Her pleas for mercy could not extinguish the rage burning in Yu Aotian's heart, just as her defiance two years ago had failed to do.
Yu Aotian grabbed her long hair, forcing her down as his cold, menacing eyes locked onto her trembling lips.
What was he planning to do? Watching his actions, Yao Yao closed her eyes in terror. This was the first time she had ever seen a man like this...
"Heh, do you think closing your eyes will make a difference?" Yu Aotian sneered, his icy eyes narrowing. With a rough motion, he forced her mouth open.
This despicable man… was he really going to...
Yao Yao struggled, but her strength was no match for his. "Mmph!" A wave of nausea overwhelmed her, making her stomach churn. Tears streamed down her cheeks as her resistance proved futile.
In stark contrast, satisfaction began to spread across Yu Aotian's face. But as his peripheral vision caught the blinking red light of a security camera in the corner, his expression darkened instantly.
Damn it! His face turned cold as he abruptly released her, pulled up his zipper, and stormed out of the elevator.
In the Surveillance Room
"I'm done for," muttered Long Qi, sitting in front of the control panel. Seeing Yu Aotian charging toward him like a storm, he bolted from his office in a panic.
"Manager Long, what's going on?" asked a curious employee as Long Qi fled past, his flustered expression drawing attention.
"Never mind! If President Yu comes here, just say I've been in a meeting the whole time!"
Bang! Before he could finish his instructions, the office door was kicked open with a loud crash.
Everyone turned toward the entrance.
"P-President Yu…" Startled, they all stood up in unison and bowed deeply.
Yu Aotian ignored them completely, striding forward to grab Long Qi by the collar. With a single push, he slammed Long Qi against the wall in his office.
"Brother Aotian, I'm sorry! I was wrong! But could you at least give me some dignity? There are so many people outside," Long Qi begged as he squirmed.
Yu Aotian's cold eyes scanned the still-blinking camera. "Heh. Long Qi, you've got a twisted sense of humor, don't you?"
"Yes, yes, I'll change. I'll definitely change. But you can't blame me for everything!"
Seeing Long Qi's innocent look, Yu Aotian's face darkened further. "So it's my fault now?"
"N-no, that's not what I meant! Brother Aotian, please let go. I can't breathe."
At that, Yu Aotian slowly released his grip and sat down on the office sofa.
Long Qi exhaled deeply and continued, "Honestly, I was just curious why you're so interested in that plain girl. After all, you've had countless beautiful women by your side, and so many more throwing themselves at you. Why go through so much trouble to bother with that little girl? It can't just be because she mistook you for a servant two years ago, right?"
Long Qi had fought alongside Yu Aotian for years and knew his temper well. Yu Aotian had never forced himself on any woman—this was the first time, and Long Qi couldn't hide his curiosity about Yao Yao.
"Want to know?"
"Yes! Yes!"
"Come closer." Yu Aotian's lips curved into a mischievous smile as he beckoned.
Long Qi eagerly leaned in, putting his ear close.
Suddenly—
"Ow!"
Yu Aotian grabbed his ear and growled, "Mind your own business! If you're too free, go work in the cleaning department."
"Tch. You're so petty," Long Qi muttered, rubbing his ear in disappointment. As his eyes wandered back to the monitor, he noticed Yao Yao running out of the elevator.
"Hey, where's she going?"
Yu Aotian quickly approached the screen, watching as Yao Yao, tears streaming, wiped her face and ran.
Yao Yao sobbed and spat repeatedly after escaping the elevator. Barely 20 years old, she was utterly defenseless against what had just happened.
Earlier in the day, Yu Aotian had suddenly left the PR department mid-meeting. Now he had done it again. Though Yao Yao didn't know why, she couldn't believe her luck had saved her twice.
"This can't go on. That monster deserves to be punished!" she thought, determination igniting within her. She bolted out of the elevator, a plan forming in her mind.
"Here it is."
Arriving at the 42nd floor, she stood before a glass door marked "Security Department." Slowly, she pushed it open. "Excuse me, sorry to interrupt. Is your manager available?"
The male employees in the office lit up at her entrance.
"Hey, hey, look! She's adorable!"
"Wow, so cute! She's wearing an elevator operator uniform. Why haven't I noticed such a cute operator before?"
"Didn't you hear? She's looking for our manager. Probably his girlfriend. Better give up, dude."
Yao Yao's innocent beauty brought life to the otherwise dull, male-dominated office.
"Miss, what do you need the manager for?" asked the nearest employee, curiosity piqued.
She smiled awkwardly, lips trembling slightly. "It's urgent. If he's here, could you take me to see him? I'm Luo Yao Yao from the service department."
"Of course! Please wait a moment." Energized, the employee dashed toward the manager's office, practically brimming with excitement. "President Yu, Manager Long, sorry to interrupt! There's a colleague outside named Luo Yao Yao looking for you."
"Luo Yao Yao?" Long Qi frowned, grabbing a newspaper as he approached the employee. "Do you report everyone who comes looking for me? I don't even know this Yao Yao. Or did you only report her because she's pretty? Idiot! Never seen a woman before?" He smacked the employee's head lightly with the rolled-up paper.
Despite his young age, Long Qi was notorious in the company for his fiery temper.
"Yes, Manager Long, I understand," the employee replied hastily.
"Wait." Just as the employee turned to leave, Yu Aotian spoke up from his seat.
"Long Qi, since she specifically asked for you, it must be something important. You should... greet her properly," Yu Aotian said, his tone brooking no argument.
Long Qi's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. Yu Aotian never interfered in such trivial matters, yet now he was taking the initiative to send him out to greet this girl. Could it be that this Yao Yao was someone special?
"Fine. Xiao Wang, tell the others to finish up and leave for the day. I'll handle this personally," Long Qi ordered.
"Yes, sir."