Chapter 33: Recollections of the Past

Chapter 33: Recollections of the Past

Yun Mu knitted her brows, her beautiful eyes narrowing coldly.

As expected, the poison on Aunt Zhang was Huo Jinzhou's doing. How long had he been controlling her?

Huo Jinzhou raised his eyebrows and stated bluntly, "Now, I'm giving you another choice. Either you poison Prince Hao Tingcheng or save the sole witness, Aunt Zhang, to uncover the truth from that year."

A hint of hesitation flickered in Yun Mu's eyes.

Does Huo Tingcheng also know something about the Yun family fire incident?

But her moment of hesitation appeared as surrender in Ho Jinzhou's eyes.

Indeed, considering Huo Tingcheng's frail health, he would die sooner or later. Which woman would genuinely care for him?

Ho Jinzhou's lips curled in smug satisfaction. Gazing at the captivating, clear eyes of the young lady before him, he couldn't help but draw closer. "Yun Mu, you're a clever woman. Once you uncover the truth from those years, you can regain your position as the most favored daughter of the Yun family."

Yun Mu's eyes flickered, but she remained still.

Huo Jinzhou assumed he had convinced her. He proceeded to approach and gently grasp Yun Mu's chin.

He caressed the delicate, exquisite chin of the young maiden with his fingertips, lost in admiration as he gazed intently into her mesmerizing, enchanting eyes from a close proximity.

In that instant, Yun Mu intentionally didn't struggle free.

The flawless eyes, once cold and detached with an intimidating aura, shed their defenses, revealing a mesmerizing beauty akin to translucent jade, pulling one into an irresistible enchantment.

Even someone as accustomed to beauty as Ho Jinzhou, who was also betrothed to the capital's renowned maiden Yun Shuiyao, couldn't help but softly sigh in admiration.

"Your eyes are truly captivating."

Yun Mu's eyes subtly curled up, her mature and seductive voice resonating, "Just the eyes, huh?"

Certainly, the young girl is dressed in a neat and spirited attire, showcasing her exquisite figure with alluring curves that are incredibly captivating!

How could a woman with such enchanting eyes and an alluring figure truly be ugly in appearance?

"I recall when we first met as children, you were dressed in a white princess dress, radiant like an angel. Later, when they all said you were disfigured with scars, I refused to believe it... Yun Mu, if not for Yun Shuiyao, you would have been my wife."

Yun Mu found the response so amusing that she couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, he finally recalled that his true fiancée was Yun Xiaosha.

In those innocent and untainted days of her youth, Huo Jinzhou was the beacon of light for Yun Xiaosha, the object of her heartfelt admiration, Brother Jinzhou.

Yet, all of this came to an end with Yun Shuiyao's arrival.

"Yun Mu, why don't you call me Jinzhou anymore since you came back? You've changed so much. But I believe deep down, you're still the same Yun Mu from before, isn't that right?"

Speaking as if under a spell, he reached out and gently began to lift the veil from her face.

"Huo Jinzhou, let me see your face..."

Yun Mu remained silent.

But just as his hand was about to touch the veil, a chill flickered in her eyes.

A gleaming dagger swiftly flew from her wrist, precise and fierce! It fiercely slashed towards Huo Jinzhou's arm!

Sensing the aura of death, Huo Jinzhou reacted with unparalleled agility, dodging the attack; however, his arm still sustained a deep gash.

Blood spills abundantly!

"Refrain from touching me with the hands that have laid on Yun Shuiyao," Yun Mu said coldly, "It's revolting!"

Huo Jinzhou gasped, drawing in a sharp breath, beads of cold sweat dotting his forehead.

A tempestuous storm contorted his handsome features, revealing a malevolent ferocity.

Suddenly, he understood — that woman's gentleness just now was all an act!

He despised nothing more than being toyed with or deceived!

This woman truly didn't know her place.

With a fierce grip, he seized Yun Mu's wrist and growled, "Yun Mu, you're nothing but an abandoned pawn of the Yun family. If I show even a hint of interest in you, it's your good fortune. Yet, you dare to repeatedly test my limits! You must be courting death!"

"Hmph!"

Yun Mu scoffed disdainfully, her gaze turning cold as she lifted her foot to forcefully jab at Huo Jinzhou's pants.

"Yun Mu!"

Huo Jinzhou's face paled from the pain, clenching his teeth in fury.

His primal desire to conquer as a man had been ignited, and Huo Jinzhou was determined to teach Yun Mu a lesson.

"Someone, take this old hag out! No one else is allowed in!"

He instructed his men to carry the unconscious Aunt Zhang out before grabbing Yun Mu, ready to press her against the wall.

"I want to see just how stubborn your bones are!" Huo Jinzhou sneered menacingly.

But right then,

A heavily armored off-road vehicle could be seen speeding towards the abandoned factory from afar, its engine roaring loudly.

A rift sliced through the sky!

An unusual noise at the entrance caused a commotion.

Huo Jinzhou paused in his action and promptly ordered his men, "Go check it out!"

"Understood."

But in the next moment, a deafening explosion rocked their ears.

The surrounding walls swayed, and the ground trembled.

A wave of heat and intense vibrations swept towards them!

"Second Young Master, be careful!"

Everyone ducked for cover.

Dense smoke accompanied by flames rapidly spread from the factory gates.

Yun Mu seized the chaos to slip away, her sharp gaze fixated on the grand entrance ahead, searching for an opportunity to escape.

Soon, the sound of a second explosion echoed once more.

Earth-shattering!

"Second Young Master, hurry and leave!"

Almost simultaneously, Huoshan rushed over and, pulling Huo Jinzhou along, leaped into the air.

Both of them, filled with dread, leaped out through the shattered window.

Landing firmly on the ground, Huo Jinzhou turned back reluctantly. His gaze fell upon the factory engulfed in raging flames, his expression icy and stern. "That woman is still down there."

"Merely a mad and malevolent woman. It's best to let the fire take her. This place is perilous; we must depart immediately," Huoshan advised.

Huo Jinzhou lowered his gaze, his arm still bleeding. That woman never held back when dealing with him.

Indeed, for a woman like that, gone is gone.

It was a shame to lose a pawn to counteract Huo Tingcheng.

"Let's go."

Huo Jinzhou clenched his teeth and resolutely turned away.

But in that instant, the rusted gate of the abandoned factory burst open with tremendous force!

Amidst the billowing smoke and raging flames, blinding light illuminated the scene like a scorching sun.

In that radiance, a silhouette emerged against the fire.

That person stood out vividly amidst the flames.

The flickering firelight reflected in Yun Mu's starry, captivating eyes, and as the figure in her gaze drew closer, she lifted her head and smiled.

As if sensing the commotion behind him, Huo Jinzhou, who had already started to leave, suddenly spun around.

There, amidst the soaring flames, a figure gradually materialized, advancing towards Yun Mu.

Huo Jinzhou's steps faltered, could that person be the President of the Imperial Duke Group?

For the sake of saving Yun Mu, that person was willing to cause such upheaval and chaos!

Only... the more I looked at that figure, the more familiar it seemed?

Huo Jinzhou made a move to retreat, but Huoshan promptly stepped forward to hold him back. "Second Young Master! What are you doing? They're coming at us fiercely. Can we still escape if we go back now?"

"I must meet this CEO of the Emperor's Club!" Huo Jinzhou roared with fury.

"We'll have plenty of opportunities in the future, come on, let's go!"

Huoshan hastily shot a discreet signal to his attendants standing nearby. They promptly stepped forward and, with combined effort, dragged Jinzhou away.

Despite his struggles, Huo Jinzhou eventually gave in and got into the car, disappearing into the night.