Chapter 139 - The Shadows are Back

Lu Fang and Andrea were headed off to Singapore when Hanxi called. While pleased of seeing his name on the screen, she felt rather guilty that she wrinkled her nose before answering the phone.  "Bro? How are you?"

"I wanted to check if you still remember having a brother who was shot twice and left behind in Korea."

"Pfft! I'm sorry. I've been busy… I miss you, bro. How are you?"

They were already inside the plane when the call came through and Lu Fang reminded her to switch off her phone until they are in the mid-air. 

"Hanxi, I need to call you later. We are leaving for Singapore and the plane is about to take off. I will call you when I land - 

"Okay but just so you know, Yeong and I are coming to Beijing."

Andrea choked hearing his words and let out a heavy sigh. "What?"

"Haha! Bet you're scared. He said he is going to fry Lu Fang."

"Hanxi, he would not dare - "

"Babe?" The man called out to her, once again, reminding her to switch off her phone. 

She nodded and bid goodbye to Hanxi. "I will call you when I land. Okay? Bye."

Their visit to Singapore went smoothly. Both Lu Fang and Andrea were impressed with how the office was set-up. Sameer did a sensational job of hiring an excellent architect and interior designer. The space was well maximized and colors were light and pleasing to the eye. Although, Sameer had sent the design and the result photos, seeing it on the actual made a huge difference. 

Lu-Wei Enterprises rented an entire floor of the Sky Rocket Tower for their new and small office in Singapore. The area covered a total of eight hundred square meters which gave more than enough space to almost one hundred of its employees. 

Eventually, after the website launch, the office will require more staff and buying an entire building may be more appropriate. 

Lu Fang had meetings after meetings while his wife got busy conducting interviews for a new assistant. On their second day, Andrea finally found a perfect candidate. She was Arti Chanda. She has a Business Management degree and has experienced working for The One and Only Royal Mirage in Abudabi as a sales executive. 

"You are perfect!" Andrea exclaimed. How would like to visit the Maldives once in a while?"

Arti gave the classic bobblehead before responding, "Absolutely Madame. I've been there for a vacation with my friends. I really like it."

"Good! Though, you will be based in China. Occasional traveling to the Maldives will happen."

"Sameer will be your point of contact here in Singapore while I work on your visa, Arti. Just keep your lines open by next week, I will have him update you of the progress."

"Thank you, Madame. I really appreciate it and I look forward to working with you."

Almost instantly, Andrea took a liking in Arti. There was something about the way she carried herself that made Andrea positively sure, she would play a major role in her hospitality business. 

Tired after a long day, Andrea took a ten-minute rest in Lu Fang's office. It did not have a sleeping area or a private room so she could not take her usual afternoon nap. If they ever needed to be back here while she was pregnant, there should at least be a lazy boy chair. 

Last night She had been speaking to Yeong about his intention to visit and they ended up with a slightly heated conversation. 

"Before you get married, I want to test that man for myself, Andy."

"But… We are already married!"

Crickets ***

It took almost a minute before Anton Yeong finally spoke," What do you mean by that?"

She took a deep breath and cleared her throat before explaining to him that they registered their marriage but their ceremony will follow in three weeks. Knowing he would not stop his scolding, she told him the deciding factor. "I'm pregnant."

Crickets ***

"Yeong?"

"I'm going to beat the s**t out of Lu Fang - "

"Really? You are going to beat the s**t out of the father of your soon to be niece or nephew?"

"Oh, please!"

"Anton Yeong… I love the man. Please, give him a chance. He is really sweet, and he takes care of me well."

"How could you, Andy?"

"I can't help it! I love him. I can't imagine living a life without him."

"That is disgusting!"

"He is my air, my water, my everything, my daily dose of vitamin A!"

"What?"

"The point is... I'm happy, Yeong. Can't I be happy?"

Crickets***

"When are you coming back?"

"In two days."

"I'll meet you at the airport. Text me the time you intend to leave from Singapore."

She was worried but, Yeong was her brother. He would never abandon her because of this. She was sure of it. Besides, whatever test Yeong had prepared for him, she was confident Lu Fang would pass with flying colors. 

Back to the present, Andrea was still lounging on the chair when she heard her phone rang. 

"I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad

Buy all of the things I never had"

Her heart instantly sank. It had been a while since she got a call from their organization. It could only involve her husband. He still remained to be her subject after all. 

"Hello."

"Miss Li. The Shadows are back. The Airport surveillance caught eight of their elite forces arrive in Beijing the other day. Our sources confirmed that they have bought firearms and two sports cars."

"Miss Li, we think that their leader, Lorenzo, may have come with them. Should Lu Fang be their main target, will you be able to manage?"

Andrea massaged her forehead, now confused about how to deal with The Shadows in her current condition. 'S**t! I'm pregnant. Can I do this?'

Andrea asked herself before concluding on what to do. When she finally decided, she instructed the person on the other line, "Hanxi is coming back. He will help me. Then, please tell Li Wen to give clearance to my brother and his apprentice to aid me in their possible attack. She knows who they are."