"Not you?" Meng Zhan smirked, his smile icy, devoid of any emotion. He slowly exerted force, crushing her fingers under his foot. "Ah!" A sharp scream pierced the air. Meng Zhan's eyes turned cold. "What does it matter if he loves you? He's just a man. To Li Ningfei, he might be worth his weight in gold, but to me, he's worthless." He glanced at her. "Keep screaming! This soundproofing is good. Even if you scream your lungs out, no one will come to save you."

"You psycho... help, help me!..."

With a steely gaze, he lifted his foot and stomped on her paralyzed leg. "Crack!" The sound of bones breaking. Li Ningfei's face turned as white as a sheet of paper, her piercing screams echoing throughout the room. She wished she could just pass out. Her... legs... her legs... Drops of blood stained the ground from her hand.

"Oh? Looks like there's one more?"

"Don't, please, don't..." Li Ningfei looked like she had been pulled out of the water, completely drenched, her lower lip bleeding from being bitten. Chenxi, save me... save me.

Meng Zhan seemed to read her mind, a cold smile playing on his lips. Beneath her fearful gaze, he lifted his foot again and brought it down. "Crunch" Another bone broke. "Ah"... Li Ningfei's face was pale, her throat unable to produce any sound, collapsed on the ground.

"You... have the guts to kill me." The venom and resentment in Li Ningfei's eyes were undisguised. She spoke in fragments, her legs probably beyond repair now, all because of this woman. She could have lived happily, but this woman... If looks could kill, Meng Zhan would have died thousands of times over.

"Want to die?" Meng Zhan glanced at her indifferently. "Can't handle a little pain? You wanted to marry Lu Chenxi, right? If he knew his woman would forever be in a wheelchair with no hope of recovery, do you think he'd still insist on keeping you or abandon you?" He paused, then continued, "By the way, if you die, it probably won't affect him at all. The mighty young master Lu has no shortage of women. I heard he's been keeping quite a few outside these years. You said he loves you, right? Turns out he loves you like this?"

"Shut up, shut up! I don't want to hear it, I don't want to hear it." Li Ningfei's pale face screamed in agony. She had lost all her previous rationality. Chenxi wouldn't abandon her. When her legs were broken, he promised to marry her himself. He wouldn't despise her. It must be this woman lying to her.

How could Meng Zhan not see through her? His face twisted with mockery, his eyes growing colder. "You think he married you because of you? You think he'd want a disabled cripple like you?" Of course, she knew Lu Chenxi was her bottom line. To make her suffer, the best breakthrough was Lu Chenxi. His gaze fell on her paper-white face, coldly mocking. Li Ningfei! So you're also a fool for love! It's such a joke. You claimed to love him so much, to live and die for him, right? Then let me see how much you really love him. "By the way, in these five years, he hasn't touched you once! You see, he'd rather find women outside than touch a cripple like you. How pathetic are you?" Seeing her almost collapsing face, she knew she had hit the mark. Lu Chenxi hadn't touched her once. This was the biggest blow to her, wasn't it? The more she suffered, the more excited she became. Li Ningfei, this is all your doing. But did you think this was enough pain? No! Far from it. Wait for me. I won't let you die so easily. That would be too cheap for you. Slowly torturing you is the most painful, isn't it?

"You're talking nonsense, you're talking nonsense... I'll kill you, I'll kill you."

Meng Zhan easily grasped the wrist she grabbed at him and squeezed hard. "Crack" The sound of bones breaking made the silent room even more eerie. "Ah" Another scream, shrill and broken. She yelled, "You... this cruel woman... Chenxi will never like you, this malicious woman." Then she collapsed on the ground, her forehead bruised purple.

Meng Zhan's gaze grew colder as he watched her, Li Ningfei couldn't help but shiver. "What... what are you going to do? Meng Zhan, what... what do you want?"

Then a cruel and eerie smile crept onto his lips. Li Ningfei, if you knew how you looked to everyone in the hall tomorrow, what would you do? Would you stay hidden at home or commit suicide?

He tore all the clothes on her body, then suddenly the doorbell rang. Voices came from outside the door. "Sis, it's Ningzhen. The banquet has started. Are you ready? Do you need Ningzhen to help you?"

"What... what are you doing? What... what do you want?" Li Ningfei tried to stop him, but she had already exhausted her strength. She couldn't resist at all. Shaking her body, she seemed to see her purpose. No, she couldn't let her succeed, otherwise... she would become a laughingstock for life, and also... Chenxi, she couldn't let him be embarrassed in front of everyone in the hall. Propping herself up, she crawled to the door, shouting frantically, "Ningzhen, save me... save me!"

A smirk played on his lips. It's really interesting. I almost can't wait to see your reaction. Li Ningfei, today I'm giving you and Lu Chenxi such a big gift, how can you leave?

"No, no... Dad... save me!... Save me... Dad..."

Seeing no movement inside, Li Ningzhen felt uneasy. She opened the door, but before she could see clearly, something heavy flew towards her. "Ah" She tried to avoid it, but it was too late. She was knocked back several steps and fell to the ground.

The scream attracted everyone's attention in the hall. They saw Li Ningfei in a mess, pressing down on Li Ningzhen. Seeing this scene, the whole hall was in an uproar, and the reporters in the hall took photos incessantly.

"Ah... don't take... go away... go away... don't take..." Li Ningfei collapsed and sobbed... Her face was ashen, and she couldn't catch her breath. She fainted.

Li's father found that Li Ningfei had multiple fractures all over her body, indicating what kind of treatment his daughter had just received. His face turned ashen, and his expression became cold. The veins on his forehead bulged almost to the point of bursting, showing how great his anger was.

Meng Zhan agilely climbed up from the window and slipped in through another window.

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"Lads, we've searched all the floors below, but there's no sign of the guy in the white shirt and duckbill cap," a few bodyguards gathered to report.

"Boss, there's still the top floor we haven't checked. When you caught sight of that guy climbing out the window just now, there's no way he could've made it to the bottom floor in just a few minutes. It has to be the top floor," spoke a guy with glasses, his face all scholarly.

"Yang Ning, you're spot on. The most dangerous place is often the safest. If the other party is in a hurry to leave, it's to give us the illusion of leaving this hotel immediately. Usually, criminals flee the scene in a rush. But this guy, gotta admit, he's pretty sharp. Maybe he's waiting for us to search in vain and relax before making his move to leave. I reckon he's on this floor. Block every exit, and the rest of you keep searching. If you see anyone in a white shirt, grab 'em, got it?"

"Yes, Boss."

Gotta hand it to Lu Chen Xi, he's quite something. Always wearing the gentlest and kindest smile on his face. Even now, with his fiancée unconscious, he can still smile like he doesn't have a care in the world. Just a glance from his phoenix eyes can make women swoon. That handsome face of his, with an air of refinement and elegance in every move, always makes people feel so darn comfortable, like basking in a warm breeze. If you didn't know about the dirt in his heart, you'd never guess that such a refined and handsome guy could be so two-faced, wearing a mask of gentility to fool everyone. That's the mark of a truly cunning man. She's been fooled once in her life, and that's enough. Narrowing her eyes at him, the ice in her eyes shattered instantly. Lu Chen Xi, just you wait.

While they were none the wiser, she pulled down her hat and slipped away from behind.

"Boss, she's over there," one of the sharp-eyed bodyguards spotted her retreating figure.

Everyone froze for a moment, and Lu Chen Xi's face darkened. "Chase her."

Zhan Yan immediately dashed away, skirting past a few corridors. She could faintly hear people blocking every entrance, closing in on her. Her heart skipped a beat. She couldn't keep running like this. With his meticulous mind, each of these entrances must be guarded. If she dashed out recklessly, even if she managed to escape, she'd inevitably be caught by him. She knew this all too well. For that woman, he'd never show mercy. And she never expected him to. Without thinking, she gripped the door handle behind her. "Click" – the door surprisingly wasn't closed? The footsteps around her grew louder and closer. In a split second, she darted into the room, swiftly shutting the door behind her.

It was a luxurious hotel presidential suite, everything neatly arranged. Drawing back the floor-to-ceiling curtains, she could overlook half of Beijing at a glance. The location was primo. The bed was a bit messy, and on the table lay a precious watch. From her estimate, this watch was worth several million. It was a limited edition of the "Wijf" brand, one of the world's largest luxury brands. She used to wear a limited edition "Wijf" watch, a gift from her mom when she was fifteen. She'd kept it until now, never taking it off. For her, it wasn't just a watch, but a token of her mom's love.

From the bed to the bathroom, the guy's clothes were strewn all over the floor. The sound of rushing water told her that the owner of this room was taking a shower. The sound of the door handle opening made Zhan Yan squint her eyes. Should she make a move if the owner of this room is sensible and lets her stay for a while? She wouldn't harm him if it's this man... She didn't mind making a move if it's this man...

Su Cheng Rui finished his shower, a towel wrapped around his lower body. Stepping out of the bathroom, droplets of water dripped from his wet hair, his perfectly toned figure earning her admiration. His peach blossom eyes showed no surprise when he saw her, his thin lips curling up with scrutiny and playfulness. It seems the hotel's service is getting better, sending him such a different woman from his previous ones. With her black short hair, smooth forehead, delicate nose, and rosy lips, she could only be described as skinny compared to the women he's had before, as if she hadn't fully developed. If he didn't know that the hotel knew his preferences, he would have thought they had arranged a man for him. But this woman exuded a unique aura with her clear and cold eyes, exuding a sense of Englishness throughout her body. The contradictory demeanor of this woman intrigued him. It was the first time he had seen such a refined face, and her exquisite appearance couldn't help but astonish him. A wave of heat surged through his body.

He casually sat on the edge of the bed, his inherent elegance evident as he crossed his right leg over his left, leisurely propping his leg up. The towel loosened with his movement, revealing a gap. His deep eyes were profound, his tone habitually commanding: "Come here."

Zhan Yan was taken aback. She had considered many possibilities, and unless absolutely necessary, she wouldn't make a move. Judging by where this man lived, his status was no ordinary. She didn't want to rashly provoke a formidable enemy. Upon hearing his words, she made no move, simply assessing him with a faint gaze.

Su Cheng Rui noticed her scrutiny, slightly intrigued. No woman had ever looked at him with such a calm gaze. If it were any other woman, they would have already pounced on him, yet now he was somewhat interested. However, no matter how interested he was, he had to restrain himself at this moment. Surprisingly, he felt a surge of excitement he had never felt before under her cold gaze. He never suppressed himself. Suddenly, he got up and pulled her directly onto the bed, pressing his whole body against hers, lowering his head to kiss her fiercely.

Zhan Yan's body stiffened, a flash of ruthlessness passing through her eyes. Her body tensed so much it made her feel sick, and she couldn't help but want to vomit. He completely failed to see the fierceness in her eyes. Zhan Yan groaned in pain. Su Cheng Rui noticed her weakness and the numbness in her entire body. Even when he kissed those other women, he had never felt this way before. This woman was indeed arranged properly to his taste.

"Get lost." Seizing the moment when he was immersed, Zhan Yan suddenly knelt down and pushed hard, a cold word escaping her lips.