Page 101 of Billionaire’s Cruelty

“I didn’t want to admit it, but yes, you’re right.” The words stung, even though I didn’t mean what I was saying. I could only pray my subconscious didn’t start believing them.

“Look, baby,” she turned to Kai. “I’m the only person in this world who truly cares about you. All these women… they come and go.”

“Can I go now?” I asked, testing my luck. Her grip on my hair had relaxed, and the madness in her laughter had faded slightly.

“Not yet.”

“I promise I won’t see him again.” I could tell she was close to letting me go. She just needed a little more convincing. “I’m actually married, you know? To someone really powerful. In Hong Kong.”

Her eyes narrowed. “Oh? Is that true?”

“Yes, Dannie Wu. Have you heard of him?” Wendy, bless her, jumped in. “Triad. Boss of a triad.”

Mrs. Li scoffed. “No way. This little mouse? What did he see in her?”

I couldn’t help but feel a little offended. Okay, more offended than I already was. I took a deep breath and said, “he’s a very angry man. If he finds out what happened here… he’ll want some sort of payback.”

“Bullshit.”

“No, no bullshit.” Wendy pulled out her phone, and suddenly, Dannie’s voice rang out over the speaker.

Fuck.

This was getting out of hand.

“Hey Dannie,” Wendy said, her voice calm. “We’re in a bit of a situation here. Can you tell Kai’s mother that June is your wife?”

“What’s going on?” Dannie’s voice was sharp. “Put me on video.”

“No—” I started, but it was too late. His face appeared on the screen.

“Dannie,” I whispered.

“June.”

A brief pause. Then his voice turned cold.

“Let her go, Auntie Yan. Or you’ll be burying your son tomorrow.”

Mrs. Li let out a short chuckle. “Oh, it’s you, Dannie boy. Long time no see.”

The ache in my scalp disappeared as she finally released her grip on my hair. My stomach lurched, but I remained still.

Everyone in the room exchanged nervous glances, but no one moved. No one dared to act.

What the hell have I gotten myself into?

“What do you want, Auntie Yan?” Dannie’s voice was casual, but there was steel beneath it. “I can give you anything. You know I can. You just need to let my wife go.”

“How could you, Dannie?” she scoffed. “How could you let your wife seduce my son like that? I know men like you sleep around, but how could you let your woman do the same? Aren’t you embarrassed?”

Dannie let out a deep, amused chuckle. “Don’t be ridiculous, Auntie. We live in a modern world. If I get to sleep around, she should be allowed to do the same. That’s the secret to a happy marriage. Equal rights and all, remember?”

Mrs. Li’s laughter rang through the room, this time almost giddy. “Ah, I see, I see. You young people and your open marriages.”

“You get it,” Dannie agreed smoothly.

“But what do you think your parents would say if they were here?”