Chapter 376 Warning
Chapter 376 Warning
Not long after, Stephen took Mi Xu'er out and handed her over to the police chief. Mi Xu'er had been clenching her teeth and fists tightly the entire time, her nails digging into her flesh without her realizing it. She had no other choice but to obey Stephen, take the money, and obediently confess.
It wasn't until this moment that she understood why Stephen had taken her in—it was simply to help him do some shady things. Once she was no longer of any use to him, he would use her as a scapegoat and push her away without hesitation.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault for disciplining him, but I never allowed my subordinate to do something like this. Take this man back with you, I will definitely not show favoritism." Stephen walked up to the police chief, looking helpless.
"President Stephen is truly a model of law-abiding behavior. If everyone could be like you, society would be much more harmonious," the police chief said politely, nodding to Stephen. "Then we won't bother you any longer. Farewell."
Mi Xuer followed the police chief with a look of despair, fully aware of her impending fate. The glitz and glamour she craved, the few days of extravagant indulgence she enjoyed, would come at the cost of her entire life.
She was unwilling to accept it, she was really unwilling to accept it!
Everything before her eyes blurred until her gaze met Yan Zuozuo's eyes, bright as stars. Suddenly, countless resentments welled up in her heart. If it weren't for this woman, Gu Yunxi wouldn't be like this now, and she wouldn't have fallen into Stephen's trap.
It's her! This woman is the one who caused all of this!
However, she had lost her leverage for revenge and could only watch this woman live a carefree life. She was furious, seething with hatred.
Mi Xuer was taken away, and the banquet hall was filled with discussion, with all eyes turning to Stephen with suspicion. He quickly walked onto the stage, his face full of sincere apology, "I'm sorry to have disturbed everyone's enjoyment. I apologize in advance. I will need to take up a few minutes of your time."
After speaking, he looked at Yan Zuozuo and said, "First of all, I would like to apologize to President Chi's wife, Yan Zuozuo, the deputy director of Fan Hua Design." He bowed deeply to her.
A buzz of discussion immediately broke out in the audience, and Yan Zuozuo instantly became the center of attention. She was taken aback, not understanding why.
Chi Moqing gently wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "Wife, be patient and watch the show."
Yan Zuozuo nodded thoughtfully, then heard Stephen continue, "In addition, I must apologize to another lady of high status. Because of her sensitive identity, I will not mention her name here. I'm sorry."
Yan Zuozuo frowned, knowing that this was referring to Chi Xuecan.
"You've probably all seen the news about the dispute between the future son-in-law of the Huizhu Society and Madam Chi. It's been a long time, and some of you may have forgotten about it. However, this seemingly insignificant dispute caused Gu Yunxi to harbor resentment towards Madam Chi, which led to her attacking Madam Chi and another important person. Fortunately, the matter was dealt with in time, minimizing the damage. I only found out when the police arrived that my butler was also involved, and I sincerely apologize for that."
Stephen bowed deeply again as he spoke, “My butler’s involvement is a result of my poor upbringing, and I will reflect deeply on my actions. I also want to remind everyone to be discerning when hiring talent in the future. I hereby assure you that I will not show any favoritism towards Mi Xuer, and I hope Madam Chi and the esteemed lady will forgive me. I once again express my deepest apologies. I, Stephen, promise to take full responsibility for the harm caused to the two of them.”
Stephen spoke with great cadence and emotion, almost moving the audience to tears. When he finished, he was met with thunderous applause; even Chi Moqing clapped along.
Yan Zuozuo was also clapping, but she frowned, with only one thought in her mind: What a great actor!
Although she didn't quite understand the whole story, she had a general idea. The attack on her and Chi Xuecan was likely related to him. This man was truly cunning; he did something wrong, yet managed to turn black into white and disadvantage into advantage with just his silver tongue. One could imagine how much tomorrow's newspapers would publicize about him.
Absolutely a positive review!
Yan Zuozuo originally thought Stephen was a good friend, but now it seems she was too naive.
After the banquet, Chi Moqing left with Yan Zuozuo, interrupting Stephen's several attempts to speak with her.
Sitting in the car, Yan Zuozuo still had a frown on her face. Chi Moqing reached out and hugged her, saying gently, "Are you tired? Your husband will definitely pamper you when we get back." His words were ambiguous and explicit, and Yan Zuozuo blushed, giving him a coquettish glare. "Drive carefully."
"I'm driving." Chi Moqing looked at her shy appearance and felt a surge of desire, wishing he could take his little wife right there and then.
They happened to encounter a red light, and without hesitation, he grabbed Yan Zuozuo and kissed her fiercely. The more Yan Zuozuo struggled, the more passionately he kissed her, until the light turned green before letting go.
Yan Zuozuo was breathless from his kisses, her face practically bleeding. This man was going too far; wasn't he afraid of being caught on camera? It would be so embarrassing.
After a moment of resentment towards him, Yan Zuozuo finally spoke, "Honey, what exactly happened tonight?"
"It was indeed Gu Yunxi who did this. Stephen used some means to get Gu Yunxi to target Mi Xuer. When the police arrived, he called Mi Xuer aside to negotiate. As a result, Mi Xuer gave in and was taken away by the police."
Yan Zuozuo thought for a moment and found it strange, "Why would Stephen want Gu Yunxi to drag Mi Xuer into this? Mi Xuer would only be obedient here if he had something on her."
However, recalling the look in Mi Xuer's eyes just now, she couldn't understand why she hated her so much. Since Mi Xuer joined the company, she believed she had never mistreated her. If it was because of Gu Yunxi, then she truly had nothing to say. But, was ruining her entire life for Gu Yunxi really worth it?
Chi Moqing nodded: "It's not impossible, wife. Stephen is a man of few words, so you should stay away from him in the future. If you have to run into him, be extra careful."
Yan Zuozuo nodded. As the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not their heart. She had known Stephen for so long, yet she had never realized that he was this kind of person. It seemed that she was indeed too oblivious.
After getting home, she took a shower and went to sleep. Exhausted from a long day, Yan Zuozuo fell asleep quickly.
Looking at her sleeping face, Chi Moqing lovingly stroked her long hair, kissed her lips, and quietly left.
At two o'clock in the morning, everything was quiet and pitch black all around. Stephen, who was fast asleep, suddenly opened his eyes.
Something is wrong!
He sat up abruptly, about to walk outside, but before he could even open the bedroom door, someone covered his mouth, and then a gun was pointed at his head.
Stephen's eyes widened suddenly!
In the darkness, a familiar face came into view, and a deep, magnetic voice said, "President Stephen."
Stephen was about to speak when his mouth was covered even tighter, and the gun on his forehead seemed to be cocked. He glanced at the newcomer and then nodded knowingly.
The man released his hand from the man's mouth, but the gun remained in his forehead.
"President Chi, what does this mean?" Stephen asked in a low voice, but he was very puzzled. His residential area was patrolled 24 hours a day, and there were alarms installed. How did Chi Moqing get in without alerting the security guards or sounding the alarm?
Stephen then remembered Chi Moqing's other identity: God of War!
The God of War, who could strike fear into the hearts of even the most notorious international drug lords, was indeed not to be underestimated. He finally understood why J, who was known for his ruthless and vicious ways, had been so hesitant and evasive when dealing with Chi Moqing, never daring to have a fair and square confrontation.
This man is truly terrifying!
"President Stephen put on a good show tonight."
Hearing Chi Moqing's mocking voice, Stephen's heart tightened. "I don't understand what President Chi means."
"Let's not beat around the bush. Although we walk different paths, neither of us is a true businessman, so there's no need for such beating around the bush. Let's put it this way: I'm here tonight for my wife. Whatever harm she suffered, I will exact a thousandfold from my enemies, so..."
Chi Moqing's words made Stephen tense: "So...you!" Before he could finish speaking, he felt a sharp pain in his arm, as if he had been injected with something.
"Don't be afraid, it's just a common virus and won't kill anyone. At most, President Stephen will have to stay in the hospital for two months. Once the effects wear off, there won't be any aftereffects."
biochemical weapon!
Stephen suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous, his whole body went weak, he was drenched in cold sweat, and his breathing became rapid. He was a high-ranking Mafia boss, who had faced countless dangers over the years and had never been afraid of anything. But only tonight…
He had always known that Chi Moqing was not someone to be trifled with, but he never imagined that Chi Moqing could so easily walk up to him without alerting him and do such a thing to him!
“You know who I am. Doing this is tantamount to making an enemy of the entire Mafia!” Stephen gritted his teeth.
Chi Moqing sneered: "You're not the head of the Mafia now, and you never will be. Back when the Mafia was almost wiped out by J, I was the savior of your entire Mafia. Do you think the Mafia would turn against me for your sake?"
Stephen's heart sank; it was indeed true. Moreover, he was certain that even if he were sacrificed, the Mafia would never be willing to be enemies with Chi Moqing; that would be tantamount to courting death!
"President Chi's title of 'God of War' is indeed admirable, but that only applies when you have no weaknesses. Now..."
Stephen's meaning was clear, and Chi Moqing's face turned cold. "If President Stephen is smart enough, he would never even consider making a move on my wife. How about I show you something first, and we'll make our plans after you've seen it?"
Chi Moqing tossed him a USB drive, straightened his clothes, and left silently, just as he had come.
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