lyca wong

chapter two

Lyca's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean my father committed suicide? He was happy."

Jianlong's expression turned cold. "A business deal fell through, and he used the house as collateral. The investors are demanding their money back."

Meiying stepped forward, her voice laced with malice. "The house will be sold, and all of Reginald's properties will be frozen."

Lyca's mind spun. "But...this can't be. Father would never—"

Aiyue snickered. "You really are clueless, aren't you?"

Just then, other family members and a lawyer arrived.

The lawyer, Mr. Zhang, began explaining the legal implications.

"...the estate will be divided among the creditors. Lyca, you'll need to vacate the premises within a week."

Lyca's shock deepened. "How did this happen so fast? And how did you all arrive so quickly?"

Mr. Zhang's expression softened. "Jianlong contacted us last night, anticipating...this outcome."

Lyca's eyes narrowed. "You knew?"

Jianlong smiled. "We've been preparing for this eventuality."

Then Jianlong dropped a bombshell. "And there's another matter. Lyca, you're betrothed to Zhenyi Chen."

Aiyue's face twisted in rage. "Mother, no! Zhenyi is mine! Lyca is too ugly for him."

Meiying's expression turned icy. "Aiyue, be quiet. This arrangement was made years ago."

Jianlong's voice grew firm. "Zhenyi will be here to collect Lyca soon."

Aiyue protested, but her parents silenced her.

"This is for the family's benefit, Aiyue. Lyca will make a suitable wife," Jianlong stated.

Other family members nodded in agreement.

"We must secure our alliance with the Chen family," one of them added.

Lyca felt numb.

The doorbell rang, and Jianlong smiled.

"Right on time. Zhenyi has arrived."

Lyca's personal aide, Elsie, rushed to her side.

"Let's get you ready, Miss Lyca."

Elsie helped Lyca up, and they walked to her room.

Lyca sobbed, feeling overwhelmed.

Elsie packed Lyca's belongings, her expression sympathetic.

"I'll help you through this."

As they made their way up the stairs, Lyca caught sight of popularly notorious Zhenyi.

He was fat and almost round,his face filed with weird red dots.

A smirk broke across his face.

"Lyca. You're even more beautiful than I imagined."

Aiyue fumed beside him.

"Zhenyi, this is a mistake," she whispered fiercely.

Zhenyi's eyes remained fixed on Lyca.

"I believe she'll be perfect for me."

Lyca felt a shiver run down her spine.

This was her worst nightmare.

Zhenyi's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Shall we go, Lyca? i dont like to wait for long."

Lyca's heart plummeted.

She felt trapped.