Chapter 401 - What did he do to her? (1/2)
”That's all. Dismissed.” After leaving them a few notes, Lexi dismissed the two: Hannah Gan and John Qian, with some additional instructions. Though her instructions about the woman were mostly for her relaxation so she could fully understand that not everyone in the entertainment industry was her friend.
Although there are some rare gems in the industry just like Rika Song, alas, there are still some stones who act and pretend to be a diamond. Hence, Lexi used this situation as a perfect example to teach the rising star a lesson about the harsh reality of their environment.
”Boss Yang!” Just as Lexi stood from her seat and was about to leave, she was stopped in her tracks before turning to look at Hannah Gan's direction.
”I don't know why you trust me so much and I don't know how to repay you but, thank you so much!” Doing a deep bow, Hannah Gan meekly expressed her gratitude. Granted that the real matter wasn't settled yet, but, just knowing that there's one person that believes in her story, Hannah Gan felt a bit stronger to survive the day.
Lexi didn't respond as the corners of her lips only stretched into a smirk. Turning her back against the bowing woman, Lexi resumed in her strides while her right arm was raised as it mildly waved off.
”Be still this whole week— it will end within a week or two.”
”Yes!” Hearing that, Hannah Gan smiled brightly as her response this time sounded more alive than earlier. She didn't know if what Lexi said might come true but, for some reason, her instincts were telling her that Lexi wasn't just spouting empty words.
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”What do you think, Nico?” As they made their way down to the establishment's lobby, Lexi inquired to Nico Zhuang following behind her. Since she already knew where they are heading, Lexi refused John Qian's assistance and made him tend to the issue. Hence, it was only her and Nico Zhuang again as they went down to the elevator.
”I think Miss Gan's story is believable and is worthy for the benefit of the doubt. Still, I already asked someone to check on Miss Gan's father's file.” Calm and honest, Nico Zhuang uttered while he followed Lexi keeping the right distance with her inside the elevator.
For some time, when Nico Zhuang had finished his sentence, silence enveloped the whole lift as Lexi remained quiet. It took her at least a minute to speak again but, this time, Lexi sounded piercingly cold with a touch of sadness.
”Not that but the woman earlier…” A heavy sigh escaped her mouth as Lexi instinctively looked up to the numbers that flickered one after another. Her pair of eyes had an unreadable glint that flashed across it along with the slow blink of her lids. ”What's her name again? Avril, is it? Why was Ethan wary of her? Any thoughts?” Without looking away from the numbers above and then from the door panel, Lexi added.
Nico Zhuang naturally glanced at Lexi's back and sensed the difference of her aura. He wasn't surprised that Lexi had forgotten the woman's name or rather, she chose to pretend that she didn't know it because maybe, she found it insignificant and a waste of memory space.
”Only master can know that, Ma'am.” Clearing his throat, Nico Zhuang unhesitantly pushed the responsibility to explain the real subject to the culprit named Ethan Lu. After all, Nico Zhuang didn't want to make Lexi feel better by using empty, comforting words. Moreover, he really didn't know the depths of Avah Tong and Ethan Lu's relationship in the past— he just knew the glimpse he had seen at that time.
However, despite internally saying that and was fully convinced that he wouldn't open his mouth to refrain himself from saying reckless words, Nico Zhuang constantly glanced at Lexi's back who remained silent. For some reason, the elevator ride felt longer than usual as the silence became more and more deafening.
”Madam, there's no need to fret about that woman because I never saw master protect anyone so much to the extent of placing all his trusted subordinates around you.” Clearing his throat, Nico Zhuang for the first time attempting to comfort someone by all the good words he could come up with. Although he wasn't good with words, he did a pretty good job clearing Ethan Lu's name.