"Thump, thump, thump!"

Persistent forceful knocking on the door echoed in the room.

Gu Xiao'ai intently watched her own face in the mirror, her complexion pale, devoid of any trace of color.

She flushed away the filth in the toilet, reluctantly opened the door, only to find a row of muscular men dressed in black waiting on the other side. At the sight of her, they instantly bowed before each grabbed hold of her arms and escorted her away.

Soon after, she was caught in a whirlwind-like rush, much like being in a landslide.

Before she knew it, Gu Xiao'ai found herself on a plane.

Only that this plane interior was luxurious beyond measure. Seated on a pristine white chair was a refined man dressed impeccably. He squinted at her, a clear aura of scrutiny radiating from his long, narrow eyes.

There was also an unmistakable hint of disdain.

Gu Xiao'ai felt her head throbbing. Up until now, she believed she was trapped in a dream.

Just moments ago, she had departed a British Airways flight, only to find herself boarding another plane.

This surreal experience was reminiscent of some drama series that even the most popular soap operas couldn't match.

“Gu Xiao'ai…”

A cold voice, which restored some of her muddled brain to clarity, pierced through the silence.

"Slam!" Suddenly, a pile of photos appeared before her.

Gu Xiaoxi noticed her reflection in the picture on the wall, the setting suggested she was in a bar.

She didn’t recall when this photo was taken. Her memory drew a blank.

"What does this mean? I don't understand."

Gu Xiaoxi picked herself off the floor and stared at the man in front of her. He was incredibly handsome, yet his striking features weren’t what drew her immediate attention. No, it was the overpowering aura he projected, as though he was born with it.

He was undoubtedly someone extraordinary.

This, Gu Xiaoxi had felt profoundly since their first interaction.

"Sir, I don't know you, and I can officially lodge a complaint for illegal restraint based on your current antics."

Inside, Gu Xiaoxi was churning with agitation; she just wished to get away from this place as fast as she could. A stabbing pain was piercing through her stomach - she hadn't eaten breakfast, and it seemed like her gastritis was flaring up again.

"Is that so?"

A sinister and cold smirk edged up the man's lips.

Gu Xiaoxi didn't have the time to appreciate it. The world around her blurred, and consciousness slipped from her grasp, causing her to collapse onto the floor.

Gu Xiaoxi was in a dream, a dream where she found herself in a bar, drinking until intoxicated and sharing a passionate dance with this man. She somehow stumbled into a room and passed out for the night. Waking up the next morning, she found herself wearing nothing at all... it seemed that she had a one-night stand.

"Hmm..."

Abruptly sitting up from the bed, Gu Xiaoxi wiped away the cold sweat forming on her forehead and took in her surroundings.

Where was she?

She glanced down at her own body, now clad in pajamas, moreover, there was a needle in her arm.

Ah, right. She recalled, she had fainted during an argument with a man, and then… Gu Xiaoxi was staring at the IV bottle in a trance, that man didn't seem as benign as he appeared.

"Thump thump thump…"

Gu Xiaoxi furrowed her brows, snapping out of her daze.

"Come in!"

In came a man from the door, donned in standardized yet posh uniform, appeared to be a butler.

"Miss Gu."

He bowed courteously to Gu Xiaoxi, his face beaming with a warm smile all along, easing the tension in Gu Xiaoxi's heart a little.

"Where am I?"

"On a plane."

She was still on a plane?

Gu Xiaoxi rubbed her throbbing head and pulled out the needle before getting off the bed.

"Miss Gu, are you planning to jump off the plane? If you should die from the act, it would be of your volition and we will not be held responsible."

Gu Xiaoxi's steps faltered, looking back she saw the butler still smiling as if bathed in the spring breeze.

She quickly approached him, stating word by word, "Mmm, I want to meet with the master of your house."

"The Master is still resting, you might have to wait..."

Before the butler could finish speaking, Gu Xiaoai had already opened the door and left. After only a few steps, she heard noises from a room by the side. As Gu Xiaoai moved closer to listen, she understood what was happening inside.

"Miss Gu..."

Obviously, the butler was older and not as swift as Gu Xiaoai.

The person inside seemed to have heard the noise and opened the door. A hint of wickedness flashed across his long narrow eyes when he saw Gu Xiaoai.

Gu Xiaoai cast a glance over the bulge in the bed inside, "Sir, we need to talk."

The man stared at Gu Xiaoai for a while before finally cracking a smile, and wordlessly closed the door. Then passionate noise came from inside again. After about ten minutes, the sound of a showering could be heard. Another ten minutes later, the man came out.

He casually sat down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked at Gu Xiaoai, "Ready to tell the truth?"

Gu Xiaoai felt a headache coming, "I have no idea what you're talking about. But in any case, you have to let me go. I have a business trip to England, it’s important."

"England? Isn't it just an interview for a third-rate magazine? Is it necessary to make such a fuss?"

He investigated her? Gu Xiaoai frowned deeply.

"That's important to me."

"If it’s so important, then tell the truth first. Three years ago, why did you steal my stuff?"

Gu Xiaoai was taken aback, "I’ve never met you before, how could I steal anything?"

She really had no recollection of this man, except, that dream.

The man narrowed his eyes, a cold light suddenly flashing in them. "Never met?" He glanced at the butler standing next to him. The butler immediately straightened his back, "Miss Gu, the man sitting before you is Chong Ran, the president of the transnational corporation, Yun Chang."

Chong Ran?

Gu Xiaoxi searched her memory. She did seem to have some impression of him.

Three years ago, Yun Chang reportedly went bankrupt overnight due to a leaked important document. At that time, Chong Ran had disappeared without a trace. It was only in this past year that Chong Ran made a strong comeback. Within a year, he never stopped acquiring companies and has made Yun Chang even larger than it was three years ago.

"But what does this have to do with me?"

Gu Xiaoxi was a bit annoyed, she still didn't understand what they were trying to say. The clues they gave were like jumbled memories that she couldn't piece together.

"Three years ago, wasn't it you who snuck into my room, spent a passionate night with me, and then stole the document?” The man somehow got in front of Gu Xiaoxi. The cold light in his eyes intensified, suddenly clutching Gu Xiaoxi's neck, "Tell me, who was behind all this?”

Gu Xiaoxi was choked and gasped for air. But she still had no memory of such an event...

"You... you've got the wrong person... Stop falsely accusing me...”

Gu Xiaoxi mustered all of her strength to reply.

"False accusation?"

Gu Xiaoxi's body suddenly felt light as she toppled backward due to the inertia. Looking up, she saw Chong Ran's gaze on her, as if looking at an insignificant ant with disdain.

"Seems like, you are not going to shed a tear until you see the coffin."

Just as Gu Xiaoxi was wondering what new tricks they were planning to play, the butler clapped his hands. As if on cue, the door to a side room opened, and a group of medical workers in white came out.

"Take this young lady for a checkup."

Chong Ran sat on the sofa, sipping the tea which was already prepared, his eyes as cold as ice, not showing any emotions.