After the divorce, the CEO forced me to have his child.

"Ayu, help me up, let's go." Gu Zhiyao called out to Lin Yu.

Lin Yu quickly helped her up. This time, He Yi didn't stop them. He watched them leave, then stared at the direction they went for a long time, deep in thought.

Lin Yu took Gu Zhiyao back to her rented place.

"How are you? Is there anything wrong with your stomach?" Lin Yu asked, concerned about Gu Zhiyao's condition.

Gu Zhiyao shook her head. "It's okay. Ayu, it's all over. It feels like a dream, but I still don't regret it because I still have my baby, the most precious thing."

"Yes, you married him, spent a month together, and even made the most intimate vows between husband and wife. Regardless of the process, you achieved your dream. From today onward, let's put this past behind us. Remember, never let this man hurt you again; treat him like a stranger from now on!"

"Okay, I'll listen to you!"

With Lin Yu's company and comforting words, Gu Zhiyao, who had been restless all night, finally fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, she returned to the company and said to Anxi, "Anxi, I'd like to officially resign after this week, is that okay?"

Anxi was immediately taken aback. "Just finish this week's work? Why?"

"I want to get out as soon as possible."

“Oh, I see! Since you’ve handed over everything properly, there shouldn’t be any problems. It’s just that…” Anxi suppressed her reluctance and said, “Then let’s officially leave on Friday. I’ll throw you a small farewell party tonight. Not many people, just a few of my closest colleagues.”

"Okay, thank you!"

Gu Zhiyao returned to her workstation, tidied up her work, and when she had some free time, she opened WeChat and sent a message to He Yi, "When are we going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to complete the formalities?"

He didn't reply.

Gu Zhiyao glanced through the chat box; all the few messages there were were ones she had sent, with not a single reply.

She gave a bitter smile and exited the chat window.

Since he's not in a hurry, why should she care so much?

Of course, she knew that whatever his reasons, it was definitely not because he couldn't bear to let go.

She couldn't help but recall the terrifying scene from last night, and all that remained was deep pain.

After handing over her work for the day, Gu Zhiyao left work an hour early, but unexpectedly, she ran into Wen Ya!

She gave the ill-intentioned woman a cold look, then pretended not to know her and walked past Wenya.

"Gu Zhiyao, I heard you're pregnant?" Wen Ya asked from behind.

Gu Zhiyao froze immediately, and stopped in her tracks.

With a gust of wind, Wen Ya returned to Gu Zhiyao. Wen Ya's height was actually about the same as Gu Zhiyao's, but her expression made her seem several levels above Gu Zhiyao.

His eyes, filled with disdain and contempt, glanced meaningfully at Gu Zhiyao, his gaze traveling from Gu Zhiyao's face down to her flat stomach. He sneered, "Gu Zhiyao, I know you're cheap, but I didn't expect you to be so scheming. You think you can climb the social ladder just because you're pregnant? What do you take He Yi for? You think he'd let you use your child to threaten him? The child won't be born!"

Gu Zhiyao had already composed herself, and with a defiant smile, she looked at Wen Ya and said, "Miss Wen, if you have anything substantial to say, please make it clear. Otherwise, a good dog doesn't block the way!"

"Gu Zhiyao... don't be so smug! Today, I want to discuss a collaboration with you." Wen Ya suppressed her anger for the time being.

"Cooperation?" Gu Zhiyao's expression remained impolite, even disdainful.

Wen Ya continued, "I told you, this child has no chance of coming into this world. If you want to give birth to the child, you must cooperate with me. I can arrange for you to go abroad and avoid He Yi and the others' pursuit. How about it?"

Even when discussing cooperation, Wen Ya still acted superior, not treating Gu Zhiyao as an equal, as if she were doing her a favor.

Gu Zhiyao remained silent for a long time, unconvinced.

“Gu Zhiyao, I know you admire He Yi, but there are many women in this world who admire him, and many women try every means to get close to him, hoping to move him, but none of them succeed, and you are no exception,” Wen Ya said again.

"And what about you, Miss Wen? Does that include you among those women?" Gu Zhiyao retorted sarcastically.

Wen Ya's expression changed, but she didn't show any anger. "I don't know what you're talking about. I just want you to face the facts. He Yi's only wife is Yuan Yuan. No other woman will have a chance, no matter how much she schemes. If you know what's good for you, don't overestimate yourself, or you'll end up losing your life without even knowing it!"

"Then may I ask, Miss Wen, what is your purpose in going to such lengths to help me? You claim to be Miss Zheng's best friend, and everything you do is for Miss Zheng, yet you secretly arranged for me to go abroad so that I could have the opportunity to give birth to the child and then come back with this child to compete with Miss Zheng for her husband. Miss Wen, you really are a good best friend!"

"Gu Zhiyao, you..."

"Or are you saying that you never intended to let me live? Your so-called help to go abroad is just to have someone take me to a dangerous place, where I'll be raped, bullied, and made a slave for life, or even die immediately? Am I right, Miss Wen?" Gu Zhiyao continued calmly.

Wenya's face changed!

She stared at Gu Zhiyao in disbelief; this woman was actually smarter and more insightful than she had imagined!

Yes, of course she wasn't really helping Gu Zhiyao with good intentions. Her original plan was to send Gu Zhiyao abroad, have Gu Zhiyao die after the child was born, hide the child and raise it, and bring it back to He Yi if necessary!

"Ms. Wen, I appreciate your kindness, but I will not cooperate with you. Don't come looking for me again!"

"Gu Zhiyao, don't be ungrateful! You won't learn your lesson until you're faced with a fatal mistake!"

Gu Zhiyao paused slightly, a cold smile playing on her lips, before striding away.

Wen Ya watched her go, her face twisted in a ferocious grimace. "Gu Zhiyao, you damned bitch, just you wait, I won't let you get away with this!"

Wen Ya's meeting did not affect Gu Zhiyao's mood. Perhaps she has really let go of things. She can even let go of He Yi. Who else can affect her?

That evening, she planned to go to He Yi's house to pack some things.

Lin Yu walked her to the gate of the residential area. "Yao, are you sure you don't need me to go up with you?"

“No need. Since he let me go that day, it means he probably won’t force me to abort the child. Besides, I heard that he’s on a business trip these past two days and isn’t in the city,” Gu Zhiyao said.

"Alright then. Be careful and stay safe, don't let anything happen."

"Ah."

Gu Zhiyao arrived at He Yi's house and began packing her things. Unexpectedly, He Yi appeared on the way.

What is he doing back?

Of course, it's his house, and he has the right to come back.

Gu Zhiyao didn't pay much attention to it, quickly packed the last few items, and pulled her suitcase to him. "When are you free? Let's go and get the divorce papers done."

He Yi sat on the sofa, silent, his eyes fixed on her stomach.

Gu Zhiyao instinctively felt a surge of panic and took a few steps back.

He Yi naturally noticed this subtle movement, and his eyes darkened even more.

"I'm leaving now. Let me know when you've decided when to complete the procedures." Although Gu Zhiyao had just told Lin Yu that He Yi probably wouldn't force her to abort the child, she was still afraid that something unexpected might happen, so she decided to leave first.

"Wait!" He Yi called out to her. Gu Zhiyao didn't turn around, but paused for a moment, then heard his deep, unreadable voice again, "Why did you marry me?"