Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247: Finally getting rid of the vixen

Agent Lu paced back and forth the phone pressed tightly against his ear. Each unanswered ring heightened his anxiety. He bit his fingernails his mind veering in an unexpected direction. He wanted to know why she wasn’t answering her phone. He couldn’t help but imagine her pressed against the desk by that evil tyrant. Just that thought alone intensified his urge to go and find her.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the call connected. He had already called no less than ten times and she had finally answered.

Peng Xiu’s voice crackled through the line, laced with irritation. "What is it? I have things to do," she snapped, exhaling a cloud of smoke and running her fingers through her hair. She was in the middle of preparing for an important meeting and had no time for his antics.

Agent Lu took a deep breath, his eyes darting to his colleagues passing by. He waited until they were out of earshot before speaking. "Xiang Yu got arrested," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

A smirk tugged at Peng Xiu’s lips, a sense of satisfaction washing over her. She had finally managed to rid herself of the man who had been a thorn in her side. She had finally got that vixen away from Han Xin’s side. Her plan to make Xiang Yu suffer was unfolding perfectly. She had orchestrated his downfall meticulously, ensuring that the evidence couldn’t be traced back to her. Either Xiang Yu would rot in prison, or he would meet his end outside its walls.

But her triumph was short-lived. Agent Lu’s next words wiped the smile off her face. "You called the media, didn’t you?"

Silence hung heavy between them. Peng Xiu’s mind raced, calculating her next move. Agent Lu sighed, breaking the tension. "The chief is furious. He is worried someone might attack the bureau to get to Xiang Yu."

"Ah-Xiu, are you listening?" he pressed, his tone urgent.

"Yes... yes, I am listening," Peng Xiu replied, her voice softer but with a dangerous edge. "Are you going to rat me out? You know Xiang Yu is too dangerous to be left on the streets. I did the right thing."

Agent Lu ruffled his hair, his frustration evident. "No, I won’t rat you out. I was just worried about you. Can I come to see you?"

Peng Xiu had always known about Agent Lu’s feelings for her. He was a lovestruck fool, willing to do anything to please her, despite her cold treatment. She hadn’t expected him to figure out her involvement with the media. If he could uncover this, what else could he discover? He might even link they evidence they found in the warehouse to her. The thought made her uneasy.

"You know the rules, Xiao Lu. We can’t meet without the chief’s consent. I am undercover, after all," she said, trying to maintain her composure. Hearing her use his nickname, Agent Lu’s heart swelled with hope. She had always been so formal, treating him like just another colleague. This small sign of affection made him feel elated.