Although she kept everyone at arm’s length, it was undeniable that she was extremely charming, with countless people secretly or openly in love with her, or even worshipping her. There were even some men who thought themselves clever, trying to play hard to get with her, but they could never escape her sharp, discerning eyes.

　　She had taken psychology as an elective and was highly proficient in it. From Henry Walker’s gaze, she could tell that he truly wanted her to leave. That kind of indifferent, even slightly disdainful attitude was like waving away an annoying fly.

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Chapter 9: The Uncertainties of Life

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　　This made Feifei Owen, who had always had a strong psychological advantage, feel very uncomfortable, making her feel as pitiful as a stray kitten with nowhere to go, wanting to hide from the rain in a house, only to be kicked out.

　　A nameless fire began to burn fiercely in her heart.

　　“First, I am the owner of the house. What does your rental agreement with someone else have to do with me?” Henry Walker said lazily, not taking her anger seriously at all, mimicking her tone: “Second, if you want to exercise your CEO authority, please do it at the company. It’s after work now, and this is still my home. Owen the great CEO, surely you’re not naïve enough to think that just because I became your subordinate, I’ve turned into your slave, at your beck and call? We live in a country where everyone is equal, not a feudal serfdom.”

　　“You…” Feifei Owen was already upset, and now, after being retorted like this, she felt a stifling anger in her chest that she couldn’t swallow. Her beautiful eyes widened, and she glared at him angrily, saying, “I don’t care what kind of arrangement you have with Mr. Carter, in any case, she has now rented the house to me, and I’ve already paid. Now, I have the right to use this house. If you have any issues, you can negotiate with Mr. Carter. Right now, I’m tired and want to rest, so please leave.”

　　“Oh?” Henry Walker leaned against the sofa, looking at her with great interest: “So the great CEO intends to forcibly occupy my home? And even wants to kick out the owner? Heh, let me give you a word of advice: if you know what’s good for you, disappear on your own. Don’t make me angry, or I’ll throw you out myself.”

　　“Throw me out?” Feifei Owen shot to her feet, glaring at Henry Walker and retorted with a cold laugh, “Fine, I, Feifei Owen, will stand right here and see how you throw me out.”

　　“Oh ho~ Getting feisty, are we? Trying to act tough with me?” Henry Walker’s eyes flashed sharply, narrowing slightly: “Since you want to know what it feels like to be thrown out, I’ll grant your wish.” With that, he stood up and began to approach her step by step.

　　“Hey, hey, what are you doing? Don’t you dare! I’ll scream. If you touch me, I’ll call it harassment.” Seeing that he really dared to come closer, Feifei Owen was both furious and a little flustered. However, she was the type who would never back down when others got tough with her.

　　“Go ahead, scream if you want. I don’t care if everyone comes to watch. By the way, I heard you just came back from America? You must like calling the police, right? Might as well call them over. Let the police judge, maybe even invite some media to make a scene.” Henry Walker grabbed her wrist and started pulling her outside, saying disdainfully, “I don’t believe it—just because you’re a ‘sea turtle’ CEO, you think you’re so great? Forcibly occupying someone’s home and still acting so righteous? Let the police decide, let the media talk about it.”

　　Feifei Owen, whose wrist was gripped by him, struggled desperately, her face a mix of shock and anger, shouting furiously, “You, Wang! What do you think you’re doing? You scoundrel, you uncouth thug, let go of me!” With her strength, how could she possibly break free? Her wrist felt like it was caught in an iron clamp—not too much force, but it left her whole body numb and powerless.

　　“Click!” Henry Walker twisted open the door, just about to drag her out. Suddenly, a fair-skinned, still-elegant middle-aged woman appeared at the stairway, wearing glasses and looking gentle, though with dark circles under her eyes. Whether from age or exhaustion, she seemed to have aged a lot compared to five years ago, and looked much more haggard. She seemed about to knock on the door. When the door suddenly opened, she was startled at first, but then cried out in surprise, “Xiao Wang! You—you really came back?”

　　Henry Walker glanced at her and sneered, “Isn’t this Mr. Carter? So you still remember me, Henry Walker? I thought you’d forgotten I even existed.”

　　“Xiao Wang, that’s not… Ai, this is my fault, let me explain.” Rose Carter forced a couple of awkward laughs, then noticed him gripping the girl’s wrist and quickly said, “Xiao Wang, let go of the young lady first, okay? Let’s talk things over. Everyone here has been neighbors for years, always seeing each other—no need to make a scene.”

　　“Nothing to make a scene about. For old times’ sake, I won’t hold this against you. Now, let me make it clear: I’m back, and this house will absolutely not be rented out.” Henry Walker turned his cold face and said, “Miss Owen, you’re not really going to make me use force to kick you out, are you?”