My Dominant Contract Husband Won't Let Me Go
Chapter 237 - 236: Benefit of the Fisher (8)

Chapter 237: Chapter 236: Benefit of the Fisher (8)

On the other end of the phone, Dong Xin Yan remained silent for a long time. Secretary Lin thought she was upset, and a chill ran down her spine. She was about to say something to salvage the situation when she heard Dong Xin Yan’s cheerful voice, "Secretary Lin, thank you very much."

Secretary Lin was stunned by Dong Xin Yan’s unexpected gratitude.

She thought she had said something wrong earlier, but instead of being upset, Dong Xin Yan seemed very happy and even thanked her?

What is going on here?

Secretary Lin couldn’t help but ask, "Miss Dong, why are you thanking me?"

As for why she was thanking her, she naturally couldn’t tell her. Dong Xin Yan pressed her lips together, unable to hide the joy in her voice, and sincerely said again, "Secretary Lin, I really thank you so much. I promised to treat you to a meal last time but never had the time. Once I get through this busy period, I must treat you to a nice meal to thank you properly."

"...."

Secretary Lin was completely confused now. Had she somehow pleased Miss Dong inadvertently? Although she didn’t know what she did... but, since Miss Dong was so happy, it should be a good thing, right?

After hanging up the phone, the shadow on Dong Xin Yan’s face vanished, and a smile appeared on her lips and her eyes.

Wenwen noticed and was secretly amazed, "Sister Xin, what did that secretary say? You looked lifeless just now, but now you’re full of energy again."

"She said something very important! Very, very important!" Dong Xin Yan replied with a smile. The heavy mood she had carried all day suddenly lifted.

Wenwen frowned, full of confusion, but seeing Dong Xin Yan’s smile return, her worries eased. She did not press further, only saying, "Sister Xin, as long as you’re happy. It’s late; you should get some rest."

"Alright, you drive home safely too."

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Standing at the doorway, Dong Xin Yan watched Wenwen’s car drive away. Turning to head into the villa, two beams of headlights suddenly shone straight from the distance.

Dong Xin Yan instinctively squinted her eyes, raising her hand slightly to shield her face.

As the car drew nearer, Dong Xin Yan saw Gu Ningyi in the driver’s seat and was slightly taken aback.

Today is the first of the month, the day the Gu Family gathers for a meal. At this time, Gu Ningyi should be at the old house having dinner, so why is he back?

While Dong Xin Yan stood dazed, Gu Ningyi’s car had already entered through the gate, stopping on the open ground in the front yard. He turned off the engine and got out of the car, striding towards the house. Seeing Dong Xin Yan still standing dazedly at the door, he frowned slightly and said in a cool voice, "Aren’t you coming in?"

Dong Xin Yan snapped back to her senses, exclaimed softly, and hurriedly followed him inside.

Once inside, Gu Ningyi headed straight for the stairs. Dong Xin Yan hesitated for a moment but could only follow him up, keeping a few steps behind to maintain distance.

Even though she had come to understand that Gu Ningyi had no peculiar feelings for her, she was still instinctively afraid, instinctively not wanting to get close to him.

The villa was as quiet as ever, the wall lamps emitting a faint glow that seeped from above, casting long shadows on their bodies.

Gu Ningyi lowered his eyes slightly and saw Dong Xin Yan’s shadow, a good distance from his own shadow. His dark eyes narrowed deeply, and his gaze darkened.

Dong Xin Yan walked with her head down and didn’t notice that Gu Ningyi had stopped until her head bumped into a wall. She let out a muffled sound and lifted her gaze.

But before she could see clearly, a force suddenly tugged her, and she found herself pressed against the stair railing.