Chapter 7 Are You Trying to Sabotage Me?

Evander stared at the screen, his emotions boiling over as he read the trending article on the internet. His hands clenched tightly into fists as he shouted, "Senna Zhang!"

A voice responded to his shout. "What's with all the shouting?"

Evander's gaze fixated on the woman who had just entered, her face still displaying calmness. There was no hint of regret that she had committed a grave mistake.

"You dare return to this mansion after tarnishing my reputation?" Evander retorted sharply.

"Tarnishing your reputation? I've just arrived. Husband, why don't you check the mirror and see for yourself if there's any tarnishing?" Senna replied casually.

Evander's emotions surged even more. "Senna Zhang, is this an appropriate time for you to joke like this?" His face darkened further, causing even the head butler and security guards to tremble under the cold pressure.

Senna remained unfazed, even managing a smile. "Husband, why so serious? Rumors like these will pass. Besides, who doesn't know about my relationship with President Yan?"

"Senna Zhang, did you plan this deliberately to undermine me? Asking someone to take photos of your affair and send them to the paparazzi? Senna, have you not thought about the consequences for the Qin family?" Evander's tone was accusatory.

"What would I gain from doing that? Evander, you're overreacting," Senna replied calmly.

"Senna Zhang, from now on, you must listen and refrain from meeting President Yan, let alone engaging in embarrassing affairs," Evander demanded sternly.

Senna laughed bitterly at his warning, then responded, "As long as you're still involved with your lover, you have no right to dictate my romantic life."

Senna strode past him casually. "Senna, I'm not done talking yet. This is about—"

"I know, you want to say that you've brought your sweetheart to this house, right?"

"How did you know?" Evander looked at her in surprise.

"Just a wife's intuition," Senna replied with a tight smile. "Whether you bring one woman or make her your second wife through illegal marriage, I don't care as long as you don't interfere with my private life."

Senna stared coldly and hatefully at Evander. She lifted her foot to leave again, but once more she was stopped.

"Don't forget your promise to help Belinda," Evander reminded her.

"Young Master Qin, so impatient? Relax, I'll keep my promise. Is there anything else you want to say before I leave?" Senna asked, ensuring clarity.

"No."

"Okay." Senna nodded and then turned to the Head Butler. "You, come with me!"

"Why are you taking the Head Butler?" Evander asked suspiciously.

"Young Master Qin, this doesn't concern you. If you're unwilling to lend me your mansion's Head Butler, so be it. I'll just contact the Zhang family for assistance."

"Head Butler, go and do what Senna Zhang wants!" Evander ordered.

"Yes, Young Master."

The Head Butler followed Senna, while Evander kept his gaze fixed on them. His suspicion deepened, especially when he saw them engaged in what seemed like a serious discussion.

"What is that woman really planning?" Evander wondered.

The Head Butler's phone, which Evander was still holding, rang loudly, filling the room with its sound. Evander answered the call promptly.

"Young Master, we've located Madam. She—"

"Too late, she's already home now. You'll receive your punishment tomorrow!"

"No, Young Master, we—"

Evander didn't want to hear any protests. He ended the call abruptly.

He turned to the security guard. "Why are you still here? Return to your post."

The security guard promptly left without protest.

***

"Madam, are you sure about doing this?" the Head Butler asked hesitantly. "Shouldn't you discuss this with Young Master first?"

"This is a minor issue. Why should I involve my husband in this matter? I'm still the Madam of this residence; don't I have a say in this house?" Senna gazed firmly at the Head Butler.

"No, it's not like that."

"In that case, assist me now. Prepare another room for me, if necessary, the one farthest from the main bedroom and my husband's mistress."

The Head Butler hesitated to act immediately. "Why? Are you only obeying orders from your husband?"

"Young Madam, wouldn't it be better if you stayed in the main bedroom? The Young Master even allows you this privilege and makes his lover sleep in the guest room. He still respects you. Perhaps, there's still a way for both of you to become a real couple."

Maya only smiled coldly. "Head Butler, even though he's kind to me now, there's no guarantee he won't kick me out, not just from the main bedroom, but possibly from this mansion."

"Please just follow the order I gave you! After that, come and show me the location of the room!" Senna exuded an intimidating aura of a dignified woman.

"V-Very well, Young Madam." The Head Butler turned to leave. "Why do both Young Master and Young Madam have such terrifying auras?" he muttered to himself.

Senna faintly heard what the butler said, but she didn't intend to clarify. She immediately began unpacking all neatly arranged clothes in the closet.

Suddenly, Evander burst into the room. "What are you doing? Why are you suddenly moving rooms?"

"Did the Head Butler complain to you? How loyal of him!" Maya sneered.

Her hands were still folding her clothes.

Evander ignored the mockery and continued speaking. "Senna, you should have discussed this with me first instead of just—"

"Did you discuss with me before bringing your lover to this mansion?" Senna retorted.

"You said you didn't care, but you're sulking and moving rooms just because of that? If you don't like it, just say so."

"Are you going to evict her when I say I don't like it?" Senna replied sarcastically.

Evander didn't immediately respond to Senna.

"Don't worry. I'm serious when I say I won't interfere in your private affairs. In fact, I'm giving you something good—you can sleep here with your lover. Isn't she also going to occupy this room?"

"You don't need to go that far. Your position as Madam in this residence still belongs to you until the contract ends."

"True, but I don't want a status that will eventually belong to someone else."

Senna zipped up her suitcase after packing her clothes. "You can bring your woman here now and enjoy a beautiful night without any disturbance."

Senna grabbed her suitcase; she walked past Evander, who was standing next to the door. Suddenly, his hand caught her arm.

"Evander, what is this? Let go of my arm!" Senna shouted.

However, Evander refused to let go. Senna suddenly thought of an idea. A smile formed on Senna's lips. "This is payback for embarrassing me!"