She Tangled with the Aristocratic Family

Mary's face was swollen and split open from the slap, trembling in pain, she endured the agony and knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly, and pleaded, "Young Master Long, this woman..."

"What are you to speak to me? You're nothing!" Long Yutian rebuked her coldly.

"Shut up!" Ye Huan knew exactly what to do and also coldly scolded Mary, "Get out!"

"Yes!" Mary quickly scrambled out of the room, knowing that staying even a minute longer could result in another beating.

Ye Huan smiled like a perfect gentleman, "Young Master Long is magnanimous for not lowering himself to her level. There was a small mistake on our part. We need to take back Mandara, and here, I have prepared Jasmine and Rose for you as an apology. Additionally, I'm waiving the fee for the entire event just for you!"

Two enchanting girls emerged from behind Ye Huan, one dressed in a sheer white jasmine flower petal skirt and the other with red hair, in a seductive red leather jacket with rose patterns. They approached from either side and latched onto Long Yushao's arms, with Rose rudely pressing her breast against his arm and sending flirtatious glances.

Long Yutian pushed away the girls in front of him with indifference, "These garish and vulgar women truly disgust me to the core!"

His sensual thin lips curved slightly upward, "Mandara... happens to be my lucky flower, and I have set my sights on her."

Ye Huan's face turned extremely ugly, as he was the true master of this place, having organized the Heaven-Earth Gala himself. Moreover, the few hundred bodyguards around the entire venue were his men... and yet Long Yutian, who had brought only one servant, showed no fear. He even beat up members of the Russian EK Party just minutes ago, despite being so close to the shores of Russia.

Long Yutian, the CEO of Longteng International, was someone all the top jewelers in the world dared not offend, for he held a secret lifeline — the source of top-tier diamonds was entirely monopolized by his Long Family. However, this arrogantly rich playboy was now seemingly in a weak position. For a moment, Ye Huan contemplated confronting him... but after a long pause, he restrained himself.

"Heh, Young Master Long, do me a favor," Ye Huan's smile had become quite stiff.

Long Yutian nonchalantly snapped his fingers, and immediately a manservant in a black tailcoat approached, respectfully inquiring, "Master, what do you wish?"

"Monica, bring out our gift," Long Yutian commanded.

"As you wish, Master!"

Monica turned and left, returning in no time with a tray in hand. In the center of the tray was a square metallic combination safe. Monica, with white-gloved hands, elegantly unlocked the meticulous combination and lifted the lid of the box. In that instant, a beam of intense, dazzling light burst forth, illuminating the shocked gazes of everyone present.

Those were diamonds of full luster, sparkling under the light with blinding brilliance...

While everyone was still in a daze, Long Yutian closed the safe's lid and suavely pushed it across to Ye Huan.

"Mandara is mine, and these diamonds are just a small token of my appreciation," he said.

At a cursory glance, there were no less than a hundred diamonds. Ye Huan, an expert in gem and jade appraisal, estimated that each diamond was worth at least several hundred thousand, if not millions. The collection was worth a fortune.

Rumors had it that the Long Family had recently acquired diamond veins in Africa as large as nations themselves and were secretly mining diamonds. It seemed these rumors were indeed true.

Ye Huan turned his gaze to the frightened girl named Mandara. Among all the exquisite beauties present, she really did not stand out, with a petite and slender figure, a not-so-voluptuous chest, and seemed almost too frail to withstand a breeze; she hardly exuded any allure.

Yet, it was this unremarkable girl that compelled this scion of the Golden Diamond level to spend a fortune. The atmosphere was incredibly eerie.

Ye Huan's expression grew uglier. He was tempted by the prospect of the huge diamond, but he didn't dare touch Long Yutian! However, letting the girl go would be an endless source of trouble.

As a seasoned veteran of these kinds of dealings and the big boss of the Heaven-Earth Gala, he thought beyond immediate profits. Gradually, his composure returned, and his smile regained its ease.

"Fine! Since Young Master Long has made such a statement, I owe you a favor. I'll take the risk—Mandara is yours tonight, but I can't accept these diamonds..."

Long Yutian dropped his head, slowly rotating the black Dragon Ring, the evil dragon's eye flickering with a cold glint. His deep voice, composed yet intimidating, said:

"No, I think you misunderstand! I don't want her just for tonight, but for the entire duration..."

"Young Master Long, that's not within my power to decide. I need to discuss it with her as well..."

"That's your problem..."

Ye Huan said with a smile, "Just now, we were merely doling out a customary punishment, without harming her too deeply. I'll go call a doctor now..."

Now, Xia Yanxin was merely a pet in Long Yutian's hands, bought for a billion in huge diamonds, and without the master's word, no one dared to touch her. To touch his pet was akin to slapping his face. Ye Huan was well aware of this principle. He wouldn't have taken such a gamble to clarify Xia Yanxin's dubious background publicly. At least for now, he wouldn't touch Xia Yanxin in his presence.

"There's no need. I'll take her with me. I just hope that Boss Ye will afford me some consideration. Whoever dares to touch this woman in the future will be making an enemy of me, Long Yutian..." Long Yutian tilted up his chin, his dark eyes as cold as the depths of the sea and tinged with a trace of anger.

"Not anymore, I assure you..." Ye Huan answered respectfully.

Monica quietly stepped forward to untie Xia Yanxin...

Long Yutian stood a step away, his gaze darkly fixed on her, his facial expression inscrutable.