Driving home, the two barely spoke along the way.
The journey took just over half an hour before they entered the Lin Family estate.
"Welcome back, Eldest Miss." As Lin Ziyu stepped into the Lin Family gate, the servants greeted her respectfully, and she nodded in response. Lin Ziyu was well-liked as the Eldest Miss of the Lin Family.
"Welcome, Eldest Miss." Hecate quietly greeted Lin Ziyu while descending from upstairs.
"And you are?" Lin Ziyu noticed Hecate immediately.
In the previous life, Lin Ziyu had seen Hecate beside Lin Tai but had never taken her seriously, thinking she was just a pretty attendant Lin Tai brought along.
Only later did she learn that Hecate was the world's second strongest assassin, second only to Ye Bai.
However, Hecate wasn't truly dangerous; she was publicly under Ye Bai but secretly independent.
If not for Hecate's help, they probably wouldn't have killed Ye Bai so smoothly.
Even with Hecate's help, Lin Ziyu never understood her true motives.
Only after Hecate's suicide at Lin Tai's tomb did she realize her foolish brother had been covertly turned by the world's second assassin.
Lin Ziyu had respected Hecate before rebirth.
Seeing her again now, her heart felt no joy.
"My name is Hecate, servant to the Eldest Young Master." Noticing Lin Ziyu's wary expression, Hecate recalled their first meeting in the previous life.
Lin Ziyu hadn't even looked her in the eye then.
What changed?
There was now a sense of guardedness, and Lin Ziyu's eyes unconsciously glanced at Lin Tai.
Was she wary of both Hecate and Lin Tai?
Hecate narrowed her eyes, realizing Lin Ziyu's gratitude toward her brother was extraordinary.
Too bad a little girl challenging her was a fool's errand.
"Lin Ziyu, she's mine. Don't bully her." Lin Tai naturally stood up for Hecate but grew curious about their relationship.
Their glances seemed different from before.
He remembered their previous interactions were never so tense.
Lin Ziyu cared little for Lin Tai and barely interacted with his circle.
Though both were Ye Bai's heroines, they weren't close.
Now, their gaze clash seemed like a sovereignty declaration—aimed, seemingly, at him.
No, that must be his imagination!
Lin Ziyu's attitude toward him had always been bad; why would she suddenly care about her brother?
Two heroines wouldn't fight over a villain like him instead of competing for Ye Bai, the male protagonist.
Lin Tai shook his head, feeling the recent blows had made him a bit paranoid.
Lin Ziyu glanced at him, clearly not bullying Hecate.
Her silly brother was targeted by this woman without realizing it.
But it was fine; she would soon make Hecate back off—an assassin couldn't become her sister-in-law.
Lin Ziyu said nothing more, bypassed Hecate, and went to her room.
She urgently needed backup.
Once in her room, Lin Ziyu quickly called Yao Anxuan.
It was time to summon her best friend.
Years ago, it was on Yao Anxuan's advice that she chose to study abroad.
This time, after returning, she immediately contacted Yao Anxuan to come to Imperial Capital for consultation.
By mid-afternoon, a luxurious Bentley passed security and entered the Lin Family estate.
Seeing her best friend arrive, Lin Ziyu immediately brought her to her room.
"Hello, Brother Lin Tai." Yao Anxuan greeted Lin Tai politely with a smile as she passed through the living room.
"What's going on?" Lin Ziyu frowned suspiciously. Possibly because of Hecate, she felt a distrustful doubt, sensing a hidden meaning behind her friend's smile.
But she didn't dwell on it.
Yao Anxuan and Lin Tai's relationship was icy, so they wouldn't really interact.
Besides, Lin Ziyu hadn't even explained anything to Yao Anxuan yet.
There was no way Yao Anxuan's relationship with Lin Tai would improve.
"Isn't this your brother? We're best friends; your brother is my brother." Yao Anxuan chuckled, offering a simple explanation.
"Come on, upstairs. I have something to discuss with you." Lin Ziyu sensed flaws in the explanation but decided it made sense.
It was impossible for her brother and best friend to have some secret relationship.
Quickly dismissing the thought, she recognized it as baseless worry.
Yao Anxuan nodded politely at Lin Tai and followed upstairs, her gaze lingering on Lin Tai.
Unexpectedly meeting Lin Tai again under these circumstances, she hoped for enough time to understand him and for him to understand her.
Once seated, Lin Ziyu eagerly began, "Anxuan, I'm about to tell you a secret—very important for our family's future. Listen carefully and give me advice!"
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