The woman's name was Su Mei, and she had once been a moderately well-known socialite. Her husband—the "pawn" Li Hao had spoken of—was Zhao Dehai, a low-ranking official in the Urban Construction Bureau. Zhao Dehai, captivated by Su Mei's beauty, had gone so far as to misappropriate public funds to win her favor, ultimately falling straight into Li Hao's trap.
With trembling hands, Su Mei drained her glass of red wine in a single gulp. The fiery liquid slid down her throat, burning her internal organs. She knew she had no way out now. The task Li Hao had given her was like dancing on the edge of a blade; one false move and she would be utterly destroyed.
"Mr. Li," Su Mei set her wine glass down, forcing herself to remain calm. "What you're asking me to do is far too risky. What if..."
Chapter 427