I Know Women's Hearts

Bennett, who was furious, surprisingly calmed down when he met the girl's gaze. Although the girl did not explicitly say anything, he understood everything from her attitude.

Sometimes, anger doesn't stem from hatred or disgust, and sometimes, calming down doesn't mean acceptance.

"It's all fake..." Bennett slapped his forehead. "How much did they pay you?"

The girl didn't answer, but silently stood up, packed her things, and prepared to leave, if Bennett didn't stop her.

She initially thought she would be beaten, but things turned out to be far less bad than she had imagined.

In fact, both Bennett and Annie experienced very complex changes in their mindset during this period of time together.

Regardless of Bennett's changing mindset, didn't the girl ever have a similar thought of turning the charade into reality? In fact, she did, and more than once she hoped that it could all become real.

Every girl longs to be the center of attention, and that doesn't come from how much clothing she takes off in public.

During her time with Bennett, she experienced a life she had never lived before, a life she had only seen in movies and television.

It was meticulous—from the details of dining to some daily etiquette, every step had to be correct. Bennett wouldn't yell at her for making the same mistakes again and again, but would patiently tell her how not to embarrass herself in front of others.

It's tedious—what style of clothes to wear in different seasons, what clothes to wear and what outfits to match for gatherings at different times, for different purposes, in different social circles, and even in different social classes... every single one of these things gives girls a headache, and it's actually quite boring!

It's rigid—there are strict rules about what each person can do, say, and move at what time. There are also extremely strict standards for when one can chat with others and when one can only stand next to Bennett. There are no surprises, and there can be no surprises.

But all of this is part of the desirable life, and these many things combine to form the perfect ending for the farm girl in the bedtime story that deceives children and tells them how wonderful the world is.

But this was something Annie couldn't bear, because from the very beginning, it was a deal, a scam.

No matter what clothes she wears, what occasion she stands in, or who she is with, she can never become another person.

She is who she is: a stripper, a girl who needs to make money... a synonym for vulgarity and depravity in the public's perception.

It was all just a dream, and now the dream is over!

After packing her things, the girl walked out of the bedroom and looked at Bennett, who was sitting on the sofa with his head in his hands. Feeling a little guilty, she pursed her lips and said, "Are you sure you don't want to beat me up?"

Bennett didn't even look up this time, nor did he say a word.

The girl looked at him for a while, left the room key, and left with her suitcase.

She only took her own belongings; she left everything else, including the jewelry and accessories Bennett had bought for her, in the room.

Walking on the deserted street, the girl looked up at the not-so-strong sun. The equally weak light made her eyes a little wet. She wiped away her tears, lowered her head, and quickened her pace.

She didn't know if the apartment she had previously rented had already been rented to someone else, and she still had to continue living.

The next day, Qiao Geliman, who had returned to work, ruthlessly "purged" most of the Credit Department, dismissing about twenty employees for various reasons.

The Sabine City branch also held a special meeting to explain the details of the matter and required all grassroots branches to strengthen the training and management of their employees to prevent similar mistakes from happening again.

Following that, Qiao Geliman finished processing the auction documents, and with the bank president's support, he eventually organized a small auction and selected some suitable bidders for the assets.

This included Lin Qi, Lin Qi was the most financially healthy of all the people! After settling everything Lin Qi wrote a heartfelt Thank You Letter letter to Qiao Geliman, expressing his Qiao Geliman for everything Joe Griman had done for him in a precise and quantifiable way, and also inquiring about his injury. Qiao Geliman was very moved and did not forget to call Lin Qi to express his gratitude for his concern.

Putting these minor matters aside, Lin Qi was now beginning preparations for attending the president's celebration ceremony.

This was not a small political meeting; it represented a significant opportunity and qualification for close contact with the country's future rulers, who would be in power for at least six years. He naturally had to be well-prepared.

But now he wasn't sitting in a tailor's studio preparing new clothes, nor was he looking at design drafts in a jeweler's shop. He was on the phone, while fiddling with a book in his hand, a book called "《How to Quickly Integrate into University Social Circles》".

The author of this bestselling book is the daughter of a chaebol director. She grew up surrounded by the Upper Class echelons of society, and the enviable Upper Class was her daily life.

This was a very special girl. Lin Qi got her phone number from the Publishing House and, posing as a book fan, also reached some preliminary agreements for future collaborations.

When attending a celebration held by the president, the female companions of each person are particularly important. Lin Qi did not have such a person by his side, a female companion who could help him open up certain situations without losing face.

His ex-girlfriend wouldn't do; among the women he knows, only Ms. Tracy might meet those requirements.

But Ms. Tracy... was too old and not really suitable to be Lin Qi's companion. Just when he was at his wit's end, he suddenly remembered the book, "《How to Quickly Integrate into University Social Circles》".

Lin Qi casually inquired about the girl's background and finally confirmed that she was qualified. At the same time, her age was also suitable; she was only four years older Lin Qi.

In a comfortable living environment, a difference of three to five years will not be reflected on people's faces.

"This is Wo Delike's residence..." The call was quickly connected, and the person who answered spoke with a very authentic traditional Bayle accent, with some nasal sounds and slight deviations in the pronunciation of certain words.

This pronunciation is rarely heard outside nowadays. Occasionally, some opera singers might use this pronunciation, but otherwise it's very difficult to hear.

"I'm looking for Miss Sai Weiruila; I'm a fan of her books."

The person who answered the phone was the butler of Miss Sai Weiruila, the bestselling author of the book. This was the first time he had heard such an excuse in such a work environment.

However, he did not immediately hang up the phone with a dismissive attitude. Instead, he solemnly inquired about Lin Qi's name and asked him to wait a moment, as it was up to the young lady in the room to decide whether to answer Lin Qi's call.

The reason the butler made this decision was that the telephone at Wo Delike's residence was not a public telephone number. Even the middle and upper classes could not easily obtain this number. Only those of similar or even higher social classes as Wo Delike knew about the telephone number.

These people undoubtedly represent the mainstream of the social mainstream group and are also the core components of society. They are not people that a butler can easily offend, even though the voice sounded very young and his reasons were absurd.

Shortly after, some sounds came from the other end of the phone, and then Lin Qi heard the sound of someone picking up the receiver; it was a girl speaking.

He knew his reasons would be accepted. In fact, from the moment he saw the book, he had a rough idea of some of the girl's traits, such as vanity and a desire for more recognition.

Undoubtedly, a book club is a great starting point.

However, this Miss Sai Weiruila is not just a simple White Swan; she is actually smarter than most girls her age.

Her first words exposed Lin Qi's excuse. "I didn't know I had fans who would call me, Mr. Lin Qi."

People in her social circle wouldn't read her books because they depict ordinary life. Those who do read her books are ordinary people who aspire to be part of her social circle. Their social status and class are even lower, and they can't easily obtain her home phone number. Therefore, she believes this is just an excuse.

But this was indeed a very comforting reason, and she wanted to hear how Lin Qi would answer. Driven by seven parts curiosity, she decided to talk to Lin Qi.

"I've really read your book, and the story is very interesting. Maybe we can turn it into a TV series or a movie?" To deal with Little Girl like this, Lin Qi could easily defeat her with a few simple tricks.

Sai Weiruila doesn't care about the copyright fees for adapting the story; being born into such a family, it's impossible for her to lack money.

What she lacked was the attention and recognition from her family members, as well as the envious glances from her circle of friends.

This is something that cannot be obtained by spending money or by falsifying it; it must come from strangers and from the recognition of society!

If someone requests to adapt one's work, rather than having to pay for the adaptation or hire someone to do so, it undoubtedly proves something to some family members.

Lin Qi touched the girl's heart, and she suddenly became expectant.

"I believe your call wasn't just about this. Tell me your real purpose!" The girl was moved, but she didn't agree immediately. Instead, she asked if there were any conditions.

Lin Qi didn't hide his thoughts either, "I have a social event coming up soon and I'm looking for a suitable female companion. I've read your book and know about your situation. I think you'd be a very suitable candidate!"