My Perfect Female CEO

Chu Mengyao and Fire Phoenix sat facing each other. Mengyao's posture was elegant, reverting to the cold demeanor of a female strong figure. She didn't need to put on a deliberate act because she's always been like this, just a bit more solemn at the moment.

She realized, from the way Ye Fan looked at Fire Phoenix, and Fire Phoenix at Ye Fan, that there was more to their relationship than just familiarity—they shared stories and experiences.

After realizing this, she felt some anxiety in her heart. Could it be that Ye Fan and Fire Phoenix really had something going on?

It's impossible not to worry about this; she could only hide such feelings to appear calm and composed.

Her only fear was the fear that Ye Fan would leave her; if that happened, her world would collapse, causing her much concern.

Fire Phoenix sat relaxed and casually, her charming beauty fully displayed. After learning about everything that happened when Ye Fan was with Mengyao, she had a view of Chu Mengyao. Aside from being kind-hearted, Mengyao seemed to have no noteworthy qualities, considering many excellent women could easily surpass her in both looks and status.

She couldn't fathom why Ye Fan was with Mengyao, especially since their relationship was unexpectedly good.

"Miss Fire Phoenix, may I ask you a question?" Mengyao spoke first, cautiously.

"Feel free to ask, as for whether I answer, it depends on the nature of the question." Fire Phoenix replied straightforwardly.

"Is your name Fire Phoenix, or is it a nickname?" Mengyao asked mildly.

"A nickname." Fire Phoenix answered truthfully with no concealment on this matter. She had thought Mengyao would most want to know about her relationship with Ye Fan but didn't expect such a question. She softly added, "I don't have a real name; even the nickname was self-chosen not long ago."

"Oh, I see." Mengyao understood much from this. Having only a nickname and no real name clearly indicated a person from the Underworld, where a nickname could pinpoint a particular individual.

Just like Du Xueqi and others, when they didn't remember who they were, weren't they all members of Blood Rose K?

Fire Phoenix naturally understood why Mengyao asked this question and didn't hide her own thoughts.

"How long have you known him?" Mengyao hesitated slightly but still voiced her inner question.

"Seventeen years, two months, and eight days." Fire Phoenix stated with certainty, "Before anything happened, I was inseparable from him, crawling from the dead as kids, then always together, seldom apart."

She had spoken very detailedly, revealing much through succinct words, although Mengyao still sensed some bitterness.

Mengyao naturally understood that Ye Fan and Fire Phoenix's relationship was likely extraordinarily close. She curiously asked, "What do you mean by something happened?"

Compared to other matters, this was what she wanted to know most—did something happen to their feelings?

"It seems he hasn't told you much, which aligns with his personality; he would never disclose what happens to him to close ones, fearing they would worry." Fire Phoenix spoke slowly. She had sensed this about Ye Fan and also understood a truth: Mengyao's indirect questions seemed to verify what she wanted to know, including what events occurred between her and Ye Fan.

Fire Phoenix continued, "No need to be particularly cautious; what you want to know, I understand deeply. Yes, regarding feelings, I was his lover. Are you satisfied with this answer or surprised?"

When saying this, she was in a playful mood, though the statement wasn't entirely truthful.

"He is very excellent, I am not surprised." Mengyao thought seriously before responding, "Then how did you two separate?"

This answer made Fire Phoenix see Mengyao a bit differently, pushing down the emotions inside, she focused on the separation issue. Yes, why did they separate? It was because Ye Fan inexplicably lashed out at the God Organization, leading to their separation and becoming archenemies.

"Is there some hidden reason you don't wish to discuss?" Mengyao saw Fire Phoenix in thought and prompted her again.

Fire Phoenix complexly replied, "Things aren't that simple. Forget it, not worth mentioning; maybe you'll understand if you have the chance, but I can't predict the outcome."

Such ambiguous words left Mengyao puzzled, unclear about Fire Phoenix's implied meaning.

"Enough, that's all to say. I came just to see you, nothing more. I didn't expect to say so much inadvertently."

"What I can tell you is that I was once Ye Fan's shadow, that's my identity."

"Additionally, all of it is past now, and I am Ye Fan's enemy. In case of conflict, it would be a fight to the death, with little possibility of resolving it."

"From Ye Fan's perspective, you are a concern; but from mine, you are a burden. And from a professional assassin's viewpoint, having feelings and attachments is nice, but to an enemy, they are weaknesses, making it easier to deal with an assassin."

"Perhaps next time we meet, we'll be enemies. I only hope that day comes later."

"Alright, I'll take my leave."

Fire Phoenix spoke at length and then stood up to leave.

She had already guessed that Ye Fan hadn't disclosed his identity and past to Mengyao, so she naturally wouldn't divulge more.

However, she had still revealed the fact of their adversarial relationship.

"Wait a moment, I can sense you are very important to Ye Fan. Although I don't know what happened, I don't want you and him to be enemies; surely, that's not the outcome you wish to see." Mengyao hurriedly pleaded.

"In the Underworld, one is not free; some things must be done, others avoided, and the price must be paid when overstepped."

"From a personal feeling standpoint, I don't want to be his enemy, but I am compelled by circumstances."

Fire Phoenix turned around, speaking with deep meaning to Mengyao, her gaze complex, filled with fondness and distress.