บท 415: The power she had over him

Elite Saphire Penthouse, 2 a.m.;

"Tell me if you need anything.", Zhi Xi said, as the man nodded at him modestly, "I will.", replied Xi Yuan. As the two men stepped out, they subconsciously glanced at the penthouse beside theirs, only to find it murky and quiet. 

"Any idea about her whereabouts?", Zhi Xi pointed his chin towards the girl's place, uncertain. 

Xi Yuan shrugged, oblivious, as he checked his watch. It was late. Although it wasn't the first time she'd stayed out for this long, she would always ping him or her brothers, assuring them of her safety. Tonight, none of them received any such message. 

The man pulled his phone out and browsed through his contact list. Bringing the phone to his ears, the man waited for a few seconds before he spoke up, "Defence Minister Bo, Xi Yuan here.", he greeted.