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CHAPTER 180

*GLASS SHATTERS*

It was like the scales in her eyes fell at that instant and the mesmerizing charm that had her spellbound suddenly wore off.

For the first time since her eyes landed on him that night, Li Jing felt a wave of unknown anger rise in her as her mouth hung agape at his accusing words.

"Ye Cheng!" Luo Jinhai hated what he was doing. What right did he have to butt into her business like that and tell her she is bringing men home.

"It is not like you two are dating, so stop talking to her like she is under you."

"I am her boss."

"And this is no longer working hours, Ye Cheng. Stop giving that as an excuse to speak to her in that way."

Yes, Luo Jinhai was right and Ye Cheng just needed to understand that. He was still trying to understand why he was feeling this way and why it hurt him so much when he saw her with another man.

So most times, he used the excuse of being her boss and taking care of her too ward them off. Regardless, it did not justify his actions or words.

"And how does that affect you?"

"Because I find it inappropriate seeing as she is going to be my woman."

GHAN GHAN!

Luo Jinhai just had to say that. Was he compounding Li Jing's problems now or what?

This new statement she just heard seemed to have broken her from her reverie. She closed her mouth before turning her head in Luo Jinhai's direction to look at him.

"Excuse me?" Ye Cheng who was watching her changed expression did not once relax his as he was confused about the claim. When did she become his woman anyway?

"Li Jing, I know.."

"No, save it. I haven't given you an answer yet. And that is that. Do not jump into conclusions please," Li Jing corrected.

"Wait, why am I the one you are firing out. He just accused you wrongly but you said nothing."

"I can deal with my problem with him and that does not concern you, Luo Jinhai. I did not ask for your help and definitely not with the way you plan on helping."

"I am sorry. I didn't mean to offend you."

"It is okay."

"Wouldn't you be on your way already?" Ye Cheng chipped in, causing both heads to be whipped in his direction.

"Ye Cheng, you are crossing your boundaries. What do you know about Li Jing? I have been the one who has been there for her since long. You just came ion to the picture and feel you can push me away from her life? No. I am not going. I would see her off till she gets to her own condo unit."

"You dare not."

"Try me!"

"If you so much as step foot into that building, I would have you arrested for trespassing."

"And who are you to…"

"ENOUGH! Both of you stop it." Li Jing intervened before it became a tongue war of who would win over the right for her wellbeing.

'Men! Such an annoying species!' Li Jing thought as she mentally, faced-palmed herself.

"Li Jing, forgive me. I did not mean to make you angry."

"You never meant to do anything," Ye Cheng chipped in again. This time, Li Jing did not fail to cast a cold glare at him.

'If not that you were my boss, I would have shut you up as well.' She thought but she knew if she did, he would bully her at work. 'Naughty, CEO!'

"Ye Cheng stop butting in. this is my personal business with her and not you."

"Luo Jinhai, I am sorry but I would need you to go now. Thank you so much for dinner and the gifts."

"But Li Jing."

She raised her hand in front of them and he paused. "Please."

"What about Ye Cheng? Isn't he leaving too?"

"I have some unfinished business with him. Please go. I would give you my answer later, okay?"

"Okay. I really am sorry your night was ruined. Goodnight and Merry Christmas dear." He looked calm and so pitiful right then but Li Jing had to cross her heart lest the big bully by her side goes berserk.

She was not willing to handle his quirks just now or compound her issues. It wasn't like she was forgiving him for what he said, no. She would still make him pay one way or the other. For now, she would tolerate it and pay him back when it was due.

Luo Jinhai cast one more glance at Ye Cheng before smiling at Li Jing, then handed to her the gift and moving in close to give her a peck on her cheeks.

Li Jing who was not expecting he would do that all of a sudden was left speechless and wide-eyed as she watched him enter his car and leave.

"Even in my presence, he still does that. He must have a death wish that Luo Jinhai."

"Ye Cheng!" Hearing his name being called like that, Ye Cheng tore his gaze from the car leaving the compound and brought it to her now angry face.

He did not know he had said those words out but right now, he sure did not care nor did he have anything to fear.

"What?"

"Do not what me. What is the meaning of that?" Li Jing queried him. He was beginning to get on her nerves a whole lot.

"Which?"

"Everything? Urggh! Li Jing threw her free hand in the air in frustration. "You know what, I am done!"