From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 185: Hiding, Discovered

Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Hiding, Discovered

Old Liu walked in holding a makeup case, which he opened and spread out on the table.

"Mr. Li, should I do your makeup? Even with a mask on, you might easily be recognized. The mask won’t cover your eyes and mouth, and if someone observant is watching, they’ll see through it."

Li Yehan nodded, "Just dab a little, I have other things to take care of."

Old Liu nodded; he wouldn’t dare overdo it on Mr. Li’s face, just enough to get by.

Old Liu worked quickly, as he didn’t know how to do makeup himself. It was only after he started working for Li Yehan and learned that he often disguised his identity that he picked up the skill out of necessity.

Old Liu then brought over some clothes for Li Yehan to change into.

A black mask on Li Yehan’s face, paired with a black trench coat, made him look completely different from his usual self.

...

Nan Qiao hadn’t come to Demon Island with Lan Yi, she blended in with a group of women and landed on the island.

Once on the island, seated at the back, Nan Qiao looked around.

She took the opportunity when people weren’t paying attention to slip to one side.

Nan Qiao had already gotten ahold of the layout of Demon Island and began searching place by place for Huo Siyu.

Luckily, Nan Qiao was agile and observant. Even after an hour, she wasn’t spotted.

Nan Qiao searched for so long but still had no leads.

Voices came from ahead; Nan Qiao immediately darted into a room.

There were signs of habitation within, and Nan Qiao, startled, hid inside a wardrobe, not daring to make a sound.

The people who walked in were Li Yehan and an underling.

Li Yehan’s voice was deep and raspy, reminiscent of a man in his forties or fifties.

"Why send so many women here!"

The underling gently explained, "Those older folk said there wasn’t a mistress on the island, so they brought over a dozen women for you to choose from. They are all yours if you want."

Li Yehan flew into a rage, "Send them back where they came from!"

The underling tried to console him, "Since they are already here, you might as well go and see them. If you don’t, those old folks are sure to stir up more trouble."

Li Yehan’s voice was particularly sharp, "Get out!"

The underling dared not say more and scuttled out.

He felt utterly drained.

He rushed to Old Liu, pouring out his woes, "Brother Liu, this is too hard. I was only speaking for Mr. Li’s best, and he told me to get out."

Old Liu, "That’s all? And you’re upset?"

Old Wu, "What else can I do?"

Old Liu, "Mr. Li’s temperament has improved a lot. In the past, you’d be lucky if he didn’t kick you out. Just think yourself fortunate."

Old Wu thought about it; it was indeed the case.

"Brother Liu, why has Mr. Li changed so much?"

"Because of Miss Nan Qiao, Mr. Li has found true love. Just one word from Miss Nan Qiao, and Mr. Li would rather be with her than make money. If it weren’t for Miss Nan Qiao, you’d already be kicked into a hospital now."

Old Wu shrank back, no longer daring to complain.

...

Li Yehan was still in the room.

He punched in a code, retrieved an item, and then left.

Five minutes later, when Nan Qiao could no longer hear any sound, she dared to crack open the wardrobe to take a peek.

Having searched for so long without finding any trace of Huo Siyu, Nan Qiao grew increasingly anxious.

She climbed out of the wardrobe and left through the window.

After another hour of fruitless searching, just as she was about to leave, someone opened the door to a room and pulled Nan Qiao inside.

Nan Qiao : !!

Her reflexes triggered her to flip and kick, but she missed, and her leg was grabbed.

Nan Qiao threw a punch, and the other person instinctively blocked.

Seizing the opportunity, the grip on her foot loosened, and Nan Qiao delivered a flying kick to the man’s chest.

The two of them stood face-to-face, both on high alert.

Li Yehan, wearing a mask, asked coldly, "Who are you?"

Nan Qiao, also masked, used a voice changer to sound like an aged woman, "Have you detained people here who came for the auction?"

Li Yehan frowned and denied, "Demon Island conducts legitimate business. Those who come for the auction are escorted off the island, and we do not imprison people without reason."

"Then it’s very likely that you have imprisoned people!"

"No, there are no strangers from the auction on the island."

Nan Qiao still didn’t believe it, but after searching for a long time without finding any clues, she began to doubt whether Huo Siyu was on Demon Island.

Perhaps she had left, been injured, or fallen unconscious?

Could these reasons be why she hadn’t returned?

As Nan Qiao pondered, Li Yehan said, "You snuck into my room, and you’ve been searching around Demon Island for half the day, all to find one person?"

Nan Qiao: "!!"

"You actually knew I went to your room? Why did you let me go?" Nan Qiao asked coldly.

Disguised, Nan Qiao’s appearance and voice were altered, making it impossible for anyone to connect her with her usual identity.

Similarly, Li Yehan had changed his appearance, voice, and even his hands, making it impossible to link him with the dominant tycoon known for making big moves in the business world.

Both people, unaware of each other’s identity, watched each other with vigilant, sharp eyes.

Nan Qiao hadn’t expected that the other party knew she had come to Demon Island and that she had explored several places.

Knowing this, and yet not taking action was unexpected.

What exactly did this man want?

Without receiving an answer, Nan Qiao asked again, "If you knew I came to your territory and let me search around without taking any action, what exactly do you want?"

Nan Qiao slowly backed away, holding a handful of powder, ready to make a quick escape.

Li Yehan stepped forward, his eyes dark and intense as he approached Nan Qiao step by step.

"I want to see what exactly you are looking for."

Li Yehan, through surveillance, knew that Nan Qiao hadn’t stolen any money or killed anyone.

Watching Nan Qiao’s nimble movements, Li Yehan kept his gaze fixed, feeling as if he had seen her somewhere before.

The moment Nan Qiao threw out the powder, Li Yehan covered his nose.

Just as Nan Qiao was about to make a great escape, her wrist was caught, and she was pulled into an embrace.

Nan Qiao: "!!"

Li Yehan brought Nan Qiao to another room, one without the powder where she wouldn’t faint.

Nan Qiao looked at Li Yehan in panic, "You actually didn’t pass out."

"I have an antidote," Li Yehan said coldly.

Nan Qiao was stunned. How could he have an antidote?

Could he be an insider?

Nan Qiao shook off Li Yehan’s hand and scrutinized him.

Li Yehan asked, "Did you come to Demon Island to find someone? Who are you looking for?"

Nan Qiao didn’t respond and turned to run.

Li Yehan caught Nan Qiao again, coldly and mercilessly twisting her arm behind her back, causing sweat to form on Nan Qiao’s forehead from the pain.

"Speak!" he twisted harder, nearly breaking Nan Qiao’s arm.

"I’ll speak! It hurts!"

Li Yehan slightly loosened his grip, his tone icy as he demanded, "Speak!"

"I’ve told you, I really came to find someone, no other motive. If I truly wanted to, I could have blown up Demon Island!"

Li Yehan released her arm, and Nan Qiao moved aside to rub her sore hand.

Old Liu, wearing a mask, came over with others, informing Li Yehan that something had started outside and told him to have a look.

Upon entering, Old Liu saw the disguised Nan Qiao.