The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen ran in the night, with footsteps chasing them. They turned into an alley, and Huo Yanshen suddenly grabbed Su Wanwan and protected her behind him.

"Hush," he whispered. "Be quiet."

The two held their breath and listened to the footsteps of the pursuers gradually fading away. They didn't breathe a sigh of relief until they were sure they were safe.

"We have to get out of here quickly," Huo Yanshen said, holding Su Wanwan's hand tightly, "Are you okay?"

Su Wanwan nodded. Although her face was pale, her eyes were firm. "I'm fine. Let's go."

The two walked out of the alley cautiously, intending to find a safe place to hide temporarily. At this moment, a black car suddenly stopped in front of them.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing a familiar face - Uncle Zhang, Mr. Huo's butler.

"Master, Miss Su," Uncle Zhang said anxiously, "get in the car quickly, the old man wants to see you."

Huo Yanshen and Su Wanwan looked at each other and saw the hesitation and vigilance in each other's eyes.

"Uncle Zhang," Huo Yanshen asked cautiously, "how did father know we were here?"

Uncle Zhang sighed, "Master, now is not the time to explain. You have been targeted. If you don't leave now, it will be too late."

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from a distance. Huo Yanshen gritted his teeth and made a decision: "Okay, we will go with you."

The car sped away from the scene. Su Wanwan nervously looked at the scenery rapidly receding outside the window, feeling filled with uneasiness.

"Huo Yanshen," she whispered, "Does your father... know about us?"

Huo Yanshen held her hand and said, "Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will protect you and the child."

An hour later, the car drove into the Huo family mansion. Su Wanwan was surprised to find that the entire mansion was surrounded by numerous bodyguards and was under strict security.

Mr. Huo was waiting for them in the study. When Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen walked in, the old man's sharp eyes immediately fell on them.

"You are finally back," Mr. Huo said coldly, "Do you know how dangerous it is outside?"

Huo Yanshen took a step forward and stood in front of Su Wanwan: "Father, what do you know?"

The old man snorted coldly: "Of course I know. The Phoenix Project, Cheng Yuan, and... your children."

Su Wanwan took a breath and subconsciously protected her abdomen. Huo Yanshen's expression also became solemn.

"Father, this is our private matter," Huo Yanshen said, "Please don't interfere."

"Private matter?" The old man raised his voice. "What do you think is a private matter in this situation? The entire Huo family has been caught up in this storm!"

He stood up and walked to Su Wanwan: "Miss Su, I have to say that you disappoint me. You took advantage of my son's feelings and even got pregnant with his child..."

"Father!" Huo Yanshen interrupted sternly, "Please don't insult Wanwan. This child is our joint decision."

The old man looked at the two of them and suddenly showed a trace of fatigue: "Do you really think that you two can fight against the entire 'Phoenix Project'?"

Su Wanwan mustered up the courage to speak: "Uncle Huo, we just want to find out the truth and seek justice for my father."

The old man sighed: "Find out the truth? Do you know what kind of behemoth you are facing?"

He walked back to the desk and took out a document: "This is the result of my investigation. The forces involved behind the Phoenix Project are far more powerful than you think."

Huo Yanshen took the document and quickly glanced through it. His expression became more and more serious.

"This... this is impossible," he muttered, "Even the top leaders of the country..."

The old man nodded: "Do you understand now? This is not something you two can fight against."

Su Wanwan felt dizzy and had to hold on to a chair to stand. Huo Yanshen quickly supported her and asked with concern: "Are you okay?"

The old man looked at this scene, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He was silent for a moment, and then said: "I have a suggestion."

Huo Yanshen looked at his father warily: "What's the proposal?"

"You should get married immediately," the old man said, "I will arrange for you to go abroad and find a safe place to give birth. When the storm is over, I will come back to continue the investigation."

Su Wanwan looked at the old man in shock: "Uncle Huo, what are you doing..."

"This is the best way to protect you," the old man interrupted her, "Once you become official members of the Huo family, those people will not dare to act rashly."

Huo Yan frowned: "Father, haven't you always been against me and Wanwan being together? Why now..."

The old man sighed: "The situation has changed. Now, your safety is the most important thing. And..." His eyes fell on Su Wanwan's abdomen, "After all, he is my grandson."

Su Wanwan felt a complex emotion surge in her heart. She didn't know how to respond to this sudden proposal.

Huo Yanshen seemed to sense her hesitation and said softly, "Wanwan, let's go out and talk."

The two walked out of the study and came to the garden. It was dark, but the lights in the garden illuminated everything.

"What do you think?" Huo Yanshen asked softly.

Su Wanwan was silent for a while, then said, “I don’t know, Huo Yanshen. This all came too suddenly. Getting married… This is something we have never considered before.”

Huo Yanshen held her hand and said, "I know this is sudden. But Wanwan, I love you. Even without these external pressures, I hope to spend my life with you."

Su Wanwan looked up at Huo Yanshen's eyes and saw the sincerity and determination in them. She felt a warm current surge in her heart.

"But," she hesitated, "if we leave like this, then what about father..."

Huo Yanshen gently stroked her cheek: "We are not running away, but preparing for the future. Once the child is born safely, we will come back to continue the investigation. I promise you."

Su Wanwan took a deep breath and finally nodded: "Okay, I believe you."

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came. Uncle Zhang hurried over with a serious face: "Master, Miss, it's bad! Cheng Yuan's people have found this place!"

Huo Yanshen immediately became alert: "How do they know we are here?"

Uncle Zhang shook his head. “I don’t know, but they have surrounded the whole house. The old man is dealing with them.”

Huo Yan gritted his teeth: "It seems we have no choice. Wanwan, do you believe me?"

Su Wanwan nodded firmly: "I believe you."

"Then follow me," Huo Yanshen said, pulling Su Wanwan's hand. "Uncle Zhang, please tell father that we accept his proposal. But we need to handle it in our own way."

Uncle Zhang seemed to understand something and nodded: "I understand, Master. I wish you peace."

Huo Yanshen led Su Wanwan through the garden quickly and came to a hidden small door. He entered the password and the door opened silently.

"This is a secret passage," Huo Yanshen explained, "which leads directly out of the city. We have to leave quickly."

Su Wanwan followed Huo Yanshen into the passage, feeling nervous and excited. She knew that from this moment on, their lives would completely change.