Chapitre 29: Abusing the privilege
The next day, the ministry released a statement on organizing a press conference at the headquarters addressed by Suyin. They invited the names of two representatives from each media house, leading newspapers and magazines.
Within minutes of releasing the statement, every media house signed for their best representatives and booked a slot.
"Zhao Suyin holding a press conference? Finally, she has decided to answer the questions. Let's hear her point of view on everything."
"After the press conference, it will clear her stance on Qi Industries and the rumors earlier. I strongly believe it was never her intention to take revenge. She just happens to be unlucky to share a past with Hui Guozhi and Qi Industries in this case,"
"Seeing her record of achievements in the past five years, I'm her die-hard fan. She's so cool. Hope she takes legal action against Hui Guozhi and Qi Industries,"
"Qi Industries is still mute as usual. Do they not have any leader leading them? Or is their PR team useless?"
Qi Wren sulked reading the insults directed at his company and him. Everyone's views on Suyin were either neutral or positive, however, their views on Qi Industries and Hui Guozhi had already hit rock bottom.
It was a mistake to stay on back-foot and now they are being made fun of it. A small land issue has turned into the talk of the city. Ridiculous!
Neither Hui Guozhi had taken a fancy to that land, nor Qi Wren had to face this embarrassment at the hands of his ex-wife. A wife, whose ugly face still makes him nauseous.
Damn!
"Sir, this is what you asked for," Qi Wren's assistant passed him a piece of paper with a phone number scribbled on it.
"Are you sure this is hers?" Qi Wren's face twisted, forget about seeing her face he didn't even want to hear her voice. But he has to warn her to be careful of her words at the press conference. Otherwise don't know how she'll embarrass him.
"Yes, sir,"
"Leave."
Qi Wren dialed Zhao Suyin's number who was sitting at a lounge of a luxury hotel, enjoying a lavish lunch with Evan and James. It was James' idea; he was restless thinking Suyin was not in a good mood so he brought her out to cheer her up.
Evan just wanted to spent time with his 'sweetie' before he returns to France. As long as James is within his sight, nothing else matters. Not even Zhao Suyin. Besides, he wanted to know what kind of woman Suyin was.
Protective hubby you see!
"Hello," When the phone rang she didn't excuse herself from them, and answered.
"It's me"
Suyin "…"
"Who?" Not her fault! She genuinely didn't recognize the voice.
Qi Wren in an irritated voice, "It's me, Wren."
Realisation struck, she gave an amused smile that didn't go unnoticed from James's eyes who asked her with a jerk of his head and she mouthed, 'Trashy ex'
James mouthed and pleaded with folded hands, 'Put in on the speaker, please,' when she ignored his request he snatched her phone and put it on speaker. Holding the phone tightly in his hands he warned her to behave.
Sitting on the side, Evan just watched the scene unfold.
QW, "Hello? Suyin…"
Suyin, "I tried recalling for two whole minutes, but I don't know anyone by that name. Are you sure you're not mistaking?"
"Don't act; I know you've recognized me. It's me, Qi Wren, your husband."
Suyin, "Oops! You forgot to add a very important prefix…. 'EX'. And, you're not a president of the country worthy to be recognized by voice. Come to the point."
Qi Wren's hold on his phone tightened, "I've heard you're holding a press conference after two days. Just make sure not to use any derogatory remarks for me or Qi Industries. We better solve this matter outside for the sake of our reputations; I'll pay for those martyr widows and for you as well, just tell me your price. I'll transfer it right away."
By the end, he was feeling proud and satisfied. His smirk grew wider when he didn't hear a word for a long time.
At that moment Suyin looked up to see the faces of the two men. While Evan was still trying to grasp the situation James gave Suyin a side look, "Where were your IQ and EQ when you married this shit?"
Suyin, "Mr. Qi, Everyone has the right to be stupid, but you are abusing the privilege."
Qi Wren raised his voice, "SUYIN-"
"Shut up and listen to me you as*hole. Let me remind you, we had divorced and you don't have any right to dictate me. As far as making derogatory remarks are concerned, everything started from your side; I'll just be the one putting end to it. So be prepared." Suyin' face contorted, her eyes turned cold. All she could feel at that moment was disgust for the man who audaciously tried to dictate her once more.
Dream on!
"And YES, YOU WILL be paying the compensation to Martyr widows, IF NOT, I will shove my hand down your throat and pull out your organs to sell them in the black market and get money." She paused, "Damn, I forgot. Even your organs are rotten just like your brain. Rest assured I won't let you or that Hui Guozhi go unscathed,"
Evan "...."
James grinned ear to ear and patted her back hundreds of times.
It stunned Qi Wren to the core. Last he heard something sharp from her mouth was when he forced her to sign divorce papers. At that moment he told himself it was out of desperation and heartbreak. But today….
He never thought she had this ferocious side to her. Since when did she learn to talk back and force someone to shut their mouth, leaving no space for returning an argument. Wasn't she a pushover?
No, she's just pretending! She's trying to be brave when in reality she's not. He comforted himself and was about to say something when all he could hear was a toot-toot sound.
She hung up!
She hung up on him!
*CRASH*
Phone!
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