Chapter 527

“Lou . . . ” From the other end of the line, a faint sigh was heard . “Just come home, okay . . . ?” Victoria Tang worriedly reminded that was answered by a baritone hum .

After that, Louis Lu hung up the call . His face was devoid of emotion . On the other hand, Churu floated and scrutinized his front .

“I knew there’s something wrong with you the first time I saw you,” Churu stated while nodding her head in acknowledgment .

Back then, Churu’s senses deteriorated to Yael’s meddling in the system . Hence, she couldn’t smell the danger lingering around Louis Lu . However, Churu now that she could smell the dangers within this man — no doubt he’s a dangerous lad .

Earlier, Louis Lu and Ethan Lu met . Their meeting was brief, it was short that they only exchanged envelopes containing information that held each of their interests .

The few words that Ethan Lu said to his cousin were, “I’m sorry . . . ” Louis Lu just nodded his head in understanding without a word being said .

“Boss, we’ve arrived . ” The driver maneuvering Louis Lu’s car lowly announced as he glanced at his boss via the rear mirror .

Louis Lu glanced outside . The foreboding aura of the house where he grew up refreshed his memories in the residence . The memory flashed across his eyes like a bolt of lighting before he blinked — erasing it in his mind in an instant .

Without a word, Louis Lu departed the car while Churu followed from behind . “Your parent’s house smell filth — jeez!” Churu commented as she scanned the grandiose mansion .

The mansion was amazing just by its structure . However, no matter how beautiful it was, if the people who lived in it were animals — the stinking smell would cloud its beauty .

“Young master,” from the entrance of the mansion, a butler in his mid-50s bowed his head and greeted Louis Lu .

As usual, Louis Lu was a cheapskate in words hence, he just gave the butler a side glance before he entered the manor . Used by the usual cold treatment of the young master of the house, the butler courteously followed from behind .

“Where is he?” Looking around at the gloomy living area, Louis Lu inquired .

“The master is in his study . Young master —” The butler answered, but before he could finish his warning, Louis Lu began walking towards his father’s study room .

“Young master,” The butler rushed to follow him but Louis Lu raised his hand, gesturing the elderly to stop tailing him as he paused in his tracks .

Louis Lu slowly turned his emotionless pair of eyes to the elderly butler . Upon meeting his eyes, the butler bowed his head as his shoulders trembled, swallowing a mouthful of saliva at the dominant aura emanating from his young master .

With that, Louis Lu resumed on his tracks while the butler remained rooted on the floor . Lincoln Lu, the master of the manor, would surely understand why he could not stop Louis Lu from intruding in his study room .

Well, the butler thought that Lincoln Lu must have expected that . Still, the butler was mostly concerned about Louis Lu .

“Young master . . . ” The butler murmured as he raised his head to the direction where Louis Lu headed .

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“This place is really creepy — it’s relaxing!” Tired of flying, Churu rested on top of Louis Lu’s head as she yawned .

Well, she’s a fallen angel after all . Hence, places that emanated danger and dark aura made her more relaxed than ever .

She sensed the odd interaction Louis Lu had with the butler and the fear that glinted across the butler’s eyes . Churu was somewhat intrigued by what’s ahead of them because she could not guess just by studying the emotionless expression on Louis Lu’s face .

Soon, Louis Lu stopped at the wood door, carved with a flower design in the middle . Just coming close with the room, Churu’s spotless forehead creased .

Within a second, Louis Lu’s cold expression sharpened, revealing a different vibe as if another soul took over his body . Without further ado, Louis Lu reached for the door’s handle and the wooden door creaked open .

“What? What? What’s going on here?” As soon as the door opened, Churu rushed inside to see what shocking scene would welcome them .

However, there was no one inside . Only antique furniture, bookshelves, a desk, a lounge for guests, and anything inside a normal study room could be seen .

“Ehh?!” Appalled and disappointed, Churu frowned as she turned to Louis Lu’s keen front . “That butler lied to you, chu!” Displeased, Churu grumbled . Yet, the emptiness of the study room didn’t surprise Louis Lu .

Resuming in his tracks, Louis Lu headed directly towards one of the old shelves . He raised his forefinger, seemingly choosing which book he has to pick; his finger then stopped at a particular book .

The next moment, he placed his finger on top of the book and exerting no effort, he pulled it . As soon as he did, a loud creaking noise assailed both their ears .

Unlike the unsurprised reaction of Louis Lu, Churu gasped as she saw the wall behind the desk opened — a secret passage!

“Wow, these things surely exist in real life, huh?” Amused by the surprise, Churu’s cheeks blushed, excited to venture the secret passage Louis Lu opened . “Come on, Lulu! I want to see what’s down there,~! I need a company though because I’m scared,~” Churu shamelessly said as she giddily poked his lean cheeks .

Well, no one could blame the little dumpling as she was automatically drawn to dangerous people . She would literally do everything to bewitched them or turn coquettish — although they couldn’t see her .

Louis Lu stared at the passage before a mocking scoff escaped his mouth . Only he could understand how deep that single scoff meant .

Slowly, he took a step forward, yet; it was a heavy one . Every step towards the secret underground basement, faint screams assailed Churu’s ears . The voices soon turned clear and audible — adding creepiness to the place they were heading .

“That Ethan Lu sure doesn’t worry about me for sending me to a dangerous mission~! I’m scared, ~!” Churu hid and clung on Louis Lu’s shoulder as she murmured her lies .