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?

in Rooms 1727 and

did hear a woman’s scream followed by the sounds of knocking on a door. There could not have

looked at my watch to confirm that. I heard the woman scream as well, but that happened at around 9.39

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

flawless scheme. Bring him away.” Gu

that impeccable and well-executed plan within the hour!” The police chief congratulated him

together, the deep abyss of his gaze

captain was merely a puppet. The mastermind was

Please follow me.” Gu Mingchen ordered scathingly, heading for

behind him; head lowered as she entered his

anxiously urged, “Rong, this

not

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

Bai Rong admitted that she did feel

was lucky that Gu Mingchen had led her away from the sky garden and used a rope to lower her

she had been caught at the scene of the crime, with the poison as evidence, her guilt would have

will be extra careful in the future so as to not

with one hand beside her head. She could feel every breath

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

air between them was heavy and the pressure made it impossible for her

matter what it is?” Bai Rong’s response was laced with bitter hatred, as her

costs me my life.” Gu Mingchen

dispersing the thick fog of buzzing negativity that had been

his

play her

had to do was accumulate any achievements she

had to bet her life on