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20. The Sudden Visit of the Beautiful CEO
One afternoon, the beautiful CEO Aline unexpectedly appeared at the entrance of Yulia's basement dwelling.
Aline, dressed in high fashion couture, wore a perfect professional smile. She knew this wasn't Lu Chen's actual residence; she was merely seeking to deliver a "warning."
"Excuse me, is Lu Chen available? I'm his business partner, and I have a contract worth billions that requires his signature," Aline's tone was elegant and superior.
Yulia immediately blocked the doorway, like a protective mother beast.
"Human! What are you doing here? My servant is resting. He has no time for malicious mortals like you," Yulia retorted, her voice full of defensive wariness.
Aline smiled gracefully: "Oh? Servant? Darling, are you Lu Chen's latest 'pet'? I understand, sometimes the stress of work requires a little 'special companionship.' But you should know, Lu Chen's future is tied to mine, and my corporation's."
Aline's words, like a sharp modern dagger, pierced Yulia's "noble dignity."
21. The Modern Charm Offensive
Aline didn't give Yulia a chance to retort. She tossed a diamond-encrusted supercar key at Yulia's feet.
"This is a gift for Lu Chen. Tomorrow, he must drive it to the Imperial City's grandest charity gala. Tell him this is his rightful status."
Aline then publicly posted a photo of herself with Lu Chen (an old one) on social media, writing: "Best business partner. Looking forward to eternity."
Aline's elegance, intelligence, and modern sensibility, coupled with her easy command over wealth and power, formed a stark contrast with Yulia's awkwardness, antiquity, and gloom.
Yulia felt an unprecedented "ugly duckling" complex. She found her ancient power seemed pale and weak in the face of these "illusions of technology and money."
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