Chapter 14
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"No… please don't leave me…" cried the woman as she slumps down on the ground.
Everything looks dark and the only dim light is towards the woman who is crying and trying to beg while looking in my direction.
As I turn my gaze at the woman, I suddenly noticed her eyes.
Those eyes… those eyes seemed sad and in a lot of pain.
"Please… it's dark in here. Please help me! Don't leave me…" she cried.
I tried to look at the crying woman but could not recognize her face as it is covered with her greasy-looking unkempt hair.
Suddenly, I saw a woman lying on the ground while blood is slowly gushing out of her throat and started to pool on the ground.
Every detail of the scene made my hair stand on end as I feel my body tensing up. I knew who that woman is… Lin Qiao. Yes, she is Lin Qiao. Then her head suddenly turns in my direction and I saw a disfigured face with missing eyeballs looking at me.
She suddenly opens her mouth and maggots came out in droves.
"Why did you leave me!" Lin Qiao's shrill voice filled my ears as I feel pain in my heart.
"Huh!" I suddenly found myself waking up with my body drenched in sweat.
I am currently inside the car traveling on the road. I could see that we have already entered the city and are currently traveling towards a place where many luxurious houses.
Then I noticed the car entering a large estate with many well-kept vegetation and trees.
The car was checked by a guard, but upon seeing Lee Wanwan, they let the car enter the compound where a huge 3 story modern mansion stood like a looming mountain.
Lee Wanwan got off the car along with me and the blonde young woman, Shi Jenny.
Then from inside the huge mansion, a person came out. I saw a handsome-looking middle-aged man walking towards us and suddenly greeted Lee Wanwan.
"Young Miss you have returned…" the middle-aged man who looks like the butler of the house greeted with a bow.
"Thank you, uncle… These are my friends… This is Shi Jenny… and this is Brother Wei."
When the butler saw Shi Jenny, he showed a courteous smile but frowned upon looking at me.
I could almost see the disgust in the middle-aged man's eyes even though he is trying to hide it from everyone's eyes.
The three of us followed the butler and entered the luxurious mansion. When we were about to reach the main entrance were greeted by a number of people.
Out of all those people, a beautiful woman in her early 40's suddenly came running towards Lee Wanwan. From the features of the woman, I could see the semblance of her and Lee Wanwan.
"Oh, my daughter! I thought I would have lost you…" she said while crying as she hugged Lee Wanwan.
Then she suddenly shifted her gaze to the few people behind her. I for one already heard some of the conversations they were having before we arrive. Those people behind are slandering Lee Wanwan and are saying bad things about her while insulting her mother.
When they appear I could see them showing sneers on their faces with others showing disgust while looking at Lee Wanwan. I didn't want to interfere at this time, so I just decided to watch and see what would happen next. But then suddenly in my heart, I could somewhat see those same faces as if they are the same people who had caused my suffering. It's like I could see their faces merge with those people from Lee Wanwan's family.
A tall young man suddenly steps forward while looking at Lee Wanwan with a smirk on his face.
"Hihi… Cousin… we were worried when that bastard Dongfang Lin called Grandpa. He said that he is going to make you his woman… Ai… This is really bad for the reputation of our Lee clan. I think it is better if you become the young madam of the Dongfang family to wash away this shame." The young man said with an expression of mocking as if he is trying to prevent himself from laughing.
"Lee Baitong! How dare you talk like that to your cousin? She has already suffered this much and you dare mock her? She's been shamed and has already lost her dignity… why add salt to her wound?" a middle-aged woman suddenly said while reprimanding the young man.
She then smiled apologetically at Lee Wanwan's mother as if she is sorry for what the young man said.
This made Lee Wanwan's mother glared at the woman and almost erupt in anger. She knew that these two, mother and child, are trying to insult her daughter.
But Lee Wanwan held her mother back while patting her hand.
"Hihi… Aunt… I'm just saying that since she has already been sullied she should just obey her husband to be…"
When he said this I could see the people behind him suddenly discussed in a hushed tone as if agreeing with the young man's suggestion.
"Enough! Are you guys trying to shame our family?" a deep voice coming from inside the mansion, suddenly boomed.
Everyone showed a hint of fear upon hearing that voice.
Then from inside the house, I could see an old man slowly walks out followed by a few middle-aged men. His phoenix eyes and sword-like brows made him look dignified and brimming with power and authority. Although he looks old, everyone in the family knew how strong this old man is.
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As an ancient family, the Lee clan has deep roots all over the country. The clan in City F is just a part of their huge clan. Now that the old man came out, everyone immediately bowed and showed a respectful stance towards him.
Those two who are slandering Lee Wanwan suddenly showed fear in their eyes.
Although they wanted to pull Lee Wanwan down and shame her, they did not expect that the old man would intervene in this situation.
They always thought that the old man did not care in this trifling matter of the family. And that he would only care for the most important business of the family.
So, how could they know what the old man is thinking?
As soon as the old man walks out of the house, his gaze was directed to the two beautiful figures hugging each other. When his eyes landed on Lee Wanwan, he immediately showed pity on his wizened face.
Then suddenly, his eyes shifted towards Xin Wei who is standing behind the two. Though he standing behind them in a low-key manner, the wizen old man is very experienced in dealing with experts. And right now, as his eyes landed on Xin Wei, he could somewhat feel that he is looking at a top predator. That predator is creeping behind his prey waiting for them to make a mistake.
This is the reason why he intervened. If those two foolish juniors of his family made a mistake and offended this figure, he fears that half of his family would suffer. And he could not let that happen.
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I look at the old man and just gestured a polite nod towards his direction.
When the old man saw this, he suddenly showed a faint smile and also nodded his head.
However, it seems that some of the juniors in the old man's family were too pampered that they did not notice his reaction.
The young man whose name is Lee Baitong seems to be unsatisfied with the result of his provocation. He suddenly glared at Lee Wanwan, and when our eyes met, I could tell that this person has some bad scheme in his mind.
He suddenly pointed at me and in an exaggerated manner, he suddenly covered his mouth while saying.
"She seems to have picked some homeless bastard… I think she's not satisfied with the young master of the Dongfang clan that she brought back a boy toy…"
His voice is not that loud, but everyone could hear him. Then their gazes landed on me.
In fact, everyone has already seen me but did not bother to notice me. Upon hearing the words of Lee Baitong everyone began to whisper to each other.
"What… after getting raped, she would do such a thing?"
"That person really looks like a homeless person…"
"Look at his messy hair and his old clothes… this is truly a shame in our Lee clan…"
Hearing the murmurings of the people, I noticed that the old man's expression suddenly turning ugly. I think this is what he did not want to happen. But he could only blame himself for not disciplining some of the youngsters in their family. That spoiled young master from the family seems to be grabbing this chance to pull Lee Wanwan into the gutter.
The old man knew that if this rumor spreads, then the shame would affect Lee Wanwan's reputation and the family. From what I could see, Lee Wanwan's father might be holding a position in the clan that many coveted. So if his daughter is shamed like this, then they could raise this concern to pull him down.
I could see that the old man wanted to make a move, but I did not let him. I wanted to teach this ignorant fool a lesson. I really hate people like him. It really ticks me that my blood began to boil while looking at his twisted expression.
With my strength and power, I now fear no one. So how could I fear such a person?
I began to think about what should be done...
With a step, I would suddenly appear in front of that fool of a young master.
I could immediately tell the expression of everyone who would suddenly notice me appearing in front of that young man.
I could see them looking at me like they have just seen a ghost.
As I smirked, I could see the young man's expression turning from surprise into horror.