Chapter 448

“Wow, you’re really shocked, aren’t you?” Examining Mia Chen’s aghast expression, Lexi mused . “Actually, I didn’t want to waste even a little energy explaining why you failed . ” Lexi paused and took a sip of her tea before she hummed in satisfaction upon its taste .

“But, it was a memorable experience not to share . Right, Miss Chen? I know you’re itching to know as well . . . ” Using her middle finger, Lexi gently traced the tea’s mouth as the corner of her lips slowly curled upward .

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Weeks ago . . .

“Okay, let me hear your plan . ” As Ethan Lu locked eyes with Morris Liu’s pair of cold eyes, a sudden glint flashed across his eyes .

“My plan is to know what she truly wanted and by knowing that, I might need Lexi’s participation . ” Morris Liu didn’t break away his gaze from the pair of Ethan Lu’s devil’s eyes as it emanated a thirst for chaos every passing second .

“Why?”

“As I’ve said, I don’t know what that woman has in her head but, what I am certain is that she is waiting for a perfect time to strike so, we must give that to her . ” Morris Liu languidly leaned forward, placing his arms over his legs . “A perfect timing where Lexi and I are in the same space and . . . where Ethan Lu is not around . ”

Ethan Lu absorbed his vague plan yet, upon careful consideration, the corner of his lips slightly curled into a smirk .

“Mr . Tang’s birthday celebration is near, and you must have heard it . As you know, the Tang Group of Companies has been associated with the Yang’s and recently partnered with the Liu Empire . ” Stating the obvious, Morris Liu slightly raised his right hand as he explained .

“I see . . . if you and Lexi would attend the same event, it would be less suspicious since both families are connected to Mr . Tang . ” Nodding his head, Ethan Lu understood Morris Liu’s rational thinking .

From the past year, Lexi and Morris Liu haven’t had their chance encounter . Hence, it would be suspicious if they suddenly meet . Also, it would be more believable if whatever happened in the event would look natural .

So, if they executed their plans on the same day which Mia Chen must have been anticipating as well, they could take advantage of it and turn the tables . Not to mention, it wasn’t a secret to everyone whose political party the Lu’s were supporting and the Tang’s .

Therefore, to avoid further conflicts, Ethan Lu would surely have to reject the invitation and would resort to compensate his friend, Mr . Tang, so as to not strain their relationship . With that, the old man Tang would surely understand Ethan Lu’s position .

“Although I am not a hundred percent sure, but prevention is better than cure . Also, I don’t think she works alone . ” Morris Liu nodded his head in satisfaction as he sees Ethan Lu clearly understood . Thus, he dropped another grenade .

“I don’t know who but, Mia placing Kevin in your life — she must have another motive or, whoever she teamed up with must have ill-intention towards you . Regardless, we wouldn’t know unless we were a step ahead of them . ” Although Morris Liu’s statement was just pure speculations, he sounded convinced, as if he was certain unlike what he claimed .

“Alright,” Slowly, Ethan Lu closed his eyes before he opened them again . Beneath his pair of orbs lies the blazing thirst to send someone to where they belong — six feet under the ground .

He unhurriedly rose from his seat and slightly tugged the hem of his suit as he prepared to leave . Ethan Lu then glanced at Morris Liu’s unchanging front before he grinned and spoke .

“Whether she is working with someone, they will voluntarily give me clues . Anyway, thank you for informing me . ” With that said note, Ethan Lu unhurriedly turned his back against him .

“Will she agree?” As he watched Ethan Lu retreat, Morris Liu solemnly inquired .

“Huh,” Without turning his head back, Ethan Lu briefly chuckled at his silly question . “Brother Mo, didn’t we just discuss it earlier? You don’t know how she worries me these days . . . and, at the same time, she terrifies me a little . ” Recalling his distress earlier, Ethan Lu said before he resumed on his steps and left him alone .

Indeed, that was probably the root cause of his dilemma . It was not because he wasn’t confident about Lexi’s capabilities or personality . But, he was worried that once Lexi goes black, she might not go back and just fall deeper and deeper into the endless darkness .

Regardless of his worries, Morris Liu was right; Lexi has her own mind and heart . She has the freedom to know everything and then decide . He loved her for what she was and whoever she’d become, anyway .

All he needed to do was trust their marriage, trust his wife, and share their burden with each other .

‘Kevin . . . I have to apologize in advance because the saddest day of your life is approaching . ‘ As he walked away, Ethan Lu muttered inwardly as he recalled his friend’s well-being .

Kevin Woo might hate them for what they were about to do but, Ethan Lu needed to do it regardless . He would be a hypocrite if he said he was doing it for Kevin Woo’s sake because Ethan Lu wouldn’t take action even if he knew that Mia Chen was just fooling him .

Even so, he might give him advice but not to the point he would exert some effort to expose her . He’ll just let Kevin Woo realized things .

However, since Mia Chen posed a threat to his wife and family, Ethan Lu wouldn’t just sit still . They would have to send Mia Chen to her doomsday — a day that she wouldn’t be able to crawl her way back because he would certainly let her feel his wrath .

“Lyrick, move the meeting with the executives tomorrow . It’s been a while since I went fishing . ”

“Yes, Master . ” With that said note, Ethan Lu devilishly grinned as his role was to reel in whoever Mia Chen sold her soul to .