"No need," Xiao Cheng refused decisively. "A loveless marriage is also unfair to Antina."
Having gone through various hardships and tribulations, Xiao Cheng had seen through many things and gradually let go of past grudges.
Or rather, it was because his enemy was the husband of the woman he loved. If he sought revenge, he would be destroying all her happiness with his own hands.
After careful consideration, he decided to put aside his hatred for the time being.
"At the age of thirty, you should think things through. Young people, you can't be too hasty either." Frak, from the bottom of his heart, rather admired Xiao Cheng and hoped he could bring his daughter happiness.
Xiao Cheng shook his head. "My mind is made up."
Whether it was before or now, Xiao Cheng had never been so clear-headed and rational.
Once a decision was made, he did not hesitate in the slightest.
Frak held the cigar in his hand, and a layer of frost covered his gaze as he looked at Xiao Cheng. The skin under his left eye twitched almost imperceptibly.
Instantly, the temperature in the living room plummeted, making it almost difficult to breathe for a moment.
Frak's hand holding the cigar remained motionless for a long time. It wasn't until the ember burned close to his finger that the scorching heat brought him back to his senses, and he finally tossed the cigar into the ashtray.
"Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" he asked.
Xiao Cheng stated with finality, "There is nothing to reconsider."
Upstairs, Antina's heart sank as she heard Xiao Cheng's words.
Although she had been mentally prepared, hearing Xiao Cheng's attitude of avoiding her like the plague still caused her a pang of heartache.
Antina leaned against the wall with one hand, her other hand involuntarily resting on her abdomen, feeling the swell there. She felt a sense of guilt for no apparent reason.
If she hadn't been so reckless back then, perhaps she and Xiao Cheng could have continued?
Perhaps Xiao Cheng would have loved her?
Frak let out a scoff. "You have nothing to consider, but that depends on whether I agree. "He pointed to the living room door. "This is not a place you can enter and leave as you please."
The tactic of diplomacy before resorting to force was already within Xiao Cheng's expectations.
Xiao Cheng did not reply. He quietly waited for Frak's 'verdict.'
Frak waved to the bodyguard standing by the door. "Take him away."
The bodyguard nodded and walked up to Xiao Cheng. Before he could make a move, Xiao Cheng said, "Don't touch me. I'll walk myself."
The two bodyguards had worked under Xiao Cheng before and had some respect for him, so they dared not lay a hand on him.
Xiao Cheng turned and walked towards the exit. The two bodyguards followed closely behind him.
After they had gone some distance, Antina, who had been upstairs, could no longer contain herself and came downstairs.
"Daddy, what... do you plan to do?"
She didn't know how Frak intended to deal with Xiao Cheng.
But there was one thing she was very clear about.
Xiao Cheng was a stubborn person. Once he set his mind on something, it was difficult to change.
Since he had already expressed his intention to divorce, there was basically no room for negotiation.
Frak stood up, put his hands in his pockets, and sighed deeply. "This is all I can do. Whatever my daughter wants, I can do anything except bring her the stars from the sky."
The old father's words made Antina's nose sting with emotion, and she almost burst into tears.
Her eyes welled up, she sniffled, and remained silent for a long time.
Finally, Frak walked up to her and tenderly ruffled her hair. "You're all grown up, why are you still crying?"
Antina had held back her tears just now, but Frak's words successfully brought them forth.
Antina's eyes were tearful. "Daddy, you... you don't blame me?"
"Who told you I'm your father? My own child, shouldn't I dote on her?" He poked her forehead, amused and exasperated.