My Ceo Husband is Sworn Enemy

Chapter 456: Chapter 456: His Ruthlessness
 

Hearing this, I couldn’t help but take a closer look at the piano, a pure white one. Judging from the paint finish and brand, it must be imported and high-end.

“Is this for Lin Anqi?”

The workers placed the piano in the living room by the window.

Indeed, the addition of a piano instantly filled the vast living room with an artistic ambiance, significantly upgrading its grandeur.

The maid answered me with a smile,

“Yes! The second miss is an art student and is said to play the piano very well. Mr. Louis loves her deeply, so he gifted her this expensive piano.”

With a teacup in hand, I remarked with emotion,

“He really treats her well.”

This sigh came from the heart.

When I first married Gu Yuanzhou, he treated me very well too.

But his kindness, compared to Lin Anqi’s treatment, suddenly seemed much cheaper.

Envy was evident in the maid’s eyes,

“It’s more than just good! I’ve also heard that Mr. Louis spent a huge sum buying this island and villa. It’s especially for Miss Lin to rest during her pregnancy. He said the city air is not good, too much dust and too much noise. This private island is just perfect for the second miss to live on. Don’t underestimate this island; there’s a farm on the west side, and he’s hired people to raise poultry and grow green, eco-friendly vegetables, all prepared for the second miss.”

“Since the second miss has been rather delicate from a young age, apart from organic vegetables, she won’t eat anything else. So, owning this island has solved that problem.”

“Oh, that must be true love!”

“Mr. Louis truly dotes on the second miss. I’ve heard he’s also specially booked the most expensive maternity center in A City, arranging for two top-rated maternity nurses, all to ensure the second miss doesn’t suffer the slightest inconvenience.”

“Oh!”

I continued to drink my tea, putting on an air of composure.

I used to think he was in love with Ye Mengyan.

Now, compared to Lin Anqi, I realize how insignificant his affection for Ye Mengyan was.

The servants continued to be busy; they tidied up the living room, arranged flowers, and moved green plants.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Each focused on their duties and discussed the romance between Gu Yuanzhou and Lin Anqi.

Indeed, in their eyes, Gu Yuanzhou’s various kindnesses toward Lin Anqi were probably the epitome of love.

I sat on the couch, quietly drinking my tea and browsing on my phone.

“Why do you think Louis is so in love with Miss Lin?”

“Isn’t it obvious? Not only is Miss Lin beautiful, but she’s also exceptionally kind. And with Director Lin’s net worth of hundreds of billions and no sons, which man wouldn’t be tempted by that fortune?”

“But, I think it’s not right to talk about Mr. Louis like that. He’s quite capable on his own and doesn’t want to depend on Director Lin’s wealth.”

“We haven’t seen Mr. Louis owning any substantial properties, have we?”

“A few nights ago, several large ships came, and those men carried weapons in the middle of the night… Only Mr. Louis dealt with them alone. Also, I’ve heard that Mr. Louis manages many of Director Lin’s businesses! Although Director Lin doesn’t have a son, Louis is more like a son to him!”

I absorbed every word of their lively discussion without missing a single one.

Perhaps what my ears heard was the real truth!

After multiple cups of tea and still no sign of Lin Nansheng’s return, I felt bored and wandered into the back garden.

Along the north fence, a large patch of wisteria flowers was in full bloom this season.

Underneath the flowers was a white swing.

This swing reminded me of the time I lived in Golden Bay, where the backyard also had a similar swing.

Those wonderful times slowly filled me with nostalgia.

Without much thought, I sat down on the swing, holding onto the ropes and gently swaying, looking up at the blue sky above.

For a moment, it was as if I had returned to the past.

Just as I was immersed in those fond memories, the voice of a servant snapped me out of my daydream.

“You can’t sit on this swing!”

I looked up and saw a thin woman; from the uniform she wore, I could tell she was also one of the servants here.

But unlike the other maids, she was older with slanted eyes, a somewhat fierce face, and when she looked at people, she had an air of superiority.

“Oh? Why can’t I sit?”

“This swing was specially installed by Mr. Louis for Miss Lin, no one else is allowed to sit on it.”

“Oh, okay then!”

Indeed, it was a bit of a letdown; had I known it was made by Gu Yuanzhou for Lin Anqi, I wouldn’t have sat on it.

It seemed I also lost interest in the garden, so I went straight into the inner hall.

With nothing better to do, I walked further inside…

At the end of the first floor, there were two newly renovated nursery rooms.

The nurseries were decorated with a childlike charm: blue skies, mushrooms, colorful clouds, and the little wardrobes and cradles were all installed.

It gave off a healing sensation, and as I wandered through, I reached out to touch the small hot air balloons and dolls hanging on the walls.

That’s when I realized there were two such children’s rooms, one predominantly blue and the other pink.

Both rooms were about the same size, and the furniture was from the same brand.

Even the windows were identical.

In my confusion, I happened to see a maid cleaning the area, so I curiously asked,

“Why are there two identical nurseries?”

“Oh, it’s probably because twins are expected!”

“Oh!”

Twins, is it?

A boy and a girl – was Gu Yuanzhou thinking of having both a son and a daughter in one go?

This man really knew how to plan.

As I was lost in thought, footsteps approached from behind.

That steady stride seemed to step directly on my heart, and without turning around, I knew who it was.

Only a man like him could have such a powerful presence.

His gaze felt sharp against my back, like a blade.

I didn’t turn around, pretending to casually walk a few steps forward…

Just as I reached the corner, the sensation from behind vanished.

He hadn’t followed, had he?

After a brief pause, I glanced back.

Indeed, he hadn’t followed.

I breathed a sigh of relief, then looked back again, only to see Gu Yuanzhou and Lin Nansheng walking towards the study—a firm and upright figure of his back left for me.

After he left, my apprehensions eased, and I stepped out.

To my surprise, just a few steps out, Lin Nansheng, who had turned back, spotted me. “Xiaoyun, you’re here?”

I smiled and nodded at him, “Yes, Uncle Lin, am I early?”

“Not at all, not at all. How can you be early to your maternal home? You can come anytime. By the way… your timing is perfect, Afang, take the young miss to visit the bedroom on the right. If she has any requirements, feel free to mention them.”

“Yes, sir!”

I looked at this Afang, the same one with the fierce cat’s-eye look…

Her attitude towards Lin Nansheng was extremely respectful, but when she looked at me, there seemed to be an inexplicably hostile vibe.

“Young miss, this way, please!”

“Uh, Uncle Lin, why should I visit the room on the right?”

It was then that Lin Nansheng explained to me, “This villa is mirror-imaged, left and right. The one on the left side is for Anqi and her husband to live in. The one on the right side is yours; you can move back in anytime. I see you’re also pregnant, why not move back in?”

Lin Nansheng’s arrangement was flawless, it made me feel unexpectedly favored…

“Uncle Lin, do you have the authority over this house?”

“Of course I do. How could I not have a say over a house I bought?”