Unexpected Second Chance at Love

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In Ye Zhongwei's bungalow's living room, Song Jing Li returned to his seat on the couch. With his hands on his knees, his head lowered as he stares at his feet.

Last night's ambush was shocking, but it was like a wake-up call for him. It was as if someone had poured cold water onto him.

This wake-up call wasn't about how dangerous this case was turning but a wake-up call on how he felt towards Lu Tian.

He had always believed that Lu Tian was a ruthless and dangerous man. Although they strive to take down evil people, especially those in the underworld, he thought the man was self-centered.

Never caring for anyone other than himself.

Yue Ling was the best woman in his eyes, and he could only see her with Shin. However, when Shin passed away, he felt no man was worthy of her. 𝗳𝐫𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝗯𝐧𝗼𝐯𝐞𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Therefore, he didn't like that Yue Ling, who he considers his older sister, was in a relationship with the man.

Even when he saw the news of the two, he felt she deserved better, especially now that he knew she had miscarried.

However, after her lecture, he decided to see things in a different light when she came to see them.

He went back to look at the news about the couple, and only then did he realize that the way Lu Tian gazed at Yue Ling was just like Shin.

It was the look of a man who wouldn't hesitate to give his life for the woman he loves and would do anything to protect her.

He was surprised since he never thought a man like Lu Tian, known to have no emotions, could make such a sincere and soft expression.

When they were ambushed and hiding in the forest, it was just as Qin Jun said.

He thought it was the end for them. He felt that they were going to die in a foreign land without ever getting revenge.

He didn't even know why, but he called Lu Tian.

He didn't even know if Lu Tian would help them.

However, just when he thought the end was coming, he felt relieved to see the man show up.

At that moment, he knew that he had judged the man based on rumors and not by actually getting to know the person.

If Lu Tian were really cold-blooded, he wouldn't have come to help them.

Thinking this through, he slightly raises his head to look at the aloof man sitting back on the couch. It was only a quick glance as he lowered his head again.

Lu Tian would have left because he said what he needed to, but he decided to stay after Song Jing Li stopped him and Xu Long.

It wasn't because the young man apologized but because he respected Chief Kim.

Not only that, if he were to leave, he would still have to return later. So, not wanting to come back later, he made the decision to stay and discuss whatever was needed for the case.

He sat back on the couch, arms folded in front of his chest.

"I suspect there is a mole you guys missed because of the attack. The way Choi Li Sun conducts his plans, he must have ordered this person not to move until he makes contact."

When he went to City Z to meet Chief Kim, he took another look at the information gathered on Choi Li Sun.

It was detailed that Qin Jun had taken down all the moles, but he felt something strange. It was too easy, especially when dealing with Choi Li Sun.

"It's most likely that he still has one or two hidden moles in City Z."

Qin Jun didn't want to admit it, but Lu Tian was right.

After last night's ambush, he could conclude that someone had leaked their location. However, thinking about this, three lines formed between his eyebrows.

"But why? Why would he suddenly try to get rid of us now? Who could be the mole?"

He couldn't grasp what Choi Li Sun was thinking. The man had been in hiding for so long, and to suddenly lay an ambush on them was not like him.

Kira sat in silence. He also found it strange that Choi Li Sun would send men after them. If the man wanted to take them out, he would have done so the moment they entered Imperial.

That wasn't the only thing. They weren't even close to finding the other person looking for Choi Li Sun.

He pursed his lips in pondering before a thought came to his mind. He looks at Qin Jun and opens his mouth to speak.

"What—"

"Hey!"

Xu Long abruptly cut off him before he could even begin his sentence. He looked at the assistant and was met with menacing eyes that dumbstruck him.

"…"

Xu Long had pulled a chair from the side to sit beside his boss. He had kept his eyes on Kira the entire time, and the minute the samurai-looking man opened his mouth, he didn't hesitate to intervene.

"Better watch what you say this time."

His words fell with seriousness before he slowly raised his left hand. Using his index and middle finger, he points to his eyes and then at the man.

His gesture warned the man, 'I'm watching you, Kira Yamato.'

"…"

Kira didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the man's attitude. He had already apologized to Lu Tian when they returned to the living room.

He knows that he was out of line even to have the thought of them working with Choi Li Sun.

Even he wanted to punch himself in the face for having such a stupid thought.

He didn't expect the assistant to hold such a grudge against him this entire time.

However, trying to ignore the man, he looks back at Qin Jun.

"Considering our situation, what if we ask—"

"No."

This time, it wasn't Xu Long who cut him off, but Qin Jun. He knew what Kira wanted to say, but it was the last thing he wanted to do.

"We can't."

Hearing this, Lu Tian's dark eyes narrowed as he looked at the three men from City Z. His expression darkened, and his deep voice sounded.

"Who?"

Hesistation dawned on the three men, and no one wanted to answer the question. It was more like they didn't know how to answer the man.

However, knowing what kind of man Lu Tian was, Qin Jun lets out a long sigh.

"We have a friend here." novelbuddy.c om

He stares at the space in front of him for a long second before continuing his words.

"Our friend has a lot of resources around the world, especially in the underworld… but we don't want to bring our friend into this matter."

He doesn't go into too much detail, and Lu Tian didn't pry into the matter. He (Lu Tian) didn't want to involve outsiders in the case. It would only bring more trouble.

Qin Jun was relieved that Lu Tian was never one to pry into other people. He couldn't tell the aloof man that the friend he was talking about was none other than Yue Ling.

He also told himself never to get her involved, even when this case was connected to Shin's death.

Not wanting to stay on the topic of this friend, he decides to shift the conversation.

"Have you found any lead on who the other person is?"

Lu Tian didn't know why, but the question made him think of his wife. Her angelic and mesmerizing face appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but miss her.

However, despite his insides softening at the thought of his wife, his outer appearance remained indifferent.

"I found a few leads. I need to confirm them first."

He looked down at the watch on his left wrist, and seeing that it was nearing noon, he stood up from his seat.

"I'll stay on the other person. You guys find out who the mole is."

Without waiting for a response, he leaves his friend's bungalow.

Xu Long also stood up. He returned the chair to its original spot before looking back at Kira.

Once the man met his deathly stare, he flung his head with attitude and snorted a hmmf.

Kira: "…"

Left alone in the living room, Qin Jun and Song Jing Li couldn't help but feel pity for their friend.

Qin Jun stood up and left the room without saying a word. As the man disappears from view, Song Jing Li looks at his friend.

He shakes his head and places a hand on Kira's shoulder.

"You've really done it this time."

He lets out a pitiful sigh and slaps his thighs before standing up.

"Alright, we have work to do. Let's go find the rat that slipped away."

Kira's shoulders slumped at his side, and he could only cry inside as he followed the young man.

Xu Long followed his boss to the matte black Audi r8 outside the bungalow. He stops a few feet from the car and stares at his boss.

"Boss, what are your orders?"

Lu Tian doesn't look at his assistant and enters the driver's side of his car.

"Return to Lu Corps. Find a new location for them."

Xu Long nods his head in understanding. It was only natural that the three men inside needed a new location to set up their hideout.

One that Choi Li Sun cannot have access to at all.

Remembering that his boss was still working from home, he looked at the expressionless man inside the car.

"Are you going back home? Should I come to your house after stopping by Lu Corps? I can be your extra pair of eyes and hands."

Lu Tian doesn't look at his assistant but starts the engine.

"I'm going to see my wife."

He says no more and drives from his friend's bungalow, leaving his assistant alone in the driveway.

Xu Long's head followed the matte black car, and he was at a loss for words.

He has been Lu Tian's assistant for ten years, and the man has never put anything before a case. However, watching the car further into the horizon, he heaves a sigh.

"Who am I to judge a man in love?"

He walks to his car and enters before leaving the place.

While Lu Tian and the others went on with their day, Ye Zhongwei was deep in dreamland. The man remained asleep in his room with a mask covering his eyes.

All he cared about was getting his beauty sleep.