Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âOkay! Letâs go,â Sally said, brimming with happiness.
After exiting the office, the trio descended into the elevator and strolled toward the parking lot.
Meanwhile, You Luan exited his car, heading toward the office building. Upon spotting the three approaching, particularly the person in the middle, he was taken aback, nearly halting in surprise and losing balance.
That⦠that⦠Isnât that⦠Madam?
She appeared thinner yet undeniably more elegant. Her attire and accessories exuded a heightened sense of fashion.
Upon regaining composure, You Luan discreetly retreated, hiding beside a car, wary of Lin Wan catching sight of him.
Puzzled and intrigued, You Luan watched as Lin Wan and her companions entered a car.
Madam⦠When does she return?
What brings her here?
After Lin Wanâs departure, You Luan informed Xiao Yichen about this development.
While mentioning Lin Wan had been strictly forbidden for the past five years, the circumstances seemed different now. Lin Wan was back. This might be a positive turn of events for Xiao Yichen.
You Luan dialed Xiao Yichenâs number, eager to share the information.
In a high-end restaurant, Xiao Yichen dined with Bai Lu. Upon receiving You Luanâs call, he glanced at the screen and answered.
âWhat is it?â Xiao Yichenâs voice was direct, his demeanor icy.
âMr. Xiao, I-1 have something to report to you,â You Luan stammered.
âSpeak.â Xiao Yichenâs response was curt, his gaze cold.
âI, I, I⦠saw⦠Madam. She seems to be back,â You Luan nervously told him the news.
In an instant, Xiao Yichenâs expression shifted. Anger flickered in his eyes, but a mix of excitement, surprise, and turmoil lay beneath it.
Sheâs back?
Is Lu Hao back, too?
How dare they come back?
Without uttering a word, Xiao Yichen hung up and stood abruptly. After addressing Bai Lu, he stated, âIâll be leaving.â
Bai Lu, bewildered, asked about her return route, but Xiao Yichen, showing no inclination to respond, departed without looking back.
âYichen, how do I get back?â Bai Lu inquired urgently, but Xiao Yichen strode away, seemingly oblivious to her.
Bai Luâs anger flared. She wondered, âWhat kind of call could trigger such a drastic change in him?â
En route to the city, Xiao Yichen instructed You Luan to have Shen Qing investigate Lin Wan and Lu Haoâs whereabouts.
âOkay.â Upon recognizing the tension in Xiao Yichenâs voice, You Luan complied without further comment.
Upon returning to the East Mansion, Xiao Yichen awaited You Luan and Shen Qingâs report.
It was past seven in the evening when they arrived to deliver the findings.
âMr. Xiao,â Shen Qing greeted.
âSpeak,â Xiao Yichenâs terse response carried an ominous edge.
âLin Wan is back. Sheâs working at a jewelry company called Elite Jewelry. Lin Wan is staying at her motherâs house, butâ¦â Shen Qing reported.
Xiao Yichenâs piercing gaze prompted Shen Qing to lower her head, sensing the impending storm.
Shen Qing was so frightened that she immediately lowered her head. She understood what he meant and hurriedly continued, âLu Hao hadnât returned. We found no information about his entry.â
Xiao Yichenâs brow furrowed briefly, a flicker of contemplation crossing his face before resuming his sinister demeanor.
Lu Hao doesnât return? Isnât he with that woman?
What happened between them?