First-floor hall of the villa.

It was already decorated luxuriously and elegantly.

Purple crystal chandeliers hung, emitting a warm and bright light, illuminating the surroundings adorned with large and exquisite oil paintings exuding an air of opulent elegance.

Drinks and snacks were arranged on long tables draped with white silk tablecloths, available for guests to help themselves.

The melodious sound of a piano echoed like flowing water, pleasing and crisp.

Amidst the bustling downstairs hall, upstairs in a certain room, Li Ze lay back on the sofa, holding a glass of wine in his hand, lost in thought.

Creak.

Guo Han pushed the door open and walked in, standing beside Li Ze.

Li Ze opened his eyes. "Any developments on Wang Jingjing's side? I instructed you to have someone keep an eye on her."

Guo Han hesitated slightly before speaking. "It seems someone has been investigating Young Master recently, and their methods are quite sophisticated. But following your instructions, we've managed to catch some leads. If we continue investigating further, we'll surely gain something."

"Hm." Li Ze chuckled coldly. "Just as expected..."

Guo Han was very clever and cautious, so he didn't directly state the details. However, Li Ze instantly understood—the person investigating him was none other than Wang Jingjing!

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His probing at the golf course must have raised suspicions, and knowing Wang Jingjing's personality, she would definitely try to investigate his situation.

Li Ze chuckled softly to himself, thinking, "She's someone who likes to eliminate uncertainties and control everything. How could she possibly overlook a suspicious character like me? If it weren't for the critical situation, needing to avoid unnecessary complications, she might have come after me directly. In that regard, she's quite similar to me..."

But as the saying goes, "When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."

Wang Jingjing sending someone to investigate Li Ze has, to some extent, exposed herself as well. Li Ze is well-versed in the plot of the book, allowing him to turn the tables and glean detailed information about the other side's intentions. As for himself... Wang Jingjing shouldn't expect to find anything useful, as the real secrets are all in his own mind.

Li Ze swirled the tall glass in his hand, the crimson liquid sloshing within.

"Continue monitoring Wang Jingjing's side, and report to me immediately if anything comes up."

"Yes," Guo Han replied promptly.

"And by the way, how are the preparations for the documents I asked for? We'll need them tonight."

A hint of admiration appeared on Guo Han's face. "Young Master, as you predicted, everything has been investigated and prepared exactly as you instructed."

"Very good," Li Ze said with a slight smile.

Guo Han reminded him, "Young Master, most of the guests have arrived. Shouldn't you make an appearance now?"

"Yes, let's go. It's time," Li Ze agreed.

He finished the wine in his cup, slowly rose from the sofa, and walked downstairs.

Tonight, there would be quite a show—a spectacular one.

Guo Han closed the door behind him, then turned to look at Li Ze's retreating figure.

The previous Li Ze had a somewhat frivolous demeanor tinged with a hint of weakness, but now he conducted himself with a sense of sharpness and dominance. He exuded a calm and cold demeanor, reminiscent of those truly wielding immense power—seemingly gentle and indifferent, yet commanding respect without anger.

It was difficult to imagine such a dramatic transformation happening in such a short period, like a metamorphosis that defied belief.

However, no matter how much Guo Han racked his brain, he couldn't fathom that the young master before him had already become someone else entirely.