Wen Yu was taken aback. She quickly took the paper bag in her hand and said, "I came to return Lawyer Louise's coat."
Louise Luo took it with her hand. "Thank you," he said reservedly. He proceeded towards the elevator without saying anything else.
Wen Yu trembled as he followed him, "Lawyer Louise, I need to plead with you..."
Louise Luo hit the elevator button, the doors slid open, and Wen Yu entered with a bold face.
Louise Luo cast a sidelong glance at her. In the mirror, he straightened his shirt, his tone neutral, "I won't take your case." Wen Yu's hands and feet froze. Louise Luo appeared to be aware of her family's predicament!
"Did Guo Xiang speak to you?" she said softly.
"He doesn't have that much influence on me !" Louise Luo said as she looked in the mirror.
"I simply prefer to keep personal and professional matters separate, Miss Wen."
Wen Yu understood what he meant: he welcomed excitement in personal affairs, but not in business. She was humiliated.
Louise Luo did not press her any further. Even if she met his aesthetic criteria, it wasn't enough for him to make an exception for her. Besides, it was daytime, and his mood wasn't cooperating.
In a few brief sentences, the elevator reached the 28th floor. Louise Luo's secretary awaited at the door, surprised to see Wen Yu but composed nonetheless. She respectfully said, "Lawyer Louise, Mr. Ma has arrived." Louise Luo handed the bag to his secretary, instructing,
"Take it to the dry cleaners."
The secretary tactfully excused herself.
Louise Luo glanced at his phone messages, casually remarking to Wen Yu,
"Find another lawyer! …Oh, and women should keep their belts snug!"
With that, he exited the elevator.
Wen Yu found him hypocritical !
He wasn't appeared to be like that last night!
Wen Yu confronted Louise Luo's rejection, unable to arrange a meeting with him. At home, her Aunt Ruan became increasingly nervous, continually screaming her frustrations.
Wen Yu became increasingly stressed, prompting her to arrange a meeting with her college buddy, Evelyn Chen.
Evelyn Chen had married soon after graduating, to a wealthy scion from City B who was well-connected in social circles. Wen Yu requested Evelyn's assistance in navigating this situation.
They agreed to meet at a café, where Wen Yu vented her frustrations. Evelyn Chen chastised Guo Xiang, then questioned, "That night, were you really on the verge with Louise Luo?"
Wen Yu blushed as she gently stirred her coffee. "Wen Yu, you've got something!" Evelyn Chen said softly. Louise Luo has an uncanny ability to spot scandals."
"I had no choice," Wen Yu moaned.
" I wouldn't have bothered you otherwise." Louise Luo carried enormous power in those circles, and Evelyn assisting her could easily irritate him .
Evelyn persisted and was able to obtain Louise Luo's itinerary through her connections.
Louise Luo had golf plans at the club on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Wen Yu went with Evelyn and her husband, only to discover Guo Xiang there as well. Wen Yu was surprised.
"You didn't check properly," Evelyn said quietly to her husband.
"How can Wen Yu unwind here with Guo Xiang?"
"Wen Yu, I'm sorry," her husband said solemnly.
"I didn't double-check."
Louise Luo had observed them before Wen Yu could answer. He was dressed casually in white, and his towering figure and attractive features drew attention effortlessly.
Louise Luo pretended not to recognize Wen Yu, as he did at the law firm, exchanging pleasantries solely with Evelyn's husband. Evelyn's husband smiled apologetically and appeared flattered.
Louise Luo seemed to notice Wen Yu at that moment. Her skin was naturally glowing, and she dressed for the occasion in a loose white top and light gray sports shorts.
Her chestnut curls were styled into a whimsical bun, creating an attractive combination of freshness and allure.
Louise Luo glance through the fair and long leg of Wen Yu , said casually " who is this …? "