Double evil in the business district

Flashbulbs flashed one after another, glittering like a galaxy of stars. On both sides of the red carpet, reporters, armed with cameras and cameras, captured every wonderful moment.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She had never imagined herself in such an occasion. The gorgeous dress she was wearing seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, making her feel a little uncomfortable.

The secretary adjusted the hem of her skirt and whispered encouragingly, "Manager Xiao, relax. You look beautiful today!"

Xiao Yue forced a smile and walked onto the red carpet. The spotlight instantly focused on her, causing her to squint uncomfortably. She walked cautiously, fearing she would fall.

At this moment, in the VIP area at the end of the red carpet, Shen Ting was staring intently at the entrance. He had specially dressed in a dark blue suit, which made him look even more handsome and upright. In his hand, he held an exquisite velvet box, which contained a necklace he had carefully selected. It was a surprise he had prepared for Xiao Yue.

When he learned that Xiao Yue would be attending the event, he carefully planned a romantic confession. He wanted to tell Xiao Yue his feelings in front of everyone. He had missed so much, and this time, he didn't want to let go.

"Mr. Shen, everything is ready." The assistant whispered in his ear.

Shen Ting nodded slightly, his eyes never leaving the red carpet entrance. He knew Xiao Yue would appear soon.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao, dressed in a black evening gown, blended into the crowd, her eyes glaring menacingly at Xiao Yue on the red carpet. She wasn't here to watch the fun, but to implement her "great plan."

She quietly walked to the guest seats, pulled out a carefully prepared small box from her handbag, and calmly placed it on the seat. Inside the box was a men's cufflink. She had specially had it copied, so that Shen Ting would misunderstand that Xiao Yue was having an affair with another man.

"The good show is about to begin..." Lin Xiao raised a sinister smile, his eyes filled with malicious light.

The lights on the red carpet were dazzling. Shen Ting held her hand tightly, his grip so strong that it seemed as if he was going to crush her. The flashbulbs around her flickered on and off, like countless pairs of inquiring eyes, leaving her nowhere to hide.

Reporter Qin's professional instincts told him there was big news here, and he excitedly focused his camera on the two, his fingers rapidly clicking the shutter button to capture every subtle expression. Lu Mingxing stood aside, observing the developments with great interest, sensing that something exciting was about to unfold.

Shen Ting suddenly stopped and turned to face Xiao Yue. He took a deep breath, his eyes firm yet gentle. He pulled an exquisite velvet box from his pocket and slowly opened it. A dazzling diamond gleamed dazzlingly under the light, like the brightest star in the night sky. The surrounding noise seemed to fade away in an instant, and everyone's eyes were focused on the small box.

"Xiao Yue," Shen Ting's voice was deep and magnetic, and it was particularly clear on the noisy red carpet. "I know there were many misunderstandings before, and I also know that I have hurt you before. But I hope you can believe that my feelings for you are sincere. Marry me, okay?"

This sudden confession caught Xiao Yue off guard. She stared blankly at the ring in Shen Ting's hand, her mind blank. Just then, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of the box on the seat—a box containing men's cufflinks.

In an instant, all the grievances and anger from before flooded back into her heart. She thought Shen Ting was humiliating her, deliberately putting on an act in front of everyone. He gave her a ring, but kept someone else's cufflinks. What was that? Charity? Pity?

"Shen Ting, what on earth do you want to do?" Xiao Yue's voice trembled, carrying a hint of uncontrollable anger. "Do you think this can make up for the harm you have done to me? Do you think this can make me forget everything?"

She violently shook off Shen Ting's hand, turned around and ran away, tears blurring her vision. The red carpet, the lights, the crowds, all became distorted and blurry in her eyes. She just wanted to escape from here, escape from this place that was suffocating her.

Shen Ting watched Xiao Yue run away, the ring in his hand feeling as if it weighed a thousand pounds. He was bewildered, not understanding why Xiao Yue had rejected him again. He had clearly explained everything and expressed his apology, so why did she still refuse to believe him?

Reporter Qin excitedly recorded all of this, knowing that this would be explosive news. Lu Mingxing watched this scene with a meaningful smile on his face.

Lin Xiao hid in the crowd, watching Xiao Yue's embarrassed escape, her heart filled with pride. Her plan was successful, and a rift had appeared between Xiao Yue and Shen Ting again. This was exactly what she wanted, she wanted Xiao Yue to completely lose Shen Ting's love.

"Xiao Yue, where do you think you can escape to?" Lin Xiao murmured, a malicious glint in his eyes. "This game has just begun..."

Lin Xiao watched Xiao Yue's hastily fleeing figure, a subtle sneer curling across her lips. She slowly emerged from the darkness, adjusting her perfectly tailored dress, as if nothing had happened to her. Everything had gone according to plan; that cufflink, that carefully calculated timing, had perfectly hit Xiao Yue's soft spot. This was exactly the effect she wanted: to make Xiao Yue completely give up on Shen Ting.

Shen Ting remained standing, clutching the dazzling diamond ring tightly in his hand until his knuckles turned white. He had no idea what was happening. Xiao Yue's attitude had clearly softened before, so why had she suddenly turned hostile now? He looked down at the ring in his hand. The brilliance of the diamond seemed particularly dazzling, as if mocking his own self-conceit. Was he truly wrong? Was he truly unable to win Xiao Yue's heart back?

Reporter Qin's camera shutter clicked non-stop, like a shark sniffing blood, greedily capturing every moment. He took in Shen Ting's bewilderment, Xiao Yue's tears, and Lin Xiao's fleeting sneer.

He could already see tomorrow's headline: "Shen's CEO's Red Carpet Proposal Rejected, Rich Family's Love Story in Trouble Again!" He rubbed his hands excitedly. This was big news, enough to cause a stir in the industry.

Lu Mingxing stood nearby, taking it all in. She gracefully lifted her champagne and took a sip, a hint of amusement in her eyes. The feuds between wealthy families were always her favorite topic of conversation. This scene was even more exciting than she had expected.

Shen Ting finally came to his senses. He put the ring in his pocket, his face dark and gloomy. He looked around, his gaze finally landing on Lin Xiao. He strode up to Lin Xiao and asked in a cold tone, "What's going on?"

Lin Xiao covered his mouth in surprise and said innocently, "Mr. Shen, what are you talking about? I don't know. I was also surprised when Miss Xiao ran away suddenly."

Shen Ting stared at Lin Xiao's eyes, trying to read something from her face. But he was disappointed. Lin Xiao's acting was impeccable, and there was no flaw at all.

"Really?" Shen Ting's voice was low and dangerous. "I hope what you said is true." After he said that, he turned and left, leaving Lin Xiao standing there alone.

Lin Xiao watched Shen Ting's departing figure. The smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a sinister look. She whispered to herself, "Shen Ting, you will be mine sooner or later."

Reporter Qin couldn't wait to start writing his article. He pounded away at the keyboard, his words filled with exaggeration and exaggerated descriptions. He even exaggerated Xiao Yue's "collapse" and Shen Ting's "despair," striving to maximize the impact of this news.

In the distance, a black sedan slowly approached and stopped at the end of the red carpet. The door opened, and a man stepped out. He was tall, dressed in a suit and tie, exuding the aura of a superior. He observed everything unfolding on the red carpet, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"It seems that the good show has just begun..." he said softly, his voice low and magnetic.