What Lucas valued in Wei Yan was her decisive, ruthless nature.
Although...
Her circumstances were a bit unusual, but that wasn't a major flaw.
If he seriously flirted... ahem, if he seriously built a friendship with her, winning her over shouldn't be a problem.
Lucas smiled. "Do you really want to go back to those days of killing abroad?"
"Those days when your neck was on the chopping block at any moment—did you find that comfortable?"
"Come work for me. I can give you what you want."
"I can ensure you can protect your loved ones in the future—protect little Yin Yin, protect your sister. I can even help you find your sister."
"So, what do you think? Will you consider it?"
Lucas's gaze was profound, fixed intently on her.
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Wei Yan fell silent under his series of pointed questions. Of course, she didn't want that life.
It was just that she'd lived that way for so many years.
What skills did she have?
Besides a body of lethal techniques and her looks, she had nothing left.
If she did, she wouldn't have been washing dishes and doing odd jobs for others.
Wei Yan was silent for a long while before speaking slowly. "You... can you really do that?"
She didn't believe it.
Lucas's status probably wasn't that high. He might just be an ordinary person with a bit of money.
Could he compare to those truly powerful figures?
She came from a killer's background. She'd seen too much of the dark side.
Money...
That kind of thing only lasted in the hands of the top players. For people like them, without power or connections, holding a large sum just made you a pig waiting for slaughter!
Lucas smiled. "I, of course, can!"
When he said this, his ambition was laid completely bare.
In just those five words, Wei Yan gleaned a lot of information.
But she...
didn't quite believe it.
The darkness wasn't so easily dispelled.
What you could see now was just the surface.
Lucas looked out the window, towards River City's most prosperous area—a forest of skyscrapers where countless people worked and lived.
Yet the wealth they created was all controlled by that tiny handful at the very top.
"My sights... are set on far more than just this little River City!"
More than this little River City...
Wei Yan looked at the man before her, a different light flashing in her eyes.
She seemed to be considering something.
On her lap, little Yin Yin sat quietly and obediently, not speaking.
But then,
she gently grabbed Wei Yan's index finger.
Lucas withdrew his gaze, looking at the voluptuous woman before him with a smile. "So, any thoughts?"
"If you agree, I can help you obtain everything you desire."
"I can also help your sister return to the country."
Hearing this, Wei Yan laughed, a playful tone in her voice. "And what if I don't have that capability, and I refuse your request?"
"As things stand, you don't seem all that compelling to me."
Her body relaxed somewhat.
At least now, she felt a little inclined to reveal her true self.
She just didn't like Lucas's threatening tone.
Lucas glanced at her, his voice calm.
"I said—if you have the ability, you must use it. If you don't have it, then you cultivate it."
"Even if you don't agree to my request, it doesn't matter."
"Even if you refuse my request, that's fine."
"I may not be able to give you what you want, but I will still help you find your sister and bring her back."
At these words, Wei Yan's smile faded.
She took a deep breath. "Alright."
"What should I do?"
Having Lucas's promise was enough.
That he could bring her back.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully gaining +29 favorability from Wei Yan. Current character favorability: 81 (Deep Fondness).]
[Ding! Steadiness Points +2900!]
Hearing the system prompt in his mind, Lucas was inwardly overjoyed.
Excellent.
Another person with favorability over 80.
Then there were no issues.
Lucas preferred this type of straightforward woman. He didn't need to waste words to gain her trust.
Of course,
in his delighted state, he naturally didn't show it outwardly.
On the surface, he remained composed and steady.
"Hmm... For now, there's nothing specific for you to do. You should go settle in at Royal View Gardens first."
Lucas said lightly, "The child has suffered with you these past few years. Take her for a nice meal, buy her some pretty clothes."
"I'll call you when I need you."
Wei Yan: ?
So, you called me here just to listen to you boast?
Good grief.
Whatever. Since Lucas was showing such sincerity, she wasn't afraid to go along with him for now.
Lucas got up from his chair and walked out. "Let's go. I'll see you out."
The two chatted as they walked.
The moment they stepped out of the CEO's office, all the employees' eyes turned towards them.
Good grief!
Could there really be something between her and Mr. Lucas?
An illegitimate child?
No, no. Mr. Lucas isn't even married. Where would an illegitimate child come from?
Lucas walked through the work area, escorted Wei Yan to the elevator, then pulled a bank card from his pocket.
"Here's a million. Spend it." Lucas said with impressive nonchalance.
Wei Yan hesitated briefly but took it. "Alright. Thank you."
Lucas smiled. "No need for thanks between us. Head back first."
He then reached out and gently pinched the cheek of the little girl in Wei Yan's arms. "Be good, Yin Yin. I'll take you out for a big feast after work."
The little girl seemed both shy and hopeful as she nodded.
"Mhm..." Her voice was soft and sweet.
Ding.
The elevator arrived.
Wei Yan carried Yin Yin inside.
Once the doors closed, Lucas turned and left with a smile.
Witnessing this scene, the employees erupted.
"Holy crap! No way! Did Mr. Lucas just give that woman a million?"
"I bet there's an untold story here!"
"A story worth at least 200 bucks to hear!"
"Or maybe it's a scandal."
"So jealous. Someone as handsome as Mr. Lucas is actually married and has such an adorable little girl."
"No wonder... no wonder Mr. Lucas isn't interested in Assistant Li."
The employees' chatter didn't affect Lucas's mood.
He cheerfully returned to his CEO office.
However, the moment he pushed the office door open, he was met with an exquisitely beautiful face—one twisted with extreme grievance, looking on the verge of tears.
Lucas asked, puzzled, "Li Yufei, why are you in my office looking like you're at a funeral?"