Did Gu Kewen have a stranglehold on living? 

It was better to say that the black-robed man had come at a very coincidental time. 

Xia Lei could not sleep all night. His brain worked on the problem all night too but it did not come up with any result he was satisfied with. 

“Make the arrangements. I want to return to China,” said Xia Lei to Jacqueline Eva when he got up in the morning. 

Jacqueline Eva paused. “You’re going back now?” 

“Yes. I have to go back. It’s not safe for me to stay here. Last night, I would have ended up in the hands of the CIA if I had not managed to escape in time.” 

“Well, you wouldn’t even have been there if you hadn’t been bedazzled by Beryl. You stay in the hotel, and no one can harm you.” 

Xia Lei didn’t think so, however. He thought of the black-robed man. The French would not be able to guard against him if he appeared here. He thought about this, but he still had no intention of telling Jacqueline Eva about it. He said, “I’ve decided. Please make the arrangements. This is not just out of concern for my safety, but out of consideration of our deal. I have to go back to...