Chapter 400: Chapter 400 Let’s Get Married (22) Chapter 400: Chapter 400 Let’s Get Married (22) “Dad!” Lu Kexin couldn’t believe it, “Dad, what do you mean by this?”
Lu Jingtian glanced at Lu Wanwan and forced a smile, “Wanwan, this villa has been transferred to your name, the paperwork is being processed.”
When he said these words, he couldn’t hide the forced joy from his voice.
A perfectly good mansion, possibly the most valuable thing he owned after Jin’an.
Yet Gu Annan had used Jin’an to threaten him, demanding he return the villa to Lu Wanwan.
Of course, he was reluctant, but the thought of Jin’an crumbling and the possibility of him ending up in prison, especially if he refused Gu Annan’s request–with a nearly 99% certainty because, if Gu Annan wished, he could surely uncover those shady deals–
He realized that, by then, even if the house was in his name, it couldn’t escape being auctioned off by the banks.
So now, it seemed best to give it to Lu Wanwan as a favor; perhaps moved by the gesture, she might become more cooperative in the future.
After all, he was her father.
Anyway, he was still rightfully the chairman of Jin’an, and a child like Lu Wanwan couldn’t threaten his position.
“Kexin, go pack your things,” Lu Jingtian said sternly.
Lu Kexin, unwilling to accept this, turned her head toward Lin Yu.
Now that even this villa had been given to Lu Wanwan, she feared that her father would do anything to please Lu Wanwan.
If Lu Wanwan always looked down upon her and her mother, would their father divorce their mother and kick them out of the house?
Thinking of how her father could be so hard-hearted toward his biological daughter Lu Wanwan, she couldn’t help worrying that he might do the same to them in the future for the sake of his career.
“Jingtian,” Lin Yu was both shocked and angry, “how could you do this!”
Her compliance had limits; she could compromise, but not unconditionally.
They had appeased Lu Wanwan because Jin’an was still a cash cow when alive.
But that didn’t mean they could afford to lose everything they had now.
Lin Yu knew all too well how much Lu Wanwan despised her; today, she had reclaimed the Gu family’s old house and driven them out. Tomorrow, she might demand Lu Jingtian divorce her.
After all, she and Lu Kexin had lost their shares in Jin’an; how much further would they be pushed?
At this thought, Lin Yu couldn’t remain calm any longer.
“The matter is already decided,” Lu Jingtian said, his glance silencing her.
“Decided? Did you even ask me?” Lin Yu was getting frantic, “I am your lawful wife, how can you decide on something so significant without telling me in advance?”
Now that there was no turning back, Lu Jingtian wasn’t going to change his mind at this point.
“It was what Ye Jing left behind, giving it to Wanwan isn’t wrong. We can discuss other matters later, don’t argue with me about this now,” Lu Jingtian scolded quietly.
“Ye Jing.” Lin Yu calmed somewhat when this name was mentioned.
She gave Lu Jingtian a meaningful look.
“Fine, Ye Jing…” Lin Yu scoffed coldly, “Alright, if Ye Jing is looking down from heaven, she might forgive you.”
Lu Wanwan turned her head, puzzled, “Forgive what?”
A flicker of panic crossed Lu Jingtian’s eyes as he gaped at Lin Yu.
Lin Yu looked at Lu Jingtian and said deliberately, “Of course… forgiving your dad for neglecting you all these years, which is why he’s compensating you all at once today.”
“Yes, Wanwan, dad has indeed neglected you over the years, and he knows he was wrong,” Lu Jingtian rushed to say.