The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 48 Extreme Pain

"The truth is what you see!" I pushed him away and closed my eyes in pain, "I'm already dirty and don't deserve to be with you anymore!"

"Luo Xue, what are you talking about?!" Zhong Yuxuan grabbed my wrist and said with a hint of panic in his tone, "I don't allow you to say that about yourself!"

"Isn't it? Those photos..." My voice trembled, and I could hardly continue. Those photos were like sharp knives, tearing my last bit of dignity and pride into pieces.

"Those photos are fake, someone deliberately framed you!" Zhong Yuxuan interrupted me and said firmly, "I believe you, Luo Xue, you must believe me!"

His eyes were so sincere, his words were so firm, but I couldn't believe it. I had lost all the evidence, but those photos were irrefutable proof.

"Yuxuan, please go away and stop caring about me." I closed my eyes helplessly, tears rolling down my eyes, "I am no longer worthy of you."

"No, Luo Xue, I won't leave!" Zhong Yuxuan held me tightly in his arms. His arms were so warm, but my heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar, freezing cold. "I love you, Luo Xue, no matter what happens, I will be by your side and will never leave you!"

His love is like a ray of dawn, illuminating my dark world. However, this love also makes me more painful and desperate. I can't let him get involved, and I can't let him give up everything for me.

"Yuxuan, go away and forget me." I pushed him away, turned and ran into the room, closing the door heavily.

I squatted on the ground helplessly, letting the tears flow freely. I hated myself, I hated my incompetence, I hated my weakness, I hated myself for not being able to protect myself, and I couldn't protect the people I loved.

Outside the door, I heard Zhong Yuxuan's anxious calls, each one like a heavy hammer, hitting my heart.

"Luo Xue, open the door and let me in!"

"Luo Xue, listen to my explanation. Things are not what you think!"

"Luo Xue, please, don't torture yourself like this, okay?"

His voice was full of pain and despair, and it made my heart ache. But I didn't dare to open the door. I was afraid to face him and see the disappointment and pain in his eyes.

I don’t know how long I cried like this until Qin Xue came.

"Luo Xue, how are you?" Qin Xue saw my red and swollen eyes and hugged me distressedly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, I will help you."

Her embrace was so warm and reassuring. I buried my head in her shoulder and finally couldn't hold back and cried out loud.

I knew that my life had been completely ruined.

Qin Xue was like a lifeboat, pulling me ashore when I was about to be drowned by the sea of ​​despair. She patted my back gently and comforted me softly, just like when I was a child, no matter what mistakes I made, she would always stand firmly by my side.

"Those photos were all sent by Li Luoyao, right?" Qin Xue pointed out bluntly.

I nodded, tears blurring my eyes again. Who else but her could hate me so much and want to kill me?

"This vicious woman!" Qin Xue clenched her fists angrily, "Why did she do this? Is it just because Brother Yuxuan likes you?"

"I don't know either..." I shook my head helplessly. I could never guess what Li Luoyao was thinking. Maybe she just enjoyed the pleasure of stepping on me.

"Don't worry, I will help you." Qin Xue said firmly, "I will definitely expose her true face and let everyone see her true face!"

I know Qin Xue does what she says. Although she appears to be careless on the surface, she is actually very kind and righteous in her heart. Moreover, she has many connections and knows many people, so maybe she can really help.

However, the development of things is more difficult than we imagined. Zhong Yuxuan is also facing tremendous pressure.

"How long are you going to be stubborn and stubborn?!" Zhong Shuhao angrily threw a stack of newspapers in front of Zhong Yuxuan. The front page headlines of those newspapers were all about me and those photos. The headlines were more eye-catching than the last, and the words were more vicious than the last.

"Dad, those are all fake. Someone deliberately framed Luo Xue!" Zhong Yuxuan suppressed his anger and said word by word.

"Fake? Where's the evidence? How can you prove that she was framed?" Zhong Shuhao pointed at the photos, furious. "Look at what you look like now? For a woman, you even disregarded the reputation of your family?!"

Zhong Yuxuan was silent. He knew that at this moment, any explanation would be pale and powerless.

"You must break off your relationship with her now, immediately, right now!" Zhong Shuhao issued an ultimatum, "Otherwise, don't blame me as a father for being rude!"

Zhong Yuxuan closed his eyes in pain. On one side was the woman he loved deeply, and on the other side was his family. How should he choose?

Seeing Zhong Yuxuan struggling in pain, my heart seemed to be torn into pieces. I couldn't let him bear such heavy pressure for me, and I couldn't let him turn against his family for me.

Qin Xue looked at the pain we were in, and a gleam of determination flashed in her eyes. I knew that she had made up her mind to help us through this difficult time.

"Don't worry, I will definitely find evidence and clear your name!"

Qin Xue has always been very active and always did what she said. She used all her connections to gather information. A few days later, she came to me excitedly and told me that she had found some indirect evidence, which was not enough to convict Li Luoyao, but enough to attract the attention of the police.

"I have sent the evidence to the police anonymously. I believe they will launch an investigation soon." Qin Xue said confidently.

I looked at her with gratitude, and a spark of hope ignited in my heart.

"Luo Xue, you have to believe that good will prevail over evil, and the truth will come out one day." Qin Xue held my hand and encouraged me.

I know that I can't continue to be depressed like this. I can't let Li Luoyao's conspiracy succeed, and I can't let Zhong Yuxuan suffer tremendous pressure because of me.

With Qin Xue's encouragement, I decided to try again. I decided to confront Li Luoyao in person and expose her crimes.

I made an appointment with Li Luoyao to meet in a cafe. She was dressed brightly as always, with a winner's smile on her face.

"Sister, what do you want to talk to me about?" She picked up the coffee gracefully and took a sip.

"Those photos, you took them, right?" I asked bluntly.

Li Luoyao put down the coffee cup, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of cold sneer.

"Sister, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand?"

"How long are you going to pretend?" I suppressed my anger, "Why did you do this? Why did you frame me like this?"

"Framed?" Li Luoyao sneered, "I just revealed the truth. You know what you did."

"What did I do? What on earth did I do to deserve this?" I almost yelled.

"You took away everything from me!" Li Luoyao stood up suddenly, pointed at my nose, and shouted hysterically, "You took away my father's love, you took away Yuxuan's love, and now you want to take away everything that belongs to me!"

"I never thought of taking anything away from you!" I defended myself feebly, "I have always shared Dad's love with you. As for Yuxuan, he chose me himself. I never forced him!"

"That's enough!" Li Luoyao interrupted me, "Don't think I don't know that you approached Yuxuan just for his money! You are just a vain woman!"

"Shut up!" I couldn't stand her slander any longer. "What qualifications do you have to criticize me? You use any means necessary to achieve your goals. You are the most hypocritical and vicious woman!"

Li Luoyao's face turned pale in an instant. She looked at me with gritted teeth, with resentment flashing in her eyes.

"Just wait, I won't let you go!" She said this and turned to leave the cafe.

I slumped in the chair helplessly, my heart aching. I knew this was just the beginning, Li Luoyao's revenge had just begun...

An idea suddenly flashed through my mind, a bold and adventurous idea... Perhaps, I could completely expose Li Luoyao's true face on that occasion...

I returned home in a daze. Qin Xue had been waiting for me. Seeing how haggard I looked, she hugged me in her arms with heartache.

"Luo Xue, don't be afraid, we will find evidence and clear your name."

I shook my head helplessly. Li Luoyao's words were like poisonous needles, piercing my heart. I tried desperately to prove my innocence, but I fell into deeper despair again and again.

"Luoxue, cheer up!" Qin Xue held my face and said firmly, "You can't be defeated like this! The more arrogant Li Luoyao is, the more it shows that she is guilty. We must find her flaws and make her pay the price!"

Qin Xue's words gave me a glimmer of hope. Yes, I can't just give up like this! I have to stand up bravely for myself, for Zhong Yuxuan, and for the truth!

An idea gradually became clear in my mind. I was going to expose Li Luoyao's true face in front of everyone at the family dinner hosted by the Li family!

On the day of the family dinner, many guests gathered. Li Luoyao was dressed in gorgeous clothes and looked radiant. She and Zhong Yuxuan stood together, looking like a perfect couple. I looked at their fake smiles and felt a sense of sadness in my heart.

"Everyone, I'm sorry to bother you." I took a deep breath, picked up the microphone, and walked to the center of the banquet. Everyone's eyes were focused on me, and I felt Li Luoyao's smile stiffen for a moment.

"Today, I want to reveal the truth." My voice was trembling but firm. "Li Luoyao, she is not as kind and innocent as everyone thinks! She embezzled company funds, made illegal investments, and even stole company secrets and sold them to competitors!"

My words were like thunder, exploding in the banquet hall. The guests were talking among themselves and looking at Li Luoyao in disbelief.

"You're talking nonsense!" Li Luoyao turned pale and retorted at the top of her lungs, "What evidence do you have?"

"Evidence? Of course there is!" I took out a USB flash drive from my bag. "It contains all your criminal records, including transfer records, email exchanges, and even videos of you conspiring with other company executives!"

As soon as I finished speaking, several policemen came in. One of them walked up to Li Luoyao and showed his police officer ID.

"Ms. Li, we have received a report that you are suspected of economic crimes. Please come back with us to assist in the investigation."

Li Luoyao's face turned pale in an instant. She tried to escape in panic but was stopped by the police and handcuffed.

“No! This is not true! I didn’t…” Li Luoyao struggled and cried hysterically, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the crowd’s discussions.

I looked at her in disgrace, feeling no pleasure in my heart, only endless sadness. I won, but I was not happy at all. Because I saw that Zhong Yuxuan looked at me with complicated and suspicious eyes... The moment Li Luoyao was taken away by the police, my body seemed to be drained of all strength, and I fell weakly on the chair. The surrounding discussions were buzzing, but I could not hear anything, and there was only a blur in front of my eyes.

"Luo Xue, are you okay?" Qin Xue held my hand worriedly. Her hand was warm and strong, which brought me back to my senses.

I forced a smile and shook my head, "I'm fine, it's just..."

But what? I don't know.

I won, Li Luoyao got the punishment she deserved, and my innocence was proven. But why was there no joy in my heart, only endless exhaustion and emptiness?

I looked around blankly. The guests were still whispering, with surprise, confusion, contempt... all kinds of looks intertwined, making me feel extremely depressed.

Then, my eyes fell on Zhong Yuxuan.

He stood in the crowd, his tall and straight figure seemed particularly lonely. The expression on his face was complicated and difficult to discern, with shock, anger, and... a trace of pain that I couldn't understand.

Our eyes met in the air, but he quickly avoided my sight and turned to leave the banquet hall.

At that moment, my heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and it hurt so much that I could hardly breathe.

I know that even though I have exposed Li Luoyao's true face, the rift between him and me is not so easy to bridge.

He once trusted me and loved me so much, but I disappointed him and made him sad time and time again.

I don't even know if he will still believe me, or still... love me.

"Luo Xue, don't worry, he will understand." Qin Xue seemed to see through my thoughts and comforted me softly.

I smiled bitterly and shook my head, "I don't know, Qin Xue, I really don't know..."

I don’t know what our future will be like. I only know that at this moment, my heart hurts so much…

After the banquet, I refused everyone's company and left the Li family alone. The night breeze was cool, but it couldn't blow away the haze in my heart.

I walked aimlessly on the street, replaying every moment of my time with Zhong Yuxuan in my mind like a movie. Those sweet memories have now turned into sharp knives, ruthlessly torturing my heart.

I didn't know how long I had been walking or where I was until the shrill ring of my cell phone brought me back to reality.

It’s Qin Xue calling.

"Luo Xue, where are you? Are you okay?" Her tone was full of worry.

"I'm fine, just taking a walk outside." I tried to make my voice sound calm.

"Where are you? I'll pick you up."

I hesitated for a moment, but finally told her my location.

Not long after, Qin Xue drove over. She didn't ask anything, but just drove quietly and sent me back to my residence.

"Go to bed early, everything will be fine." Before leaving, she gave me a warm hug.

I nodded, watched her leave, then turned and walked into the empty room.

The room was dark, and my heart, like the night, was filled with confusion and uneasiness.

I walked to the window, looked at the twinkling lights of thousands of homes outside, and finally couldn't help but burst into tears.

I don’t know if the love between Zhong Yuxuan and I can still rekindle the light of hope like these lights in thousands of homes…