GBP Chapter 1321 Showdown
Chapter 1321 Showdown
Shahar sensed the doubt in the mysterious man's voice.
He then said to Shahar with certainty, "Sir, what Ries said is true. Xiao Ce may have pride, but his wife and children are his fatal weakness."
Now that his weakness is completely under our control, he can no longer cause any trouble. He can be interrogated at any time, sir, and he will certainly comply.
The council chamber fell silent briefly, save for the crackling of the burning wood in the fireplace.
All eyes, including those two pairs of cold blue eyes, were focused on the mysterious man wearing a black veil and a bamboo hat, awaiting his response.
The mysterious figure remained silent for a moment, seemingly processing this information…
The mysterious man's reaction made Shahar and Rhys's hearts leap into their throats.
Just then, the mysterious figure turned her black veil towards Eva, who was standing behind Shahar, keeping her head down and trying to minimize her presence.
"You...you went there? Are you sure? He really is Xiao Ce..."
The mysterious person's voice remained steady, but this time it came through the black veil clearly, directly addressing Eva.
It is obvious that the mysterious person knows that Eva knows Xiao Ce very well.
Seeing that Eva did not answer directly, but seemed to be considering something.
Shahar and Rhys immediately looked at Eva, their eyes filled with an undeniable urging...
Upon seeing this, Eva's body trembled almost imperceptibly.
She raised her head and faced the mysterious figure.
Although separated by a gauze curtain, she could almost feel two cold, sharp gazes piercing through her, seeing through all her pretense and struggles.
She thought of the distant horizon, of Shahar's final threat, of Xiao Ce's unforgettable, pained gaze and vows in the ice cellar... a price a hundredfold, a thousandfold...
Overwhelmed by immense fear and guilt, she was nearly suffocated by a cold tide.
She opened her mouth, but her throat felt dry and tight.
"I...I'm sure."
Eva's voice was soft, with a slight tremor, but she still said it with certainty: "He...he would do anything to save me and the baby...he was very...cooperative."
She spoke the last two words with extraordinary difficulty, as if she had used up all her strength.
The moment the word "cooperate" was uttered, Eva felt as if her heart had been pierced, and an indescribable chill and despair completely froze her.
She betrayed him completely, pushing him headlong into an unknown and dangerous abyss.
She didn't even dare to imagine how Xiao Ce would react when he found out that the mastermind behind all this had finally revealed himself.
She felt guilty on one hand and fear on the other.
The guilt stemmed from my understanding of Xiao Ce.
As for that fear, it also stemmed from understanding that Xiao Ce was a person whose love and hate were very distinct...
Will that hundredfold or thousandfold price... first befall her and Yuanwang?
The council chamber fell silent once again.
The mysterious man seemed to have accepted Eva's answer!
Shahar and Ris secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Eva's confirmation undoubtedly added the most crucial weight to their achievement.
"very good."
The mysterious man finally spoke again, his tone still completely flat.
He slowly stood up, and the two blue-eyed iron men immediately adjusted their positions like precise machines, maintaining a guarding posture.
"Lead the way. I want to see him for myself..."
The mysterious voice came through the black veil, carrying an unquestionable command: "Now. Immediately."
Shahar and Ris felt a chill run down their spines at the same time.
Although they were confident they had the situation under control, this gentleman's "look" clearly meant more than just the literal meaning.
Xiao Ce in that ice cellar was truly a trapped dragon and a fierce tiger! What if...
"Sir, the ice cellar is a harsh environment, and Xiao Ce is..." Shahar wanted to suggest...
"Lead the way," the mysterious man interrupted him, his tone unchanged.
The two blue-eyed iron men's gazes instantly locked onto Shahar, their eerie blue light seeming to intensify, as if threatening him.
Shahar's back instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
He had no doubt that any further hesitation would have consequences he could not bear.
“Yes! Please follow me, sir!” Shahar immediately bowed and replied, not daring to hesitate for a moment. He glared at Rhys, who hurriedly stepped forward to lead the way.
They followed closely behind and went to the underground cell.
When they arrived at the cell door, they did not rush to open it.
The mysterious man glanced at Shahar: "Is there a problem?"
Shahar bowed to the mysterious figure: "That guy is nowhere to be found right now... so, should we disguise ourselves...?"
After hearing Shahar's words, the mysterious man smiled and then said, "Why are you disguised?"
Upon hearing the mysterious man's words, Shahar was taken aback at first, then said to him, "Of course, it's just in case... Actually, sir, you don't know this person well, but we know him very well..."
"Although this is indeed him, he's acting somewhat abnormally lately... Although we're controlling the people he cares about... we're still worried he might go crazy and give up entirely..."
After hearing Shahar's words, the mysterious man smiled and then said to Shahar, "You're right... but I know him better than you do... and this time, you did a good job. Now that you've captured him, I won't let him escape again..."
Eva was the first to panic: "What?"
Eva's unusual behavior drew unfriendly glances from Shahar and Rhys, who were standing nearby.
Before Eva could explain, the mysterious man said to her, "I will make sure he stays with you forever... Don't you want him to have only you by his side for the rest of his life, and to listen to only what you say?"
After hearing the mysterious man's words, Eva nodded subconsciously.
The mysterious man didn't say anything more to them: "That's fine then...you don't need to come in..."
After hearing what the mysterious man said, they didn't dare to say anything more...
"Please, sir!" Shahar's voice was filled with obsequious reverence as he stepped aside to make way.
One of the guards went straight to open the door...
The mysterious figure, wearing a black veil and conical hat, nodded and then walked forward...
Two iron men followed closely behind, standing on either side, blocking the only exit. Once inside, they closed the door...
Upon hearing this noise, Xiao Ce immediately opened his eyes...
Just as the person dressed in Xiao Kingdom attire, wearing a bamboo hat and a black veil walked in.
Xiao Ce recognized the person at a glance...
This person is none other than Xiao Dingshan, who was previously missing and kidnapped...
Xiao Ce frowned slightly; everything was indeed as he had imagined.
However, since Xiao Dingshan didn't speak first, Xiao Ce naturally wouldn't take the initiative to speak either...
Just then, Xiao Dingshan entered and glanced at Xiao Ce.
He watched as Xiao Ce looked at him, scrutinizing him, but he didn't care.
As the stone door behind the gate slowly closed, Xiao Dingshan did something that surprised Xiao Ce...
That was Xiao Dingshan slowly removing the bamboo hat from his head...
After the bamboo hat was removed, Xiao Dingshan's face appeared before Xiao Ce.
Many images flashed through Xiao Ce's mind, but he never expected Xiao Dingshan to lay his cards on the table so directly...
Immediately, his mind began to spin rapidly, like a computer...
Thinking about the appropriate reaction.
He quickly analyzed the situation; in reality, he only had two options in front of him.
One approach was to feign surprise, as if he had no idea Xiao Dingshan would be there, and then pretend to ask him why he was there...
However, Siu Ding-shan is a smart man; he might not believe that he was acting.
The other path is to project an image of complete control...
All of this was planned out...
Xiao Ce briefly considered the options and still felt this move was better.
After all, they are all smart people.
Xiao Dingshan had previously intended to put on an act, but now that he dares to show his true face, it's clear that his plans have changed.
In fact, Xiao Ce always understood a principle.
That means you can use a thousand different tricks when dealing with a fool.
But for intelligent people, there's only one key: sincerity...
After a quick thought, I had the answer.
After receiving the answer, the expression on his face softened...
Instead, his face showed a calm expression.
Xiao Dingshan looked at Xiao Ce and laughed at the same time.
"It seems that they've been fooled by you again..."
After hearing Xiao Dingshan's words, Xiao Ce smiled helplessly. It seemed that Xiao Dingshan had decided to confront him.