MIRAGE [ English Version ]

Ch- 21. Revelation

MIRAGE
[YIZHAN- Wattpad]
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Yibo felt anger consuming him, the brief but heated argument he had with Shen Yue had caused all the joy he had pent up to vanish with a snap.

He didn't know he could hate a person, he've never harbored this kind of negative feelings towards someone, this was the first time.

The girl's words towards him were not only offensive but also provocative. Not only had she reminded him of what happened between her and Zhan, she had dared to go further just to find a way to hurt him.

He already knew very well who Xiao Zhan was and knew about his reputation as a playboy. He was not stupid, much less blind or deaf enough to not notice every single rumor in that place.

That was one of the reasons why now that his boss was faced with the great dilemma of accepting him or sending him away, he did not intend to push him. He knew it was a difficult and perhaps impossible bet, but he dared to take a step forward.

If he had to win, then so be it. If he had to lose, then he was willing to accept that. Because his feelings were above all else, and his desire was for Zhan to be okay, whether with him or without him.

- Yibo!.- Leah ran after him.- Yibo!.

- Oh...- He stopped.- I'm sorry, I didn't hear you.

- Are you OK?

- Yes.- He tried to smile but his smile quickly faded.

- Something's wrong with you.- She took his hands.- Talk to me. What's wrong?

- Leah...- He looked down and paused for a long time.- There's something I'd like to know.

- Sure, ask.- She pulled him to one end.

- Well...- He hesitated for a few seconds.- I know it might be a bit bold of me but...- He cleared his throat.- is it true that you...and Zhan?

- Oh... that.- She smiled.- If you heard that the boss and I had... some encounters before then....- She looked down.- It's true.

-.......-  He stared at her.

- But that was a long time ago.- She patted Yibo's hands gently.- It wasn't like we had any kind of relationship either. For both me and him it was just a brief fling.- She rolled her eyes.- To be honest, I don't even consider him important. Not because the boss isn't important to me but....- She giggled.- Come on, we were just two adults looking for fun, not commitment.

- Do you...still like Zhan? - He cringed as he received a light blow to his forehead.

- Silly.- She smiled.- As a man, well... yes, the boss is super attractive. Who wouldn't fall for him? But as a romantic interest, no.- She crossed her arms.- Plus, I have my partner. Did you forget? We're going to get married once we finish the introductions.

- I remember.- He smiled softly.

- Kid.- She patted his shoulder.- What are you thinking? Who put weird ideas in that little head of yours?

- Sorry for being nosy. I didn't mean to.

- Okay. Aren't we family? Remember that we all are here, but especially you and me.

- And I'm very grateful for that.- He put his arm around the girl's shoulders.- I'm glad I got a great older sister.

- I hope you don't get any more stupid ideas.- She laughed.- Nobody will take your crush away from you.