His brilliant underclassman had just rejected his friend request. Just then, Secretary Zhao walked in with a cup of coffee. He caught a glimpse of his boss's phone—what, someone had actually *rejected* the CEO's friend request? Well, that was a first. “Sir,” Secretary Zhao ventured, “this brilliant underclassman of yours is… quite something.” Huo Sihan scoffed. “Quite something” was one way to put it. She was the first person to ever turn him down. Fine. If she didn’t want to add him, so be it. Huo Sihan took a sip of the coffee, his brow immediately furrowing. “Sir, is the coffee not to your liking? I’ll go make a fresh cup,” Secretary Zhao offered. Huo Sihan suddenly found himself missing the coffee Chi Wan used to make. Hers was the only kind that ever suited his taste. “Write a check for one hundred million dollars,” Huo Sihan said, his face a mask of indifference. “It’s my divorce settlement for Chi Wan.” She claimed she wanted to walk away with nothing, but he didn't believe a word of it. A girl from the countryside who dropped out of school at sixteen—how could she possibly make a living? This was just a ploy, playing hard to get to milk more money out of him. The one-hundred-million-dollar check would be a clean buyout for their three years together. After this, they owed each other nothing. “Yes, sir,” Secretary Zhao nodded. Just then, his phone rang with an incoming call. Secretary Zhao answered it, his face lighting up with surprise. “Sir, great news! The master surgeon known as ‘C’ has accepted our case! She’s agreed to perform the heart surgery for Ms. Chi Jiao!” Known as a medical deity, ‘C’ was a legend in the surgical world, with a waiting list of top billionaires vying for her services. But three years ago, she had vanished without a trace. Now, she was back. Chi Jiao had suffered from a heart condition since childhood, even undergoing chemotherapy, but it had never been cured. Now, by leveraging his immense wealth, Huo Sihan had managed to secure an appointment with ‘C’ for Chi Jiao. The deep crease in Huo Sihan’s brow finally smoothed. A small smile touched his lips. Chi Jiao was going to be saved. … The next day. Chi Wan arrived at Zhongyi Hospital. Suddenly, a group of impeccably trained bodyguards in black suits streamed into the lobby, parting the crowd with formidable efficiency. Chi Wan, along with other onlookers, was pushed to the side. Two young girls next to her started whispering. “What’s going on?” “You don’t know? It’s Chi Jiao, Haicheng’s Red Rose—the principal ballerina. Her heart acted up during practice today, so Mr. Huo brought her in.” “Ah, that explains the army. No wonder it’s such a huge scene when Mr. Huo is involved.” Chi Wan’s eyelashes fluttered. She hadn't expected to run into Huo Sihan and Chi Jiao at the hospital today. “Look, there they are! Mr. Huo and Chi Jiao!” Chi Wan looked up just as Huo Sihan’s tall, handsome figure came into view. He was dressed in a bespoke black suit, exuding an air of noble indifference. Chi Jiao was cradled in his arms. A cluster of doctors and nurses from the hospital surrounded him, treating him and Chi Jiao like the center of the universe. “This way, Mr. Huo, please.” Huo Sihan strode away, holding Chi Jiao. The girls beside her gushed. “Wow, Mr. Huo is so handsome. A total alpha CEO.” “And Chi Jiao is so beautiful and fair, with such a graceful dancer’s aura. They really are the golden couple.” “The powerful, handsome CEO versus the delicate, talented ballerina… oh my god, I’m totally living for their fairytale romance.” Chi Wan and Huo Sihan were secretly married, a fact known only to a few insiders. To the public, he and Chi Jiao were the couple everyone was rooting for. Chi Wan watched the direction Huo Sihan had disappeared. He hadn't even seen her. His eyes were only for Chi Jiao. In their fairytale, she was just a supporting character. Chi Wan gathered herself and followed the appointment number on her phone to VVIP Room 109. Soon, she saw them inside: Huo Sihan and Chi Jiao, along with Chi Haiping and Li Lan. Chi Jiao was already sitting on the hospital bed, flanked by her parents, just like when they were children, treating her like their little princess. Chi Haiping was beaming. “Jiao Jiao, this is wonderful! Mr. Huo managed to get ‘C’ to treat you!” Li Lan was crying with joy. “My dear Jiao Jiao has suffered so much. But it’s all over now. Once ‘C’ heals your heart, you’ll be perfectly healthy. Then you can happily marry Mr. Huo and be his bride.” Chi Jiao gave Huo Sihan a sweet smile. The tall, long-limbed man stood beside her, reaching out to gently stroke her head. The four of them looked like a perfect, loving family. Chi Wan froze in the doorway. She couldn't believe how small the world was. The cardiac surgery her third senior brother had arranged for her… it was for Chi Jiao. The heartwarming scene inside made her eyes sting. Just then, as if sensing something, Huo Sihan turned his head. His deep, dangerous eyes locked directly onto her face. Their gazes collided unexpectedly. Huo Sihan’s eyes narrowed. He strode over to her in a few long steps. “Chi Wan, what are you doing here?” “I…” Chi Wan began. “Are you following me, Chi Wan?” His voice was laced with ice. “…No, I’m not.” Chi Haiping and Li Lan had seen her now. Li Lan’s tone was accusatory. “Wan Wan, why are you here? We’ve managed to get the legendary surgeon ‘C’ to see your sister. Why are you showing up now to cause trouble?” Chi Haiping’s expression soured. “Wan Wan, you’re being so thoughtless. You should leave. Now.” Chi Jiao said nothing, merely glancing at her from the bed with a look of spoiled, radiant victory. Huo Sihan’s imposing figure closed in. He grabbed her slender arm, his voice cold and dismissive. “Still not tired of playing hard to get, Chi Wan? Now you’ve resorted to stalking? Stop wasting my time. Get out of here!”