Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 90
“What… what is this?”
The middle-aged man’s eyes widened in shock.
His pupils shrank, and even the pistol in his hand trembled slightly.
Xu Nian immediately realized that he had no knowledge of Fluxweavers or supernatural abilities.
If she had been an ordinary person and suddenly witnessed someone manipulating reality like this…
She would probably have reacted the same way.
Let’s just hope he isn’t the type to think he’s invincible.
At that moment, Xu Nian silently appreciated having gained these abilities.
The man didn’t lower his gun.
Perhaps he already understood it wouldn’t be enough against her.
But it was still the weapon he trusted most.
The last thing giving him a sense of security.
How could he let go of it so easily?
Xu Nian, meanwhile, had come fully prepared.
She had died from gunfire in one of her simulations.
That lesson had stayed with her.
From the moment she arrived, she had already activated her abilityânot only to demonstrate her strength, but also to protect herself.
Even the bulletproof vest she’d obtained from the simulator was hidden beneath her clothes.
System rewards were usually reliable.
Even if this was only her clone…
She had no intention of wasting it.
“Sir.”
“Are you still planning to keep that gun?”
“You already know it won’t help.”
The man hesitated for several seconds.
Finally…
He slowly placed the pistol on the table where Xu Nian could clearly see it.
After taking a deep breath to steady himself, he looked directly at her.
“So…”
“What exactly do you want?”
“I’m just an ordinary man.”
“I don’t think I have anything that someone like you would need.”
“If it’s money…”
“I can pay.”
“If it’s some valuable item I’ve overlooked…”
“You can have that too.”
Xu Nian smiled faintly.
“I’m not here for money.”
With a gentle wave of her folding fan…
Darkness quietly spread through the room.
The space around them became completely isolated.
“No one outside can hear us.”
“Our conversation is safe.”
The man glanced around but said nothing about the strange phenomenon.
Instead, he waited.
Xu Nian spoke first.
“Someone has set their sights on you.”
“They’re preparing to kill you.”
“…Is that so?”
Surprisingly…
His expression barely changed.
Xu Nian paused.
Then she realized the problem.
Her statement alone wasn’t convincing.
There was no evidence.
No reason for him to believe her.
So she continued calmly.
“The person targeting you…”
“Happens to be my enemy as well.”
“There’s an old saying.”
‘The enemy of my enemy is my friend.’
“I can protect you.”
“All I need…”
“…is your cooperation in a small performance.”
This time…
The man’s expression finally shifted.
“So that’s your real purpose.”
“You want to use me against your enemy.”
“Protection is simply part of your plan.”
“Exactly.”
He folded his hands.
“Then tell me everything.”
“If I’m involved…”
“I deserve to know.”
Xu Nian nodded.
“Have you ever heard of rituals?”
“The kind performed by cultists trying to please the god they worship?”
The man remained silent.
“Unfortunately…”
“You’re the sacrifice.”
“Their plan is to make your own followers betray you…”
“Then kill you…”
“…while everyone celebrates.”
“You’ll simply become an offering.”
“Like livestock placed upon an altar.”
The man’s eyes narrowed.
“…Why?”
“What could anyone possibly gain from that?”
Xu Nian shrugged.
“Do rituals need logic?”
“Does a madman worshipping an evil god require a reasonable motive?”
“You were simply chosen.”
“That’s all.”
“…Unfortunate.”
The room fell silent.
After several moments…
The man slowly nodded.
“I understand.”
“What do you need me to do?”
His attitude had clearly changed.
He wasn’t completely convinced…
But he believed enough.
That was sufficient.
In truth…
Xu Nian’s explanation wasn’t entirely fabricated.
Reality wasn’t very different from what she’d described.
She simply wrapped it in a story that was easier to accept.
“You only need to…”
She outlined her plan.
Its core was simple.
She needed an official identity within his organization.
Someone who could openly inspect and interact with his subordinates.
That would make it much easier to quietly sever Lin Ye’s control over them when the time came.
Once everything had been explained…
Xu Nian dismissed her ability.
The darkness vanished.
The bodyguards who had been trapped inside solidified fear suddenly regained their senses.
Every one of them looked at Xu Nian with obvious terror.
Some had even dropped their weapons.
Their legs were still shaking.
The middle-aged man immediately barked,
“Put your guns away!”
“Don’t embarrass yourselves.”
The men hurriedly complied.
After confirming everyone had obeyed…
The man suddenly broke into a broad grin.
He strode enthusiastically toward Xu Nian.
“Ah!”
“So that’s what it was!”
“I was wondering why you looked familiar.”
“Turns out you’re my cousin’s daughter!”
“You’ve really grown up.”
“And you’ve learned quite the impressive skills.”
“How’s your father doing these days?”
Without waiting for an answer…
He walked over to a display cabinet, opened it, and pulled out several bottles of premium liquor along with a few boxes of expensive tea.
He placed them directly on the table.
“Oh…”
“I’ve always felt guilty.”
“Your father and I were as close as brothers.”
“We dreamed of making our fortunes together.”
“But life took us down different paths.”
“We slowly lost touch.”
“I’ve always wondered how your family has been.”
“Take these.”
“A little gift from your uncle.”
Before Xu Nian could react…
He added two thick envelopes on top.
She didn’t even need to open them.
She already knew what was inside.
Xu Nian blinked.
She had only asked him to publicly act as though they had a close relationship.
The goal was simply to make her future appearances within his organization seem natural.
But this…
Wasn’t he taking the role a little too seriously?
Fortunately…
Xu Nian had plenty of acting experience herself.
She quickly slipped into character.
“No, Uncle.”
“I can’t possibly accept these.”
“You have to!”
“If you refuse, you’re embarrassing me.”
“From today onward…”
“I’m transferring one percent of my company’s shares to you.”
“I owe your father too much.”
“Consider this a small token of my gratitude.”
Xu Nian froze.
Wait…
Is he actually serious?
Was he genuinely trying to shower her with gifts?
He certainly knew how to read the room.
Just as Xu Nian was about to decline again…
The man, now completely immersed in his role, even squeezed out a few emotional tears.
He turned toward everyone present.
“Listen carefully!”
“From today onward…”
“She represents me.”
“Treat her as though you’re dealing with me personally.”
“From now on…”
“You will address her as Miss Xu.”
“Yes, Boss!”
Every subordinate immediately answered in unison.
“Good afternoon, Miss Xu!”
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