"Brother, she—" Wang Mei began, her voice soft with concern, but before she could finish, Wang Xiao gently pinched her lips shut.
"She's Anran—and a spy. Just keep that in mind. Also, she's quite a wealthy woman," he added, pausing as if weighing his words.
"Oh," Wang Mei whispered, her gaze drifting back to the jet. "She seems a lot more than just 'quite wealthy'... and a bit strange, too."
Wang Xiao sighed, "Her 'adoptive' father is the leader of some powerful shadow organization. It runs in the family."
"..."
Wang Mei was stunned, the pieces of the puzzle falling into place in her mind.
Wang Xiao's hands rested lightly on Mei's slender shoulders as they walked through the lush grass, the soft earth yielding beneath their feet.
Vines crept along the weathered stones, and the scent of wildflowers mingled with the faint sea breeze.
Mei's long lashes fluttered as she glanced up at him, her gaze filled with unspoken questions.