The Manipulated Villainess

"We don't have much time, Edwin. You should trust me and do as I say. Escort Mrs. Lee and Shara out and keep them safe no matter what," Nicole repeated when Edwin hesitated for a few seconds. Her voice was firm and she had no plan to change her mind, not in this situation.

Edwin glanced at the door to the guest room before he shifted his gaze back to the Chairwoman. "I understand. Please take care," he finally responded and rushed to the guest room to help Leon's mother out.

"What if something happens to you?" Shara muttered. She desperately gazed at Nicole and shook her head. "I won't be able to answer Aston. He will go wild."

"I'll be fine, Aria. Please believe me and go. I belong here and I won't run away," Nicole said as she stretched out her hand and hold Shara's upper arm. Then she briefly glanced at Edwin who came out with Norina Lee who was sitting in a wheelchair. She nodded to Shara and faint a smile.

Shara took a deep breath and turned to Leon's mother who seemed to be confused. She didn't know what was going on. "We have to leave, Mother. I will explain to you later," Shara muttered.

With that said, Edwin carried Norina Lee while Nicole helped Shara to carry the wheelchair upstairs to her study where the door to the secret room and passage was located. Then Nicole watched as the three left through the door with hesitation.

The moment the door to the secret room was closed, Nicole Yang tightly clenched her fist. She had grown tired of this uncertain and chaotic life. It should end soon!

Then she darted her eyes to the drawer and approached it. She opened the top and take out a handgun. She practiced daily and she won't miss an easy target. She hid the handgun on her waist and covered it with her clothes.

When Nicole heard the sound of the commotion that took place downstairs, she knew right away that Peter Jung was here. She touched the handgun which she hid and made up her mind to use it if necessary. This monster had hurt too much of her loved ones and it's more than enough!

She walked out of her study and glanced downstairs where Peter Jung was standing. He even forced his way inside. How shameless!

"What is happening here?" she said as she walked down the staircase. At her sight, four guards who were on duty in her house bowed. She observed the situation and noticed that Peter Jung brought six men with him. Was there still some outside?

"Chairwoman Yang," Peter Jung greeted her with his usual fake smile. "I came here to look for something that belongs to me. I hope I don't cause you trouble."

Nicole had reached the ground floor and she was now standing opposite Peter Jung but a few steps away.

"We apologize, Chairwoman. They suddenly appeared and forced their way in. We can't stop them." One of the guards said to Nicole and the latter nodded once.

"Something that belongs to you? Are you saying that I steal something from you, Mr. Prime Minister?" Nicole asked, feigning ignorance.

"I don't mean that," Peter Jung said. He was still maintaining his too fake of a smile and Nicole was really annoyed by it. Wasn't he tired of putting on an act all the time?!

"I heard something and I just want to check it out. If you don't mind, can I tell my men to look around your house?" Peter Jung added. Beneath his mask, he was trying to read the young Chairwoman standing before him. Did she blindly help his son or... was she also involved in everything? Did she put on an act all the time?!

Nicole could sense how her plan to backfire Peter Jung and Colin Park's plan was slowly cracking. Peter Jung won't trust her again after this incident and she felt sorry about it. However, making sure that Shara and Norina Lee didn't fall into the hands of this two-faced man should be the priority here. She can come up with another plan though it won't be easy.

"Go ahead," Nicole simply said and Peter Jung slightly smiled but...

"However, if your assumption turns out to be wrong, you will have to pay the price for barging inside my house uninvited." The Chairwoman firmly added, emphasizing the word 'uninvited.'

"Chairwoman Yang, this is -"

"Last night, Prime Minister Peter Jung brought some thugs and barged inside the house of the Chairwoman of Yang Group, Nicole Yang, only to look for something that never exists."

Peter Jung raised a brow when he heard her but Nicole faked an innocent smile. "I wonder how such news would tarnish your reputation, Mr. Prime Minister. After all, you're a politician whose power is solely dependent on the people's trust and your reputation.

"However, I'm a businesswoman and I'm different. Those scandals are nothing to me. That's where our difference lie and I hope you understand," Nicole Yang added. She instantly smiled again as if she meant no harm.

Nicole's seemingly good yet provoking words made Peter Jung boiled with rage on the inside. However, she indeed made him think twice. Then after a few seconds, he glanced at his men who were waiting for his instruction. He gestured them to retreat which they instantly complied.

Nicole was well aware of her difference with Cassandra or Shara. The former was a gang Boss and the latter was the one who served Peter Jung for a decade. Unlike her, a well-known businesswoman, the two women can't do many things against the Prime Minister through law. She made use of that advantage just like how Peter Jung always used his power and influence to satisfy his greed.

Peter Jung tried to speak up but... Nicole's phone went off and that made him closed his mouth again. The Chairwoman take out her phone and slightly raised a brow when she saw the caller ID. However, she still picked up the call.

"Hello."

"Nicole, is everything alright? My men informed me that Peter Jung barged inside your house." The concerned voice of Carson Jun echoed in Nicole's ears and she was quite flustered.

Did he tell his men to keep an eye on her? However, she brushed off the thought and concluded that the one Carson Jun tailed must be Peter Jung. So, she tried to speak up until... one thing crossed her mind. Her eyes flickered but she quickly acted normal again.

"I'm fine. Just a misunderstanding," she muttered. She didn't want to give hint about who was calling. She still had to check out something first.

"Are you sure? I can tell my men to come inside if you need help," Carson Jun said from the other line.

"No need, but I appreciate the thought," Nicole said and briefly glanced at the Prime Minister. "I will call you back. I'm caught up with something."

"Alright. Tell me if something happens," Carson Jun promptly said and ended the call.

Putting down the phone, Nicole immediately switched back to acting normal and looked at Peter Jung. "I think you have something to say."

"I want to apologize for the commotion this late at night. I lost something important to me and I really wish to find it back. That's why. I hope you understand, Chairwoman," Peter Jung said. He flashed the same innocent smile which Nicole truly hated. However, she did the same and faked a smile too. This was the best option for now.

"Don't worry, Mr. Prime Minister. I'm glad that we can talk out the misunderstanding," she simply said.

Peter Jung nodded and glanced at the wall clock. "It's very late now. I won't take up your resting time anymore." He turned around to walk out of the house but... he halted when the door was just a step away.

Turning around, Peter Jung glanced at Nicole and said, "You really resembled your mother, especially tonight." Before Nicole could say anything, he left the house.

His last remark left Nicole stunned! What was Peter Jung trying to say?! She tried to work on her thoughts but she suddenly realized the thing that she should do. Losing no time, she quickly lifted her phone and make a call. The person on the other line was very quick to pick up the call.

"Nicole, did something happen?" Carson Jun quickly asked her the moment he picked up the call. He told Nicole to tell him if something happened and she called him back quite fast. That made him worry.

"No. Peter Jung just left," Nicole promptly replied. "I want to ask you something."

"What is it?" Carson Jun who was alone in his room quickly asked.

"How did you know that Peter Jung comes here? Did you hire someone to tail him?"

"That's right. It was supposed to be just Colin Park but I think that the Prime Minister will be more troublesome. That's why," Carson Jun responded.

Nicole finally let out a breath in relief. "Then please help me. I need to know something."

Carson Jun raised a brow. "What do you want to know?"

"I need to know if Peter Jung visits any suspicious place since evening," Nicole quickly said. If Peter Jung perhaps visited Cassandra, then... Chairman Jun's men might know the location.....