Chapter 13: Kidnapping
As soon as she went upstairs, Xu Si headed to the study. A ring of shimmering, long-handled keys hung from her arm, jingling with each step—each a key to a different room’s door.
She opened the safe, tossed the keys in, and then locked it up tight once again.
The air was suffused with the fresh aroma of paper and ink, subtly mixed with the astringent scent of wood polish.
Recalling the butler’s words, she took small steps towards the black-lacquered telephone, pressing the button to play the messages.
"BEEP BEEP—!"
Wen Jiaojiao’s voice leaped from the speaker. It lacked any trace of delicateness—it was raspy, with an intimate tone.
"Miss Xu, just letting you know I’ll be back from England to Hong Kong Island next month for my vacation. During this time, have you made any new friends behind my back?"
It sounded like an accusation.
Xu Si pressed the button to leave a message. After a BEEP, her voice was clear and cold, yet tinged with a smile.