The Yu family, a heavy silence spread through the air.

The butler hurried into the living room, cast a glance at Yu Xiuzhun sitting on the sofa, and bowed respectfully, "Mr. Yu, you’re not attending the shareholder meeting at the corporation, the directors have gathered outside the villa demanding to see you."

"See me? They’re seizing the chance to force me to step down." Yu Xiuzhun’s sinister eyes flashed, reflecting a chilling light.

His charming face was covered with a layer of ice, his gaze swept over the spacious villa, a trace of loneliness rising in his eyes.

Without her, the villa felt as cold as an ice house.

Yu Xiuzhun gripped the armrests of the chair tightly, squinting his eyes. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Had he made a mistake?

"Let them all come in. I want to see if they have anything else to say besides wanting my position."

"Yes." The butler respectfully retreated to the door but looked back worriedly, "Mr. Yu, these directors seem aggressive, possibly incited by someone. Do you need me to arrange some personnel in advance?"

"Do you think anyone in the Yu family still sees me as significant?" Yu Xiuzhun sneered, casually rising from the chair, gazing out at the empty yard.

"Once I’m pulled down from this position, many will wish to step over my corpse to climb higher."

"Mr. Yu..."

The butler looked at Yu Xiuzhun with concern.

"Rest assured, what belongs to me, even if destroyed, will never be handed over. If they want it, they’d better prove they have the ability!" His eyes tightened, sweeping with a fierce light.

The Yu family is now a scattered mess. If he can’t manage those with ulterior motives, forget about dealing with Dan Hanjie, the Yu family will change hands.

He once aimed to elevate the Yu family to the position of the First Family, but ultimately found himself forsaken by the Family Head.

This is the Yu family, where only the strong are qualified to issue commands.

He should have been accustomed to it.

Yet at this moment, he hesitated; even having everything while lacking the foolish woman who needed his care, what’s the point?

Yu Xiuzhun grabbed his phone, turned on the screen, and looked at Ye Mingmei on the screensaver. His long fingers traced her delicate cheek, his gaze darkened.

"Perhaps you were right, but now I don’t know if I can live to reach you."

He can’t afford to lose now.

Once he loses the title of Headmaster of the Yu family, the scores of enemies he’s made over the years—anyone might come for his life.

He can only fight with his back against the wall.

Upon hearing the sounds from outside the door, Yu Xiuzhun quickly masked his loneliness, returning to icy composure.

He discreetly put away his phone.

A tall figure stood upright, noble and defiant.

His wicked eyes fixed steadily on the approaching people.

...

Private villa.

Ye Mingmei watched as Tingye played with Da Bai, sudden pain surged through her chest, rendering her unable to breathe.

She immediately crouched on the lawn, her hand pressed to her chest.

"Mingmei, what’s wrong?" As soon as Qin Youxuan noticed her unusual actions, she immediately rushed over, holding the little one enclose to her, running towards her.

"..."

Ye Mingmei wanted to say she was fine, but as she parted her lips, not a word of comfort came forth.

Her heart was troubled, as if gripped by someone.

An indescribable sadness spread continuously like an ominous premonition.

"I’ll help you in to rest for a while, and I’ll call for a doctor." Qin Youxuan supported Ye Mingmei, anxiously calling for people in the direction of the living room.