Lingering On and On

Chapter 1: The Breakup

In a certain five-star hotel

Inside the luxurious and extravagant presidential suite, expensive and high-quality clothes, packaging, and so on were scattered messily everywhere. Two naked bodies were tightly intertwined, fulfilling each other's needs. Tender moans and husky sounds filled every corner of the room, and the atmosphere of love and lust lingered for a long time without dissipating.

After an unknown amount of time, accompanied by a satisfied growl, the whole room suddenly fell silent, except for the faint sound of panting that continued to come out intermittently.

"Carmen, look, how well we match each other. You need me so much, so you shouldn't leave me!" A magnetic voice, mixed with the satisfaction after making love, broke the silence in the room.

"Chase, of course I love you. I've always loved you, but I can't give up my dream!" The woman's delicate voice also carried a sense of laziness and satisfaction.

"If you love me, you should stay by my side!"

"Chase, I know you don't want to part with me, but this is a rare opportunity. How many people dream of making it in Hollywood, and I'm no exception."

"Are you just after fame and fortune? As the daughter of the chairman of the Cheng Group, worth billions, and when you marry me, Long Chase, and become the wife of the chairman and CEO of the Felice Eurasian Bank, it'll be the icing on the cake. You'll have both fame and fortune, which is much better than being some so-called movie queen!" The man's voice suddenly rose, showing disdain and dissatisfaction.

"What I want is not just fame and fortune. I want the whole world to know me, Cheng Jiawen. I also want everyone to know that I, Cheng Jiawen, don't have to rely on my family. I have my own abilities and merits. Chase, it's the same for you. You studied hard at Harvard, got double doctorates, and after coming back, you've made the bank's business thrive. You should understand and empathize with me."

"In the past, you went to study in Harvard with me just to be with me all the time. Now that you're leaving for at least a year, won't you miss me? Aren't you afraid that I'll be snatched away by other women?" Long Chase's tone carried a hint of pettiness.

"No, definitely not. The Long Chase I love so deeply is so noble. Besides me, Cheng Jiawen, no other woman is worthy of you! Your heart will always belong to me! Only I'm qualified to be your wife!" Cheng Jiawen's glamorous and enchanting face gradually showed a look of pride and composure.

Suddenly, Long Chase got up, found his suit jacket thrown in the corner of the bed, took out an expensive and gorgeous brocade box from the pocket, opened it, and the shining light immediately illuminated his extremely handsome face. In the next second, a 12-carat Cartier heart-shaped diamond ring was presented in front of Cheng Jiawen.

"Carmen, marry me!" The tenderness and love in Long Chase's deep and mysterious eyes were enough to drown someone.

Looking at the wedding diamond ring that symbolized eternal love and companionship, as well as the sincere and gentle him, Cheng Jiawen had an instant urge to nod. But in the end, she just gently pushed him away. "Chase, I'm really grateful for your promise to me, but I hope that when I win the Oscar for Best Actress, you can put this diamond ring on my finger for me. Okay?"

Disappointment and annoyance quickly flashed in Long Chase's eyes. His handsome face immediately darkened. Suddenly, he grabbed her hand, held her ring finger steady, and raised the diamond ring, ready to put it on.

"Chase, don't do this!" Cheng Jiawen quickly pulled her hand back.

"Carmen!" Long Chase's voice was no longer gentle, and his face became even gloomier.

Looking at his terrifying expression, Cheng Jiawen was extremely conflicted inside. After a few seconds, she suddenly hugged him. "Chase, for the sake of your love for me, please let me be willful one more time. Two years, give me two years. Whether I win the Oscar for Best Actress or not, I'll marry you. Okay? Please!"

Two years!! Long Chase's thin lips twitched slightly, and a hint of sarcasm and bitterness flashed in his black eyes. He casually tossed the diamond ring, and it landed on the soft quilt. Then he put on his clothes and got out of bed.

Cheng Jiawen had been watching all along. Seeing that he was about to leave, she couldn't help but call out to him, "Chase, where are you going? And this diamond ring..."

"I'll give you three days. I hope that when you come to see me in three days, you'll be wearing it on your ring finger. Otherwise... we'll break off all ties from now on!" Long Chase's tone was so cold that it could freeze the air around.

Cheng Jiawen's body trembled along with it. After being with him for so many years, it was the first time she had seen him so cold and resolute.

The tall and muscular figure had already left, but Cheng Jiawen was still in a daze, with a cloud of worry on her face.

After a while, she also picked up pieces of clothing and absentmindedly put them on. It was about half an hour later that she finally stepped out of the room.