Desolation

ZHAN POV

I finished packing and closed my LouisVuitton luggage and grabbed my phone off the nightstand. I went into the balcony, dialing a number I really didn't want to.

"Zhan, its good to hear from you." Dannysaid nonchalantly, as if I'm his favourite person in the world.

This only added to my aggravation.

"Everything set?"

"Yes, I fly out today." I bit out

"Excellent, I've already landed." He said.

"Danny, I think we should postpone this. Atleased until the media is out of my hair."

"They are watching me like a hawk right now." I said and he chuckled.

"No can do sweet cheeks, we had a deal.Besides I'm not the one who gave you that face." He said, and my gaze shifted down to Yibo and the kids playing a board game next to the big pool. My mood darkened

"You want to involve the press, don't you?" I said, sure of it.

"How else are we supposed to make it look real? Do you want to send him a picture of the two of us together yourself?" He said.

"I hope you haven't given him any reason to be suspicious." He added icily.

"He has no idea." I quietly barked, watching my family smile and laugh wondering how long I had left to see them like that again.

He chuckled

"Good, I'll see you when you get here."

Then the line went dead.

I almost started stopping on my phone infury, but then Zhen Xin looked up and waved at me. Everyone else did thesame. I plastered a smile and waved backI walked back into the bedroom and grabbed my travelling bag off the bed and released the handle of the suitcasewith my other hand.

I was down the hallway when Lee saw me and offered to take them to the car for me; I thanked him as I followed him down the stairs. When I got to the living room they came in from the back.

"Mom, I won!" Zhen Xin said and I chuckled high fiving him

"No, Fan Xing and I just simply let him win.Or what little buddy?" He asked carrying a nodding Fan Xing. I laughed,

"Sore losers." I said and they laughed too.

They walked me out and I turned back to hug Zhen Xin and Fan Xing

"I'm going to miss you guys. Be good while I'm gone." I said then let them go. I then hugged Yibo after he gave me a brief kiss, I love you; forgive me. I thought sadly then let go

"Say goodbye to Mari and Zela for me. I'll call you." I said with a smile.

He nodded returning my smile and I got into the waiting car and Jeffrey closed the door behind me. The car moved out of the circular drive way and I watched them through the tainted rear window. They waved and walked back into the house, and all I wanted to be was right in there with them. Here I was driving away knowing very well that I'm walking into a death trap.

I sat straight when we were out of the estate and I met Jeffrey's gaze in the rearview mirror. He gently smiled

"You miss them already." He said.

I smiled nodding

"I can see by the look on your face, it's the same one Mr. Wang has whenever he has to leave you too." He added then turned his attention back to the road.

We arrived at the airport and I got out of the car after he opened the door for me. He helped me with my suitcase andI thanked him.

"I'll be taking my leave now, have a safetrip Mrs. Wang." He said and I nodded smiling.

I gave up on trying to get him to call me Zhan for a while now. He got in theMercedes and drove away. I sighed and walked towards my terminal, Biyu and my other colleagues were already waiting when I arrived.

"Zhan!" Biyu exclaimed when she saw meapproaching; I placed my luggage on the conveyor belt and hugged her. I waved to the rest of the group

"Miami baby! Its going to be so much fun" she added excitedly. I tried to look as cheerful as I could

She frowned

"You're not looking forward to this, are you?" She asked and I grimaced.

"You know I don't like these trips." I saidand she rolled her eyes

"I know; you turn most of them down anyway."

She said as they called our flight on the speakers.The flight landed at MIA late in theafternoon, I walked alongside Biyu as I took out my phone and called Yibo to let him know I landed safely. Then I texted

Danny I'm here.

I texted,

Good, my driver will be waiting for you at the exit of your terminal. He'll take you to the Conrad Miami. Consider it my gift to you.

He replied

You and your gifts can go to hell!

I quickly texted back,

You're welcome.

He replied and I put my phone back in my bag. I turned to meet Biyu's questioning gaze.

"I'm not coming with you guys. Apparentlyreservations have already been made for me." I said and her eyebrows rose.

"No way, where?" she asked as we startedwalking out, I took a moment to remember.

"Conrod Miami, or something like that." I said and she gasped,

"You're staying at the Conrad Miami, w-o-w I'm so freaking jealous right now. That hotel is for the rich and famous." She said then started laughing at herself

"And I keep forgetting you're like one of them." She added.

And I'm about to become even more famous as the cheating bitch I thought. True or not, no person in his or her right mind would ever cheat on a man like Wang Yibo. She or He wouldn't even have to be as in love with him as I was.

"It's a good thing the company flew usbusiness class or else I think Yibo would've been outraged." Biyu said and I chuckled.

"He wanted me to take the jet." I said andher gaze snapped to me

"You should've agreed; we could've flown in style." She said in mock anger.

"Don't be ridiculous our flight was fine." I said and she only pouted. I bit the inside of my mouth to stop from laughing at her expression.

We walked outside and indeed I saw a man dressed in a black suit and chauffer hat with my name on his board.I sighed inwardly

"Well, That's me." I said to Biyu pointing atthe silver Bentley behind the man, she hugged me

"Alright babe, enjoy. See you tomorrow." She said then continued with theothers.

I walked towards the man; he had bronzecolored hair with kind black eyes. He looked very young, probably in his early twenties "Wang Zhan?" He inquired

"Yes, that's me." I said and he smiled taking my luggage

"Welcome to Miami." He said after placing them in the boot and opening the door for me.

"Thanks." I said less enthusiasticallygetting in the back.The car stopped in front of a skyscraperbuilding and the driver opened the door for me. I got out, taking off my Ray Bans to get a good look at it.

"Thank you." I said to the driver as thebellhop took my luggage inside.

I walked up the steps and the doorman opened the glass doors for me. I gave him a brief smile walking into the huge luxurious lobby. I walked towards the hugereception desk and the lady behind it greeted me with a smile

"Hello, welcome to Conrad Miami, how can I help you?" she said.

"Hello, I came to check in." I said then shestarted typing on her computer "Wang Zhan." I added and she nodded then smiled again.

"There you are. Penthouse suite number 552"

She said giving me a key

"Its on the 29th floor. Enjoy your stay," She added looking at me.

"Thank you." I said and started towards the elevators, I walked into the suite and I was not surprised by the spaciousness or the incredible décor.

It's all I've seen since I walked into this hotel. I didn't know what Danny was hoping to achieve with all of this and quite frankly I didn't care. I tipped the bellhop and he left after thanking me.

I walked into the bedroom and took out my toiletry bag. I walked into the bathroom.

After a long bubble bath, I walked back into the living room area. I leaned against the glass wall staring at the skyline and at South Beach from afar. It wasn't as visible as it would've been if it were daytime. My phone beeped and I opened atext from Biyu

Going to explore Miami, want to come?

She said, and I quickly replied.

Tired from the flight, yougo ahead and have fun.

Alright, tomorrow then.

She texted back and I put my phone on the couch. I wasn't really tired but even if I went out with her, I wouldn't beany fun in this mood. I called for room service, settling on ordering nothing but comfort food.