The light of dawn chased the darkness away, and the golden rays brought warmth. 

Xia Lei had awakened before dawn but he still lay in bed feigning sleep. He was very sure that Beryl, who was next to him in bed, was also awake and pretending to be asleep. 

One bed, two people pretending to be asleep. This was quite amusing. 

‘The next step is for her to tell her father, Hattori Masao, that I have fallen for her, huh? She will tell him what she read in the message. Hattori Masao and Gu Kewen won’t find any Mr A at all because he doesn’t exist. But, they will be sure to wrack their brains over Plan X. This fictional plan will spur them into action. Hattori Masao is aiming for my technology and Gu Kewen is aiming for me… So, where are they planning to capture me at?’ Xia Lei pondered this question, wondering about Hattori Masao and Gu Kewen’s plans, and thinking up countermeasures. 

“Are you awake, babe?” said Xia Lei gently into her ear. 

Beryl froze reflexively. She clenched her jaw, afraid to...