About Betrayal

Under immense pressure, he snatched a major project from the Xie Group. The project was a resounding success, allowing his company to claim a share of the market and lay a solid foundation for future growth.

Gu Yeliang benefited even more. He silenced the shareholders who had questioned him and earned the approval of the head of the Gu Corporation, who gave him more resources. That left him with greater strength for the coming battle over succession.

The key to winning the project was the bid documents he had obtained from Xie Zhiyu's fiancée.

Shen Baili finished reading and stared at the page, speechless. "..."

Were this book's leads really that pathetic? They couldn't win a fair fight, so they resorted to dirty tricks?

And the heroine—a young heiress with everything going for her. What did she see in a selfish, scheming illegitimate son? What did he have to offer?

The way he secretly stole another man's fiancée? His endless scheming? Or the fact that he had his eye on her shares?

Shen Baili kept reading. After several chapters devoted to Gu Yeliang's "moment of glory," Sang Ya called to ask when they could call off her engagement. Gu Yeliang told her not to worry and to leave it to him.

Shen Baili had a feeling it wasn't that simple. She went back through the chapters, searching carefully for clues.

The heroine was sweet and naive, but the hero was anything but simple. How else could he talk her into willingly breaking the law and stealing trade secrets with just a few words?

And had the heroine's chance encounter with Gu Yeliang while he was being bullied really been a coincidence?

**Sang Ya got home at ten that night. As soon as she entered the living room, she spotted her grandfather on the sofa and broke into a bright smile. "Grandpa, why are you still awake?"

Grandpa Sang usually went to bed at nine. If he was still in the living room at this hour, he was clearly waiting for Sang Ya.

Grandpa Sang stroked his granddaughter's head, his tone stern. "I told you to go on a date with Zhiyu. What did you do instead?"

About Betrayal

"I went on a date with a friend." Sang Ya smiled. "We couldn't find the right violin, so we walked around the shops for a while."

Elder Sang looked at her without speaking, as though weighing whether she was telling the truth.

Sang Ya rubbed his shoulders. "Grandpa, why are you still up so late? Were you waiting for me?"

"I won't come home this late next time."

Sang Ya heard him sigh, but this time Elder Sang did not let her brush it off. "Sit down. Grandpa has something to say to you."

Sang Ya's heart raced. She struggled to stay calm, then obediently sat down beside him.

"Tell Grandpa the truth. Is there someone you like?" Elder Sang watched his granddaughter closely.

"I'm engaged to the Xie Family. I wouldn't do anything improper," Sang Ya said nervously.

Blushing, she added, "I... Zhiyu is wonderful."

His granddaughter's flushed face made Elder Sang think she was shy. Even so, he told her earnestly, "Ya Ya, Xie Zhiyu is a responsible man who can be counted on. You won't suffer after you marry him."

"The Xie Family will be there for you in the future."

The Sang Family was marrying above its station with this match, but for his granddaughter's sake, Elder Sang would never back down.

The Xie Family had good values, and its main branch was relatively small. It was nothing like other wealthy families, with their swarms of illegitimate sons and daughters fighting for power.

Xie Zhiyu himself was exceptional. His looks and abilities were both top-notch. Once he took full control of the Xie Family, Sang Ya would be the undisputed lady of the Xie Group.

Marrying into the Xie Family was the best choice for Sang Ya.

Her parents had died young, and she had grown up at his side. She had always had anything she wanted. She was a princess in every sense of the word.

He wanted his little princess to be happy forever.

Sang Ya lowered her eyes and said softly, "The Sang Family and you are both people I can rely on."

Elder Sang said, "Grandpa's getting old. Who knows how much longer I'll be here with you, Ya Ya?"

He knew the Sang Family could be there for Sang Ya only as long as he was alive. So, with the time he had left, he had selfishly found his granddaughter a steadfast protector. He trusted Xie Zhiyu's character.

Marriage was not the only safeguard Elder Sang had put in place for her.

He had sent Sang Ya to intern at the company because he wanted her to become involved in its core operations. Together with the marriage alliance with the Xie Family, that would help her enter the Sang Family's inner circle of power.

Elder Sang intended to train Sang Ya. A princess with untold riches needed power of her own, or someone with designs on her wealth might take it from her.

He had put layer after layer of protection in place for Sang Ya. His devotion to his granddaughter was plain to see.

Sang Ya did not yet fully understand what lay behind his plans, but she knew he wanted what was best for her.

She had a sudden urge to tell him everything. She did not want to see disappointment in his eyes. Once Gu Yeliang took charge of the Gu Family, surely Grandpa would approve of her choice too.

Why marry a man I don't love when I could marry one I love, who loves me back?

Just one more month. After that, I'll tell Grandpa everything.

Elder Sang looked at Sang Ya's young face, seemingly reminded of his eldest son, who had died in the prime of his life.

His granddaughter had his eldest son's eyes and brows, though her temperament and way of doing things were nothing like his. A trace of sorrow passed through Elder Sang's aged, perceptive eyes. He stroked her head fondly. "It's late. Go to bed."

"Don't be late for work tomorrow."

Sang Ya wheedled, "Grandpa, I want to stay home and keep you company. Could I take tomorrow off?"

Elder Sang said, "Grandpa will be home all day. You can keep me company after work."

"Be good, Ya Ya. Work hard. Watch, listen, ask questions, and learn."

Sang Ya knew she could not change his mind. "All right. I'll bring you a present when I get off work."

A smile touched Elder Sang's eyes. "Good. I'll look forward to it."

"Do you have enough spending money? I'll have the butler transfer 500,000 to your account."

"Thank you, Grandpa!" Sang Ya beamed. "You're the best!"

She had had her eye on a handbag for ages, but her allowance had never been enough.

Sang Ya escorted Elder Sang back to his room. Before she left, he reminded her once more, "Work hard. If anyone treats you badly, come home and tell Grandpa."