Chapter 157

Detective Kim stayed on the line for a minute more, making polite goodbyes and such, and TangShi hung up the phone with a heavy heart and a new sense of dread. The last couple of days had somehow felt surreal and lighter after reporting everything to the police, but she knew that the moment would come when reality hit, and its repercussions would come back to haunt her.

Rong was probably mad as hell and gunning for her now that she was ruining his life. She was no longer safe wandering around Shanghai alone like before because he knew where she lived. His reputation and freedom would be damaged, and she knew he would seek some kind of payback.

“Tang, I’m back.” YuZhi called out as he let himself back into the apartment with bags in hand. Whistling to himself and in a merrier mood as he walked back up here, knowing she was home with him. The food was hot and ready to eat, and he was surprised to see the empty room and table devoid of settings. He laid them on the counter