The two men exchanged a tender embrace before heading to the dining room.
The next day, Wu Xiufan visited the Queen to report his findings and inquire about her interest in Alex.
"I simply wanted to meet this covenantor who has captured your attention," the Queen replied with a laugh.
"You knew?" Wu Xiufan asked, surprised.
"Everyone knows now," the Queen said. "Just look online."
Wu Xiufan's expression darkened as he opened his personal computer. He quickly scanned the news, his face growing grim.
"I must leave," he told the Queen, bidding a hasty farewell.
Alex, unaware of the recent developments, continued his daily routine. Little did he know that a storm was brewing, a storm that would change his life forever.
Wu Xiufan returned to the mansion, his heart heavy with anger and betrayal. He had been so focused on protecting Alex that he had failed to see the danger lurking in plain sight.
