"The Arrogant CEO’s Love for Me"

The high-end club, accessible only to VIPs, was lined with trees on both sides of the road. The exquisitely decorated banquet hall was filled with guests clinking glasses and exchanging toasts. Mu Rongxuan, in a deep blue evening gown, struggled to maintain a smile, her face gradually stiffening. Liu Ran, dressed in a top-tier Italian bespoke suit with diamonds shimmering on its buttons, moved among the guests, raising his wine glass in greeting. "Quiet, please, everyone!" the beaming emcee announced loudly from the center of the stage. "Today is the engagement ceremony of Mr. Liu Ran and Miss Mu Rongxuan! Let's congratulate them!" The thunderous applause exploded in Mu Rongxuan's ears like a sudden clap of thunder, and the bitterness in her heart spread boundlessly. Her phone in her handbag vibrated incessantly, the name "Bai Jinghao" stinging her eyes. If not for these unexpected circumstances, the man standing beside her now should have been the gentle and refined Bai Jinghao! Unwilling to see that name any longer, Mu Rongxuan tossed her phone aside, picked up the hem of her wedding dress, and said, "I need to go to the restroom." With that, she fled the banquet hall as if escaping. She quietly stared at her heavily made-up reflection in the mirror, a sudden surge of disgust rising within her. Her phone continued to vibrate. The entire social circle was focused on this engagement. If it weren't for the collapse of the Bai Corporation and the relationship between the Mu Rong and Bai families plummeting to freezing point, she wouldn't have been reduced to this. "Xiaoxuan, are you alright?" Liu Ran's gentle, concerned voice came from outside the restroom door. Mu Rongxuan braced herself before walking out, obediently taking Liu Ran's arm, and slowly walking onto the stage. The perfect couple drew envious gazes from the guests. Liu Ran's hand remained around Mu Rongxuan's waist, occasionally whispering a few words to her, shielding her from numerous toasts. "Young Master Liu, you're quite the protective husband!" The guests' teasing brought two blushes to Mu Rongxuan's cheeks. She lowered her gaze and remained silent. "I've loved Xiaoxuan for so many years, and now my wish has finally come true. Of course, I must protect her well." Liu Ran gazed at Mu Rongxuan's face with deep affection, his tone firm and gentle, as if she were a priceless treasure. As the second young master of the Liu family, a dream lover for countless women, his marriage to Mu Rongxuan naturally attracted many jealous glances. Upon hearing his words, Mu Rongxuan abruptly looked up, her heart falling into Liu Ran's doting eyes. Perhaps, she really should let go of Bai Jinghao and start a new life. The wedding was grand and solemn; the entire city knew about this** wedding, a perfect match. Finally, after the wedding ended, Mu Rongxuan felt as if all her strength had been drained, collapsing onto the soft bed. Her fair hand covered her chest, waiting for her husband's return. The door slowly opened. Mistaking him for Liu Ran, the half-asleep Mu Rongxuan sat up in surprise, only to hear a mocking female voice enter her ears: "Tsk tsk tsk, the Mu Rong family's eldest daughter is nothing special." Mu Rongxuan looked at her in surprise and said coldly, "Why are you here? Get out!" The rumors about Jiang Wumeng and Bai Jinghao had been widely spread, which was the fuse that led her to agree to the engagement with Liu Ran. Now this woman had actually come into her home! Jiang Wumeng, playing with her fingernails, turned slightly. Liu Ran, who had just entered, pulled her into his arms, entering Mu Rongxuan's line of sight. He looked at her shocked expression with amusement and asked playfully, "You didn't naively think that your and Bai Jinghao's matter ending without a hitch was just a coincidence, did you?" "What do you mean?" Mu Rongxuan's bad feeling grew stronger, her heart pounding like a drum, as if it would shatter her eardrums. "You should thank me. Otherwise, with the Mu Rong family's current situation, would you even be worthy of such a wedding?" Liu Ran said mockingly, leaning back in a chair, as if this wedding was nothing but a charity. Jiang Wumeng, with Liu Ran's permission, swayed her graceful waist, the pungent scent of perfume assailing Mu Rongxuan's nostrils: "Bai Jinghao and I never had any feelings for each other. It was all planned. You truly are incredibly foolish!" Mu Rongxuan felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar in the dead of winter, trembling uncontrollably. She asked in disbelief, "Did you also steal the cooperation documents of both families to frame the Mu Rong family?" Seeing their expressions, Mu Rongxuan finally realized the truth. Her phone had already died, and at this moment, she was truly helpless and alone! "Alright, sign this, and you can go find Bai Jinghao sooner." At the mention of that name, a hint of jealousy flashed in Jiang Wumeng's eyes. She had tried to seduce that man for so long, but he remained unmoved! Mu Rongxuan's gaze lingered on the contract for a long time. She angrily stood up and said, "I won't sign this kind of thing, you're dreaming! Butler!" It was then that Mu Rongxuan realized something was wrong. Why had there been no servants in the house for so long? Why had Jiang Wumeng been able to enter so brazenly without being stopped? "I sent all the servants away three days ago," Liu Ran said indifferently, swirling the red wine in his glass. "Foolish." "Divorce!" Mu Rongxuan trembled uncontrollably, and with a sweep of her hand, she smashed the crystal vase on the table at their feet. "Get out of here!" Her action successfully enraged Liu Ran. His face darkened as he slowly walked towards her, slapped her across the face, and then forcefully gripped Mu Rongxuan's neck, saying viciously, "You'd better consider your parents." Mu Rongxuan's face turned crimson from suffocation, and she desperately clawed at Liu Ran's fingers. Hearing his words, her eyes widened. Liu Ran abruptly released her, letting Mu Rongxuan fall to the ground. He meticulously wiped his hand with a handkerchief as if he had just touched garbage. "Cough, cough..." Mu Rongxuan coughed, asking intermittently, "What do you mean by that?" "If your critically ill father's oxygen tank were to be removed, I don't think he'd live much longer." Liu Ran stepped on Mu Rongxuan's shoulder with his leather shoe, reminding her not to forget her father in the hospital. The contract fluttered lightly in front of her, tears blurring everything. But Mu Rongxuan couldn't refuse to sign, even if the contract would leave her with nothing. With the pen lying at her feet, she meticulously wrote her name. All the strength seemed to drain from Mu Rongxuan's body. She forced herself to stand up and pointed towards the door, saying, "Get out!" "Don't be in a hurry!" Jiang Wumeng took out her phone, pressed play, and gently placed it in front of Mu Rongxuan. In the video, Mu Rongxuan's parents were tied up and thrown into the sea. The raging waves of the night instantly swallowed them, leaving no trace. Their screams were drowned out by the waves in the bottomless sea. Her parents, who were past fifty, had to suffer such a catastrophe! "I will kill you both!" Mu Rongxuan's eyes, red with fury, were wide open, staring at the two of them like a hungry wolf. Liu Ran, who had silently moved behind her, forcefully smashed the vase onto her head. Her vision blurred, and darkness instantly enveloped her. Mu Rongxuan, losing her strength and falling to the ground, didn't see the triumphant expressions of Jiang Wumeng and Liu Ran. Their plan accomplished, the two walked out of the main door swaggeringly. Black smoke billowed from the house behind them, the firelight illuminating the night as if it were day. Looking at the signed contract in his hand, Liu Ran smirked triumphantly, "It wasn't a waste of effort to scheme against her!" "Now, let's see what this woman can do to fight me!" Jiang Wumeng said triumphantly, gazing at the raging fire. She had always been suppressed by Mu Rongxuan and had longed for this day. Now, she finally had her moment of triumph! Mu Rongxuan lay quietly in the center of the flames. When she was choked awake by the dense smoke, she realized her predicament, but it was too late to escape. She could only let the flames consume her, the seed of revenge taking root and sprouting in her heart. As he was about to drive away, Liu Ran seemed to vaguely hear Mu Rongxuan's piercing screams. However, full of himself, he had already cast all of it aside. The black stretch limousine disappeared into the night, no one knowing they had ever been there. Trees lined the road leading to the exclusive, VIP-only club, and the exquisitely decorated banquet hall was filled with guests raising their glasses in celebration. Mu Rongxuan, in a deep blue evening gown, struggled to maintain her smile, her face gradually stiffening. Liu Ran, in a top-tier Italian custom-made suit with glittering diamonds on its buttons, moved through the crowd, clinking glasses with guests. "Everyone, quiet down, please," the beaming emcee announced loudly from the center of the stage. "Today is the engagement ceremony of Mr. Liu Ran and Miss Mu Rongxuan. Let's congratulate them!" A thunderous applause, like a sudden clap of thunder, exploded in Mu Rongxuan's ears. The bitterness in her heart spread boundlessly, and her phone, still vibrating in her handbag, showed the name "Bai Jinghao," a sight that stung her eyes. If not for these unforeseen circumstances, the man standing beside her now should have been the gentle and elegant Bai Jinghao! Unwilling to see that name again, Mu Rongxuan tossed her phone aside, picked up the hem of her gown, and said, "I need to use the restroom." With that, she fled the banquet hall as if escaping. Staring at her heavily made-up reflection in the mirror, Mu Rongxuan felt a sudden surge of disgust. Her phone continued to vibrate. The entire circle was watching this engagement. If it weren't for the collapse of the Bai Corporation and the relationship between the Mu Rong and Bai families plummeting to rock bottom, she wouldn't have been reduced to this state. "Xiaoxuan, are you alright?" Liu Ran's gentle, concerned voice came from outside the restroom door. Mu Rongxuan forced herself to compose herself before stepping out, then obediently linked her arm with Liu Ran's and slowly walked onto the stage. The pair of them drew admiring glances from the guests. Liu Ran kept his arm around Mu Rongxuan's waist, occasionally whispering to her and shielding her from many toasts. "Young Master Liu, you're quite the protective husband, aren't you!" The guests' playful teasing brought two blushes to Mu Rongxuan's cheeks, and she lowered her gaze, saying nothing. "I've loved Xiaoxuan for so many years, and now my wish has finally come true, so of course, I must protect her well." Liu Ran gazed at Mu Rongxuan's face with deep affection, his tone firm and tender, as if she were a priceless treasure. As the second young master of the Liu family, a dream man for countless women, his marriage to Mu Rongxuan naturally attracted many envious stares. Hearing his words, Mu Rongxuan suddenly lifted her head, her entire heart falling into Liu Ran's doting eyes. Perhaps, she really should let go of Bai Jinghao and start a new life. The wedding was grand and solemn; the entire city knew about this century wedding, a match made in heaven. After what felt like an eternity, the wedding finally ended. Mu Rongxuan, her strength seemingly drained, collapsed onto the soft bed. Her pale hand rested on her chest as she waited for her husband to return. The door slowly opened. Mistaking it for Liu Ran, a half-asleep Mu Rongxuan sat up in surprise, only to hear a mocking female voice enter her ears: "Tsk, tsk, tsk, the Mu Rong family's eldest daughter is nothing special." Mu Rongxuan looked at her in surprise, then coldly said, "Why are you here? Get out!" Rumors about Jiang Wumeng and Bai Jinghao had been rampant, and this was the very reason she had agreed to Liu Ran's engagement. Now this woman had actually come into her home! Jiang Wumeng, idly playing with her fingernails, turned slightly. Liu Ran then entered, pulling her into his arms, fully within Mu Rongxuan's view. He looked at her shocked expression with amusement, asking playfully, "You didn't naively think that your and Bai Jinghao's affair ended without a hitch by coincidence, did you?" "What do you mean?" Mu Rongxuan's ominous feeling grew stronger, her heart beating like a drum, threatening to shatter her eardrums. "You should thank me. Otherwise, with the current situation of the Mu Rong family, do you think you'd be worthy of a wedding like this?" Liu Ran said mockingly, leaning back in his chair, as if this wedding was nothing more than an act of charity. With Liu Ran's permission, Jiang Wumeng swayed her lithe waist, and the pungent scent of perfume filled Mu Rongxuan's nostrils. "Bai Jinghao and I never had any feelings for each other. It was all planned. You truly are foolish!" Mu Rongxuan felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar in the dead of winter, trembling uncontrollably. She asked incredulously, "Did you also steal the cooperation documents from both families to frame the Mu Rong family?" Seeing their expressions, Mu Rongxuan finally realized the truth. Her phone had long since died, and at this moment, she was truly alone and helpless! "Alright, sign this, and you can go find Bai Jinghao sooner." At the mention of that name, a flicker of jealousy crossed Jiang Wumeng's eyes. She had tried to seduce him for so long, but the man had remained unmoved! Mu Rongxuan's gaze lingered on the contract for a long time, then she angrily stood up and said, "I won't sign something like this, you're dreaming! Butler!" It was then that Mu Rongxuan realized something was wrong. Why hadn't there been any servants in the house for so long? And why had Jiang Wumeng entered so brazenly without being stopped? "All the servants were sent away by me three days ago," Liu Ran said indifferently, swirling the red wine in his glass. "Foolish." "Divorce!" Mu Rongxuan trembled uncontrollably, picking up the crystal vase on the table and smashing it at their feet. "Get out of here, both of you!" Her action successfully enraged Liu Ran. His face darkening, Liu Ran slowly walked towards her, slapped her across the face, and then forcefully squeezed Mu Rongxuan's neck, saying viciously, "You'd better consider your parents." Mu Rongxuan's face turned crimson from suffocation, her hands desperately clutching Liu Ran's fingers. Hearing his words, her eyes widened. Liu Ran abruptly released her, letting Mu Rongxuan fall to the ground. He meticulously wiped his hand with a handkerchief as if he had just touched garbage. "Cough, cough..." Mu Rongxuan coughed intermittently, asking, "What do you mean by that?" "If your gravely ill father's oxygen tank were to be removed, I don't think he'd live much longer." Liu Ran stepped on Mu Rongxuan's shoulder with his leather shoe, reminding her of her father in the hospital. The contract fluttered lightly before her, her tears blurring everything. But Mu Rongxuan couldn't not sign. Even if this contract would leave her with nothing, she picked up the pen lying by her feet and painstakingly wrote her name. All the strength seemed to drain from her body. She struggled to stand up and pointed towards the door, saying, "Get out!" "Don't be in such a hurry!" Jiang Wumeng pulled out her phone, pressed play, and gently placed it in front of Mu Rongxuan. In the video, Mu Rongxuan's parents were tied up and thrown into the sea. The towering waves of the night instantly swept them away from sight. Their screams were swallowed by the deep, bottomless sea. Her parents, over fifty years old, were now facing such a calamity! "I'm going to kill you both!" Mu Rongxuan stared fixedly, her eyes red with fury, glaring at the two in front of her like a ravenous wolf. Liu Ran, who had crept up behind her at some point, forcefully smashed the vase on her head. Her vision blurred, and darkness instantly enveloped her. Mu Rongxuan, losing her strength and falling to the ground, didn't see the triumphant expressions on Jiang Wumeng and Liu Ran's faces. Their plan complete, the two swaggered out the door. Black smoke billowed from the house behind them, the fire illuminating the night sky as if it were day. Looking at the signed contract in his hand, Liu Ran smirked smugly, "It wasn't a waste of all the effort I put into her!" "Now, let's see how this woman can fight me!" Jiang Wumeng said triumphantly, gazing at the raging fire. Having been suppressed by Mu Rongxuan for so long, she had yearned for this day, and now she finally felt vindicated! Mu Rongxuan lay silently in the center of the flames. Choking on the thick smoke, she regained consciousness, only to realize her predicament. It was too late to escape, and she could only let the flames consume her. In her heart, a seed of vengeance began to sprout. Liu Ran, preparing to drive away, seemed to vaguely hear Mu Rongxuan's desperate screams. However, riding high on his success, he had already cast it all aside. The black stretch limousine vanished into the night, and no one knew they had ever been there.