C4 Trap

At sea, Zhao Yue donned a bikini, showcasing her stunning figure. Zhao Han felt a surge of desire.

"Aren't you the least bit ashamed of ogling me like that? I'm your sister," Zhao Yue said, turning to face him.

Zhao Han offered a wry smile. "Since when have you known me to feel shame?"

With a huff, Zhao Yue frowned and took a seat next to Zhao Han, shaking her head in resignation.

Both were adopted by the Zhao family, but Zhao Han was specially chosen for the family's seven daughters. Neither Zhao Yue nor Zhao Qianli were blood heirs to the Zhao clan. In comparison, those seven were the true enigmas.

This explained why Zhao Yue had previously mentioned that Zhao Han was raised amidst numerous beauties, finding no interest in other women.

"Just make sure Fourth Sister doesn't find out about this. She's got a fierce temper," Zhao Yue warned.

Zhao Han nodded in agreement. The last thing he needed was Fourth Sister's wrath—it could be lethal.

"I have a feeling the Lin family won't just roll over and accept defeat," Zhao Yue mused.

Zhao Han paused, realizing the Lin family's only option might be to eliminate him.

"Don't worry, I've got this," he reassured.

"You're pretty confident," Zhao Yue chuckled softly.

Casting a glance at her porcelain legs, Zhao Han advised, "Just watch your back."

"Why don't you stick close and protect me?" she teased.

"Stick close?"

"Yeah, let's bunk together tonight," Zhao Yue suggested with a playful grin.

After their seaside stroll, the siblings hopped into a sports car and zoomed back to their villa.

As they arrived, Zhao Han's phone rang. "Xu Qinya is with me. Will you come alone?"

The Lin family's stubbornness was as expected, but Zhao Han hadn't anticipated Xu Qinya being dragged into this.

"Give me a time and place."

"Tonight, nine o'clock, West Bridge."

"No tricks, or Xu Qinya—and your sister—will both end up dead in their beds!" The threat was clear as the call ended.

Lighting a cigarette, Zhao Han exhaled slowly, "Xu Qinya's been kidnapped. I've got to save her."

"What?" Zhao Yue gasped, stunned.

"I can handle it. Head upstairs and don't worry about me."

"You can't go!"

Zhao Han gazed into Zhao Yue's eyes with a grave expression. "Xu Qinya is a decent person. I can't just leave her to fend for herself."

"I'm aware," Zhao Yue acknowledged.

"You have my word," Zhao Han assured her.

Zhao Yue's brow furrowed. The Lin family had undoubtedly set a trap, and she couldn't shake her unease.

Yet, she couldn't accompany him; she would only hold him back.

"We should call Fourth Sister."

"No," Zhao Han quickly intercepted Zhao Yue's phone, his expression tense. "Fourth Sister would wipe out their entire family. That's unnecessary. I've got this handled. Trust me."

Without warning, Zhao Han leaned in and captured Zhao Yue's lips in a kiss.

"Step out of the car."

Zhao Yue clenched her teeth. "You better return safely!"

"I promise I will," he vowed.

At last, Zhao Yue exited the car, and Zhao Han sped off.

At the hospital, Lin Sheng made his entrance.

"You're utterly useless!" Lin Su cursed furiously.

Without warning, Lin Sheng plunged a knife into Lin Su's chest, followed swiftly by a slash across his throat. He didn't hesitate.

"I've given so much to the Lin family. Now, it's your turn to make the ultimate sacrifice."

"To preserve the Lin family, I must trade your life and the old man's for peace."

"Don't hold it against me. My conscience is clear when it comes to the Lin family."

"You brought this upon yourselves."

With that, Lin Sheng severed Lin Su's head.

Half an hour later, at the Lin family villa, the patriarch's temper flared at the sight of Lin Sheng.

Lin Sheng abruptly drove his knife into the old man's chest.

He decapitated him.

After snapping a photo and sending it to Zhao Yue, Lin Sheng used the old man's phone to call Han Hu.

"The Lin family is under my command now. Release Xu Qinya. I'll compensate you."

"What?"

"Zhao Han's backing is deep and mysterious; he's not someone you want to cross."

Han Hu was taken aback.

Was there truly someone behind Zhao Han?

Even the usually brash Lin Sheng was cowed?

A chill ran through Han Hu as he reviewed the situation from start to finish.

In a mere two days, the Lin family had been decimated.

What did that signify?

"Hu, he's arrived," someone alerted him.

A sports car raced toward them from afar.

Zhao Han arrived by himself.

As he stepped out of the car, his face was a mask of fearlessness.

Han Hu recalled the root of the entire affair. Zhao Han had single-handedly taken down over a dozen members of the student council.

They all ended up in the hospital, yet Zhao Han emerged unscathed.

The might of Zhao Han's combat prowess was something to ponder.

"Zhao Han, get out of here! Don't mind me!" Xu Qinya's voice was hoarse as she screamed.

"Shut it!" Baldy snapped, delivering a slap. "Keep quiet, or I'll kill you."

"You shut it!" Han Hu bellowed, returning the favor with a slap across Baldy's face.

A hush fell over the crowd.

Even Zhao Han paused, taken aback. What in the world was happening?

With a grin, Han Hu swiftly freed Xu Qinya.

"Just a big misunderstanding."

Han Hu paraded Xu Qinya before everyone straight to Zhao Han. "Young Master Han, please, don't take this to heart—it was all a misunderstanding."

Zhao Han was baffled. What was this all about?

The sound of a crisp slap echoed as Han Hu struck his own face.

Zhao Han felt a jolt of alarm. He was at a loss to make sense of Han Hu's actions.

"I'm the scum here." Han Hu continued to slap himself remorsefully.

Han Hu's men looked on, utterly bewildered.

The chill of the surrounding air was punctuated by someone's suspicion, "Hu, are you sure you're not possessed?"

"Scram!" Han Hu exploded, lashing out with a kick.

"Everyone, kneel down and give Young Master Han a proper apology!"

Han Hu commanded, his voice filled with authority.

And just like that, everyone knelt before Zhao Han.

Xu Qinya was frozen in shock.

This was beyond bizarre!