Chapter 194 The Ruthless Patriarch 3 (1/2)

"Or, can the agreement regarding the monthly allowance be voided now?"

He suppressed his agitation and curiosity, and tapped the agreement again with his slender fingers.

The effect was immediate.

Just like that song, she needed to do her best to perform in order to cooperate with him.

At this point, she still had to pretend that she signed the contract for the money and because her family was pressuring her to get married.

Zi Xi's body swayed almost imperceptibly, and her face instantly drained of all color, turning as pale as paper.

Pei Mozhi was pleased to see Zi Xi's body sway almost imperceptibly, as if struck by an invisible hammer.

The resistance in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a resigned dejection.

A simple woman.

Pei Mozhi sneered inwardly.

That untimely curiosity and the lingering strangeness at my fingertips were temporarily suppressed by the familiar feeling of regaining control of the situation.

That's right, that's the reaction he expected.

"Let's go,"

He stood up, deftly picked up his suit jacket from the back of the chair and put it on, instantly regaining the composure of a controller. "Don't keep the driver waiting too long," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

The black Rolls-Royce Phantom, like a ghost in the night, silently glided into the city's glittering lights. Neon lights streamed through the tinted windows, casting dappled patterns of light inside the car.

Zi Xi sat pressed against the cold car door, her body stiff as a rock, trying her best to keep the distance between herself and him, as if he carried a deadly germ.

Pei Mozhi closed his eyes and leaned back in the luxurious leather seat on the other side, his posture relaxed.

The scent of premium leather mixed with expensive cedar fragrance permeated the small space.

However, his senses were exceptionally sharp.

He was almost certain: she was acting.

She was playing a woman who was extremely indifferent, disdainful, and distant towards him.

but why?

Just for the sake of the agreement?

He had seen too many people play the game of playing hard to get, but this woman was different.

A feeling of irritability welled up inside me again.

She was in his car, within his control.

The agreement has been signed; she has nowhere to escape.

The car eventually drove away from the bustling city center and climbed up the winding mountain road.

After an unknown amount of time, a towering and imposing black iron gate suddenly appeared in the thick darkness ahead.

The car slid silently to the gate, and the heavy iron gate slowly opened inward.

Behind the gate was a straight, wide driveway that seemed to stretch endlessly, flanked by meticulously manicured lawns that stretched out like dark green velvet carpets in the night.

Pei Garden.

The car stopped in front of the main house's magnificent porch, which resembled a small palace.

The uniformed butler, who had been waiting nearby, immediately stepped forward and respectfully opened the heavy car door.

"get off."

Pei Mozhi got out of the car first, his voice particularly clear in the quiet night.

Zi Xi sat in the car without moving.

Pei Mozhi seemed to notice her hesitation.

He turned around, his tall figure almost blocking all the light from the porch, completely enveloping her in his shadow.

He didn't speak, but simply stretched out his hand with his palm facing up and stopped by the car door.

That wasn't an invitation gesture; it was a commanding gesture.

Zi Xi sighed, slowly moved towards the car door, avoided Pei Mozhi's outstretched hand, and stepped onto the ground while holding onto the cold car door frame.

The high heels landed on the smooth, hard granite floor with a crisp, yet lonely sound.

A cool night breeze blew by, causing goosebumps to rise on her bare arms. She instinctively hugged herself.