roccoschili Chapter 83 Past Life Debts
Chapter 83 Past Life Debts
Lin Chuyue sat alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a warm cup of coffee in her hand. Her gaze fell on the city shrouded in night outside the window, and memories surged like a tide, washing over the corners of her mind that she had kept closed off since her rebirth.
That was on her twentieth birthday. Her father, Lin Zhengguo, personally called her into his study, his tone filled with relief and anticipation: "Chuyue, the Gu family has agreed to our marriage. I have already arranged your marriage with Gu Yanchuan with Uncle Gu."
Lin Chuyue was somewhat taken aback. She had known Gu Yanchuan since childhood. Although they weren't particularly close, they would occasionally bump into each other at family gatherings. He was a man of few words, always calm and composed, and their interactions were limited to polite greetings.
"Dad, can I think about this?" she asked hesitantly.
Lin Zhengguo patted her shoulder, his tone gentle yet authoritative: "Chuyue, this is not just a matter between the two of you, but also a major event for both the Lin and Gu families. Don't worry, Gu Yanchuan is an excellent man, he will treat you well."
Later, at her father's insistence, the engagement was finalized. Lin Chuyue did not resist; in fact, to some extent, she harbored a glimmer of hope for her future marriage.
After their engagement, Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan met a few times, but each time the atmosphere was distant and polite. He would remember her favorite dishes and shield her from some awkward questions at family gatherings, but apart from that, he was mostly silent or focused on his work.
On one occasion, Lin Chuyue couldn't help but ask, "Gu Yanchuan, what do you think of our engagement?"
He looked up at her and said calmly, "This is a decision made by our two families. Chuyue, I will respect the marriage agreement and do my best to make you happy."
His answer was impeccable, yet it left Lin Chuyue with a bitter taste in her mouth. His attitude was more like that of a business partner than a future husband.
At the company, Lin Chuyue was in charge of an insignificant little department, just getting by day after day. She thought this mundane life could continue indefinitely, but she never expected that her marriage and life would be pushed step by step into the abyss by Shen Fang and Lin Yun.
That night, Shen Fang lured her into a fire. As the flames consumed everything, she understood the truth—Lin Yun had not only been having an affair with Gu Yanchuan, but had also, through Shen Fang's manipulation, successfully taken her place by using her death. Shortly after Lin Chuyue's death, Lin Yun married Gu Yanchuan as the second young lady of the Lin family, becoming Mrs. Gu.
Thinking of this, Lin Chuyue's lips curled into a cold smile, a feeling of indescribable bitterness and irony welling up inside her.
She's back now. In this life, she will never again let fate control her.
In her office, Lin Chuyue turned her gaze from the window to the documents in her hands. Gu Yanchuan's visit brought her back to reality.
"You need to check these data; I need your confirmation." Gu Yanchuan handed over a financial statement, his tone as usual, yet carrying a hint of detachment and professionalism befitting a business partner.
Lin Chuyue took the document, carefully looked through it, and said as she read, "You should be more familiar with this data, so my confirmation is not very meaningful."
Gu Yanchuan raised an eyebrow: "I just want to hear your opinion."
Lin Chuyue looked up and met his gaze. She remembered that in her past life, although they were engaged, they rarely spoke like this. There was always an insurmountable barrier between them.
"You really didn't notice anything about Shen Fang and Lin Yun's affair?" Lin Chuyue suddenly asked, her tone calm but with a hint of inquiry.
Gu Yanchuan was clearly surprised by her question, and his expression paused slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "At the time, I really didn't notice anything. After all, Lin Yun is your sister, and their plan was too secretive."
Lin Chuyue nodded, her eyes cold: "So, this time I'm going to make them lose completely."
Gu Yanchuan gazed at her and suddenly felt that Lin Chuyue in front of him had become somewhat unfamiliar. The carefree girl who used to be indifferent to everything now had a deep and unfathomable determination in her eyes.
“This time, I’m on your side.” Gu Yanchuan’s tone was more sincere than usual.
Lin Chuyue smiled slightly: "I hope you won't disappoint me."
Their eyes met, and an air of ambiguity filled the atmosphere.
At this moment, Lin Chuyue understood that the old scores from her past life could not be wiped clean, but in this life, she would take control of everything in her own way.