What Hong Yu didn't realize was that Phoenix was watching over her each and every move.

In the Sufei Hotel, Phoenix's face was a study in madness. He had just learned that Hong Yu had headed to Zhang Lie's rooms, and that the two of them had been alone for about five minutes before she had stepped out unwillingly.

"No wonder she's been trying to persuade me not to start a conflict with Zhang Lie—he's her gigolo, there's no doubt about it!" Phoenix couldn't think of any other reason for their encounter.

If Hong Yu were to know about Phoenix's thoughts, she would likely have gotten so angry as to spit out blood.

After commanding...