39 HE WAS NOT SURPRISED (1/2)

Silence fell between the two of them. Hu Lei could not believe the matter that had transpired in a short moment. Her body felt petrified the more she looked up at the face of the big boss. It did not seem like she would enjoy the night as intended.

”You should not have done that.” She finally said.

Zhong Feng looked at the terrified little face and felt puzzled. Was she that attached to the small glass of champagne? The liquid had not tasted good, and the carbonation was already causing irritation to his throat. When he had seen her with the alcohol in the hall, he had remembered the previous Friday, and her drunken behaviour.

If she behaved in the same way, wouldn't she be propositioning other people right and left during the party? The thought made his chest feel a little tight. Originally, he had imagined she would come out sans champagne, and he would admonish her before sending her off to the dinner… if his sister ever finished her drawn out and unnecessary speech.

However, she had come out while holding the glass in her small hands. He had reacted without thinking. He had felt that he had to do it because her red face and babbling from the previous week kept floating around in is head. When he had imagined her being like that with another person, it had not been difficult to down the unpleasant drink.

”You should not be drinking.” He spoke while staring her down.

”I was not drinking. But that is not what is important right now.” Her exasperation rose with his words.

How was she going to tell him? Her good name would be ruined forever! She would lose the big boss' trust, and she would be the vixen that tried to entrap the most eligible bachelor in Supreme. Her mother duck would abandon her. Invisible tears fell in a stream.

”Say what you want to say.” Zhong Feng frowned and spoke, tired of seeing her endless strange expressions.

”Well, the champagne was drugged.” It was better to directly speak instead of delaying the inevitable.

Contrary to her expectations, the big boss did not show anger. However, this caused her to feel even more fear. If he was furious, she could at least say something to pacify him. Instead, he remained calm and looked at her for a long moment as if he was not surprised.

”Who were you trying to drug?” he finally asked.

Hu Lei felt wronged at the question. What kind of person did he think she was? Well… she had drugged one or two people in her day, but he did not know that. She had only showed her good side to him. Shouldn't the mother duck be worried for her? At the very least, he should not immediately assume that she was up to no good!

”Obviously, someone was trying to drug me, but I discovered the nefarious plot. I planned to dispose of the glass, but who knew someone else would be thirsty.” She responded in a harsh but hushed tone.

”So I am to blame for your possession of a drugged drink?” Zhong Feng looked at her angry face calmly.

Hu Lei felt that he was definitely to be blamed for taking a drink from someone's hands and downing it at an unusual speed. But of course, she would not say that!

”How could I blame the mighty president? You have saved me from an insidious plot crafted by my enemies.” She conceded to the true ruler.

There were obviously a lot of things that were just wrong in that sentence, but Zhong Feng knew that pursuing that line of question would bring more confusion. He decided to address the most critical matter at hand.

”Who tried to drug you?” His words came with a cold pressure, but Hu Lei did not notice.