Elena's melodious laughter reverberated through the opulent confines of the five-star hotel suite, captivating the room with its infectious joy. Seated gracefully upon the plush expanse of the bed, the enchanting woman found herself consumed by an unstoppable cascade of laughter, her radiant smile stretching wide
"Did you see her face? Hahaha! It would've been even funnier if she hadn't used so much botox. Ahh... my stomach hurts from laughing," Elena exclaimed, clutching her abdomen as tears of amusement filled her eyes.
The expression on the old hag's face made her very happy, Elena had not laughed like this in a long time.
Yuchen, standing nearby, only stared at the woman who led one of the largest companies in China. Seeing Elena laugh like that, made Yuchen wonder, did she have a bad relationship with that woman just now?
However, he chose to remain silent, knowing that his purpose here was solely to secure sponsorship from her company. Their personal matters were none of his concern.
As Elena's laughter gradually subsided, she noticed Yuchen standing there, observing her. She had almost forgotten that the man had come with her into the room.
Elena quickly cleared her throat, composed herself and rose from the bed.
"I'll go to the bathroom first. Please make yourself comfortable," Elena said, gesturing towards the seating area before making her way to the bathroom.
Yuchen nodded silently, settling himself into one of the chairs. He allowed his mind to wander as he waited, contemplating the woman he had accompanied here. What was her motive behind everything? He couldn't help but feel a sense of intrigue.
Inside the bathroom, Elena glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Turning on the faucet, she began washing her hands while her lips curled into a silent laugh. The satisfaction of the situation filled her heart.
She was truly happy today.
After indulging in her amusement, Elena gazed at her reflection once more, her expression turning serious. Was her decision to proceed with her plan the right one? To ask a stranger, whom she barely knew, to be her husband?
Her mind spun with thoughts, meticulously balancing the scales of advantage and disadvantage that lay before her chosen path
The disadvantage, she did not know the man at all, other than his face which must be admitted looks handsome but it didn't matter because she can dig for his information later.
As for the advantages… Elena could think of many things, starting from her parents not making a fuss about asking her to get married and people not knowing about her weaknesses.
A weakness she had to keep under wraps, but now it would be easy now if she had a husband.
After a prolonged silence, Elena emerged from the bathroom, her decision firmly made. She would propose a contract marriage to Yuchen, offering him the role of her husband in exchange for becoming his sponsor.
Elena's eyes widened in surprise as she beheld the sight of the man standing before her, his chiseled chest on full display.
Her gaze inadvertently traced the contours of his well-defined abs and broad chest, the allure of his half-wing tattoo on his left chest adding an extra touch of seduction to his already enticing physique.
Elena quickly shook off her distraction, she reminded herself that now was not the time to be captivated by a man's body. There was a pressing matter at hand, and she needed to focus.
"Why are you half-naked?" Elena asked, attempting to regain her composure as she walked over to one of the sofas in the room, gesturing for him to join her.
"You want me to get naked right away?" Yuchen looked slightly surprised by that. He had been wondering why she had brought him to the hotel room. Does she want to have sex like the woman called Wu Jia Ni wants to do?
After seeing that the woman excused herself to go to the bathroom, Yuchen was even more certain that she did want to have sex with him. Don't women usually go to the bathroom first to clean themselves?
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Elena snapped in frustration, her patience wearing thin.
She was starting to question whether this man was truly capable of carrying out her plan. He seemed rather dim-witted.
"Just put your shirt and suit back on. Your body isn't as impressive as you think, so there's no need to flaunt it," Elena continued, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
Though she knew it was a lie, Yuchen did possess an attractive physique, and his tattoos only added to his allure. However, Elena refused to give him the satisfaction of acknowledging it.
Yuchen clenched his jaw, suppressing his anger as he complied with her request and donned his clothes once more.
After all, he needed the woman's financial support, and he couldn't afford to let his emotions get the better of him.
A few seconds later, the two people who had not met for a long time sat facing each other on the sofa in the hotel room.
Moments later, the two individuals, who had recently been strangers, found themselves seated on the sofa, facing each other in the hotel room. A palpable silence hung in the air, leaving Yuchen feeling uneasy under the weight of the woman's penetrating gaze.
It's been so long since a woman saw her like that.
"Could you introduce yourself? Name and age," Elena finally broke the silence, her eyes scrutinizing his face.
After taking a close look at the man's face. His handsome visage alone was enough to deceive others into believing that he was her boyfriend, thus meeting the first condition of her plan.
All Elena needed was to gather a little information about the man in front of her.
"I'm Li Yuchen, 32 years old."
"He's younger!" Elena screamed inside. She hadn't expected him to be three years younger than her.
The idea of dating a younger man was foreign to her, and it could raise suspicions among people who knew her because she never dated younger men.
However, she didn't have the luxury of time to search for another man with a handsome face who would be desperate enough to comply with her demands.
"As I mentioned earlier, I will be your sponsor if you agree to be my husband. Are you willing to do so?" Elena asked once again, wanting to ensure that he wasn't coerced into this arrangement.
The corners of Yuchen's lips lifted, showing a hint of reluctance. Who in their right mind would willingly agree to such a proposition? But he knew he had no other choice.
"Just provide me with a contract that outlines our responsibilities and the duration of this arrangement. I'm sure you genuinely desire a legal marriage and not just a pretend husband," Yuchen replied, having a rough idea of what the woman had in mind.
He couldn't fathom why she specifically chose him when she could have found another man easily. Elena was still beautiful, and Yuchen was certain that many men would be vying for her attention.
A subtle smile graced Elena's lips. This man wasn't as naive as she initially thought.
"I will sort out the details tonight, and we can meet tomorrow for lunch," she informed him.
Yuchen nodded and immediately stood up, preparing to take his leave.
"Then you can call me at the number on the business proposal. That is my number."
"Oh right." Elena's voice stopped him in his tracks, compelling him to turn back and face her.
"If you have a girlfriend, you better end things with her tonight. I don't want any rumors circulating, and refrain from discussing our arrangement with anyone."
Yuchen was stunned into silence when he heard those words, his facial expression undergoing a noticeable change.
Without uttering a single word, Yuchen turned on his heel and swiftly made his way to the door.