Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 448: She Never Fails to Get What She Wants (9)

Chapter 448: Chapter 448: She Never Fails to Get What She Wants (9)

Xiao Shuju admitted, "When he was pursuing me, he made me very happy. He was so much better than those young men—mature and stable, which made me feel secure. Who knew that after getting married, he would show his true colors."

"Then why not just get a divorce? That’s simple enough, isn’t it?"

"You say it like it’s no big deal. Aren’t you the same? When your brother-in-law flirts with other women, have you ever thought about getting a divorce?"

"I’m different. I have to think about my daughter."

That touched a nerve, considering the third sister was childless.

Xiao Shulan narrowed her eyes, "Are you certain that the problem with not having children is yours, and not his?"

"He already has a daughter with his ex-wife, how could he be the problem?" Xiao Shuju said.

"That’s not necessarily true. Some people don’t start off with problems; they develop them later," Xiao Shulan said. "I’m saying this for your own good, not because I want to break you two up. I just want to help you solve this tricky issue. If it’s his problem, get it treated quickly. With all the advancements in medicine, it’s certainly treatable."

"Don’t even get me started on that—it’s like the boy who cried wolf," Xiao Shuju said, clutching at her chest as though merely talking about it could bring on a heart attack.

If Lin Jiale was really infertile, wouldn’t that be the end of her? Since Lin Jiale would definitely only have one child, wouldn’t his entire heart belong to Lin Yishan then?

The way Xiao Shulan put it, it seemed like a real possibility.

"Did you come up with that yourself, or did someone tell you?" Since the second sister had never mentioned it before, not even a word, and then suddenly brought up this point, Xiao Shuju was certain there was another reason.

It seemed the third sister wasn’t entirely foolish, as she had managed to think of this. "Actually, the fourth and oldest are the reason I thought of it. You see, ever since they came back, they’ve been going on and on about you and Lin Yishan, and anyone can tell—Lin Jiale’s behavior is off."

Right! Lin Jiale was too biased, and it showed blatantly this time—completely favoring his own daughter, as though his own wife didn’t exist. Clearly, her own family, the Xiao Family, hadn’t lifted a finger in response.

Xiao Shuju’s face turned pale.

Suddenly, she felt at a loss for what to do.

Xiao Shulan glanced at her and stayed silent.

When Chen Jiaming came in to report to them, it was as if he could also sense something was amiss, and he squinted his eyes.

"How is it, Director Chen, tough day? Have any good projects been decided?" Xiao Shulan asked.

Chen Jiaming held the folder he was going to show them, a weary look on his face, his tie slightly askew from staying up all night. There was no helping it; they had only received the news at around eleven or midnight. The matter was urgent; they had to act fast.

"The Chairman has indeed made contact with Yaobang. Someone said they saw the Young Miss from the Yang Family going to Lai’an Village."

Yes, that small village, the piece of land that so many conglomerates had failed to acquire, was said to have an incomprehensibly complex backing—untouchable by anyone. It could only be said that their father was too cunning, providing such a protective umbrella for his son, making it so that probably no one in the entire world would know. It really made them grind their teeth with frustration.

All being his children, why such a disparity in treatment?

"This heart of the Chairman—" Xiao Shulan leaned back in her office chair, a chill appearing in her half-closed eyes, "do you think the President Xiao will accept it?"

"He went to Lai’an Village, probably because he had no other choice. That slice of the pie is the biggest; if he doesn’t take it and someone else does, it’s all over," Chen Jiaming said.