The office was buzzing, but this time with a different energy. Yue Xinyan's schemes had been fully exposed—emails, sabotage attempts, and even bribery evidence were now in the open. Colleagues whispered, some in shock, some in relief, as HR escorted her away for formal action.
Chen Yuxi walked through the office with Lin Guo at her side, his hand brushing possessively over hers. "Looks like someone's finally getting what's coming to her," he murmured, dark eyes glinting.
Yuxi smiled, a mix of relief and thrill on her face. "I… I didn't have to do much, did I?"
"Not much?" Lin Guo said, leaning close enough that she felt the heat of his body. "You were brilliant. Calm, confident… and absolutely irresistible."
Her cheeks warmed. "You always say that."
"And I always mean it," he said, smirk darkening. "Everyone can see it now—no one dares touch you, Yuxi. You're mine. Fully. Publicly."
The final humiliation for Yue Xinyan was swift. Security escorted her from the building as whispers followed her down the hall. Lin Guo's presence made it impossible for anyone to interfere or taunt Yuxi. The office felt lighter, freer, almost celebratory.
Later, back at the villa, Lin Guo poured them both wine, dark eyes sweeping over Yuxi. "Celebration number two," he said, smirking, brushing her fingers with his thumb. "For you. For us. For finally being rid of that schemer."
Yuxi laughed softly, leaning into his chest. "I… I feel free."
"You should," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her temple. "And soon… you'll feel even safer. No more threats, no more danger—well, for now."
Her eyes narrowed playfully. "For now?"
Lin Guo's smirk returned, dark and teasing. "Let's just say… someone always watches. But you? You're mine. Completely. Forever."
The city lights glimmered outside, sparkling like their future. Inside, the villa was warm, private, and theirs. And while peace reigned for the moment, a subtle tension lingered, a reminder that the storm was not over—but together, they were unstoppable.