Stealing Your Heart

“You know better than I do that Wen Qing hates your that stepmother of yours to the core. He came to me for a favor to capture that woman since he knew I have a wide network of contacts. However, the person in charge was inadequate in carrying out his task… and things happened. But anyway, it was not a big deal. It’s actually better that way since you and Wen Qing are not very fond of her.”

Gu Bei felt irritated with the atmosphere in the room was kind of tense. He thought perhaps it was because of the three women standing by the door. He called for the manager, “Get them out of here.”

The manager and a few of his subordinates led them out of the room.

Zong Jinghao arched a brow, his eyes were like bottomless whirlpools. “You sure are a remarkable man, Mr. Gu. The higher-ups are keeping a close eye these days as they try to crack down on gangs, but your business is going on as usual for you. You even dared kidnap a woman.”

“This is all done in Wen Qing’s favor. I did it in his place since his social status doesn’t allow him to do so.”

Gu Bei leaned on the sofa and turned to face him. “Are you really here today to have fun or…”

He wouldn’t have spilled the beans if he didn’t know about Zong Jinghao and Wen Qing’s relationship. He had given it much thought before he spoke since he knew things would get ugly.

He was also aware that he would be placed in a difficult position if Zong Jinghao were to find out the truth from Wen Qing.

“What do you think I’m here for?”

At that moment, Gu Bei was caught off guard as their eyes met. He smiled. “Of course you’re here to have some fun.”

“But you’ve disappointed me today.” Zong Jinghao swept his tongue over the front of his teeth. Then, he said in a casual manner, “It’s not like what it used to be these days. You’d better be careful, Mr. Gu. Don’t be duped.”

Gu Bei froze. “What do you mean?”

He felt like Zong Jinghao was implying something else.

Zong Jinghao stood up as Su Zhan and Shen Peichuan followed suit.

kidnap someone. Do you

his eyes. What

Qing has been using

you joking? He’s your uncle but you’re helping me instead? Do you think

test since Wen Qing

easily. After all, he was on the same boat with

see someone else being exploited again and still be in the dark about it.” He was clearly hinting

hospitable since Mr. Zong didn’t have fun. Let me know in advance the next time you’re coming so that

on Zong Jinghao’s words. It was obvious that he was

him use the word ‘again’. What does he mean? Is it

Zong, can you please explain it to me?” Gu Bei suddenly called out to Zong Jinghao, who was already at the door. He stood up and headed in his direction. “What

look. “Have you

at this age is just terrible…” However, Gu Bei quickly realized that something was amiss. Why did he mention

Qing has something to do

a meaningful look. “I never said that. Please don’t cause more

figured out what was going on. He had been hesitant about spilling the truth since Wen Qing was his uncle. How could he put

Zhan interjected just at the right moment, “Wen Qing is getting old and nosy these days. He even wanted to have a say in somebody else’s marriage. It’s

Jinghao and Gu Bei. Zong Jinghao was trying to turn Gu Bei and Wen Qing against each other so that

to do now was to give Gu Bei a reason as to why Zong

Jinghao was irritated with Wen Qing for forcing him to marry. That

Zhan, pretending to be upset. “No one asked for

his head. “I’m just

apologize for acting up,

to be pressured to get married at your age. As your uncle, Wen Qing was just concerned about you. He means well. The matter is not