Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 14

Xu Nian practically shouted it.

Her eyes were tightly shut.

Both hands pressed firmly against her skirt.

Even after gathering all her courage and yelling at the top of her lungs, the result was still somewhat unsatisfactory.

“So cute.”

One of the bodyguards couldn’t help muttering.

Unfortunately, the moment the words left his mouth, a cold glance landed on him.

The president’s gaze.

The bodyguard immediately straightened his back and fell silent.

“I don’t have time to waste here.”

The man crossed his fingers.

“What questions did Su Qingya ask you to bring?”

“Hurry up and ask them.”

His tone carried obvious impatience.

It was clear that from beginning to end, the only person he was interested in was Su Qingya.

Had Xu Nian not claimed to be her younger sister, he probably wouldn’t have stayed here for even a second longer.

No one understood his suffering.

Not even himself.

Years ago, he had been diagnosed with a rare psychological disorder.

An extreme aversion toward women.

Doctors repeatedly told him that the only way to overcome it was through contact and exposure.

The problem was—

He wanted to vomit whenever he got close to women.

Without contact, he couldn’t recover.

Without recovering, he couldn’t tolerate contact.

It was a perfect vicious cycle.

There had even been a period when he suspected something was wrong with his orientation.

Unfortunately, after experimenting with that possibility, he discovered an even more horrifying truth.

He felt even worse.

As a result, he had long accepted the possibility that he might remain single forever.

Perhaps someday, he would simply adopt a child from the family branch.

Until he met Su Qingya.

A woman he could actually approach.

A woman who didn’t trigger his condition.

From his perspective, she was practically a miracle.

Someone heaven had personally sent to save him.

Asking her to treat him to a meal was merely an excuse to create another opportunity to meet.

After all, he certainly wasn’t lacking the money for a meal.

“What exactly is a Fluxbeast?”

Xu Nian asked weakly.

The man stared at her.

Several seconds passed.

“Heh.”

“That foolish woman actually told you about that.”

“A Fluxbeast is a monster born from human emotions.”

“Since you already know they exist, Su Qingya should’ve explained the basics.”

Xu Nian remained silent.

She had no idea how much Su Qingya actually knew.

After all, Su Qingya was currently unconscious.

Skipping the topic entirely, she immediately moved to the next question.

“How many types are there?”

“Currently, twenty-four confirmed types.”

“There may be more.”

The man paused briefly.

“As for Su Qingya’s emotion…”

“It’s Fear.”

“I’m actually quite curious about that.”

Xu Nian frowned slightly.

The explanation was as concise as ever.

What exactly was there to be curious about?

“How do Fluxbeasts usually appear?”

“No fixed pattern.”

“Take the one that attacked Su Qingya.”

“If I hadn’t happened to pass by, she would’ve already become its food.”

Xu Nian lowered her head.

Her expression was hidden beneath her bangs and glasses.

No gratitude appeared in her eyes.

Not even a little.

“If ordinary people encounter danger, who should they seek help from?”

“The law enforcers.”

The answer came immediately.

“That should be common sense.”

“Though I can assign two Fluxweavers to protect you.”

The man leaned back in his chair.

“Su Qingya has excellent talent.”

“If nothing unexpected happens, she’ll eventually be recruited.”

“However, government organizations have limited resources.”

“Our families are different.”

The implication was obvious.

He wanted Su Qingya.

And he was willing to invest resources in her.

Xu Nian’s smile remained unchanged.

Inside, however—

She sneered.

On what basis?

Qingya belonged to her.

What did she care about his resources?

The room fell silent.

Seeing her spacing out, the man frowned.

“Daydreaming?”

“Ah!”

Xu Nian quickly sat upright.

“S-Sorry.”

“I was trying to remember what my sister wanted me to ask.”

“W-What exactly is a Fluxweaver?”

The two bodyguards nearly melted on the spot.

Unfortunately, the president remained completely unmoved.

His condition was simply too severe.

“Fluxweavers are people who steal authority from Fluxbeasts.”

“Only emotions can fight emotions.”

“Your sister possesses that qualification.”

“I have very high expectations for her.”

A faint trace of regret appeared in his eyes.

“I originally intended to let her work as my secretary.”

“Looks like I’ll have to wait for another opportunity.”

Secretary?

Xu Nian quietly clenched her fists.

Fortunately, years of acting experience prevented any emotion from appearing on her face.

“Then…”

“Can I become a Fluxweaver?”

She already knew the answer.

But she still wanted confirmation.

The man’s gaze landed on her.

“You?”

The instant their eyes met, Xu Nian felt a chill spread through her entire body.

For a brief moment—

It felt as if control over her body had disappeared.

Then the sensation vanished.

“What did you feel?”

“…Nothing.”

“Now you understand.”

The man snorted.

“Power requires talent.”

“And you don’t have any.”

“Tsk.”

“Interesting.”

“You two are clearly sisters.”

“Yet one stands in heaven while the other crawls on the ground.”

“No wonder I’m interested in her.”

The bodyguards wanted to remind him that his words were somewhat harsh.

But neither dared to speak.

Xu Nian simply lowered her gaze.

Concealing the gloom hidden within her eyes.

“Then…”

“Could a Fluxbeast target me?”

“I sometimes feel an urge to laugh.”

“No.”

The answer came immediately.

“Fluxbeasts prefer individuals capable of producing large amounts of emotional power.”

“In other words, people qualified to become Fluxweavers.”

“Or densely populated areas.”

“They won’t target a weak little girl without reason.”

The man paused.

“That said…”

“You already know they exist.”

“So one day, they might use you as a medium to descend.”

“And create disaster.”

Xu Nian remained silent.

“You cannot become a Fluxweaver.”

“Therefore, your choices are simple.”

“Seek protection.”

“Or erase your memories.”

“I can provide protection.”

“But only if Su Qingya becomes my person.”

Xu Nian smiled sweetly.

“Thank you.”

“That’s all I wanted to ask.”

The smile was so adorable that even the bodyguards felt their hearts soften.

The president merely frowned.

“That’s all?”

“You came here without telling your sister, didn’t you?”

“Y-Yes.”

“I’m sorry.”

“I accidentally overheard the conversation.”

“My sister didn’t want to tell me.”

The man tapped his fingers lightly against the table.

“I don’t like liars.”

Despite his words, he showed no signs of anger.

“Go back.”

“Tell Su Qingya to meet me personally next time.”

“Don’t make me find her myself.”

Xu Nian’s smile remained unchanged.

Inside, however—

She was already grinding her teeth.

On what basis?

“Okay.”

“Hmph.”

The man stood up.

The meeting was clearly over.

Xu Nian quietly followed behind.

Her harmless appearance prevented anyone from becoming suspicious.

The bodyguards merely reminded her not to get too close.

Suddenly—

“U-Um.”

“I have one last question.”

The man stopped walking.

Without turning around.

“Speak.”

At that exact moment—

A fruit knife silently slipped from Xu Nian’s sleeve.

The blade flashed.

It shot directly toward the man’s back.

A bright smile bloomed across her face.

“May I ask…”

The knife thrust forward.

“…could you please die?”

“Hahahaha~”