Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The twins would be unable to leave her side.
Likewise, she could not leave theirs.
She knew that, with her strength alone, pitting herself against this family was completely an overestimation of her capabilities. She was as good as an ant to them, but even if she had to stake in everything she had, she would not be afraid of them.
Her lips slowly curved into a smirk before she finally burst out laughing at the ludicrousness of the situation.
âWhat are you laughing about?â
âIâm laughing at your naivety.â In a seeming move to provoke them, the young lady airily added, âDid you guys think that Iâm hankering for that bit of money? Iâm sorry, but it looks like you have all underestimated me. I wonât accept your condition.â
âYou wonât accept it?!â screeched Mu Shumin, her voice rising a few decibels. âMust you be so selfish?! Will you only be satisfied after causing your husband to lose his position as the family head?! There wonât be a chance for you to regret this decision by then! While weâre still being kind to you, you should wisely reach a compromise with us now!â
âWhat do you mean by that?!â
Yun Shishi lifted a brow. With her acute senses, she could smell something fishy going on.
âTruth be told, everyone in the family is immensely disappointed with that nephew of mine! We couldnât understand why he would pick you instead of the other missus of decent backgrounds for his wife! Whatâs more; that chap registered his marriage with you behind our backs. His actions are truly baffling. As such, we have unanimously reached a decision: Weâll consider reselecting our family head if he continues to insist on having you as his wife.â
This piece of news came as a shock to her. Her eyes gradually narrowed at the sight of the hateful faces right in front of her.
Mu Yancheng, in particular, was wearing a smug smirk on his face. The ambition in his eyes could hardly be concealed!
This was when she understood why Mu Linfeng had asked her to come over for a discussion. This familyâs goal was none other than to force her to leave her husbandâs side. Should she refuse to do so, they would then rob him of his rightful position. They reckoned that she would surely accept their condition for the sake of his future if she truly loved him.
âAre you saying that youâll force my husband to abdicate his position if I donât leave him?â she coldly questioned.
âHe he! Not bad! Looks like, on top of having a smart mouth, you have some wits about you!â The senior woman snorted. âJust let us know your decision now.â
âHow interesting. Donât you think itâs inappropriate to direct this question at me?â Her eyes were trained on the elderly woman. âIsnât it better to ask my husband this question, instead?â
Mu Shumin had apparently reached the end of her patience, for she requested her assistant to get her checkbook and a pen the next second. Upon receiving these items, she picked up the fountain pen and went straight to the point. âHow much do you want?â
â?â
âHow much money do you want for you to be willing to leave my nephewâs side?!â demanded the elderly woman who no longer wanted to play mind games with the other.
The young lady made no comments and only clenched her teeth in anger.
Being thoroughly frustrated at the young ladyâs obstinacy, she decided to humiliate her in the most insulting manner. âIs 100 million enough for you?â
âMadam, youââ
âOne billion!â
She had no patience to listen to what the other had to say and just interrupted her by raising the amount.
Before Yun Shishi could give any sort of response, she heard an icy voice which belonged to a child coming from the door. âOne billion? Are you dismissing a beggar with that measly sum?â
That voice, which sounded tender yet apathetic, was entirely devoid of emotions.
Everyone, including her, turned in the direction of the voice in shock.