From Runaway Bride to Global Queen
Chapter 205: The Wonderful Girl

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: The Wonderful Girl

A series of questions didn’t wear out Lu Yanchuan’s patience; he explained them one by one to Qiao Yi, who then sat back down, somewhat disappointed.

"What a great opportunity wasted, who knows when we will be able to lure that person out again."

Qiao Yi mumbled in dismay, not even realizing when Lu Yanchuan had taken her into his arms. Still clutching at Lu Yanchuan’s collar, she asked him how to make Lin Ke take the initiative to contact those people again.

"Lin Ke will contact them again for sure if Qiao Xin teaches her a lesson once more."

Lu Yanchuan gave the best solution, also the most ruthless one.

Qiao Yi pouted and did not respond. This time, Qiao Xin’s troublemaking almost cost Lin Ke her life. If there’s a next time, Lin Ke would probably be killed!

Now, Lin Ke couldn’t die yet!

The dearly thought-of Lin Ke by Qiao Yi actually wasn’t as injured as they thought. Although she was beaten, since Qiao Xin is a woman with no skills in fighting, the injuries she caused Lin Ke were only superficial, seemingly frightening but not severe.

Yet even so, Lin Ke’s heart was filled with hatred.

Ever since she was a child, she knew the world was unfair. Some people are born with what others can’t obtain in a lifetime, like Qiao Yi, and some are doomed to be inferior from birth, like her.

But she was lucky; she received support from a wealthy family while in elementary school, and even became good friends with the children of the wealthy by chance.

Lin Ke knew this was her only way to rid herself of her poor status!

She studied hard, concealed herself, all for one day being with the children of the wealthy.

However, the news of Lu Ming’s marriage crushed her dreams. When she went abroad, she worried her absence would make Lu Ming fall for someone else, but never did she anticipate Lu Ming remaining true, yet still marrying another woman.

She rushed back to the country, willing to be his mistress to keep Lu Ming’s heart, suffering in silence because Lu Ming once said, once he fully gained control of Lu Group, he would make her the legitimate Mrs. Lu.

The Lin Ke of the past believed Lu Ming’s words, but the current Lin Ke felt this dream was forever out of reach.

Self-reflecting, did she really love Lu Ming?

Perhaps, but Lin Ke could never forget the hope and happiness she felt the first time she learned of Lu Ming’s identity.

Perhaps she has feelings for Lu Ming, but this affection crumbles in the face of her pursuit of a high society life.

Qiao Xin’s beating sobered her up; Lu Ming may not be dependable, given what An Wei told her about him, and his status within Lu Group isn’t as stable as it seems!

"An Wei, I want to be discharged from the hospital."

"Why the sudden discharge? The news about you being beaten is all over the internet; don’t you plan to teach Qiao Xin a lesson?"

An Wei’s gentle voice came from the other end of the phone, but Lin Ke knew this woman was not as gentle as she seemed.

"I do want to teach Qiao Xin a lesson, but the internet buzz will eventually die down with the Lu Family and Qiao Family around,"

Lin Ke knew this, which is why she was planning to give up fighting for a moment of eloquence online.

With the capabilities of the Qiao Family and the Lu Family, if things were blown up, her true hurt would eventually be discovered.

Moreover, when Qiao Xin was hitting her, she repeatedly claimed Lin Ke seduced her husband. Those who were present could all testify. If this matter was made public, even if Qiao Xin was punished, Lin Ke’s reputation would be ruined as well.

Lin Ke wouldn’t do such a futile thing.

An Wei quickly came to understand these intricacies. Since Lin Ke had her own ideas, all An Wei needed to do was help her at the right time.

Just as Lin Ke had guessed, the online public opinion was quickly suppressed, and some clarification videos were also released.

However, to Lin Ke’s surprise, Qiao Xin actually took it upon herself to declare that Lin Ke was the third party, saying it was right for her to hit someone, and her statement even garnered quite a few supportive comments.

Lin Ke had anticipated many things but not Qiao Xin’s personal involvement. She was caught off guard and didn’t even have time to employ internet trolls.

Those who had previously spoken for Lin Ke suddenly changed their tune, condemning Lin Ke, the home-wrecker one by one. Some even said Qiao Xin was right to have hit her.

"Wuwuwu—Ming, I... I can’t live anymore! Everyone is saying this about me; how can I face living on?!"

When Lu Ming came to see her, Lin Ke played the victim well, not emphasizing how excessive Qiao Xin was, but simply showing distress and pity, which deepened Lu Ming’s resentment toward Qiao Xin.

"It’s all my fault. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this. Stop crying, look how your face is all smeared from tears."

Watching Lin Ke cry uncontrollably, Lu Ming felt a surge of heartache and comforted her softly, finally promising to buy her a new and safer house, which made Lin Ke smile.

"Actually, it’s justified for Xin to be angry and hit me. After all, I’ve ruined her family, but letting everyone denounce me like this... I just can’t take it..."

Lin Ke resumed crying, but Lu Ming’s anger was somewhat uncontrollable.

Initially, it was clear that he and Qiao Xin had an understanding; they agreed not to constrain each other, and he even helped her connect with Lu Yanchuan.

Now, Qiao Xin actually laid such a heavy hand on Lin Ke and even dared to proclaim herself as the Young Madam of the Lu Family publicly, which was utterly shameless and disgraceful!

Lin Ke curled her lips where Lu Ming couldn’t see. She knew Lu Ming couldn’t live without Qiao Xin right now, but she had plenty of ways to make Lu Ming give up on Qiao Xin!

"By the way, isn’t it Xin’s birthday in a month? I’ve upset her so much this time; I should really prepare a gift for her as an apology."

Lu Ming, watching Lin Ke put on a brave face, had completely leaned toward her side in his heart.

The tenderness and consideration of Lin Ke were something Qiao Xin could never learn, not to mention her kindness. Even after being so deeply hurt by Qiao Xin, Lin Ke didn’t hold a grudge and was even preparing a birthday gift for her. What merit or ability did he have to meet such a wonderful girl!

"Keke, rest assured. As soon as I get the thirty percent of shares from Qiao Xin, I’ll divorce her immediately and take you back home, making you my rightful wife!"

"Ming, with your words, I am already content!"

Lu Ming gently held Lin Ke, as if embracing a rare treasure.

However, he didn’t see the scheming and triumph hidden beneath Lin Ke’s smile.