Chapter 2257

“That’s really how it was. At the time, I just thought he was looking for a cooperation opportunity when he approached me. I never imagined he was an assassin.”

Hu Xuefei was filled with regret. Why did she lose her mind just because she saw a handsome guy back then?

Not only did he take advantage of her, but now it had also resulted in such a major issue.

Having crossed the Mu family, she had no future in Jin City anymore.

“Mr. Xiaojiu, please believe me. If I utter a single lie, may I meet a bad end.”

Hu Xuefei knelt on the ground, sobbing continuously.

This was her last hope. She had revealed everything.

If Mr. Xiaojiu still didn’t believe her, then she had no way out.

Mu Xiaojiu looked down at her indifferently for a while before suddenly saying, “Throw her into the dungeon for three days.”

“Do whatever you want to punish her.”

These words were directed at Long Ting, who immediately responded, “Yes, Mr. Xiaojiu.”

Mu Xiaojiu waved his hand, signaling Long Ting to drag her away.

Hu Xuefei was terrified. Being locked up for three days, she had no idea what the dungeon would be like.

And to hand her over to Long Ting for punishment—this man was so terrifying that she could just imagine he would surely mistreat her.

She crawled toward Mr. Xiaojiu, pleading as she moved.

“Mr. Xiaojiu, Mr. Xiaojiu, I already told everything. This matter has nothing to do with me. Please, let me go.”

But Mu Xiaojiu paid no attention, glancing sideways at Long Ting.

Long Ting felt a chill down his spine and dared not delay further. He immediately stepped forward and grabbed Hu Xuefei’s arm.

With no other options, Hu Xuefei’s gaze fell on Baili Xia.

She was the only person she knew here. Although she didn’t know what Baili Xia’s relationship with Mr. Xiaojiu was, perhaps, as fellow women, she would speak on her behalf.

“Miss Xiaxia, please help me. For the sake of our acquaintance, help me plead with Mr. Xiaojiu.”

Baili Xia frowned, feeling full of disdain for this woman.

She had brought all this upon herself. If it wasn’t for her own lack of discretion, seeking flings everywhere, how could such a thing have happened?

For such a woman, she had no intention of saving her.

It’s just a three-day confinement. Such a punishment was too light.

Long Ting had already noticed the importance of Miss Xiaxia to Mr. Xiaojiu, especially after witnessing Miss Xiaxia’s desperation when fighting the enemy in the infirmary. He now had some respect for her.

He didn’t immediately drag Hu Xuefei away but stayed put, waiting to see if Miss Xiaxia had any instructions.

When Long Ting saw Baili Xia’s gaze shift from Hu Xuefei to a distant spot in the hall, he understood Miss Xiaxia’s intention.

Indeed, Miss Xiaxia, like Mr. Xiaojiu, was ruthless to enemies, and he couldn’t help but gain more admiration for her.

Long Ting’s iron-like grip clamped down on Hu Xuefei’s soft arm.

Like picking up a chick, he lifted her directly and started walking towards the courtyard.

“Please don’t do this to me, I beg you, I beg you…”

In the blink of an eye, the two figures disappeared from sight.

Behind them, only Hu Xuefei’s continuous sobs and wails were left.

When the sounds completely faded, Mu Xiaojiu’s gaze landed on Wang, who was still kneeling on the ground.

She was trembling all over, not daring to lift her head.

Wang had just graduated from college not long ago and had never witnessed such a scene before.

The scene just now had scared her so much she almost fainted.

Long Ting had left, and Mu Xiaojiu had no choice but to ask himself for some information about this girl.

Just as he was about to speak, Baili Xia said first, “This one is just a business assistant from the bridal company; she probably knew nothing about this.”