Zhan Yangyi searched everywhere Geng Sitian might have gone but could not find her.
He did, however, receive a text message with an address from Chen Yutong. He couldn't understand why she would send it to him.
Perhaps Chen Yutong was going to this place?
Zhan Yangyi could only assume so. And the fact that Chen Yutong sent it to him, did it also mean she thought this location might be dangerous?
Since he couldn't find Geng Sitian anyway, he decided to hand over the search to the bodyguards and go check out the address Chen Yutong had sent him.
Just then, Zhan Yangyi suddenly received a video message. He opened it with some confusion.
"Let me go!" Chen Yutong was tied up on a rooftop, and the situation was dire.
Several burly men were beside her.
"Be quiet! We're just making a video for your man to see. We won't touch you until we receive instructions."
Hearing this, Chen Yutong stopped struggling but glared resentfully in the direction of the camera.
"Ahem." A strong man looked into the camera. "Mr. Zhan, as you can see, your woman is in our hands. If we want to, we can just throw her off from here."
As he spoke, he deliberately pushed Chen Yutong towards the edge of the rooftop.
"Our demands are simple. We want you to come here in person with five million. Come and exchange her. We'll only wait for you for an hour. If you try any tricks or don't arrive on time, you know what will happen."
"These scoundrels!" Zhan Yangyi watched the video, so angry he almost threw his phone to the ground.
He regretted not escorting Chen Yutong back himself, which led to her encountering this situation.
"Mr. Zhan, what should we do now?" a bodyguard asked.
"You all come with me to make the exchange. Let's go now." Zhan Yangyi said, not bothering with anything else, and prepared to leave.
But just then, his phone rang again, and the caller ID showed Geng Sitian's name.
Zhan Yangyi was anxious about Chen Yutong's situation, but company matters were equally critical.
Without those contracts, the previous projects could go to waste, and they were the most important part supporting the company now.
Without them, he couldn't account for it to Zhan Mohan, and it could even ruin the company.
"Where are you? What exactly are you trying to do?" Zhan Yangyi answered the phone, his tone filled with anger.
"Mr. Zhan, I know you're very angry, but I'm only doing this hoping you'll notice me. I love you, and I just want to be with you." Geng Sitian's voice was full of pleading. "Mr. Zhan, as long as you come to see me now and accept me, I'll give you everything back, and we can be together happily from now on, okay?"
Without waiting for Zhan Yangyi's reaction, she sent him the address herself.
"Mr. Zhan, I'm waiting for you here, but I won't wait too long..." After saying that, she hung up.
On one side was Geng Sitian and the company's project contracts, and on the other side was Chen Yutong, who was in danger.
If he chose to save one, it meant abandoning the other.
Zhan Yangyi's mind was flooded with images of both situations. Choosing either side would lead to irreparable consequences.
Because of that phone call, five minutes had already passed since the thugs informed him of Chen Yutong's situation.
While five minutes wasn't long, it was incrementally threatening Chen Yutong's life.
Finally, Zhan Yangyi took a deep breath and said to the others, "Follow me!"
At this time, Geng Sitian was in a luxurious suite at a hotel, having prepared everything for Zhan Yangyi's arrival.
She was wearing a sexy nightgown that she never wore, and her makeup was also more flamboyant.
Ever since Zhan Yangyi rejected her, she had thought that perhaps her usual attire wasn't suitable for her, so she had changed into her current appearance.
She even felt that this charming and alluring look suited her better.
Based on her understanding of Zhan Yangyi, the company was extremely important to him, so the significance of these documents was self-evident.
Moreover, Zhan Yangyi had only recently taken office and wouldn't choose to ruin the company just for a woman.
What's more, Zhan Yangyi and Chen Yutong were already divorced, so their feelings for each other would never be closer than before.
When Zhan Yangyi made the right choice, she could have Zhan Yangyi and also eliminate Chen Yutong, who was standing between them. It was truly killing two birds with one stone.
"Mr. Zhan, this time, you'll obediently accept me. I'll show you that choosing me is actually your best choice."
As she spoke, she stared blankly at the wine glass in her hand, unable to turn back now.
Time ticked by. Geng Sitian's initial confidence gradually gave way to unease.
She couldn't help but wonder if Zhan Yangyi had really gone to find Chen Yutong, but she quickly shook her head and dismissed the thought.
She believed Zhan Yangyi wouldn't abandon these project contracts.
More than half an hour passed, but it felt like an eternity.
Finally, there was a knock on the door.
Hearing the sound, Geng Sitian became excited. Finally, Zhan Yangyi had arrived. Her gamble had paid off.
Geng Sitian tidied herself up again before going to open the door.
"Mr. Zhan, you've really come..."
She opened the door with an excited tone...
At this moment, Chen Yutong was not having a good time. The men, looking at Chen Yutong's appearance and figure, had already developed malicious intentions.
"As expected of a famous model, her figure and face are truly irresistible."
As he spoke, he reached out and touched Chen Yutong's face.
Chen Yutong turned her head away in disgust and glared at him.
"Heh, you seem quite feisty. I heard that the relationships between men and women in your circle are very chaotic. Play with me, and I'll make things easier for you, how about it?"
"Dream on!" Chen Yutong said loudly.
She had never imagined letting anyone Zhan Yangyi cared about touch her. She was Zhan Yangyi's woman before, and she still was.
"You're quite spirited now. We want to have our way with you, and you won't be able to escape in this state."
As he spoke, the man actually moved closer to Chen Yutong.
Chen Yutong struggled with all her might, even managing to headbutt him, causing him to stumble.
"Why are you still struggling? So much time has passed, and your man still hasn't come. You're going to die. Wouldn't it be better to let us have some fun before you die?"
Saying this, the man grabbed Chen Yutong's leg and yanked her violently towards him.
Having learned from his previous mistake, he directly reached for Chen Yutong's lower body.
"Boss, don't just think about yourself." The others were also inflamed by the situation.
"Let's all go."
With a command, all the men moved towards Chen Yutong. She looked at them in horror but was pinned down too tightly to move.
Why hadn't she died yet, only to be plunged into hell?