CHAPTER 0001
At W - Shanghai hotel ____
Li Xua's eyes snapped open, and she was met with an unfamiliar ceiling. She was disoriented, and her head was pounding. As she looked around, she realized she wasn't alone in the bed. A stranger lay beside her, fast asleep. Panic set in as she scrambled to remember how she ended up there.
Her last memory was of celebrating her 23 birthday with her stepsister Li Qin and best friend Huang Yan at the W-Shanghai hotel. They had laughed, danced, and had a blast. But how did she end up in this room with a stranger? She tried to stand up, but a sharp pain shot through her legs, making her wince. Tears pricked at the corners of her eyes as she thought about her fiancé, Wang Yibo. Their wedding was just two months away, and she had no idea how she was going to explain this situation to him.
Wang Yibo was suppose to be at her birthday party last night but he said he has a lot of projects and want to work at night.
Without wasting any more time, Li Xua slowly got out of bed and spotted her torn red gown on the floor. She gasped in horror.
" Ooh No!!!!" she said In frustration.
After thinking for a while, she decided to put on the man cloth, that's the option right now. She grabbed the man's shirt and trousers from the floor and put them on. They were huge on her, but it was better than walking around naked.
She look around to see if her bag was there, but it wasn't. She almost want to scream in frustration after realizing that she don't have any money for a cab. Just then, her eyes landed on a wallet on the floor. She quickly picked it up and found some money inside. She took a few notes and threw the wallet back down.
She started walking towards the door but suddenly stopped and look at the stranger, she wanted to see his face but unfortunately he's facing the other side. She hissed and rushed out of the room, with the plan of returning to the hotel and check the CCTV footage to find out who the bastard is.
==== Li Mansion ====
Li Xua stepped out of the yellow cab and hurried towards the gate of the Li Mansion.
"Madam, your change" The driver screamed from inside the cab.
"Keep the change" Li Xua murmured as she continue walking towards the gate. On getting to the gate she knocked and the gate was opened by one of the guard.
She rushed In as her whole body trembled in fear, at that moment she wished the floor should open and swallow her.
As she entered the mansion, the guards and servants stared at her in disgust. "Why is Young Miss Li Xua wearing a man's clothes?" one of the maids whispered, her voice loud enough to be heard.
Li Xua ignored them and rushed towards the building, her body trembling with fear. She needed to find Li Qin and get some answers about what happened the night before.
When she reached the door, she heard Li Qin's voice. "Wang Yibo, I'm so excited to have your baby." Li Xua's heart sank as she heard Wang Yibo's response. "I'm looking forward to putting a diamond ring on your finger and making you my wife."
Li Xua's world came crashing down around her. She pushed open the door and stepped inside.
" Sis, you're back" Li Qin screamed and stand up to go hug Li Xua but stopped when she heard the question that Li Xua asked.
" Are you pregnant? " Li Xua asked, hoping that the answer should be No and even if it's Yes It shouldn't be Wang Yibo who's responsible for the pregnancy.
Li Qin bit her lower lips, she did not expect that Li Xua who hear what she said. She just stand there looking at Li Xua without knowing what to say.
" Answer my question " Li Xua yelled and went to Wang Yibo and sit down beside him as she grab his hand like someone asking for protection.
" Li Xua, Have you gone crazy? Why are you scary Li Qin. I should be the one asking you where have you been?" Li Zixuan, ( Li Qin mother) asked.
Ignoring Li Zixuan, all her glance was on Wang Yibo who was holding Li Qin hand tightly, both look like a new weeded couple.
" What baby are you talking about Li Qin "Li Xua asked again.
" Li Xua, Li Qin is pregnant for me " Wang said his face filled with guilty.
Li Xua quiver in shock, never In her life has she dream that Wang Yibo would one day cheat on her not even thinking of cheating on her with her stepsister.
No!!! This can't be true, maybe it a nightmare. This is not Wang Yibo, the one that promise her heaven on earth.
"Tell me this is a lie," she begged, tears streaming down her face.
Li Qin immediately stand up and kneel down In front of Li Xua showing off a delicate and pitiful expression.
" Sis, I'm sorry, it's all my fault " Li Qin cried holding Li Xua right hand " please forgive me!!!"
"Don't kneel!!!" Li Zixuan walked over and helped Li Qin up. "Li Qin, you didn't do anything wrong"
"No Mom, I'm wrong" Li Qin said and kneel down back on the floor, holding Li Xua hand. "Sis, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have let myself have feelings for Wang Yibo just that I can't control myself" Li Qin cried.
"Please sis, I don't want my baby to be born without a father..... Please let me have Wang Yibo, please"
Looking at Li Qin right now, one would feel pity for her.
Li Xua let out a sarcastic laugh, and forcely pulled her hand away causing Li Qin to fall down on the floor.
"Li Xua, what's wrong with you? Do you want to injurie her?" Wang Yibo scolded as he got up from the couch.
Li Qin look up and saw Wang Yibo cold expression. She watch as he walked pass her to help Li Qin.
" Qin, are you okay? Hope you didn't get injured" Wang Yibo said.
Li Qin hugged Wang Yibo as she cried on his shoulder. "I know I'm wrong, I shouldn't have fall for you but please I don't want my unborn baby to be fatherless"
"That's enough, stop crying" Wang Yibo patted Li Qin back before gently pulling her up and helped her sat on the couch. "Sit here, I'll explain everything that I to Li Xua" Wang Yibo said and walked towards Li Xua.
"Wang Yibo, tell me all this is are lies" Li Xua said, still finding it hard to believe.
"Li Xua, I know we're childhood sweethearts, but feelings change. And I couldn't marry a woman who sleeps around with different men." Li Xua's eyes widened in shock as Wang Yibo continued. "Last night, you told me you were celebrating your birthday, but you ended up sleeping with an old man."
Li Xua's mind reeled back to the events of the morning. She remembered waking up in a stranger's room, but she had no idea how she got there. "How did I end up in that room?" she asked facing Li Qin.
"Sis, you don't remember. It was you who followed an old man to one of the room after he offer to pay you money, I tried stoping you but you refuse and even pushed me" Li Qin said.
Listening to what Li Qin was saying, Li Xua know she was lying. She can never do such thing. "You are lying"
"She's not lying Li Xua" a voice came from beside her.
Li Xua turned and was surprise to see Huang Yan.
" Li Xua, you are my friend but I didn't believe that you could do such thing. Sleeping around all because of money isn't that greedy. I'm sorry I can't keep such friend" Huang Yan said.
"No!!! I can never do such thing" Li Xua cried.
"And I also think the same until I see the picture that's trading all over the media" Huang Yan said and brought out her phone.
"Is this not you?" Huang Yan said and handle her phone to Li Qin.
Li Qin took the phone and truly it was her picturpe, she was lying almost naked on the bed with a man lying on top of her. Although the man face didn't show but her own face was very clear In the picture.
Her hand tremble almost letting the phone to fell off but Huang Yan was quick enough to grab the phone away from her hand.
She just stand there, not knowing what to say. She know they were lying but don't know how to prove that. Moreover, Huang Yan and her are best friend so why is she lying on her.
"You little brat, you are finally back" an angry voice came from upstairs.
Li Yang yelled from upstairs as he rushed down to meet Li Xua. His face was filled with anger, he wanted to murder Li Xua right away. How could his daughter be sleeping around with old man!!!
"Dad....." Li Xua called..
"Smack!" Li Yang slapped Li Xua across her face!