Due to the new information regarding his wife, she became a taboo topic. Since Young Master Ji was barely his friend anymore, of course he will not know that he stepped on a land mine.

"Chill...Young Master Xiu, are you on your period?" He still continued to mess with his friend.

"I'm hanging up." Masaichi Xiu's voice became stoic.

"Hey! Wait, wait, wait, wait! I really saw someone who looks like her! If it turns out to be really her, don't blame me for not telling you, alright?!"

Masaichi held the phone over his ear, his hand shaking.

Truth was, after waking up, he had asked his parents regarding his wife. They vaguely knew the details since they were focused on him at the time of the incident. After she was declared dead-on-arrival at the hospital, her parents took her body for cremation.

"h.e.l.lo?" Young Master Ji checked his phone to see if the call was ended. Seeing that it was still ongoing, he replaced it over his ear. He patiently waited for his friend to respond after minutes of silence.

Finally, Masaichi regained his composure and asked, "Are you sure it was her?" His deep voice sounded threatening for the person not to lie.

"Well, Ming Rus.h.i.+ is keeping her from talking too much." Young Master Ji scratched the back of his head. He is not sure about this himself. His friend might strangle him if this turns out to be a big misunderstanding.

Masaichi narrowed his eyes. If the Mings are involved, the possibility that his wife is still alive is not too far-fetched.

"Where are you?" Masaichi's deep voice was demanding.

Young Master Ji gaped in astonishment. This friend of his did not even bother to remember the venue of the jewelry launch he was supposed to be attending.

"Ji Shengde." His friend took back his attention.

"Ah! Yeah! Uhm...RCP Hotel...Grand Ballroom. The launch had started already...you should-"

Young Master Ji twisted his lips in a weird pout, he felt used. He sighed and somehow brought himself back into the ballroom.

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"CEO..." Secretary Ta was about to bring in some doc.u.ments when the CEO stormed out of his office.

"I'm leaving." he declared.

She tried to keep up with him as she started dialling a number on her phone. "I'll get the car ready."

"No need. Just finish the work here then leave." He finished his sentence as he pressed the elevator b.u.t.tons and shut its door before her.

Masaichi Xiu drove the usually covered Maserati Ghibli from the company's garage swiftly into the night, pa.s.sing through two traffic lights, almost hitting other cars, before abruptly hitting the brakes at the entrance of RCP Hotel.

The uniformed personnel tried to greet him, but he walked past them all and slammed onto the elevator b.u.t.ton.

There are other people who would want to use the elevator, but his imposing aura made them back away. In the end, when the lift arrived, no one dared to ride with him.

Thus, he arrived at the ballroom without interruptions.

He blended in smoothly through the crowd who was busy looking at the jewelry pieces on display.

His eyes were scanning everyone in the large room.

Ji Shengde's wine swished inside the gla.s.s as his had trembled. He had spotted the domineering aura in a black business suit.

He is definitely dead if he was spotted. At this point, he could not find the lady he was talking about. He will be deemed a liar and it might be the end of him.

As they were subconsciously playing a game of hide and seek, the lights were turned off suddenly and the large room filled with people were immersed in darkness.

Just then, a spotlight was turned to illuminate the famous actress, Janice Chen, who was wearing the bridal set for the new collection, as she descended the stairs in an ivory lace line wedding dress with a beaded illusion neckline. The choker diamond necklace adorned her neck, giving the illusion that it was the high collar of the dress. The large stud earrings were framed by her black hair which was secured by an updo.

This alluring view did not matter for the two men who were in search of a different woman.

The ceiling chandeliers were lit up again as the host announced that the set will be for auction.

Masaichi Xiu heard a faint snicker just behind him. He had the urge to turn around and have a look.

And turning he did. His eyes widened as they laid on a dark-haired woman in a mermaid silhouette purple dress with a one-shoulder sleeve neckline. Her fair skin contrasted well with the color of the dress.

He tried so hard to prevent himself from doing something as he continued to stare at her.

As if detecting his gaze, she looked up at him and smiled, showing her pair of dimples.

"You..." Masaichi Xiu blurted out, as if sighing.

Her eyes turned into slits. "Hi! Do I know you?"