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7.2% The Devil who devoured Snow White / Chapter 24: One at a time [EDITED]

Chapter 24: One at a time [EDITED]

By the end of the week, Bai Jingye left with Lu Mengjie for Switzerland bringing no one with them. No one but them. It was so they could escape from the eyes that monitored their every move.

At first, when Bai Keran learned of this from Steward Fang that they didn't want to bring anyone with them, he tried to change the couple's minds but failed to do so since they were using the 'honeymoon' as their reason. The elder wasn't able to do anything... or so they thought.

Bai Jingye knew that his grandfather wouldn't just sit still without doing something so he was already expecting that sick old man was going to send someone to keep an eye on them. The 'married' couple already anticipated such actions on Bai Keran's part, that was why upon arriving at the foreign country, they were careful with how they acted.

The hotel room they stayed at had two beds. Whenever they were outside, they acted like normal married couples but whenever they went back to the hotel, Lu Mengjie and Bai Jingye kept their distance from each other. 

Despite that, they began getting along with each other as friends. Not more than that. They respected each other's privacy, they never thought of overstepping their boundaries. Lu Mengjie was focused on getting her memories back while Bai Jingye was busy with his work via an online process.

"You're going back?" She blinked a few times in confusion.

They were currently having a night stroll together and she was clinging on his arm.

It was a beautiful evening. The sky was clear from clouds, exhibiting the starry night. There were couples like them walking in the park. It was filled with a warm romantic atmosphere all around, perfect to deceive the man that was secretly following not far from them.

"Yes. There's an urgent business that needs my attention," he replied as he looked at her. He smiled a bit and continued, "Don't worry, I'll be leaving after we've settled our business. Xiao Ruyi will accompany you here after I leave."

She sighed inwardly and looked ahead. Street lights lighted their way, its brightness reaching the miniature garden. There were benches in every corner for people to sit. Just when everything was beginning to become peaceful for them.

Bai Jingye was not as bad as she first thought he was. He may be facing his laptop for hours but he had never forgotten to take care of her. He was considerate, yes. He never failed to surprise her with his politeness as well.

If only he treated her this way back then, they could have worked on their relationship… but she has already given up on that idea. She was pregnant and was not sure if there was a husband looking or maybe, waiting for her. 

"Tomorrow will be the day," he said, reminding her of their plans.

Oh… tomorrow. Days flew fast. She almost forgot that they were always being followed whenever they left the hotel they were staying at. 

Whoever was spying on them, that person was doing a good job in keeping his presence. She had always tried her best not to search for the same man who was stalking them nonstop during the past few days.

The side of her lips curled up into a grin as she happily exclaimed, "We're finally going to the chocolate factory?"

The man stared at her for a while with a helpless look in his eyes. He knew that she was looking forward to visiting the factory. "Yes."

Her face brightened up. She was so delighted that she couldn't help but smile from ear to ear.

"By the way, I was able to get more information about the Lu family. It may just be the general profile but this might end up triggering more of your memories."

Her family... If she has to be honest about it, she was not that curious about them anymore. It was not the time and place to talk about her family. Besides, she has other important matters to focus on. 

She wanted to deal with her problems one by one, starting from trying to have a safe pregnancy then to giving birth safely, then to protecting her child, then to... she paused on thinking. She didn't want to get stressed out by suddenly thinking of all her troubles. One at a time. She has to deal with it one at a time.

"We should talk about this some other time," she said, shooting him a small, bitter smile. "For now, I think we should go back. We have a long day ahead of us."

He looked at her yet once again without saying another word whenever she made the same expression every time he came up with the topic of her family. She may not notice it herself but... he did. She was unconsciously avoiding something.

The next day, when they headed to Lindt's home of chocolate located in Zurich, they finally lost their stalker. Of course, the plan wouldn't work if it was not for Tian Ruyi and her men. They were keeping an eye on the spy from the shadows. They arrived two days earlier in the country ever since Bai Jingye told them the plan.

At first, when they entered the building, Lu Mengjie was mesmerized by the fantasy-like chocolate world. She walked around wide-eyed and distracted by the sweets around her. Sadly, she was brought back to reality when her husband reminded her of their plan.

"There's plenty of chocolates around. It'll be a waste if I leave without even buying some." She huffed, pouting at him.

"Then buy what you want, we need to leave soon."

"Yes sir." Lu Mengjie went and entered a shop. She looked around the place that was filled with souvenirs and desserts, different kinds. 

From white chocolates to dark chocolates, from shapes to colors, everything was eye-catching, so pleasing to look at. She felt like she had turned back into a little girl, a child who would become so excited just by being surrounded by sweets. 

Since Bai Jingye was going to pay for what she was going to buy, she didn't hold back.

"Huh? Sister Bai Xue?" A teenage-looking boy wearing one of the staff uniforms approached her, gaping at her in surprise.


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Chapter 25: Bai Xue [EDITED]

Sister... Bai Xue? Who's Bai Xue? She thought as she looked at the pretty Asian boy in confusion. 

Slenderly built, raven-haired, sharp dark eyes. He looked more like a woman because of his small figure but his boyish and vibrant face said otherwise. He seemed to be the type of person to stare at his own reflection before getting in the shower. At least that was the first thing she thought.

The teenager had a stunned look on him but soon it changed into happiness. In the next second, he gave Lu Mengjie a hug which startled her.

"I know you'll come and visit me here!" He pulled away from the embrace just to look at her with a wide grin plastered on his lips. "Just wait until the others see you!"

"…" Just who the hell was this boy? He wasn't able to trigger any of her memories so she had a puzzled look on her face instead.

"Jiejie?" He blinked a few times when he realized that she was just looking at him in confusion.

"Who… are you?"

"Eh?"

"I think… you must have mistaken me for someone else." Her name was clearly not Bai Xue, it was Lu Mengjie.

"No! I can't be mistaken! There's no way! I'm very sure of it! One hundred percent sure! Cross my heart!" He exclaimed confidently. "What's wrong with you? Why are you looking at me as if you don't know me?"

"It's because I don't know you," she retorted, still looking at him with bewilderment on her face.

"What?! No way! How can that be?!"

"Mengxi, are you done?" Bai Jingye's voice was heard which made her turn to him.

He stood in front of them. He took the basket she was holding before he seized a sharp glimpse at the boy to which the boy ended up glaring back at him. He returned his gaze to her and asked, "Is he bothering you?"

"No…"

"Jiejie! How can you bring another man? ANOTHER MAN?! The rooms in our house are full! Brother Sloth will complain and scold you if he-"

"I'm sorry but I really don't know you," she interrupted. No matter how much she tried thinking of their connection, nothing came up. There were no memories of him.

"How can you not know me? It's me, Lust! Did you hit your head and get amnesia?"

"Yes. I have amnesia. I don't have memories of you therefore I don't know you." Lu Mengjie was honest with her condition. If this boy really knew her then she needed to gain more information from him.

A loud gasp escaped from his mouth as he looked at her in disbelief. "Seriously?!"

Bai Jingye reached out just to hold her hand with his free hand, earning her attention. "We should not talk here. We need to go, Mengxi."

"W-wait-"

"If you want to talk with her, meet us at the parking lot." He dragged Lu Mengjie away and headed straight to the cashier counter to pay for the souvenirs and sweets that were in the basket.

The boy was about to follow them but he was suddenly called by another staff member. He was scolded for leaving his pose.

Lu Mengjie couldn't do anything at that moment but watch him as she was being dragged away by Bai Jingye.

At the parking lot…

"Ah, finally," Lu Mengjie sighed in relief upon sitting at the backseat of a black Bentley car. She was so tired from walking around, especially when she was pregnant. 

"Here, have some drink. You must be exhausted," said Tian Ruyi who was sitting beside her.

"Thank you." She grabbed the bottle and twisted the cap open before drinking its contents.

Bai Jingye, who was sitting at the shotgun seat, waited for her to finish drinking before he said, "The boy earlier seems to know you."

"Eh?" Tian Ruyi blinked a few times then turned to look at Lu Mengjie. "Someone recognized you?"

"He was calling me Bai Xue…"

Tian Ruyi tilted her head a bit in confusion and asked, "Bai Xue like the one in fairy tales? Snow White and the seven dwarves? He must be crazy. I think he must have mistaken you for someone else."

"I don't think so," she replied. "We are not on the Mainland. This country is filled with foreigners so it will be easier to recognize us."

"Even if you're right, we can't stay here and wait for him," Bai Jingye interrupted.

She looked at him, lines forming in between her perfectly slashed brows. "But you said that he should meet us here."

"I never said that we'll wait." He turned to the driver and ordered, "Let's go."

Tian Ruyi reached out to hold her hand. "We need to get out of this place as soon as possible, Mengmeng. Let's just come back next time."

The boy was a worker in this place so he would surely be here if they came back, right? Lu Mengjie sighed heavily in defeat as she finally gave in to them. "Alright."


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