Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride's Gambit

After hanging up the phone, Tang Chen belatedly felt something was strange.

He had thought that upon hearing the news of the Jade Pendant, Sheng Tingyuan would immediately come to find him, as he had always rushed over to verify any news about that girl no matter what time it was or how busy he was.

But today he didn’t.

Today, Sheng Tingyuan actually said it was too late? Wasn’t he often awake half the night? Could it be because he was now married?

Bay Villa District.

Sheng Tingyuan hung up the phone and silently returned to the bedroom.

On the bed, Ye Chuyi was sound asleep and had not noticed that he had gone out to take a call.

He got into bed and pulled her back into his arms, lowering his head to kiss her forehead.

In the past, he would have indeed gone to Tang Chen immediately upon receiving news of the Jade Pendant, but now he had ties, he had someone he deeply loved. He did not want to leave her on such a rainy night, even if she would not know that he had gone out.

After all, the Jade Pendant was already in Tang Chen’s hands, and he also said the person who sold the Jade Pendant was not the one he was looking for, so waiting until daybreak to retrieve the Jade Pendant was not too late.

The night quickly passed.

The alarm on the cell phone rang, and Ye Chuyi groggily reached for the phone, but someone had already turned off the alarm for her.

She opened her eyes and saw Sheng Tingyuan holding her, recalling last night’s passion, her cheeks heated up, "Did I wake you up again?"

"No."

Sheng Tingyuan held her, kissing her smooth shoulder, "I also planned to get up at this time, from now on we will rely on your alarm."

But Ye Chuyi knew he was accommodating her. She snuggled into his arms and affectionately hugged his waist, "Thank you."

"Wife, you don’t need to be so formal with me."

Hearing him call her wife again, Ye Chuyi suddenly felt enveloped by happiness.

This feeling lasted even as she went to work.

When she stepped into her office, her lips still bore a hint of a smile.

It wasn’t until she, as usual, turned on her computer and began to read the news that her smile faded.

Today’s headline read: Murderer Shi Youjin escapes from prison, police force in full pursuit.

Since he was a ferocious death-row convict, the police issued an A-grade warrant, on which they released Shi Youjin’s basic information and photo.

Ye Chuyi’s face slightly changed. Shi Youjin had escaped!

What was he planning to do?

Previously convicted, he had always stayed in prison obediently, even if he was beaten or bullied by other prisoners, he never tried to escape.

Could it be because this time it was a death sentence? Did he not want to die, so he ran?

Her heart felt heavy, sensing that something bad was about to happen. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

She first called Ye Jinyu, instructing her not to go out lately and to always stay in her grandfather’s villa.

Ye Jinyu agreed.

Then, Ye Chuyi called Ivy, "Shi Youjin has escaped. Try to see if you can find his whereabouts."

Ivy said, "Boss, I started searching for him the moment I heard the news of his escape, but I haven’t found him. He knows how to avoid surveillance, and he is probably also skilled at disguising himself, otherwise, I wouldn’t have zero clues."

"The police said he escaped late last night, and it’s already been over eight hours. The entire city’s police force is on a manhunt, yet they haven’t found him."

"Boss, you once said his killings were related to your background. Now the complete truth about your background is out, everyone knows it, why would he still escape? Is he really going to kill everyone who knows?"

Ye Chuyi was silent for a moment, then finally said, "Killing everyone who knows might no longer be practical, but killing me is."

Ivy was alarmed, "Boss, are you saying he escaped specifically for you?"

"I’m not sure, but from what I know about his family, it’s quite possible. Anyone who hindered Wen Nianyou had to die. Her missy status and lavish lifestyle are gone, all of which his family desperately pursued. And the person who caused all this, is me."

"Then boss, you must be very careful. Don’t go out these next few days!"