Song Yunxiao, who was about to depart for Gongzhou Prefecture, suddenly turned back halfway, ordering the driver to head straight to Night Paradise.
All for a lover.
A lover with too many schemes.
Everyone in Night Paradise knew how much Song Yunxiao spoiled Ace, yet it should not have reached the ears of the Song family.
Throughout the journey, Song Yunxiao's face was grim, calculating how to deal with this troublemaker.
The woman pushed open the private room's door decisively, revealing a group of tall, good-looking men inside.
Seeing her arrival, they all stepped aside voluntarily, bowing their heads respectfully in greeting.
Song Yunxiao stopped in the center, scanning the group with her gaze before going straight to the point,"Where is Ace?"
The poor men had no idea that Song Yunxiao wasn't here to flirt today.
Ace stepped out from among the group.
Dressed in a pink-and-black kitten outfit, he walked toward her with a radiant smile.
Song Yunxiao also smiled faintly, taking two steps forward.
But in the next second,"Slap!" A sharp slap echoed through the empty private room.
Song Yunxiao's slap was crisp and decisive. The mark and swelling on the man's face immediately appeared.
Some were shocked by the scene in front of them but quickly looked away after their initial stunned reaction, afraid of being caught in the crossfire of her fury.
"Who gave you the guts to stir up trouble in front of the old man? Are you tired of living?"
"Are you planning to flaunt your arrogance in front of my husband next time?"
After finishing, Song Yunxiao delivered another decisive slap."Or do you think I've been too kind to you, giving you ideas you shouldn't have?"
The slapped kitten-man covered his face, his tear-filled eyes softly rebutting,"No, I didn't."
In the dim private room, the wedding ring on Song Yunxiao's hand seemed to be the only glimmer of light, drawing all eyes to it, including Ace's.
That's right... She was married.
Shen Jiaquan, the man who had held a grand wedding with her, was her husband.
Even though the wedding between the Shen and Song families was conducted low-profile, it couldn't escape the heated discussions on social media.
The few circulated photos from the event, showing only blurred side profiles and back views, still prompted countless netizens to send blessings of a perfect match and everlasting happiness.
Boundless glory, openly upright.
His mind flashed through the wild nights he had spent with her.
Yet at this moment, her cold and unfeeling interrogation froze him completely, leaving him unable to move.
Brain stalled, heart stopped.
As if tenderness never existed.
The woman ignored Ace's response, continuing on her own, her tone still carrying the chill she brought with her,"In that case, get out of my territory now."
"I, Song Yunxiao, do not like men who act on their own or men who fail to recognize their own status. Especially men like you."
Finally, Song Yunxiao's gaze swept across the other eccentrically dressed men, her eyes a mix of scrutiny and warning.
Not long after, her gaze returned to Ace.
Her voice was cold,"Overstepped."
Ace kept his head down, still holding his face, the cat tail behind him swaying lazily. His tears fell to the floor, leaving him helpless,"I didn't."
Song Yunxiao didn't respond. Her eyes met with the manager's for just a brief second before the latter immediately understood, leading the others to quickly leave the private room.
The doors opened and closed.
The moment they shut again, the room fell into a silence so profound one could almost hear dust settling.
Song Yunxiao turned and walked toward the sofa, sitting down."Explain yourself clearly: the hotel, the errands, the hospital—what is going on? Don't tell me it's a coincidence. Too many coincidences become suspicious intent."
Ace stood frozen, afraid to make any mistake that would further displease Song Yunxiao."It really wasn't. Other than the first time we coincidentally bumped into each other, the other three times were mere chance."
Ace remained silent for a long time, whether due to unspeakable difficulties or carefully choosing his words.
"My sister... She's ill and needs a great deal of money for treatment. Although I earn a lot here in Night Paradise, it's far from enough."
At this, Ace's voice trembled even more.
"The first time at the hotel was because I was hosting at a conference and happened to bump into him. The errands encounter was merely delivering something when the old man was taking a walk."
"The last time at the hospital was because my sister was hospitalized, and I was taking care of her. Coincidentally, Old Master Song was there for a check-up and inquired about my sister's condition, that's all."
"I truly didn't do anything inappropriate, nor did I say anything I shouldn't have."
Song Yunxiao's gaze turned sharp."So you even know he was there for a check-up?"
You couldn't blame her for being overly cautious. This information alone suggested: they had chatted, perhaps even pleasantly.
Ace nodded,"I'm sorry. I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong."
Song Yunxiao listened to Ace's pitiful apologies, staring deeply into his eyes.
In this clubhouse, there were certainly mistresses who had been exposed.
Many ended in miserable disgrace, thrown out with nothing. Of course, a rare few managed to escape and rise into the upper echelons of society.