130 The Traitor 14 (2/2)

Lee Mu hesitated between staying and leaving. He wanted to explain himself but on the other hand, Zao Ming was pulling on him to leave. As Zao Ming pulled Lee Mu along, he yanked the bag that he brought with him off the chair.

To be fair, Zao Ming only had Lee Mu's best interest at heart. Yes, they might be in a whole lot of trouble if they left but if they stay, Lee Mu's career could be ruined should their secret get exposed. He was going to take on all the legal responsibility and try to keep Lee Mu as far as he could away from the legal repercussion. That was a sacrifice he was willing to make for the man he loved.

As they inched towards the meeting room door, Xiu Ling stood up and said a sentence that shot through Lee Mu's heart like an arrow, ”Do you look down on Joann that much? She doesn't even deserve an explanation?!”

Lee Mu planted his feet firmly in the ground and Zao Ming found himself unable to move the man anymore. Lee Mu was far more physically impressive than he was and it felt like he was trying to move a mountain.

Lee Mu turned to him and said, ”Zao Ming, it's okay. It's time to face the truth.”

It sounded like a confession, an apology, a surrender, and a declaration all rolled into one.

Zao Ming looked at his friend and when he saw the conviction in Lee Mu's eyes, he knew the man's mind had been made up and he would not be able to persuade him otherwise anymore. Zao Ming sighed and relented, returning to the chairs.

He was silent while Lee Mu took the chair beside him and he asked openly, ”Well, what do you want to know?”

Lin Kang nodded at Xiu Ling and the latter leaned forward to say, ”Thank you so much for your cooperation. I really appreciate it. I only have one question and the question is... why?”

”It all started several weeks ago when we received an anonymous package in the mail addressed to my apartment,” began Lee Mu. ”Initially we thought it was a fan letter but in reality it contained something that was much more sinister than that.”

”Wait!” Zao Ming called out from beside him.

Lee Mu frowned, assuming Zao Ming was going to stop him from going further. ”Zao Ming, please let me explain the story. It's no use hiding anymore, it is time to face the truth. I've done things that I shouldn't and I am willing to face the consequences.”

Zao Ming smiled a sad smile. ”No, it's not that.” He turned to rummage through his bag.