Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 459 - Chapter 459 Chapter 456 Is She Still Alive

Chapter 459: Chapter 456: Is She Still Alive? Chapter 459: Chapter 456: Is She Still Alive? Ming Yao nodded, “If the hypnosis can be lifted, even if it takes more than half a year, that’s fine.”

It’s far better than Father Xia having to serve a prison sentence of over ten years.

If Father Xia still has to serve more than ten years in prison after Wanwan’s body has sunk into the river with no remains found, what will Mother Xia do from now on?

Thinking of Wanwan’s family, Ming Yao felt unbearably distressed.

After discussing the specific treatment plan with Si Ye, Ming Yao looked up and saw Yanxi and Shi Ying enter the dining room.

As far as Ming Yao was aware, Shi Ying and Yanxi had moved into the seaside villa and were now living under the same roof.

Ming Yao glanced at Yanxi, who seemed to have lost a lot of weight, his eyes carrying a faint shadow beneath them.

Yanxi didn’t notice Ming Yao, his eyes were only for Shi Ying.

He and Shi Ying sat at the table diagonally in front of Ming Yao, partially obscured by green plants.

They ordered their meal, and once the steak was served, Yanxi considerately cut it up for Shi Ying and even forked a piece to her lips.

Seeing this scene, Ming Yao was about to explode with anger.

When Wanwan was still around, he hadn’t been this attentive, had he?

Wanwan really was foolish, how could she fall in love with such a scumbag!

No, she couldn’t blame Wanwan, Shi Ying hadn’t appeared yet at that time, and Yanxi truly had been good to Wanwan.

But everything changed when Shi Ying appeared.

As Wanwan’s close friend, she felt heartbroken witnessing this scene.

Let alone what Wanwan herself would feel!

“Miss Ming, are you alright?”

Ming Yao did not speak.

Seeing Ming Yao staring at the direction diagonally in front, Si Ye looked back to see what it was.

When he saw Shi Ying, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Ming Yao inadvertently caught Si Ye’s look towards Shi Ying as she turned her gaze away from Yanxi and Shi Ying.

“Mr. Si, do you know that lady?”

Si Ye looked away and shook his head, “I don’t know her.”

Si Ye’s face had already returned to its usual expression.

Ming Yao didn’t ask any further and stood up from her chair, “Mr. Si, I’m going to the restroom.”

As Ming Yao headed to the restroom, passing by Shi Ying and Yanxi’s table, she took out her phone with the hand adorned with the Pink Star ring, pretending to talk to Gu Siting.

“There’s no need to pick me up, I’ll go back on my own.”

“Gu Siting, can’t you have a bit more confidence in yourself? Just because I’m dining with a man doesn’t mean anything is going on. Besides, you’ve already put the ring on my finger, where could I possibly run off to?”

Shi Ying’s gaze was immediately drawn to the Pink Star on Ming Yao’s finger as she passed by.

Gu Siting gave her a Pink Star?

Was he going to remarry Ming Yao?

Shi Ying lowered her eyes, emotional turmoil swirling within her pupils as her fingers gripping the cutlery tightened slightly.

Ming Yao walked into the restroom and washed her hands. Not long after, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor echoed.

Shi Ying entered.

Standing at the sink, Shi Ying looked at Ming Yao through the mirror, “Miss Ming, you intentionally lured me in here, didn’t you have something to say to me?”

Ming Yao’s gaze was cold as she looked at Shi Ying, “You had someone tamper with Wanwan’s car, thinking she was bound to die, but you probably didn’t expect that Wanwan is still alive, did you?”

Without giving Shi Ying a chance to speak, Ming Yao walked out.

Shi Ying watched Ming Yao’s retreating back, her brows immediately knitting together.

Xia Yiwan is still alive?

Impossible!

It’s been almost two months; if she were still alive, how could she not have shown up?

Shi Ying immediately took out her phone and made a call, “Keep an eye on Ming Yao for me lately.”

Shi Ying’s people secretly followed Ming Yao for a few days and then called Shi Ying.

“Ming Yao visited the suburban villa every day, and I did see a figure that looked a lot like Xia Yiwan there today,” Jing Hang said.

Shi Ying’s face turned pale.

To confirm whether Xia Yiwan was really dead, Shi Ying drove to the suburban villa after dark.

When she arrived at the villa’s entrance, Shi Ying was about to go in when suddenly a beam of white light shone towards her.

She raised her hand to shield her eyes and before she could see who was approaching, a tall figure ran up to her.

“Sister Shi Ying, what are you doing here so late at night?”

Seeing Yanxi, Shi Ying was stunned.

“You… why are you here?”

“I was concerned for your safety and followed you here,” he replied.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ying’s eyes fell, her gaze softening, “That day at the western restaurant, Ming Yao mentioned that your wife was still alive. I had someone follow Ming Yao and discovered she might be hiding someone here. I wanted to come and check.”

“I know you’ve been distressed since your wife’s incident. I wanted to come and make sure, and if she’s really alive, I could give you a surprise!”

No sooner had Shi Ying finished speaking than Yanxi rushed into the mansion ahead of her.

Shi Ying, seeing Yanxi’s reaction, furrowed her brows.

He seemed to care a little too much about Xia Yiwan!

Even though she didn’t like him, she didn’t want to see him caring so much for another woman!

Yanxi dashed into the mansion but did not find Xia Yiwan.

He didn’t know that Ming Yao had laid out a trap intending to lure Shi Ying in.

She had calculated everything but overlooked the unexpected factor–Yanxi.

Seeing Yanxi come down from upstairs, Shi Ying asked in a low voice, “Is she alive?”

Yanxi shook his head, “Didn’t see anyone.”

Shi Ying quickly realized that Ming Yao had intentionally lured her here.

Ming Yao had realized that Xia Yiwan’s car had been tampered with and luring her here was likely an attempt to gather evidence.

If Yanxi hadn’t arrived in time, the outcome might have been unthinkable!

A sinister look flashed in Shi Ying’s eyes.

“Brother Yanxi, I need to use the restroom.”

Yanxi found a restroom on the first floor, and waited outside after Shi Ying went in.

Before long, he heard Shi Ying’s scream from inside the restroom.

Yanxi violently pushed open the door and saw Shi Ying on the floor, a snake biting her wrist.

The second he entered, the snake quickly slithered out the window.

“How could there be a snake?”

Shi Ying’s face turned deathly pale as she shook her head, “I… I don’t know.”

Without asking further questions, Yanxi quickly grabbed Shi Ying’s wrist, sucked out the snake’s venom, then tore off his tie and tied it tightly around her wrist to stop the blood flow.

Yanxi rushed Shi Ying to the hospital.

There were surveillance cameras installed everywhere in the small mansion except for inside the restrooms.

Ming Yao and Jing Hang laughed in disbelief when they saw Shi Ying being carried out by Yanxi.

“This woman really is… That snake must have been with her all the time, right? I even suspect she brought it to bite Xia Yiwan,” Jing Hang scoffed.

Ming Yao pulled down the corner of her lip coldly, “We didn’t catch her showing her true colors this time, it’ll be much harder next time.”

Jing Hang cursed, “Damn it, that Yanxi really is thick-headed, getting so easily fooled by this woman!”

Ming Yao pressed her lips together tightly, “I’m guessing he’ll be coming after me for answers soon.”

“Sister, you should hurry and find your Fourth Master.”

Ming Yao rubbed her temples, “What a headache.”

The next day.

After work, Ming Yao went to look for Gu Siting at the ST Corporation. She had barely spoken two sentences when the door to the office was kicked open.

Yanxi charged in, furious.