The Rise of the White Lotus Chapter 8 – Unexpected gains

Unconsciously, Lexi glance at Ethan who’s side of his lips was slightly curled upward. Apparently, she didn’t felt flatter instead, she was disgusted.

Knowing Ethan’s playboy nature, Lexi shudders just the thought of Ethan taking a fancy of her. After all, even though she would shamelessly throw herself to Morris, alas, she’ll only do that to her ex-fiancé.

When her gaze met Ethan’s, Lexi immediately turns her eyes away from him — afraid that he might take the wrong idea.

“Miss Yang, even if you keep kneeling, I won’t change my mind.” Despite that Morris was a little taken aback by Lexi’s action, his trust towards her was already non-existent and everything she says or does cannot be taken seriously.

Lexi froze the instant Morris spat his affirmation. Yet, his hurtful words only solidified her determination to free her family from his clutches.

Still on her knees, Lexi slightly hangs her head low, she murmurs. “L-tech–“

Though she just whispers her words, Morris Liu still heard her — loud and clear. Furrowing his brows, he looks at Lexi sternly yet didn’t utter a word.

“L-tech innovative financing company… If I can arrange a meeting with Mr. Tanaka, will that be enough?” Lexi raised her head and stared back at Morris with her gaze full of resolve.

Fortunately, before her suicide ordeal, Lexi overheard Morris conversation to one of his business partners about this certain company which piqued her interest since Morris Liu was trying to have a good relationship with the said company.

Given that Liu Empire is an established company and one of the leading clan next to the Han Corporation alas, having another international company on Morris side would make the Liu Empire more formidable and can be on par with the Han family.

Morris Liu suspiciously squints his eyes to how Lexi knew about his interest in L-Tech financing company. After all, aside from the board members, Morris hadn’t mentioned anything to anyone regarding this matter.

Yet, on the other note, Lexi’s first career was in the business field before she entered the entertainment industry. Hence, it won’t be a surprise if the Yang family also wants to have a good connection towards the said company.

“I don’t need you for that.” Still, Morris stayed adamant with his decision though it wavers for a bit.

“CEO Liu, didn’t you really like me? Even just a tiny bit?” Since Morris made his final decision, Lexi could not help but ask her innermost questions.

Morris: “…”

Taking his silence as his confirmation that he never had feelings for her, a bitter smile formed on her lips. “I see. I’m sorry for disturbing you, CEO Liu.”

With that said note, Lexi supported herself to get back on her feet. The numb pain on her knees made her slightly wobble almost causing her to lose her balance. Fortunately, her will to run far away from Morris overpowered her weakened knees, giving her ahold of herself.

Lexi courteously bows towards the icy man sitting on his executive chair. She then showed the same courtesy towards Ethan Lu on the side.

“I apologise for interrupting your meeting with CEO Liu, Mr. Lu.” After saying her piece, Lexi wordlessly left the stifling office as if afraid that she might suffocate if she stays even for a second.

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After Lexi Yang vacate the minimalist designed office, a momentary silence engulf the whole room.

“Well, she wasn’t as bad as others say.” Ethan broke the awkward atmosphere with his usual frolicsome tone.

“She’s a good actress.” Morris cast him a cold glance as he relaxed his tensed shoulder and lean his back against his executive black leather chair.

“Yes, a good actress and has a good eye in terms of business affairs.” Ethan added in a matter-of-factly tone.

Given that Ethan Lu didn’t personally know Lexi, he still heard Lexi Yang’s contribution in Yang family business. After all, businessmen like them are very much inclined about potential business partners and the Yang clan has their fair share in the industry.

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[Inside Lexi’s expensive car]

*Ting! +1 allure points! You now have a total of 1.1 allure points!*

“Wow~! That’s not a bad progress, chu~!” Churu’s eyes beams with thrill seeing an additional allure points on Lexi’s dashboard — making the cute dumpling briefly forget about her displeasure earlier.

Lexi who was calming her peevish heart was midly spooked by her unexpected gains. Earlier, though Lexi looks unbothered while keeping her supercilious front despite the odd glances from the employees and their indistinct whispers, she can’t fully say that she was unaffected.

However, now that she was inside her luxurious car, she screamed in annoyance — showing her repressed emotion. But, she was abruptly interrupted hearing the notify sound that rang inside her head before displaying her score.

Glancing at the shimmering Churu on the steering wheel, Lexi rolled her eyes. “Is that something I should be happy about?