She could hardly believe her own eyes; her breathing became rapid. The excitement and brightness that filled her eyes just a moment ago were now replaced by bewilderment and helplessness, as she stared at him dumbfounded.

A flash of surprise crossed the depths of Third Young Master Jun’s eyes as he caught sight of her face.

It was then followed by a deepening gloom, his gaze becoming somber and calm. Those enchanting and profound eyes now conveyed a faint coldness, and his expression was almost indifferent as he looked at Ye Lu!

His gaunt and pale face had become so cold, as if he had turned into a different person.

There was only a three-meter distance between them, so close, yet she felt as though they were worlds apart, within arm’s reach yet separated by an unbreakable barrier.

The room was dead silent, no one spoke. Although the temperature was warm, Ye Lu felt a chill all over her body, as if she was thrown into a world of ice and snow, her blood running cold, her breathing becoming difficult.

"You... why are you here?" Her voice, hoarse and dim, struggled to squeeze out from her throat.

Then, without waiting for his answer, she turned her head back frantically, her voice firm and stern as she addressed the lead investigator.

"You must have gotten the floor wrong, this building has so many levels, and the locator can only pinpoint approximately where in the building, but not the exact floor. You’ve got it wrong, it isn’t here, right?"

The investigating team leader frowned, seeing her emotional and frantic disposition, as if she couldn’t accept the situation. He glanced at the indifferent Third Young Master Jun and then at the anxious Ye Lu.

The moment she had walked in and seen this man, her expression was very strange, filled with disbelief and pain. That look indicated that she recognized this man.

What a hassle, to catch a thief in one’s own home? Indeed, it’s hard to accept, especially for a woman, who is often more easily deceived by a man she loves.

But as a police officer, he must inform her of the truth, so that she is no longer deceived.

"Madam, there’s no mistake. Look at what he’s holding in his hand, isn’t that the ’evidence’ you gave us to keep in the vault? You procured these pieces of evidence, and no one knows better than you!"

Ye Lu’s body shook violently as if struck by a heavy hammer; she swayed for a moment, the color draining from her delicate and beautiful face momentarily, shadowing her eyes with confusion and haziness.

Her gaze fell upon Third Young Master Jun’s hands, and seeing the lighter he was holding, her pupils contracted, her heart throbbing painfully, as if it had been stabbed.

Hua Lunxi’s brows were deeply furrowed as he steadied her shoulders. Seeing how affected she was, he felt that what she needed most at this moment was to be alone with Third Young Master Jun to clarify the matter. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

He signalled the team leader with his eyes, instructing them all to step out, leaving space for Ye Lu.

The team leader glanced at Ye Lu before finally leading the team out.

Only Third Young Master Jun and Ye Lu were left in the room.

"What exactly is happening? It’s not you, I know it’s definitely not you, right?" Ye Lu’s pale face was filled with urgency, her eyes fixated on him, desperately needing his affirmative answer to calm her fears.

Third Young Master Jun’s gaze was deep as he looked down at her, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately, he remained silent.

"He is my father, how could you possibly go to assassinate him, that’s an impossibility, you wouldn’t do such a thing, it must be so."

Ye Lu grew more anxious, not understanding why he wouldn’t speak, wouldn’t explain. Hurry up and explain! This is completely impossible, why won’t he explain? As long as he says it wasn’t him, she would absolutely believe him.