Hidden Marriage, Overbearing Love: Mr! Please Let Me Go Chapter 1140 - 1144: How Dare You Talk to Me Like That

"Xia Qingqian! Are you seeking death?!" His hands clenched, his expression turning exceptionally grim and menacing, enough to instill terror in anyone who witnessed it!

"I-I didn't..." She retreated until her back met the wall, her eyes wide with panic as she looked at him. She couldn't comprehend why Beitang Yao was exhibiting such intense fury over a mere child!

"Mr. Beitang, my dear was merely playing around. Please don't make things difficult for Qing Qian." The affluent madam eyed the gift box on the floor, realizing belatedly that her unannounced visit might have been ill-timed, especially when Beitang Yao was present.

Her intention was to have a casual chat with Xia Qingqian and, perhaps, recommend Shen Youran to her. The rich madam then scrutinized Xia Qingqian more closely, a jolt of surprise hitting her as she noted a striking resemblance in the eyes of the younger woman to someone she knew. Had she seen them before?

A sudden flash of white light illuminated the rich madam's mind, and Shen Youran's image materialized. The similarity in their eyes, particularly the subtle reddish hue at the corner of their brows, was uncanny. Both possessed striking, diamond-shaped eyes, though Xia Qingqian's appeared more limpid and clear.

"We need to return to the company. Please make yourselves comfortable." Beitang Yao took Xia Qingqian's hand and departed. As he passed the rich madam, he uttered a cold decree: "Ensure that brat never appears before me again!"

As Xia Qingqian moved past the rich madam, she repeatedly offered apologies, her eyes conveying a deep sense of guilt.

After Beitang Yao propelled her into the car, he circled to the front and entered himself. His face was dark with displeasure as he scoffed, "Xia Qingqian, I never realized you possessed the Bewitching Technique to ensnare young children too?"

Her complexion turned ashen, a profound ache settling in her chest upon hearing his insinuation. Her spirits plummeted like a stone, and she offered no reply, merely turning her face away to gaze out the window.

She had known this would happen—any perceived easing of the distance between them was destined to be short-lived.

"Yao, from this moment on, in public, I will address you as President and Young Master, just as everyone else does. It's truly inappropriate for me to use that other name." The inappropriateness was palpable, and saying it aloud felt intensely awkward. She couldn't fathom what had possessed Beitang Yao to utter such words to her.

Beitang Yao's grip tightened on the steering wheel. Mirrored in the rearview, his glare at Xia Qingqian was furious. "Xia Qingqian, you dare speak to me in such a manner?"

"No, please listen to me first. There's no need for our relationship to progress to such intimacy. I don't wish for others to misinterpret things. I truly don't measure up to you, and I'm not worthy of addressing you so casually. Truly, Young Master!" Her tone adopted a sharper edge. "Young Master, just as Miss Huan implied—no matter how well you treat me, I am merely a plaything, someone you can command at your whim, nothing more."

Moreover, she had never dared to harbor desires for the Young Master's affection. She was incapable of affording it and dared not wish for it. Her place was merely to briefly bask in his warmth, never to sink too deeply, nor to place any faith in it, she understood.

"Xia Qingqian, I command you to retract every word you've just uttered, and never again utter such nonsense in my presence!" His eyes narrowed, his gaze becoming even more sinister and venomous! He had never imagined this infuriating woman would dare to lecture him with such righteousness!

Xia Qingqian offered a faint smile, appearing unfazed by any potential repercussions, steadfastly continuing, "Young Master, do you truly believe this ongoing arrangement is beneficial for us? As long as you refrain from forcing me into certain actions, I will dutifully fulfill the terms of our contract until the day I depart."