Chapter 271 - Devastatingly Heartbroken (2/2)

Yan Ying's mood went down even more. She knew that originally Uncle Kuan served Xin Xiaoli's mother, but after her death, he pledged his loyalty to Xin Zimen. But she still couldn't figure out why Uncle Kuan was so casual about this matter involving Carina Novell. After all, if his loyalty lied with his late Mistress, shouldn't he be upset learning about Xin Zimen's love for Carina Novell? Then why was he so nonchalant?

”Devastatingly heartbroken...” Yan Ying muttered to herself. ”I don't want to be the bearer of bad news. Uncle Kuan, why don't you tell Zizi about this matter?”

Saying that she almost made a run for her life but couldn't succeed as Uncle Kuan held her collar and pulled her back. ”Where do you think you're running off to, young miss?” He had an amused smile dancing on his lips as he observed Yan Ying's movements.

”My job was to find Carina Novell. I have done my job. See, she's been dead for almost 8 years now. I can't help it anymore. So, I think my job here is done and I should take the next flight back home.” She honestly didn't want to tell Xin Zimen about this news herself. She didn't know how he was going to react but the idea of seeing him heartbroken didn't seem very appealing. Xin Zimen was like her second father, she only dared to tease him because she knew he loved her like his own daughter.

But in all these years, she had never seen him sad except for the time when he first mentioned Carina Novell before her and asked for her help. She could still remember that helplessness, vulnerability and hurt in his eyes. It haunted her for a while and she didn't want to see that same pain in his eyes again.

”Your job won't be done until and unless you stand before Master and give him a thorough report of your investigation,” reminded Uncle Kuan making Yan Ying curse under her breath.

Uwu! She really wanted to cry now. Why was she being dragged into this again?

Her mind thought of a thousand excuses in the span of a minute and she decided to find her leeway as she turned to Uncle Kuan and said, ”You see, even Li doesn't want me to stay at Xin villa for long. Isn't it better that I disappear before he could really get tired of me and throw me out himself?”

Uncle Kuan rolled his eyes at her, ”No one dares to do anything to you as long as Master is the one protecting you. Xin villa belongs to Master, not his sons. They can't throw you out even if they want to.” He took a pause to give her an amused look as he added, ”Besides, I think you can take down both of them with your skills.”

”But...”

She still tried to persuade him to let her go but Uncle Kuan wasn't really listening as he almost dragged her down the hill saying, ”Instead of coming up with excuses to run, why don't you use those brain cells to find a proper way to disclose this news to Master?”