" you are a boss, and your wife is a genius in the science field. What do you think about the situation where she suddenly becomes a victim of some unexpected event? " I couldn't help but laugh to myself as I flipped through the pages of the magazine. The article was about famous business couples who had their fair shares of conflict.
I set the magazine aside and got up from my chair, taking a deep breath before stepping out of the room. My phone was still on silent mode, tucked neatly in my pocket. The last time I checked, it hadn't received any notifications since Monday morning.
I took the elevator down to thebasement and found myself in front of the security door. The guard looked up when I entered, his bright green eyes scanning me. "Do you have a ticket?" he asked, his tone calm but firm.
"Sorry, boss, I forgot." I shook my head and pushed the ticket into his hand. He nodded and turned away before I could say anything else. My heart sank slightly as I realized what just happened.
As if sensing my thoughts, the elevator door opened with a soft 'ding' sound, and a woman stepped out. She was in her early thirties, with long black hair that fell neatly into her eyes. Her face was sharp and focused, and her expression said it all—determined.
"Ms. Chen!" A voice called out suddenly, and I turned to see a man approaching the exit. He was about my age, with a confident demeanor and a pair of tailored pants that matched perfectly with his blazer.
The woman looked up as he approached, her eyes narrowing slightly before she met his gaze. There was no small talk, just an exchange of sharp glances.
"I'm looking for someone," he said coldly.
"Miss," she replied evenly, her voice smooth and unflinching. "I need to speak with you about some business matter."
The man hesitated for a moment before turning away, his movements quick and decisive. His back was against the wall as he left, leaving me standing there, feeling a mix of emotions—curiosity and discomfort.
As I turned to head back up to my office, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of trouble she'd gotten herself into with that man. The last time I saw her, she was at the lab working on a groundbreaking project. Now... something had gone south.
I grabbed my bag from where it was propped open on the counter and hurried up to my office. The door was locked, so I fiddled with the key until it clicked in place. My heart raced as I pushed it open, the cold air meeting my skin like a sharp slap.
The room felt different today. There was an air of tension in the room—I could feel it even before stepping inside. The papers on the desk were scattered, but most importantly, Ms. Chen's file wasn't where I expected it to be.
I picked up the paper and flipped through it. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the name at the top—the one who had just walked out of here minutes ago.
"Is this for me?" I whispered, holding the document out to her.
She took it without saying anything, her movements smooth and deliberate as she passed it over to me.
"What do you think happened to Miss Zha?" she said coldly.
I swallowed hard before replying. "Ms. Chen, I'm not one to comment on other people's issues. But if this is about... something involving my wife, I can assure you that we'll be okay."
She hesitated for a moment before nodding firmly. "It will be your problem now," she said simply.
I felt a surge of anger rise within me but chose not to express it. Instead, I looked at the file in her hand and tried to focus on my own business—my own problems.
As I left her office later that day, something inside me told me this was just the beginning. And if anyone was going to get under my skin, it would be the woman who had once been hisEqual'sequal partner.
In the years to come, I would learn that sometimes, even the most powerful people have their darkest secrets—and that some truths are better left buried in the past.
But for now, all I knew was that this particular mission was just beginning