Indulge In CEO's Love

At night, outside the gate of the JJ Group in City A.

Standing in the shadows, Sherri Leng stared at the signage of the JJ Group. The once prideful woman stood shaking. Tears streamed down her cheeks. Her cold and lifeless features held a sense of vulnerability that had never been seen before.

It was not until it began to drizzle that Sherri Leng came to her senses. Glancing at the building she had once been familiar with, she turned around and left.

As soon as she walked into her sister's ward, she saw the head nurse walking over. Sherri Leng was exhausted, but she still plastered a smile on her face as she waited for updates. "Miss Leng, if you don't pay the treatment fees for your sister, I'm afraid the hospital may not be able to work with you anymore. They might stop all treatments."

"I'll pay them soon, ma'am," Sherri Leng said. Her heart jerked. "Please don't stop my sister's treatment."

The head nurse examined the once healthy woman in front of her. It was obvious that she had lost a lot of weight. Her beautiful face was now pale and rugged. The head nurse hesitated before saying, "The hospital can give you up to three days."

Sherri Leng nodded. Gratitude shone in her eyes, and the nurse finally left.

Glancing at the long and cold corridor, Sherri Leng slid down the wall. Her hands trembled even more.

Zion An wouldn't help her. Even when she had gone to him and begged for him to help her, he broke up with her on the spot and said that he already belonged to Janine Su. Along with that, Harrison Bai betrayed her and said that he wouldn't even look at her even if she died on the spot. The former man was her boyfriend while the latter was the friend whom she used to see as a brother. They all abandoned her.

She didn't know how long she had been sitting on the cold tiles. It was not until her stomach growled that she finally returned to her senses. A mocking smile slipped into her lips. She was a pitiful sight indeed.

Without another word, Sherri Leng pushed the ward door and walked in. Her sister was soundly asleep, holding the bear that Sherri had given her. Gazing at her sister's innocent face, she swore that she would protect her no matter what.

After closing the door, Sherri sat alone on the bench near the door, eating a piece of dry bread. One of her arms hugged her stomach as she cringed at her helpless sight. She didn't know that someone was watching her from afar, whose eyes flashed with an unreadable emotion before leaving.

On the second day, as Sherri was delivering food for the restaurant she was working in, she tripped over someone's foot. The hot soup she had been holding spilled all over her hands. She shrieked as blisters erupted from her skin. When she raised her head, she finally knew who the culprit was.

"No. 12! What are you doing here?" the manager demanded.

He ran towards Sherri in a hurry before she could get up from the ground. He didn't even bother to check on her wounds.

"Oh, it's Miss Leng."

The woman stood up from her seat in faux innocence as she placed a hand over her lips. "I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there."

Enduring the burning pain in her hands, Sherri stood up. The anger in her eyes slowly dissipated as she turned to her manager. "I'm sorry, Manager Zhao. This is all my fault."

The manager shot Sherri a glare before offering Janine Su a flattering smile. "Miss Su, we're incredibly sorry. Our waitress is very clumsy."

Janine Su glanced at Sherri, snorting. "If she's very clumsy, you shouldn't keep her in the first place. Could you get me a glass of water?"

Sherri could see the defiant smile threaded across the woman's face. The manager quickly said, "No. 12! What are you standing there for? Go and change Miss Su's glass!"

Sherri was stunned. She pursed her lips and the coldness in her eyes slowly disappeared. 'This is all for my sister,' she told herself as she reached out her hand to grab the cup. Suddenly, Janine Su let go of her hold. Once again, the burning water splashed across her lower arm. Sherri hissed in pain as she struggled to keep her composure.

The manager's eyes changed slightly, but he still didn't say a thing. Instead, he stared at Janine Su with a smile as if nothing had happened.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't hold it tightly enough."

Janine Su covered her mouth with her hand, hiding her snicker. Sherri winced. The pain in her hand caused her legs to quake. Her stomach pounded in pain as the hot liquid trickled onto the ground. She stumbled over, but to her surprise, she didn't smash against the cold pavements.

Instead, she fell into a warm embrace.

For a moment, Sherri thought that she was stuck in a dream. 'No matter who this is, I'll lean on him a bit more. I couldn't take it any longer.'

Nevertheless, it wasn't a dream.

The man stared at the woman in his arms. His dark eyes flashed heavily as she glanced up at Janine. The room's temperature dropped considerably. It was as if someone had opened the doors of death. Janine's heart sank.

The man in front of her was incredibly handsome. In fact, his entire features looked as if they were carved by God Himself! However, there was something about the atmosphere that surrounded him that could intimidate just anyone.

Janine suddenly realized that this was the man she had seen in her father's phone.

He was the most mysterious and ruthless man in City A, and he was the only inheritor of the Moshi Group. He was none other than Elliot Mo, the founder of the Leican Group.

Elliot Mo pressed his lips tightly as he stared at Janine. Her legs felt weak.

Just when Janine was about to lose her balance, Elliot Mo picked Sherri up and walked towards the exit. His tall and muscled figure was enough to keep everyone away.

"Fix it."

With these two words, the man that had been standing behind Elliot Mo turned around and walked towards Janine and the manager.

The manager's legs were already quaking under Elliot Mo's gaze. Before he could walk further away, the manager had already collapsed onto the ground.

The man who had walked over sneered.

He was cruel and horrible!

On the table nearby, a woman gazed at Elliot Mo's leaving figure with so much admiration and obsession. This was Sherri's cousin, Michelle Leng. From the moment she had seen Elliot, it felt as if Cupid had struck the corners of her heart.

However, her eyes glazed with anger when Elliot walked out with Sherri in his arms. There was no way he should've helped that woman!

Viciousness flashed in Michelle Leng's eyes. Clenching her fists tightly, she picked up her bag and walked out of the restaurant.

"Sir."

In a simplistic but luxurious room, Elliot sat behind the table. He was later followed by his personal assistant, Sean Shen.

Hearing his nearing footsteps, Elliot slowly turned his chair to look at his assistant.

Sean Shen immediately placed all the documents he had on top of the table. "Miss Leng's parents died in a car accident while she was abroad. All their assets fell into her uncle Sam Leng's hands. The Leng family drove her and her sister, Alina Leng, out of the family house regardless of their past. Miss Leng's boyfriend, Zion An, also broke up with her because of this."

When Elliot heard the word 'boyfriend', his eyes darkened considerably.

"Then why is she working there?" Elliot said coldly, referring to the restaurant that he had found Sherri at. His nails dug into his palm as he thought of all the abuses that she had gone through.

"Janine Su sent out a message that no company is allowed to employ her." Although it was a hot summer day, the room felt like an ice cellar.

It was as if every corner of the room had been frozen in an ice box. Although Sean Shen had worked for his boss for many years, a part of him was still a little bit fazed by his cold stare.

Just as Elliot was about to say something, someone interrupted them, "Sir, the girl is awake."

Hearing this, Elliot stood up at once. When he walked past Sean Shen, he stopped and whispered, "Go to the old house and get the household register."

Sean Shen widened his eyes, but before he could clarify things, Elliot had already walked out of his way. Sean's shoulders sagged in relief as the room returned to its normal and peaceful state.

In another room, Sherri slowly opened her eyes. She could feel that her body was sore all over. Reflexively, she raised her hand to rub her eyes, but before she could, she found herself yelping abruptly. The pain from her hand was enough to make her choke. She gritted her teeth, staring at her bandaged arm.

Suddenly a hand came across her mouth as if trying to reach out for her. Without thinking, Sherri bit into it. Her body trembled and pulsed. It took her a few seconds before she finally recovered.

When she saw the man in front of her, she didn't know what else to say.

"I– Sorry..."

Although she didn't know him, she could tell by the way he dressed that he wasn't one to be messed with. Thinking of what she had just done, her cheeks flushed. She avoided his piercing gaze.

As if nothing had happened, Elliot pulled down his sleeve. "It doesn't matter. How are you feeling?"

His voice might be cold and indifferent, but she could hear a sense of relief embedded in his words. She blinked tiredly as she tried to get a better look of him. His face was like a gift from the heavens. She opened her mouth, but she didn't really know what to say. She found herself mesmerized by his beauty.

Glancing at the woman's nervous expression, warmth spread in his eyes. "How are you feeling?" he asked again. This time, his voice was softer.

"Um... I'm doing fine. Thank you."

Sherri then was about to get out of bed. She hadn't seen Alina Leng in a long time. Was she okay? Was she scared? As the thoughts ran through her mind, Sherri became even more anxious. At the same time, Elliot said slowly, "You've slept for two days without having anything to eat. You might faint if you exert yourself too much."

All of a sudden, Sherri stopped what she was doing. "You mean I've slept for two days?"

Elliot nodded in confirmation.

'Oh, crap!'

Today was the last day for her to pay her sister's treatment fees, but she didn't get any money. Thinking of this, Sherri got even more anxious. She hurriedly slipped into her shoes. But before she could go any further, he pulled her against his chest.

"I've already paid for your sister's treatment. She'll be transferred to the best ward, and we are already contacting the best doctor to tend to her."

As he wrapped his arms around her, he could sense how thin she was. He frowned.

Sherri's eyes widened. She struggled to get out of his arms. "Who are you? How do you know of my sister? Why are you helping me?" she demanded.

All of a sudden, she acted as if she didn't need any help, as if she wasn't as harmed as she had been. Suddenly, Elliot wondered how such a proud woman could beg for help like the way Sean had just reported him.

At the thought, his heart ached even more.

"Sherri, you just came back from England after studying abroad. Your parents just died in a car accident, and your family business was taken away. Your sister is also suffering from a serious illness. Don't you need my help?"

Elliot's words were like bullets shooting through her heart.

"You've investigated me?"

Regardless of the pain in her hands, Sherri shoved him away. She had taken a few steps back due to the pain, but her stare became even more vigilant.

Pity flashed through his eyes. "I can help you, you know."

Sherri sneered. "And what do you want in exchange?"

In City A, no one would help her besides Cathy Chu. Plus, she was out of country right now. Sherri had begged everyone who she had thought could help her. A trace of sadness and vulnerability flashed in her eyes. Although it was just for a second, Elliot saw it.

Elliot took a step forward, but Sherri backed up. Seeing her so helpless, he stopped.

"Look," he started, trying to stay calm.

"The only requirement is that you marry me. Help me get rid of the pressure I've received from my elders. I'll give you a job, and I'll give you everything you need to get your revenge."

After a pause, he continued, "We take what we need, and I get something that you terribly need. What do you say?"

'Take what we need.' These four words were engraved deeper in her heart. She had absolutely nothing now, and there was nothing she could do about it. Even if she was qualified to enter any company, she couldn't because of her enemies.

Gritting her teeth, she found that she had no other choice.

"Okay."

Elliot frowned. When Sherri agreed to his request, he strode forward without hesitation. Seeing her clench her fists, he grabbed her wrists with both hands. "Do you even want these hands anymore?"

His face was so cold that it would make people feel guilty at any moment, but Sherri wasn't in the mood. She weakly leaned against his arms as tears ran down her cheeks. She looked like a corpse.

"Kate! Call Theo Gu!"

he yelled out. Kate had never seen her boss so serious over a woman. She was downstairs as she rushed over to the telephone. However, before she could get through, a shadow hovered over her. The door of the house slammed open as Elliot screamed, "There's no need to call!"

Soon, Kate could hear him start the engine and speed away.

At that moment, Sherri was struggling beside him. Her eyes were dull and lifeless as if someone had sucked the soul out of her body. Tears were running down her face as she trembled. Elliot could feel his heart sinking at the sight. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a terrible sense of rage for all the things that they had put her through.

After a while, they finally arrived at the hospital. They quickly walked into Theo Gu's office. Hearing that someone was nearing his table, Theo's eyes turned cold. His lips curled. "Why are you here?"

Elliot carried Sherri onto the sofa. "Look at her."

Although his voice was cold and emotionless, Theo could hear the sadness webbed around his voice.

Theo frowned again. Then he slowly stepped forward. Upon seeing her face, his eyes widened. "Is she...?"

All of a sudden, Elliot stared at him with narrowed eyes, as if daring the man in front of him to say something. Theo shrugged. "I just saw her at dinner a few days ago. She seemed to be acquainted with Zion An."

As checking her, Theo continued, "I didn't expect that the son of the HT Group could bully a woman so much."

He said those words as if Sherri couldn't hear him.

Elliot's eyes darkened. "What's wrong with her?"

Sensing his friend's impatience, Theo quieted down. After investigating and binding up Sherri's wound, he stood up and shot Elliot a look, as if implying the need for privacy.

Elliot glanced at Sherri and frowned. Seeing her trembling body, he took off his suit and covered her before walking out with Theo.

It was clear enough to Theo that Elliot liked that woman.

"Tell me."

Although it was a simple statement, the coldness was enough to make the entire corridor quake.

"She's fine. She's just anxious. It's probably because she didn't have anything to eat, but don't let her move her hands in the next few days. I'll send over the medicine later."

"Alright,"

he replied indifferently. Before Theo could walked in, Elliot was already on his way out of the room with Sherri in his arms.

"The collaboration with the Su family is over,"

Elliot said before he walked away. Theo blinked, stunned at his friend's words. When the two were out of sight, he quickly dialed a number.

Sherri was slowly recovering, but she still didn't know all the events that had transpired. It was as if there was a leech sucking up all the energy she had earlier. All she could feel was Elliot's warmth radiating over her body.

All of a sudden, he placed her to a bench nearby and examined her.

"What's wrong?" he questioned.

"Who are you?" Sherri stared at him.

It was then when Elliot finally understood why he hadn't found her all those years. This woman no longer recognized him.

Helplessness flashed in his eyes. "Elliot Mo."

Elliot...

Frowning slightly, she raised her head. "You're Elliot Mo?"

He nodded in response.

Seeing her appearance, Elliot held her hand again, making sure that the thick gauze was wrapped properly.

Before she could say anything, he quickly interrupted her, "From today onwards, you will be known as Mrs. Mo."

She followed him into the car. Sherri was in a daze this entire time, that it took her a while for her to realize that they were going somewhere. She blinked, sitting up. "Where are we going?"

"The Civil Affairs Bureau."

All of a sudden, Sherri's eyes widened momentarily. Seeing the hesitation, Elliot turned to look at her. "It's not too late to turn back."

She pursed her lips. "Let's do it."

She didn't even notice the way his eyes lit up at her words.

Soon, they finally arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau. When she got off the car, her heart was beating nervously. She had never thought that in just two days, she would walk into this place and marry someone she didn't even know.

"You nervous?" he asked softly.

Sherri blinked as she slowly shook her head. "No, let's go."

"Wait!"

When she stopped, Elliot walked up to her and held her hand gently. "Let's go."

He led her into the room they were assigned to, and in a few minutes of signing different documents, Sherri found herself walking out with a red certificate in her hand. It was as if she was in a dream where she couldn't wake up. The man in front of her looked like he was sculpted by the gods.

"Why did you choose me?"

Although the man was standing against the light, she still forced herself to look at him. Her eyes squinted.

'Why?'

A light smile threaded across his lips.

"As I said, we take what we need."

What she didn't know was that Elliot didn't need anything. He needed her more than anything in the world.