Chapter 266
Falling For The Contract Bride
Chapter 266 This Must Be Your First Time Being Sold
In days gone by, Mu Zhi had the feeling that Secretary Rao was an unfriendly person.
But it was justifiable, because she cared for Xie Xiu, and Mu Zhi had always troubled him.
However, Mu Zhi suddenly discovered another side of Secretary Rao today. She exuded a shuddering
chill around her.
It was hair-raising.
Mu Zhi did not respond to Secretary Raoâs words. She merely glanced at Secretary Rao worriedly.
Secretary Rao raised the corner of her lips and sniggered, âYou wouldnât know, nor care because we
were born different.â
Secretary Rao slowly walked towards a shelf and said, âThere were thirty of us in our batch. We fought
and grew up together. Nevertheless, when we reached a certain level of training, we were made to
battle each other to death. Some lost their lives during the battle, some survived. However, some of the
survivors could only take on lowly jobs after that because they were no longer physically fit. Iâm able to
stay by Mr. Xie Xiuâs side right now because of the countless last breaths I waged for.â
âThatâs awful.â
Mu Zhi let out an uncontrollable sigh.
âMr. Xie Xiu has always been a careful and strong person. But he has now hesitated countless times
because of you. Do you know what huge mistake you have made?â
Mu Zhi did not know how to continue anymore as she heard Secretary Raoâs words.
It sounded atrocious no matter what.
How could there be such a creepy personâ¦
Xie Xiu had made such a terrible law.
âYou wouldnât know because you are one who gets love easily.â
Secretary Rao chuckled lightly at her conclusion.
âI think you might have misunderstood some of the things.â
Mu Zhi fudged and mudged, then explained to Secretary Rao, âMy relationship with Mr. Xie Xiu isnât
what you think it is. I love Lu Jinye.â
âEnough!â
Secretary Rao hollered at Mu Zhi, âWhat do you mean by that? Are you trying to prove that you do not
have feelings for Mr. Xie Xiu, and he is the one whoâs badgering you? So that no fingers will be pointed
at you?â
Mu Zhi could only watch Secretary Rao as she raged with anger. When she was done, Mu Zhi
apologized quietly, âIâm sorry.â
Secretary Rao looked at Mu Zhi and snickered, âYou donât have to be. Letâs get going.â
She turned around spontaneously and walked away. Mu Zhi checked behind her and hurriedly tagged
along.
She knew Secretary Rao meant immediate action when she said that. She followed closely behind
Secretary Rao out of this significant and creepy building. She walked to the front of the car and opened
the door.
Mu Zhi slowly got into the car. When she saw a helicopter in the yard, she hesitated, âAre we going to
the airport?â
Secretary Rao nodded.
Then she got into the car.
When Mu Zhi had gone into the car, Secretary Rao started the engine.
After going through a series of overloaded days, Mu Zhi had been very tensed up. Sitting beside
Secretary Rao, she was aware that her nerves had tightened deeper, even though she had no idea
why. She sat vigilantly beside Secretary Rao.
Secretary Rao could feel Mu Zhiâs jitter. She glanced at her and said, âItâs alright, you may take a rest.
Thereâs no use keeping watch now. If I wished to take your life, you wouldnât be able to run away.â
Mu Zhi had no clue how she should react towards Secretary Raoâs random topics anymore.
She merely gazed confusedly at Secretary Rao and asked, âDid Mr. Xie Xiu directed you to send me
here?â
Secretary Rao looked into Mu Zhiâs eyes and replied firmly, âYes.â
âThen did Mr. Xie Xiu direct you to bring me back now?â
âNo.â
âThenâ¦â
âI made the decision myself for you to leave Xie Xiu. Mr. Xie Xiu had wanted you to stay by his side.â
Secretary Rao explained.
Mu Zhi was mucked up for a response. She did not know if this was a good or bad thing.
The atmosphere was enveloped in a tense air.
Mu Zhi pondered for quite some time, then pried, âYou like Mr. Xie Xiu, donât you?â
This question made Secretary Raoâs eyes waver, âMr. Xie Xiu is not interested in women.â
Just then, Mu Zhi realized that Secretary Rao had swerved into a junction heading into the woods.
Oddly, there was another junction towards a more developed area.
Mu Zhi was appalled. She reminded Secretary Rao, âAre we going the right way?â
âAbsolutely!â
Secretary Rao did not elaborate further.
âThen where are you bringing me to?â
Mu Zhi suddenly got high-strung.
âLas Vegasâ Underground Gambling House!â
Secretary Rao stepped onto the accelerator just as she finished. The sudden flush of speed gushed
through Mu Zhiâs body that instant.
Mu Zhi was bowled over.
Trembling, she tried to find her voice and begged Secretary Rao, âPlease donât send me there!â
âThis is the best solution I can think of for you to leave Mr. Xie Xiu!â
Secretary Raoâs words were so distressing that it sent chills down Mu Zhiâs spine.
Mu Zhi did not dare utter a single word anymore.
She sat aside and watched as the car glided faster and faster. There was not even a single chance for
her to jump out of the vehicle.
This terror accompanied her all the way. When she had entered Las Vegas City, her heart dropped.
This was the end. She was doomed.
There was no way she could attempt an escape anymore.
After Secretary Rao brought Mu Zhi to the gambling house, she left right away after leaving a few
words to the person in charge. Then, Mu Zhi was brought to a pitch-dark cell.
There was only a faint stream of light in the cell whenever someone opened the door.
Mu Zhi tried her best to shout for help, but her efforts were in vain. Nobody responded.
Mu Zhi lost count of how long she had shouted. After quite some time, suddenly Mu Zhi heard a
womanâs voice, âThis must be your first time being sold. You can stop shouting. Nobody in this place
will save you.â
âSold?â
When Mu Zhi heard this word, she shuddered.
She looked at the person beside her in disbelief.
She couldnât see the personâs face in this darkness. She could only make out the contour of her face
slightly.
The person smiled and continued, âEvery Black Friday, there will be a Beauty and the Beast
performance. Ten women will go on stage for bidding. Nine will be sold, and the one with the least
votes will be fed to the lions.â
Mu Zhi was bewildered.
What is this hell?