boyutpedia Chapter 236 Hunter’s Prey
Chapter 236 Hunter’s Prey
When Wei Chengyuan received Lin Chuyue's reply, he was sitting in a high-end private club. Warm yellow light shone on the carved wooden table, and red wine swirled gently in a stemmed glass, reflecting his deep but slightly sinister eyes.
"Want to know? Then let's meet."
These nine simple words made his heart beat faster for a moment.
Lin Chuyue took the initiative to invite us to meet?
What gives her such confidence? Is she fearless, or is she deliberately setting a trap?
Wei Chengyuan slowly tapped his fingers on the table. After a moment of contemplation, he picked up his phone and dialed a number: "Check Lin Chuyue's movements these past few days."
The person on the other end of the phone replied respectfully, "Understood, I will get back to you as soon as possible."
After hanging up the phone, Wei Chengyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, quickly considering various possibilities in his mind.
Although he had never directly confronted Lin Chuyue, he knew very well that this woman was no ordinary person.
This meeting is a standoff between hunter and prey. But who is the hunter and who is the prey remains to be seen.
Place of the Meeting
Three days later, the agreed meeting place was set at a private restaurant.
This restaurant is discreet and hidden, making it difficult for outsiders to detect its existence. However, the interior is extremely luxurious, with each private room having its own entrance and reserved for distinguished guests.
Lin Chuyue arrived early and sat by the window, her slender fingers gently tapping the table, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Today, she wore a simple yet powerful dark blue dress, her hair casually tied up, revealing her delicate collarbone. Her bright eyes were calm as water, but her aura was so sharp that no one dared to underestimate her.
When the door was pushed open, she turned her head slightly and saw Wei Chengyuan step in.
The man wore a well-tailored dark gray suit, his steps were steady, and his expression was cold.
His gaze lingered on Lin Chuyue for a moment, then he smiled slightly: "Miss Lin is calmer than I expected."
Lin Chuyue gently raised her eyes, her tone calm: "Since Mr. Wei dares to come to the appointment, I naturally will not panic."
Wei Chengyuan chuckled and sat down opposite her, one hand resting on the back of the chair, his posture relaxed yet scrutinizing: "I'm curious, Miss Lin, what would you like to talk to me about?"
Lin Chuyue gently twirled the water glass in her hand, her gaze cool and aloof: "Hasn't Mr. Wei always wanted to know what we really want?"
She paused, then chuckled softly, "Why don't you guess first?"
Wei Chengyuan's eyes darkened slightly, concealing his emotions, and his voice was low and slow: "Your target is me?"
Lin Chuyue gently shook her head, her voice gentle yet sharp: "Mr. Wei overestimates himself."
A barely perceptible hint of coldness flashed in Wei Chengyuan's eyes: "Oh?"
Lin Chuyue leaned back in her chair and said slowly, "Our target has never been you, but what you have in your hands."
Wei Chengyuan's eyes narrowed, and the smile on his face vanished instantly: "Are you testing me?"
Lin Chuyue smiled slightly and asked calmly, "What do you think, Mr. Wei?"
The air froze instantly as their gazes clashed; one remained calm and composed, while the other harbored murderous intent.
Chess moves
Wei Chengyuan knew that Lin Chuyue would not make a pointless statement. The fact that she dared to take the initiative to meet meant that she had enough cards to play.
He narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "What if I said I'm willing to cooperate?"
Lin Chuyue raised an eyebrow slightly: "Cooperation? Mr. Wei would certainly go with the flow."
Wei Chengyuan's lips curled slightly: "A smart person always knows when to bow their head."
Lin Chuyue lowered her head and took a sip of tea, then said calmly, "Mr. Wei, please don't rush to express your opinion. I have a suggestion; would you like to hear it?"
Wei Chengyuan looked at her, remained silent for a few seconds, and then smiled and said, "I'm all ears."
Lin Chuyue put down her teacup and said slowly, "We can cooperate—but on the condition that you hand over everything Shen Fang left you."
Wei Chengyuan's eyes instantly darkened.
Shen Fang...
That woman's name had not been mentioned in front of him for a long time.
His hand, hanging under the table, tightened subtly, his fingertips turning slightly white.
Lin Chuyue looked at him, a half-smile playing on her lips: "What? Mr. Wei is unwilling?"
Wei Chengyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice low and deep: "Is Miss Lin forcing me?"
Lin Chuyue smiled and said softly, "How could that be? I'm just giving you a chance."
Wei Chengyuan looked at her, his eyes swirling with unspoken emotions, as if assessing the value of the deal.
After a long silence, he slowly uttered a sentence: "Let me think about it."
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly and gave him a meaningful look: "Mr. Wei, you'd better hurry."
She slowly rose, gracefully picked up her handbag, and turned to leave.
Wei Chengyuan watched her retreating figure, narrowing his eyes with a deep, unfathomable gaze.
He couldn't afford to lose this round, nor could he back down.
But...does he really have a choice?