"Miss Qin, I know you're not feeling well, but you should also try to understand Mr.Gu.
He's just kind-hearted and can't bear to see others suffer."And your feelings for Mr.Gu over these years, are you still afraid they can't compare to my past with him."
I ignored Yvonne's words and walked straight out of the Gu family villa.
I hailed a taxi and gave the address of the Qin Group.
Sitting in the car, I gently stroked my slightly bulging belly, my heart filled with complex emotions.
This child should have been the crystallization of William's and my love, but now it had become the key to a sinister conspiracy.
I took out my phone and dialed my father's number.
"Dad, I want to divorce the Gu family."
my voice was surprisingly calm, "and I want to completely crush the Gu Group."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then my father's deep voice came, "Okay, Dad supports you."
Hanging up the phone, I looked at the city scenery flying by outside the window, a hint of cruelty flashing in my eyes.
William, Yvonne, just you wait.
This game has only just begun.
The day after the divorce agreement was signed, I gathered the core management of the Qin Group.
In the luxurious conference room, I announced that I was taking over the group and began to handle the division of assets with the Gu family.
The Qin family's top-floor apartment in Shanghai was my dowry, but now it only made me feel suffocated.
I had my personal assistant arrange to empty everything inside and pack it up to be sent to charity organizations.
Those priceless works of art and jewelry, I didn't want to keep a single one.
My father sat on the leather sofa in the office, playing with a million-dollar jade in his hand, looking at me with a complex expression.
"Serena, have you really decided?"
I nodded, "Yes, Dad.
I will take over the group's overseas business and completely cut ties with the Gu family."
My father sighed, "Alright, I respect your decision.
But be careful, the Gu family won't let go easily."
Just as I was about to reply, a call from William came in.
"Serena Qin, are you crazy?."
William's hysterical roar came from the other end of the phone. "Why are you withdrawing all investments in the Gu Group? Do you know how much impact this will have on the stock market?"
I let out a cold laugh, "This is the Qin family's assets, I can dispose of them however I want.
Do I need to report to you?"
"You."
William's voice was filled with anger, "That's the foundation we built together! How can you just withdraw like that?"
I couldn't help but mock, "Built together? It was me using the Qin family's resources to help the Gu Group come back from the dead, while you were going behind my back with Yvonne..."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and William's tone softened, "Serena, I know I did wrong and disappointed you.
But the Gu Group is at a critical juncture right now, we need you.
Can you reconsider?"
I calmly said, "You have Yvonne.
Haven't you two always wanted to control the Qin Group? Now's your chance."
"You..."
William's voice became sharp again, "Serena Qin, do you have to go to extremes? Don't forget, you're still carrying the Gu family's bloodline in your belly!"
I coldly interrupted him, "My child's surname is Qin, it has nothing to do with the Gu family."
With that, I hung up the phone and then blocked William."Miss Qin."
my personal assistant knocked on the door and entered, "all major media outlets are inquiring about the news of you taking over the group and parting ways with the Gu family.
Should we hold a press conference?"
I nodded, "Arrange it for tomorrow afternoon.
Also, notify the legal department that I want to freeze all assets related to the Gu Group."
After the assistant left, I walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the bustling night scene of Shanghai.