The Vicious Wife

So what if I am and what if I'm not?

"They are still your family, you know," Yang Lina noted. They were currently standing near one of the circular cocktail tables that was located away from the stage. These tables were specifically arranged near the entrance for people who preferred to stand and mingle rather than be near the stage lights.

"Family is nothing but a word, Miss Yang."

"They will be the first ones to be there with you in case you encounter a problem. You shouldn't be too cruel against your own family. People here are different from those in the West. We value family more than money."

Roseanne scoffed at her words. "You are saying this because you haven't experienced being abandoned by your own family... Yet."

"I know they will never abandon me," Yang Lina said, confidence evident in her tone.

"Yeah... we'll see about that," Roseanne said in a low voice before she turned her head towards Yang Lina. "Earlier today, someone important to me got into an accident. Did you have something to do with that?"

"Your bluntness always surprises me."

"Talking in circles is such a waste of my time, Miss Yang. Answer me. Were you responsible?"

"So, what if I am? So what If I'm not?" Yang Lina countered. Was Roseanne expecting her to just confess? What a fool. Yang Lina was aware that Roseanne had the tendency to record things, just as she'd done with Tang Ling.

"Tang Ling used to be so proud. As someone from the Tang Family, she acted like royalty, bullying everyone while maintaining a gentle smile on her face. However, now that the Tang Family has fallen, she's become useless," Roseanne said. The sudden shift of the topic instantly made Yang Lina more interested in the conversation. "With Li Jung Wang's tendency towards cruelty, how long do you think it would take for him to sell his own wife to those greedy producers and directors?"

"Are you saying that you are the one responsible for the fall of the Tang Family?" Yang Lina asked before she stifled a laugh. The Tang Family was a criminal group that had its roots buried deep in the Far East and Roseanne did not possess the capability to destroy them.

"So what if I am? So what if I'm not?" Roseanne used the same turn of phrase that Yang Lina had used just a few seconds ago. "The Tang Family is a family of the past. Why don't we talk about your family, instead?"

"You- Are you threatening my Yang Family?"

"Miss Yang is truly humorous. I was merely saying, we should talk about them. Why are you acting so defensive? Just like the Tang Family, your Yang Family already have a long history with the government. Taking them down would not be that easy, no?" Roseanne then let out a mocking laugh.

"Hmph!" Yang Lina scoffed. The last time that she talked to Roseanne, something like this happened as well. Yang Lina can now conclude that Roseanne likes to send threats to people. "I can see how you love your threats," Yang Lina sneered.

"Oh... You noticed it too?" Roseanne laughed before her face turned serious. "For that, I will give you fair warning. If you were the one who caused the accident, then you'd better hide. "Because I will come for you. And this, my dear, is not a threat", Roseanne said. "It's a promise."

Yang Lina did not answer. She pursed her lips while staring at the glass of champagne in Roseanne's hand. Yang Lina was not actually sure if Roseanne was threatening her or if she was trying to scare her. Right now, all she can see is Roseanne's brilliant smile directed at her. It was something that made her instantly irritated.

"Ah... here you are." Kang Zeng's sudden arrival almost made Yang Lina jump in fright. "Are you alright?" he asked Yang Lina when he noticed her stroke her chest to calm her heart. Yang Lina was not the type of woman that easily became nervous, so her actions just now immediately caught the attention of her husband.