CHAPTER 223: CHAPTER 223: CAUGHT IN LIN SHIYI’S TRAP

Lin Banxia strolled lazily to the doorway, crossing her arms as she leaned against the wall. Her gaze was cold and indifferent as she stared at Lin Shiyi, who was decked out head to toe in designer brands, reeking of the latest luxury perfume, and exuding an air of smug arrogance.

Lin Shiyi had finally seized the upper hand. She stared down at the plainly dressed, bare-faced Lin Banxia with haughty disdain. "You’re no longer the young mistress of the Huo Family, and you’ve even saved on dressing up. Truly suits your cheap, low-class vibe."

"Lin Shiyi, don’t get so pleased with yourself. Even if I’m divorced from Huo Yanting, it’ll never be your turn," Lin Banxia shot back in the same tone.

"You... How dare you curse me! How about we make a bet? If I can get Mr. Huo to treat me to a meal, you’ll kneel in front of me and bark like a dog three times. How about that?" Lin Shiyi was certain Lin Banxia would never turn her life around. She’d already been savaged online as a shameless dog, and Lin Shiyi couldn’t wait to hear what Lin Banxia barking like a dog would sound like. That would definitely be amusing.

Lin Banxia hadn’t expected Lin Shiyi to propose such a bet... Suddenly, her interest was piqued.

"Oh? You’re that confident?" Lin Banxia sneered.

"It doesn’t matter if I’m confident or not. All I want is to hear you bark like a dog!" Lin Shiyi spat angrily.

"I’ll give you one month. If Huo Yanting really treats you to a meal, I’ll bark for you. But if he doesn’t... you’ll strip naked and run a lap around the pedestrian street. How about that?" Lin Banxia’s wager was far more outrageous than Lin Shiyi’s.

"You... You’re utterly shameless!" Lin Shiyi was so furious her face turned green. Lin Banxia was truly vulgar.

"Fine, you don’t have to strip. Just hand me a million," Lin Banxia amended, realizing her earlier suggestion might’ve been too crass. Cold hard cash—now that’s reliable.

"Fine, let’s bet! If you lose, not only will you bark, but you’ll also give me half a million..." Lin Shiyi shouted, unwilling to back down.

Lin Banxia nodded. "Alright, I’ll take that bet. But we need to put it in writing. Otherwise, it won’t count."

"Fine, let’s sign. What, you think I’m scared of you?" Lin Shiyi flaunted her confidence.

The thought of Lin Banxia barking like a dog and handing over five hundred thousand filled Lin Shiyi with glee.

Lin Banxia found paper and a pen, keeping a straight face as she and Lin Shiyi signed and stamped the agreement. With that, the wager was officially on.

When Lin Banxia signed her name, Lin Shiyi’s face lit up with excitement. "Lin Banxia, just wait to lose! The night after tomorrow, I’ll be eating at the same table as Mr. Huo. Wanna know why? My good friend’s having a birthday party. He’s Mr. Huo’s cousin, and I’ve heard Mr. Huo has already agreed to attend."

Lin Banxia’s face stiffened the moment she heard that. Clearly, she hadn’t anticipated that this sly fox Lin Shiyi would show up with such a calculated plan.

What a schemer. She had been trapped without realizing it.

"What’s there to gloat about now? If you’ve got the guts, take a video of you and Huo Yanting eating at the same table and send it to me. If you can prove it’s real, our bet will take effect immediately." Lin Banxia was someone who could afford to gamble too.

Since Lin Shiyi was so confident in her win, from this moment onward, Lin Banxia had to flip the script.

Lin Shiyi, with a triumphant grin, slid into her sports car and drove off with her usual arrogance.

Lin Banxia looked down at the signed wager in her hands, feeling a sudden headache setting in.

The night after tomorrow? Was Huo Yanting really going to attend that birthday party?