Kuroba Chikage gritted her teeth, enduring the waves of soreness in her body and the deep sense of humiliation in her heart, and struggled to get up from the cold floor.
Before she could even think about what Yuzuru Nanami meant by doing this, his leisurely words reached her ears.
"Madam, I heard that your husband, Kuroba Toichi, tragically passed away eight years ago due to an accident during a magic performance. Is that true?"
Kuroba Chikage suddenly raised her head, her gaze fixed on Hanyu Nan, her eyes filled with vigilance and unease.
Especially when she saw the strange smile on Yuzuru Nan's face, an ominous premonition instantly welled up in her heart.
But she forced herself to calm down and replied in a composed manner, "That's right, my husband had an accident during a magic show eight years ago and unfortunately passed away."
“I see…” Yuzuru nodded thoughtfully, leaned back in his chair, and casually glanced around before finally settling on the table where Ai was doing her research.
He reached out and picked up a jar of spiders preserved in formalin.
The spider appeared in a bizarre posture in the transparent liquid, its limbs curled up, still retaining the appearance of its last struggle before death.
He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.
Then, amidst Kuroba Chikage's shocked expression, Nan slowly asked, "I wonder if you, Madam, are aware of the 'Zoo' organization? I've heard they've been searching for your husband's whereabouts."
"I...I don't know..." Kuroba Chikage stared intently at the jar of spiders in Yuusuke Nanami's hand, swallowing hard. "What zoo? I don't know what you're talking about?"
"Really?" Yuzuru twirled the jar in his hand, the spider in the formalin swaying as it turned, as if mocking Kuroba Chikage's lie. "Then, if we add the Pandora Stone, Madam, do you understand?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Kuroba Chikage seemed to have been struck by lightning, and her body became unsteady.
She loosened her grip on the table, knelt down again, her knees slamming heavily onto the floor. Her lips trembled slightly, and she couldn't utter a single word.
This was their family's biggest secret, and the main force behind her upcoming plans. She never expected it to be revealed so casually.
“That’s all in the past. It’s all over now that my husband has died.”
Kuroba Chikage's voice carried a hint of sadness.
She still clung to a sliver of hope, betting that Yuzuru Nanami was unaware of the crucial information.
"Heh~" Yu Shengnan chuckled and put the jar back on the table. "Madam, I just told you, there's nothing in this world that I don't know."
Kuroba Chikage pursed her lips and remained silent.
Yuzuru continued, "Do you need me to notify the zoo and tell them that Kuroba Toichi is still alive?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the huge screen above suddenly lit up, displaying a luxury villa in Las Vegas.
The villa was clearly displayed on the screen, and the surrounding environment, the exterior of the building, and even some details of the villa could be seen clearly.
With just one glance, Kuroba Chikage's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, died completely.
That's where Kuroba Touichi recuperates from his injuries.
Back then, Toichi Kuroba was put on the kill list by the mysterious multinational organization Zoo for disrupting their search for the Pandora Stone. For his safety, he had no choice but to fake his death to escape.
I never expected that such a flawless plan would be seen through by the young man in front of me.
Is it really as he says, that there's nothing in this world he doesn't know?
Kuroba Chikage's mind kept replaying the words Hanyu Nan had said before.
She began to feel a deep sense of awe for the boy, awe stemming not only from his insight into her plans but also from a fear of an unknown and powerful force.
Thinking this, Kuroba Chikage gave a bitter smile. The fact that the news had been found out meant that her carefully crafted plan had also failed.
Like a meticulously built fortress, it will collapse once its foundation is destroyed.
Her original thought was that even if she died, she could not lose her chastity, and if she disappeared for more than a certain period of time, her husband would find out.
When that time comes, Kuroba Toichi will definitely return to Japan. With his wisdom and ability, someone will help clean up the trouble Kaito caused.
This was originally a foolproof plan, her last resort for her family in this desperate situation.
But now, every step he takes is clearly seen by the other party, like a toy in the palm of their hand, unable to escape their grasp no matter what.
Kuroba Chikage took a deep breath and looked at Yuu Nan, "What exactly do you want from me to let my family go?"
But she received no response.
Yuzuru Hanyu propped his head up with one hand, remaining silent and gazing at her with a playful smile.
His gaze was as if he were admiring an object he could casually manipulate, exuding an aura of complete control.
Witnessing this scene, Hei Yu Qianying's tears flowed uncontrollably, each crystal-clear tear sliding down her beautiful face as she struggled with extreme pain.
After a long while, as if she had lost all her strength, she lowered her proud head and said in a heavy voice, "Fine, I promise you. But you must keep your promise."
“Of course, Madam, you made a wise choice.” Yu Sheng Nan watched the beautiful woman before him yield and nodded in satisfaction.
As expected of a classic Japanese drama, this kind of plot, full of struggle, submission, and desire, can stimulate people's possessiveness and desire for control.
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