INNOCENT KILLER QUENN AND HER MERCHANT FAMILY

 another friction story from yours truly..

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                 INNOCENT KILLER QUENN AND HER MERCHANT FAMILY

 

          In the dark alley of city Y in one rainy night a group of gangs are fighting. The gang was the Red dragon gang and the world top assassin organization the Seven Phoenix. Outside in the car parking quietly in the corner a girl light up a cigarette while watching the scene. The time she throws the cigarette bud the leader of the Red dragon gang was captive and all of his men are defeated. He demanded to see the boss of the organization. She gets down in the car. While her subordinate standing on both side and greet her when she walks in. The leader of the Red dragon says that he investigates the leader and cannot believe that the leader was a delicate woman. Her subordinate shows she the laptop that content all her information since she was a child. The girl says that he knows to much already, took a gun and shot him. In the side corner hidden the son of the gang leader with his trembling hand silently take video of everything.

      She was been kidnapped and sold to trafficker when she was 6 years old. Her name is Ning Xi She told to her subordinate that since her family was in the next city she will go and visit them. She asked her right hand man name Ethan to prepared everything for her home coming. In the airport of the city M four luxury cars come and park. This car was belonged to the top family in the city. They come to pick up Ning Xi. After eighteen years from their daughter was lost, they can finally see her again. Her mother was holding her photo thinking it much be really had for her those days to be on her own. There brother says that he hears that the slum overseas is very chaotic. Saying their sister probably survived in the street begging with wearing nothing but old rags that no one wanted. They pity her   and all says from today they must treat her well.

      After the airplane touching down, Ning Xi was walking in the airport every one look at her mesmerized. She remembers Ethan told her about her new identity. Grow up in the slums, barely had enough to eat and wear but tough as nails. To survive, she slept on the streets and collected trash. She worked her way up to get into school. Model student, worked part-time to pay bills kind-hearted, gentle and sweet, love animals, faint at the sight of blood like reading and color pink was her favorite color. Ning Xi stop Ethan from what he was saying. She said it was to much. But Ethan says she cannot go back as the identity of Seven Phoenix leader. Her identity will be blown up and the Ning family will be in danger because of their enemies. Remembering all this she saw a plain dress woman and asked her if they swap their clothes and even paid one million for that dress and shoes.

      Down the escalator she saw her family. She reaches the called from Ethan saying that there was a trouble. The red dragon son was not dead and scaped back to the country last night. And there was a change that he saw her face that night and her cover’s may blow up. She says why panicking. Just call their people nearby and go to the South town to eliminate every last family member of the red dragon gang. They bring Ning Xi home.

    The father asked the eldest son if the been clean and all the assassin thing was been hide. Ning Xi cannot know that they are assassin merchant. The second son says everything was under control. Going in the father saw a servant being punish he hurried signal to take it out. Then the mother saw a gun on a couch. She hurried cover it with a pillow before Ning Xi can see it. The father questions the second son what was happen why have a gun there. The second son it was just an accident. They asked Ning Xi on how she survive living on the slums. She said that she treated people with kindness and sincerity that why people respect her.  The adopter daughter coming down the stairs say she was cute and simple asking if she was really growing up in slums. Her name was Julia. Asking if her sweet appearance was just for show. Ning Xi think that she was being tested by her. And thinking that the real show will be gone. On the drama they always favor the adopted daughter over the real one. But the mother pulls the adopter daughter and question her why she greets her sister that way. Julia asking why she was shield her. And all the brothers say she must know her own place. Even thew father warn the adopted daughter to adjust her toward Ning Xi and if she bullies her again, she will disown they them. Ning Xi was shocked and didn’t expect like this. The mother says this was a big day and don’t make a scene to scared Ning Xi. The mother says don’t take from heart what Julia says. She says that when she gone and cannot find her, they adopted Julia to ease the loneliness of her being gone. And hope that they both get along in the future. Julia was having tantrum walk away and bump Ning Xi. The brothers say don’t mind her. But Ning Xi don’t worry she understand it. She just comes that’s why she was upset.

    They bring Ning Xi to her room. They cover her eyes to surprise her. When she opens her eyes, the room was pink and all the things inside was pink. Asking if she like it. She doesn’t know how to answer it but she just says that she loves it. Her elder brother asked her what was the problem she says she never stay on such a room. Then the mother asked where she was sleeping before. Thinking how she lives before, as the leader of gang she lives luxuriously and pink was not allowed. No sissy things were allowed. She just says that she was not use to have like these things. The brothers even think that she was speechless from the sudden change. The father says she doesn’t need to worry in the future now that she was finally home. And everything on the house was her because this is her home. After Ning Xi they all went to talk to Julia. They asked her about her action today saying that she promises them that she will treat Ning Xi nicely. Julia says relax and don’t worry because she won’t harm her. She in a family if someone plays the villain someone’s gotta play the hero. And she says Ning Xi was just come back and feeling insecure and if she gives her a hard time they all need to protect her. And that will be the highlight of their kindness. Their family was not ordinary family and if she makes things hard for her, she will learn to be cautious with her surroundings. The father and the mother understand Julia’s intention. Julia promises to secretly protect Ning Xi.  

     Inside Ning Xi’s room, she called her assistant to asked if they found the person they looking but they say they not yet found him. And if they cannot find him those spies then need to wiped out, they staining the reputation of the Seven Phoenix organization. Ethan even says about her long fiancée but his was a playboy. She says to stop spouting nonsense if not she will send him to Africa. Julia was knocking on her door. Before she off the call Ethan says beware of the grand uncle in the family, Bernaard. Julia keeps knocking on the door when she opens the door Julia says they got visitor specially looking for her. Ning Xi asked who he was, Julia says it was their granduncle.

   Downstairs at the living room Julia asked him what bring him there to visit without giving them head ups. Their parent and brothers are all out. Lucky their parent was cautious and asked her to stay at home if not Ning Xi will be alone facing him. Bernard says since his eldest niece come back it was natural to visit her no matter how busy he was. And come with a give for her. Ning Xi come down from the stairs and greet him. He asked him to sit next to him. Julia wanted to protect Ning Xi says in angry tone that Julia was just come and it not appropriate to sit next to him and Ning Xi just sit beside her. Bernard just says she can sit wherever she wanted to sit. He asks his assistant to give her the gift he brought for her. Julia takes the gift and asked her to open it but Bernard stops her and says just open it in her room to keep the suspense. Then Julia called one of the maids to help Ning Xi keep the gift to her room. After that Bernard says since the gift was been deliver, he will be going and asked Ning Xi to help him sent off. Julia says Ning Xi doesn’t know the etiquette and she will walk her off. Bernard says there was something in his car trunk that he wanted to give to Ning Xi.  Then Julia says she can get it for her or he was afraid she will steal Ning Xi’s gift. Leave with no choice he agrees. Ning Xi followed them secretly. She hides herself in the tree. She was a male steward sweeping the for and she notice assassins in the other side.

     Since someone was there, she was thinking if she will reveal her skills. The assassin throw kunai into her suddenly the sweeping steward uses his broom to block the kunai and saying there was a bug that might hurt her. She it’s it alright and quite interesting. The steward says what was interesting. Ning Xi says in mind that it was interesting such a steward have a high level of martial arts. Then   Ning Xi hear a scream. Asking what was it the steward says maybe she just misheard things. Then Julia comes back. Ning Xi asked where was the gift. Julia says Bernard told her he remembers wrongly and she sent him off for nothing. And Julia says don’t wonder around and go back to her room and stay put. Inside her room she saw the gift on her table and she can see the sign that it was been open. She took the box and it was lighter she opens it. The gift box has another small gift box inside it has a necklace and the original gift was change. Bernard was furious because his three plan was failed and they lost two of their men. And Julia ruins his plan. He was suspected and they planning to get Ning Xi to make her family yields at him. He asked to notify the two-gang supporting to investigate Ning Xi and if there was something fishy about her, tonight at the banquet was her end.

     The banquet was held in the one of the high-end hotel pavilions. Julia was entertaining the guest.  Some who trying to carry favor to Julia say the biological daughter was grow in to the slum and no class compare to her. Julia told to the to see for themselves. Ning Xi’s fiancée was there to. His assistant says Julia was nice too but Ivan says her fiancée was more beautiful. Those women trying to carry favor for Julia asking why the banquet was not yet started. Then the hotel doorman announce that Ning Xi was there. The door was slowly open and everyone was looking curious what was the richest family biological daughter looks like. Seeing her everyone was mesmerized by her beauty and elegance. Ivan’s assistant says she look so innocence and Ivan says she look obedient too. She walks slowly and everyone was praising her for her pose. His brothers say with her elegance and pose surely, she was one of them. Ning Xi says thank to Julia for lending her styling team. But Julia smugly says she doesn’t want the family to embarrass. Her father says she can mingle with her own later to talk to others and make friends. Ivan was hurried come to her. He taps her shoulder saying hi and asking which family she belong. But Ning Xi says she don’t know him. Ivan says to stop the act and admit the by now she was deeply in love with him already. Ning Xi says she got a wrong person but Ivan whisper that he was the escort that Julia hired. Ning Xi was tried to pinch him and show a lousy move. Ivan says why she was so fierce like Julia. He even says that she saw Julia killing someone and she was so terrifying. Ning Xi asked why he still agree to be hired as escort. Ivan says she paid generously. But Ivan told to Ning Xi not to tell to Julia what he says. Because he will kill by her. Ivan didn’t notice Julia was behind him. Julia says being hired the eldest young master Ivan Davis to be her escort was truly his honor. People around notice him too. Julia says what was the young master doing in her family banquet. He was not invited and just sneak around. Ivan says he was the fiancée of her sister and he just wanted to see her. Julia says now that he saw her what he can say. Ivan says total smitten from the moment he says her eyes she falls in love head over heels. Julia says she will tell his glorious achievements, at thirteen he was peeing in the ancestral hall, at fifteen he selling family scandal foe cash, at eighteen ten-car pileups with a supercar, at nineteen brought Taoist priest to performs ritual in his own family company, by twenty the family couldn’t take it anymore and shipped him abroad. Ivan signal Ning Xi to cover her ears but she just looks at Julia while she continues, she was absolutely worst playboy how dare he match with her sister.  Ivan was furious. But Julia continues he called him a toad lusting after swan meat. Julia was stopped by her mother. Says the banquet will be starting and the engagement will talk later. Ivan says it was alright he and Ning Xi was betrothed since birth. Julia keeps calling him annoying toad.

       The father went to the stage to make the announcement but the granduncle come and stop him. Bernard brings the two-gang president. Julia asked why he didn’t give notice and bring them. Bernard says it was urgent and no need formalities. and it was about the life and death family matter. Bernard says Ning Xi will their family destruction. Mrs. Lopez says they just bring Ning Xi home and she was a good girl. And how dare he slander her. And his eldest brother says Ning Xi was gentle in nature and he won’t tolerate anyone framing her. Even her two other brother protecting Ning Xi saying he was the one how always arrogant. Bernard just laughs at them, saying obedient, gentle, pure-hearted and asking if they really think she was that kind of person. Then he touches the button on the laptop asking for everyone to look at it on the screen. The screen shows a woman’s back holding gun. Bernard says it was the Red dragon gang last movement tape. And says their “good girl” Ning Xi was the leader of the world top assassin group Seven Pheonix.

    Her identity was a top secret. She wonders how that sly fox knows find out. Mrs. Lopez how can it be. Ning Xi pretend crying and says she doesn’t know what he was talking about. Her family was saying they won’t believe how a fragile girl will be the leader of a killing organization. Bernard says she didn’t expect that the leader of the Seven Pheonix can win an Oscar acting award too. Mr. Lopez says tonight was recognition banquet for Ning Xi and he don’t let the uninvited trouble maker to ruin it. Even say to Bernard that don’t do things that he will regret soon. Bernard says he just doing it for the family. If the leader of Seven Pheonix will know to related to their family many enemies of the Seven Phoenix will come to their family. The Seven Phoenix leader have a three billion bounty for her head. Julia says as today technology any photo can be adverted and change to someone else. Bernard says he got just a photo. He called his assistant to bring inside the red dragon’s son. Inside the car the red dragon son was so scared remembering how terrifying Ning Xi look like that night. He was about to jump the car when the driver pulls him back and lock the door. She says no need to worry because they are come prepared and Ning Xi was alone.  She reminds him on how he going to take revenge for his father and aside from that they can also get the three billion rewards when they caught Ning Xi. Tempted by the money he agrees but he said make sure that he will be safe. Bernard assistant says as long as Ning Xi was alive, they all are not safe. They prefer different cars to went on different direction so they won’t follow. Ethan was trying to called Ning Xi bus he cannot reach her phone. One of their men says that the person their looking was found and now was going in the banquet. Ethan asked people to block all the possible was to go the south city for the banquet.

    In the banquet Bernard says he will bring the Red dragon’ leader son because he saw Ning Xi went, she killed her father. And he doesn’t only the photo but also video, so once he arrived, they can play the video and cam compare the face, the voice if it will match to Ning Xi only then they can get the answer. Mrs. Lopez was thinking that Bernard was look so sure of truth. Ning Xi was looking at the knife in the next table thinking that the distance can surely killed him but this action well brings troubles to the Lopez. Mrs. Lopez called out to her husband saying don’t let the auspicious hour pass. Ning Xi curious look at her. Mr. Lopez says Ning Xi was long time gone in the family and she deserve to known by all. Bernard was furious saying if Ning Xi was recognized the whole Lopez cannot stay out and the whole family will be doomed. Mrs. Lopez says they he from the start only want the power from the Lopez family. She says that Ning Xi was her daughter even if she was the world enemies she will put stake the entire Lopez family to stand by her. All here brothers agree. Then the hotel staff bring the scroll where Mr. and Mrs. Lopez take the oath to take responsible to Ning Xi as her parents. Bernard says they destroying the whole family. But Mr. Lopez says he doesn’t care and he was the head of the family and his word was the final say. And soon he will regret his action. Then Mr. Lopez asked to serve the wine. And make a toss to welcome Ning Xi in the family.

       The car they corner was one of the decoy cars Bernard prepared. The true car was reaching the entrance of the hotel. While there walking to the entrance some of the Seven Phoenix men was come to them but suddenly the two gang member who working with Bernard come. Seven Phoenix was been out number. Bernard assistant told the red dragon son to run inside the banquet hall. Inside the banquet hall Ning Xi asked Bernard if he was really sure about what he saying and the consequence of his action. Bernard says, he was saw her and he was coming. He won’t lost and he blocked the Seven Phoenix and checking by the time he will come in any second. The banquet hall open and the red dragon son come. In the back of the visitors, he called out for Bernard. When Bernard turns around, he didn’t saw him. Red dragon son was strangled by Ivan Davis and his assistant. They cover his mouth and stab his heart with a knife while covering his mouth to not make any sound. Ivan wipe his hand with a towel and asked his men to take him away. And walk casually into the crowd.

    Mr. Lopez asked what was happening, Ivan says nothing just a wine spilled on the floor. Ivan wink to Ning Xi and told Bernard to not waste everyone’s time. Bernard called his assistant but the was with Ning Xi’s men already he answered it and hear Bernard asking where are they already from there they know that the son was been take care of. When nobody answered he wonder what happen. Ivan rolled his eyes while looking at him. Then Julia says to Bernard if he thinks one photo can make Ning Xi drive away in the Lopez family. She said the eldest miss was pure and kind-hearted she got nothing to do with any killer organization. He even says that he making the Lopez family a laughing stock in the city. Then Ning Xi says she just returned in the family and if anything, she did make him upset she was apologizing to him. Mr. Lopez says she didn’t do anything wrong she doesn’t need to apologized. The two-gang president got angry with Bernard for making them believe but he got no evidence at all. They Apologized to the Lopez and says today event was cause by Bernard and don’t hold any grudge against them and forgive them. They acted recklessly and they will send formal apologized. Mr.  Lopez asked Bernard to get out.

     Ivan says since the troublemaker was out, he makes a proposal to make the banquet lively. Asking is he can have a dance with his future wife. Whispering she was kind-hearted so she won’t turn him down. Leave with no choice she accepts his hand and he pull her closer to him and they dance waltz. While dancing Ning Xi asked Ivan why he smells blood. Ivan says she must be mistaken. He praises her dancing skills saying it was not like grow up from the slum. Ning Xi say it was a self-thought. Mr. and Mrs. Lopez seeing them dancing says they look sweet together and got match. But Julia disagrees. Saying that the toad was unworthy for her sister. And says she won’t allow her sister to marry to such a playboy.

     After the banquet, in the Lopez mansion, Julia says it was close and she doesn’t have any idea what that codger was actually freaking out about. Mr. Lopez says their grandfather passed the leadership to him and Bernard was been holding a grudge and wants to destroy the Logan family. But the sons say the day event he acted too confident as if he truly believed that Ning Xi was the leader of Seven Pheonix. The second brother say it was impossible because that was the world top assassin organization. And Ning Xi was delicate and fragile girl how could she be someone so terrifying. The third brother says no matter what Ning Xi was the sweetest girl in the world. Mrs. Lopez says they need to be low key.

      Ning Xi went to the organization headquarters her men Jayson was apologizing for letting that son went away. As a veteran in the group asked her to punished him. Ning Xi asked how she going to punish him. He said he was willing to die. Ning Xi clap him saying death cannot solve anything. Saying they just come in the city and he will be the one will rule. And next time this happens he will not only the one who will killed but also his all subordinate. He was shielding his tears. Ning xi say to wipe those tears and don’t whimpering like girls and she will ship him to Africa to dig potatoes. Then he says since the son enter the banquet how he vanishes without a trace. Ning Xi aim the gun and shot. She says he didn’t vanish but someone intervened. Jayson says to eliminate Greg so smoothly right under her nose in public takes serious skill. Ning Xi says she was curious too. Thinking if it was really Ivan who did it. She asked Jayson to investigate Ivan Davis.

     In the Stormscale headquarter, Ivan says Greg was been taken care of and no one will know that he set foot in the banquet. Ivan was continue watching his phone. His assistant asked what was up to him. Since he comes back, he was glued her video on loop.  While watching Ivan says who she got that charm. Alex says yes, she was charming because he able to ditch his friend rushed back home and set thing in advance. He replaces all the staff in the Banquet by their own people. Just to help Ning Xi. Ivan says she was his future wide was it weird if he helps her. Alex says yes it was weird because there were many girls who was chasing him but he was acting like that to a girl she just met. Ivan says it was not their first meeting. He remembers when they are seven years old, he climbs a tree and he cannot go done. Young Ning Xi was asking him to jump and she will catch him. She says quit being such a wimp. And question if he was a man. And say just jump. Then closing his eyes, he jumps. After awhile they both laying on the ground Young Ivan says when they grow up, he will protect her and they make a pinkie promise. Then she was taken by trafficker and he was searching for her ever since until he got a lead abroad. Back then Ning Xi was just a kid and always picked on. To protect her he founded Night Owl then by her on effort she started the Seven Phoenix. Eventually Seven Phoenix become rival of the Night Owl the previous top assassin worldwide. Alex laughs saying he created his competitor. Alex says he was curious if the Night Owl and Seven Phoenix went head-to-head who’d come out on top. Then Alex asked about Ning Xi file in the red dragon was his own doing. Ivan says her life was hard and he just wanted her to come back to her real family. And find the happiness that she deserves. But he didn’t expect that the infighting in Lopez group to be that bad. Ivan says its okay because he will remove anyone standing in her way of happiness. No matter who it is.

      The next morning, they called Ning Xi to have breakfast. While eating Mrs. Lopez asked her what she thinks of Ivan. Ning Xi says Ivan says he doesn’t like Julia and called her too rough around the edges. And claim he saw her kill someone with his own eyes. They are stop what they eating. Then she asked Julia if any of that was true. Julia got anger and says it was absolute nonsense and slander and step so low to frame her. Then Julia says she cannot possibly take his words. Mrs. Lopez says she was asking was about the engagement they want to know if she like to marry him. Ning Xi says she could marry him.

     Old Master Davis was listening to old music when Ivan suddenly comes and say “surprise”. The old man says he make him lost his appetite. He happy sit down beside him says don’t act like he was not happy to see him. Ivan says he come back to fulfill his promise of holding a grandchild. His father asked what kind of girl wanna have his child. Then he says that they owe the Lopez  a marriage pact. Not with Julia but their eldest miss. His father asked if he was serious and Ivan answered he was deadly serious. The father say she just come back and he is already eyeing on her. The father got excited and aske what was Ning Xi like. Ivan says he doesn’t know how to put it he just says he was well-behaved.

   When Ning Xi went down the maid asked her to went back to her room because it was dangerous. Ning Xi asked what was happening. The maid says they have visitor today. And the Julia wanted her to out of sight. Ning Xi asked what kind of guest they are having. That she can meet and she cannot. The maid of course she can meet it just the person was a bit risky. And they are only thinking of her safety. The maid says the person was related to the Lopez. The maid was trying to stop her but Ning Xi say she was the eldest miss why cannot she go when they having a meeting. When Julia saw her coming, she asked why she come. Ning Xi says she like to join the party. She asked Julia if she can introduce her to the guest. The man says he was no guest to the Lopez. Ning Xi say if not a guest, then what was it. He says the Lopez called him Mr. Woods.

            Julia asked her to go and play somewhere else. But Ning Xi says she wanted to hear what was their talking. Mr. Woods says she was the true Lopez bloodline so she has the right to know the true nature of the family business. He asked Julia if she was afraid that Ning Xi take her power. The butler says Mr. and Mrs. Lopez treated them equally and he don’t need to bother by family matter. Ning Xi says he was butler why was he was there to. Mr. Woods er of the was not ordinary butler at all. He asked Julia if the Lopez family was keeping that info form Ning Xi. Ning Xi says if she was not butler then what was he. Mr. Woods says he was like him member of the Lopez Elder Council. Julia reminds him that he was talking so much. Mr. Woods sigh. He stands up and says to go. Ning Xi asked where they are going. Mr. Woods say since she was here why not they go all together. Julia says cannot because their parents doesn’t allow Ning Xi to go out. Mr. Woods say Ning Xi was not a prisoner to not let step out. Julia looks at the butler. The butler nods his head. Julia agrees but she told Ning Xi for her safety she cannot leave by her side.

        They went in a special room in Lopez state. Mr. Woods says all the traitor was brings there to investigate. Ning Xi info was leak and they caught the traitor. Julia says Ning Xi was just come back and he bring her a place like that. It was not appropriate. Mr. Woods says Ning Xi will need to face it sooner or later so need to hide it from her. Might get to used to it early. He asked Ning Xi what she think about it. Ning Xi says it was no problem at all and she was quite curious for what they exactly up to that they need to keep it for her. When Mr. Wood open the door, they saw men tie on the steel, covering their eyes and have a piece of cloth on mouth. The smell was disgusting and Julia says it needs some cleaning. Julia says this can be done with the butler and they no need to be there. But Mr. Woods says since they are already there might as well hear what that traitor will tell. Maybe they might get a pleasant surprise. He says corporate secrets are leaked and they need to investigate thoroughly. They caught three traitors. The two of them was sent spies by their rival. And one was the traitor. Julia asked if he talk but Mr. Woods, he’s tight-lipped but he found something interesting. Julia says there no need to keep them suspense. Mr. Woods says let heard him out. He unfolds his eyes and took out the cloth on his mouth. Seeing Ning Xi he says it was her who he saw in the mafia turf. Mr. Woods says it’s bullshit how he can see the eldest miss there. Even if he wins a jackpot, he can see the eldest miss in country H not in the mafia turf. But the man keep says he was sure that she was the one he saw. Mr. Woods asked if he spotted the eldest miss in mafia turf what was she doing there. The man says he don’t know but the people there treated her with great respect. She looks someone important.  Mr. Woods says it look like Bernard was not lying. He asked Ning Xi what she can say about that. Ning Xi realize that Mr. Woods was in cahoots with Bernard and they got someone to act to trick her. Ning Xi says how can he trust a traitor’s wors easily. Beside they all come in the same time and he’s not trying to escape, instead he was accusing her from the start. And Mr. Woods words sound more like manipulation and seems the traitor was someone Mr. Woods planted there on purpose. Mr. Woods laugh saying she was mistaken and implying that he collided with the outsider to frame her. Mr. Woods it doesn’t matter and it was not a big deal. And if she has such status, it was a boost to the Lopez and no need to keep it hidden. Julia says to Mr. Woods that he went to all trouble to bring them there just to listen to that traitor nonsense and it was not how he usually acts. But Mr. Woods says this matter was concern with the eldest miss. So, he has to take it seriously. Then the butler says he will interrogate properly if it’s true or he’s been ordered to slander the eldest miss. Julia says no one can lie under her methods. She told the butler to give him thorough interrogation. And she doesn’t want some lowlife badmouthing her sister. Someone come saying assassins are breaking in. Julia thought that this codger couldn’t wait to make a move. He called guards to escort the two girls. Julia holds Ning Xi’s hand and said to follow her.

       The two of them run but they notice a sniper. Julia push Ning Xi so the bullet will hit her.  When the snipper preparing for his next shot the butler come and shot the snipper but he missed because the snipper run. The butler asked how was Julia. She says it just a scratch and asked to catch the snipper alive. Ning Xi looking at Julia asked if she was okay. And she was always hated her why she saves her. But Julia says it’s none of her business and the Lopez was not safe as she thinks so she needs to take care of herself. The butler caught the sniper bring it to Julia. He asked him to speak who sent him. Before he could answer Mr. Woods come rushing. Asking how was Julia. He this it was happen to his territory he must give him an answer. He shot the snipper in the head. Julia asked him what was he doing. But he says he try to hurt the young miss so he brought it to himself. Even says he will get the bottom of it. and everyone involve won’t get away. He asked Julia if his action was satisfactory. But Julia says save his word to her parents. Ning Xi and Julia go with the butler. After they are gone Mr. Woods give his gun to his men. He says Julia actually took the bullet for Ning Xi saying Bernard was miscalculated again. Driving a wedge between the sisters isn’t that easy.

          In the Lopez mansion, Julia was sitting on the couch and Ning Xi just finish dressing her wound when their parents and brother come back. Shea sked Ning Xi why her face was like that she was not yet dead. Mr. Lopez say Ning Xi was just worried about her and she must be terrified too. and says don’t scold her anymore. Ning Xi says it was her fault and she was the reason that Julia was hurt. Mrs. Lopez says she cannot blame herself for that. Julia chooses to save her because she matters to her. But Julia says who care for her she just didn’t want her dead to let those two little schemers get what they wanted. Mrs. Lopez was angry says is that the way she talks to her sister. Julia says she was the one injured there. Mr. Lopez says they will make it up for her later. Mrs. Lopez turn to Ning Xi says she must be shaken and asked if she want to rest on her room first. They will take care of Julia. Ning Xi stand up and carry the first aid kit box.

    In Ning Xi’s room, she called Ethan asking to dig info about Bernard and Mr. Woods especially their shady businesses. The dirtier the details the better. Leave no unturned. She wanted to get all their dirty secrets. And told them they much be extra careful. Don’t let the Lopez or the enemies catch on. Back in the living room, they are angry that this matter was exposing to Ning Xi by that Mr. Woods. Uses the Lopez family assets for his schemes. This time when they catch him planning to skin him alive. They say they was become to soft for those people that they keep targeting Ning Xi. They will teach them a lesson brutally. They thinking how must be Ning Xi terrifying after hearing and seeing all of that. She was so delicate.

      The next morning, Julia was sitting in the living room when the butler come to her to talk. The butler says after what happened yesterday, there is something he want to asked her. Then he looks in the surrounding to check if nobody can hear them. He asked by did she risk her life to save the eldest miss. And she must know that one wrong move she would been killed. Julia says she was the one who took her out even though she got their parent permission she still responsible. And if someone will hurt or die, they’d prefer it to be her. And as long as they need her, she will be the sharpest blade for the Lopez family to use. The butler still wanted to says when Julia cut off whatever he wants to says saying it was all over and discussing it now was useless already. What matter is how to root out those little spies planted and clean the house. A maid come to her saying Ivan Davis was there and he says he heard she was injured and come specially to see her. Julia didn’t believe he will come to see her. Since when does the sun rise in the west. A weasel paying respect to a chicken definitely up to no good. Then the maid asked if they let him in or not. Julia says no. but the maid come again saying that he doesn’t want to if she won’t see him. And he’ll go ask for the eldest miss instead. Basically, he’s not leaving empty-handed today. Julia asked if her elders sister know about this. The maid says she haven’t had the chance to tell her yet. Then Julia says don’t bother her. Then she says to let him in and see what tricks he got on his sleeves.

       Ivan greets Julia when he saw her. Julia says what was the great eldest master Ivan Davis gracing them with his presence. Or what they owe the pleasure. Ivan says he brought her something special. He put the box on the table and asked Julia to open it. And she will love it.  But Julia says just a gift he sent. She asked him to spill out what his real business coming to the Lopez. He comes closer to Julia and asked if Ning Xi was at home. Then Julia says she know it was about her sister. Julia says no and she called out a maid to sent him out. After he went out, Julia curious what in side the box she opens it. inside was another small box. When she opens it inside was sheared paper. She put the box in the table says it was his gift but when she looks closely, she saw two pieces of printed photo. It was photo of Bernard and Mr. Woods. She was wondering on how he uncovers that. She called the butler.

      In the place where Bernard was hiding, Mr. Woods come. Bernard says now the plan was expose he come crawling to him. Mr. Woods say those idiots from the mafia bragged about being sharpshooters but cannot do their work good thing he had a backup plan. Bernard says he always saying that Julia Lopez was not a pushover. The whole family treat Ning Xi like a precious gem. And that was their only weak spot. He even says after what happen they might as well drop the pretense. He says he hears they are gathering evidence and plotting revenge to them. Bernard asked Mr. Woods why he looked so excited. He says that this cold war gone on too long and time to settle it with real action. If they keep dragging their feet the Lopez siblings will continue to grow their wings and they lose their chance completely.

      Ning Xi come down and asked where was everyone. The maid says her parent went to investigate attack on her. And her siblings went out to assist too. she asked where was her sister. The maid says after Ivan Davis go out Julia left in a hurry with the butler. Ning Xi says she just got injured yesterday why she didn’t stop her. The maid say Julia always has her own mind and no one can talk her out of things. Then he asks what did Ivan Davis do. The maid says he come to check on Julia. And she brought a gift too. Ning Xi says her parent and brother left almost simultaneously. The maid says basically one after another. Ning Xi says they got some urgent intel and had to handle it personally. Then split up to different location. The maid nods her head. Then Ning Xi thinking of it and realized it was a trap. Then the maid says Julia have many shadow guards nothing gonna happen. Ning Xi says if someone really scheming against her. Ten guards ain’t gonna cut it. The maid said Julia says the butler heading somewhere riskier and she just picking up files at company. Ning Xi says she got it. then she got news from her subordinate saying Julia was been kidnapped. Then she asked him to sent her the location. Then Ning Xi says on her mind that it was her turn to fetch her disobedient little sister.

     Ning Xi go back to her room and come down with a gun. The maid asked what she doing. But Ning Xi say she will take responsibility if anything happens. In the building where they bring Julia, Bernard and Mr. Woods can see everything via camera. She was beaten. Julia says it was been twenty minutes and that all they gotten. She called them coward hiding in the shadow. Then she asked if they find a guts to end her off or otherwise, she will make them pay a hundredfold. Mr. Woods asked Bernard how she find out so fast that they are the masterminds. Bernard says she was a sharp as a track and they only got her because she was injured or they will never have pulled this off. Mr. Woods says capturing her cost them dearly. Bernard says their hideout was well-hidden. They didn’t leak a single clue beforehand but why they were targeted. Bernard says what was done was done and no use for crying over the spilled milk. And better think ways to make up for it. He says interrogate her thoroughly and see what they can get from her. Mr. Woods says Julia got a tough mouth even beaten black and blue she won’t yield. It’s better to killed her to avoid unnecessary trouble and the Lopez will be in chaos for sure. Bernard says the Lopez family won’t be back in another few hours. He told to apply more pressure and if thy really cannot crack her then they will kill her.

    Bernard talks to Julia says know when to bow her head, he watches her grow up and it pain him to see her suffer if she just yields a little maybe he will let her go. Julia called him greybeard fool. And asked him to stop blabbering. Bernard says she won’t last much longer when she dies in that godforsaken place Ning Xi will benefits the most. She will become the Lopez family’s one and only daughter. Asked her if grateful to him if she know he took her out shedding tears of joy. The Lopez family assets aside from being divided by her three brothers and what left will go to Ning Xi. She is an outsider. He even says don’t think about touching anything else they personally groom their biological daughter to replace her step by step. By then she will have no value left just discarded like trash. Asked if she understand and asked to look her current situation and why not to cooperate with them and the three of then will divide the Lopez group equally. No more living under someone’s thumb. And if she insists on resisting, she only lose her life and end up with nothing. He asked her to think it over carefully are the Lopez worth risking her life for. Julia asked if he really be willing to split Lopez Group with her not just kill the goose that lays golden eggs. Bernard says of course he will split. Says how many Lopez deals were secured by her. She been part of internal operations without her help even if they control Lopez group they cannot get far. And working together everyone wins. Julia says fine as long as he doesn’t kill here everything is negotiable. Then Bernard says show her sincerity. Give them some useful info first. And see if it’s worth sparing her. Julia says she will spill the bean now it won’t be worth a dime and she will kick the bucket faster. Bernard asked her to listen that she worth more alive and play nice with them and they will not kill her.

 

       Julia says she was not going anywhere anyway. How about to lock her up somewhere else and patch her up first. And they can discuss the rest later. Then Mr. Woods told Bernard the she was just staling time and told the Crowclaw gang the killed her. Bernard says to Julia that she prefers the hard way and think carefully before answering. The gang leader got angry says if he will be asked just killed her why waste breathe on a woman. Just sever her tendons and be killed. But Bernard says just keep her alive and she still useful. But Julia says no worries even if she ends up a cripple today her parent will make him for that. Then suddenly the video and camera went out. Bernard aske someone to check what was going there. When the video in the gang was gone the leader thought they got some urgent things to do. And asked his men to deal with Julia. He told to keep beating her but suddenly they hear an explosion and the warehouse was shaking. Then the gun shoots can hear. One man says there we’re screwed. A whole army was surrounding the place. The leader asked where was their lookouts. Why didn’t give warning the man says probably all was wiped out and didn’t even see it coming. He says they doesn’t look like a local gang but more like international hitmen. He says his men are vanish without a trace. The leader says foreign ops invading the South city and they had zero info.

      The man says all of they men was now under their control and it was packed out there with their people. They’ve got the place locked down tight and every single one of them look tough. Then the group of men in the black suit with guns come inside. Julia was wondering what was happening. The gang leader asked who they are and what they wanted there. Ethan says nobody move until the big shot arrives. One man run and Ethan shoot his leg and says freeze there. The leader says in mind that Bernard just kidnapped the Lopez girl and how he pissed off such terrifying force. In just case he thinks to killed Julia first before she can scape and complicates things. Then he aims a gun toward Julia but someone shoot his hand. Julia was looking at the figure who fired the gun. She was a girl wearing black short with a coat her hair was swaying while she was walking. Then Ethna called her boss and says as her order they surrounded everyone. Julia says sister but the vibe and style don’t match at all and think it just a coincidence. The figure keeps walking toward them. She throws her gone to Ethan and untie Julia.

       Julia says in her mind that it was really her sister Ning Xi. Julia called her but Ning Xi scolded her saying she was just barely gone out and already in such a state. Julia cry, hug her and keep calling her sister. Ning Xi don’t know how to react just touch the back of her head. Ning Xi called her pathetic and asked not to cry and say she will avenge her. Ning Xi even called her little sister. Ning Xi pull her up and say her old wounds haven’t healed and now fresh ones. Ning Xi took off her coat and put it on Julia’s shoulder. She asked her to go to hospital but she said she doesn’t want. She wanted to see how she will teach them a lesson for her. One of her men took a chair a and Ning Xi hold her to sit.

      Ning Xi turn around and walk slowly toward to gang leader who still laying on the ground after she shot his hand. She days the dragon shouldn’t provoke the snake in its den but today she gonna stomp that snake. Ning Xi stomp the hand that she shot. The gang leader was screamed in pain. The other who saw that was shaking in fear. The gang leader was begging for mercy and says take anything just spare his worthless life. But Ning Xi says if she spares him who will answer for her sister’s suffering. She stomps the hand forcefully. Then Ning Xi says of all times to cross her right after her sister took a bullet for her. When she was drowning in guilt he walks into the line of fire. The gang leader says it was those two codgers who order to kidnapped her sister. He says that he was just a hired hand. He even says spare his life and he will go killed that two codgers. But Ning Xi says she will handle the killing by herself. No dead man gets a say. Dead man the gang leader was really scare. Ning Xi asked Julia on how she wanna deal with them. Then Julia shows her bruises hand and says her hands hurt. The gang leader stands up and takes a hidden knife but Julia saw it and called Ning Xi to watch out. Before Ethan can react, Ning Xi reach out his hand and twist it, she then kicks him on his chest. Julia says her sister was so damn cool. Then Ning Xi says every wound he gives to her sister she will carve into his own flesh stroke by stroke. The gang leader was literally scared to death. Then Ning Xi asked Julia if she still scared. Julia says not anymore and her sister was invincible. A totally badass. And she never seen a cool and badass woman and it turn to be her sister. Ning Xi asked Ethan to clean up the mess and asked Julia to go. And go back home.

      Ning Xi asked Julia with those injuries figured out how to explain it. Julia says cannot exactly tell the truth. Ning Xi say maybe they can cook up a white lie. Julia agrees to it. Then Julia asked if she can ride on her coattails now. But Ning xi says remember she was the top socialite and won’t allow such self-deprecation. Julia says so what having a sister rock, now it was her turn to be the mascot. Julia cannot walk properly Ning Xi carry her.

     In the Lopez mansion, the family was back. Mr. Lopez was angry and says the top priority is to find Ning Xi and Julia. He asked to sent everyone out but before everyone can move, they hear the car coming and Ning Xi was driving it. she changes her clothes already. She says hi to her parents and her brothers and asked why they are all standing at the door. Mrs. Lopez says thank goodness she was okay and they need to find her sister right away. They Ning Xi slowly say Julia was there. Then Julia slowly rolls down the car window and says in the low voice that she was there. They all run to see what happen to her.

    In the living room Ning Xi says the two codgers tried to hurt Julia but the Crowclaw gang suddenly came for revenge and Julia took the chance to escape. Then she ran into her. And they came back together. Then Mr. Lopez say the Crowclaw gang why would they go after Bernard. Ning Xi says she doesn’t know either. Then Julia suyas she was scared and tonight she will sleep with her sister. Mrs. Lopez says she was not kid anymore and still wanting to sleep with her sister. Then her third brother say exactly she even promise to be a wicked sister and even pretending now.  Julia says it none of his business and say from now on she and Ning Xi are the best duo. Inside Ning Xi’s room, she asked if she really grow up in place like the slums. Ning Xi say no but she was been there. Julia says she still feel so bad for her. Ning Xi say stop fidgeting and she still bandage up. Then Julia asked if all the people today were all her subordinates. And if she went there just to save her. Ning Xi says yes. Julia says today she really think she was about to die. Then Ning Xi asked if she dare to do it again. Then Julia says with her around of course she will dare. She was the leader of the Seven Phoenix but Ning Xi signal her and Julia says she get it. That was their little secret.

   Julia asked what king of gang was the Seven Phoenix. Ning Xi it was not a gang it was assassin organization. Julia amazed and asked if she really a professional killer and does that mean she might get whacked in her sleep. Ning Xi give her a scary look and smile and says her life’s not worth of her time. The Julia says she hear a single job from them cost a fortune. And asked if she was filthy rich. Ning Xi just say not bad. Julia says she brushing her off. Julia says she always have her back and help clean up her messes too. then she says later once she recover, she gonna teach all the people she can’t stand a lesson they won’t forget. No mercy for young and old.

      Then, Julia asked her if she really going to marry Ivan Davis. Ning Xi says she had to say that to covered up for her identity so their parent won’t be suspicious. Julia says that playboy not worthy for her. Then Julia asked her if she ever been in love. Ning Xi just shake her head. Julia if there is someone special. Thinking for someone special she remember the scene where she chases the leader of the Night Owl in one mission. They are both wearing mask.  During that time Ning Xi says she didn’t think that mission would bring out the leader of the Night Owl himself. The Night Owl leader says same as him. Then Ning Xi asked to hand over the suit case. But he says if she can take it from him. When Ning Xi was about to reach for it, he drops it to the floor and kick it away. Then they star fighting. The Night Owl leader wanted to take off her mask but she aways avoided it. The Night Owl leader accept his defeat and asked Ning Xi to take the suitcase. Julia was amazed hearing this. And says such a powerhouse deserve to be with her. Then Julia asked what happen next. Ning Xi says Seven Phoenix and Night Owl as the top assassin group have been always rivals. And says maybe her and him probably won’t cross path again. Julia says she never knows with fate how will the things work. Julia says even she find a man someday asked Ning Xi say to make a promise that she still be her number one. Then Ning Xi says she never noticed before that she was such a sis-con. Then she asked Julia to go to sleep.

      In the morning during breakfast, Mr. Lopez says they must deal that two codgers as soon as possible. Then he asked Ning Xi if she get what she get what she saying. She nods her head. Her mother says good that she understands and says to stay away from those two old codgers. The third son says whether they even have a future remain to be seen. Her mother asked Ning Xi if she blame her parents for being ruthless. Ning Xi says no. Then the eldest son asked them to go and see Julia. They all went up to see Julia. The youngest brother say look who was down and move now and cannot even walk properly now. Then Julia says her big sister bed was huge and comfy. He says she was grown-ass already still sharing a bed with Ning Xu. Then Julia says it was none of his business. He can dream on but Ning Xi promised her last night that they ride-or-die besties. And he will go kick rocks. Ning Xi was laughing in the corner. The eldest brother hit his head with his knuckles says be gentle with their younger sister. She still injured. Then the youngest brother say jokingly fine he won’t pick on the wounded. Julia asked the eldest brother how was the discussion go. But he says don’t think about it and her priority now is to rest up and recover. Ning Xi phone rings.

      Ning Xi went out the room to answered it. The call was from Ethan saying the two Codgers fled overseas last night to the Skynate turf. Ning Xi says pretty slick escape says to keep them under surveillance. And give them occasional scares but remember no fatalities. And she wants them living in constant terror worse than death. Then Ethan says an intel report says that the Night Owl leader Shadow was also arrived in the south city. Then Ning Xi asked to mobilized all their men to track down Shadow. And she will greet him properly. Then the butler come. Saying Ivan Davis was there paying a visit. Says he heard Julia got injured again. But Julia cannot receive guest now. And she needs to decide now. Ning Xi thinks that the Crowclaws was been wiped out clean and yesterday incident is completely locked down too. Even the two old codgers can’t find any leads yet Ivan Davis sniffed it out. 

      Ivan Davis was waiting in the living room. Ning Xi went down with the butler. Upon seeing her Ivan stand up and greet her and give him a golden flower. Ning Xi asked what bring him there. What was the occasion that bring him to their house. Ivan says calling him Eldest Master Davis between them sounds way too formal. He sat down next to her and says just call him by his name. Ning Xi come closer to him saying he still haven’t answered her question.  He says he mainly heard about Julia but Ning Xi cut him off asking he heard from whom. Ivan cannot answer directly. Then Ning Xi says they change the topic she stands up and sat opposite to him. Ning Xi asked where did that gift, he sent to her sister come from last time. And says care to explain. Then Ivan says he was been in the South city for years it’s natural to have some connection. Ning Xi say his visit today Ivan answered saying it was both a social call and an apology because his intel was off and the butler took Lopez elite team to make the arrest leaving no one to guard Julia’s side. But Ning Xi said that none of his concern and her sister injuries are severe and no visitor was aloud she asked him to leave and bring back his gift. Ivan says wait, he came all the way there at lease let him have a few cups of tea first before kicking him out.

         He took a cup for her to pour a tea but Ning Xi signal the butler to pour tea for him. Ning Xi sat down and the butler took the teapot to pill his cup. Then the butler says bottoms up will it still warm. Feeling awkward he sat down and slowly drink the tea. Ning Xi says if he doesn’t drink the tea faster it will go cold for real. Ivan says all know how it is he cough and says mainly his father breathing down his neck about marriage. The butler says Mr. and Mrs. Lopez aren’t there and we’ll discuss it another time. Ivan says no need for Mr. and Mrs. Lopez to be present. This trip is just to gauge Ning Xi stance. Ning Xi says so that’s what this is about. Their family has been discussing it lately and says once her parents are free, they’ll probably visit the Davis. Ivan was secretly smiling but spill the tea after he hear what Ning Xi next said. Ning Xi says to call off the engagement. Ivan hurried stand up. Ning Xi continue says he even fled abroad to dodge the wedding. To prevent him, the heir from clashing with his family they unanimously decided to terminate the betrothal and says happy ending for all. Ivan was filibuster and cannot even talk. Ning Xi says he must be thrilled and don’t rust once her parents returned.  She nudges for him. In his mind Ivan says which part of him looks thrilled to her. Then the maids called for her saying Julia was throwing a fit for some reason. And she better go and check her. Ning Xi go and Ivan called from her behind but the butler stops him and pointed the door way out. Ivan gives the tea cup to the butler and walk by himself to the door.

      Ivan went back home and come running to his father. He was on the phone and he pull him.  He says he need to stand up for him on this one. It was about his son’s future, a major deal. Mr. Davis push him asking where he was earlier. And he quite the troublemaker. Mr. Davis says neither of those sisters want anything to do with him. And he still has the nerve to aske him to arrange a marriage. Ivan says he doesn’t care and if he doesn’t go, he’ll make sure the Davis name will end with him. Mr. Davis called him useless and always threatening his old man. He says before he told him to stay out of it. Ivan cannot find the words to answer back. Ivan says fine don’t go but if the Lopez come to break the engagement he must not agree. Mr. Davis says he really don’t want to lose this match. Mr. Davis says if he like Ning Xi he goes and chase her himself. Aren’t he being the king of shameless persistence. Ivan says if shameless persistence worked, he has her by now. Mr. Davis asked him how long have he eyeing on her. Ivan says it was too long and he come back to the country just for her. And says to his father who want to see his grumpy face otherwise. Ivan even touches his father face. Mr. Davis call him little rascal looking for beating. Ivan says if he doesn’t want the Davis line die with him, he needs to help him out. Mr. Davis says go and get his own wife. Mr. Davis told hi to get out. Before going out he bleeh to his father. Ivan subordinate was waiting for him in the door asking they we’re leaving and looks like they are homeless again. Ivan says what’s the muttering anywhere good enough to sleep. His subordinate asked what about that thing he asked to them to do is still on. Ivaan says forget it just keep an eye on those old geezers in the Lopez family. He asked if they we’re not helping. Ivana says that is Lopez family business he shouldn’t interfere beside with Ning Xi around now who needs him. The subordinate nod his head and say to himself looking that way his master was pretty useless after all and if he was the Lopez he wouldn’t take him as a live-in son-in-law either. Ivan looks at him and he just smile worriedly. Ivan told him to get lost.

       Back in the Lopez, Julia asked Ning Xi if she was been charmed by some man and abandoned her. Ning Xi, say she sent him away. Julia says that guy was full of tricks and silver-tongue. She must not fall for his lies. Then all the Lopez come back. Ning Xi say the two old codger cut losses and fled back to the Skynate turf. Mrs. Lopez asked by did she know.  Julia, say she investigate, the second son asked should they do now they’ve scurried abroad like a cowardly turtle. They cannot reach them from there. Mr. Lopez says take it slow. This gives them the perfect chance to clean out all their lackeys in the south city. The eldest son says the Sheldon’s are hosting a banquet tomorrow and sent them invitation specially requesting Ning Xi. Julia says why single out her sister. The second brother says probably just curious to meet her. But the eldest son says maybe other than that, they’re likely scheming to win Ning Xi over. Ning Xi analyzing on her mind that an alliance with the Sheldon wouldn’t be bad. Their mother says they have many eligible bachelors and Ning XI can take her pick. Julia says they’re all bunch of losers nothing worth choosing. The third son said the Sheldon boys are exceptional and how are they losers. Even adding to Julia, she staying single is fine but don’t drag Ning Xi into it. Ning Xi cannot help smiling. Julia continues as if they could ever deserve her sister. The only one who is worthy for her sister was, but before she can say another word Ning Xi hold her hand and stop her. Ning Xi then say she and her eldest brother will check it out. Mrs. Lopez say to his son that the banquet will be crowded and need to take care of his sister. Don’t let some creep trick her. Then Julia says to Ning Xi she must protect their eldest brother.

    In the living room when Julia was alone the butler come because she called for him. And says follow Ning Xi unconditionally no need to asked question and he will understand in the right time. The butler was uncertain but he agrees. Julia also says tomorrow he need to visit the Seven Phoenix and all their operation will collaborate with them and as for the rest cut ties if he can. The butler says isn’t that too risky. Julia said just do as what she says and it’s a guaranteed win. Then the butler say he will go tomorrow to discuss. Julia says just drop her sister’s name. The butler wonders why Ning Xi’s name. Julia just nods her head.

    In the Night owl Ivan was with his subordinated he says when their influence was reaching the South city the person who first notice was Ning Xi. Then Ivan says it was the time to reveal his true identity. Then he says maybe he got the chance. Then Ivan phone rings. It was his father. When he answers the phone, he asked if his father was begging him to come back already. Ivan says say something nice so he can consider coming back. But his father just said that the Sheldon banquet was tomorrow, Ivan says he will not be going. His father says it’s fine but he heard Ning Xi will be there too and suit himself. His father even called him brat. Before Ivan can say anything again his father cut the call. He looks at his subordinate and says that was his chance. Then he smile.

     At the banquet the old madame Sheldon receive them. She was sitting with her crane. She asked them to come closer so she can have a closer look. The eldest son introduces Ning Xi as his sister. Ning Xi greet her politely. Old madame say she look like her mother and a bit of her grandmother. And just by looking at her make her heart warm. She told Ning XI not to be shy and visit her often. To keep her company and if trouble arise, she will stand up for her. Ning Xi show her gratitude. The old madame asked them to go in and the banquet was starting with the youngsters and all are gathered there. The siblings went in. Upon entering the siblings started to hear some of the visitors gossiping about the Lopez. They say the Lopez nowhere to be seen and they even heard that Julia was badly injured so she probably skipping the event. One girl says look like that the Lopez girl only got pretty face. And meant to be a trophy wife. The man even says Ning Xi was also in trouble. They even called Julia as sharp-witted was ambushed and no way she escapes unscathed. And wonder how she last long. They even making a bet out of it. they laugh and drink. The eldest son was so angry and wanted to rush over but Ning Xi stop him. Says let them flap their gums and their words are nothing. And she doesn’t care what they say.

       The second young master was talking to his eldest brother says that the old madame probably want a Lopez-Sheldon alliance because she specially orders them to make a bond with Ning Xi properly. The eldest brother says with their family ties they’d never slight them. Then the second brother remember that the first brother was visit the Ning Xi recognition banquet. He asked if he meet Ning Xi. Then he says Ning Xi was completely stunning and wait for himself to see her. One girl notices Clark Lopez the eldest sone of the Lopez. Clark holds Ning Xi’s hand says he will introduce her to them. The boys who gossiping before say he was hiding from them. They even asked Ning Xi to join them sometimes. They are on call 24/7 and those gossiping says got sister same age at them at home and they hit it off. Ning Xi thought says these people switch faces faster than traffic lights. Then the Sheldon brothers come forward to introduce themselves to Ning Xi. Clark whisper to Ning Xi that all the Sheldon son was there and all have clean record. He asked Ning Xi to pick which one she like. And he arranges it. But Ning Xi says she was too young for that.

    Then some says the heir of the south come. The king of playboy was back. It was a rare sight and things are about to get lively. Ivan says don’t mind him and they just have fun. He will just wander around. One of the gossiper girls asked if he was there for the eldest miss of the Lopez. The other says look like Ivan was truly falling for her. Ivan goes directly to Ning Xi saying they met again. And they didn’t finish their conversation last time. He if they can step outside and chat. It happens he have something to tell her. Ning Xi says to her ming who allowed him to call by her name. then Ivan suddenly called Mr. Lopez. Clark turned around and Ivan suddenly hold Ning Xi’s hand to bring her to the garden. Clark tries to follow Ning Xi but was stop by Ivan’s men. Sheldon’s brother said that Ivan was definitely after Ning Xi, that little stunt he pulled earlier was like marking his territory. Second brother say that the Davis and Lopez already have a marriage arrangement. That’s mean they doesn’t have that luck.

   In the garden Ning Xi shook off Ivan’s hand saying men and women should keep their distance. It’s inappropriate for him to hold her hands. Ivan says sorry that was presumptuous of him and next time he will ask her permission first. Ning Xi says if he thinks there will be next time. But Ivan answer can’t a man dream. Ning Xi laugh at him. And says he just called her by her name why the sudden change of address.  Ivan says no change at all. He will call her whatever she like. Ning Xi says she never give him permission. I van says she should thank him if he didn’t pull her away, she still be stuck with those young masters and misses. And it was much more peaceful there. So much peaceful. Then Ning Xi said she must thank him. Ivan nods his head. Ning Xi says she not even blaming her for ruining her chance with the Sheldon brothers and he call that a favor. Ivan asked what chance. Ning Xi, say he interrupted her chat with them. Ivan says what there to chat about with them. Don’t tell him she fancies one of them. Ning Xi said she considering it. Ivan was shocked and cannot say anything. Ning Xi continue to say that the eldest Sheldon was steady and reliable, the second was gentle and kind a real charmer. Ivan says it just their façade. They faking it. then he says if that’s what she like he can be anyone she wanted. Ning Xi look at Ivan and slowly come nearer to him. Ivan stands like a statue and he can hear his own hear beat beating so loud. Then Ning Xi asked while looking at him if they met somewhere before. She keeps spotting his face then Ivan started to move his face saying yes because he was her destined boyfriend. Ning Xi rolled her eyes saying one more word and she will be gone. She was about to go when Ivan stops her saying about the arrange marriage thing. Ning Xi sign him to stop and say her family already scouting new fiancée candidates for her. Ivan says no way he was the only one she going to marry and what kind of nobodies are the Sheldon’s. Ning Xi asked what about his dear Julia. They are childhood sweetheart. Ivan says what childhood sweetheart and does not frame him for that. Ivan says childhood pals can’t beat fate’s match. Ning Xi asked him to give him one reason by she will choose him. Ivan says he will treat her like a royalty, spoil her and her word is a law. His houses, cars all will be in her name even their children can take her surname too. and she will marry into her family. Ning Xi laugh asking if he even hearing himself, the Davis century-old legacy no way that his father let him do that. Ivan says dead serious and one more thing he was the Night Owl. Before he can finish what, he was saying someone come calling Him saying forget about midnight snacks the two young miss was fighting who deserve him in the banquet hall. Ivan says to Ning Xi that he has nothing to do that. Ning Xi says his harem was in flame aren’t he going to check. Ivan asked what hare. The other man pulled him saying it was in chaos. Ning Xi left laughing.

      Inside the banquet hall the two girls are fighting they pulling each other hair and claiming their selves as Ivan Davis fiancée. One says Ivan asked her for moon-gazing the other night. Everyone was saw it as amusement. When Ivan come seeing the scene he thought that the heaven was against him. He angrily asked them to stop asking who the heck they are. The actor hired by the Sheldon’s he asked. He says their acting skills was so lousy and asked them to get out. The two girls pretended crying. Some were asking what was wrong with Ivan today. Being so rude to the ladies. One girl say it must be because Ning Xi was around. And he just putting on an act. Then the two Sheldon went to her side when they so her coming from the garden. The eldest says that the two women earlier almost to blow over Ivan saying what an embarrassing spectacle. The second Sheldon says Ivan’s temper was awful and says who knows might turn violent after marriage. Definitely not husband material the eldest Sheldon added. Then Ivan turns around and says if he asking for, He deliberately hide on Ning Xi’s back saying he wan t to hit him right in front of Ning Xi. Then Ivan called his men to take away that two girls who still pretend crying. Saying he has no idea where these nobodies crawled from. Ning Xi just look at the Sheldon and went back to the garden. When Ivan turns around Ning Xi was nowhere to be seen. He turns to the eldest Sheldon asking where his Ning Xi go. Where he hides her. Then the eldest Sheldon answer smugly what he meant by his Ning Xi. Saying that the engagement isn’t even settled yet. Ivan reaches his collar and saying cut the crap and tell where she was. The eldest Sheldon say she was pissed off and gone. Ivan run to follow her. After he went out the eldest Sheldon says a deadbeat like Ivan after marriage he was doomed to be henpecked.

       Ning Xi went to the other side of the garden where she saw Old Madame Sheldon sitting alone and having a tea. Ning Xi greet her and asked why she was their sitting alone. Old madame Sheldon say when the young folks gathering an old woman like her shouldn’t intrude. And let them have fun. Then she asked by Ning Xi was there. Asking is she was not enjoying herself in the party or did her two rascals grandson fail to take care of her. Ning Xi says no and they are just too enthusiastic and she need a breather so she stepped out for some air. Then the old lady says perfect timing to keep an old lady like her a company for a chat. Just when Ning Xi about to sip a tea she hears a kunai throw to her direction. She throws a teacup to block it. The old lady asked what was going on. Ning Xi say there was a stray cat just now. Trying to come closer so she threw something to shoo it away. The old lady why there will be a stray cat. How could be there a stray cat in Sheldon’s estate. The   there was someone come rushing with a long knife. He went straight to the old woman. Ning Xi hold his hand and knock him out. Two more people come. They saw their men knock unconscious on the ground and when they saw there was another woman aside from the old lady they run back. The old woman was so scared and she almost cannot talk from the shock. Ning Xi try to calm her asked the old lady if she was not scared. The old madame says why she won’t be scared. She thanking Ning Xi that she was there. Never her thought that someone will take advantage of tonight banquet to break into the Sheldon’s. Ning Xi says it’s alright and it’s been handled now. He old lady asked who on earth are those people. Ning Xi says it was assassins. The old lady startled and pull down to the chair. Ning Xi says tonight they are many intruders and there must be a mole in her family. Ning Xi says it’s time to clean the house. The old lady says she understand and they hear a voice coming saying that there something happens to the old madame. And asked to go check on her. Ning Xi says she must go now and she cannot let her eldest brother saw her there. She told the old madame what happened there tonight please keep it between the two of them. The old madame nod her head and Ning Xi run away.

      When Ning Xi come back to the banquet hall there is something happening there to. She saw a man pinning on the ground. Then someone saw Ning Xi and pointed out that she was the mastermind behind all of those intruders. Clark come to Ning Xi side asking if she was okay. Ning Xi says she was fine. And asked what was happened. Then the man says that Ning Xi it was a perfect timing she show up right after when everything was over. One man added saying she were off getting the backup. And plotting against inside. Then another girl chime in saying she must recognize those men on the ground. Then Ning Xi say why should she know them. They girl continue saying those are her buddies. Then the man pinning on the ground called out her name saying now that the truth was out, she cannot live her brothers hanging. But Ning Xi question him who he was. The man says what now, she turning her back to them saying they grow up together in the slums and run with them for years. Anand don’t think returning to the Lopez make her some kind of a princess. Ning Xi in her thought some fake identity she made up and never thought someone would actually use it to fame her. The man insisted that tonight intrusion was her idea. Saying she told them to hit the Sheldon for a big score and if they go down, she will be going down too. Clark asked if she really know them. Ning Xi says no. but the first man says she caught red-handed and what was her excuse now.  He even added don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Then the second man says she put on this act of class and grace who knows she was this kind of person. They girls says coming from that place rotten to the core and the Lopez polished her up nice. Ning Xi thought this whole setup tonight was to ruin her reputation. Sabotage the Davis-Lopez alliance. Even get the old madame killed. Turn Sheldon’s into sworn enemies. The Lopez would be left defenseless. Suffering huge losses. Clark slaps that woman. Saying how dare she frame her sister like that. Saying she’s dead looking for trouble. Ning Xi says to her brother not to get mad first. And let her handle that. The eldest Sheldon says if Ning Xi has anything else to say, Ning Xi says yes, she has. Then she faces the pinned man saying he was the inside man in the Sheldon family. The man says yes. Then Ning Xi continue saying as everyone knows that is her first time at the Sheldon estate. She was not familiar at all with the layout of their estate let alone having the means to sneak people in. the second Sheldon say that make sense. Then the pinned man says obviously there’s a traitor in the Sheldon too. working with her to coordinate from inside and out. Then the second Sheldon says what was he spouting nonsense. The pinned man says he don’t believe him then he turns to Ning Xi saying she went to see the old madame. Saying by that time the old madame was probably dead because of Ning Xi. It was Ning Xi who hit her. The second Sheldon asking what happened to his grandma. Saying that is Sheldon territory her grandmother couldn’t be in danger. Then someone shout that the old madame was in trouble. The second Sheldon wanted to go and see but Ning Xi stopped him and said be calm. And he was lying. Then Ning XI asked again the pinned man how can he be so certain that the old madame is already dead. Unless this was his plan all along. Trying to pin the blame on her. But the pinned man insisted that this was their joint scheme and now she was denying it. Clark say words are cheap asking for his evidence. The pinned man says don’t believing on   him the go check the old hag ‘s been dead for a while. The crowd started whispering. The first man says Ning Xi was so vicious. Ning Xi says the old madame Sheldon was alive and well. Then they hear the old madame voice saying who’s cursing her to die. The pinned man got shock and scared seeing the old madame Sheldon walking to the crowd.

      The old madame says this old lady isn’t that easy to kick the bucket. Then the pinned man says how come she was not harmed. The old madame says why so eager to see her in trouble. Asking what was his game. The old madame says there were indeed assassins sneaking in trying to take her out but they’ve been dealt with. The old madame asked to spill it. who was the mastermind. Then Ning Xi to the old madame to watch out for someone who silencing her. Clark hears what Ning Xi whisper to the old lady. The pinned man says what mastermind. The old lady restored saying why he won’t talk. The old madame second son look at the pinned man. The pinned man asked if he talk will she let him go. Old madame says she keep her words. As long as he named the mastermind. She won’t hold it against him. The one waiter signal by the second son throws kunai. Ning Xi push the old madame a bit and pointed out the waiter and asked to grab him. The waiter was caught and bring him in front of the crowd. The old madame come closer to take a look of that man. The old madame says his second son man from the institute. Her second son suddenly says he doesn’t know him. Then Ning Xi says the second master was trying to silence her.  Ning Xi look at the pinned man and say still not confessing then the pinned man suddenly gets up and rush over to the second master saying he was set up by him. But before he reaches the second master he was stopped by a bodyguard. Then the second master asked Ning XI what nonsense she was spouting. When did he ever then he stopped and asked id anyone see the hidden weapon. It all her words against his. Saying she was framing by her. Then Ning Xi says he was getting desperate. The second master lost words but asked who can prove he did it. saying she convicted him the moment she spoke. Asking if she was sure she was not leading him on. Ning Xi says she just seized his moment of panic to provoke him. Ning Xi added that the second master already losing his temper. The second master was angrily pointed Ning Xi. The old madame spoke that Ning Xi was Sheldon benefactor and mind his tone over her. Then Clark says the Lopez will uncover the truth within three days and give the Sheldon an answer. But until then no ones get to slander his sister with baseless accusations.

     Clark says his sister had quite a shock today, so taking her home and won’t be staying any longer. But Ning Xi stop him and hold for a few seconds. Says she want to know the truth too and wait a little longer. The Ivan comes with his men. Then Ivan says why they mess with her of all people. He gives them to his men. The second Sheldon son was shaking from fear.  Then Ivan says now that everyone was there let’s lay out the evidence. Then pointed to the second master to get him something to gawk at. Ivan men show the photo of the second master brother-in-law. The old madame asked him if he have anything to say. He says what does this can prove anything it just a photo and it’s all fabricated. Then Ivan says oh, it fabricated huh then his subordinate gives him a bunch of document proof of the Sheldon’s asset transfers. Ivan throws him the papers and asks to take a look. Then asked Ning Xi if it was pretty impressive. Ning Xi just says not bad. Ivan was over the moon after praising by Ning Xi. The old madame slaps her second son calling him backstabbing traitor. She asked him to get out from there. And he will face the family rules. The second son says this is all her speculation. Pure conjecture. Asking where was the solid evidence that proves he was the mastermind. Asking if ever she trusted him a little. The second son then says his father always played favorites since he was a kid. Then the old madame says he asking even more damn proof. The old madame says fine but mark her word once she finds concrete evidence tying him to all of that he won’t get off easy. Then asked the body guard to take him away and lock him out. Then the old madame asked apology to everyone and hope to forgive the poor hospitality. Then the first man says with such a major incident in her family they should probably take their leave now. The second man agree and says a few traitors in the family are one thing but how dare they smear Ning Xi’s name. he even says to investigate it thoroughly and give Miss Lopez justice she deserves. But Ning Xi say don’t rush the Sheldon’s mess is settled but her’s was not.

      The old lady says about her second son they will look into it. As for the slum folks it will leave it to her. The Ivan called for the old madame saying he got something there about her second son business partner files. Asked if she care to look at. The old madame says how generous Ivan was. Asked what he wanted. Ivan, say he doesn’t want anything in return. He just offering a gift. Then says husband and wife are one since Ning Xi helping the Sheldon so much it’s only right for him to contribute. Hearing this Ning Xi pinch her forehead and Clark adjust his eyeglasses. Old madame receive the document and thank Ivan and she went out. What’s the Lopez family playing at they are guest there says the first man. They cannot detain them that was Sheldon’s territory. The second man added that it was not the Logan call to make. And that is nothing to do with them. Ning Xi says ladies and gentlemen no need to panic genuine guests may leave freely but two rats snuck in if they don’t root them out none shall have peace. Ning Xi was waiting but no one’s confessing. Then Ning Xi say fine she has all the time in the world. Then the girls asked who was that and step forward and they dragging them down. The second girls says if the wanted to survived in the south city confess now. Only cross the Sheldon and Lopez get expose later and dead to the entire elite circle. The two man was shaking from fear. Ning Xi says if nobody talks, they play a little game she went to the pinned man earlier who was shaking on the floor. Ning Xi says he called her vulgar earlier a wicked criminal. Ivan saw smiling in the corner watching Ning Xi. The pinned man says he just talking nonsense, Ning Xi interrupt him and she continue to say but there the thing she hold grudges then says final three seconds. The two men was sweating from fears in the back of the crowd. Ning Xi started to counted. The two men step forward kneel on the ground and asked Ning Xi to stop counting. Then Ning Xi says the rats was caught and the rest area free to go. The old madame who still standing in the corner says in her mind that Ning Xi gives her creeps.

     Ning Xi then turn to Ivan barrowing a knife. Clark was looking at Ning Xi. Ivan gives him the knife. Went to the man pinned in the ground pull his hair up and says such a foul mouth might as well rip that tongue out. Ivan cough at the corner. The pinned man begging Ning Xi to spare him. Admitting that he was wrong. Ning Xi slap him with a knife and aske who sent him. Ning Xi being impatience says stubborn as a mule she stabs him in the shoulder. Clark cannot believe on what he was seeing. Ning Xi says to him it was fine and don’t worry. Then Ivan says her good girl act is crumbling. But Ning Xi says she don’t care what others think. Then she stretches her hand again toward Ivan. Asking for another knife. Ivan says last round. Clark was just scratching his head while looking at Ivan. Ning Xi says on the pinned man on last chance asking who was behind all of this. He still hesitates to talk she up the knife and about to stab his head and says he will talk. Then asked his brother to take him for interrogation. He asked his men to take him. Then Ning Xi face to the rats. Pointing at the knife to the person who says that the real culprit then pointed to the second man saying he says she was rotten to the core. But the two was denying it. Then she pointed the knife with the two girls beside. The first girl says her bad her mouth trash and stated to slap her own self. While saying she was messed up. Ning Xi said next time it won’t be easy. Then asked all to scram. The Ivan say future wifey seems your good girl persona really gone.

      They all went back. Ivan was following the sibling and he asked Ning Xi to walk her out.  Then Clark says was he invisible there and said Julia reminded him before they left that no man gets close to Ning Xi. Not even him. Then Ning Xi act pitifully and nod her head. Ivan called Clark’s brother-in-law and said isn’t that a bit too harsh. Clark says his sister doesn’t want to see him. Then Ivan says let him says one word to Ning Xi just one word. Clark agrees and says hurry up. Then Ivan asked Ning Xi if she want to meet the boss of the Night Owl Shadow. Ning Xi asked how he track his moves. Ivan says in the south city no intel slips past him. He says tomorrow at 8 in the evening VIP suite at the seaside hotel.

       In the place where the two old codgers were hiding, they talked about what happen in the Sheldon’s banquet. Mr. Woods says it didn’t work. Why still no update. Benedict says maybe they’re still tied up. Then one of their men come and says they are in trouble. And says all the three operations two was shocked and says impossible and how it was happened. Where they slip up. Bernard says they cannot just sit tight. They need to get stir more chaos for them. At the Lopez, Ning Xi and her mother was sitting on the living room she asked her about the Sheldon boys if she fancy either of them. Ning Xin says both are nice. Mrs. Lopez says they are nice indeed and she told Ning Xi to spend more time with them. When Ning Xi went back to her room, Julia was waiting. Julia, say they dare to mess to Lopez and telling Ning Xi to raid their den. Ning Xi says deal and they should tell their parents. Julia says no and they handle that undercover. Ning Xi was amused with her. Then Julia says if she can spare her some allowance. Ning Xi their give her already. But Julia says she was loaded. Ning Xi just smile and stand up, went to her drawer and give her a card wroth a billion and asked her to go wild. Julia was so happy receiving the card. Ning Xi just laugh of Julia’s silliness. In the place where Bernard hiding he make a call saying to execute the plan b and he want the Lopez in chaos.

      The next day as what Ivan told Ning Xi she went into the seaside hotel. A staff come to Ning Xi saying that the leader was inside waiting for her. Ning Xi asked the staff how Shadow know that she was coming. The staff say there nothing in the south city he doesn’t know. Ning Xi went in. Inside Shadow wearing mask, he was drinking wine and when Ning Xi come, he slowly turns around. While saying the infamous leader of the Seven Pheonix was actually the eldest miss of the Lopez. And heard she was looking for him. Then Ning Xi says last time they fight and it was a draw and she was itching for a rematch. Then Shadow asked if she had a crush on him. He comes closer to Ning Xi’s face. Ning Xi keep looking at him and suddenly she took off his mask. It was too late for Shadow to react. His face was been seen by Ning Xi. Then Ning Xi says she know it was him. Ning XI say playing games with her pretending to be the leader of the Night Owl. Ning Xi slap him and walk away. She didn’t hear him when he says he was really Shadow. The staff come asking if they should stop her. Ivan says no.

   When Ning Xi returned to her room she lay down on her bed and receive a called from Ethan. He says that he dug up something wild. Ning Xi says impatiently to split it out. He said the Ivan Davis has ties with every south city faction. Even in the underworld. All the thugs dance to his tune.  Those playboy rumors were all staged by him. And who knows he might be brewing something big. Ning Xi thinking if he was really the Night Owl leader Shadow. But his face doesn’t match to Shadow profile. Ning Xi asked to dig up Ivan’s overseas background. Especially if he has any encounter with her. The call was ended and she keep thinking. Ivan subordinate says he was running around at the Sheldon banquet but the Lopez didn’t treat him well either asking if it was worth it. Ivan says it was worth every bit. The subordinate then asked from them to work and why leave loose ends. Ivan laughs saying loose end how else she will notice by Ning Xi. The other subordinate whisper that their boss was madly lovestruck and that was hopeless case. Ivan kicks his chair in the car saying he doesn’t know better and just drive.  In the Lopez mansion, the whole family was sitting in the living room. Clark was tapping his wrist watch they are waiting for his uncle. The father says a man at his thirties still get lost. Then someone say he was there.  Someone comes with gifts on hands.

       Thomas says he brought give for his nephews and nieces and he carry it with him self to show his sincerity. Everyone was waiting to see what gift he brought for them. Thomas then looks at Ning Xi he says her parents talk about her all the time since she was come back. Such a clever and lively girl. Ning Xi stand up and says hello to him. He gives her most of the gift he brought and he even give her am ATM card saying pocket money from him. And buy whatever she fancies. Julia says to him what was he sneaking around and asked for his gift. Ning Xi and the others were just smiling. Then, Thomas picked another gift and gives it to Julia, he says how he can forget her gift. He asked how was his injury.  She says her wound was almost healed. Mr. Lopez says seems his business was doing well lately for him to spent so lavishly. Thomas says he come back just for some fun. Mrs. Lopez says house feels livelier with everyone around. And it was too bad that the two codgers ran off leaving that mess behind.  Mr. Lopez says they’ve got company secret, push them too far and things blow up. Thomas says he cannot help much but cash will not be an issue. Thomas was Mr. Lopez youngest brother. Mr. Lopez, they don’t need help just keep Ning Xi and Julia entertained. Julia says unlike her, stuck at home and added damn those bastards. Thomas says to Ning Xi they will go on South City tomorrow. Ning Xi says it sound great but she promised to thanks the Davis and asked her uncle Thomas to join her. Julia says Ivan is a trouble and don’t fall for his tricks. Thomas agree says it was perfect he will catch up with his friend they Ning Xi was there.

    Ivan was nervously waiting for Ning Xi. When she comes Ivan walk toward her saying she finally come then he noticed Tomas was walking behind Ning Xi he awkwardly says hi to him. Then grab Ning Xi Hands saying he show Ning Xi around first and ran before even Thomas can say a word. When they in the garden Ning Xi told Ivan to let go of her hands. Ivan reluctant to let go of her hand. Ivan says sorry and it won’t happen again. Ning Xi cross her hand in front and asked why he drag her there. Ivan scratches his neck saying he was serious. Deadly serious. Seriously want to tell her not to hod off their engagement. Ning Xi asked for the reason. Ivan asked for a few months to prove it. He even added, she kills and he’ll hand her a knife.  Her torch, he’ll pour the gas. Ning Xi was laughing on the corny things Ivan was saying. Ning Xi says when did she says she want to kill or burn things, saying she was a proper lady. Ivan laughs   to saying fine   he got it. her words are the law. But Ning Xi says he won’t give him anytime. Ivan looks hurt and cannot say any words.

       Ning Xi look at him and continue. Saying it was depended on when he can convince her family. Ivan cannot believe what Ning Xi says. Shocked was rewritten on his face. Ivan scream from happiness. Asked if what she said was true. Ning Xi nod her head. Ivan was so overwhelmed and cannot say anything from happiness. Ning Xi says this make him so happy she jokingly called him pathetic. Ivan says if she allows, he will be her loyal dog forever. Then Ning Xi extend her hand toward Ivan saying accompany he for the scenery. This scene was seen why the two servant who was passing by they are smiling while shaking their heads. Before they can Ning Xi’s phone ring. It was Julia asking her to come back. And stop hanging with the “stubborn mule”. Ning Xi says alright she will be coming back. Ning Xi told Ivan that Julia was easy to please specially if he helped her big time. Ivan gets what was Ning Xi means. He asked if it was the codgers who hurt her. Returned to their nest. Ivan says leave it to him then he gestures a hand cut on the neck. Ning Xi nod her head and go.

       Back on the Davis house. Mr. Davis Pull Ivan to sit down. He asked Ivan how was Ning Xi if she views him better now. He called his own father useless. Then Mr. Davis says how he can entertain them in such short period of time. I van asked what else he could do. Her sister came to steal the spotlight. He cannot compete. Mr. Davis says can he be little more shameless. Then Ivana says next time. Mr. Davis he was his father and he was grown so much yet he never said a kind word to him. What’s with the acting like a quail in front of Ning Xi. Ivan looks at his father then says if he wants to hear his story. Then he shameless asked for five million and he will tell the details. The father who was big gossiper took his phone and sent the money to his account saying he already sent and what he waiting for he already received the money. Ivan act dramatically then the father snapped him saying he better come clean to him or he will go cancel the engagement with the Lopez right now. Then Ivan asked if he still remember when he was just twelve years old. Mr. Davis says aren’t he was playing with those he so called friends and accidentally dug up someone’s ancestral grave.  Then Ivan says what was nonsense he was spouting. Asking if that was only on his head. Asking if he care for him at all and asked if he was really his child. Mr. Davis says stop changing the subject. Then Ivan continued he says during that time he was rebellious and ran away from home for three days. Mr. Davis pour tea on the cup and drink saying he think that was really happen. Ivan says the timing was bad, he didn’t want to worry him so he keeps it to himself. But those three days he didn’t really ran away he was kidnapped. Mr. Davis tea cup falls on the floor stand up and asked who kidnapped him. Ivan asked what he doing and asked him to sit down and says it all in the past no need to freak out. Ivan even asked what’s wrong with him if he was listening or not. Then Ivan continues he asked if he remember how his great grandfather died. Mr. Davis says yes. Ivan said he killed him. Mr. Davis asked how old Ivan back then. Ivan called him as disgraceful old codger and says death was too good for him. He only targeted him as a child. Ivan says he doesn’t want him dead but the thing was after he was kidnapped and was safely rescued by his savoir. His investigation showed he poisoning her mother for ages. Her early death and his brother’s congenital frailty were all his doing. Mr. Davis cannot believe. He says he never noticed and the clan they all claimed they die from illness. Ivan said because they’re all dirty and the evidence was with him. Their teeth were smashed and they had to swallow it. All these years he helped solve the messes for him. Then, Ivan says thank you for arranging his childhood betrothal. And if someday he got Alzheimer he swears he won’t abandon his father he says jokingly. Mr. Davis called him little rascal and says Ivan biting the hand that feed him. Ivan asked how it was biting. Saying his son has serious skills. He stands up and about to go. Mr. Davis try to stop him and asked where he was going. Ivan says it’s none of his business. Mr. Davis thought when Ivan went out, playing smart might bring home a daughter in law.

      In the bar, Ning Xi was talking to his Uncle Thomas if he really planning to introduce her to those good-for-nothing friends of him. But Thomas says it’s mainly her parents him assigned a small task. And figure out bring her along to have some fun. Ning Xi asked what kind of task. Thomas says it was related to family business. Her parents mentioned it before they didn’t want her to but get involve on this but later, they realize you’re quite knowledgeable so they asked him to mentor her more. Thomas added that she will get to learn more as they go. Then Ning Xi says she will just wait for him. The group of older men come and one of them asked Thomas who was the young lady beside him. Thomas introduced her to them saying she was his grandniece. One of them bring his son saying he bring him to do some errands for him. Asked Ning Xi if she can accompany him and it will be boring to listening to them old people. Then other says he was intentionally bringing him there. The other also says he never bring his son whenever they are having meeting only now. Thomas asked Ning Xi what she wanted, to go or stay. Ning Xi say she will step out for some fresh air. And they can carry on to what they need to do.

     After she went outside her phone ring it was Ethan saying in the next few days, she needs to be careful he notices more people are coming in the south city lately and more competitors on missions. Not sure if they are targeting her. Ning Xi says they don’t have what it takes to track her down. They might after her identity as eldest miss Lopez not as her true identity in the underworld. Then one man come to Ning Xi saying he had no idea that South city had such a stunning beauty asked if she was Ning Xi Lopez. The man introduced himself he was the son of his Uncle Thomas he mentions earlier before going out. Not to be rude Ning Xi says hi. The man says if she was interested, he can show her around. Then his phone ring asking where he was there someone making trouble and he need there. He apologized to Ning Xi saying there was an issue outside and he need to excuse himself. But Ning Xi says wait and what to see the commotion. While the are walking in the room Ning Xi phone ring saying she need to watch out some groups are heading to her location. Then Ning Xi told the man she cannot stick for the show. She needs to go back first. She went to the room where his uncle and the others are but they are not there anymore. then a group of men come some holding a bat some holding big knives. Ning Xi was calm saying it quite a crowd guess the bounty on her head must be hefty. Ning Xi says why rushing to their doom. Ning Xi said she hate to hurt anyone but since they are there but not sent them to meet the reaper. They all attacking Ning Xi but their every attack was avoided by her. In the end she defeated them all.  The door suddenly open, he saw that everyone was laying on the floor and Ning Xi was standing on the middle of them. He says he was glad that he was okay, escape and unharmed. Ning Xi asked what he meant by that. He says right after she left, they got a sword that she was been taken. They claimed to have kidnapped her gave them a location and half an hour to scrape together a billion ransom or else they will killed her. Then Ning Xi says if her uncle went solo chasing those thugs. He said yes, he moves too fast and they old-timer couldn’t even react. Later they dispatched half of their men to back him up but no clue what’s happening now. Then Ning Xi says the club was in trouble too. some troublemakers showed up She said he should take the people back to handle it and says leave it to her.

      Ning Xi went to the location that the thug said with her motorcycle. She saw lot of people was sweeping the road. One middle age woman come to her saying she haven’t seen her around there before. Asking if she come to find someone in their village. Ning Xi says yes, she comes there to find someone.  She asked if she saw anyone suspicious around there. The middle age woman says suspicious folks. Strangers rarely come to their village. But she says the old man son on her next door brought back a friend. Might be she looking for. She asked what his friend look like she says a man in his 30’s or 40’s quite handsome and she didn’t notice much else. Ning Xi says it was definitely him. Then, Ning Xi asked if she don’t mind to bring her there. The woman agrees and told Ning Xi to follow her. Ning Xi walk casually while observing the people around her.  She telling Ning Xi to speed up and the house was just ahead. Ning Xi asked why everyone cleaning and if something going on. The woman says it was the village chief orders they just obey. Ning.  Xi says so quite not even kids playing. The woman says kids are at school they’ll be noisy by evening. Ning Xi says really and reminds the woman that it was Saturday. Some men they pass was started to quietly following Ning Xi behind. The woman lost composure in a while but recover saying they have their own school in the village. And have weekend classes too.

       The woman stops, and Ning Xi stop to she asked by she stop and if there we’re there already. The woman turn smiling says how amusing never thought the Lopez would produce a naïve little lamb like her. Waltzing into the village alone, believing every word she said people behind her start laughing. Ning Xi still pretending asked what they are talking about because she cannot get it. the woman said of course they are kidnapping her to blackmail the Lopez. The man says young one is easier to grab, so soft and delicate. Then they have fun with her before returning to the Lopez and they start laughing. Ning Xi pretend to scared and fragile asking what they are trying to do while she holding her clothes tightly saying her uncle was there too. asking where they take him. Then the woman says, if she was looking for Thomas Lopez probably already hot his limbs chopped of by. Serves him right for double-crossing them. The woman continues saying one Lopez is enough to threaten the Lopez. And she was just fine. Ning Xi in shaking voice asked where they take him. One man says the village ain’t that big where else could they hide. Then one started to attacked Ning Xi with a knife but she holds his hand and the knife was stab on him. She ran and they we’re shocked woman told the other to catch her. The woman called someone saying Ning Xi was not a pushover, she even harmed one of her men and slip away. She says finished the job and don’t let her interfere. In inside the house the man ended the called and says to Thomas that he hears everything. He says his niece was a quite something actually knows martial arts. The man continues saying who knows she might bust in there any second to save him. The man says bet his hope getting up. Thomas says she won’t come but the Lopez shadow will. They never fail and when they arrive none of them will escape. The other man says don’t waste his time and finished him already. The first man says in the next life try not being born as Lopez then he stabs his with a knife right that moment the door open and it show Ning Xi she saw the knife stab Thomas and she kick the man who stabbing her uncle.  She told to her uncle to hang on and her team was coming. Just in a few second Ethan come rush coming.

      Ethan apologizes for being late. Ning Xi asked if all the member of the Seven Phoenix was there. Ethan says they’re all outside the village and surrounded the place. They flight their way in. Ning Xi to Ethan to stay and keep watch and asked to patch up Thomas wound first. And send her to the Lopez private hospital for surgery. Ning Xi close the door and when outside. People are coming. She asked them who was behind in this incident. Who ordered them to do it. The woman was acting the leader of the group called her little brat. She thought it was the Lopez shadow guards. She says just a hand of them and dares to challenge them. But Ning Xi says no need for them. Ning Xi says she herself was enough. The man says forget if she was some eldest miss or not just finish her off. Ning Xi says they are not local from south city. This village was seized by forced. The woman says so what if they do. They come for this big job of course they make preparations. Overing their tracks that’s just the basics. Ning Xi asked what happened to the original villagers. The woman says they took care of them couldn’t leave them around to expose them. Then she laughs. Ning Xi say then they are really deserve to die. Many men in black with a gun rush coming in. And surrounded them. The woman asked Ning Xi which fraction are they from. Where they come from. Why haven’t they heard of her in the south city before. Ning Xi just order keep two people alive for interrogation and the rest eliminate them all. The woman and her men were shaking from fear.

       In the Lopez private hospital Ning Xi already change her clothes and waiting outside the operating room. The siblings come rushing asking if she was not hurt.  Ning xi says she was fine but it was her fault she made their uncle worried that’s why he got framed and got seriously injured. Clark says it’s nothing if she hurt don’t hide it from them.  Ning Xi says no matter what today incident we’re because of Crowclaw gang or two codgers they need to deal with them as soon as possible. The siblings nod their head and Julia says cannot wait for that. But Ning Xi says today incident don’t tell their parents yet. And says why not sneaking abroad first. Then Julia to their brother to leave it to the two of them that. She and Ning Xi will join a tour group. The two them flight to go oversea. They went to the North Star city. When they reach Julia asked Ning Xi what was the first step. She shakes her and called saying he become bolder now and dare to keep her waiting. The other person on the line says it was her fault but she decided last minute to come there. He was really tied up. He says he already told the guards just head straight in. she says if she finds out that he was slacking off she won’t mind relocating his head then cut off the call. The man come running toward them saying sorry he was late. Julia looks at Ning XI saying quite the VIP treatment even got the butler greeting them.

         Julia and Ning Xi went in a banquet. The venue was decorated with lots of white rose. One of the girls says what a romantic set up and if it was arranged by a young heir. The one man says the highlight is there today and quite a feast for the eyes. The girl says this must be a confession. Wonder which lucky lady is so m blessed. A man come running with a bouquet on his hand. Says that was from their young heir sending her flower. Ning Xi receive the flower. Julia says they’re done for and he was really there for her. Then someone touch her shoulder.  She turns but Ivan when on her other side. When she turns again Ivan wave his hand to her. The other girl notices who he was. He was really the young heir of the Caspian gang. Julia cannot believe that it was Ivan Davis.

          Julia says why it was him. Then Ning Xi says he was thew young heir of the Caspian gang and all this trouble just to mess with her. Ivan asked what she talking about. And says that was a surprise he carefully prepared for her. Ning Xi says so he was the playboy from the Davis family. Ivan says yes. Ning Xi added he also the leader of the Night Owl gang. Ivan says yes. Ning Xi continues saying he was the young heir of the biggest mafia. Ivans cannot answered directly he just said once he saves the head of Velleius family, he had no heir so he just happened to adopt him as his godson. Ning Xi says his life was quite something and asked if there anything he was not telling her. Ivan says no nothing more but Ning Xi throw the flower to him saying spit it out. Then Ivan says he was also her fiancée. Ning Xi turn around and Ivan suddenly kneel and asked if she will marry her. The crowd cheering said marry him repeatedly. Ning Xi playfully says no, Julia laugh. Ivan was shocked saying don’t rush to says no take a look at the engagement gifts that he prepared for her. First one the Crowcrawl gang has been completely wiped out. Julia and Ning Xi look at each other. The second, he clapped his hand and his men bring Mr. Woods. Julia was shocked saying he actually caught him. Ivan yes and he was for the eldest miss disposal. The third, Ivan was stopped by Julia before he can continue. Julia says the first two are already that huge the third must be she didn’t continue but she told her Ning Xi that she was really excited now. Ivan continues saying the third one he says he was willing to bring the Davis family, Night Owl gang and all assets of the Velleius family as a dowry to marry into her family. In the Davis mansion the old man suddenly sneeze saying why he have a bad feeling about it. Ning Xi was laughing. Then Julia says the sole heir of Davis for the           Julia says why it was him. Then Ning Xi says he was thew young heir of the Caspian gang and all this trouble just to mess with her. Ivan asked what she talking about. And says that was a surprise he carefully prepared for her. Ning Xi says so he was the playboy from the Davis family. Ivan says yes. Ning Xi added he also the leader of the Night Owl gang. Ivan says yes. Ning Xi continues saying he was the young heir of the biggest mafia. Ivans cannot answered directly he just said once he saves the head of Velleius family, he had no heir so he just happened to adopt him as his godson. Ning Xi says his life was quite something and asked if there anything he was not telling her. Ivan says no nothing more but Ning Xi throw the flower to him saying spit it out. Then Ivan says he was also her fiancée. Ning Xi turn around and Ivan suddenly kneel and asked if she will marry her. The crowd cheering said marry him repeatedly. Ning Xi playfully says no, Julia laugh. Ivan was shocked saying don’t rush to says no take a look at the engagement gifts that he prepared for her. First one the Crowcrawl gang has been completely wiped out. Julia and Ning Xi look at each other. The second, he clapped his hand and his men bring Mr. Woods. Julia was shocked saying he actually caught him. Ivan yes and he was for the eldest miss disposal. The third, Ivan was stopped by Julia before he can continue. Julia says the first two are already that huge the third must be she didn’t continue but she told her Ning Xi that she was really excited now. Ivan continues saying the third one he says he was willing to bring the Davis family, Night Owl gang and all assets of the Velleius family as a dowry to marry into her family. In the Davis mansion the old man suddenly sneeze saying why he have a bad feeling about it. Ning Xi was laughing. Then Julia says the sole heir of Davis for the three generation actually marrying into another family. Julia asked her sister what she can say. Ning Xi says no need for the dowry part but she’ll gladly accept the first two gifts she considered them to take but since it’s a marriage proposal this won’t do. Ning Xi took the flowers while saying pack Mr. Wood up and send him to the Lopez. Ivan asked what is that supposed to mean. Julia says she means then whispers to Ivan saying she said yes.  Ivan says just like that. Ning Xi says of course not that simple she added she don’t fancy useless men. Make the Night Owl fight the seven Phoenix in a proper showdown. Say win that band she will marry him. Ivan says it seems catching his future wife was really hard...

three generation actually marrying into another family. Julia asked her sister what she can say. Ning Xi says no need for the dowry part but she’ll gladly accept the first two gifts she considered them to take but since it’s a marriage proposal this won’t do. Ning Xi took the flowers while saying pack Mr. Wood up and send him to the Lopez. Ivan asked what is that supposed to mean. Julia says she means then whispers to Ivan saying she said yes.  Ivan says just like that. Ning Xi says of course not that simple she added she don’t fancy useless men. Make the Night Owl fight the seven Phoenix in a proper showdown. Say win that band she will marry him. Ivan says it seems catching his future wife was really hard...

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