Chapter 9: When I Spoil My Pet

Stared at by his icy gaze, Jin Mo felt uncomfortable all over. "I'm sorry, Mr. Tang, I need to go to the bathroom."

Jin Mo just wanted to escape Tang Yan's gaze as quickly as possible. This man knew about her past glory and understood how down-and-out she was now.

The villa had been almost completely demolished. Its original appearance was unrecognizable. Head bowed, Jin Mo rushed into the bathroom and took a deep breath to soothe the sorrow in her heart.

Jin Mo simply thought that Tang Yan was doing this to get revenge on her.

It was true that she had done many excessive things in the past, but all because she liked him.

Jin Mo calmed herself in front of the mirror. Just as she was about to leave, a large hand grabbed her, spun her body around, and pinned her against the cold wall.

The man's icy breath approached. His hand gently caressed Jin Mo's cheek, and his thin lips parted slightly. "What should I do if I suddenly want to keep a pet?"

Jin Mo felt as if she had been struck by lightning; she understood what Tang Yan meant.

After being publicly rejected by Tang Yan, in her rage, she had once said, "I don't actually like you, I just want to keep a pet, and you must obey!"

Jin Mo's throat tightened, her hands pushed against his chest, her head bowed like an ostrich.

"The words you once said, now I am giving them back to you!" A deep and powerful voice exploded by Jin Mo's ear, filled with hatred, unwillingness, and the pleasure of revenge.

Jin Mo's mind went blank. Her heart thudded wildly, yet she felt a crushing sense of humiliation.

Pushing Tang Yan away, Jin Mo didn't care about anything else and fled as if escaping.

Nanny Chen just happened to bump into the hurriedly exiting Jin Mo, "Miss Jin, you..."

Before she could finish, Nanny Chen saw Tang Yan's tall figure also emerging quickly, his face as gloomy as dark clouds.

Ignoring the strange looks from everyone, Jin Mo grabbed her bag and left the villa.

Tang Yan did not stop her but kept his gaze fixed on Jin Mo's retreating figure.

When Jin Mo returned to the office, several colleagues were surprised. Normally, having landed such a big contract, she should be spending the entire day at the villa overseeing the design and decoration.

"Some people are really lucky! Even though she's just a junior interior designer, she could land a project like Blue Mountain Villa, earning a good sum of money, and maybe even catch a wealthy husband," a woman in a tight ruffled dress said sarcastically.

Although she didn't address Jin Mo directly, everyone present knew whom she was insinuating.

"Liu Wei! Stop making snide remarks here. My Momo relies on genuine skills!" Xu Youyou stood up abruptly, glaring at her with fury.

She lightly flicked her hair, all charm and pride, looking down on Xu Youyou, "Please call me Jessica! I did not say names or surnames, how do you know who I am talking about? Do you love fitting the cap?"

"You…"

Xu Youyou, being straightforward, was left speechless with anger by Liu Wei.

With raised eyebrows, Jin Mo walked up to Liu Wei, "Sister Wei, having worked for so many years, you should understand how competitive the interior design industry is. Relying solely on seniority to eat in this field is unrealistic. Instead of badmouthing others, it would be better to face your shortcomings and strive for such an opportunity next time. Good luck."

Liu Wei's face instantly turned green. Jin Mo was implying that she was old, and also incompetent.

Usually, Jin Mo kept a low profile and quiet, Liu Wei thought she would not retort, hence the few sarcastic remarks. Little did she know this 'little bunny' also had moments of temper.

It could only be said that Jin Mo was in a bad mood, and Liu Wei had unfortunately become the target.