My husband disappeared after a flash marriage, but I am pregnant with his child

In the conference room, everyone sat upright, with tension and uneasiness written all over their face, as if they were about to face a storm of fierce criticism and accusations.

The atmosphere was so heavy that it was almost impossible to breathe. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the front of the conference table, waiting for the unknown fate to come.

However, what no one expected was that this expected storm came to an abrupt end inexplicably.

The meeting ended so suddenly that no one was able to recover.

They sat there blankly, staring at each other, their expressions changing from nervous to confused and doubtful in an instant. Their faces were filled with incomprehension and disbelief.

"Assistant Yan, you usually spend the most time with Mr. Huo, can you tell us what's going on?" Someone finally couldn't help but break the oppressive silence, with eagerness and anticipation in his voice.

Assistant Yan was slightly stunned, then shrugged helplessly and said, "Oh, it's nothing, it must be related to my wife."

His tone was calm, as if this kind of situation was already commonplace. The only person who could affect Huo Yan's emotions in a second was Qiao Qin.

Assistant Yan already had this point clearly in his mind.

lady?

Hearing this title, the customer department manager's mind immediately appeared the beautiful and capable young woman.

She previously worked in the design department. With her outstanding talent and unremitting efforts, she was promoted to the position of director in less than a year. She was very successful.

It was a pity that she resigned after some unknown incident. Thinking of this, the account manager could not help but shake his head, feeling regretful.

"Next time I have the chance, I will definitely thank Madam in person."

The account manager breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily for him, he escaped the disaster, and his tone was filled with gratitude for having survived.

"Ah-"

In the warm home, Qiao Qin couldn't help but sneeze.

She touched her nose subconsciously, muttering to herself, "Who is thinking about me again?" The sunlight from the window shone through the thin gauze curtains, onto her face, casting a soft halo.

Days passed like a stream, and life seemed to be back on track. Qiao Qin was busy shuttling between the studio and home every day, her steps hurried but firm. Occasionally, she would bring fresh fruits to visit Lin Xingran who was in the hospital.

The hospital corridor was always filled with the smell of disinfectant. Every time Qiao Qin walked by, she would feel a wave of mixed emotions. But when she pushed open the door of Lin Xingran's ward and saw that familiar figure, a warm smile would bloom on her face.

Lin Xingran seemed to have completely gotten rid of the shadow of the kidnapping and returned to her optimistic and positive state.

Her face was always filled with a bright smile, as bright and beautiful as a flower blooming in spring. Her eyes sparkled, and she was no different from the lively and cheerful girl she used to be.

Seeing her like this, Qiao Qin finally breathed a sigh of relief, slowly put the matter of the kidnappers behind her, and stopped thinking about those terrifying experiences.

After all, life goes on and she has to look forward.

However, unlike Qiao Qin who was relieved, Huo Yan was still feeling aggrieved about it.

The kidnapper who kidnapped Qiao Qin and Lin Xingran seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth. No matter how much manpower and material resources he mobilized to search, there was no valuable clue. Every investigation was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no news.

In Huo Yan's office, documents were piled up like a mountain, as if an invisible mountain was pressing on his heart.

He frowned and examined each document intently, writing and drawing on the paper with the pen in his hand.

But even so, the image of the kidnapper still appeared in his mind from time to time, preventing him from concentrating on his work.

Who is that mysterious kidnapper?

What is his purpose?

These questions were like a curse, constantly circling in Huo Yan's mind, making him unable to sleep or eat.

Because he knew clearly that the man was not after money, but after him. As long as the kidnapper was not caught, the other party might attack the person he cared about again, causing irreparable harm.

Huo Yan's eyes were filled with determination and resoluteness. He vowed to bring the kidnapper to justice and protect his beloved.

For this reason, he never gave up investigating the matter, including finding out the true identity and motives of the mysterious man.

On this day, sunlight shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto Huo Yan's desk, forming patches of mottled light and shadows.

Huo Yan was busy dealing with a pile of documents in his office. Beads of sweat were oozing out of his forehead, but he was completely unaware.

Suddenly, the vibration of the cell phone broke the silence.

He opened it casually and saw a text message from an unfamiliar number. His attention was instantly attracted and a sense of vigilance surged in his heart.

[Are you still looking for me? ]

【How about we play a game? If you win, I'll give you a clue. 】

This is a naked provocation!

Huo Yan's brows were tightly knitted together, and his sword-like eyebrows seemed to be twisted into a rope. His face suddenly became gloomy, like the sky before a storm.

The fists at his sides were clenched so hard that they made crackling sounds, and the joints turned white from the force, as if he was about to crush the phone in the next second. He immediately sent a message in reply.

[Who are you? Come out and face me if you can, don't just hide in the gutter like a rat.]

However, Huo Yan's provocation did not work at all. The other party simply ignored his reply and continued talking on his own.

[The tall buildings on the city wall connect to the wilderness. ]

[The falling flowers in the western suburbs are a wonder in the world. 】

[The high hat and wide sleeves, the Chu palace makeup. 】

Three incomprehensible and completely irrelevant ancient poems were sent over, and then there was no more news from the other end.

Huo Yan frowned and read the information on the screen several times, trying to find a clue from it.

His eyes were focused and sharp, as if he could see through the words to the truth behind them. Soon, he keenly noticed the first word of each poem.

City, west, danger.

Huo Yan's pupils contracted slightly, and a bad premonition surged in his heart. His heartbeat suddenly quickened, as if a rapid drumbeat was beating in his chest.

He stood up suddenly, and the chair slid back a distance because of his movement, making a harsh sound as it rubbed against the ground, which was particularly abrupt in the quiet office.

That was where Lin Xingran was hospitalized. He was almost certain that the other party was going to attack Xiaoran again.

After realizing this, his heart beat so fast that it seemed to burst out of his chest. A strong sense of urgency suddenly surged into his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He immediately made a phone call and heard a familiar voice on the other end of the phone. When he learned that Bo Zhili was with Lin Xingran at the moment, his heart slowly settled down.

"You wait there, I'll be there soon." Huo Yan's voice was low and powerful, with unquestionable majesty, and there was an unprecedented solemnity between his brows.

"Go to the Central Hospital, please hurry up."

Huo Yan didn't explain much and gave the order directly. Assistant Yan had worked with him for so long and understood that the situation was very urgent. He stepped on the accelerator and the car was like an arrow from a bow, taking a shortcut.

Outside the car window, the city scenery was rapidly receding.

The tall buildings, the bustling crowds, the endless stream of vehicles, everything blurred into one in an instant.

Huo Yan sat in the car, his body tense and his eyes deep and worried.

His thoughts were like a tangled mess, filled with the news just now. For some reason, the uneasiness in his heart did not disappear, but became more and more intense, covering him like a dark cloud.

Who is that person?

What's the purpose?

Huo Yan's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion, and he dialed the strange number again. As expected, the other end kept showing a busy tone, and soon it became an unavailable number.

"Interesting." Huo Yan exuded a gloomy aura, and he opened his thin lips and uttered a few words coldly. The voice seemed to come from the abyss of hell, carrying endless chill.

No matter who it is, he will find out the other party and make him pay a heavy price for his actions.

There was a firm gleam in his eyes, a determination that he would never give up until he achieved his goal.

Twenty minutes later, Huo Yan and Assistant Yan arrived at the hospital entrance.

The surroundings seemed calm and peaceful, no different from usual. The sun was still shining warmly on the ground, and people were coming and going with their own expressions on their faces. It was as if nothing had happened.

But Huo Yan's heart was always tense, not daring to relax at all.

The two went straight to Lin Xingran's ward without delaying for a moment.

Their footsteps were hurried and powerful, leaving a series of anxious footsteps in the corridor. When they saw Lin Xingran sitting on the bed safely, they finally felt relieved.

Huo Yan showed a gratified smile on his face, but before the smile fully unfolded, a trace of doubt flashed across his eyes. Did that person send him a message just to play a trick on him? Or was there something crucial that he had overlooked?

At this time, Bo Zhili asked in confusion: "Why are you rushing here in such a hurry? Did something happen?"

Huo Yan handed him the phone, and three messages came into view on the screen.

Lin Xingran was the first to react. If the other party's target was not herself, then it could only be Qiao Qin.

"It's Xiaoqin! Xiaoqin's studio is on Chenxi Road."

Lin Xingran shouted in horror, her voice becoming sharp because of fear. Her face turned pale in an instant, and her eyes were filled with worry and fear.

In an instant, the air around seemed to solidify, and time seemed to stop at this moment.

Huo Yan also reacted, and felt a chill spreading from the soles of his feet to his whole body. His vision suddenly went dark, and his steps staggered, almost losing his balance.

Damn!

He took a deep breath and managed to calm his turbulent emotions. With his hands trembling slightly, he quickly dialed the familiar number.

Please, nothing should happen to you.

Huo Yan clenched his teeth and prayed silently in his heart. His eyes were full of anxiety and anticipation. Every second of waiting seemed like a torment.