My Ares Son-in-Law

As Jiang Yixiu listened to these cruel truths, her face became increasingly ugly, as if she was shrouded in a thick layer of haze.

Her eyes were filled with shock, anger and unwillingness, and her body was trembling slightly, as if at this moment, all the beliefs and cognitions she held on to were severely shattered.

She had suspected many people, those who seemed close but were strangers, those "friends" who were kind on the surface but secretly calculating. But Chen Ling, who had fought side by side with her and overcome countless difficulties, had never been on her list of suspects.

Now, this fact was like a bolt from the blue, and she couldn't accept it. The methods of the Prison Clan were too terrible. They could replace a person completely without making any sound, making it impossible to guard against them.

Jiang Yixue's heart was filled with self-blame and regret. She felt that she deserved it because of her negligence, which led to the current situation.

But what made her even more heartbroken was that she had implicated the innocent Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen, a man who had nothing to do with her, was dragged into this storm because of her. He should have had a peaceful and beautiful life, but because of her, he was in danger.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xiao, it's all my fault. I've implicated you." Jiang Yixiu's voice was low and hoarse. She let out a long sigh, as if she wanted to pour out all her pain and helplessness.

She slowly closed her eyes, tears falling from the corners of her eyes, dripping onto the cold ground, making a subtle and crisp sound. At this moment, she seemed to have accepted her fate and this cruel reality.

However, Chen Ling's sneer was like a sharp blade, piercing her heart fiercely. "Have you accepted your fate?" There was a hint of sarcasm and complacency in her voice, as if she was appreciating Jiang Yixue's despair and helplessness.

But Jiang Yixue did not answer, she just clenched her teeth tightly, not letting her vulnerability and despair be fully exposed. She knew that even at this moment, she could not give up hope, because as long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would fight to the end for Xiao Chen and herself.

Seeing that Jiang Yixiu stopped talking, Chen Ling curled up the corner of her mouth into a sneer, which contained complex emotions, including pride and disdain. Then she stopped talking, and the atmosphere fell into a dull and depressing silence.

Then, as if it was a trick of fate, Xiao Chen and Jiang Yixiu were ruthlessly taken to the deepest part of the hotel, a place they had never expected.

In the deepest part of the hotel, there is a dilapidated chemical plant, which seems to have been transplanted from a deserted industrial area. Rusty metal frames support the crumbling factory building, and the air is filled with a pungent chemical smell mixed with a rotten smell, which is nauseating.

There were various abandoned pipes and containers scattered on the ground, some of which were broken and oozing out unknown black liquids, emitting a suffocating smell. The walls were covered with mottled stains, as if silently telling the story of the former bustle and present desolation of this place.

In the abandoned chemical plant, the dim lights barely illuminated the road ahead, but more often than not, they cast shadows, making people feel depressed and uneasy. Jiang Yixue was roughly supported by Chen Ling, stumbling among the rusty pipes.

Her high heels made a creaking sound as they stepped on the debris-covered ground, and each step seemed extremely difficult. Her wrists were sore from being tied by the rope, but compared to the physical pain, the shock and pain in her heart were more unbearable for her.

Her consciousness had begun to blur, and her vision had become somewhat blurred, as if everything in front of her was covered with a layer of mist. However, the shock and pain in her heart became clearer and clearer, like a sharp knife, piercing her heart fiercely.

She couldn't understand why the partner she once trusted would betray her, and why she was in such a desperate situation. Her throat was dry, as if blocked by something, and she spoke with difficulty, her voice so weak that it was almost inaudible: "Why."

There was a tremor in her voice, as if she was questioning, or begging, but more of it was a deep sense of powerlessness.

When Chen Ling heard her voice, she just glanced at her coldly, with a sarcastic smile on her lips, but she didn't answer. Her eyes were full of indifference and contempt, as if she was looking at a worthless waste.

Jiang Yixiu's heart sank completely at this moment. She knew that she could no longer get any answers from Chen Ling, nor could she expect her mercy anymore.

Her mind was in a mess. The only clear thing was the pungent smell and the cold touch under her feet, reminding her how desperate her situation was.

"Why?" Jiang Yixue summoned up the courage to ask again, her voice trembling, as if she had used up all her strength. She stared at Chen Ling, trying to find a trace of familiarity in her eyes, even if it was just a little bit of trust and warmth.

Chen Ling sneered, a sarcastic arc appeared at the corner of her mouth, and her eyes were full of indifference and contempt.

Her voice was cold and sharp, like a sharp knife, piercing Jiang Yixue's heart fiercely: "Boss Jiang, do you think I am really willing to be your dog?"

As she spoke, she pulled Jiang Yixue's arm hard, almost crushing it. Jiang Yixue frowned in pain, but tried hard not to make a sound.

Chen Ling's voice continued to echo in the empty chemical plant, carrying a long-suppressed anger and unwillingness: "Over the years, I've had enough of your bossing me around! Who do you think you are? A high-ranking CEO? Oh, in my eyes, you're just a self-righteous woman!"

Her tone was full of sarcasm and resentment, as if she wanted to pour out all the dissatisfaction that had accumulated over the years.

Jiang Yixue's heart suddenly tightened, as if being grasped by an invisible hand, and even breathing became difficult. Her mind involuntarily emerged with the scene of three years ago - at that time, Chen Ling was still a bodyguard who had just retired from the special forces, with a hint of immaturity and determination in her eyes.

Jiang Yixue still remembers that when she first met Chen Ling, she was attracted by her capable and calm temperament. She personally selected this outstanding girl and brought her into her world.

Over the years, she has always regarded Chen Ling as the person she trusts the most, and even as an indispensable part of her life. Whether it is an important decision at work or the trivial things in life, she will share them with Chen Ling.

When she was in the most difficult time, Chen Ling was by her side, silently supporting and protecting her. Those long talks in the middle of the night, those side-by-side battles in times of crisis, those bits and pieces of memories, now flooded into Jiang Yixiu's mind like a tide, making her feel suffocated. (End of this chapter)