CHAPTER 137: CHAPTER 137: WHO ARE YOU TO DARE TO TRESPASS INTO THE JI FAMILY?

Ji Family’s villa.

Ji Yunxiang was eating dinner in the dining room when a group of bodyguards dressed in black uniforms suddenly stormed in. Startled, her chopsticks slipped from her hand, clattering onto the edge of the bowl with a crisp sound.

Ji Yunxiang’s face turned pale as she demanded, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Ji Family’s estate? Do you know..."

Her words abruptly stopped when she saw the man who followed closely behind and stepped in.

Gu Moqian arrived amidst the storm, moving perhaps too hastily to even open an umbrella. His dark suit and jet-black short hair were drenched by the rain, yet this did nothing to diminish his cold, noble demeanor. On the contrary, the dangerous aura emanating from him became even more intense.

Ji Yunxiang’s heart inexplicably raced, her fingers slowly curling into a fist.

Ji Shanshan, upon noticing Gu Moqian’s stern expression, felt a chill run down her spine and secretly tugged at her mother’s sleeve. She exchanged a silent look with her.

Could it be that Mr. Gu has already uncovered something?

Ji Yunxiang signaled her daughter with her eyes to remain calm. She then plastered on a smile, moving closer to Gu Moqian as she said, "Mr. Gu, what brings you here so suddenly? You didn’t even give us prior notice. Have you had dinner? Shall I ask the servants to set a place for you?"

Gu Moqian had no patience for Ji Yunxiang’s pleasantries. He raised his chin slightly with cold arrogance and issued a command to the two bodyguards beside him.

The bodyguards immediately understood and strode forward, firmly gripping Ji Yunxiang’s arms on either side.

"Where is Ji Wei? Speak!"

Gu Moqian’s first words cut straight to the point, leaving Ji Yunxiang no room to catch her breath.

Seeing the bone-chilling coldness in the man’s eyes, Ji Yunxiang instinctively denied, "Mr. Gu, what... are you saying?"

"Where is she? Tell me now!" Gu Moqian repeated, his eyes locked intensely on Ji Yunxiang’s face.

Ji Yunxiang feigned ignorance, trying her best to relax her stiff expression. She even managed a smile: "Mr. Gu, have you misunderstood something? How could I possibly know where Little Wei is? Isn’t she always staying at your place?"

Gu Moqian’s gaze was as cold as shards of ice, fixed sharply on Ji Yunxiang.

This woman wouldn’t shed a tear unless she saw the coffin.

The only people Ji Wei had ever offended in the Ji Family were Ji Yunxiang and her daughter. If it wasn’t them, who else could it be?

Time was of the essence. He couldn’t afford to waste it arguing with her endlessly.

"Bring all of the Ji Family’s servants here!" Gu Moqian commanded in a frosty tone.

The bodyguards obeyed the order, quickly dispersing in all directions.

Some began searching the villa, while others headed to the Ji Family’s main residence and the old matriarch’s quarters.

Watching the bodyguards brazenly storm into various rooms, Ji Yunxiang started to panic internally. "Mr. Gu, I truly have no idea where Little Wei is. This is the Ji Family; isn’t it against proper etiquette for you to let people barge around like this?"

Gu Moqian stood tall and unyielding, his expression dark. He didn’t respond to Ji Yunxiang’s words, acting as though he hadn’t heard a thing.

He naturally possessed an aura that inspired fear, and when forcing others into submission, this dominion was even more pronounced.

Ji Yunxiang felt as though all the blood in her body had turned cold, the fear steadily escalating within her.

Recalling how Gu Moqian had threatened her with her marital infidelity days ago, her complexion had already turned ashen. But under these circumstances, she could only clench her teeth and stubbornly refuse to admit anything.

Even if Gu Moqian discovered something, he had no evidence to prove she was the one behind it!

"Mom..."

Ji Shanshan timidly stepped in front of Ji Yunxiang, whispering softly.

Ever since that day at the café when Gu Moqian had reprimanded her, Ji Shanshan had been terrified of him. That was the first time she experienced Gu Moqian’s cold, ruthless methods.

At this moment, Ji Shanshan could only glance at him fearfully. She didn’t even dare to approach him.

Ji Yunxiang held her daughter’s hand. Though she felt a surge of panic inside, she pushed her chest out and pretended to be fearless, saying, "Don’t be afraid. We haven’t done anything wrong; we’re innocent. I’m sure Mr. Gu is someone who values evidence. Besides, this is the Ji Family—no one dares act recklessly toward us!"