"I think Rui Hui should be in Germany, and Diwu Zexuan thinks the same. It’s just that he didn’t have time to verify it. Plus, he went to Sweden, which made the people in Germany relax a bit, allowing us to find out Rui Hui’s whereabouts more easily!"

Dan Hanjie pressed his thin lips together, pondering for a moment. "You mean you suspect Rui Hui is in Duke’s hands, and someone in Sweden is diverting Diwu Zexuan. It’s the result of a collaboration between both sides?"

"Yes!" Qin Youxuan nodded forcefully, clutching Dan Hanjie’s arm tightly.

"Think about it, Duke wants Rui Hui by kidnapping her. Why would he hand her over to the people in Sweden? By comparison, the Swedish side cares more about Diwu Zexuan. After all, Diwu Zexuan’s reputation and abilities are enough to make anyone wary, eager to eliminate him."

In this situation, the Swedish side would agree to Duke’s terms, using Rui Hui as bait with the aim of taking Diwu Zexuan’s life.

And after Diwu Zexuan’s death, Duke won’t have to worry about anyone taking Rui Hui from him.

But I don’t know if, when Duke planned all this, he realized Rui Hui was already pregnant.

If he didn’t know earlier and only found out after capturing Rui Hui, Rui Hui’s pregnancy might give him quite a shock.

Duke likes Rui Hui and wouldn’t harm her, but the child in Rui Hui’s womb might not be as safe!

"Dan Hanjie, we must go to Germany immediately. I bet Rui Hui is in Duke’s hands. We need to find her quickly; I’m worried about the baby in her belly!"

"Don’t worry, I’ll have someone keep an eye on Duke right now." Dan Hanjie looked at Yao, who promptly issued orders.

Not wasting a moment, the group headed straight to Germany.

-

The Selter Family.

A scene of chaos.

The disorder stretched from the villa’s front gate all the way into the rooms inside.

Everywhere was left in disarray by Diwu Zexuan’s people.

Duke stood on the balcony, his sinister eyes slowly sweeping over the servants tidying up below, a hatred he couldn’t hide flickering in his gaze.

His hands resting on the balcony railing, veins bulging on the backs of his hands.

Diwu Zexuan seemed like his nemesis.

Before he came along, Rui Hui always had a close relationship with him as a senior. He always thought they would eventually be together.

But that destiny was destroyed by the sudden appearance of Diwu Zexuan.

"Colonel, Diwu Zexuan’s men have all left. The ones following him in the shadows say he’s gone to Sweden alone." The butler hurried into the room, standing respectfully behind Duke, reporting promptly.

"Hmph, this time, he won’t be returning." Duke turned around, eyes glinting coldly like a viper.

Noticing the butler’s stunned expression, as if he had said too much, his eyes flickered, and his expression returned to calm.

"Tell them to tidy up quickly. Everything must be restored before my father returns. If there’s nothing else, don’t disturb me."

"Yes, Colonel."

The butler bowed respectfully and left the room.

The room quickly fell silent.

Duke waited for a while, until the villa was more or less tidied, then turned and entered his study.

He found a mechanism on the bookshelf and pressed it down hard.

"Click—"

The bookshelf against the wall began to shift slightly to the sides.

Soon, a secret door large enough for one person opened on the wall.

A ghostly smile slowly spread across Duke’s lips...