Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The long-haired man kept his eyes fixed on the direction Lin Yi had left in.
His body, however, was somewhat tense.
Although he came from a background of petty crime, he had risen high enough to be considered someone with status.
Naturally, he had weathered his share of storms.
From Lin Yiâs gaze, he could tell that this man was not someone easy to deal with.
Especially those eyesâcold and indifferentâsent a chill down his spine.
The two women by Lin Yiâs side didnât seem simple either.
âWith our skills, it might be difficult to deal with them.â
âCall the boss and get backup over here quickly. We canât let them escape!â
Said the short-haired man in the passenger seat. He appeared more composed.
To him, this was an opportunity to earn some merit!
If they could keep track of these people and wait for the boss to arrive and deal with them, it would be a huge achievement.
His status within the gang would certainly rise quickly.
He had to seize this opportunity!
With that thought, the short-haired man became eager.
âThe ship doesnât leave for about another hour. You call the boss, and Iâll go aboard to keep an eye on them.â
âAlright!â
With their plan in place, the short-haired man got out of the car, pretending to be a tourist, and strolled slowly toward the ship.
Meanwhile, Lin Yi and the two women had reached their cabin.
As for Gill, he remained locked inside the suitcase.
âWeâve still got an hour before the ship sets off. Iâll go out and check the situation. You two stay here,â Qiu Yuluo said.
âNo wonder youâre the team leader. Always so considerate,â Ning Che commented.
âNow give us some space.â
âYou two really donât care about the place, huh?â
âWell, different places have different feelings. Now, get out and close the door.â
âJust keep it down, so I donât end up embarrassed by you two.
Qiu Yuluo said this, then left the room.
But she didnât go far, choosing to head up to the deck instead.
The ship hadnât left yet, and the tourists were still waiting below. The only people on the ship were some crew members.
Everything seemed normal.
The reason Qiu Yuluo was being cautious was that she didnât fully trust Lee Yongjin.
She knew her well enough through business circles. Her mother was a strong figure in the business world and had often spoken of Lee Yongjin, giving her many labels.
But the one that stuck with Qiu Yuluo the most was âruthless.â
Lin Yi had ways of keeping her in check. But Lee Yongjin wasnât the type to enjoy being controlled.
Once she truly gained control of Samsung, any hold over her would weaken significantly.
While things seemed safe for now.
There was no guarantee her wouldnât do something drastic.
After all, killing Lin Yi would keep her secret safe.
That was the one thing Qiu Yuluo was wary of.
As the sea breeze brushed against her, Qiu Yuluo felt a sense of ease.
After all the chaos with the Freemasons, it seemed like everything was finally coming to a close.
But then, she noticed someone else boarding the ship.
At first, she didnât pay much attention, thinking he might have early boarding privileges like herself.
However, a moment later, she noticed the man glance at her several times.
Qiu Yuluo instinctively frowned. She wasnât dressed in anything revealing like Ning Che, and her loose clothing didnât seem like it would attract attention.
But soon, she sensed something was off.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a look of caution in the manâs gaze. It was a small detail, but Qiu Yuluo picked up on it immediately.
Something didnât feel right. After a few seconds of thinking, she pulled out her phone and called Lin Yi.
âWhatâs up?â
Lin Yiâs voice was casual.
âI spotted someone suspicious on the ship. Heâs wearing black, has short hair, and is about 1.7 meters tall. Heâs also wearing black-and-white sneakers. Keep an eye on him.â
âGot it.â
Lin Yi responded and hung up.
Qiu Yuluoâs relaxed mood shifted into a more serious one.
Though it could just be her nerves, in a situation like this, it was better to be cautious.
Ring! Ring! Ring!
About ten minutes later, Qiu Yuluoâs phone rang. It was Lin Yi.
âWhatâs the situation?â
âWeâve dealt with them. Theyâre members of the Seven Stars Gang, sent to watch us.â
Qiu Yuluo frowned. âIâve heard of that group. Theyâre just an underground gang. How could they know weâre here?â
âProbably through their connections with the Freemasons,â Lin Yi said.
âTheir branches are spread all over the world.â
âThat makes sense,â Qiu Yuluo replied. âSo what now? Should we pack up and leave?â
âThey found us here, which means other exits are likely blocked too. Itâs impossible to escape now.â
âSo we just wait for them to come?â
âThatâs one option. Iâve already called Lee Yongjin to arrange an early departure. Weâll set sail soon, no need to wait for the scheduled time.â
âBut the Freemasons might not give up that easily.â
âThey donât have a choice,â Lin Yi said calmly.
âItâs been less than four hours since the fire at their building. They wonât be able to reach us in time. Weâll be gone by then.â
âAlright, Iâll go with your plan.â
Halfway through her sentence, Qiu Yuluoâs voice suddenly cut off.
Sensing something was wrong, Lin Yi asked, âWhyâd you stop talking?â
âTheyâve arrived.â
âHow many?â
âSeven cars. Looks like about thirty people. Theyâve probably sent their best.â
âAs long as theyâre not from the Freemasonsâ elite, they wonât be hard to deal with,â Lin Yi said.
âYou handle them outside. Ning Che and I will take care of things in here.â
âUnderstood.â
Qiu Yuluo didnât say anything more. She trusted Lin Yi and Ning Che to handle the situation.
Meanwhile, Kang Donghae arrived with his men, causing a commotion as they got out of their cars. The people at the dock quickly moved aside in fear.
âOnce weâre on the ship, have some men guard the deck. The rest of you come with me to catch them.â
âBoss, theyâre already on the ship. Thereâs no need for you to personally go. If something happens, it could be dangerous.â
âHmphâ¦â
Kang Donghae scoffed coldly. âDangerous? Theyâll need more than that to hurt me.â