chapter 8 Kneel down and pray

Ellison Jiang shrugged and said, "Why would it be because of me? I'm just an orphan; how could I know someone like Mr. Ye?"
"Come on, don't try to pretend," Camellia Tang continued. "How about your Imperial Residence?"
Ellison Jiang explained, "I can't afford to live at the Imperial Residence. It's actually owned by a friend from the orphanage I grew up in. He went abroad, and knowing that I had nowhere to stay, he let me live there and take care of the place."
"Is that for real?" Camellia Tang looked skeptical.
"Of course, why would I lie about it? So, does that mean if the Imperial Residence isn't mine, you'll divorce me? I see you're quite materialistic," Ellison Jiang teased.
"That's not it!" Camellia Tang pouted. "You healed me, gave me a new lease on life, and I'm already married to you. Whether we're rich or poor, I'll take care of you!"
"I'm sorry, Camellia," Ellison Jiang apologized sincerely.
Just then, a woman rushed over and slammed herself against their car window.
Her hair was disheveled, and her face was swollen, indicating that she had been beaten.
It was Siran Wu.
As soon as Siran Wu arrived, Raffael Chen came over and grabbed her by the hair, forcefully pushing her towards the car, causing her to tumble onto the ground.
"You wretched woman, I lost my job because of you. I'll make you pay!" Raffael Chen shouted angrily.
"Brother Jiang..." Lucas, who was driving, spoke up.
Ellison Jiang raised his hand slightly to signal for Lucas to calm down. He then said, "It's a minor issue; we don't need to get involved. Let's go."
"Honey, this..." Camellia Tang saw Siran Wu's injuries and the blood on her forehead and looked worried. She asked, "Honey, could this lead to trouble?"
Ellison Jiang smiled and said, "It's just a lovers' quarrel. Let's not get involved."
"Camellia, I'm sorry. Considering our past as classmates, can you please talk to the chairman and ask him not to fire me? Please...'
Outside the car, they could hear Siran Wu sobbing.
Thinking about Siran Wu's previous request made Camellia Tang angry. How could Siran Wu suggest that she should sleep with another man?
With that thought in mind, she rolled down the car window.
"I really messed up, Camellia. I truly made a big mistake. I didn't realize that you know the chairman. Please, give me another chance. I'm begging you,' Siran Wu pleaded as she knelt on the ground.
After Raffael Chen had hit her, he came to the front of the car, took out a pack of cigarettes, and handed one to Lucas.
"Hey, bro, no, big brother, can you roll down the car window? I want to have a word with Miss Tang," Raffael Chen asked.
Lucas turned to glance at Ellison Jiang in the back seat.
Ellison Jiang nodded gently.
Only then did Lucas roll down the rear car window.
Raffael Chen approached the back seat and offered a cigarette to Ellison Jiang.
Ellison Jiang didn't accept it.
Raffael Chen looked embarrassed and said, "Miss Tang, I've made a terrible mistake. Please forgive me. Can you talk to the chairman and ask him not to fire me?"
He then took out a prepared envelope and handed it over, saying, "Ten thousand dollars, just a little gift."
Camellia Tang turned to look at Ellison Jiang beside her.
Ellison Jiang hugged her and said, "Honey, let's go. Bring the contract back quickly. Once we have it, your grandfather will acknowledge me, and you'll be my rightful wife."
Camellia Tang understood Ellison Jiang's intention instantly and nodded.
Besides, she didn't know Luby Ye, and there was no way she could help these two.
Moreover, Raffael Chen and Siran Wu had brought this upon themselves.
"Lucas, let's go back."
"Sure thing."
Lucas immediately started the car and drove away.
"Camellia..." Siran Wu knelt on the ground, wailing loudly.
Camellia Tang didn't pay her any attention. She sat in the car and, looking at Ellison Jiang, playfully said, "Honey, they lost their jobs because of me, didn't they?"
Ellison Jiang replied, "They are partly responsible, but Qian Jun is a big company, and they can't afford to have any bad employees. Raffael Chen's misuse of power would have led to his dismissal sooner or later. Your presence just sped up the process."
Hearing this, Camellia Tang finally felt relieved.
Soon, the two of them returned to the Tang family.
Camellia Tang's recovery had sparked new thoughts among the Tang family members.
Farad Tang, the family's eldest grandson, had even invited his friend to introduce Camellia Tang to him.
His friend was Trivon Xiao, a member of the Xiao family and a wealthy second-generation heir.
The previous night, something major had happened in the Xiao family, but the deceased was Midas Xiao, so it didn't matter much to Trivon Xiao, the playboy second-generation heir.
Over the years, his grandfather had been in control of the Xiao family, and his pocket money had been getting lesser and lesser.
Now that his grandfather had passed away, the position of family head would likely fall to his father.
Once his father, Sevon Xiao, inherited the Xiao family, his own status within the family would skyrocket.
Moreover, the mourning for Midas Xiao had been kept simple, and the Xiao family members hadn't observed traditional mourning customs.
When Farad Tang mentioned that Camellia Tang had regained her beauty and had become an exceptional beauty, he decided to visit the Tang family to see just how much the once ugly girl had transformed.
At the Tang family villa, everyone was surrounding Trivon Xiao as if he were a deity.
Farad Tang felt very proud of himself as he sat on the sofa, legs crossed. He said, "Grandpa, Trivon Xiao is my good buddy. I told him that Camellia is a stunning beauty. He came here just for her. Camellia must divorce that useless Ellison Jiang and become Trivon Xiao's girlfriend."
Fernan Tang, sitting nearby, smiled and said, "It's a must. Only Trivon Xiao from the Xiao family is worthy of Camellia."
The flattery from the Tang family members greatly satisfied Trivon Xiao's vanity.
This was the status of the four major families in Jiang Zhong. The family members of the four major families were objects of admiration wherever they went.
"Grandpa."
At this moment, Camellia Tang walked in with Ellison Jiang.
As soon as she entered, she took out the contract with a joyful expression. "Grandpa, I've brought back the contract, the order contract from Qian Jun Group. Does this mean Ellison Jiang won't have to leave the Tang family?"
Farad Tang immediately stood up and pointed to Trivon Xiao, who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, introducing him, "Camellia, let me introduce you. This is Trivon Xiao from the Xiao family. Do you know the Xiao family? They're the leading family among the four major families of Jiang Zhong. Now, go and light a cigarette for Young Master Xiao."
When Trivon Xiao saw Camellia Tang, his eyes widened.
He knew Camellia Tang from before, when she was disfigured. He hadn't expected her to become a stunning beauty after recovery. This time, he had truly come for nothing. The current Camellia Tang was more exceptional than any woman he had ever been with.
He vowed to get her into bed.
Camellia Tang glanced at Trivon Xiao with disdain, feeling uncomfortable with his gaze. She asked, "Who is he, and why should I light his cigarette? No way."
"How audacious!" Fernan Tang shouted, his voice cold. "How dare you speak to Young Master Xiao like that? Apologize immediately."
Trivon Xiao acted magnanimously and raised his hand slightly. "Don't scold Camellia, Fernan Tang. I like her feisty personality. By the way, Camellia mentioned something about taking Qian Jun's contract. What's that about?"
Farad Tang quickly explained the situation to Trivon Xiao.
It was only then that Trivon Xiao noticed Ellison Jiang standing behind Camellia Tang. He had initially thought that Ellison Jiang was just a driver, but to his surprise, he learned that Ellison Jiang was the son-in-law chosen by Fernan Tang.
"Fernan Tang, I want Camellia. Immediately annul their marriage, or I'll make a phone call. Even if Camellia has obtained the Qian Jun contract, Qian Jun will terminate it instantly. Don't forget, my Xiao family is Qian Jun Group's close partner. Qian Jun fulfills my Xiao family's needs first before giving any extra orders to other companies."
Ellison Jiang, who had been watching Trivon Xiao's arrogance, asked, "I heard that Midas Xiao passed away. You're from the Xiao family, yet you're not at home for the mourning. Why did you come to the Tang family?"
"Young man, you're looking for trouble." Trivon Xiao immediately stood up, grabbed Ellison Jiang by the collar, and raised his hand to slap him.
Ellison Jiang raised his hand slightly and blocked the slap with ease. Then, he pushed Trivon Xiao away.
Although he used very little force, Trivon Xiao staggered and fell onto the sofa. His anger surged instantly. He was from the Xiao family, one of the four major families, and was admired wherever he went. Now, he had been pushed down by a mere son-in-law. What was even more infuriating was that Ellison Jiang, this useless person, dared to mention his deceased grandfather!
Midas Xiao's death was well-known, but no one dared to mention it.
However, Ellison Jiang dared to bring it up.
He took a spring-loaded knife from his waist and threw it on the ground, sternly shouting, "Cut off one of your hands, and I'll spare your life. Otherwise, I'll toss you into the river to feed the fish!"
Farad Tang promptly stood up, wearing a fawning smile, and said, "Brother Trivon, sit down and have a cigarette, calm down. It's too easy to kill this useless son-in-law. You don't need to save face for our Tang family. We don't care at all. After we kill him, Camellia will be yours."
Camellia Tang listened to these disgraceful words, her face filled with anger, her teeth clenched tightly.
Trivon Xiao sat down and stared at Ellison Jiang, his voice icy, "You brat, just because of your words earlier, you're doomed. No one can save you."
Ellison Jiang smiled faintly and didn't pay much attention.
If it weren't for being in the Tang family, Trivon Xiao would already be dead.
Camellia Tang handed over the contract with a look of grievance and said, "Grandpa, this is what you said. As long as we can secure Qian Jun's order, you will acknowledge Ellison Jiang as my husband. This isn't a 30 million contract; it's a billion-dollar one. Please take a look."
"What? A billion dollars?" Fernan Tang's body shook.
"Grandpa, there's big news. The chairman of Qian Jun Group personally invited Camellia to the Qian Jun Building!" At this moment, a woman rushed in, looking panicked.
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