The Substitute Bride - Yizhan

Chapter Twenty-Seven 💐

"Haoxuan?"

"Hi. Where are you headed? It's already almost ten at night, and you're still out on the street?"

"Ah, well, Yibo is in Guangdong. I was planning to go home to my parents' house first."

"Uncle Guangshan mentioned it yesterday. I think Zhou Fei is also in Guangdong because Yibo invited him," Haoxuan said casually, it was like he didn't even care that he was Yibo's husband, just acting like it was totally normal for Zhou Fei to be with Yibo.

What Haoxuan said only fueled his suspicions further. His chest felt like it was being squeezed tighter. He felt like crying and just needed to unleash the furious emotions that were building up inside him.

"Want me to drive you to your parent's house?" Haoxuan offered, snapping him out of his daze.

Zhan looked at Haoxuan. He paused for a moment, thinking, then started looking around the street. He couldn't spot any empty taxis passing by. He might get even later if he waited.

"Hop in. You'll be late if you wait for a taxi," Haoxuan urged, opening the passenger door beside him. Zhan shrugged and walked around to the other side and got in the car.

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As Yibo's four-wheel drive entered the penthouse tower through the other entrance, its headlights illuminated the familiar car of Zhou Fei and a familiar figure. Yibo was all eyes when Zhan made his way to the other side of the car and hopped in.

"Was that Zhan?" Zhou Fei asked, following the direction of Yibo's gaze.

His brows furrowed. He couldn't mistake his husband for anyone else. He can recognize Zhan, whether he is blending in with a crowd, in his old look, or with his new look.

"Where are they going at this hour?" Zhou Fei asked again, his voice filled with confusion.

" Did you know that Haoxuan said something to me? That..." She seemed to choose her words carefully "... That it's pretty easy to invite your husband."

Yibo clenched his jaw. He maneuvered the car in reverse. "Get down, Zhou Fei. I'll go after them."

"C'mon, Yibo. Maybe Haoxuan just invited your husband to dine out. Zhan probably thought you wouldn't be able to make it home tonight because it's already late."

"Get off, Zhou Fei. Now and fast!" Yibo ordered as if she hadn't said anything.

"Yibo, don't be ridiculous. Let's go up to the penthouse." Yibo paused for a moment. He didn't believe in coincidences. He realized that some events were too closely connected to be mere coincidences.

"No. Right. Don't go down just yet." His hand tightened on Zhou Fei's arm. He stared at her. His eyes narrowed down to slits. "Where is Haoxuan planning to take Zhan?"

"How... how would I know? Maybe... to a restaurant... I-I don't know..."

Yibo's fingers dug deeper into her arm. "Tell me the truth, Zhou Fei, because the moment something happens to my husband, I'll make sure you, your dad, and your cousin will rot in prison for good and you never get to leave the country again!