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WITHIN 2 YEARS, Ying Yue Zhao worked hard to obtain the support she needed to completely overtake the CEO position in Horizon Line Inc.
For all her life, her ambition to reach the top burnt any other passion that could have developed her into another person. Instead, she used her guile to garner what she needed, because she was confident in her abilities and beauty.
Since she was born, she had seen her mother weary for being poor and for being a mistress of the Zhao patriarch who only bothered with them after several years had passed.
She lived in poverty, saw her mother bring in one man after another for money. There were cases when the man himself wanted someone very young like Ying Yue. She resisted, she fought and ultimately won her chastity every time. Yet, every time she did, her mother would be the one to suffer hell.
She eventually learned to be like her mother, to use her charms to get her way around and she first used this skills to lure her father towards them.
It was no easy feat because Luyang Zhao was not exactly a dignified nor lustful man. Since he was neither, he was also very indecisive until finally giving in after 5 years of toil. He and her mother were once lovers but had to separate due to all the pressure of having an affair.
Ying Yue knew they were at fault. She knew but she still wanted a complete family, but when gained it, she also gained another obstacle; her older brother who's wiser than their father.
Unlike Luyang Zhao, Feng Mian Zhao was doubtful of people. Ying Yue surmised it was due to how their father was, but not only that.
Before Ying Yue came in the picture, Feng Mian lived an ordinary life that did not catch anyone's attention but he also vaguely knew what was going on in his surroundings. Hence, once he found out of his step-sister and even treasured by his father more than himself, he became just like Ying Yue.
Ying Yue and Feng Mian were born in different circumstances, but also suffered long years due to their irresponsible father.
One was previously neglected, another was forced to live as a man. Anger, resentment, jealousy and envy spiraled in their hearts until there was no way to erase their enmity.
Ying Yue learnt to be guile and attract everyone to like her.
Feng Mian distanced himself from everyone due to extreme distrust.
But they both wanted one thing: Horizon Line Inc.
They both thought once they reached that position their father has always genuinely wanted, they can gain the things they have lost. But how wrong they were.
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In D City, there has been a fuss over a particular Dark Horse in the business world. His reputation was not exactly what people would consider clean, but there has been no evidence to prove he was the kind of person some people said he was.
During his puberty, most people knew he was on drugs, went to nightclubs and slept with one women and men everywhere. Disgust was all they felt for the person, but none of them would have known that after a few years, this person completely changed.
Atop a tall building, a huge television can be seen, playing the news that everyone has been seeing every day for the week.
"The CEO of Twilight&Dawn has recently signed a contract with Liu Corporation, becoming friendly shareholders in each other's corporation. They have always been in friendly competition until Twilight&Dawn released their latest technology that could get them a net worth of over $200 billion dollars."
The lead anchor was then suddenly disrupted by another piece of information that was just handed in. She scanned the paper and calmly shared their new findings.
"It is no longer a rumor that the CEO of Twilight&Dawn is also the same person who owns the 3-star Maja restaurant, the famous Korean restaurant in D City for the past months! In addition, the billionaire CEO also owns the prestigious 5-star Nonki Hotel in Java Island, which only those with money can truly afford a night!"
And as if the denizens and the netizens have not heard any more shocking revelations, the lead anchor joyfully summarized another piece of information!
"The respected and highly trusted Life Income insurance company is also under that same CEO of Twilight&Dawn!! And if people have yet to collapsed from heart attack, I'm glad to inform you that he is the one and only script writer and executive producer of the Blackbuster Films The Snowy Heights and To Paint The Moon!"
From a formal lead anchor to a hyped fan, she continued to shock everyone in D City. Her face was a full bloom of blush due to the excitement coursing through her veins, being able to read a person's achievements in one sitting.
She did not wait for long and continued to rave.
"Ever heard of the good Sunshine Orphanage that produces scholarship children? Well, if you haven't guessed by now, yes it's the same person as the CEO of Twilight&Dawn!! 2 more things, 2 more things! Loyal Dogs that protects their borrower's rights and their safety (to a certain degree), as well as the 2-star Buna Kafe standing in the middle of D City are owned by one and only... Master Feng Mian Zhao!!"
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The lead anchor was completely exhilarated at this point, no longer capable of maintaining her signature composure. Who ever heard of a person owning so many high-end establishments while maintaining a charitable attitude to some needy? Even providing a source of help to the lower and middle class!
It was no longer greed, it was being a god amongst humans!
And just outside D City, a mansion can be seen surrounded by trees and shrubberies as if it was a man-made forest, but it was in fact a private property of that same Feng Mian Zhao that everyone continued rave about.
Sitting in a library, a couple of billionaires sat across one another, seemingly very languid, which was a contrast to the people in D City groveling under their achievements despite their age.
Fei Long Liu, known as the Emperor of the business world since he was only 16 years old, but now 22 and still maintains his position as one of the most desired billionaire most women (even some men) want to bed with.
Facing him, Feng Mian Zhao, the devil who shocked everyone in D City and even the global network for revealing some of her business assets on the very day she graduated from High School.
They were quietly sipping tea until Fei Long said, "You completely slapped Ying Yue across her face just when she managed to become the youngest CEO of Horizon Line Inc at the age of 16. No mercy at all..."
"You have really learned to talk too much." Feng Mian merely said as she continued reading a book in one hand, and a tea in another.
Fei Long smirked, amusement dancing in his electric blue eyes. Wo(men) who looks at him in this moment would have been burned, heart captured and kneel on his feet just to get under his pants.
"You have yourself to thank for this."
"You need to increase the annual payment for this therapy I've only just heard of."
Fei Long shrugged, but still carrying a smile on his face.
Feng Mian frowned at his presence, detesting the latter's frequent visits. "Don't you have corporations to run? Run along now, before they get eaten by Yue's men."
Fei Long scoffed at this. "You think highly of them? I don't believe it." He paused briefly and asked. "Which University are you gonna enroll in? Personally, I recommend—"
"Northeastern University."
Fei Long blinked, surprise masked his usually stoic face. "An all-boys university? Why?"
"Women."
"Men are as equally troublesome too."
Feng Mian raised a brow, understanding Fei Long's meaning.
"Seems like you've got experience?"
"You are finally interested about me?"
"Just collecting embarrassing moments of Emperor Fei Long. If you can oblige to add something interesting in my collection, feel free."
Fei Long felt like he was losing fast, although Feng Mian almost always says the last words. He shook his head and decided not to say anything more.
Just in time, Ellar Fin knocked on the door and made his way inside the library after given permission. He gave a respectful bow to his young master first before bowing towards Fei Long who gave him a curt nod.
Then he shared his news, "Young Master Zhao, Arata Ito has just informed me that a certain Young Miss Ying Yue Zhao had been wanting to meet with him, persisting to have a private meeting. A similar circumstance have also occurred in Twilight&Dawn."
Feng Mian's brow raised, a little confused.
It was Fei Long who voiced out her thoughts. "Has she not heard the news this week yet? Was there anything else that needed to be said?"
Ellar Fin bobbed his head to affirm Fei Long. "She claimed to have equal rights to Young Master Zhao's properties for being siblings and members of the Zhao family."
"That's too brazen for Ying Yue that we know." Feng Mian softly muttered.
Fei Long didn't really care but whenever he saw Feng Mian frown a little, he wanted to remove her troubles as much as possible. So he also begun to formulate Ying Yue's possible agendas.
"Is she finally pregnant, and growing desperate?" He muttered subconsciously.
"She has Horizon Line Inc, Mo Chou Huang, Iker Matheus, Balthazar Erick Heimert, Kon Rhee and Ian Kai Campbell. Desperate? That's the last thing I would pair with her name."
"Damn. That woman is amazing."
"You would have been one of her men too." Feng Mian smirked, clearly ridiculing Fei Long.
On the other hand, he shrugged off another bullet from Feng Mian like nothing and scoffed. "Nevermind about me, but why is Campbell any important in that line-up?"
"Merely because he is the son of a prestigious school and their connections are not to be slighted."
"You worth more than any of them combined. So what's making your sister antsy?"
"You should know, she is your ex."
"We never even dated!"
"Your eyes must have have been closed."
"...I demand a lawyer for this injustice!"
"Go ahead, I have Ryou with me."
Fei Long groaned at losing against Feng Mian once again. Maybe he should start reading books on how to bite back.
Although in the corner of his mind, he knew very well why Feng Mian always won against him. Why else could a prominent Emperor of the business world lose all the time?
"That being said. Butler Fin, please schedule a 3-day update on Ying Yue instead of weekly. Inform me immediately of anything unusual."
"As you say, Young Master Zhao."
"Thank you, and you may be excused."
But instead of leaving, Ellar Fin remained as if hesitating to bid the last piece of news.
Feng Mian looked up from her book. "Please say it all now."
Ellar Fin sighed and said, "Prince of Kupivoc has sent another gift for you, Young Master Zhao..."
Ellar Fin was a traditional man, making him feel uncomfortable when he sees a man courting another man. Hence his unwillingness.
Fei Long frowned upon hearing about Dean Argus Frost, the long lost son of Kupivoc Republic's Prime Minister. He had thought Dean was a girl because of his beautiful face and slender physique, but that was only because he was growing up malnourished.
What made him troubled however, was the fact that Dean was still passionately pursuing Feng Mian's affection even across the world. But not everyone knew of this.
Fei Long has been quite open-minded when it came to same-sex relationships due to his assistant's influence, recommending him books that enabled him to finally dismiss any discrimination over gays.
Meanwhile, he also became very narrow-minded when it came to the people who approached Feng Mian.
When before, he was fine with Ryou Hisa always meeting with Feng Mian, it changed over time and he became more uncomfortable whenever they were left alone.
Ryou Hisa's admiration for Feng Mian was borderline fanatic.
Hence, Fei Long visited Feng Mian often in the last few years. Although in most cases, it was just him wanting to spend some time with his friend.
Fei Long looked at Feng Mian's expressionless face, her frost-cold eyes remained unthawed. "Are you dangling him on purpose?" He tried to sound nonchalant, but he still couldn't disguise a little temper, causing his question to sound a little edgy and questioning as if his lover was having an affair.
Feng Mian did not lift her eyes. "How can you stop someone from loving you when they never intended to let you go in the first place?"
Her question stomped Fei Long into silence. In his heart, something was brewing but he was far more concerned over Feng Mian's eyes that glinted something else other than calculation. And it pierced his heart so much he could bleed.