Stealing Your Heart

“This happened in my territory. I should be held accountable. I will certainly give you an explanation.”

On one hand, he and Zong Jinghao were partners. On the other, anyone doing this in his territory was challenging him.

He could not tolerate anyone doing something so outrageous in his hotel. How could he remain in control of the business if this was allowed to go unpunished?

As a leader, there were some things that he must overlook and be generous about. Similarly, there were other things that must never be condoned.

The hotel manager who seemed to have found someone to take over this responsibility, walked over and said, “I have checked the monitoring recordings. The perpetrator seems to be very familiar with the surveillance layout of our hotel. He has avoided many cameras that can take pictures of the face. We just questioned the staff who delivered the gift box. He is not able to provide any leads…”

Bai Yinning lifted his gaze to Zong Jinghao who had been silent so far. Behind the sofa were French windows. It was a bright and sunny day. He was leaning with his back against the window and Bai Yinning could not see his facial expression under the contrast. After some thought, Bai Yinning said, “Obviously, the culprit has targeted Ms. Lin. Mr. Zong, do you have any suspects?”

When Shen Peichuan and Su Zhan were questioning the staff member, he had thought over the details of the incident. The result of sending such a doll was to give Lin Xinyan and the children a fright, at most. It was unlikely He Ruize would take this risk.

Doing such a thing did not benefit him much. If he was still obsessed with Lin Xinyan, he would wait for an opportunity to abduct her again, or abduct the children to threaten him.

It was obvious that this act would not benefit him at all.

In fact, it could very well leave clues for them to find and capture him.

“Mr. Bai, this is your territory. You should give me an account of what happened. In two days’ time, can you give me a satisfactory answer?”

Bai Yinning frowned, he had not expected Zong Jinghao to give him the responsibility. Was it not characteristic of Zong Jinghao to personally go after and punish any culprit who dared to harm his family?

Zong Jinghao smiled, “Mr. Bai, I believe you can get to the bottom of this. After all, since arriving here, we have not crossed roads with anyone. If there was anyone we might have offended, it has to be the woman who was with you.”

Zong Jinghao had pointed out something he overlooked. Does he suspect Yao Qingqing?

Nevertheless, in that incident, it was apparent Yao Qingqing did not hold Lin Xinyan responsible. It was her cousin who started the misunderstanding. Furthermore, he believed Yao Qingqing would never have done such a thing.

“Mr. Bai could investigate to find out the truth.”

Zong Jinghao did not want to discuss further with him. He picked up Lin Xichen from Lin Xinyan’s arms. This was the first time he held his son. The boy was robust, a bit heavier than his sister and even though they were about the same size, the boy was also a bit taller.

Lin Xichen just wanted to be held by someone. It did not matter whom. He did not want to be alone because his mind would drift away and the doll would appear in his thoughts. Every time he thought about it, he would tremble.

“Of course, if you cannot bear to do it, I would investigate on my own. Nevertheless, Mr. Bai, you might not like my methods and you might be offended.” Zong Jinghao finished speaking and gazed sharply at the stunned face of Bai Yinning. His gaze moved away immediately as he left with his son in his arms.

Zhan and Shen Peichuan looked at each other. Had

you an explanation.” Solemnly, Bai Yinning addressed

asked everyone to eat something. They had been through a long, tiring journey only to experience something so unpleasant immediately upon arriving at the hotel. No

others. I’ll go

hold Ruixi. She must be

forehead and

girl climbed into Qin

Lin Xichen in his arms, nor was he in the hotel. Lin Xinyan looked everywhere

a huge one and a tiny one.

up, what type of person do you want to

legs closed together and

up, I want to be someone who

you protect her if you are frightened of

the image of the doll appeared in his mind again. “But that dummy was

him, “It’s

 It’s true. The doll is not a real human.

his little hands tightly, saying

his mind, he was still

only pretending

want to lose his dignity

to go with me and look

Lin Xichen was silent.

out of

Xi.” Lin Xinyan ran over quickly, hugging her son. She glared at Zong Jinghao, speaking sternly, “You know he is frightened, why do you want him to see it again? He

question. Instead, he looked at the boy in her arms, and asked again, “Do you

In her fury and anxiety, Lin Xinyan yelled out his

ignored her. He continued speaking to Lin Xichen, “How long can you remain in your mommy’s arms? How

opened his eyes wide. His long eyelashes fluttered. One day he would grow up and face many unknown challenges. If he could not overcome this, how could he withstand any pressure in

all his courage, looked at Zong Jinghao and declared,

he wanted to challenge himself to make the

Xinyan was

moment, not for a lifetime. When I become big and strong, I shall protect you,” Lin Xichen