Chapter 506: Now Answer Me

Chapter 506: Chapter 506: Now Answer Me

The sudden sound of the doorbell made Yang Chen immediately roll off the bed and stand up. He gestured to Catherine to be quiet and whispered, "Quickly get dressed. I'll check who's at the door before opening it."

Catherine seemed to understand right away, covering her mouth with a laugh and teasingly said, "I originally thought your marriage was just a farce, but now it seems you really care about her. I'm almost a bit jealous. Are you worried about being caught by your wife and having a hard time explaining?"

Yang Chen knew why Catherine was laughing. After all, he used to disregard women completely, and now he was so cautious and nervous. The change was indeed significant.

"As long as you understand. If my wife shows up and sees you here naked, I might not die, but I'd be frozen by her cold stare for three months," Yang Chen said, feeling exasperated. for new novels

Catherine pouted and stuck out her tongue at Yang Chen, reverting to her usual playful demeanor, making it hard to tell which side of her was real.

"I won't be seen naked, don't worry. I was going to get dressed anyway," Catherine muttered as she efficiently picked up her clothes from the floor and put them on piece by piece.

The doorbell rang a few more times. Yang Chen quickly got dressed, ran his hand through his messy hair, and walked to the door. He looked through the peephole to see who it was.

Despite his skills, Yang Chen always trusted his eyes and didn't rely on intuition to judge who was outside.

Seeing who it was, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and turned back to Catherine. "It's Edward. Looks like he's here to pick you up."

Catherine had already put on a thin white blouse that somewhat concealed her figure, although it was semi-transparent, revealing a hint of purple lace underneath. She paired it with light denim shorts, giving her a youthful and lively look, making her appear as if she were in her twenties.

Such attire was probably meant to disguise her identity, as it would be too casual for social events otherwise.

"I knew it. Last night, I asked Edward to pick me up in the morning. Without Jane by my side, I feel more at ease with him around," Catherine said as she walked to the door. She hugged Yang Chen's neck, kissed him on the lips, and said with a smile, "Dear Chen Chen, I'm leaving now. If you want more tonight, I'll come back, but you can't just sneak in through the back door."

Her parting words almost made Yang Chen's eyes flare up. This woman was not only as enchanting as a fairy but also incredibly captivating in her words and actions.

"Even becoming a queen hasn't made you more reserved," Yang Chen chuckled.

"In front of you, I always want to be the same as I was at the beginning, a pitiable woman who depends on you. I really like that feeling," Catherine said with a smile.

"I really can't handle you," Yang Chen said with a wry smile, giving her a playful slap on the butt. "Go on, though Edward isn't a stranger, we can't let him stand outside forever."

Catherine stopped messing around, obediently opened the door, and greeted the grinning Edward outside, "Wow, Edward, you're up early. Early menopause isn't good for you, you know."

Edward, who was about to joke with Yang Chen and Catherine, felt like coughing up blood after hearing her comment. He rolled his eyes in exasperation. "Aunt, you really know how to preemptively strike."

"Of course, my clever Jane came from my belly, so as her mother, I can't be too bad either," Catherine said proudly, pointing to her stomach.

"No words, huh? That's a perfect answer," Lin Ruoxi scoffed, trying to stabilize her emotions. She turned her head away and spoke softly, "Yesterday, you asked me if I saw you as just a man who always wants to trick me into bed. I didn't know how to answer then, but now I do."

She paused, then laughed bitterly, "It's not a matter of whether I think so. You absolutely are, without a doubt."

"Ding!"

At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and a service attendant stepped out.

Without saying another word, Lin Ruoxi walked into the elevator.

Yang Chen didn't turn around, listening to the elevator doors close behind him, standing motionless.

After a long while, a self-mocking smile appeared on Yang Chen's face, almost like a madman's laugh. He patted his forehead and sighed, talking to himself, "Yang Chen, living with multiple women isn't easy..."

In the lobby of the Sofitel Hotel.

When Lin Ruoxi stepped out of the elevator, her mind was in a fog. Her eyes were red, but she told herself that now was not the time to cry over that man. He wasn't worth her tears.

When no one was looking, Lin Ruoxi quickly wiped the corners of her eyes with her fingers. Though her eyes were still red, it wasn't noticeable unless closely inspected.

Goodman had done a reliable job arranging a private driver for her. The car was waiting in the VIP parking outside the hotel.

Knowing she had important work to do, Lin Ruoxi quickened her pace. Despite the pain and frustration, her inner strength and independence had always been her greatest support.

As Lin Ruoxi passed by an Italian-style café inside the hotel, she suddenly heard someone calling her.

"Miss Lin, Miss Lin!"

She turned towards the café, the voice sounding familiar. "Over here! Please come over for a moment!"

A handsome man with striking features, wearing a pink Versace shirt and having an upright figure, was waving at her from a corner of the café. Beside him sat a beautiful woman with silver hair, also smiling warmly and waving at her.

"Mr. Stern, Miss Alice," Lin Ruoxi murmured their names to herself. Were they not the Cromwell siblings she had encountered last night while escaping together? Why were they calling her over?

Lin Ruoxi thought that a prestigious old British noble family like the Cromwells would undoubtedly look down on business people. So, although she and the siblings had shared a life-and-death experience, she assumed that now they were safe, they would have no further contact.

Thus, when she saw Stern enthusiastically waving her over, Lin Ruoxi was completely puzzled, to the point that she momentarily forgot about Yang Chen and the heart-wrenching situation he had caused her.