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Shun Family Villa
Shun Rui and Shun Zoe were sitting around the large dining table, reflecting elegance and luxury in every movement. Silence dominated the atmosphere as they ate their usual meal until the quiet was broken by the perfectly precise entrance of one of the servants. He approached Shun Zoe directly and whispered something in her ear that made her eyes widen. She immediately stood up and said to her mother with a tone full of determination, "Mom, I have to leave now."
Shun Rui saw her daughter rushing to leave and thought it was an urgent matter at the company, so she didn't take it seriously. As soon as Shun Zoe left the villa, she got into her luxurious car and asked the servant sitting next to her, "Are you sure about this?"
"Yes, Miss. We received news from our spies that Mr. Alex visited the Han family home and called off his engagement with Han Shui." Hearing this, Shun Zoe felt a joy she could not hide. The happiness reflected in the sparkle of her eyes, but she tried to remain calm as she asked, "What happened next?"
"Our spies reported that Mr. Alex returned to his home and destroyed it completely. He is currently at a nightclub." Shun Zoe's heart raced with joy, realizing that Alex had cut all ties with his mother. She smiled softly, her mind filled with plans to take advantage of the situation.
She knew that Alex would be in a bad mental state, making him more susceptible to influence. An idea occurred to her: to use this moment of vulnerability to make him rely on her, eventually leading him to fall in love with her. She smiled with the obsession of a woman who longed for control and said, "Where is he now?"
"At the Raven Bar."
"Alright, take me there."
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Su Family Villa
Shun Zoe wasn't the only one who heard the news. At the Su family villa, Su Minger was shocked to hear about the broken engagement. She knew that Alex was infatuated with the Han family's daughter, so she asked, "Are you saying that he broke off his engagement with the Han family?"
The maid replied nervously, "Yes, Madam. And he also destroyed the house his mother had gifted him." She added cautiously, "It seems he's still acting like a child trying to get your attention."
Su Minger didn't care about Alex's reckless behavior and asked the maid, "How is Lin Fan doing?"
The maid answered, "He's preparing for his graduation exam, Madam."
"Alright, if he needs anything, let me know. And don't forget to keep an eye on Alex."
"Yes, Madam."
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The Airport
"To all passengers traveling to Beijing, please board the plane as we will be taking off in half an hour."
At the reception desk, there was a man with a short beard, black eyes, and white hair. He approached the receptionist, who smiled professionally and said, "You may proceed, Mr. Zou."
He thanked her with a smile and headed towards the boarding gate. After a few steps, Zou Yan boarded the plane bound for Beijing. He sat in his seat and fastened his seatbelt. A few minutes later, the plane took off, and Zou Yan whispered a quiet farewell as he watched the ground disappear beneath the plane's wings, "Goodbye, Shanghai."
This man was none other than Alex, masterfully disguised, and leaving for an unknown destiny.
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In Front of the Raven Bar
In front of the bar, several sleek black cars came to a stop. A stunningly beautiful woman stepped out of the first car, her confidence reflecting her power. She walked directly toward the bar, where the bartender greeted her with a bow and said, "Welcome, Miss. The gentleman is on the second floor, room 14."
Shun Zoe climbed the stairs steadily toward the room, turning to her accompanying guards and saying firmly, "Wait downstairs."
The guards took their positions at the entrance and left her to ascend alone. Shun Zoe stood in front of the door and knocked gently, but there was no response. She tried again and said softly, "Alex, it's me, Zoe. Can you open the door?"
There was still no response. Signs of anger began to appear on her face, and she knocked again with more force, but to no avail. Her voice grew sharper as she said, "I know you're angry, so I came to apologize and fix our relationship."
Once again, there was no reply. Shun Zoe frowned and called her guards, "Break down the door."
With a powerful blow, the door collapsed in front of them. Shun Zoe entered the room, only to find it empty. She felt anger rising within her and yelled at one of the servants, "Bring me the person who was monitoring Alex!"
After a few minutes, a young man entered the room, looking visibly nervous. "Did you call for me, Miss?"
"Where is Alex?" she asked sharply.
The young man hesitated and knelt on the floor, "Miss, I stayed outside the bar the entire time and never saw him leave. Even his motorcycle is still parked outside."
Shun Zoe felt her anger intensify, and she ordered the entire bar to be searched. After half an hour of thorough searching, they found no trace of Alex. Shun Zoe's anger grew even more, but she kept her composure when one of the servants informed her that they had found surveillance camera footage.
When reviewing the footage, she noticed that Alex never left his room. "Search the room thoroughly, leave nothing unchecked." After minutes of detailed searching, one of the servants discovered a loose stone revealing a staircase leading to an underground passage.
She ordered them to go down and explore the passage. When the servants returned, they informed her, "Miss, the passage leads to another apartment on the opposite side of the bar. We found Mr. Alex's clothes there."
Shun Zoe was filled with indescribable rage and screamed at them, "You have 12 hours, find Alex and bring him to me!"
"Alex, you will never escape my grasp."
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Beijing
After the plane landed at Beijing Airport, Alex took his luggage and exited the airport, heading outside. At the gate, he hailed a taxi and asked the driver in a calm tone:
"Do you know a good hotel where I can stay?"
The driver responded enthusiastically, "Yes, sir. I can take you to one of the best hotels here."
"Please," Alex said simply, nodding, and the driver headed directly to the hotel. After half an hour, the car arrived at the hotel. Alex got out of the car, took out 1000 yuan from his wallet, and handed it to the driver, saying:
"Keep the change."
The driver looked at the money in astonishment and great joy, as he had earned 1000 yuan for a simple ride that cost 89 yuan. He wanted to thank Alex, but when he turned to him, he found that he had already disappeared inside the hotel.
Upon entering the hotel, Alex headed straight to the reception desk and greeted the employee quickly.
"Hello, I'd like to book a room for a day, please."
The receptionist replied with a professional smile, "Certainly, you need to pay 1200 yuan, and I'll also need your ID card."
Alex handed over his fake ID and a bank card, which the receptionist processed before handing Alex a room key.
"Enjoy your stay, sir," the receptionist said politely. Alex nodded and headed to his room. He entered the room and took a quick look around, ensuring there were no surveillance cameras. Then, he removed his white wig, revealing his long black hair. After that, he removed his fake beard and went straight to the bathroom.
After half an hour, Alex emerged from the bathroom, his hair still slightly wet, and sat on the bed. He took his laptop out of his bag and began booking a flight to the Magic Capital using a new fake identity. He also booked another flight to Japan under the name "Zuo Yan." After confirming that everything was in order, he donned his disguise again.
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Shanghai
Meanwhile, in the Shun Family Villa, Shun Zoe was sitting in the large meeting room, surrounded by eight photographs of different people. She scowled and said coldly:
"So these eight people match the description given to you by the taxi driver?"
"Yes, Miss," one of her servants replied seriously, "We had the taxi driver provide a precise description of the disguise the young master used after he took him to the airport. After checking the passengers, we discovered that these are the only people who match the description."
"Alright," Shun Zoe said with determination, "Investigate all of them and find out which one he is."
"Yes, Miss." Shun Zoe picked up one of the photos and stared at it intently. It was none other than a picture of "Zuo Yan." As she studied the photo, she was interrupted by a knock on the door. Another servant entered to inform her.
"Miss, Miss Han wishes to see you."
Shun Zoe raised her eyebrows in surprise, "She wants to see me?"
"Yes, she requested an appointment with you."
"Very well, tell her I'll be there."
As soon as the servant left, Shun Zoe angrily remembered that she had signed an agreement with Alex that prevented her from ruining the Han family. She muttered to herself in frustration, "If I hadn't signed that agreement with Alex, I would have bankrupted the Han family by now." Then she smiled a devilish smile, thinking about the foolishness that led Han Shuy to let go of Alex, giving her the opportunity to get closer to him. She said in a calm tone.
"Alex~ my dear~ I'll find you soon."
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Meanwhile, on the plane heading to the Magic Capital, Alex was sitting in his seat, deep in thought. He felt a strange sensation wash over him, but he ignored it and went back to taking a short nap before arriving at his destination. After three hours, the plane landed at the airport.
Alex got off and headed straight to one of the public restrooms. Inside, he removed his disguise and returned to his natural appearance, then tied his long hair back and put on a face mask and hat to conceal his identity. When he exited, he hailed another taxi and instructed the driver:
"Take me to a barber you know, please."
After ten minutes, Alex arrived at a simple barbershop. Upon entering, the barber greeted him simply, saying:
"Would you like a haircut?"
"Yes, please." Alex sat down in the barber's chair and removed his hat, letting his long hair cascade down to his waist. The barber was surprised by the length and smoothness of Alex's hair, a quality not even many women possessed.
"What style would you like, sir?" the barber asked respectfully.
"I want you to cut it all off, and leave just a little."
After a full hour, the barber finished cutting Alex's hair. Alex looked at himself in the mirror, seeing that his hair was now short, which only enhanced his appearance. He remembered when he was young, and how Su Minger loved long hair, which made him take care of his hair to get her attention. But now, he was ready to let go of everything.
Alex snapped out of his thoughts, smiled simply, and said, "Thank you." He paid and left the shop, then hailed another taxi and instructed the driver.
"Take me to the best hotel in the Magic Capital."
After twenty minutes, Alex arrived at the hotel. The hotel was luxurious, with more than 25 floors, and the main entrance was adorned with a red carpet and a large glass door. Upon entering, he headed to the reception desk and said.
"I'd like to book a room for a week."
"Would you prefer a first-class, second-class, or third-class room?"
"Second-class, please."
"That will cost you 40,000 yuan."
Alex paid the amount and received the key, then headed straight to his room. When he entered, he went directly to the bathroom, and after taking a shower, he lay on the bed, thinking about his plans for the future.
'It seems I'll open a café here and live a quiet life away from all the chaos.' Alex decided firmly as he closed his eyes, then succumbed to sleep.
At the same time, he knew that the Shun and Su families would be searching for him, but they would never find him because he was now in a place beyond their reach.