Chapter 119: Chapter 119 One of the Culprits
She was becoming more and more curious about everything related to him… after all, this man was her husband.
As the title surfaced in her mind, Su Zixi suddenly felt shy, unable to resist pressing her burning cheeks against the bookshelf.
In that moment, she suddenly missed him very much.
Just then, footsteps sounded from behind her, clear yet unhurried, carrying an air of composure and elegance.
Su Zixi’s heart leapt with joy as she turned around with a smile, but her smile quickly froze on her face.
“Uncle… Uncle?” She stammered.
The person who had entered was none other than He Yizheng.
He was dressed in a black suit, the somber color contrasting with his glimmering peach blossom eyes, somehow making him look both sexy and frivolous.
He Yizheng walked toward her step by step, his face wearing a gentle smile, “It’s me. Why are you here alone? Where’s Jingyao?”
“He had something to do and told me to wait for him here,” Su Zixi pursed her lips, her voice slightly tense.
With so many assistants and secretaries outside, didn’t anyone tell him that He Jingyao wasn’t in the office?
“I guessed right,” He Yizheng showed a knowing yet complex smile, “Do you know where he went?”
Su Zixi was taken aback.
“Jingyao previously had a fiancée from the Xia Family, a family’s daughter. But he broke off the engagement with Miss Xia to marry you,” He Yizheng slowly spoke, unblinkingly watching her expression.
Su Zixi’s pupils dilated slightly! So, the supposed engagement with Xia Xinyu really did exist?
“It seems you knew?” He Yizheng’s tone carried a faint regret, “But I think you don’t know, Xia Xinyu couldn’t handle the shock and attempted suicide by cutting her wrists in the bathroom this morning.”
“What!” Su Zixi cried out, her face turning ashen in an instant!
“She’s currently in the hospital under emergency care, and it’s still unknown if she can be saved,” He Yizheng spoke, already standing close beside her without her noticing.
Her mind now was full of Xia Xinyu’s graceful back, her sorrowful eyes, and the furious expression in He Jingyao’s eyes when he had received the phone call earlier.
“Jingyao must have gone to the hospital. The life and death of Xia Xinyu is uncertain now. But no matter if Xia Xinyu dies or lives, our He Family is at fault and we have no clue what it will take to appease the Xia Family,” He Yizheng’s hand was propped on the bookshelf, and before she knew it, she was enveloped in his arms, his voice teasing, “Zhixi, do you think you are a femme fatale?”
Su Zixi felt her head buzzing, “Xia Xinyu’s life and death are uncertain” kept echoing in her mind, not noticing at all what else He Yizheng had said.
“How… how could she attempt suicide…” Su Zixi’s eyes widened, her voice containing a sob, “Jingyao had clearly told me there was no such engagement… I…”
If He Jingyao had lied to her, then… she was one of the people responsible for driving Xia Xinyu to this point.
“Don’t worry, no matter what, this is not your fault. Even if Xia Xinyu dies, the person who should feel guilty is Jingyao,” He Yizheng’s voice remained gentle and magnetic. He lifted Su Zixi’s bangs with his free hand, his eyes filled with admiration, “I suddenly understand… why Jingyao insisted on marrying you.”
Su Zixi shuddered lightly, suddenly realizing… this man had gotten so close to her without her knowing!