Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 326: Flowers Blooming in the Dark

Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Flowers Blooming in the Dark

"Big brother, you’re overthinking it. If the Xu Family really cares about this woman, then they’ll do as we say. Once they do, they’ll have nothing left to threaten us with. If he doesn’t hand over these things, it means the woman isn’t that important to him. If she’s not that important, what’s the harm in us having some fun?" The man patted his round belly, speaking smugly.

"Foolish!" The boss gritted his teeth, speaking with frustration.

"Do you think someone who reaches such a position at such a young age is easy to deal with? Do you think the Xu Family got this far relying solely on what’s visible? I urge you to use your heads. If we don’t touch this woman, their attention will remain on our employer. But as soon as we act, we’re trapped in the middle, being cannon fodder between two parties! Do you have any brains at all?" The boss spoke with exasperation, biting his teeth.

The boss’s words brought back some of the sense to those who were dazzled by beauty and tempted. Although their gazes towards Lin Mengyao still held passion and restraint, no one dared to make a move.

"I’m telling you now, we can’t just do whatever we want with this woman. She’s tied to our money and our lives. If anyone tries anything behind my back, don’t blame me for turning on you." As the man spoke, he pulled a dagger from his waist, the shimmering silver line flowing along the blade before it stabbed into the wooden table. His gaze towards his brothers was fierce like a wolf’s.

"Don’t worry, big brother. Now that you’ve explained everything, we won’t act recklessly. We’ll just look, but we won’t touch her." One of the henchmen quickly pledged loyalty, eyeing the dagger that had pierced deeply into the table.

Lin Mengyao, who was still unconscious on the ground, slowly awoke after the boss settled everything.

Her memory only lingered on the taxi ride, with no recollection of what happened afterward. Upon opening her eyes and seeing the ceiling with a large hole above, Lin Mengyao felt confused, thinking she was dreaming. However, when she closed and reopened her eyes and saw the scene unchanged, she realized everything happening to her was real.

"Big brother, she’s awake." Lin Mengyao’s attempts to wiggle free from her binds caught the attention of someone.

"Why did you bring me here?" Seeing her movements noticed, Lin Mengyao stopped struggling and calmly looked at the leader, asking with a serene gaze, as if the person before her wasn’t a kidnapper but a host inviting her for tea.

"We just want some quick cash. As long as the money comes through, we’ll let you go unharmed." The leader, reeking of villainy, glanced at Lin Mengyao while picking at his crawfish.

"You’re using me to threaten Xu Ke?" A quick thought revealed their intentions, but she voiced it anyway.

The boss eating crawfish remained silent.

"How much are you asking?" Lin Mengyao asked again.

Still, no one answered her. Had she not remained calm, they might have gagged her.

"You’ve gone to great lengths like blocking and drugging me. Your aim must be significant. But perhaps you don’t know; I’m traveling alone because Xu Ke and I are on the verge of divorce. If you don’t ask for much, he might help for the sake of our years together. But if you demand too much, he might give you nothing, considering I’ll soon be his ex-wife, a stranger to him. Who would spend so much for an ex-wife?" Lin Mengyao’s tone bore little sorrow, more of a sigh.

As Lin Mengyao spoke, the boss eating crawfish slowed down, his brows furrowing, and worry quietly creeping into his eyes.

"How do I know you’re not lying? People like you, the rich, excel at deceiving others, turning black and white with just words." Someone, unable to believe Lin Mengyao’s words and recalling past experiences, retorted.

"I’ve never lied; believe it or not." Lin Mengyao closed her eyes, seeming genuinely unconcerned.

Those doubtful of her found their minds wavering upon seeing her reaction, exchanging messages through their gazes.

"Big brother, I think she might be telling the truth. If she is, we can’t extort that much money. Will Sheng Hong still pay us the agreed amount?" A henchman whispered to the big brother.

Lin Mengyao, too far to hear what was said, felt anxious but maintained her calm facade, with only her secretly clasped hands betraying her emotions.

"You believe everything she says? Have some sense. You’ve never been married? Haven’t seen couples fight? They say all sorts of things in anger but go on as usual afterward. Just wait for three hours to pass, then we’ll know the result." The man labeled as the big brother remained seated, enjoying beer and crawfish leisurely.

"You’re clever, boss. Almost got fooled by this pretty little thing. Beautiful women can’t be trusted, indeed." A man, enlightened by the boss’s words, displayed a knowing expression, looking at the boss with admiration.

Though Lin Mengyao couldn’t hear their conversation, she saw their expressions and posture. Realizing no one believed her, sweat appeared on her forehead, her internal tension nearly breaking the facade.

Three hours passed quickly. Xu Ke arrived alone with documents in Huangpu District, awaiting further instructions.

Liu Yan’s hacker was narrowing down the location through various checks, and Sheng Wenhao was heading to the area with family security.

Time ticked away in the car’s silence. Xu Ke stared at the phone in his palm, outwardly composed but inwardly anxious for the call.