A Look That Could Kill
But if he didn't apologize…
Father Xia glanced at the man whose attention had been on Lin Qianyi all along. Fear flashed across his eyes.
Although he had no idea who that guy was—from that aura he exuded, he could tell that was no simple commoner.
In addition, even the CEO of the Yu Corporation, who was of higher status than the Xia Corporation, treated the man with so much deference. That man must be someone of note.
Just as Deputy Chief Ou opened his mouth to urge him, Father Xia finally made a move.
Although clearly reluctant, Father Xia knew the pros and cons.
He wasn't afraid of offending other businessmen. But he was fearful of offending those who could easily destroy the Xia Corporation.
The deep waters of City A were not something he could navigate on his own.
Usually, he could do whatever he wanted. But when faced with those of the true upper-class, he was at most just a lowly courtier. He didn't dare to go against those with real power.
With everyone staring at him, Father Xia walked over to Lin Qianyi, stood before her, and suppressed his raging anger.
"Sorry, Qianyi. I was in the wrong. I shouldn't have immediately decided that you were at fault without even listening to your side of the story first. Can you forgive your uncle?"
Father Xia put on an expression of deep regret.
But Lin Qianyi could clearly see the wrath churning in his eyes.
Looking at that hypocritical face of his, a tinge of mockery flashed past her eyes.
If Fourth Master hadn't come over, she would probably be the one being dragged off to the police station now and thoroughly interrogated.
The person standing in front of her was claiming to be her uncle. But had he ever truly treated her as his niece?
Had he ever treated her mother as his sister? He probably desperately wished that her mother would die soon so that he could gain a bigger inheritance.
"CEO Xia, I already told you not to call yourself my uncle. You have such a high and mighty status, I would never dare to claim to be your relative."
Lin Qianyi met his gaze coldly as she uttered those merciless words.
"You…!"
Father Xia had already lowered his dignity to apologize to Lin Qianyi, and her words made him look even more wretched.
"Since you're unwilling to admit to your wrongdoing, there's no choice but for things to proceed according to the law."
Di Yanmo's chilly voice rang out just as Father Xia was about to erupt in rage, looking at Deputy Chief Ou when he spoke.
Detecting his cold gaze, Deputy Chief Ou turned without thinking and ended up meeting his eyes.
He was so startled that he immediately lowered his head.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Deputy Chief Ou's pupils dilated in fear as he hastily replied.
Di Yanmo only glanced at him briefly before returning his eyes to Lin Qianyi.
The moment he turned his gaze away, Deputy Chief Ou felt like he had been given a new lease on life. He felt a major sense of relief.
Di Yanmo's stare was just too terrifying. It was like he was looking at a dead person, devoid of all warmth.
Deputy Chief Ou suspected that just a second longer and he would probably be killed by that icy-cold stare.
"You two, bring him back to the station for interrogation."
Deputy Chief Ou didn't even dare to wipe off his cold sweat and immediately instructed his subordinates to arrest Father Xia.
A wave of emotions surged through the crowd as they watched Father Xia being taken away.
No matter what happened in the end, the Xia Corporation's share price would definitely be affected if Father Xia was brought back to the police station.
Father Xia understood this very well.
As much as he desperately wished to kill Lin Qianyi on the spot, he had no choice but to suppress his anger and bow his head.
"Ms. Lin, I'm sorry. I was in the wrong. I shouldn't have immediately decided that you were in the wrong. Will Ms. Lin please forgive me."
Father Xia gritted his teeth as he uttered those words.
Especially when he addressed her as "Ms. Lin." He ground his jaws together so hard that it was like he wanted to gnaw on Lin Qianyi's bones.