92 Unexpected

Though his sister's reaction was not normal in the engagement ceremony, her next actions were consistent to what was expected. The day following Dan's engagement ceremony, Midori had booked a flight to City T. Also, even though she sneaked to go out with him the night before, there was no hint of hesitation when Masaichi sent her and his son to the airport.

Masaichi was in deep thoughts throughout the car ride to the company building. He remembered the words of Madam Ming.

"How lucky you are to have survived a rain of bullets. Too bad your little wife was not so lucky."

He clenched his fists. It took all the restraints he had in him not to kill her at that moment.

The press release on their incident was that it was merely a traffic accident, no assassination plot involved.

Speaking these words not only revealed Madam Ming's involvement, they were also to challenge the Xiu household. It was like declaring that she indeed plotted against them. However, they cannot do anything without conclusive evidence.

Masaichi had a hunch that since she failed on taking him out, she would plan another attack on his family. This is why he was prepared to send his sister and son away as soon as possible. He even planned to kidnap Midori into his private jet if she objects. Fortunately, though unexpectedly, she agreed to fly back to City T without a word of objection.

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A lady in a woven red turtleneck sweater under a navy blue trenchcoat, with black tight pants and a pair of boots strode in the hallway of an apartment complex. Her mouth was moving as she was chewing some gum.

She stopped at a familiar door and pressed the buzzer. She was sending a message on her phone while waiting for the door to open.

On the other side of the door, two people were cuddling in the bedroom.

"Hey, what would you have done if Ms. Xiu took me to Country N with her?"

Michelle Park frowned. Before she could answer him, the buzzer sounded.

Riley Adams furrowed his brows. He was not expecting anyone. When he got up, he had an uncomfortable feeling. "I need to use the bathroom." He told Michelle.

"Okay. I'll get it." She smiled and walked away to answer the door.

The lady at the door spoke without looking up from her phone when she heard the door open. "Hey Riles, can I leave Scotch for you for awhile..." She was surprised to see someone else at the door. "Oh, hello..."

Michelle was dumfounded on seeing the lady standing outside, a golden retriever about the size of Butter obediently sitting next to her.

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Ming Rushi handed her resignation letter to the deputy CEO of ZFC in City B.

"Manager Ming, are you really sure about this?"

"I really appreciate the good treatment here, CEO Parsons. However, I think it's time I go back home. Since the headquarters did not approve my transfer, this is my only option."

To be fair, Ming Rushi is good at her job. Though her grades were not good back in high school, she persevered in her undergraduate education as to not waste the opportunity.

She exited the company and went straight to the airport.

The receptionist greeted her and led her to the human resources department.

"So, Ms. Ming, you had just resigned from ZFC in City B. Why didn't you just transfer to their main branch here?"

Ming Rushi knows that she cannot explain why her transfer was not approved. She had a professional smile. "Mr. Lin, I had decided for a long time that I will give myself a fresh start on coming home. Being in the same industry felt like I let myself get trapped. I believe that though the different products could bring in a fresh air in my career, your company, being a business, operates similarly to ZFC. Therefore, I believe that my knowledge and skills could be of help, at the same time, they will be honed by competent supervision from my superiors."

"Hmmm...indeed." Director Lin nodded and browsed through her file.

Ming Rushi had a bright smile, her eyes had a hint of vengeance.