Why was he coming to see her? How dare he show up?!
Su Banxia's brows furrowed deeply, her chest heaving violently as she gripped her phone and answered the call.
Before she could speak, Ye Hengtian's sarcastic voice came through. "Miss Su's charm is truly something else. Who knows what kind of love potion you fed Pei Shaoze in such a short time, making him willing to pay an eighty-million违约金 without batting an eye!"
Su Banxia froze, her hand tightening around the phone unconsciously, her voice trembling uncontrollably. "What do you mean?"
There was a pause on the other end. "Not long ago, Pei Shaoze personally called and directly terminated the partnership with Li Yi! And once the partnership is terminated, he has to pay eighty million in compensation! In Yanjing, everyone knows Pei Shaoze is a calm and composed man—eighty million is no small sum!"
Su Banxia couldn't stay calm after hearing this.
The Pei Corporation was one of the top companies in Yanshi, and under Pei Shaoze's leadership, it had grown even stronger, his methods nothing short of impressive. For him to casually hand over eighty million like this...
It didn't seem like something he would do at all!
Too irrational.
Too unlike him.
A car horn sounded from below the villa, snapping Su Banxia out of her thoughts. She leaned her weak body against the window and watched.
When she saw the two little ones bouncing out of the car, a smile unconsciously spread across her face.
Pei Shaoze, catching sight of that smile as he looked up, paused for a moment before personally leading them upstairs.
"Handsome uncle, your house is so big!"
Seeing such a large room for the first time, Su Guoguo couldn't stop looking around. If Su Hao hadn't been holding her back, she would have already been running wild.
"Don't stare."
His sister's lack of composure made Su Hao feel like it was embarrassing their mother. He tightened his grip on Su Guoguo's hand, his small face serious as he scolded.
"It's fine."
Pei Shaoze said politely, "Feel free to look around. Pick whichever room you like."
"Wow!"
Su Guoguo immediately got excited, her little face, so much like Su Banxia's, lighting up with surprise and delight. She was adorable.
"Handsome uncle, are you serious? Any room I want?"
Ahhh, the handsome uncle looked even cooler now!
"Su Guoguo, we should wait for Mom to pick our rooms."
Su Hao tugged at Su Guoguo's restless little body, ruining the fun.
Stuck in place, Su Guoguo's bright little face, so similar to Su Banxia's, drooped. "You're mean, big brother."
Pei Shaoze quietly watched the two kids bicker, a strange feeling rising in his heart—maybe having the villa this lively wasn't so bad.
"Guoguo, Hao Hao! Mom's here!"
Su Banxia called out softly from the top of the stairs.
Hearing their mother's voice, the two little ones' eyes lit up, and they scrambled up the stairs on their short legs.
Afraid the kids would see her injuries, Su Banxia had hastily grabbed a shirt from Pei Shaoze's wardrobe and thrown it on. Now, feeling the burning gaze fixed on her, she shivered and hugged the children as she moved away.
Pei Shaoze noticed her small movements and smirked, following her upstairs in a good mood.
"Mom, where are we sleeping?"
Afraid his sister would cause trouble again, Su Hao asked first.
"Right next to my room."
She answered without thinking. Being close would make it easier for her to take care of them.
"Are you sure you want them sleeping next to our room?"
A voice with an ambiguous tone came from behind. The man's tall figure loomed over her, and suddenly, the faint scent of tobacco from him filled her senses.
The atmosphere turned intimate.
Su Banxia, easily embarrassed, felt a blush creep onto her cheeks. She pushed Pei Shaoze away and snorted, "Don't talk nonsense. We're not sharing a room."
Pei Shaoze chuckled softly, holding back further comments for the kids' sake.
Watching their interaction, Su Hao's big, round eyes darted around before dimming.
The twins shared a psychic connection, so Su Guoguo tugged at his sleeve. "Big brother, why are you unhappy?"
"I'm afraid Mom will forget about us if she has Uncle."
With that, his dark grape-like eyes fixed warily on Pei Shaoze, as if guarding against a thief.
When Pei Shaoze turned around, Su Guoguo didn't hesitate to make a face at him.
Pei Shaoze was baffled.
Su Guoguo pouted.
Hmph, anyone trying to take Mom away is a bad guy! Even if the handsome uncle is good-looking, it's not allowed!
A kid without a mom is like a blade of grass, and she didn't want to be unwanted grass!
After seeing the kids eat their fill and go to sleep, Su Banxia felt relieved and returned to her room. Just as she was about to close the door, a large hand blocked the gap.
The man's handsome face carried a hint of mischief, making Su Banxia wary. She asked, "What do you want so late?"
Pei Shaoze's smile widened, his words suggestive. "A man and a woman, late at night—what do you think we could do?"
Su Banxia pressed her lips together, bracing both hands against the door to keep him out, her brows furrowed. "The kids are right next door, and I'm injured. Can't you cut me some slack?"
He always took what he wanted, never caring if she was willing or not.
As she spoke, resentment crept into her voice, and her gaze unconsciously turned bitter.
"Cut you some slack?"
Pei Shaoze repeated the word, his smiling face instantly darkening, leaving Su Banxia confused.
A man's mood was like June weather—changing in an instant!
His deep, cold eyes fell on her slender figure wrapped in the white shirt. Pei Shaoze's tone was unreadable. "I came to help ease the effects of the drug, and you see me as some kind of beast?"
The deep gaze and indifferent tone made Su Banxia feel a pang of guilt.
Her attitude softened, and she loosened her grip on the door slightly. "How do you plan to help me?"
The drug Li Yi had given her wasn't too strong; she could barely endure it, but there was still a lingering emptiness and restlessness in her body. If there was a way to relieve it, that would be best.
"Let me in, and I'll tell you."
Pei Shaoze's face was full of sincerity. "I have more experience with this than you do."
After staring at him suspiciously for a few moments, Su Banxia hesitated before opening the door.
But the moment he stepped inside, his large hand firmly gripped her impossibly slender waist.
In a dizzying spin, Su Banxia was gently placed on the bed.
"Hey, what are you doing? I'm injured, don't mess around."
"I know."
Pei Shaoze whispered, "I'll be careful."
With that, his hand hooked onto her underwear and swiftly pulled it down.
Su Banxia couldn't stop him in time and could only glare at him. "How can you go back on your word!"
"Relax, I'll make you feel good."
Pei Shaoze's tone was dismissive, not even looking at her as he leaned down, his pale lips approaching hers...
Realizing what he intended to do, Su Banxia gasped sharply.