"I just want to be impudent, what are you going to do about it?" he responded, he could feel the touching gaze of his woman behind him, how relieved she is that he is here to defend her, he could feel it.

"Han Chen, you had better know your place," Chen Kai warned as he left his seat and walked up to them, the entire board became spectators as they prepared themselves to watch a drama unfold.

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According to the rumors they heard before, Chen Kai was seduced by her but she also seduced Han Chen so seeing two love rivals against each other is definitely a good drama to watch as long as it won't cost them their shares or the reputation of the hospital.

"My place- you are the one who should know your place, what do you think is going to happen if this matter goes to court?" he threatened them, narrowing his gaze at Chen Kai, murmurs of discontent and anger filled the room again because of the threat.

"If anyone dares to touch her then I will make sure you watch this hospital- no, Chen Corporation will fall right before your eyes," he exhaled deeply, not minding the murmurs that had filled the hall and the murderous gaze of Mrs Chen who is almost hyperventilating out of anger.

He stroked her face with a doting and pained look on his face.

"Let's go," he said as he held her hand tighter and pulled her out of the hall.

As soon as they left the hall, everyone gathered around to watch as he pulled her behind him, the noises coming from the meeting room already told them half the story of what must have happened in the hall.

If they weren't in a hospital where they are required to pay attention to the patients then they will all probably leave whatever they are doing to get the gist of the situation, after all, the two male idols of the hospital are involved with the belle.

Under their curious gaze, he pulled her hand until they got to the rooftop when he let go of her hand.

"Han Chen," she muttered again, her eyes getting teary.

"I was so-"

He pulled her into his embrace tightly, not letting her say a word more.

Feeling his racing heart, made her know just how worried and agitated he must have been seeing her in that situation, her tears finally made their way out of her eyes, wetting his shirt.

"I was so anxious,"

"I know, I am sorry for letting you go through that," he apologized, wrapping his arms around her shoulder tighter, when he heard that she has been called to the board meeting, he felt anxious and knowing that Chen Kai is also in that meeting made him decide to make sure she is alright.

No one could eavesdrop on the meeting but he boldly did, he lost it when he heard Mrs Chen call her an insolent bitch, he just didn't care to know the context behind it when he barged in.

"I just realized how weak I am mentally," she said amidst her sobbing, she has experienced similar things to this but somehow, the situation made her weaker than she thought she was.

He slowly unwrapped his hand then he placed his hands on her shoulder, raising his thumb to wipe her tears.

"You can be weak, that way, I will have more reasons to protect you and fight for you, your cause is my cause,"

His words totally reminded her that she has a man who can act as her support and his shoulders are hers to lean on.

"Did you know?"

"I just suspected it but when I heard you were called, I guessed you are the one," his voice didn't sound like he is pleased with her.

"You should have asked-"

"No, you should have told me," he sounded really disappointed, she pursed her lips then nodded her head in submission.

"Don't tell Jia Yu about this, once she knows about it, then my aunt and uncle will surely know about it,"

"You will soon be their daughter-in-law, don't you think it is wrong for you to keep this from them,"

Her face flushed red.

"What are you talking about...suddenly,"

His lips broke into a smile, clearly teasing her.

He raised her hand then took her ring finger in his hand.

"What do you think comes next after getting engaged," he teased but it suddenly reminded her of something they had missed, something that might bring them trouble if they don't solve it quickly.

"We still haven't told my parents, if they find out that I am already engaged to someone they have never even met, they might not accept it,"

Her worry is clearly expressed by the look on her face, he held both of her hands then lowered his face into hers.

"Why don't we go see them during the weekend then we can tell Aunt about us," he suggested with a smile.

"I have to move back into my apartment, they won't be pleased to find out that I have been living with you,"

He frowned at the mention of it, he really wished she has less doting and strict parents then she won't have to move out, he sulked, pouting his lips.

She pulled his cheeks then chuckled.

"Don't bother telling me not to move out," she could already guess what he is going to say.

"But..."

"Even if my mom doesn't do anything, I am my dad's precious daughter, if he finds out that I have been living with you, you will certainly get on his bad side," she explained, now cupping his face.

He sighed in resignation then he held her face with both hands and plastered a kiss on her forehead which she reciprocated with a kiss on his lips.

"We should go now,"

"Since you still have a shift tonight then I will help you pack up and sent your luggage to your apartment,"

She was quite surprised, he was just sulking a while ago and now he is already sending her luggage back, all this while of living with him she didn't even think of getting her apartment cleaned up after what happened but now she understood that he must have taken care of it.

"Alright,"

He left for the mansion after his shift ended then he packed her luggage for her and was about to carry them to the car when the nanny saw him pulling two big boxes.

"Is young madam moving?" She asked, recognizing the black boxes to belong to Yu Yan.

"She is moving back to her apartment," he answered as he turned to face her but he sighed seeing how disheveled she looks, he dropped the boxes then walked up to her.

He brushed her hair with his hands then placed his hands on her shoulders.

"I have already told you to stop doing these menial works, let the younger ones do it, why else do you think I let them stay in the quarters," he complained but she smiled.

He has always nagged her about this but it is already her habit, after all, she has been taking care of him since he was born and she became his parent after his parent's death.

"You don't have you worry about me, I am already used to this rather you should be worried about meeting your in-laws, she looks like she is from a strict family so you had better prepare yourself," she advised

"I am meeting her parents this weekend," he assured then he flashed her a smile before picking the boxes up then taking them into the car.

While in the car, he spoke with the managing director concerning some crucial affairs of the company.

Although he doesn't go to the company, the managing director still speaks to him about major decisions.

He got to her apartment in no time since there is no traffic.

He got into the elevator then pressed the floor number but the elevator door stopped when he saw a couple rush towards the elevator so he held it from closing.

They got into the elevator with a piece of luggage in the woman's hand, he bowed his head slightly to greet the middle-aged couple.

"Thank you," the man thanked, he looked old enough to be his father so he replied with a faint smile.

"Seems like we are going to the same floor," the woman remarked seeing that he had already pressed the floor number but her husband could see that she has a strange smile on her face like she admires the young dude.