Chapter 16: Bai Jiajia
After a while, there was a knock on the door. Luo Fan, who was reviewing documents, said indifferently, "Come in."
The woman who entered had an exquisite oval face with delicate features.
Her large almond eyes glistened like pools of water, and her skin was fair and smooth.
Seeing her, Luo Fan froze—not because of her beauty, but because of who she was...
His "first love," Bai Jiajia.
Bai Jiajia gazed at him with delight, speaking in a familiar tone:
"Luo Fan, I can’t believe it’s really you! Do you remember me?"
"Hmm..."
Her eyes brightened at his response.
"I just heard the new CEO’s name was Luo Fan, so I came to check if it was you. It really is!
Couldn’t handle staying abroad anymore? Finally decided to come back?"
"..."
Luo Fan grew slightly irritated by her presumptuous familiarity.
But out of courtesy for their shared school days, he forced himself to respond vaguely.
She continued chatting, and his impatience mounted. Though he longed to dismiss her, he restrained himself repeatedly.
After all, his upbringing in proper etiquette allowed him to tolerate this much.
Eventually, Bai Jiajia exhausted all trivial topics and cut to the chase:
"Xiao Tao is my assistant. Don’t fire her, okay?
I promise she’s learned her lesson and won’t repeat her mistakes."
Her gentle tone and melodious voice would have swayed anyone instantly.
But Luo Fan didn’t hesitate to refuse.
"No—"
"Come on, it’s such a small favor!
Just agree. We’re old classmates, after all...
And I was your first love."
She lowered her head shyly as she spoke.
Knowing she’d pester him endlessly otherwise, Luo Fan relented with a nod.
Having succeeded, Bai Jiajia promptly excused herself.
No hurry, she thought. There’s still plenty of time.
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Outside, Xiao Tao awaited her with anxious hope.
"Done," Bai Jiajia said coolly, casting her a sidelong glance.
"Wow, really? That’s incredible!
But how? CEO Luo seems so unapproachable!"
"Easy. I’m his alumni and first love. He’d give me that much face."
Her tone was casual, but she emphasized "first love" sharply. A faint smirk curled her lips as she waved and walked off.
Xiao Tao stood stunned, reeling from the casually dropped bombshell.
The extraordinary, aloof CEO Luo—who ranked among the world’s wealthiest—had actually dated someone? And that someone was Bai Jiajia?!
Just seeing him in person was awe enough. Even setting aside his fortune, his looks and aura outshone every trendy young star. He was the nation’s ultimate bachelor—his occasional visits to their office alone sent female staff into meltdown.
Yet this flawless man had a first love... and she was just a regular actress? Sure, Bai Jiajia was A-list, but compared to a billionaire like Luo Fan, even the hottest celebrity paled.
But gossip this explosive couldn’t stay secret! Heart racing, Xiao Tao opened her social feed...
(End of Chapter)
