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The voice on the other end of the phone was abruptly cut off, leaving only a cold busy tone. I held the phone tightly, my palms sweating. Du Ming walked out of the study and, seeing my pale face, immediately asked with concern, "What's wrong? Who called?"
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. "It's nothing, just a prank call."
Du Ming clearly didn't believe me, but he didn't press further. Instead, he gently pulled me into his embrace and said, "Don't be afraid; I'm here for you."
Leaning against his chest, I listened to his strong heartbeat, trying to convince myself to trust his words. However, in the following days, my heart remained uneasy; that feeling of being watched lingered. I began to take precautions, carrying Silver Needle and powder with me. Du Ming also increased my security measures, but events unfolded beyond our expectations.
That night, after attending a medical seminar, Du Ming had an urgent matter and arranged for a driver to pick me up. The night was dark and the streetlights dim. I sat in the car, feeling inexplicably anxious. Suddenly, the car came to a screeching halt. Before I could react, I heard the driver shout in terror, "Miss Guo, watch out!"
I looked up to see several men in black closing in on us with weapons drawn. They moved swiftly and lethally; it was clear they were trained assassins. I immediately realized they were after me and Du Ming!
I quickly composed myself, opened the car door, grabbed the driver's arm, and jumped out as fast as I could. The driver hadn’t reacted yet when he was surrounded by the men in black.
"Miss Guo, run!" he shouted but was kicked to the ground by one of the attackers.
Panic surged within me, but I knew I couldn't lose my composure now. Taking a deep breath, I drew out the Silver Needle hidden in my sleeve and without hesitation stabbed it into the nearest attacker.
The man clearly didn’t expect me to fight back; caught off guard, he was struck at an acupoint and instantly immobilized. However, there was more than one attacker. Just as I dealt with one, others were already closing in on me. I fought while retreating but was outnumbered and about to be captured.
At that moment, a shadow flashed by accompanied by a roar: "Stop!"
It was Du Ming! He appeared out of nowhere like an enraged lion, charging into the crowd and taking down several attackers with swift punches and kicks.
Relief flooded through me as I rushed to his side, standing back-to-back with him to fend off the attacks together.
"What are you doing here?" I asked while defending against an attack.
"I received word that you were in danger and rushed over," Du Ming replied grimly, his eyes filled with fury.
We fought side by side with perfect coordination and quickly took down the remaining attackers. However, before we could catch our breath, we noticed that the streets around us had been sealed off; dozens of black cars surrounded us.
The doors opened, and a tall man dressed in a black suit and sunglasses slowly stepped out. He exuded an intimidating presence that made it clear he was not an ordinary person.
"Master Du, Miss Guo, I've long admired your names," he said as he removed his sunglasses to reveal sharp eyes. "Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Dark Night. I'm here to invite you both for a chat."
My heart sank at his name—Dark Night? I recognized it; he was the leader of that mysterious organization!
"What do you want?" I asked coldly, gripping the Silver Needle tightly in my palm.
Dark Night smiled slightly. "No need to be nervous, Miss Guo; we just want to invite Master Du and you for some tea to discuss potential collaboration."
"Collaboration? What could we possibly collaborate on?" Du Ming's tone was icy, filled with suspicion.
The Dark Night did not answer Du Ming's question but turned to me, his tone meaningful: "Miss Guo, you should know that you and Master Du are in a very dangerous situation right now. Only we can protect your safety."
His words sent a chill down my spine. I certainly knew our situation was perilous, but I didn't believe he would be so kind as to help us unconditionally.
"I don't need your protection!" I refused without hesitation.
The smile on the Dark Night's face gradually faded, and his tone turned cold: "Miss Guo, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a penalty! I advise you to come with us willingly; otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?" Du Ming suddenly shielded me behind him, his tone sharp. "I want to see what you dare to do to me!"
The atmosphere was tense, and a confrontation seemed imminent. Just then, Du Ming's phone rang unexpectedly. He glanced at me before answering the call.
"What did you say?" Whatever was said on the other end made Du Ming's expression turn grim. "I understand; I'll head over immediately."
He hung up, took a deep breath, and turned to me, his eyes filled with regret and helplessness: "Lingxi, I have to rush to the company to handle an urgent matter. You need to go with Mr. Dark Night for now; I will come to rescue you as soon as I can."
"No!" I grabbed his hand firmly, resolutely stating, "I won't go! I want to stay with you!"
"Be obedient, Lingxi; this is not the time for stubbornness!" Du Ming's tone was stern. "Trust me; I will get you out safely!"
"But..." I wanted to say more but was forcefully interrupted by Du Ming.
"There are no 'buts'! This is an order!" His tone was decisive and left no room for doubt.
I knew he was doing this for my own good, not wanting me to be caught up in this dangerous struggle. But how could I just stand by and watch him take risks alone?
My heart felt like it was being torn apart, and tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
"Du Ming, you must come back safely!" I choked out, my voice trembling.
Du Ming said nothing; he just looked at me deeply one last time before resolutely turning away and walking toward one of the black cars.
"Master Du!" I wanted to chase after him but was blocked by Dark Night's subordinates.
"Miss Guo, please." The subordinate's tone was icy and left no room for refusal.
Despairing, I closed my eyes and allowed them to take me away.
I knew that what awaited me would be an even harsher trial.
I was brought to a luxurious villa and placed under house arrest in a beautifully decorated room. Dark Night sent someone every day with lavish food and beautiful clothes, but he never appeared himself.
Each day, I anxiously awaited news from Du Ming, but one day passed, then two days, then three days... yet I received no word from him at all.
My heart gradually sank as an ominous premonition surged within me.
Just when I was about to despair, the Dark Night finally appeared. He told me that Du Ming had fallen into a trap set by competitors during an important business negotiation, suffering heavy losses and was now pushed to the brink.
"Impossible! Du Ming is so smart, how could he..." I shook my head in disbelief, refusing to accept this fact.
The Dark Night sneered and threw a newspaper in front of me. "See for yourself!"
I trembled as I picked up the newspaper, and the headline on the front page read: The Du Group Faces Its Biggest Crisis Ever, President Du Ming Suspected of Decision-Making Errors Leading to Heavy Losses!
My heart felt as if it were gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe.
How could this happen? How could this happen?
I slumped helplessly onto the sofa, tears silently streaming down my face.
Du Ming, where are you? Do you know how worried I am about you?
The newspaper slipped from my weak hands as I sat there in a daze, my mind blank. Du Ming, the man who strategized and was full of vigor, how could he...
"What happened to him?" I finally found my voice, but it was hoarse and terrible.
The Dark Night curled his lips into a mocking smile. "What’s wrong? Are you feeling sorry for him? Doc Guo, I’ve heard that Master Du has turned down many noble ladies’ advances for you."
I gritted my teeth, suppressing the anger rising within me. "I just want to know where he is right now."
The Dark Night did not answer my question but said meaningfully, "Doc Guo, you should understand now that only I can help Master Du, as long as you..."
"Enough!" I suddenly stood up, glaring at him. "I will not make any deals with you!"
The smile on the Dark Night's face gradually faded, his tone turning cold. "Guo Lingxi, you have no choice! Do you think that by rejecting my 'kindness,' Du Ming can escape this calamity?"
As soon as he finished speaking, one of his subordinates rushed in and whispered something in his ear. The Dark Night's expression darkened instantly; he turned sharply to look at me, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes.
"It seems our Doc Guo is quite loyal!" His tone was icy and laced with a hint of gritted teeth. "Unfortunately, some people are not worth your efforts!"
As he spoke, he threw his phone in front of me. On the screen was a photo that caught my eye immediately. In the picture, Bai Wei was bound tightly, her eyes closed and her face pale; she was clearly unconscious.
My heart sank heavily, a chill spreading throughout my body. Bai Wei! They actually kidnapped Bai Wei!
"What do you want from us?" I asked through gritted teeth, trying to suppress the fear and anger rising within me.
The Dark Night chuckled coldly. "It's simple: I want you to persuade Du Ming to give up resistance and obediently hand over..."
Before he could finish his sentence, my phone suddenly rang. Trembling, I picked it up; the caller ID displayed none other than Du Ming's name!
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