Kitten's Got Claws
Ch.1 - Her Arrival
Author - Athena
Hello readers!
Author - Athena
This is my second chat story.
A fanfiction inspired by novel / manga Embrace My Shadow (the other name is The Wife Contract and Love Covenants).
Author - Athena
If you already read the manga, you will see several male characters here with the same name.
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But the plot will be different!
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The female lead character and the main conflict also will be different!
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So, this isn't plagiarism. This is a fanfiction since I really love the manga.
Author - Athena
If you haven't read the manga, then please do!
Give your support and vote there, so MT can release more chapters!
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I hope you will enjoy this chat story!
Author - Athena
Let's begin!
Zhao Zhiyi
Finally!! I'm back after long time...
Zhao Zhiyi, a student studying at Oxford University. She is only 19 years old, but she has been living abroad since five years ago.
Her parents died in a car accident when she was a toddler. And she was raised by her uncle. Unfortunately, her family never loved her.
If it weren't for his father being an heir to the Zhao family, her uncle wouldn't have adopted her. He took over Zhao family business with reason that Zhiyi was too young.
Zhao Zhiyi
Five years ago, they kicked me out of the house and sent me to Europe to live alone.
Zhao Zhiyi
I worked part time and saving my money so I can return here.
Zhao Zhiyi
They never once contacted me to ask how I was doing. In fact, they only sent me a small amount of money and only enough to last one week.
Zhao Zhiyi
To continue my study, I got a scholarship and studied hard. Because someday, I'll take back everything what's mine!
Zhao Zhiyi
Hmph. Greedy people. I wonder how are you all doing now?
Zhiyi did not inform her family about her return. In Donglin, only her childhood friend always contacted and knew about her return.
Her childhood friend greeted her at the airport. Her name is Xiao Yu, a simple girl who already considers Zhiyi as her own sister.
They ran and hug each other.
Zhao Zhiyi
You're getting taller! Do you miss me?!
Xiao Yu
Of course! I really miss you!
Xiao Yu
You have to stay at my house! You have to tell me about your life in Europe!
Zhao Zhiyi
I brought you lots of delicious chocolates!
Random Girls
Look! He is so handsome in real!
Random Girls
He will definitely be shooting out of town!
Random Girls
I'll ask for his autograph!
A group of women bumped into Zhiyi and Xiao Yu who were hugging until they fell.
Zhao Zhiyi
What the hell is happening?!
Xiao Yu
Oh...! Look! He is Lie Nangong. A famous young actor, the heir of Lie family. The top five richest family in Donglin.
Lie Nangong
(walking through the crowd of women, Zhiyi and Xiao Yu)
Zhao Zhiyi
Umm... I see. He sure is handsome, but... so cold.
Xiao Yu
That's his attractive point. He never have any gossip or scandal.
Zhao Zhiyi
Sooo... boring!
Xiao Yu
It's better if we go now. My parents are abroad. We can relax at home.
Xiao Yu helped Zhiyi carried her luggages and put them in the trunk of her car.
Along the way to Xiao Yu's house, Zhiyi recounts her daily life in Europe...
Author - Athena
One of the hottie from Embrace My Shadow already showed up! But the female lead and her sidekick are different from the original story. 😏
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Ch. 2 - Ugly Duckling
Zhiyi and Xiao Yu spent their time doing girls things. It was a pleasant nostalgia for Zhiyi after living far away from her best friend.
Donglin is already a rapid developing city. Based on Xiao Yu's information, this city is dominated by a wealthy family.
Zhao Enterprise, used to be a well-known and large technology company. But now it seems Zhao Enterprise is starting to dim.
Zhao Zhiyi
Who is Zhao Enterprise's biggest competitor?
Xiao Yu
(chewing chocolate)
Xiao Yu
Emmph... I think... It's Liu Tech company. But, even so the biggest shareholder is the richest family in Donglin. Not Liu family.
Zhao Zhiyi
I should have returned to retrieve Zhao Enterprise. But I only have two months off...
Xiao Yu
Why don't you go back and study here?
Zhao Zhiyi
Sigh... do you think my family would let me to stay here?
Xiao Yu
That's right. Look, your sister is a famous model now.
Xiao Yu
(showing her cellphone)
Zhao Zhiyi
Ranran, spoiled child. She always likes to be in the spotlight.
Xiao Yu
But her taste is bad. I don't understand how she became a famous model.
Zhao Zhiyi
Ha! Maybe she sold her body!
Zhao Zhiyi
I'll know when I see them tomorrow.
Xiao Yu
Since childhood, she has always been jealous of your appearance. In fact, she is already beautiful.
Zhao Zhiyi
She is an ungrateful child. It would be so annoying with her jealousy. Maybe I should disguise myself as an ugly duckling...
Xiao Yu
Huh? Ugly duckling? What are you going to do?
Zhao Zhiyi
Xiao Yu! I work part-time as a novel editor and my acting is great!
Zhao Zhiyi
Hmph! I'll transform myself!
Zhao Zhiyi
I'll become the ugly duckling!
Xiao Yu
Whoaaa~ gold is always covered in mud.
Zhiyi and Xiao Yu went shopping. All of Zhiyi's clothes are the latest trends. She had to buy some simple clothes to pretend to be an ugly duckling.
Xiao Yu
Are you sure you gonna wear those?
Zhao Zhiyi
Yeah. Being a simple girl would safe me from Ranran's jealousy.
Xiao Yu
Hoho! No matter what, your beautiful heart is hard to be covered.
Zhao Zhiyi
Aw~ I wish those words would come out from a handsome man's mouth.
Xiao Yu
Sure sure, you will find such a man!
Zhao Zhiyi
I thought I found one...
Xiao Yu
Huh? Really?! Spill...!!!
Zhao Zhiyi
I had a crush on my senior... but he turned me down.
Xiao Yu
Why?! Is he a blind man?!
Zhao Zhiyi
No... he said that by being my brother, our relationship would be more lasting than being a couple.
Xiao Yu
Huh?! That's an excuse! You shouldn't fall for a coward!
Zhao Zhiyi
But he is so cool! He taught me many things and helped me with my work. He transformed me into a stronger girl.
Xiao Yu
Well, if he is that cool maybe you should introduce him to me! Who knows, maybe he could be mine! Hehe!
Ch. 3 - I'm Home
The next day, Xiao Yu took Zhiyi to the Zhao family residence.
Zhiyi had not seen her house in years. Apparently, her uncle had renovated their house but the flower garden made by her mother still looked beautiful in the yard.
Xiao Yu
Are you sure you wanna go alone?
Zhao Zhiyi
Yes, I'll be fine.
Xiao Yu
Still my prettiest sister!
After saying goodbye to Xiao Yu, Zhiyi entered her house and took her luggages.
Maid - Haolin
Ah! Miss is back?!
Zhao Zhiyi
Aunti Hao, how are you?
Zhao Zhiyi
《She is the only person here who always treated me nicely compare to my own family...》
Maid - Haolin
You already grown up. I miss you so much, Miss!
Zhao Zhiyi
(hugging Haolin)
Zhao Zhiyi
Where are the others?
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
Well, well, well. My cousin is back.
Zhao Zhiyi
Ranran! It's been a long time!
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
How dare you come back?!
Zhao Zhiyi
My college is off for two months, and I miss my family.
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
Your family already in hell!
Zhao Zhiyi
Ah... so, I just entered the hell now? How could it be? It doesn't feel hot in here...
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
You...!!!
Zhao Han [Zhiyi's Uncle]
What's the fuss?!
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
Father! Look! She is back!
Zhao Han [Zhiyi's Uncle]
Zhiyi. Why did you come back?
Zhao Zhiyi
My dear uncle. My college is off for two months. I saved my money so I can come back and reunite with my family.
Zhao Han [Zhiyi's Uncle]
Two months?!
Zhao Zhiyi
Yes. Why? Do you mind if I stay here for two months?
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
Of course! This isn't your house!
Zhao Zhiyi
Then, why don't you ask your father to make a public statement that I, no longer a part of Zhao family?
Zhao Han [Zhiyi's Uncle]
Ahem! Zhiyi, don't talk nonsense!
Zhao Zhiyi
I didn't. However, I'm the daughter of Zhao Yang and I still have my birth certificate. So, since this residence is belong to my father, I have a right to stay here whenever I want.
Zhao Han [Zhiyi's Uncle]
《This child has started to speak brazenly!》
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
you!!! My father has taken care of everything!
Zhao Zhiyi
Ranran. You are just a spoiled child. I'm the heir of Zhao Yang. Even though uncle has always been the acting chairman of Zhao Enterprise, one day I'll be the one who runs the company.
Zhao Zhiyi
Just wait 'til my graduation.
Zhao Yifei [Zhiyi's Aunt]
Oh, this brat is back.
Zhao Zhiyi
I don't want to argue anymore. Aunt Hao, please lead me to the guest room.
Zhao Yifei [Zhiyi's Aunt]
We don't have any spare room!
Zhao Zhiyi
Really? I still remember this house have five bedrooms. And I'm just asking for a guest room.
Zhao Yifei [Zhiyi's Aunt]
All rooms already occupied! We turned the guest room into a study.
Zhao Zhiyi
Then, where should I rest?
Zhao Ran [Zhiyi's Younger Cousin]
You can sleep in the maid's room.
Maid - Haolin
Miss... but, there is...
Zhao Zhiyi
Fine. I'm just staying here for temporary anyway.
Zhao Zhiyi
Aunt Hao, lead me there.
Maid - Haolin
Al... alright, Miss...
Aunt Hao cleaned a small maid's room for Zhiyi. She added a thick blanket and tidied up her belongings.
Zhao Zhiyi
Aunt Hao, I won't make trouble for you. If you need my help, you just tell me.
Maid - Haolin
Miss, you have always been kind since childhood. I am moved...
Zhao Zhiyi
Aunt Hao always take good care of me. Come on, let's go to the kitchen.
Zhao Zhiyi
I'll help you to prepare dinner.
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