Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 546: Aware of Fear

Lu Min didn't rush to reply. His eyes were glued to An Xin's graceful figure, finding it hard to look away, as if they were stuck.

Although An Xin was just wearing her usual office attire, her Japanese-style small blazer, short skirt, and white lace stockings perfectly showcased her curvaceous figure. Her face, as delicate as a peach, paired with her slender and shapely legs, was enough to make any man's adrenaline surge uncontrollably.

This conservative yet sexy outfit was something An Xin typically wore for her flirtatious games with Yang Chen in the office, but now it was being appreciated by Lu Min. Seeing Lu Min's fiery gaze fixed on her, An Xin felt a wave of disgust. She frowned and walked back behind her desk to sit down, ensuring her skirt hid her legs from his view. Lu Min regretfully withdrew his gaze and smiled, "Miss An, good girls are always harder to chase. The more you dislike and reject me, the more I will sincerely pursue you."

"Thank you for your admiration, Director Lu, but I am just a businessman's daughter, unworthy of someone as distinguished as you. Please don't waste your time," An Xin said indifferently.

Still smiling, Lu Min walked to the front of her desk. "Miss An, I know a great dim sum restaurant. I'd like to invite you for a drink; I've already booked a private room."

"I told you, I won't agree," An Xin replied, picking up a file and looking down at it, intending to completely ignore the man.

A cold glint flashed in Lu Min's eyes. "Miss An, since the first time I saw you on TV, I haven't been able to take my eyes off you. I've seen many distinguished ladies since I was young, but I believe you're the one destined for me. I'm not the kind of man who plays around casually. Though it might not be convincing, why not give me a chance?

I believe Miss An is reasonable. If I fail to meet your expectations, please let me know."

When using force didn't work, the man switched to a softer approach, appealing emotionally and rationally.

An Xin put down her pen and looked up. "Director Lu, I really can't accept you. Whether you are sincere or not doesn't matter to me. I already have someone I love, and I will never be involved with another man in my life."

Lu Min grinned at her words. "Miss An, you're straightforward, but that doesn't matter. As far as I know, the person you love should be the director of this company, a man named Yang Chen, am I right?"

An Xin's face turned cold. "You've investigated us."

Lu Min waved his hands quickly. "No need to be angry, Miss An. I didn't intentionally investigate you. When I inquired about your background from my subordinates, they voluntarily included this information. Miss An, you should actually thank me for specifically requesting your details."

"Oh, I should thank you for investigating me? Director Lu, you really know how to joke," An Xin retorted with a cold smile.

"It's like this," Lu Min continued calmly. "As far as I know, this Mr. Yang is actually a complete fraud. He is actually married to Lin Ruoxi, the president of Yulei International. Although I don't understand why a man with such an ordinary background could become her husband, there's no doubt that Mr. Yang has deceived you."

These words shocked An Xin.

Yang Chen had once told her that his relationship with Lin Ruoxi was still confidential. The fact that Lu Min had unearthed this during his investigation showed he truly had far-reaching influence. She couldn't fathom what kind of power was backing him. However, being confronted with the fact that her man was married to another woman still made An Xin feel a twinge of bitterness.

But now was not the time for grievances. An Xin's eyes turned cold, yet she smiled sweetly and said, "Director Lu, it seems your investigation wasn't thorough enough. Did you not know that I was aware my husband has other women long ago?"

"What?!" Lu Min was indeed shocked, his eyes widening and his voice rising several octaves.

"You didn't hear wrong, Director Lu. I, An Xin, am merely a mistress. And I'm not just any mistress; I'm a bad woman who knowingly got involved with a married man and clung on despite knowing better," An Xin said, feeling a secret pleasure at seeing Lu Min's surprise. She didn't care about portraying herself in a negative light. With her rebellious nature, she disregarded traditional morals and ethics if it could drive away the clingy Lu Min.

Lu Min's chest heaved with agitation, and his mouth twitched before he let out a sneering laugh. "I see, I see. Well, well, Miss An."

"So, Director Lu, now that you know what kind of woman I am, do you still want to pursue me?" An Xin asked with a smile as bright as a flower.

Lu Min's eyes turned darker. "Pursue? Why wouldn't I?"

An Xin was stunned. Was Lu Min insane? She had just confessed to being someone else's mistress, and he still wouldn't give up? Was he that desperate, or was her allure really that strong?

In An Xin's mind, even if Lu Min was desperate, Zhonghai was full of beautiful women. Given that he had uncovered Lin Ruoxi and Yang Chen's relationship, he certainly knew what Lin Ruoxi looked like. Why not pursue Lin Ruoxi instead? If he didn't care about a woman's reputation, wouldn't harassing Lin Ruoxi, who was married, be more valuable?

An Xin's thoughts were partly rebellious, spurred by Lin Ruoxi's previous scare with the plush doll game, leaving An Xin terrified. She had to call Lin Ruoxi "sister" and flatter her, fearing retaliation. Thus, she secretly wished Lin Ruoxi would get some comeuppance to balance things out.

Moreover, An Xin knew she couldn't compete with Lin Ruoxi in looks, background, or her standing in Yang Chen's heart. Otherwise, she would have already found a way to dethrone Lin Ruoxi. Women were selfish in love. Given the chance, who wouldn't want to hold onto it if not for insurmountable obstacles?

Lu Min laughed coldly, "Since Miss An is so frank, I will be blunt too. Many women want to climb up to me, including those as beautiful as you. But from the first moment I saw you, I knew you were the one. Since it's clear we can't be married, I won't let my genuine feelings be trampled upon. I won't let this slide."

Seeing Lu Min's previously gentlemanly demeanor disappear, An Xin felt uneasy. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "What do you intend to do? This is Yulei International."

"Company?" Lu Min laughed loudly. "So what if it's Yulei International? With just a word from me, all broadcasting and media in Zhonghai will cut off Yulei International's information. Your entertainment company's shows will be stopped. If I leverage my family's power, I can have Yulei International's artists blacklisted nationwide in no time."

An Xin showed a trace of panic. Despite her young age, Lu Min was a true high-ranking official from a prominent family, comparable to a princeling with real power. In this confrontation, An Xin's attempts to stay calm began to falter.

"Afraid now, aren't you?" Lu Min sneered, pleased with An Xin's fear. No matter how much she struggled, in the face of state power, a wealthy businessman was no more than a pile of wastepaper.

"An Xin, if you know what's good for you, come with me now. Once I'm done with you and have compensated for my emotional losses, you can continue being your foxy self, and I won't bother you," Lu Min's gaze turned sharp. "But if you keep pretending, I'll make sure not only you but also Lin Ruoxi from Yulei International and your father, An Zaihuan, won't get away unscathed!"

An Xin's legs weakened, and she almost collapsed to the ground. She took a step back, gripping the armrest of a chair, her bright eyes filled with unwilling tears. She hadn't expected that revealing the truth would not drive Lu Min away but instead provoke his dark, ruthless nature. This counterproductive outcome made her deeply regretful and helpless.

As a woman, her support could have been her father, but he didn't dare stand up for her. Her man was far away abroad. Who else could she rely on to help her out of this situation? Just a few months ago, Yang Chen had saved her from the Liu family, and now she was facing another crisis. Despite not being a stunning beauty, why did she keep encountering such troubles?

As Lu Min smugly and sinisterly approached An Xin step by step, there was another knock on the office door from behind, "Knock, knock, knock."

Lu Min spun around, and saw a familiar man standing at the door with a cheeky grin, unkempt beard, and dressed in casual shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. He looked travel-worn and unkempt.

"Yang Chen?!" Seeing the visitor, An Xin thought she was dreaming. She wiped her eyes to confirm it was her man. Her heart nearly leaped out of her chest with excitement, and a few tears of joy escaped.

Lu Min, who knew Yang Chen was supposed to be in Paris, was puzzled by his sudden return to Zhonghai. His expression turned dark and stormy.