The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 3 You think I did it voluntarily?

On the top floor of the Xiao Group building, Xiao Jingchen stared down at the documents on the table, only responding to a knock on the door.

"Enter."

After finishing reading the documents in his hand, Xiao Jingchen slowly raised his eyes, his sharp gaze carrying a hint of indifference as he looked at the person in front of him, his voice as cold as he was.

"Mr. Xiao, the hotel's surveillance footage was destroyed last night, and I haven't been able to identify that woman."

The man had just finished speaking with his head down when he felt a chill in the gaze upon him, and quickly added something.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao. Give me a little more time, and I'm sure I'll find her."

Xiao Jingchen did not answer. His slender fingertips tapped lightly on the table a few times. He seemed to be thinking about something, and a faint warmth appeared on his face. But the next second, he returned to his usual indifferent expression.

"Two days."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

Zhou Qing breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, and fled the office as if escaping.

Weng——

The phone that Xiao Jingchen had tossed on the table rang. He glanced at it, frowned when he saw the number, and pressed the answer button.

That old man, when he calls, it's never anything good.

"Is something wrong?"

The cold tone seemed to displease the person on the other end, who remained silent for a long time.

"Nothing else, just hang up."

Xiao Jingchen toyed with the pen in his hand, his tone completely flat.

"and many more!"

Old Master Xiao finally spoke first, his tone carrying an air of unquestionable authority.

"I've arranged a marriage for you, and we'll get married in a few days."

Xiao Jingchen paused, a flash of disgust crossing his eyes.

It's the same old story: domineering and autocratic, never consulting with anyone.

"I won't get married."

Xiao Jingchen didn't intend to waste any more words, and was about to hang up the phone when the old man's voice came through again.

"Of course you can refuse, but the position of President Xiao will belong to Yun Si."

An elderly voice came through the phone, its calm tone laced with threat.

Xiao Jingchen took a deep breath, suppressing the resentment in his heart.

"Do you threaten me?"

"No, I'm just informing you, so you'd better agree."

"Ah!"

Xiao Jingchen gave a cold laugh. "I promised. I will treat that woman well. Don't worry."

Through the phone, Old Master Xiao naturally didn't see Xiao Jingchen's intriguing smile, and happily agreed before hanging up.

The old man valued this marriage highly, and no one else dared to neglect it, so the wedding preparations went exceptionally smoothly.

Lin Ran no longer rejected the marriage and stayed in her room to wait for the wedding.

"Is Miss Lin here? I've come to deliver the wedding dress and other necessary items."

Downstairs, Butler Xiao stood outside the door and asked, though his attitude was very polite, everyone in the house knew that they couldn't afford to offend this person.

Even if he was just a butler.

"That little bastard... Ranran is upstairs. Leave your things here, and I'll bring them up later."

Wang Mei smiled ingratiatingly, but her greedy gaze couldn't help but wander to what was behind him.

The Xiao family is really generous!

Not only did they give her 500 million, but the wedding dress was also top-notch custom-made, and there was a lot of jewelry that looked very valuable. What a bargain for that little bitch!

"That would be very kind of you. These things were all prepared by our grandfather himself, so that Miss Lin's dowry would not be inferior to others. Therefore, please make sure to bring them on your wedding day."

Butler Xiao naturally didn't miss the greed in her eyes. He took a few steps back without making a sound, a hint of mockery on his lips, and left the Ye family after leaving everything behind.

Wang Mei glanced at the items first, then glared hatefully in the direction where Butler Xiao had left.

How could she not understand that the old man meant for her not to keep these things for herself?

"Pah, you dog who relies on its master's power."

Wang Mei cursed fiercely, but Ye Chuchu was already captivated by the jewelry and gorgeous wedding dress that had been delivered.

They looked at it and touched it with their hands, their eyes shining with delight.

"Mom! So many nice things, are you giving them all to Lin Ran?" Ye Chuchu said, reluctantly playing with the jewelry.

What's wrong with giving it to her first?

Wang Mei sneered. The one who laughs last laughs best. Once the Xiao family's 500 million is in hand, will she still be afraid of not being able to control that little bitch?

Don't worry, Mom will let you marry Xiao Jingchen. At that time, not only will this little thing be yours, but the entire Xiao family will be yours!

Ye Chuchu seemed to already see herself marrying into a wealthy family, and excitedly hugged Wang Mei's neck, "Mom, I knew you were the best!"

……

Time passed day by day, and soon the wedding day arrived.

Lin Ran's injuries had completely healed. She changed into the wedding dress sent by the Xiao family, and compared to her usual plain-faced appearance, she looked beautiful and charming.

But only she herself knew what had really happened to her.

Ye Chuchu stood to the side, looking at the beautiful and elegant Lin Ran, her jealousy written all over her face.

"You little slut, why are you wearing such a beautiful wedding dress? This should be mine, it all belongs to me!"

Lin Ran sneered and looked up at herself in the mirror.

Her small face, no bigger than a palm, was adorned with exquisite makeup. Her captivating, watery eyes and slightly upturned red lips hinted at a touch of provocation.

"Bitch!"

Ye Chuchu couldn't stand such provocation and reached out to hit Lin Ran, but Wang Mei grabbed her arm and pulled her aside.

"Chuchu! Listen to your mother, just bear with it a little longer..."

Lin Ran gave a mocking smile, deliberately bumped into Ye Chuchu, and, unwilling to see these hypocritical people any longer, left the Ye family and got into the wedding car.

The wedding was attended only by some of Xiao's relatives and friends. The process was not complicated. The groom did not appear at all. Lin Ran just smiled and took pictures, and then she was taken to the new house.

The room was decorated with bright red "double happiness" characters, but she found them laughable.

The door was pushed open, and a man walked in.

Although Lin Ran had resigned herself to her fate, she still couldn't help but feel nervous when her nominal husband entered.

This was, in fact, the first time she had ever met her husband.

Xiao Jingchen was dressed in a black suit, his long legs encased in the suit trousers, and his clothes-hanging figure was even more attractive.

Lin Ran couldn't help but look up, but when she met those sharp eyes, she subconsciously looked away, her heart beating a little faster.

Xiao Jingchen was taken aback when he saw that pure gaze, then he gently curled the corners of his lips, his disgust in his eyes perfectly concealed.

This woman is incredibly cunning; she not only tricked the old man into marrying her, but now she's pretending to be completely oblivious.

Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere in the room gradually became awkward. After hesitating for a while, Lin Ran finally decided to say hello.

"you……"

Just as he raised his head, Xiao Jingchen walked over. The words he had prepared in advance seemed to be blocked, and he couldn't utter a single word.

"Ah."

Xiao Jingchen sneered, reached out and grabbed Lin Ran's chin, leaning in close.

Lin Ran's heart tightened. Looking at the face that kept getting bigger in front of her, she subconsciously closed her eyes.

Xiao Jingchen curled his lips into a mocking smile, but the fragrance wafting from his nose was not unpleasant.

"I admit, your methods are quite good, but unfortunately you can fool the old man but not me."

A cold voice filled with disdain rang in her ears, and Lin Ran's initial shyness turned into anger. She slapped away the hand in front of her.

"Do you think I married into this family willingly? Who would want to marry a stranger like you!"

A soft, sweet voice entered his ears, carrying a hint of coquetry. Xiao Jingchen was stunned for a moment, then looked down at Lin Ran, who was both embarrassed and annoyed. However, something in his heart couldn't help but soften.

Could it be that she really didn't marry into the family willingly?

With doubts in his heart, Xiao Jingchen sat down next to Lin Ran, the two of them very close together.

That comforting fragrance wafted into Xiao Jingchen's nose again, carrying a familiar feeling.