Chapter 254 - Shadow (1/2)

Lei Zhao walked back and forth in the room. Lei Zhao and Yan Mei were already out of the city. They did so immediately so they could escape from the hellhole that has happened.

It was a good thing that Lei Xiao Tong suggested to go on a honeymoon out of the city. It was for both of them--especially Yan Mei to keep her mind out of the issue that had happened.

Yan Mei was sleeping in their room, Lei Zhao, out in the living room to wait for news that he was expecting from his secretary, Ye Xing.

Even though both of them were already out of the city, Lei Zhao could not help but feel uneasy. With what was already happening in their lives, it was as if the incident was a water ripple.

It had affected everyone involved, bothering the others who have witnessed it as well.

Lei Zhao was still pacing in the lobby. He could no longer take it as he got his phone from his pocket, already dialing his secretary, Ye Xing, for the update.

Lei Zhao put his phone against his ears. He was looking out the window, the night quiet, and the stars in the sky still. The phone was still ringing as it attempted to connect, Ye Xing finally accepting the call at the third ring.

”Mr. Lei,” he said from the other end of the call, ”Do you need something that you need me to bring?”

Even though Ye Xing wasn't with him, Lei Zhao shook his head, heaving a small sigh as he continued looking out the window.

”The issue I told you to investigate on. How is it going?”

”This...”

There was hesitation in Ye Xing's voice. Even Lei Zhao, who trusted him in his work, felt the doubt in his tone.

He always knew that Ye Xing is a confident man with what he is doing with his work. He always promised quality and fast results, but with him hesitating this way now, it seemed that even The Amazing Ye Xing could get stuck in his work.

”Mr. Lei, I'm sorry,” Ye Xing apologized, ”But I would have to ask for more time.”

Lei Zhao internally sighed. He did not want to pressure his employee, so he just nodded, ending the call with his last sentence.

”Alright then, Ye Xing. Just continue to investigate and continue what you can do at the moment.”

With that, Lei Zhao ended the call feeling slightly frustrated. He slightly threw his phone on the couch across him, his hand running through his hair as he felt desperate to look for answers.

'Who is this man?' he thought, 'How could he do such a thing to Yan Mei? What are his intentions, and what does he benefit from it?'

Lei Zhao's body stiffened. Suddenly, at that same moment, he felt so weary of his surroundings. Lei Zhao felt that someone was watching him, making him study his surroundings.

Feeling his protective senses kicking in, he remembered Yan Mei, who was alone in the room. He slowly walked towards the door, his sights not leaving the curtains where he felt the presence of someone he doesn't know.

”Who's there?”

Lei Zhao called out, his eyes still on the curtains. At the same time, a mysterious man appeared. He was wearing a black suit, and he had an enigmatic aura that paired perfectly with his pulchritude.

He stared straight at Lei Zhao's eyes, Lei Zhao feeling uneasy as he looked at him, uncomfortable with his presence.

'He seems familiar,' Lei Zhao thought, 'Who is this man, and why is he here? How did he come here?'

Snapping himself from his thoughts, his hand started reaching out to the phone near the bedroom door.

”Leave now if you don't want me to call the--”

”Lei Zhao,” the mysterious man called out, interrupting him. ”My name is Shadow, and I have something important to give you.”

Shadow, the mysterious man who just appeared in the room, extended his hand towards him. Lei Zhao raised a brow at him, watching Shadow's every move.

Shadow still had his arm extended. On his hand was a black pen drive, Lei Zhao's eyebrow twitching as it completely piqued his interest.

”This is?”

Shadow walked over to the coffee table where Lei Zhao's laptop was. He put the pen drive down, his gaze not leaving Lei Zhao as he spoke.