Key to the Safe
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
He had failed to protect the one he loved 20 years ago. And although he may have accumulated tremendous power and status over the years, it would never heal the wound of this mistake. What was the point of his hard work if he could not protect his own child?
He wondered if the gods had pitied him as the snowstorm slowed down during the night and had cleared up as dawn broke.
Xiao Jinglin gazed aimlessly into the heavy snow outside his window as he finished the last of his coffee with a gulp. He picked up his phone and dialed Xiao Weijun.
The call connected, and Xiao Jinglin was overwhelmed with emotions as he said, "Sister, we found the Xiao family pledge."
Xiao Weijun's trembling voice answered from the other end of the call, "What? You mean the bracelet?" Her voice was full of anxiety.
"Yes." Xiao Jinglin looked down at the small golden bracelet in his hands. It was of a significance that only the Xiao family knew. "It is that one."