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BOUND BY FATE 2 : THE LI HEIRS

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CHAPTER 2

The Heir to the Throne

The next morning, the Li mansion returned to its usual rhythm.

At exactly 8:00 a.m., the black luxury car stopped in front of Li Cosmetic Industries.

Li Tingxiao stepped out first — the aura of the CEO instantly commanding the entrance.

Li Yi Chen followed.

Same face.

Same blood.

Same dominance.

Employees bowed their heads instinctively.

“Good morning, CEO Li.”

“Good morning, MD Li.”

But the difference was clear.

Tingxiao walked with calm authority.

Yi Chen walked like a storm no one dared to stop.

The Conference Hall

The senior board members were already seated.

A massive screen lit up as Yi Chen stood at the head of the table, remote in hand.

His voice was low, steady, and cold.

“Let’s begin.”

Slide after slide — market expansion, international acquisition strategy, new product line projections, risk control models.

Not a single unnecessary word.

Not a single hesitation.

Every number — precise.

Every prediction — sharp.

Every solution — flawless.

The room, filled with veterans of the business world, slowly fell into stunned silence.

One director leaned toward another and whispered,

“Is he really only twenty-six…?”

Across the table, Tingxiao said nothing.

But his eyes — for the first time — held visible pride.

That was not just his son standing there.

That was the future CEO.

The End of the Presentation

Yi Chen clicked the remote.

The screen went dark.

“That concludes my report. Any questions?”

There were none.

Then —

applause.

Not polite.

Not formal.

Genuine.

A senior shareholder stood up.

“MD Li, this proposal is beyond our expectations. Your ability… is extraordinary.”

Another added,

“The company’s future is secure.”

And finally —

“You deserve the CEO position — not because you are CEO Li’s son… but because of your own capability.”

For a brief second, Yi Chen’s gaze shifted toward Tingxiao.

The older alpha gave a small, almost invisible nod.

Approval.

Recognition.

Inheritance.

The Hallway Whispers

As Yi Chen walked back to his office, employees straightened like soldiers.

“He’s terrifying…”

“Did you see his eyes? No emotion at all…”

“Devil MD…”

“But he’s a genius.”

“He never makes a wrong decision.”

“I heard he personally redid an entire department’s strategy in one night.”

“Copy of CEO Li — no… even sharper.”

Yi Chen heard everything.

He showed nothing.

Inside the MD’s Office

The door closed.

Silence.

A few seconds later —

knock knock.

“Come in.”

Yan Kai entered with a tablet in hand — professional, calm.

“MD Li, your 11 a.m. meeting has been moved to 11:30. The overseas partners confirmed the contract review for tomorrow. You have lunch with CEO Li at 1 p.m., and the financial audit files are already on your desk.”

Yi Chen nodded.

“Anything else?”

“That will be all, MD Li.”

Yan Kai turned and walked out.

The moment the door closed —

he walked back in without knocking and dropped into the chair in front of the desk.

Tie loosened.

Formal face gone.

Best friend mode activated.

“Bro,” he grinned, “do you know people in this company call you the DEVIL?”

Yi Chen didn’t even look up from the document.

“They are free to think.”

Yan Kai laughed.

“At least smile sometimes in the office. If these employees ever see how you fight with Xiao Xin over food or how you let Paa feed you fruit, they’ll die on the spot.”

No reaction.

Then —

very faintly —

Yi Chen smirked.

Yan Kai gasped dramatically and pointed.

“WAIT — WAS THAT A SMILE??

I need to call the media.”

Yi Chen finally looked up.

Cold eyes.

“Do you want your salary cut?”

Yan Kai leaned back comfortably.

“You see? THIS. This is why they fear you.”