1037 Perplexed and Smitten 97 (1/2)
A frown creased Xiao Chenyang's forehead the moment he read the contents of the text message. He quickly erased it before Fang Erlan could sneak a peek and sprung up from the bed immediately.
\”Where are you going?\”
\”To attend to something. Go to bed first.\”
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An Xiaoning kicked the metal gate off its hinges and made her way downstairs. She trod down the staircase continuously, all the way until the first floor.
The lady boss was having some liquor while sitting by the bar counter. Upon the sight of her, she asked, \”Ms. An, didn't you find Mr. Jin?\”
\”Didn't you say that he's here? Where is he?\” she questioned.
\”I don't know about that, but I remember clearly that he was in that room.\”
\”Could you show me the surveillance camera footages, then? Don't tell me the surveillance cameras are faulty.\”
The female boss chuckled and said, \”Ms. An, you're such a clairvoyant. Coincidentally, it just so happens that the surveillance cameras here have been faulty for the past few days. I was planning to get it repaired tomorrow.\”
Keeping her eyes fixed on the lady boss, An Xiaoning said, \”You can repair the surveillance cameras, but if there happens to be a case of murder or a missing person occurring here, I'm sure everyone here will be implicated.\”
\”What do you mean… implicated?\”
\”I mean implicated. Everyone will be embroiled and affected because of a single person's mistake.\”
\”Ms. An, I know you have the power and authority, but do you really think it's appropriate to threaten a poor businesswoman like me?\”
\”I know clearly whether or not you're a poor businesswoman. I'm sure you're well aware of it yourself too. We're all adults. You must consider carefully before doing anything. Otherwise, you may not be able to afford to bear the consequences.\”
An Xiaoning then turned around to leave.
The lady boss watched as her figure receded. Her pupils constricted, and she zoomed inside the elevator to go up to the third floor the moment An Xiaoning closed the door.
Knock, knock, knock.
\”Come in,\” a voice said coldly.
\”Master, An Xiaoning has already left. However, she threatened me before she did.\”
\”What did she say?\”
\”She said that everyone would be implicated if a murder or kidnapping incident takes place here.\”
\”Psht… look how petrified you are. What are you afraid of with me around?\” the man sneered.
\”Master, isn't An Xiaoning your target? Why did you let her escape?\”
\”She seemed to have been unable to recognize me. Things are getting interesting. It's not a bad idea to have some fun for now. Dealing with her is a piece of cake for me. It's only a matter of whether I want to do it or not.\”
\”I know.\”
\”Okay, you're dismissed.\”
\”Yes.\”
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An Xiaoning caught sight of Xiao Chenyang just as she left the nightclub.
However, it was just a virtual form of him.
It was An Xiaoning's first time seeing him in the flesh.
\”Are you sure he's the Emperor?\”
\”Yes, I'm sure.\”
Xiao Chenyang smirked and said, \”I've finally showed my face to you after so long.\”
When they entered again, they bumped into the lady boss who was making her way downstairs. \”Why have you come back?\”