CHAPTER 192: CHAPTER 193 IF IT’S NOT BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (5)

Vera Wave didn’t take his card. Shaking the bag of food in her hand, she said, "Then, let’s part ways. I’m leaving first!"

She wasn’t a fool; she could tell he’d clearly had no appetite the entire meal.He was someone who enjoyed a high-quality life. She, a down-and-out heiress, was on a completely different level from him. It would be better to see less of each other in the future.This ’parting of ways’ wasn’t just for tonight; it included the future as well. That’s why she didn’t even say goodbye.

"Vera."

Just as Nathan Leafcastle was about to say something else, she had already crossed the road, waving at him from afar before disappearing into the subway entrance.

Watching her figure vanish into the subway entrance, Nathan’s expression darkened. He got into his car, took out his cell phone, and dialed his assistant’s number.

"What’s the situation with the Wave Clan’s old mansion?"

"Well..." The assistant sounded somewhat helpless. "The middleman said the current owners have no intention of selling."

"Tell him... I’m offering 200 million!"

The asking price for the mansion was 65 million. 200 million was more than three times that. He didn’t believe the owner wouldn’t be moved by his offer.

「Subway.」

"The next stop is Yonghegong Station..."

A soft female voice announced the station name. Vera lifted her face instinctively when she heard it.

The old mansion was located nearby. She realized it had been several months since her last visit; she wondered how it looked now.Her grandma’s flowers should have sprouted by now, right?

The subway arrived at the station. As the doors opened, she hesitated briefly before stepping out of the train.

Exiting the subway station, crossing the road, and walking through those familiar streets, she quickly approached the vicinity of the Wave Clan’s old mansion.

This mansion was a Siheyuan with three courtyards. It was said to have once been a prince’s residence. Many people claimed it was a place with excellent feng shui, yet it unfortunately hadn’t brought the Wave Clan any good fortune. First, her mother passed away, then she had an accident, followed by her father’s incident...

Staring at the tightly closed vermilion gate across the street, memories of the past flashed through Vera’s mind, and her eyes couldn’t help but grow warm.

Seeing no one around, she quietly climbed the steps and peeked through the main gate. Inside, it was pitch black, apparently empty.

An idea struck her. She promptly turned around, walked through an alley to the northwest corner of the mansion.

Slinging her bag across her body, she carefully stepped onto a trash can on the ground and climbed onto the courtyard wall.

She was very familiar with this mansion and knew exactly where the easiest place to climb was. From there, one could directly land on the rockery in the garden.

With practiced ease, Vera slipped into the mansion.

The garden had already welcomed spring. The ground lights were on, illuminating the splendidly blooming peach and cherry trees.

Vera took out her phone, turned on its flash, and took a few photos. She would show these to her grandma the next time they met, as a memento.

After taking a few more photos, she put her phone away and prepared to slip away.

Suddenly, the lights in the mansion came on. Startled, she quickly hid behind some shrubs.

The owner’s back now? Could my luck be any worse?

She carefully bent low, moving closer to the rockery. Reaching the edge of the shrubs, she cautiously peeked towards the backyard entrance and immediately saw a figure walk in.

It was too far to see clearly, but she could vaguely make out a tall, slim male figure, apparently holding something.

Fearing discovery, she quickly shrank back.

The sound of guitar strings reached her ears; it seemed he was tuning it.

A moment later, a familiar melody began. The man cleared his throat and sang with deep feeling:

"If it wasn’t for loving you, why would I be sleepless so late at night..."

That voice, that melody... so familiar!

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