Page 622 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

In the meeting room:

Jian Ran looked at Dong Qin in front of her and felt once again that she couldn’t face her.

Originally, she thought this woman... was only intent on protecting her son and wanted to give him better things...

For example... a spouse from a good family background.

Business marriages are, in essence, meant for mutual benefit. As a mother’s love for her son, there was nothing wrong, except that she used the right method.

So... after she humiliated Jian Ran, in front of Han Siming, Jian Ran didn’t expose her and admitted she indeed took the one million from his mother.

But... times have changed.

The old woman in front of her now wanted her dead.

And... the biggest reason was merely that she might be carrying Gu Mochen’s child... wanting two lives for one corpse.

Not even sparing a pregnant woman and her child, this was a woman who was wicked to the core.

In the past... she had also trampled the dignity of a helpless young girl underfoot.

A chill flickered in Jian Ran’s beautiful eyes...

It seemed that every future interaction with Dong Qin would be a fierce battle for her.

After all... she was still her stepmother in name.

Among the wealthy families, one of the most thrilling spectacles was the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law power struggle.

At the thought, the corners of Jian Ran’s mouth curled up ever so slightly...

...

Since Dong Qin was also a nominal director of the Gu Family, when she arrived, Secretary Zhou immediately stood up to greet her with a grin that didn’t reach her eyes.

"Madam, you’re here... Such an honor for us, sorry for not greeting you further away... Where is President Gu? He went to Italy on a business trip, what wind has blown you here?"

"What wind could it be, Secretary Zhou, although I have stepped back, I am still very concerned about the Gu Family’s affairs."

Dong Qin’s formulaic response drew endless flattery from those present.

This was the former director... indeed a rare sight.

All eyes were expectant...

Today, although Gu Mochen was not present, Dong Qin had come, another insider of the Gu Family.

Today was truly a major scene.

...

Jian Ran glanced indifferently at Dong Qin, then turned to Lan Xing to retort.

"Lan Xing... what you mean is, Mrs. Dong is the witness you mentioned?"

Instead of waiting for the other party to admit it, it was better to ask directly.

In any case... Jian Ran now knew what Lan Xing’s trump card was...

So... she was naturally fearless.

She would counter every move.

"Hmph... of course... Mrs. Dong, please take a seat."

Lan Xing immediately vacated her own seat, gesturing for Dong Qin to sit, her eyes filled with venom as she glared fiercely at Jian Ran before assuming an aggrieved tone.

"Everyone... should know that when I was in charge of the design department, I worked diligently and carefully, always fearing I might not do well enough... So, whenever there was a new work, I would show it to Mrs. Dong first."

Jian Ran understood.

This was the difference in timing...

With Dong Qin’s age and status, others might question Lan Xing’s words, but... they wouldn’t question Dong Qin’s words...

The corner of Jian Ran’s mouth rose with a hint of cunning. Dong Qin was the world’s greatest liar; she was the woman who could even deceive her own son, how noble could she be?

Jian Ran responded faintly, her delicate face showing no other expression, only calmly looking at Lan Xing in front of her, waiting for Lan Xing’s next words.