Chen Li's revenge had barely taken shape in her mind when it was crushed mercilessly. Just as she stood in the living room, plotting her next move, piercing sirens suddenly tore through the quiet morning. The sound grew louder and louder until several police cars screeched to a halt outside Hua Mansion. Before she could even react, uniformed officers rushed out and marched straight toward her.
Her heart dropped to her stomach. Still, she forced herself to remain calm, smoothing her clothes and lifting her chin like the dignified mistress of the Hua family.
"Officers… what brings you here so early?" she asked, forcing a polite smile. "Is there something you need from our household?"
One of the officers stepped forward, his expression cold and official. He unfolded a document and held it up before her eyes.
"Mrs. Hua, you are under arrest for the murder of Ling Mu."
The name struck her like a lightning bolt.
Ling Mu.
