Volume One, Chapter 14: A Fortunate Accident
The Zhao family gradually calmed down, each sinking into deep thought as they sat on the sofas. Chen Hao, who had only left the Zhao household two days ago, seemed like a different man entirely—he purchased the Jingding No. 1 villa for five hundred million yuan, drove a Rolls-Royce worth over nine million, and casually gave Zhenzhen one million for a single night. His lavish spending was nothing short of astonishing.
Wang Su steadied herself and asked, “Yali, you’ve been in a relationship with him for three years. Don’t you truly understand him?”
Zhao Yali was equally confused—how could she know? All she knew was that Chen Hao was intelligent and hardworking, excelling in the company, which was why the boss promoted and raised his salary. But such sudden wealth was difficult to believe.
Zhao Haizhou spoke with feigned seriousness, “Didn’t Young Master Zhou say? He’s just working for the boss; all this belongs to the boss. Do you really believe him?”
Zhao Yali frowned, recalling bits and pieces about Chen Hao, her heart clouded with doubts. She asked, “Haizhou, could Zhenzhen really be lying?”
That question struck a nerve. Zhao Haizhou’s expression slightly shifted as he stammered, “Zhenzhen wouldn’t lie, but you never know—maybe she’s been kept in the dark too.”
At the mention of Zhenzhen, Wang Su’s temper flared again, and she snapped at Zhao Haizhou, “Haizhou, a woman like that is not fit for the Zhao family—sleeping around with other men casually. Why would you want her?”
Zhao Haizhou blushed crimson and retorted softly, “Mother, don’t jump to conclusions before you understand the facts. Besides, while my sister was dating Chen Hao, she was also having an affair with Young Master Zhou. You even encouraged it.”
Wang Su’s pain was exposed, and her anger boiled over. “You brat, what nonsense are you spouting? She can never be compared to your sister.”
Zhao Haizhou countered, “Zhenzhen was right—you have double standards. You allow yourself to do as you please but forbid others.”
Wang Su trembled with rage, pointing at Zhao Haizhou, “So you’ve grown wings and dare to talk back to me!”
“That’s enough. Aren’t you all ashamed of yourselves?” Zhao Yali’s voice cut through the tension as she rose, slamming the door behind her in fury.
The sound of the door crashing shut silenced the entire living room.
Zhao Haizhou stood frozen, and Wang Su’s face turned ashen, speechless.
Meanwhile, Chen Hao had eaten outside and, after having a drink at a bar called Passion Coast, was stirred by the sight of the beautiful woman there. His passion ignited, and he suddenly thought of Liu Mengjie, recalling the passionate night they had shared.
A faint smile tugged at his lips as he secretly pondered that perhaps Liu Mengjie was waiting for him.
He left the bar and returned to the Jingzhou Grand Hotel.
Chen Hao took out his room card and just as he opened the door, someone grabbed his arm and pushed him inside.
He staggered, nearly falling.
He caught the scent of a mixture of perfume and alcohol on the woman.
Liu Mengjie wouldn’t be so rude, he thought, startled. Turning around, he saw an unfamiliar stunning beauty.
Her eyes were glazed, a seductive smile playing on her lips as she whispered, “I’m hot, hurry up.”
Chen Hao instinctively pushed her away, frowning. “Who are you? This is my room.”
The woman shut the door with her foot, pulling Chen Hao into the bedroom.
He struggled to steady himself and said coldly, “Please respect yourself, or I’ll call the police.”
But she ignored him, suddenly pouncing on him and whispering, “Hurry up, you bastard...”
Chen Hao was greatly surprised. This woman was very beautiful, dressed in designer clothes—obviously no ordinary person, perhaps a noble heiress.
She began kissing him passionately while undressing.
Chen Hao seemed to understand—she must have been drugged, the effects were very strong.
His desire flared uncontrollably, and he thought, “Beautiful woman, you made the first move, so don’t blame me when you sober up.”
With that thought, Chen Hao flipped the situation, pinning the woman beneath him, a sly glint in his eyes.
She struggled weakly, her gaze hazy, murmuring incoherently.
After some hesitation, Chen Hao undid her buttons.
He chuckled inwardly, amazed such good fortune had fallen into his lap.
The woman was powerless to resist and could only submit.
Chen Hao felt triumphant; this unexpected encounter gave him complete control.
Suddenly, a scream startled him awake.
The woman looked at him with suspicion and asked, “What did you do to me, you bastard?”
Chen Hao, just roused from sleep, was still trying to gather his thoughts.
He quickly reviewed the events of the previous night in his mind and feigned innocence, “Beautiful woman, shouldn’t it be me asking what you did to me?”
She was stunned, recalling fragments of last night, eyes filled with complexity. After biting her lip in silence, she pulled back the covers to examine herself, took a deep breath, and said coldly, “You’d better give me a reasonable explanation.”
Chen Hao maintained his composure and softly said, “You were drugged last night. You broke into my room, stripped me, and raped me.”
“Rape me?” The woman’s brows knitted tightly, a flicker of doubt and anger in her eyes. She snorted coldly, “Do you think I’d believe your lies?”
Chen Hao shrugged helplessly. “Believe it or not, but I was passive in this.”
She glared at him, conflicted, and after a long pause, she said slowly, “I will investigate this. If you’re lying, I won’t let you off.”
She was about to get up but then sat back down and asked, “What exactly happened last night? Tell me about us...”
Chen Hao held up his fist and spread his fingers.
“Five times?”
The woman screamed, and Chen Hao hastily said, “Keep your voice down. It wouldn’t be good if the entire hotel found out.”
Her face darkened with fury as she scolded him, “You bastard, you really deserve to die.”
Chen Hao feigned innocence, “You forced me. If I hadn’t refused a few times, who knows howI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.