Chapter 359: Only One Chance

Chapter 359: Only One Chance

Almost as soon as she thought of Xie Yuan, Lu Shuangshuang suddenly saw his figure. She focused her gaze and indeed saw the heroic figure she admired, her eyes brightening involuntarily.

"Brother-in-law is here."

She quickened her pace, elated to greet him, but halfway there, she felt it was too eager and stood still, hesitating.

Xiao Wangshi, hearing her daughter's voice, knew exactly what she was thinking. She hadn't considered this possibility before.

Now that Su Youyue has disappeared, if that little wench dies outside, it will make Lu Xixue suffer immensely and also deprive the Su family of its heir. Surely, Su Rong, who was adopted, shouldn't be the successor.

Moreover, this Lord Xie, now widowed at a young age, will certainly remarry. The requirements for a new wife would naturally be lower. Shuangshuang is the Su family's cousin, and with her proximity, she could easily become the lady of Xie Mansion. If Shuangshuang marries into Xie Mansion, their second branch would finally be able to hold their heads high!

Xiao Wangshi, full of anticipation, looked at Xie Yuan with even more warmth in her eyes.

Xie Yuan's expression was inscrutable. Despite coming from the sunny outdoors, he carried an inexplicable coldness around him.

Xiao Wangshi couldn't read his face and approached eagerly, pretending to be concerned: "Lord Xie, have you found any news about Nuanan..."

Before she finished her last word, the tall man suddenly raised his hand and, with lightning speed, grabbed her neck. The force was so strong that it almost crushed her throat. Xiao Wangshi, unable to react, turned purple-red from suffocation, desperately slapping at his arm.

"Lord Xie, what are you doing!" Lu Shuangshuang, who had been daydreaming a moment ago, was shocked and wanted to pull the man away, but his icy words froze her in place.

Xie Yuan's voice was cold with barely contained agitation, as if he was on the verge of losing his patience, like a madman ready to snap: "Where is Nuanan?"

Lu Shuangshuang stood rooted to the spot, her mind racing. Why would Lord Xie ask where Mother Su Youyue is? Could Su Youyue's disappearance be related to her mother?

How could that be possible?

She didn't have time to think further as Xiao Wangshi, nearly suffocating, shook her head in terror: "Lord Xie, I... I don't..."

Before she could finish, she was ruthlessly thrown to the ground, dazed and dizzy.

Su Zhenyun and Lu Xixue were equally stunned. They had intended to intervene but paused upon hearing Xie Yuan's words.

"Xie Yuan, what did you mean just now? Is Nuanan's disappearance related to Lady Second Su?" Su Zhenyun, ignoring Xiao Wangshi, stepped forward and asked directly.

Xie Yuan nodded imperceptibly, acknowledging with a low grunt.

"It's not me... It has nothing to do with me!" Xiao Wangshi, not daring to cough, frantically denied it.

Just then, Lu Lin and Lu Sen arrived from outside.

Seeing Lu Sen, Xiao Wangshi felt like she had found a savior and shed tears: "My lord, I am innocent! Lord Xie accused me of being involved in Nuanan's disappearance. She is our niece, and since she went missing, I've been worried sick every day, hoping she'd return soon!"

Lu Sen, confused, was about to ask Xie Yuan when a group of people rushed in, blocking him and Lu Lin.

"Lord Xie, what is the meaning of this?" Lu Sen couldn't help but question. Even if something was wrong, Xie Yuan should have discussed it with them. This is the Su family, their family, not Xie Mansion!

"Sir." Zhe Jing stepped forward.

Xie Yuan, with downcast eyes, seemed indifferent to everyone in the room.

"Interrogate." He gave no response to Lu Sen, only uttering a cold, emotionless word.

Xiao Wangshi on the ground was shocked that the once courteous Xie Yuan could be so ruthless. She immediately looked at Lu Sen: "My lord—"

Although Lu Sen had always treated Xie Yuan respectfully, he couldn't tolerate someone accusing his wife without evidence and became furious: "Xie Yuan, how dare you!"

Lu Shuangshuang hurriedly stepped forward, trying to persuade him gently: "Brother-in-law, are you mistaken? My mother hasn't slept well these past few days, worrying about Cousin. If Cousin finds out you're accusing her, she'll surely be upset."

Seeing no response from Xie Yuan, she felt a glimmer of joy. It seemed Lord Xie preferred soft persuasion over aggression. Her parents' firm stance wouldn't work. After all, he was the Minister of Justice, used to interrogating criminals.

Thinking she understood his mindset, Lu Shuangshuang took another step forward: "Brother-in-law..."

In the next moment, she saw a flash of white light, followed by black shadows falling from the air. Frowning, she realized in horror that it was her hair!

The one who cut her hair was the handsome young man beside Xie Yuan, who had drawn a short dagger. He was a mere guard, yet dared to act against her!

And if he had missed slightly, he could have disfigured her!

Lu Shuangshuang was furious: "Brother-in-law, without your order, this lowly servant dared to harm me!"

Zhe Jing warned coldly: "Miss Lu, if you had taken another step closer to my lord, I would have cut more than just your hair."

His gaze swept over her throat.

Lu Shuangshuang's throat tightened, angry and anxious, looking at Xie Yuan for support.

But Xie Yuan didn't even glance at her.

Zhe Jing waved his hand, and two guards stepped forward to restrain Lu Shuangshuang.

He walked forward, taking out a pair of gloves and putting them on, then pulling out a pair of iron pliers.

Xiao Wangshi, though unaware of the purpose of the pliers, knew they were meant for her and panicked: "My lord... My lord, I am innocent!"

Unfortunately, Lu Sen, despite his anger, could do nothing but glare at Xie Yuan.

Zhe Jing approached Xiao Wangshi, who tried to run but was held down by two men, her pampered right hand pulled out.

She struggled fiercely, trying to retract her hand, but the men's strength was overwhelming. She couldn't move an inch, watching helplessly as the pliers clamped onto her lacquered nails.

"Lady Second Su, you have only one chance. Where did you arrange for our lady to be kidnapped?"