NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2:
Chapter 2: Tearing Up the Contract:
“I’m sorry… I’ll go to her room right now. Please believe me, I’ll never say the word ‘divorce’ to her again!” Xu Tian clenched the divorce agreement tightly in his hand, overwhelmed with remorse, and immediately turned to search for Tang Bingyan. But his words didn’t change Chen Xiaoxiao’s expression. What greeted him instead was a cold, mocking sneer.
Chen Xiaoxiao stood in front of him, her voice sharp and piercing. “Xu Tian! You really are cruel. Are you only satisfied when CEO Tang is completely destroyed?” Her anger surged. “Do you know how badly she was hurt yesterday? When I checked the car this morning, the entire seat cushion was soaked in blood—completely covered in blood!! And what did she do first? She didn’t go to the hospital. She rushed to find you! She was still worried about whether you were badly hurt!”
“And what were you doing? You were in bed with some shameless woman!” She stared at him, eyes full of fury. “Xu Tian! I’m begging you, please let her go! Don’t hurt her anymore! In her entire life, she’s never been so humble! You’ve trampled all over her pride and the love she had for you!”
Each word struck Xu Tian’s heart like a thousand needles. He had never felt such deep regret and shame. How could she be so foolish? She had risked her life, nearly dying from blood loss, just to make sure he was okay. Xu Tian, you were a complete bastard in your past life! You gave up such a good wife and allowed the Xu family to manipulate you into hurting her again and again!
He exhaled heavily, his fingers pale from how tightly he was clenching them. Suddenly, he turned to face Chen Xiaoxiao, whose eyes were still filled with tears. With firm, powerful words that came from deep within, he declared, “Assistant Chen! I, Xu Tian, swear on my life—starting today, I will never let her suffer again!”
“This marriage—unless I die—will never end in divorce!”
With those words, Xu Tian turned and disappeared through the door. Chen Xiaoxiao stood frozen, staring at his retreating figure, her mind echoing his words.
What did he just say?
He swore on his life never to hurt CEO Tang again…
Was this really the same useless Xu Tian from the Xu family?
Was that really something he could say?
No… Impossible. He must be pretending! How could Xu Tian suddenly wake up and repent? He must still be trying to gain benefits and projects for the Xu family!
At that moment, in VIP Room No. 9—
“CEO Tang, on behalf of the Xu family, I sincerely apologize. We never expected Young Master Xu Tian would do something so disgraceful, just because of your love for him…” The steward from the Xu family bowed and spoke humbly.
“Are you done?” A cold female voice cut him off. “Whatever happens to him is not for you to judge.”
The steward’s face stiffened slightly. Deep down, he cursed her as a pathetic woman throwing herself at trash. Xu Tian already cheated on her, yet she was still protecting him? She was even willing to hand over Xu Group to ensure the Xu family would treat him better in the future?
She really deserved to be pushed down the stairs by that scum and nearly killed!
Still, the steward suppressed his displeasure and forced a smile. Slightly bowing, he handed a file to the woman lying on the hospital bed.
“CEO Tang, this is the transfer contract we’ve prepared. Please sign here.”
The woman on the bed swept a cold gaze across him. Even though her face was pale and sickly, her beauty was still breathtakingly sharp. Especially the powerful aura around her—‘mortals are not worthy of approaching me’—which made the steward feel breathless.
But he thought of the benefits that were almost within reach and forced down his fear, smiling again as he continued, “Also, CEO Tang, I remember you own 20% shares in Su Logistics.”
“And the 100 million fund you bought for Xu Tian from Li Bank is about to mature too!”
“Since you’re planning to leave Jiang City, Young Master Xu Tian hopes you’ll transfer all of these to the Xu family as well.”
“This is the contract. You just need to sign it.”
Tang Bingyan’s pupils reflected the steward’s greedy and hideous face. Her fingers trembled as she gripped the pen. Those calm eyes studied his smile.
How many times? How many benefits had the Xu family taken from her?
She couldn’t remember anymore.
Because the moment Xu Tian’s name was mentioned, she would agree without hesitation. Because that was his family. And he longed for family affection so much…
Forget it. After today, she and Xu Tian would have nothing to do with each other. And these things—she had always meant them for him anyway.
“Fine, I’ll sign.”
Signing this would end everything. Everything would be over…
Her trembling fingers held the pen tightly. She was just about to sign her name on the transfer agreement when—
BANG—!
The door was suddenly flung open with great force!
Xu Tian stood there, glaring at the contracts in Tang Bingyan’s hand, so furious he could barely breathe. He forced himself to suppress his hatred for the Xu family and calmly looked at the woman lying in bed.
In an instant, his eyes turned red. Guilt consumed him. His body trembled as he choked, “Bingyan…”
Broken right arm. Fractured kneecap. Multiple deep wounds on her back that needed over a dozen stitches.
His wife was seriously injured in that accident. And in his past life, he had listened to Xu Rixin and actually believed she was pretending just to get sympathy?
How could he? How could he have been so cruel?!
“You wanted those assets—I’ve already arranged the lawyer to transfer them to your name. After the divorce formalities, they’ll be handed over.”
“Xu Group, as you wished, will also be transferred to the Xu family.”
“You don’t need to force yourself to see me one last time. You can leave now…”
Tang Bingyan didn’t dare look at Xu Tian. She was afraid that if she looked at him for even a second more, she wouldn’t be able to let go.
Her hand trembled slightly as she held the pen, pretending to stay calm while she began to sign—
But then—
RIP!
RIP—!
Xu Tian grabbed the documents from her hand and, under the steward’s stunned and malicious gaze, tore them into shreds!
“!!!” The steward froze in disbelief for a full three seconds.
“Young Master Xu Tian, have you lost your mind?! That was the transfer contract for Xu Group! CEO Tang already agreed to give it to the Xu family, you—”
He didn’t dare curse out loud in front of Tang Bingyan. But his eyes… they were filled with murderous fury toward Xu Tian.
Xu Tian turned slowly, suppressing the hatred in his heart. His eyes locked onto the steward, sharp and unfathomable.
That look made the steward’s hair stand on end.
Before he could even grasp Xu Tian’s change in tone, Xu Tian let out a cold laugh and said, “When did she ever agree to give Xu Group to the Xu family? What she agreed to give—was always to me.”
“Everything depends on what I want.”
“And now, I don’t want it anymore. Take your people and get out. Now!”
Xu Tian’s sudden outburst stunned everyone in the room.
“You… you…”
The steward stared at Xu Tian in disbelief, his teeth chattering with rage. A mere adopted son dared talk to him like this? If it weren’t for the fact that he was still useful—if it weren’t for Tang Bingyan being so obsessed with him—this piece of trash would’ve been abandoned by the Xu family long ago!
And yet this trash not only failed to be grateful, but also dared to rebel against the Xu family?
Outrageous!
Still, no matter how furious the steward was, he had to restrain himself because Tang Bingyan was present. He swallowed his anger and spoke again, “Young Master Xu Tian, don’t joke around. You were raised by the Xu family. They’ve taken care of you for more than twenty years. What’s yours is the Xu family’s.”
“Have CEO Tang sign the contract. Otherwise, the Patriarch and Madam will be very disappointed…”
Every time he used the Xu family’s love to guilt Xu Tian, Xu Tian would always compromise.
He was certain it would work this time too.
However…
“I won’t say it again.”
“Get out!”