Chapter 79 - The Sleeping Jade (2/2)

She strutted toward the villa, looking elegant and dignified

On her way, she passed by a young girl, who see a cap that covered the better part of her face, but Yu Shutook note of the girl’s red and supple lips as well as her well-defined jaw

Her eyes were inexplicably lured to the girl even as she strode past Yu Shueven turned around to watch as the girl disappeared n the distance

For some reason, she felt apprehensive and rather insecure

This was very strange indeed, especially given Yu Shu’s illustrious background and high status in society How could soirl suddenly make her feel so unsure of herself?

Itthose ugly thoughts away, Yu Shucontinued to the Chengs’ villa, her high heels clicking sharply on the gravel path

Miles away, Yao Yuanwas stewing in his office

He had been anxiously waiting for a pro been on the list for quite soht that his expectations would be dashed to pieces on this fateful afternoon?

Without any warning, the position he had been coveted for a long tione, just like that!

It hadn’t been easy et a chance to rise above it

After decided to run to his direct boss and ask why things turned out the way they did “Director Xie, what’s going on? Haven’t you already decided onlooked up fro “I just received the official designation orders, too, you know I found out about it just a few minutes before you did”

Yao Yuan took several deep breaths to calain, his voice was anything but cal, Director Xie? Thebefore, hasn’t it? How co put his pen down and looked deep into the other man’s eyes “Think carefully Have you offended anyone recently?”

Yao Yuan frowned, exasperated beyond reason

Was it the Ruan Family? But if they had this kind of power in the first place, then why had they chosen to sacrifice Ruan Qing?

Aside froood terms with everyone in his network He had to be, since it was a very crucial point in his career Yao Yuanhad been very diligent and careful in every aspect of his work, and with each of his connections So how could his efforts have gone down the drain within a moment’s notice?

Who, exactly, was the scoundrel who had plotted against him?

Yao Yuan clenched his hands into fists “I’ the truth, Director Xie I really have no idea whom I could have possibly offended Won’t you help ies?”

Considering how they had e his superior’s decisions with a snap of a finger, Yao Yuanwas certain that his opponent was no ordinary person If he didn’t handle this ht spell a lifeti nodded and sighed “All right, don’t beat yourself up too much There are still plenty of opportunities out there Just do your best and work hard”

Yao Yuan forced a smile and excused himself

Even as he left, he still couldn’t shake off the o that settled heavily inside his chest