The police arrived quickly and, after understanding the situation, took her back to the station to make a statement.
After finishing the statement, Jiang Wanqing sat in a chair, her heart numb as she stared blankly at the floor.
She waited until evening, but Huo Yan never showed up. Instead, his lawyer appeared.
The lawyer wasted no time and said directly, "Miss Jiang, this is the divorce agreement signed by Mr. Huo. As long as you sign it, the villa in Jiangyue Court will be yours."
The lawyer's tone was polite but cold.
Huo Yan's signature on the document was sharp and forceful, painfully stabbing at Wanqing's eyes.
She couldn't help but laugh bitterly. She never expected Huo Yan to be in such a hurry.
Seeing her remain silent, the lawyer took out several documents from his briefcase and laid them out in front of her one by one. "Miss Jiang, these are the contracts signed before your marriage, proving that your pre-marital and post-marital assets are independent. In other words, you have no joint marital property. The villa in Jiangyue Court is a private gift from Mr. Huo to you."
"In addition, this is the equity division that Mr. Huo entrusted to lawyers half a year ago. The debts of the Jiang Group have nothing to do with Mr. Huo and are not considered joint marital debts."
The documents clearly listed everything under their names, showing that they had no connection whatsoever.
No connection at all…
Wanqing felt a sharp pain in her heart. She finally understood that all of this had been meticulously planned by Huo Yan.
He had calculated everything clearly and precisely.
Every step had unfolded exactly as he had anticipated.
Yes, he was exceptionally talented in this regard. That's why her father had taken a liking to Huo Yan long ago, choosing him as her husband to help manage the Jiang Group in the future.
He truly was a genius.
At such a young age, he had founded the Huo Corporation, rising rapidly to become a prominent figure in the city, his net worth skyrocketing. No one could have imagined that just a few years ago, the Huo family was on the verge of bankruptcy, and Huo Yan himself had once been down and out.
When the Jiang Group collapsed overnight, drowning in debt, he had skillfully extricated himself.
When her father had praised Huo Yan as a business prodigy, he surely never imagined it would come to this, did he?
Huo Yan's schemes were too deep, deep enough to drown her. Cold and ruthless, he didn't even bother to show up for the divorce.
Such a man was terrifying.
Wanqing clenched her fists tightly, trying to use the pain to calm herself down. "Where is Huo Yan? Where is he?"
"I'm sorry, Miss Jiang. Mr. Huo has been busy recently accompanying Miss Li to choose a wedding dress. I am fully responsible for handling his divorce matters. If you have any questions, you can direct them to me."
"I want to meet Huo Yan. I don't need the villa, but I must see him." Wanqing looked up, her gaze resolute.
The lawyer remained unmoved. "I'm truly sorry, but Mr. Huo will not meet with you."
Wanqing let out a cold laugh, having anticipated this outcome. She closed the file and looked at the lawyer indifferently. "Fine, then I won't sign this divorce agreement. Let him marry Li Xi'er like this, and we'll see how the law handles bigamy."
"Miss Jiang, there's no need for this!"
The lawyer finally seemed a bit flustered, wanting to persuade Wanqing not to confront Huo Yan head-on. But seeing the sorrow and determination in her eyes, the words died on his lips.
"Huo Yan would never marry Li Xi'er in such an unclear manner." Wanqing asked again, "So, where is he now?"
The lawyer frowned slightly, as if weighing his options. After a moment, he reluctantly said, "Mr. Huo will be meeting with a business associate at the Monarch Hotel tonight. Miss Jiang, once Mr. Huo's matters are settled, I'll arrange a meeting for you…"
"That won't be necessary." Wanqing interrupted. "I'll go find him myself."
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The Monarch Hotel was located in the most bustling area of the city, a top-tier establishment.
As Wanqing got out of the car, she saw the luxurious European-style building towering before her.
She walked over, and a staff member at the entrance stopped her. "Miss, may I help you?"
The tone was polite, but the eyes were wary, scrutinizing her closely.
Wanqing bit her lip lightly. The Monarch Hotel wasn't a place just anyone could enter. If your clothes weren't appropriate or your makeup wasn't flawless, you wouldn't be allowed in.
Now, with the Jiang Group bankrupt and her father's funeral just over, she looked haggard. Her clothes, though branded, were outdated. These things couldn't escape the notice of the Monarch Hotel staff.
She no longer had the aura of a wealthy heiress—only a sense of destitution remained.
Wanqing took a deep breath and met the staff member's gaze. "I'm here to see Mr. Huo Yan of the Huo Corporation."
Huo Yan's name was known to everyone in the capital. Hearing her mention him so casually, the staff member assumed she was someone important and didn't dare to treat her lightly.
"Miss, please wait a moment. I'll arrange it for you right away."
The staff member invited her inside.
About ten minutes later, he returned.
"Miss, I'm truly sorry. I just checked, and Mr. Huo said he doesn't want to see anyone tonight."
As he spoke, the staff member's gaze held a hint of pity. Here she was, coming alone at night to see Mr. Huo, wearing such thin clothes. It was easy to misunderstand her intentions.
But regardless, since Huo Yan refused to see her, the staff member couldn't let her stay. He found an excuse to "escort" her out.
The cold night wind howled. Wanqing rubbed her shoulders through her thin coat, her long legs instinctively pressing together in an attempt to keep warm.
She had anticipated this outcome. Seeing Huo Yan wouldn't be easy.
Huo Yan was doing this purely to force her to submit, to strip her of all resistance.
But she would never give in!
Not just because she was Jiang Zhenfeng's daughter, but because her pride wouldn't allow her to yield to Huo Yan!
Once she felt a bit warmer, Wanqing approached the staff member again, asking to use the restroom.
The night wind had tousled her hair, and her beautiful face was pale from the cold, making it hard not to feel pity for her.
The staff member had no choice but to point her in a direction. "Go that way, and you'll find the back entrance. Use the staff restroom there. Hurry, and don't let anyone see you!"
The Monarch Hotel wasn't a place to wander around casually. Seeing her pitiful state, the staff member reluctantly told her.
"Thank you."
Wanqing followed the direction given and quickly entered the restroom, locking the door behind her.
Soon, a few women came in, chatting as they touched up their makeup in front of the mirror. "A VIP guest arrived in the high-level private room tonight. I heard it's a super important figure! It's a shame Meiling took the night off. She'd definitely try to make a move on him."
"You're talking about Mr. Huo Yan from the Huo Corporation, right? I heard he just got divorced. He's so handsome. If you could get close to someone like that, you'd be set for life."
They chattered excitedly, dreaming of making a fortune off Huo Yan tonight.
After they left, Wanqing came out. Her long hair, which had been loose, was now tied up, revealing her delicate face.
She washed her face with cold water, looking at her haggard reflection in the mirror. Her mind was already made up!
In the high-level VIP room, the scent of alcohol and cigarettes filled the air, but it wasn't as decadent as one might imagine.
The people inside were either drinking or playing cards, each accompanied by a woman in a s*xy outfit.
Huo Yan casually looked at the cards in his hand, while the woman beside him occasionally handed him a piece of cut fruit.
"Mr. Huo, I heard a woman came looking for you earlier, but you turned her away?"
The middle-aged man sitting next to Huo Yan asked curiously, "I'm really curious. Who was that woman?"
Huo Yan paused in his card play and glanced at the man beside him. "Who do you think it was, Mr. He?"
"No, no! I'm just being nosy. Haha, it couldn't have been your ex-wife, could it?"
As soon as Mr. He's words left his mouth, the two men beside him looked at him in shock. They couldn't believe he had the guts to bring that up!
Sure enough, Huo Yan's expression visibly darkened.
Those who knew Huo Yan understood that when his emotions showed so clearly on his face, someone was about to suffer!