Chapter 404 - Mastermind (1/2)

Yu Mei leaned back on the wall as she sobbed while speaking, ''You know... The first time when I saw you, you appeared out of thin air and later, even though I acted indifferent about it, I was intimidated by your presence. In my heart, I always treated you as an enemy until I realized the kind of person you are. It took me months to know the real you, little by little, I got to know the Mia who has her vulnerable sides, who has soft corner for me and Zixuan even though she pretended like she didn't care...'' She whispered softly while gently stroking Mia's back, hoping that her voice reached the woman.

''Mia... Your presence...it is indeed like that of an elder sister, one I can rely on with my eyes closed. Even though I don't say it out most of the time, I have always seen you as an elder sister like you always wanted to be seen as. You are someone I can go to without a second thought...'' Yu Mei paused as her eyes welled up with tears.

There was no movement from her and Yu Mei could feel Mia's breathing growing weaker, 'You always said no one can hurt you...'' She lowered her head before closing her eyes, ''What happened then? How come... How come you are like this...?''

Yu Mei stopped speaking as she heard the sound of the door opening.

From the corner of her eyes, she caught a glimspse of a pair of black leather boots.

''You have grown up well but stupid,'' Came a calm voice.

Yu Mei raised her hand before she wiped her tears with the back of her hand as she laughed softly, ''What makes you think I am stupid? And why would you make me wait for such a long time....'' She tilted her head to look at the man who was standing near the door with one of his hands tucked inside his pocket, ''...Mr. Han Sheng?''

Han Sheng's brows tugged together and his face looked especially scary with the scar running down his cheek and his livid expressions, ''When did you know?”

Yu Mei carefully placed Mia on the carpet as she stood up, ''Why should I tell you?”

”You can demand for something in return,'' Han Sheng raised an eyebrow as he looked at her like he was negotiating with her.

Yu Mei stepped towards him, ''Did you do this to her?” She pointed her finger towards Mia.

''Yes, I did,'' Han Sheng did not seem to be living in denial either as he nodded without any hesitation, ''It was very effective to drag you out of your hole.''

''Then, you can cut off your fingers,'' Yu Mei tilted her chin as she looked at the man indifferently.

''I like that,'' Han Sheng laughed, not seeming offended by her remark, ''You are indeed my niece.''

''You are Han Family's adopted son so basically I am not your niece by blood which is why you should not claim me as one,'' Yu Mei looked at him, ''It disgusts me.''

And this time, Han Sheng's expressions changed slightly, ''What did you say?” He stepped towards her.