The Fake Heiress's Inner Thoughts Were Heard by Her Entire Family

Chapter 193

Shen Huaichu's expression softened unconsciously as he listened to Jing Yi's cheerful voice on the other end of the line.

"Mr. Shen."

The interruption made Shen Huaichu's eyes flash with strong displeasure. Whatever was said on the phone caused the corners of his lips to curl into a faint smile once more.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Alright, have fun, and I'll call you later."

After the call ended, the coldness in Shen Huaichu's eyes almost materialized. "What is it?"

The bodyguard swallowed hard, his back drenched in cold sweat. He only rushed over because the matter was urgent.

"The person you asked us to keep an eye on... things aren't looking good."

Upon hearing this, Shen Huaichu's impatience grew, and his expression darkened, as if a storm was about to break.

"I know."

Shen Huaichu got up and left the office, the bodyguard quickly following behind him.

"Postpone the meeting for now. I'll let you know the new time when I return."

"Yes, sir."

The assistant watched Shen Huaichu leave, inwardly sighing. The president's mood had been off lately, even a bit restless. No one knew what was going on.

...

Shen Huaichu stood in front of a villa, the bodyguard half a step behind him, reporting the situation of the person inside.

"He hasn't visited the prison this month. The two inside are barely holding on, and his condition isn't good either."

Shen Huaichu gazed at the villa, his eyes icy. He stepped inside.

The door opened, and the dimly lit room was suffocatingly stuffy. Shen Huaichu raised his hand to cover his nose.

Heavy curtains blocked the windows, allowing only a few narrow beams of sunlight to filter through. The ticking of a clock on the wall echoed loudly in the vast space.

A figure huddled in the corner of the sofa, hair disheveled, eyes vacant and lifeless. He seemed indifferent to the arrival of others.

Shen Huaichu glanced indifferently at the person before asking the bodyguard behind him, "I recall, I never ordered him to be imprisoned."

The door wasn't locked, the windows weren't sealed, and there were no restraints on the person's body.

The bodyguard stood respectfully behind him, "Yes, you didn't give any orders regarding imprisonment."

The person on the sofa moved. Under the messy hair, his lips curved into a mocking smile.

Shen Huaichu hadn't imprisoned him, but he couldn't go anywhere anyway. Every month was like a mandatory check-in, no matter where he was, he could be found.

He hadn't stopped seeking help from others, but without the title of the young master of Huarui Group, who would still consider him a friend? Yet, Shen Huaichu hadn't done anything to him.

Shen Qi'an felt like he was going mad. He didn't know what to do. Seek revenge on Shen Huaichu? He had grown up sheltered by his parents for twenty-plus years; how could he suddenly learn to fly on his own?

Leave this world? He had thought of that too, but Shen Huaichu wouldn't let him die.

Shen Qi'an's eyes were dull, his sunken sockets revealing unspeakable weariness and pain.

Shen Huaichu instructed the bodyguard to pull the curtains open. Jing Yi had said people needed more sunlight.

He walked up to Shen Qi'an, looking down at him with a detached tone, "I heard you didn't visit them this month. Why?"

Shen Qi'an slowly lifted his head, his eyes filled with hatred. "Why? You ask why?!" Each time he visited, his parents seemed to age more, their health deteriorating. Last time it was their legs, this time it was their hands. What next?

Shen Huaichu didn't care about his attitude, his face expressionless, as if the person in front of him wasn't even human.

"Didn't I tell you? If they die, the game is over for everyone."

Shen Qi'an glared at the person in front of him, his hatred so intense it seemed he wanted to tear him apart. "What do you want to do to let them go?!"

Shen Huaichu frowned, his tone impatient. "I thought, with the monthly chance to see them, you should be grateful."

"Grateful?!"

Shen Qi'an suddenly stood up, and the bodyguard immediately stepped in front of Shen Huaichu.

Shen Huaichu waved his hand, signaling the bodyguard to step aside. Even if Shen Qi'an had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare do anything. What did Shen Huaichu mean by not letting him die? It was just the self-justification of a coward.

"Cousin, I beg you! I beg you to let me go! Let my parents go! Or take my life, take my life in exchange for theirs!"

Shen Huaichu chuckled lightly. "Your life? Cousin, do you think your life is that valuable? Trying to get me to do what you can't bring yourself to do?"

The person kneeling on the ground trembled.

Shen Huaichu shook his head in regret. "If you were a bit more ruthless, I might have considered letting them join you more peacefully. Too bad, cousin, you're a coward, a spineless coward."

Shen Qi'an's hands clenched at his sides. These were words he had once said to Shen Huaichu, and now they were being thrown back at him.

After a moment, Shen Qi'an suddenly burst into a wild laugh, his voice sharp and piercing, echoing throughout the room.

His laughter stopped abruptly as he looked up at Shen Huaichu. "I'm a coward, but what about you?"

Shen Huaichu gazed coldly at him, wondering what trick the person in front of him was playing.

Shen Qi'an sneered. "You're not much better than me."

"I heard you found a girlfriend who races cars? How unwise. Racing cars? I bet you can't even stand to hear that word now."

Shen Huaichu's face was covered in frost, his aura growing even colder. "Who told you that?"

Shen Qi'an ignored his question, feeling unsatisfied and continuing, "Do you think she's seen you trembling all over after being scared by my car?"

This remark was like a spark lighting a fuse, causing Shen Huaichu to lose his temper instantly. He stepped forward and kicked Shen Qi'an hard.

Shen Qi'an was sent crashing into the wall by the kick.

Before he could recover, Shen Huaichu had already charged forward, grabbing his collar and slamming him against the wall.

"Shen Qi'an, don't test my patience!" Shen Huaichu's voice was low and filled with fury, his eyes sharp as knives.

The pain made Shen Qi'an curl up like a shrimp, gasping for breath, but he still stared back at Shen Huaichu with a challenging gaze.

"You're scared, aren't you? So, besides that, you have other things to be afraid of? Who's the coward? Who's really the coward? Hahahaha!"

Shen Huaichu clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on the laughing Shen Qi'an, anger burning like a raging fire in his chest.

He restrained himself, tossing the person aside, and took a handkerchief from the bodyguard to wipe his hands.

"Go see them. Miss a visit, and they lose a part. This time has been paid for; you can go see for yourself if you're interested."

With that, Shen Huaichu walked toward the door.

Shen Qi'an struggled to his feet, glaring viciously at his back. "Shen Huaichu, you're scared, aren't you? Afraid she'll see your ugly side? Or afraid she'll end up like your parents?"

Shen Huaichu didn't pause for a moment as he left the dark house.