"Zhao Heng, you can't leave! You can't treat me like this. You ruined my reputation. Are you planning to shirk responsibility by treating me like this?"

Wu Xiao was very displeased with Zhao Heng's resolute attitude.

Although she had considered that Zhao Heng wouldn't treat her well, his eagerness to distance himself from her still made her uneasy.

How could she just watch the duck she had almost gotten disappear like that?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng frowned, turned around with a hint of anger in his expression, pulled Wu Xiao into the apartment, closed the door, and said unhappily.

"What else do you want! I brought you to live in a house under my name, and I haven't taken any responsibility for it!"

Besides, regarding the matter of ruining your reputation, who knows if you were the one who did it, deliberately trying to curry favor with me!

The more Zhao Heng thought about it, the more suspicious Wu Xiao seemed.

Everything was normal yesterday, until he met Wu Xiao. He was instantly overcome with lust and lost control, and actually did *that* in that kind of place.

The memory of being surrounded and watched by others seemed to wound his pride as a man. He blamed everything on Wu Xiao; it was her appearance that led to the series of events that followed.

Upon hearing this, Wu Xiao was furious. "How...how could you say that to me? I just happened to see you and went up to say hello. Who knew you would suddenly...suddenly become so beastly!"

Although she genuinely wanted to curry favor with Zhao Heng and have him work for her, the situation was so sudden that she had no time to prepare.

She hadn't expected Zhao Heng to instantly become so primal upon seeing her; she was delighted but also surprised.

However, due to her original purpose, she did not refuse Zhao Heng and let him do everything to her.

Looking at Wu Xiao, who had a serious expression, Zhao Heng began to doubt whether he had guessed wrong.

Could it really be his own fault? Or did someone else drug him?

For a moment, Zhao Heng was also unsure.

He can only have a direction to investigate this matter once the results are out tomorrow.

Looking at the woman in front of him and recalling her threat, Zhao Heng could only suppress his emotions, no matter how unhappy he was.

Right now, he still needs to appease Wu Xiao, as he is somewhat afraid that Wu Xiao will reveal what happened yesterday.

"Okay, I didn't mean to blame you. I really have something to do. I'll come see you when I have time. This is my supplementary card. If you need anything, just go buy it yourself."

Zhao Heng showed no negative emotions.

The situation is unclear at the moment; we'll wait until he has a clear understanding of the matter before making any decisions.

Wu Xiao had better pray that she really meant what she said and hadn't had any ulterior motives, otherwise he wouldn't let the person who plotted against him get away with it.

Upon hearing this, Wu Xiao glanced at Zhao Heng, who was taller than her, as if trying to discern the truth in his words through his eyes.

After a while, she didn't find anything wrong.

She then nodded obediently and took the bank card from Zhao Heng's hand.

Just as they were about to say something, a sudden phone ringtone broke the somewhat awkward atmosphere between them.

Hearing the sound, Zhao Heng lowered his head, took out his phone from his pocket, and looked at the unmarked number on the screen with some confusion.

Just as he was about to hang up, he suddenly remembered the mysterious woman he had met yesterday. He glanced at Wu Xiao, picked up his phone, went to the balcony, and answered the call.

Wu Xiao looked at Zhao Heng's back with disdain in her eyes, but quickly looked away for fear of being discovered. She then walked to the sofa and sat down.

On the balcony, as soon as the call connected, Zhao Heng heard a familiar female voice.

“It’s me, Mr. Zhao.”

He knew immediately that the person on the other end of the phone was the mysterious woman from yesterday.

"Hmm, how did you get my phone number?"

Zhao Heng frowned and spoke with some doubt.

The other person knew far too much about him, while he knew nothing about that person.

This made him wary.

The woman on the other end gave a cold laugh and said indifferently, "I will find out if I want to. You don't need to worry about so much. You just need to know that we have a common enemy."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng knew that the woman simply did not want to tell him her true identity. Although he was very unhappy about this, he understood that there was nothing he could do.

He knew nothing about women, and even if he wanted to coerce or threaten them, he couldn't find a suitable excuse.

Therefore, Zhao Heng had no choice but to give up.

"Hmm, you called me, so you already have a plan?" Zhao Heng asked.

"Mr. Zhao is very clever; he does have a plan, but it needs to be discussed with you in person. Do you have time now?"

A woman's somber voice came from behind.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng turned his head and glanced at Wu Xiao on the sofa, then asked, "Hmm, where should we meet?"

"7 p.m., Room 5 at Forest Bar."

"Okay, see you there."

Both parties then hung up the phone.

Zhao Heng put away his phone, turned and walked into the living room, saying to Wu Xiao on the sofa, "I have to go now."

Wu Xiao realized that he must really have something to do. Anyway, she had an unexpected surprise and got the supplementary card, so she didn't try to keep Zhao Heng any longer.

"Okay, be careful on the road. Will you be back tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng refused without hesitation, saying, "I probably won't go back. I have plans with friends tonight."

Zhao Heng deeply resisted living under the same roof with a woman he disliked and even loathed.

If it were Jian Jiaojiao, he would be happy to see her. Thinking of Jian Jiaojiao, a hint of joy inexplicably appeared on Zhao Heng's face.

Wu Xiao nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Heng walked directly towards the door.

——

In the castle study

Ye Mohan sat in his office chair, while Lin Yi, who hadn't rested all night, stood directly in front of him, giving a report.

Lin Yi spent the entire night in Purgatory. This morning, after receiving accurate information, he sent a message to Ye Mohan and rushed over before dawn.

I waited in the living room for two whole hours before Ye Mohan came downstairs, and then I followed Ye Mohan to the study.

"President, according to the investigation by the people we sent out, Second Master has indeed returned to the country."

Y Country investigated Second Master's whereabouts over the past month. Half a month ago, Second Master stopped being active outside. Afterwards, the personnel went to Second Master's villa and confirmed that Second Master was no longer there.

I checked all the flights in Beijing and the surrounding cities over the past month, but there was no record of Second Master's name. Then, by retrieving the surveillance footage from Beijing Airport, I captured a picture of Second Master and Songzi in an inconspicuous surveillance video. It is likely that Second Master returned to China using a false identity.

Yesterday's incident involving the Madam was orchestrated by the Second Master. He is currently staying at the Bolton Hotel, which is under the Ye family's name.

Ye Mohan leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs. Such an extremely inelegant posture appeared exceptionally elegant and noble on Ye Mohan.

His deep, dark eyes gleamed with a dark light, and his aura gradually became somber and terrifying.