Chapter 4 — Not married yet, asked me to have children, I turned around and married the CEO

At this moment, Chu Hao seemed to be pulled back to reality. He tremblingly pointed his finger at Luc Canh Tham, his voice also lost in panic.

“You… who are you?”

Luc Canh Tham didn't even bother to look at him, as if Chu Hao's existence wasn't worth wasting a glance. He just gently reached out and pulled me into his arms, the movement was so natural that it made me freeze in the blink of an eye. His arms were strong and warm, passing through the thin fabric straight into my skin, making my whole body stiffen. He lowered his head to look at me, his voice lowered, carrying a bit of gentleness that I had never heard before, even though I knew it was just an act.

“Wife, to unrelated people, what else do you have to say?”

“Let's go home.”

The two words "wife" were like a bolt of lightning hitting straight down, causing Chu Hao and Luu Thuy Lan to stand frozen in place, their faces stiff as if someone had just slapped them repeatedly. Chu Hao's face immediately turned as red as pig liver. His eyes were glued to Luc Canh Tham's arm holding my waist, both humiliated and angry to the point of almost going crazy.

"Hua Niem! You are truly a shameless woman!"

He screamed, his voice hoarse with anger.

"You just broke up with me one day! You already have another man!"

"Five years of our love, do you mean throwing it away?"

I was really amused by him, in a kind of cold, heart-wrenching amusement, as if I was looking at someone who had just done something wrong and still wanted to play the victim.

“Chu Hao, have you forgotten?”

“It was you and your wonderful mother who destroyed it all with your own hands.”

"It was you who wanted me to become pregnant without being married and give birth to a new son for my status."

“Now, what right do you have to question me?”

My voice wasn't loud, but every word that fell was as heavy as a hammer, making his face even more unsightly. There were neighbors peeking their heads out to watch, whispers rang out continuously, each look was like an invisible blade piercing Luu Thuy Lan's self-esteem. She was originally an extremely proud person, but now I exposed her right in front of everyone. That feeling was even more unpleasant than being slapped in the face. Anger flared up, she turned and aimed straight at Luc Canh Tham, as if if she just pulled him down, everything would return to its original position.

"I don't care who you are! Stay away from my son!"

“Hua Niem is my family's unmarried daughter-in-law!”

“A guy like you came out of nowhere, what right do you have to touch him!”

She said as she reached out to grab his shirt, her movements were rude and aggressive. Luc Canh Tham's eyes instantly cooled down, sharp as an ice-covered blade, just looking at it was enough to make others shiver.

“Don't touch me.”

The three words were short, but carried a terrifying pressure, causing Luu Thuy Lan's outstretched hand to stiffen in mid-air, not daring to move any further. She was clearly frightened by his aura, standing still in place, not knowing what to do next. Luc Canh Tham took out his phone, dialed a number, his movements were leisurely but with a feeling of absolute control.

“Hello, lawyer Truong?”

His voice was calm, but every word was like an irresistible command.

“There are two people, Chu Hao and Luu Thuy Lan.”

“Harassing my wife.”

“Yes, send a letter to the lawyer, prepare to sue.”

“By the way, help me look up Chu Hao who is currently working at the company any."

“Contact their management for an hour.”

“I don't want my wife... to continue to be harassed by this kind of person.”

After he finished speaking, he immediately hung up. The whole process took less than a few dozen seconds, so brief that it seemed like he had just handled a trivial matter not worth mentioning. From beginning to end, he didn't even bother to look at Chu Hao one more time, as if his existence... was no different from an ant under his feet. Chu Hao and Luu Thuy Lan stood frozen in place, clearly stunned by what they had just heard, their minds completely unable to keep up. Lawyer letter? File a lawsuit? Still want to "say hello" to Chu Hao's company? Chu Hao's face immediately turned white as paper, his lips trembled, because he knew better than anyone how important his current job was to him. He just had a hard time getting into a large internet company, and is still on probation, so if there's a little problem... he can be kicked out immediately. If he really lost his job because of this... He didn't even dare to think about it again.

“You… who do you think you are! Threaten someone!”

Luu Thuy Lan still tried to keep her mouth shut, but her voice clearly showed tremors, like a person trying to save the last bit of dignity before collapsing. At this moment, Luc Canh Tham finally glanced at them, his eyes cold, carrying undisguised contempt.

“Who am I…”

“You will know soon enough.”

After he finished speaking, without giving them a chance to react, he wrapped his arms around me, turned around and left, moving decisively as if this place wasn't worth stopping for another second. Chu Hao suddenly rushed forward, blocking us, his eyes bloodshot like a man who had lost his mind, stubbornly wanting to take back something that no longer belonged to him.

“Hua Niem, you can't go!”

“I'm telling you, this is all fake, right?”

“I'm just mad at you, I still love you!”

His voice was rushed and chaotic, like he was trying to cling to a pitifully fragile glimmer of hope.

“Look at him, he is so rich, how can he be honest with an ordinary person like you?”

“He's definitely just toying with you!”

“Wake up! Besides me, no one is sincere with you!”

Those words sounded both annoying and funny, like a farce that lasted until the very end. I shook his hand away, my eyes were so cold that there was no emotion left.

“Chu Hao, stop it.”

“That cheap pride thing, keep it for yourself.”

“You're right, he doesn't need me.”

“But he… didn't even look at me.”

“Because of you, I don't even have the qualifications to let me look one more time….”

I stopped for a moment, the corners of my lips curled up slightly, my smile carrying sarcasm to the end.

“As for the ‘sincerity’ you said…”

“Are you worthy of mentioning those two words?”

“A man forces his unmarried girlfriend to get pregnant, a family only accepts a daughter-in-law if she gives birth to a son.”

“Your so-called sincerity… is both cheap and nauseating.”

“I, Hua Niem… can't accept it.”

Each sentence was like a sharp blade, piercing straight into Chu Hao's heart, making him take two steps back, his eyes were empty as if his soul had just been drained. I didn't look at him again, just quietly took Luc Canh Tham's arm and held my head high walked, like a queen who had just finished her battle. Behind her, there was Luu Thuy Lan's shrill cursing, Chu Hao's screams of collapse, and the neighbors' noisy gossip. It all… became the soundtrack to my victory. When I sat back in the car, I realized my whole body was exhausted, like I had just finished a battle and had to use all my will to stand. That arrogant look just now... it was all pretend. My palms… were drenched in cold sweat. Luc Canh Tham glanced at me, his eyes flashing with a hint of judgment.

“Not bad acting.”

His voice was calm, but carried a very slight compliment, almost imperceptible if not paying attention. I curled my lips slightly, wanting to smile, but I couldn't.

“Thank you… for today.”

“It's part of our trade.”

He reminded, his voice immediately returning to its original coldness.

“I help you solve problems, you play the role of Mrs. Luc well.”

We… were just a transaction. All the protection, all the tenderness just now... were just an act. A feeling of disappointment suddenly arose in my heart that was hard to name, but I quickly forced it down, not allowing myself to think any more. Hua Niem, don't forget. Don't love me. The car quietly rolled towards Van Dinh Cong Quan, where from today onwards... will be my completely new life. A life... without Chu Hao.