The Catherine of the past was cold and fierce toward him, but he knew that in her heart, she actually cared for and minded him.
However, this situation was within reason.
After all, the transformation of identity had come a bit too suddenly.
A trace of desolation flashed in Su Chen's eyes.
Catherine also saw that trace of loneliness in Su Chen's eyes.
A sudden, inexplicable pain struck her heart.
"Su Chen…" Just as Su Chen was about to reach the corner, Catherine finally called out.
Hearing Catherine call his name, Su Chen immediately turned around, ran back to her side, and hugged her tightly.
Catherine's body stiffened slightly, but at last, she slowly extended her arms and embraced Su Chen as well.
Although it was just a simple hug.
Its meaning was entirely different.
It signified that the estrangement produced by the change of identity between the two was dissipating.
Su Chen gazed affectionately at Catherine and said, "Nana, I've suddenly made a decision."
"What is it?" asked Catherine.
"I want to set you free. From now on, you are free. You do not belong to the Boss; you are yourself, free to decide your own comings and goings," Su Chen said.
When Catherine heard Su Chen utter these two words.
Her body suddenly began to tremble violently.
Yet, they were something she had long yearned for.
She had thought that she was doomed to live under the Boss's shadow for her entire life.
Yet unexpectedly, one day, she would attain freedom.
Tears streamed down from Catherine's azure eyes.
"What's the matter, Nana? Are you not happy?" Su Chen asked.
Catherine wiped her eyes and nodded vigorously.
Of course, she was happy. How could she not be?
Everyone wishes to have the right to choose.
Even if she wanted to stay with Su Chen.
She hoped to be free.
If one loses their freedom.
Then no matter how much wealth they have, they're still uneasy.
The two embraced once more.
After a long while, Su Chen gently placed his hands on Catherine's shoulders and said earnestly, "Now, I want to hire you as the housekeeper of my estate. Will you accept?"
"I will!" Catherine nodded vigorously.
Although the job was the same as before.
The feeling was different now.
Previously, she was just an object owned by the Boss.
The Boss could dispose of her at will.
But now, she was employed by Su Chen to manage the estate.
She had the right to refuse and also the option to resign.
This was a fundamental change.
Catherine cried her heart out.
You see, in Su Chen's memory,
Catherine had always been the type to appear cold and cool, as if she cared about nothing other than the Boss's orders.
But even a cold Catherine was still a woman.
And had her vulnerable moments.
Tears were indeed a release from utter desolation.
"Don't cry, if people found out that the great Pandora is sniffling, they'd die laughing," Su Chen gently wiped away Catherine's tears.
This was the happiest day of her life.
In the evening, a dinner party was held.
Su Chen's first dinner party after taking office.
It was still the long dining table.
Seated at the table were Buddha's women.
The only difference was that now, Su Chen sat in the chairman's seat.
And the number of women had changed too.
From eighteen, it had dropped to ten.
But, even with just the remaining ten,
It was still an incredibly beautiful scene.
Looking at the diverse array of women, who were even graceful in their eating, Su Chen found it a delight to the eyes.
Just watching them eat was already a very comfortable experience.
It was clear the women had put effort into their appearances.
Each of them wore a relaxed expression on their face.
It seemed, the way they used to live was really too oppressive.
Though they still stayed at the estate,
The difference was, Su Chen had promised them they could leave anytime they wished if they wanted to.
This sense of choice made them feel comfortable.
After dinner, Su Chen left the estate.
This left the carefully dressed women somewhat disappointed.
It felt like all their effort was for nothing.
"Is my dress not pretty enough?"
"Or did I not apply my makeup well?"
"Does he not like our type?"
The women guessed in their hearts.
After all, Su Chen had just taken possession of them, one would expect him to stay in the villa, enjoying his spoils of war.
Why did Su Chen leave?
Naturally, it was because he had made a promise to Horses' Fortune.
He knew the Bloody Widow's temperament all too well.
She really might have cut up Horses' Fortune.
Whether it was the front door or the back, they were both blocked by people.
A not-so-tall woman, with her hands behind her back, slowly walked into the bar.
When the woman entered the bar, everyone inside showed a look of fear on their faces.
Especially the bar staff.
They recognized this woman.
Although she seemed harmless to humans and animals.
But in reality, beneath that seemingly harmless exterior, a demon lurked.
As for Horses' Fortune, it was as if he didn't see her, still sitting on the sofa with his leg confidently crossed, looking smug.
The woman with the baby face, yet extremely malicious at heart, was none other than the Bloody Widow.
Bloody Widow, with her hands behind her back, in little leather boots, clacked towards Horses' Fortune.
"Yo, Widow sis, long time no see, huh?" Backed by Su Chen, Horses' Fortune was not only unafraid of the Bloody Widow but even actively greeted her.
Bloody Widow walked over to the opposite side of Horses' Fortune, directly stepping one foot onto the coffee table.
Then she said with a sly smile, "Yo, Horses' Fortune, have you eaten the heart of a bear and the gallbladder of a leopard? I haven't even come looking for you, and you dare to ask to meet me? Are you ready to be chopped up and lose a hundred pounds of flesh?"
Honestly, seeing the Bloody Widow's signature smile, Horses' Fortune did feel somewhat uneasy.
Horses' Fortune secretly swallowed his saliva, then forcefully calmed himself and said, "Bloody Widow, I call and you just show up, what, are you ready to become my wife?"
If it weren't for Su Chen's backing, Horses' Fortune wouldn't dare to say such words to the Bloody Widow.