The thick clouds in the sky were being swirled by the wind.

Today is the day of Mo Jing and Feng Tianxiang's court hearing. The weather doesn't look good; it looks like it could rain at any moment.

The sky, covered by dark clouds, was gloomy, as if announcing to the world that this was not a peaceful day.

The court session was scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m., and it was only 7 a.m., still early, but Mo Jing couldn't sleep and got up early.

She held a watering can and watered the sunlit flowers, which she and Ling Moyuan had chosen when they went to the supermarket.

Even though they had prepared all the materials and all the evidence, and she was confident that she could take back the company and convict Feng Tianxiang, her eyelids kept twitching, as if something bad was about to happen.

Just then, the doorbell rang, sounding somewhat urgent.

Mo Jing could clearly see through the peephole that it was Xiao Wu.

When the door opened, Xiao Wu looked nervous and had some injuries on his face. He looked at Mo Jing as if he had seen a savior and said anxiously, "Sister Mo, Second Brother and Third Brother have been arrested."

Mo Jing's expression hardened.

Just then, Ling Moyuan came downstairs in his indoor slippers. He had obviously heard what Xiao Wu said. His expression was indifferent and cold. "Where are the people we sent to protect you?"

“They’re dead, all dead. They asked me to pass on two messages: if they see you at the courthouse, the bodies of Second Brother and Third Brother will be brought here.” Xiao Wu took the warm water Mo Jing poured for her and sat on the sofa, her hands trembling with fear. Before Mo Jing started supporting them, they often stole food when they had none; they were still young then. She was the youngest sister, so her brothers always took good care of her. Later, her eldest and fourth brothers fell ill from prolonged malnutrition and never woke up again.

Over the years, the three siblings have relied on each other for survival. If something were to really happen to the second and third brothers, Xiao Wu simply couldn't imagine whether she could survive.

Mo Jing placed her warm hand over Xiao Wu's hand and comforted him, "Don't worry, they will be alright. We will definitely rescue them."

Tears welled up in Xiao Wu's eyes. Looking at Mo Jing, he fearfully threw himself into her arms and choked out, "Sister Mo, I beg you, you must save my brother. They are the only two family members I have left."

Mo Jing patted Xiao Wu's back reassuringly and said, "Don't worry. It's my fault for dragging them into this. I will definitely rescue them."

Mo Jing and Ling Moyuan then exchanged a glance, but neither of them spoke.

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Xiao Wu was on edge all morning. She couldn't forget the scene. The three people Ling Moyuan had sent to protect them died right in front of her, which was a shock to the girl.

After Mo Jing stayed with her all morning, Xiao Wu finally felt drowsy and tired and went to rest.

Of course, they also clearly missed the court hearing. Without a plaintiff, the lawsuit was dismissed, and Mo Jing was fined by the court. Ling Moyuan also gave Rocky some instructions over the phone.

But none of that mattered to her, because just two hours later she received a call from the kidnappers.

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Chapter 1 complete, more updates to come!