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The Trap
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"If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't choose to fall in love with you—"
On the empty rooftop, a thick fog enveloped everything like a mysterious veil, shrouding the surroundings in a hazy blur.
Only the face of a woman flickered in and out of view, her eyes hollow and devoid of life, as if she were staring at him, yet also peering through him into the endless void behind.
As the fog gradually lifted, people finally realized she was standing at the edge of the rooftop railing, her figure swaying precariously like a leaf tossed about by a fierce wind, sending chills down their spines and cold sweat trickling down their backs.
He felt an urgent panic rising within him, wanting to shout for her to come down quickly, but it was as if an invisible force had tightened around his throat, rendering him voiceless. He could only watch helplessly as her figure slowly retreated before she resolutely leaped off the edge, plummeting directly in front of him...
The scene abruptly shifted; the woman lay quietly on the ground, her body mangled and bloodied, brain matter spilling out as pools of crimson blood spread beneath her like a flood breaching its banks.
Yet her eyes remained fixed on him, her expression resolute and tragic: “Ling Yunran, you will eventually face retribution… Hahaha—”
That terrifying laughter echoed like a piercing demonic sound in his ears, as if countless sharp needles were incessantly scraping against his eardrums. He desperately covered his ears, but it was all in vain.
“Don’t—” Ling Yunran suddenly jolted awake from the nightmare, cold sweat pouring down his body, soaking his clothes as he gasped for breath in lingering terror...
...
In the midst of the raucous banquet scene, her presence felt utterly out of place, like a solitary butterfly lost among a riot of flowers.
She wore a conservative black dress, her straight black hair unadorned and cascading softly over her shoulders like black satin.
Her eyes resembled the twinkling stars in the night sky, though her figure appeared somewhat frail. With her gaze lowered, it was difficult to glimpse the thoughts swirling within her mind.
Ling Yunran wore a lazy, relaxed smile on his face as he gently stroked his chin. His eyes, like a leopard fixated on its prey, closely observed her every move, revealing a hint of barely perceptible interest. Just as he was about to step forward, he noticed a man approaching her side.
It was clear that she recognized the man; upon his arrival, she visibly relaxed and a faint smile blossomed on her face. Though subtle, her smile was as radiant and captivating as the warm sun of spring, drawing others in and making it hard to look away.
Seeing this, Ling Yunran narrowed his eyes, an inexplicable feeling rising within him, as if a small stone had been tossed into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread outward.
“Yunran—”
A clear and melodious female voice interrupted Ling Yunran's thoughts. He turned to see the main attraction of the evening approaching him—Yu Lingwei.
Her palm-sized face was adorned with meticulously applied makeup, resembling a finely crafted work of art. She elegantly linked her arm with Ling Yunran's and leaned in close to whisper in his ear, “You finally made it! I’ve been waiting for you for half the day. Tonight is an incredible opportunity…”
Ling Yunran nodded slightly, his expression unchanged as he maintained that polite smile, making it difficult for anyone to discern his true feelings.
Yu Xue furrowed her brows. From the moment she stepped into the banquet hall, she had keenly sensed a burning gaze fixed upon her, making her feel uncomfortable and restless.
Fortunately, Fu Nantian had also arrived. They had grown up together and were each other's only confidants.
After chatting for a while, Yu Xue began to feel fatigued. Noticing this, Fu Nantian kindly took off his jacket to drape over her shoulders, but she raised her hand to politely decline.
Fu Nantian immediately wore an exaggeratedly pained expression and exclaimed dramatically, “Yu Xue! Look closely—do you see this tag?! Do you know how expensive this brand is?! When I bought it, my heart was bleeding! And you—how could you refuse?!”
Yu Xue couldn't help but shiver, quickly glancing around, fearing that someone might witness this embarrassing scene. She then said sternly, "Stop making a fool of yourself. Just a few days ago, you bought a luxury yacht. Why didn't you seem upset about that?"
"Um... How about I accompany you to the lounge?" Fu Nantian awkwardly shifted the topic, hurriedly putting his coat back on, a faint blush creeping onto his face.
Just as Yu Xue was about to speak up to stop him, Yu Lingwei had already taken off the bracelet and firmly placed it on her wrist without giving her a chance to refuse.
In the midst of this push and pull, the bracelet fell to the ground with a loud "clap."
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