The Runaway Bride’s Love Story - Chapter 456

The sweltering heat of the day ebbed to a comforting warmth. The sunshine lost its brightness as the colours around softened creating a harmonious painting. Soothing, and easy on the eyes.

Leaning against the black leatherette in his office, Lucifer had his eyes closed, savoring the silence. His hand lazily twirling a blue diamond encrusted pen. It reeked of money and lavishness.

*ring* *ring*

The abrupt ringing sound tore the peaceful silence, loud and angry. Lucifer’s dark brows creased into a mild frown.

“Hmm”

Unhurriedly picking up the phone, Lucifer answered with an indifferent hum, almost uninterested.

The godly handsome man, attired in a gray suit that complimented his eye color was pleasant to one’s eyes. His slightly grown hair covered his forehead like a fringe. Wild and sexy, yet suave.

“Boss! Ms Zhang and Mr Bai is here to see you. Should I let them in?”

Alert as always, Assistant Xinglei’s crisp voice resounded from the speakers. He was dripping cold sweat, afraid of disturbing his boss on a leisurely evening. His boss had dropped into the office after lunch hours just to attend a monthly meeting. His schedule for the day was zero!

“Hm? Okay, let them in..”

Raising his brow, Lucifer was surprised by the arrival of these uninvited guests. His tone still indifferent as he said, not even a speck of shock.

Stroking his chin, Lucifer silently speculatd the reason behind their visit. His gray irises flickered with light.

Shortly, a contrasting pair emerged from the glass doors – a smiling beauty with a cold faced man.

Donning a black suit which almost matched Zhang Lili’s striped jumpsuit, Mr Bai strode inside. A thick black folder in his hand.

“What is it.. That brought Ms Zhang and Mr Bai here?”

Tapping the exquisite looking pen on the desk, Lucifer unhurriedly spoke. His tone sounded casual yet had a strange power.

The man’s sharp gaze darting from Zhang Lili’s beautifully smiling face to Bai Yong’s frowning one. Interesting!

Perched across the gray eyed man, Zhang Lili felt her scalp numb to the core. His gaze making her soul fly out of her body. She clenching her her clammy fists under the desk, and feigned a confident smile.

“Excuse us for the intrusion Mr Lucifer.. Today I’m here to negotiate a deal with you!”

Parting her alluring red lips, Zhang Lili proposed in a clear voice, without any tremors. Though her red high heel clad foot was shaking vigorously in nervousness.

On the other hand, Bai Yong’s eyes were trained on Lucifer, contempt clear on the latter’s face. It made Bai Yong want to punch him black and blue.

He dares to look at his beloved like that?

“Heh! A deal?”

After listening to Zhang Lili’s proposal as she feigned a brave front in front of him, Lucifer scoffed. His reaction humiliating to the pair.

Red-faced, Zhang Lili stubbornly held back from lowering her head and stared straight into his diamond like glitzy pair of eyes. Zhang Lili knew that she needed to be thick-skinned in order to achieve her goals.

“You might be aware of my identity.. I know that nothing’s hidden by you!”

Before Zhang Lili could open her mouth to make Lucifer agree, Bai Yong beat her to it. His tone ice cold as always.

“Is this the attitude of someone whose trying to negotiate a deal?!”

Jerking his lip into a devilish smirk, Lucifer tilted his head as he questioned. No mirth could be detected in his tone, nor his gaze held any. In fact, it was low-key threatening.

“Mr Bai! I’m really sorry for his behavior Mr Lucifer.. If you’re interested, may I?”

Greatly flustered, Zhang Lili glared at the bespectacled man as she called his name reprimandingly. She then turned to Lucifer, afraid that he’d blow his top, and things could go awry, she hastily apologized.

“Hm, go on..”

After getting the go from Lucifer, Zhang Lili secretly let out a sigh in relief. She calmed her throbbing heart before looking into Lucifer’s eyes, without any fear as she vocalized.

“Liu Chenmin and his daughter, Liu Li, I want both of them dead!”

The slight hint of shock almost undetected flashed through them. It was enough to boost Zhang Lili, she smiled inwardly and continued.

“..And I’m very much aware that you want the same too. However, the existence of the mysterious and powerful man behind the, their big boss.. You’re trying to find out his identity, right?!”

Lucifer’s initial lack of interest dissipated like smoke. His ears perked up. His hand tapping the pen halted too.

From the sidelines, Bai smiled, satisfied by the man’s reaction. His expression that of a proud father as he looked affectionately at Zhang Lili.

“I can help you.. I, Zhang Lili, can be your eyes and ears in the Jade Manor. And you can help me kill them!”

Nodding, Lucifer silently studied the pair. The mirth in his gaze was back, while his mouth curved into a devil like grin.

“Hmm.. Not bad, but why do you think I should help you? I can deal with them on my own..”

The man arrogantly lifted his chin up in the air, his brows raised inquisitively as though challenging them.

Irritated by the smug look on Lucifer, Bai Yong intercepted him, unapologetically. He raised the black folder.

“Yes, you’re right.. But to deal with them, you need evidence which.. Is.. Here! In my hands..!!”

Chuckling out loud, Lucifer nodded his head, clearly impressed. His expression said it all.

“Heh!! Fine, I agree..”

Elated, Zhang Lili almost jumped out of her seat as she mumbled words of gratitude in a shaky manner. Her hands trembling from joy.

“Th.. Thank you, thank you Mr Lucifer!!”

Pushing back his golden rimmed glasses, Bai Yong glared at Lucifer. His complicated gaze hiding much gratitude for the man.

If Lucifer was going to refuse helping them, Bai Yong had made up his mind to battle it out alone, all for the sake of his love – Zhang Lili!

However, he was now assured that Zhang Lili will surely triumph. When the hell’s true devil is on their side, why fear those dirty creepy crawlies? Are they even worthy of being feared?! No way..