You Owe Me, My Love

“I did not lie. I did not.” The security captain’s eyes widened as he worked to assure the police.

He swung to face Gu Mingchen and accusingly declared, “I know why you want to drag me into this. It must be because you are having an affair with Ms. Bai but were accidentally caught by that man, so the both of you had no choice but to kill him off to protect your secret.”

“Are you some sort of rabid dog? You seem to be acting like one right now, trying to bite anyone.” Bai Rong rebutted angrily.

Gu Mingchen had been silent for some time but chimed in at this point.

“Please think about this logically. If this occurred out of impulse, there would have been no need for poison. Given my abilities, I could have handled him cleanly. Do you really think there would have been any evidence left for you to find?” Gu Mingchen said sarcastically.

“I got it. The both of you must have drugged him first, then stabbed him while he was still alive. Ms. Bai, who was the more timid one, then screamed in fear.”

“After hearing her scream, it should only have taken you a minute to get here from the 17th floor. Yet, you took 11 minutes. Can I ask what you were doing during all that time? Also, besides me and the people in Room 1729, is there anyone staying near Room 1829?” Gu Mingchen shot back.

“I will check.” The hotel manager quipped.

“Let three police officers follow you, and bring back anyone nearby so we can question them.” Gu Mingchen suggested solemnly.

He looked at the security captain with a shrewd gleam in his eyes, cornering him. “Please open up an interrogation room. I think the killer has been revealed.” He ordered the police chief.

“I am not the killer. Even if you hold great authority, you can’t frame me as you please.” The security captain countered defiantly.

The security chief’s face was as white as a sheet. “Just confess everything you know. Stop trying to harm the innocent like Ms. Bai. Many people will be hurt because of you.”

Gu Mingchen wrinkled his brow. His bony fingers rapped on the table as he turned his gaze towards the security chief. The corners of his mouth slowly curved upwards.

The security chief felt a chill go up his spine and his hands began to tremble.

Could it be?

brought the guests staying in Rooms 1727 and

of knocking on a door. There could not have been more than a 2-minute interval between both sounds.”

p.m. and I’ve looked at my watch to confirm that. I heard the woman scream as well, but

in gambling debts. We had arranged to meet in Room 1929 and when he had almost reached the hotel, I convinced the chief to call those working in the surveillance room over to have cake. I took the opportunity to leave and delete the footage. I first fed him poison but to seal the deal, stabbed him as well just to be sure. Afterward, I tied him up and lowered the body to Room 1829 then went to restore the surveillance footage before returning to the party. I had only just returned to Room 1729 when the scream came, so I brought a few men up to barge into the room, intending to push the blame onto the guests of Room 1829. While my colleagues went to find out what happened,

flawless scheme. Bring

that impeccable and well-executed plan within

deep abyss of his gaze

captain was merely a

questions for you. Please follow me.” Gu Mingchen ordered scathingly, heading for the door. His cold demeanor clearly meant

trailed behind him; head lowered

they got into the car, Gu Mingchen anxiously urged, “Rong, this place is

not

Both the security captain and chief were involved. We still have no clue who is behind all this! If I have not been present today, you would have been saddled with a murder charge.” Gu Mingchen’s eyes turned red with

back, Bai Rong admitted that she did feel a

Mingchen had led her away from the sky garden and

scene of the crime, with the poison as evidence,

be extra careful in the future so as to not give them

than cure.” Gu Mingchen shifted closer to Bai Rong and supported himself with one hand

that you desire? I will acquire it for you then you can leave. Whether it is continuing

heavy and the pressure made

really be able to give me what I want, no matter what it is?” Bai

costs me my life.” Gu

as though his words had pierced through her like a swift arrow, instantly dispersing the thick fog of buzzing negativity that had been building. Her

his

play

backing her, all she had to do was accumulate any achievements she could and her position

had to bet her