Chapter 459 The Ruthless Male Lead 18 "Did you see that? Every time I miss you, I make a cut, because only in this way can I feel closer to you!"
Shen Li ripped open the collar of his shirt, revealing a series of hideous, old and new scars below his collarbone.
Zi Xi gasped, shocked by the dense scars covering his body.
A dense, aching bitterness and pain welled up in my heart, the lingering emotions from before.
But her rational mind was screaming.
His crazy criticism is unhealthy and extreme.
But I really feel sorry for them.
"sorry……"
"I... I don't remember many things, and now..."
Zi Xi lowered her eyelashes, her voice low and hoarse.
I don't care who you are!
"You are mine! You were, you are, and you always will be mine!"
"You've just forgotten, I'll make you remember! Remember everything!"
Shen Li abruptly interrupted her, his hands bracing against the back of the sofa on either side of her body, trapping her in a small space, his breath hot and dangerous.
"Mr. Shen, thank you for saving me, but please calm down."
"There are more important things to do now. Who wants to kill me? Is it after you or the Yun family?"
His approach brought a great sense of oppression, causing Zi Xi to close her eyes, take a deep breath, and when she opened them again, her eyes were clear and calm again.
Zi Xi's calmness was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the raging, out-of-control flames.
Shen Li also realized that the most urgent task was to eliminate the hidden dangers that threatened her safety.
"Investigate thoroughly. I need to know who's behind this! I want results within 24 hours!"
He got up with a gloomy face and dialed Ying's number, his voice so cold it was icy.
Zi Xi also contacted Yun Pengju and the information network she had established in the old city through her encrypted channels, starting the investigation from another line.
The survey results came together faster than expected.
All the clues, after being cross-referenced by information from both Shen Li and Zi Xi, ultimately pointed to an unexpected direction.
It wasn't some business enemy of Shen Li, although he did indeed stir things up and provide Zi Xi's itinerary, so it wasn't entirely Yun Yifei's fault.
The real mastermind behind it all is someone within the Shen family.
Shen Tianhua, the tyrannical cousin.
A person who has always coveted Shen Li's position as heir and who also controls some of the family's shady businesses.
What Zi Xi and Shen Li learned was that Shen Tianhua was the person behind An Yuan.
That was where he handled dirty work and trained his private army.
Shen Li's massacre of Dark Abyss was tantamount to cutting off an important source of wealth and a vital ally for him, which is why he harbors a deep grudge.
Meanwhile, Shen Tianhua had always coveted the position of head of the Shen family.
In his eyes, Shen Li was an uncontrollable madman, and he had long wanted to get rid of him.
The kidnapping of Zi Xi was for two reasons: first, to retaliate against Shen Li for destroying the Dark Abyss; and second, to test and provoke Shen Li.
If Shen Li goes mad and does something even more uncontrollable, he will have the opportunity to join forces with the clan elders to remove Shen Li from power.
If Shen Li falls into a trap while trying to save Zi Xi, then this major threat can be eliminated directly. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Yun Yifei was deliberately approached by Shen Tianhua's people at a social event, who then conveniently revealed Zi Xi's itinerary.
He also implied that eliminating this doctor of unknown origin would be beneficial to consolidating his position in the Yun family.
The truth has come to light.
"Shen Tianhua...he's courting death!"
A murderous intent surged in Shen Li's eyes.
Zi Xi felt a sense of trouble.
She only wanted to deal with Yun Yifei, but she never expected to get involved in such a deep power struggle within a wealthy family.
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