Chapter 285: Chapter 285

"Do you think I would give someone a fake necklace? This necklace is indeed fake, so this matter absolutely couldn’t have been done by me."

Even if he didn’t want to give a gift, he wouldn’t hand over something fake.

"Did you see me give it with your own eyes, or did you just see this necklace at the door?" For more chapters visıt novelꜰire.net

"I..." She was momentarily lost for words because she knew very well that at that time, she didn’t clearly see the person’s face.

That’s why she hesitated.

"Since you can’t confirm it was me who gave it, you should investigate thoroughly rather than casually pin it on me."

If he were ever to give a gift, it certainly wouldn’t be a fake necklace. How cheap would that look?

"How is that possible?" The thing weighing most on her mind crumbled in an instant, and naturally, she didn’t look pleased.

"Young Master, you’re lying to me, aren’t you?" She stubbornly persisted, trying to get Gu Qixiao to claim responsibility.

"I won’t admit to something I didn’t do. Furthermore, I already have a fiancée. How could I be involved in something so stupid?" Foolish talk should stop here.

"I believe you’ve realized you mistook me for someone else. If that’s the case, then why don’t you go looking for the person who gave you the necklace instead of causing trouble for me?"

Ji Yu suddenly thought of something.

"Why not ask the butler? He might know something." When Ji Yu brought up the butler, a small smile appeared at the corner of her lips.

She now understood why she felt something was off from the beginning—she had forgotten to consider the butler.

The butler, on the surface, seemed uninvolved in this matter, but he was actually involved in everything, and he was the person who knew Gu Qixiao’s actions best.

"What do you mean?" Qi Yao didn’t think the butler was behind this, and her heart was still set on Gu Qixiao.

"Don’t you already have the answer?" Ji Yu didn’t believe Qi Yao was truly confused.

Clearing up misunderstandings was the only way to resolve this issue, but their actions had indeed been outrageous. How could someone use another’s identity to give gifts? Was this person hiding in the shadows?

Gu Qixiao also pieced things together and was momentarily speechless, likely stunned that his closest butler would pull off something so foolish.

The butler was summoned quickly, and upon seeing the situation before him, he immediately understood the situation.

"Indeed, it was me. I just felt a little insecure and couldn’t face Yaoyao under my real identity."

Once the matter was exposed, he decided there was no point hiding anymore, so he openly admitted it, thinking the situation was not a big deal.

Ji Yu realized for the first time that this butler was quite something.

But the age and social status gap between the two of them was significant, so it seemed unlikely their story would have a good ending.

"So this is your reasoning for impersonating me?" Gu Qixiao found the whole situation absurd.

His own butler had used his identity to offer gifts and even to pursue romance. Who wouldn’t find such a thing maddening?

"Young Master, I just didn’t want to lose Yaoyao. I know I was wrong, and I admit my mistake. I hope my actions won’t affect your relationship with Miss Ji."

His repeated mentions of Yaoyao made Qi Yao nauseous.

To suddenly find her romantic interest changed from a wealthy heir to a middle-aged butler, anyone would feel deeply uncomfortable.

"I don’t love you! Why would you do this to me? Look at the trouble your foolish actions have caused me."

Thinking about the scene just now made her cheeks flush.

She had never experienced such humiliation in her life.

"Ji Yu, don’t you think this butler is questionable? Liking someone doesn’t justify using a fake identity to get close to them."

"I never want to see any of you again." Furious, Qi Yao stormed out. Clearly, this matter weighed heavily on her mind, and she believed the butler had planned it all deliberately.

Gu Qixiao didn’t bother dealing with the butler’s situation, but judging from the circumstances, the butler’s position was likely unsalvageable.

Ji Yu surveyed the unfolding drama and found it somewhat amusing.

"Yu, are you doubting my loyalty to you? How could I possibly have other thoughts? To me, you’re the most important person—I could never waver in my love for you."

He was unusually determined in this matter, steadfastly committing to one path, refusing to turn back until he hit a dead end.

Ji Yu looked at him helplessly.

"I wouldn’t call it doubting—I just think your way of handling the summer staff might be a bit flawed. You indulge them too much, which only encourages them to make more missteps."

If this continued, who knew how many dramas would unfold?

"From now on, this will also be your home. You’re free to handle matters as you see fit, or you can hire a new butler. The current butler likely won’t be staying."

The mere thought of this incident made him sick.

Anyone faced with such a situation would feel greatly ill at ease.

"Gu Qixiao, you don’t need to obsess over this matter. Leave the butler issue to me. Don’t you have a company to manage? Focus on that."

She was already beginning to assimilate into the role of lady of the house.

But this was such a bizarre matter that she hadn’t quite figured out how to deal with the butler yet.

No one expected, however, that the butler would voluntarily resign the next day.

"Miss Ji, I know what I’ve done is disgraceful. I’ll accept my fate and leave. But I hope you’ll allow Yaoyao to stay."

"You both have issues—her presence won’t cease to be a problem just because you’re gone." Ji Yu was thoroughly exasperated.

"Miss Ji, I’m begging you. Please, do me this favor. I truly can’t bear to lose Yaoyao. If she leaves with me, she’ll definitely hold a grudge against me."

Ji Yu had seen it all now—apparently, some people could still be hopeless romantics even in middle age.

And this hopeless romantic seemed especially misguided.

"Have you considered what purpose she might have for staying?"

Once someone harbors desire, they’re unlikely to relinquish it.

She had long harbored feelings for Gu Qixiao, so after this incident, there was no way she could return to how she was before.

"Her staying would only create more trouble for me, and she’ll never be able to truly love you."

Such matters were simple and clear—he ought to understand them already.