Chapter 6

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

“Put down the drawing and I will let you go.” The chilling glow in the man’s eyes intensified. “When I arrive at a safe place, I will return the drawing to you. As for now, it will have to leave with me.” Yang Yuxi refused to comply. “No. This damn woman, quickly put down the drawing! Did you hear me?” The man was enraged. Both his eyes were red and he was clenching his fists. The veins on the back of his hands were bulging but his body stood rooted to the ground. He didn’t dare to move an inch. Obviously, this drawing was very important to him.

“You won’t gain anything by angering me,” the man said suppressing his rage. “No, it should be… You won’t gain anything from angering me,” Yang Yuxi repeated his words but she meant the opposite of what he said. “Move!” Yang Yuxi hollered while raising the drawing in her hands. “Alright, alright… I will back off. Don’t be rash,” the man said. He raised both his hands and moved backwards. “Bring me some clothes,” Yang Yuxi said. “No problem,” the man replied.

“Apologize,” Yang Yuxi said. “Damn woman, what are you talking about?” The man shot a furious glare at Yang Yuxi. He very much wanted to move forward and subdue her, then ravish and punish her mercilessly. “I said. Apologize to me,” Yang Yuxi said. “Don’t take it too far,” the man screamed angrily. He was surrounded by a cold and sinister aura.

Yang Yuxi snorted and raised the drawing in her hands slightly. “Alright, alright… I apologize. I apologize.” The man changed his attitude again. In the end, he raised both his hands and surrendered. Under the gaze of Yang Yuxi, he gritted his teeth and said, “Sorry…”

“You don’t sound very sincere but given your poker face, I don’t expect you to look too sincere. Forget it, move back now.” Yang Yuxi waved her hands. Although one apology was not enough to dispel the rage in her heart, she dared not force the man too much, for fear that he would do something desperate when he was cornered. Most critically, she had to leave this place first.

Raising the drawing in her hands, Yang Yuxi stepped out of the study room and descended the stairs cautiously. The man was watching nervously. His heart was seemingly in his mouth, deeply fearful that she would spoil the drawing with the accidental slip of a step.

“If you put down this drawing, I promise that I won’t make things difficult for you. How about that?” The man negotiated. “On what basis can you promise me that?” Yang Yuxi asked him back. “On the basis that my name is Ye Ming. My words are akin to a promise,” the man said proudly.

“Your name is Ye Ming?” Yang Yuxi asked. “Yes!” Yang Yuxi lifted his chin arrogantly. “Sorry, I have not heard of it before,” Yang Yuxi said. “You…” Ye Ming’s face dimmed and he almost vomited blood. He took a deep breath to suppress his boiling anger but could only feel his lungs hurt.

Who was he, Ye Ming? He was the successor of the Ye family. The Ye family was the leader of the four noble families in the country. It also had nine family clans affiliated with the three remaining noble families. Together, they held the powers to the lifeline of the country. Similar to noble families in Europe, they held the right to impeach, appoint and dismiss the monarch. As the leader of the four noble families, they held absolute rights and powers over the military, politics, the economy, and several other areas. The status of the head of the Ye family was even a notch above that of the country’s president. This was because the president was also selected by the 13 big family clans. Furthermore, the term of a presidency could be restricted. Nevertheless, the head of the Ye family was not restricted to any such term. As such, Ye Ming’s status was so high that it was not too wrong to call him the prince of the country. Given such a noble identity, of course, whatever he said was akin to an order. Many high-ranking political officials, moguls and underworld leaders treated his words like those of gods. They were in fear and trepidation before him. Now, when he said his name, this woman actually said that she had not heard of it. He could not believe it… This… This was too much of a blow…