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Chapter 2 - The honored guest

  The Trastevere Market on the eastern side of Via Imperiale in Rome, Italy, was the commercial center of ancient Rome. The wide Via Imperiale was lined with the Senate, temples, Vestal Virgins' temples, and some famous shrines.

  In the most bustling area of Rome, a stretched-out RV slowly Drive past the street.

  After driving for a while, the RV headed toward a luxurious hotel located in the center of Rome.

  Finally, it stopped in front of the Hotel De Russie.

  A few minutes' walk from the hotel, through the ancient Trinità dei Monti church, leads to the tranquil park of the Borghese villa and the tree-lined streets.

  The hotel's elegance and luxurious style create a refined atmosphere and a unique, sophisticated environment.

  And this Hotel des Artistes in Desa is even considered the crème de la crème of the most luxurious hotels in Italy.

  The hotel, from its top-tier luxury suites to standard rooms, often requires reservations months in advance to secure a booking. Moreover, it's not just that. The hotel only accommodates VIP Platinum members, not just any wealthy individual can stay there.

  All of this makes the Derasa City Hotel appear even more mysterious and noble. The world only knows that the person in charge of this hotel is a stunning woman from a distant Eastern country. However, the world has never actually met the true owner of this luxurious hotel.

  For this reason, the Derasa City Hotel appears to outsiders like a mysterious castle, carrying its own eerie charm, making people want to explore and delve deeper.

  At this moment, a black-clad man stepped out of the carriage.

  He walked to the back seat, reached out respectfully to open the back door, and called out in a low voice, "Your Highness!"

  Steward Hou glanced up at the hotel and stepped out of the car. His hands casually rested in his trouser pockets, his lips curled into a mischievous smile that seemed sinister.

  "Kuan! She's at the hotel? Have you confirmed?" he asked, walking forward with a low voice.

  "Your Highness, I have just called Chief Yu and confirmed!" Kuan, who was originally walking behind him, quickly stopped and answered, his head bowed.

  "Chief Yu is holding a business meeting with James, the manager of D.R. Finance Group's Italian branch!" Kuan replied truthfully.

  Situ Huang didn't say much more, just pursed his thin lips, seemingly a bit impatient.

  And his straight long legs, however, quickened his pace, striding towards the hotel lobby.

  What a feather shadow!

  To accompany him to lunch, she said her grandmother was not feeling well!

  However, in the blink of an eye, here I am! Is work more important than my CEO boss? Or is that D.R. manager really that special?

  Thinking this,Situ Huang suddenly felt so frustrated, but only for a moment, a smile quickly flared up.

  It seems to be starting to interest him! He couldn't wait to see!

  The group hurriedly entered the hotel lobby. Seeing the arrivals, the manager of the lobby smiled and said, "Mr.Situ! Long time no see! The luxurious suite you always favor has always been reserved for you."

  The man before him was the president of the Italian Cardone family.

  He was a legend in Italy's business world, the dream lover that all Italian women were crazy about, yet he was arrogant and disdainful towards women, stating his position with a mere one-week expiration date!

  But surprisingly, there were still so many women who came one after another, willing to completely fall for him!

  However, this President Situ and the hotel manager Yu had an indescribably ambiguous relationship!

  If not, why do the presidents of various financial groups pursue Manager Yu so much, yet only he is allowed to enter the manager's office on the top floor?

  Throughout the hotel, there are all sorts of rumors and gossip.

  One rather shocking version is that President Situ is actually a confidant of Manager Yu.

  Manager Yu is simply too beautiful, perfect, and captivating; whether it's young tycoons or middle-aged tycoons who still have their youthful vigor, they all want to win her heart.

  However, the ice queen remained completely unmoved.

  Truly, it was incredibly frustrating!

  Situ Huang glanced sideways at the smiling man beside him, walked towards the gold-painted elevator, and said in a low voice, "I'll be staying at the hotel tonight! Also, I need to pay a visit to Manager Yu now!"

  "But Mr. Situ, Manager Yu is currently having a business meeting with Manager Zhanmus! I'm afraid it might be inappropriate! Why don't you sir return to your suite to rest first, and I'll inform you once the meeting is over!"

  The manager of the lobby remembered the direct call made from the office just now by Manager Fang, and couldn't help but propose.

  「Now I need to discuss some matters with Manager Zhanmus! There's nothing wrong, don't transfer any calls in, and don't let anyone disturb me!」

  Situ Huang suddenly stopped walking, his handsome face showing no trace of displeasure, but he said in a low voice, "If you don't want to be fired! And still want to keep this job! Then don't waste any words!"

  "Sorry! I'm very sorry! Mr. Situ!" The lobby manager kept apologizing in fear.

  Kuan has already pressed the elevator button, and the elevator door opened after a few seconds.

  "Ding—"

  Sitong Huang walked straight into the elevator, turned around, and looked ahead calmly.

  Kuan followed him into the elevator, standing behind him in a bodyguard-like stance.

  The elevator door slowly closed, and his arrogant and imposing handsome face, along with his tall and straight figure, finally disappeared from the sight of the crowd at the moment the door closed.

  The manager was already sweating profusely, taking out the handkerchief from his suit's breast pocket to wipe his forehead, "What a close call! It seems Mr. Situ is really someone under Manager Yu!"

  To keep his job, it seems he will have to be more careful in his actions from now on!

  Meanwhile, the elevator finally arrived at the top floor of the hotel.

  Stu Huang stepped out of the elevator. He turned around and walked toward the office at the end of the corridor on the top floor with ease.

  At this moment, however, his lips curled into a smile.

  A man and a woman in the same room—was he about to break the barrier?

  That's quite interesting!

  Stu Huang walked to the office door, reached out and grasped the doorknob, turned it, and pushed the door open directly. He didn't even knock, didn't call out a greeting—his arrogance was truly boundless.

  The moment the door opened, his gaze swept over the man in the office, finally settling on the woman sitting at the desk.

  Her long hair, which had always been neatly coiled, was now gently disperse.

  Dark, lustrous strands fell across her chest, making her seem even more enchanting.

  And her black-rimmed glasses, which she only wears at the headquarters of the Carden Conglomerate, have also been taken off. During her time at this hotel, she transforms into a goddess who makes men even more crazy and obsessed.

  If in Monaco's Monte Carlo gambling city, she was cold and stunningly beautiful, not needing eye contact to easily bewitch men, then here, she is gentle like water, able to make all men kneel at her feet.

  Of course, this is only the case if she is willing.

  And his chief secretary, the number of people who have met her is very few!

  She especially disliked attending those noisy gatherings, and even when a few people managed to see her, they only caught a glimpse of her stiff face. No one knew that behind those black-rimmed glasses, she concealed such a stunningly beautiful face.

  But it was truly fortunate!

  Otherwise, how many rivals would she have had?

  Situ Huang inwardly felt a sense of relief, his smile deepening in his eyes. He ignored the shock and surprise of the man beside him, simply walked up to the two with his hands 插 in his pockets of his western-style pants.

  "Am I bothering you?" he deliberately put on an innocent expression, his tone somewhat sincere.

  Zhan Muxis noticed the unrestrained aura surrounding him and instinctively frowned. He felt that the suddenly appeared man was not an ordinary wealthy young master.

  He gave off an overly dominant impression, though his expression and tone could give people the 错觉.

  "Miss Fan Yu!" Zhan Muxis snapped back to reality, turning his head to look at the woman opposite him, who had been silent the entire time.

  "Hmph!" Yuying heard his shout, but she merely grunted softly. Yet, the smile on her lips remained unchanged, still as charming and gentle as ever.

  She looked up, meeting the innocent gaze of Situ Huang, her voice equally soft, "Sorry! Mr. Zhan Muxi! I think I might have some unexpected matters to attend to here! So, let's wrap up today's discussion!"

  "It's okay! Then let's make it for next time!"

  Although Zhan Muxi felt somewhat disappointed inside, in front of this person he admired, he maintained great composure.

  He stood up from his seat and turned around to leave.

  Suddenly, as if remembering something else, he asked, "Excuse me for being bold! Do you happen to be free tonight, Miss? I would like to invite you for dinner at the hotel tonight!"

  Before she could answer, a man who had been left out of the conversation spoke in a low voice, "I'm afraid I don't have time! She has to be with me from now until tomorrow morning!"

  "Is this clear to you?"

  Situ Huang deliberately provoked, with his handsome face and deep eyes glaring fiercely.

  "..." Zhan Mushi felt a jolt all over his body, realizing how intimidating that gaze was.

  He could only smile awkwardly, nodding at the two, "I'm truly sorry! Since it's like this, then I won't bother you two! Looking forward to seeing you next time!"

  As Zhan Mushi said that, he took her hand and placed a light kiss on her wrist.

  "Beautiful lady!"

  "Looking forward to meeting you next time! Mr. Zhanmus!" Yu Ying didn't get up from her chair, as if she was already accustomed to men's actions like this.

  Kuan also left after Mr. Zhanmus departed.

  "Click—" The office door was gently closed.

  Yuyi instantly suppressed that charming smile, reverting to her usual cold demeanor. She looked up at Sima Huang, only to find him staring at her, his gaze somewhat hostile.

  "Didn't Your Highness have a date with Miss Weiya?" she stood up from the large chair, making way for someone.

  Honestly! What's the matter? Why show up suddenly when there's nothing to do?

  Doesn't he know that this would bother her?

  Why would she take the surname "Fan" when interacting with others? Because he is simply annoying!Situ Huang, the king of the underworld, is really very annoying! But what is hard to understand is that there are still so many women who are obsessed with him!

  This is truly hard to imagine! She really has to doubt what those women see in him?

  They must have turned into mush!

  Situ Huang walked over to her side and sat down on the large chair. With one hand resting on the armrest of the chair, he propped his head and glanced sideways at the cold-faced woman beside him.

  Why is she always in front of him, like this stiff manner?

  "Yu!"Situ Huang suddenly shouted.

  Yu Shadow lowered her head, turned to face him, and gently said, "Yes! Your Highness!"

  "Has your body recovered? Are you not uncomfortable? So you came to the hotel? Or is it that having lunch with me is a very painful thing? Does it make you feel uncomfortable?"

  Simu Huang spoke, his sharp gaze locking her firmly within his eyes.

  "No! Your Highness is overthinking!" Yu Ying said calmly, but her brows tightened instantly.

  It's starting again! Lately, he's been making it increasingly difficult to understand!

  For five years, they had been peaceful! And she, skilled in potion-making, was the master in charge of potions in the organization. Although, her identity was merely to investigate something!

  However, that thing has absolutely nothing to do with me!

  What kind of memory chip nonsense, it's impossible to find! Maybe it was destroyed long ago!

  I originally wanted to leave before, but I was held back by Situ Tianai's wedding.

  Now his sister Situ Tianai has already married in the UK, it seems like everything is over. She just wants to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible and return to her carefree and happy days!

  Because of his recent strange behavior, he feels increasingly dangerous!

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