Hidden Marriage, Overbearing Love: Mr! Please Let Me Go Chapter 1099 - 1103: Can’t Find the Right Person?

"Brother Yao, you can go ahead and work first. I'll be waiting in the first-floor bookroom. Promise you'll come find me when you're done, alright?" Ziqian chirped, leaving Beitang Yao's study with a cheerful stride.

Once the door clicked shut, Beitang Yao ceased his activities. That woman truly had a knack for making him powerless! His thoughts swirled with Gu Ziqian's parting words. Did she genuinely believe he couldn't manage without her? Did she still hold such a high opinion of her own importance?

Just then, the phone on his desk chimed. He glanced at the caller ID, pondered for a moment, then answered, "Xi Ge, the proposal for HDC520 will be finalized by me within the next few days."

"The schedule here is set for the day after tomorrow."

"In a world teeming with billions, can't you find a single suitable person? When did your competence diminish so drastically? Or are you entirely incapable?"

"An international star? I have no bandwidth for that at present; arrange contact after my return the day after tomorrow. Everything must proceed flawlessly. Should I discover any behind-the-scenes manipulation, don't hold me accountable if I pull everything back!"

Beitang Yao set his phone down. This HDC520 project was a perfume line he had passionately pledged to a woman named Shen Youran. He had sworn to craft a unique scent exclusively for her, only for her to betray him before he even began! Now, he was relaunching the series, entirely disconnected from Shen Youran, repurposing it as a strategic business venture. He held an unshakeable conviction: anything bearing the Beitang Group's name would unequivocally be the world's finest and most sought-after.

Furthermore, the Beitang Group's vast network encompassed countless enterprises and industries, its influence stretching across the globe!

Beitang Yao found himself unable to remain still. He departed his study and returned to his chambers, discovering Xia Qingqian engaged in a phone conversation. However, upon noticing his entrance, Xia Qingqian hastily terminated the call.

The final words Xia Qingqian uttered before hanging up, 'I'll contact you when I return,' felt like a dagger twisting cruelly in his heart.

He strode over, reached out to grasp her wrist, took her phone, and demanded with icy sternness, "Who were you speaking with?" His gaze was intensely cold and unyielding, a chilling light reflecting within that made her tremble.

Beitang Yao's imposing presence was overwhelming. She consistently found herself captivated by his sheer power. Whenever his temper flared even slightly, she perceived him as terrifying, and an involuntary shiver would course through her.

"Young Master, you're causing me pain. Could you please release me?" Xia Qingqian implored softly, a frown creasing her brow.

"Xia Qingqian, is that pitiable expression your method for garnering sympathy? How dare you deceive me! Did you bully Ziqian?" Far from loosening his grip, he tightened it further!

Xia Qingqian abruptly lifted her head, her gaze fixed deeply on Beitang Yao. His accusation pierced her like a thorn, slowly spiraling into her flesh. It wasn't a fatal blow, but it rendered her existence a living hell. Her heart ached. Was he truly so devoid of trust in her?

What transgression had she committed to earn such a look and such venomous words? Yes, it wasn't the initial instance of his harshness towards her. Why, then, did her heart still ache so profoundly? Right?

A bitter chuckle echoed in her heart. It was becoming starkly clear that she was, in his eyes, someone unworthy of even the slightest trust.