Chapter 584: 584

Silence then fell inside the vehicle as neither of the two talked . Lexi and Ethan Lu had a mutual understanding on the law . Even if there was a witness, Dylan Lu wouldn’t be put behind bars immediately .

After all, the law was just yet somewhat full of loopholes . Even with Ethan Lu’s influence, he couldn’t bend it as much as he wanted to .

Ethan Lu might be favored and had close ties with some politician . However, that didn’t mean he could manipulate everyone . After all, the politicians he had ties with were righteous people .

They knew the boundaries of friendship and their disposition being a government body . They might let him slip in some minor cases and even consider his request, but the game changes when it came into major cases such as this .

“Love . . . ” After some time of silence, Lexi turned to Ethan Lu who was in a state of trance . When he heard her voice, he snapped from his own thoughts and looked at Lexi .

“Have you informed Lou about it?”

“Hmm . . . ” Humming a tune, Ethan Lu nodded his head . “I left him a message and I also ordered to monitor Dylan . ”

Just then, Ethan Lu felt his phone vibrated from inside his pocket suit . Furrowing his brows, Ethan Lu glanced at Lexi before sliding his hand inside his pocket suit to pick his phone up .

Upon seeing Lyrick Jiang’s voice, Ethan Lu immediately answered the call while Lexi remained silent . “Yes?” He greeted .

“Master . . . ” Sounding anxious and overly stressed, Lyrick Jiang called out which made Ethan Lu creased his brows more . “Sir Dylan could not be found . He was confirmed that he left the country earlier today . Master, I’m sorry . ” Frustrated, Lyrick Jiang ground his teeth as his grip on the steering wheel tightened and trembled .

“Shi . . . t” closing his eyes, Ethan Lu was lost of words as he had foreseen this coming .

Dylan Lu must have known that he was found out, thus he fled . The reason why Ethan Lu had been displeased about the slow action of the authorities .

“Find out which country he fled to — we’ll bring him back to pay for everything . ” Ethan Lu breathed deep inhale and exhale before he sharply opened his eyes . For a moment, he forgot that Lexi was with him as he ground his teeth and was tempted to throw a huge fit .

This was upsetting in every level .

“Yes, master . We had been doing that and confirming where he had fled off . Also, Nico was coming back tonight . ”

“Update me . ” Shortly after, Ethan Lu hung up the call and was about to toss his phone out of the car . However, even before he could, Lexi tightened her grip on his hand which made his head turn to her .

“We’ll find him . ” Lexi stretched her lips up a little and tried to cheer him on .

“Uh . . . that f*cking bastard . ” Letting out another upset scoff, Ethan Lu ruffled his hair out of frustration .

If it wasn’t for Lexi, he would drag Dylan Lu back himself . But thinking of his wife and his twins’ safety, Ethan Lu couldn’t leave the country and let his love ones wide open for his enemies .

After all, Ethan Lu knew deep down that Lincoln Lu was still lurking around, waiting for a chance to corner Ethan Lu .

*****

Later that night in Mia Chen’s precinct . . .

Ethan Lu’s offer kept on replaying on Mia Chen’s mind, keeping her awake till late at night .

“I’m only your only option to save your brother . . . ” his earnest eyes as he uttered those words made her clench her teeth .

How could she even believe him? She hated Ethan and Lexi to the core . However, thinking of Dylan Lu, Mia Chen could not trust him either .

She kept silent and took all the blame, causing her to be imprison for a few years . All these sacrifices were because someone was watching his brother . Mia Chen knew that one wrong move, she would lose her brother .

Hence, although she was tempted to cooperate with the hateful Ethan Lu, she shrugged it off . For once, she didn’t want to take a risk — a risk where her brother’s life was at stake .

“D*mn it!” Grinding her teeth, Mia Chen tossed herself to the side, and shut her eyes closed as she kicked the air in annoyance . Now, her worries about her brother’s safety amplified upon knowing the chaos outside .

After a short while, Mia Chen sensed danger and out of instinct, she jolted from her flimsy bed . Staring at the shadow on the bedside table, Mia Chen saw her cellmate holding a knife .

“F*cki—” Just as she cursed and before she could make a move, her other cellmate hound on her, holding her hands and feet, and then covered her mouth .

“Haha! You little b*tch, we finally got you cornered . ” The fat woman holding the knife maniacally laughed as she flung the knife on her hand .

Mia Chen screamed albeit it all sounded as a muffled shout as the hands covering her mouth was using all her might . ‘This b*tches!’ She cursed internally .

“What did you say earlier? We need to strip to gain attention? Well now b*tch, guess who will be be naked all night?” A vile sneer plastered across their lips as Mia Chen’s eyes widened .

As the woman came closer, Mia Chen struggled to break free . However, although she was a former mercenary, she couldn’t get away from her heavy, ugly jail mates .

Soon, Mia Chen heard her clothes being ripped apart, which made her struggle even more furiously . Alas, a painful blow landed on her bare abdomen to shut her up .

“Quiet, you stupid b*tch!” Through her gritted teeth, the woman with the knife slapped her out of her wits . Yet, Mia Chen only revolted .

To shut her up, the women beat her up, taking advantage of the fact that she was outnumbered and was in the midst of pain after the punch on her abdomen; they kicked her, punched her, pulled her hair .

That night, Mia Chen was hopelessly beaten black and blue as she tried to curl into a ball as she received every heavy blow . She could hear their every curses, despite the ringing sound on her ear .

After a while, the acting leader grabbed Mia Chen by the hair, revealing her bloodied and swelling face . “Remember this, your life is at my mercy . Do you know how many offers I got to kill you here? Don’t act high and mighty because I am the one keeping you alive here . ” The woman spouted before she push her head back and spat at her face .

Mia Chen remained on the cold floor, bleeding from inside and out . Yet, her mind only registered the woman’s last remarks; someone was ordering to kill her .

That instant, even before Mia Chen could lose her consciousness, she cursed Dylan Lu in her head . ‘I’ll fcking kill you, bastard . ‘