 15 what are you doing

Mila was genuinely startled.

Edwin was an assertive and unyielding man. When he set his sights on something, he'd go to any lengths. She'd known this for a long time. Though capturing his attention was part of her strategy, she hadn't anticipated being exposed so soon.

Revealing the burns on her body in front of Edwin would jeopardize her plan entirely. The painstaking efforts of the past five years would be utterly futile.

In this moment, Mila summoned a surge of strength. She swiftly raised her head and collided with Edwin's nose.

A sharp sting instantly gripped Edwin.

He abruptly released Mila, and bright red blood flowed from his nose. His captivating phoenix eyes bore into Mila fiercely.

"You're skilled in the art of temptation, Mila, but you're still too green in my presence. Tell me, what is your objective? Who are you truly?"

Although Edwin instinctively took a couple of steps back, blood streaming from his nose, his imposing demeanor and oppressive aura remained unscathed.

Mila's heart raced, her head pounding.

Is this man's nose made of steel? He struck such a sensitive spot, and yet he threatened her so composedly and deliberately. Truly, he was the ruthless Edwin!

Mila hastily adjusted her pajamas, took a step back, regarded Edwin warily, and said coolly, "Do you have any justification for your actions? You come to my home, say nothing, and now you interrogate me. Excuse me, Mr. Ye, but by what right do you treat me like this? Even if our companies engage in cooperation, your girlfriend publicly shamed me, and now you're here to disgrace me further. Are you looking down on our HJ Group? If Mr. Ye persists with this aggression, don't be surprised if I decide not to show any mercy towards the YH Group. We can go straight to the police station and settle this."

Observing Mila's fierce outburst, her beautiful eyes ignited like twin flames, rendering her even more captivating. She increasingly resembled the person from his memories.

Edwin's gaze darkened slightly, but he didn't press Mila further.

There was never anything he sought to know that eluded him. Sooner or later, he would fully unravel the mystery of the woman before him.

"Mila, you'd best keep up appearances, or else you'll discover that those who conspire against me face dire consequences."

"Is Mr. Ye here to issue threats? I'm truly frightened! If Mr. Ye isn't genuinely interested in cooperation, I suggest you contact the CEO of my company. Or, if Mr. Ye harbors personal biases against me, we can inquire whether it's necessary to replace me with another designer. Bullying a defenseless woman like me will only affirm my belief that you hold us in contempt."

Mila's eyes grew icier by the second.

Edwin stared at Mila, trying to discern any chink in her armor, but this woman excelled at feigning. She met his gaze head-on, her eyes filled with righteous anger, as though he had truly committed some grievous wrong.

The few seconds they locked eyes felt like a showdown of titans.

Mila felt her back drenched in sweat.

Even after five years of honing her skills abroad, she still couldn't match the man before her in sheer presence.

Just when Mila felt she couldn't hold out any longer, a sharp cry pierced her ears.

"What's going on?"

Carrie never expected to find Edwin here, and the exchange of glances between him and Mila made her distinctly uncomfortable. She couldn't help but exclaim, her voice tinged with sharpness.

Mila had never been more grateful for Carrie's arrival than she was at that moment.

She was the first to look away, and when she turned her gaze to Carrie, a touch of frostiness colored her expression.

"Miss Chu? Are you here to retrieve Mr. Ye, or are you planning to join forces and torment me to death? I'm simply curious, what have I done to offend you both that warrants your visit?"

Mila's tone grew colder.

Edwin couldn't help but furrow his brow at her words, but he quickly wiped his nose and stood by Mila's side.

"What are you doing here?"

Edwin's tone was slightly chilly.

Seeing them standing together, Carrie felt a surge of unease, much like the feeling she experienced when she saw Mila and Edwin side by side five years ago.

Her heart seethed with jealousy, but as she gazed into Edwin's eyes, she discerned the coldness and impatience. She had no choice but to suppress her emotions and whisper, "I had someone look into Katherine's address. I came here expressly to apologize. I realize I acted rashly. I'm sorry, Miss Katherine. Please pardon my impudence, and kindly return to the YH Group."

Carrie tried her best to appear humble and deferential. As long as Edwin perceived her sincerity, even if Mila didn't return, he wouldn't hold it against her, right?

With this thought, Carrie knelt directly in front of Mila. At that moment, a glint of realization gleamed in Mila's narrowed eyes.
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