Chapter 231 If Heaven Deceives Me, I Must Defy Heaven

Qi Yun was startled, not expecting Pei Liyan to ask that question.

Instinctively, Qi Yun wanted to look at Qiao Rui but, afraid of revealing anything, immediately shifted her gaze and met Pei Liyan's eyes, countering, "Why would Mr. Pei ask such a question?"

Pei Liyan gave a faint smile and said, "Previously, you were not seen alongside Miss Song."

Qi Yun's heart tightened. This man was probing, and she couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

She couldn't involve the Young Master, and the only way to make Pei Liyan keep quiet seemed to be, "Mr. Pei, are you asking about the whereabouts of my boss, Miss Rui?"

Pei Liyan was taken aback, his gaze much sharper.

Qi Yun was good at catching the crux of the issue and could, in an instant, direct the spearhead towards him.

"Cough!" Qiao Rui couldn't help but clear her throat.

Pei Liyan subconsciously turned his head to glance at Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui also looked towards Pei Liyan, a deep sense of inquiry in her eyes.