Chapter 883: The Image Stone

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation  Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Though Ye Wanwan appeared composed on the outside, her heart was already in turmoil. She kept replaying the scene in the restroom, wondering if she had left behind any incriminating evidence.

However, the more she panicked, the less she could remember. She even began to doubt if there had been anyone else in the restroom with her.

Regardless, at this point, she had no choice but to stick to her story. If she didn’t, all the efforts her parents had made to protect her that day would be in vain.

Observing Ye Wanwan’s silent demeanor, Ye Leng’an suddenly chuckled – not a cold smirk, but a bright, albeit malicious, smile. “Ye Wanwan, you see, I have a peculiar habit. Whenever I find myself in a compromising situation, I always leave behind a little evidence. From the moment I saw you in the restroom, I sensed trouble, so I immediately took out the Image Stone. How about this? I’ll reveal everything that happened in the restroom and let everyone judge for themselves. What do you say?”

While speaking, Ye Leng’an produced a stone – the Image Stone.

Similar to mortal world video recorders, the Image Stone could capture images. However, unlike video recorders, it required spiritual energy to function, making it somewhat impractical.

Given the convenience of devices like video recorders and smartphones, the use of Image Stones was rare. It was unexpected that Ye Leng’an would employ one.

Ye Wanwan’s eyes fixated on the Image Stone in Ye Leng’an’s hand, her body trembling involuntarily. She hadn’t anticipated Ye Leng’an’s cunning move to secretly record everything.

Yet, what terrified her most wasn’t her fabricated act but the words she had exchanged with Ye Leng’an in the restroom.

If her parents and Murong Xingrui witnessed her state, their image of her would shatter. They would all despise her.

If anyone understood Ye Wanwan’s current state, it was Murong Xingrui. Sensing her trembling in his embrace, he felt her fear.

With Ye Leng’an producing the Image Stone, revealing its contents would provide the best evidence. What was Ye Wanwan afraid of?

Was everything Ye Leng’an said true? Was her injury merely a staged act? Was that why she feared being exposed?

Ye Leng’an continued to smile brightly. “Ye Wanwan, tell me. Shall I reveal everything that happened in the restroom and let everyone see who caused your injury?”

“No!” Ye Wanwan instinctively protested.

Her voice was piercing, her forehead drenched in sweat, her complexion even paler than when she was injured. She was on the verge of collapse, supported only by Murong Xingrui.

Her sharp cry drew everyone’s attention. Seeing her condition, suspicions arose.

“Hehe, what’s wrong with you?” Ye Leng’an’s mischievous grin widened. “Are you afraid to reveal your true self, hence opposing the release of the recording?”

Ye Wanwan’s gaze remained fixed on the Image Stone, panic and tension evident. She wanted to destroy it but knew she lacked the strength. Even if she succeeded, everyone would see her guilt.

She was at a loss, trapped in a dilemma.

“Wanwan, what’s happening?” Zhongyu Jiarui looked at her with concern. “Has your injury worsened?”

“Shut up.” Master Zhongyu silenced Zhongyu Jiarui, glaring at her like a fool. “From now on, if you utter another word, you’ll be confined to the family estate. You’ll need my permission to leave.”

Could this fool not see Ye Wanwan’s guilt? No one present was naïve. They all noticed Ye Wanwan’s unease since Ye Leng’an revealed the Image Stone.

Clearly, the stone’s contents were damning for Ye Wanwan. That’s why she was nervous and opposed its release.

Regardless of whether Ye Leng’an shared the recording, everyone could tell Ye Wanwan had orchestrated her injury.

Only Zhongyu Jiarui, that fool, still believed Ye Wanwan was the victim.

Ye Hongxuan and Lian Mengzhu’s gazes held disappointment when they looked at Ye Wanwan. They had reached the same conclusion as others.

However, Lian Mengzhu was still reluctant to believe Ye Wanwan’s actions. She turned to Ye Wanwan. “Wanwan, tell me what happened.”

Ye Wanwan remained silent, afraid to speak. Everything she said would be wrong.

At this moment, she wished she could faint and escape everything.

But before she could act on this thought, Ye Leng’an shattered her reverie. “Don’t faint, Ye Wanwan. If you do, I’ll release all the Image Stone recordings.”

Ye Wanwan immediately snapped back to reality, determined not to faint.