Chapter 381 - A Surprise Gift for a Visit (IV) (1/2)
Yet how come... Old Xiong and Xiong Zhi knew? And it seemed like they already knew it for a long time!
He was played!
Even more terrible, why were they only breaking it now?
Have they already ensured that he would have no way to refute and escape?
No, he must not admit it! He could pretend that someone else was framing him for this crime.
At this moment, Xiong De's experience all over the years had given him already an answer to his premonition, but he threw this fear at the back of his mind in denial.
Yes, yes, play innocent! It could not be considered a decisive evidence yet!
His shocked, pale face then showed disbelief and hurt.
”M-master Xiong, you must be joking. What terrible things are you talking about? I-I don't understand what you mean...”
”I mean you tried to poison me to death.”
”Impossible! How could I possibly do that? Master Xiong, believe me, I am innocent—”
”The poison was exactly found from your gifts.”
”Someone must be trying to frame me! I never wanted you to die. How could I dare do such a thing, we're family! How could I put poison on the incense gifts! If I really did that, then… then the heavens shall strike me with lightning!”
His pale face appeared serious and solemn, as if aggrieved but at the same time determined to protect his honor.
Old Xiong leaned back on his chair. He was sitting comfortably while his cold eyes watched the shameless man act ignorant about his crime.
”Be careful. The heavens might really strike you down with lightning. Who knows, they might even brew something worse than lightning to hit you with.”
”I really did not do it! How could I do such a foolish thing yet still appear in front of you? I swear on the name of all the gods, I have never done such a thing. How could I do that to you? You are my uncle!”
”Hah! You even dare say that now?!”
How shameless! Old Xiong's stern face cracked. He wanted to murder this man right at this moment!
A cold voice suddenly sounded behind them, interrupting the explosion at the tipping point.
”I hope you can still swear to all the gods when you are already in court.”
Old Xiong and Xiong De looked at the person who just came.
”Grandfather, Third Uncle, what a pleasant chat you're having without me.”
Xiong Zhi shot a cold smile at Xiong De.
She just came home directly from the office. She told herself that the old man would handle Xiong De today, but her raging blood longing for revenge could not let her sit down calmly.
Thus, she postponed her afternoon appointments, decided to take a look and send off the man to hell herself.
Revenge was a dish best served cold. It has been a very long time. Now, it was finally here.
She wanted to add salt to the wound as much as possible.
Seeing the contempt in her eyes, Xiong De's eyes flashed with killing intent amidst his panic.
The same gift... It was not a coincidence at all. This brat must knew it all along.
He opened his mouth. ”You're just in time! We were discussing how a poison miraculously appeared on my incense. We both know that we gifted exactly the same kind of incense to Master Xiong. I don't doubt Young Miss, but I am afraid someone is plotting against me.”