Chapter 1451 Su Mu's Secret

"Later, when he tried to quit, they killed him."

At this point, Su Mu's tone changed slightly.

“They came to me because my father had a secret document of theirs, and they thought I had it…”

Luo Feng's pupils contracted.

"what document?"

He had a feeling that this document might be key.

It might be helpful to him.

Thanatos's organization has existed for so long and has such a deep foundation that it is extremely difficult to break through.

Even if it's not as solid as an iron barrel, it's still extremely difficult to squeeze into.

Otherwise, neither side would have been able to do anything to the other for so long.

If this continues, Luo Feng will really get tired.

"I do not know."

Su Mu shook his head and sighed.

"Before my father passed away, he only gave me a box and told me that I must not open it or give it to anyone."

"I've kept it hidden in a safe place and never touched it..."

Just then, Zeng Fan walked over, holding a small black cube about the size of a fingernail.

This was found on the assassin who was disguised as a waiter.

"Boss, they've been listening to us."

Luo Feng took the bugging device, his eyes sharpening.

This dinner party was a setup from the very beginning, and he and Su Mu were both pawns in it.

So, in that sense, Su Mu is also a victim.

If that's the case, then Luo Feng can understand her.

"Take her back."

Luo Feng pointed to his unconscious assistant and said to Zeng Fan, "Interrogate him carefully; we might be able to get some information out of him."

Then he looked at Su Mu, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, "Where is that box now?"

Su Mu hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's in my safe at home."

"take me."

Luo Feng uttered a few words calmly, not giving Su Mu any chance to refuse.

"Going right now."

Thanatos will not give up easily, and the secret in that box might help him deal with Thanatos.

He will not let any of those who want to harm them get away with it.

A struggle flashed in Su Mu's eyes. She subconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

The private room was so quiet that you could hear the rustling of leaves in the wind outside.

Luo Feng stood to the side, his face stern, with an inexplicable seriousness.

His gaze was fixed on Su Mu, as if he wanted to see right through her.

"Miss Su, I don't have much patience."

Luo Feng spoke calmly, breaking the brief stalemate.

"You should understand that this matter is not just about your safety, but also involves many innocent people."

"Thanatos will not let you off easily, nor will it let anyone who stands in their way go unpunished."

“Right now, this box is our only clue, and I don’t want to repeat myself.”

He really hoped that Su Mu could understand that taking this out would benefit everyone.

If he doesn't take it out, he'll only hurt himself.

Su Mu bit her lower lip, her heart filled with conflict.

On the one hand, it's about cherishing her father's belongings.

She didn't know what her father had left behind, and there was a fear of the unknown.

On the other hand, it was Luo Feng's powerful deterrent that made her dare not and unable to resist.

Finally, she slowly exhaled, as if using all her strength, and nodded.

"Okay, I'll take you there."

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng turned to look at Zeng Fan, his eyes filled with concern.

"You escort Bai Ningbing and the children home first. It's too dangerous here. I don't want them to get hurt in the slightest."

Zeng Fan nodded upon hearing this, his eyes filled with worry.

"Boss, you must be careful."

Bai Ningbing stepped forward, her eyes filled with worry. She glanced at Su Mu, then looked at Luo Feng, and gently took his hand.

"You must be careful, I'm waiting for you at home."

Luo Feng gently squeezed her hand, nodded in acknowledgment, then turned and followed Su Mu out of the villa.

Su Mu's car was driving on the road leading to his villa area.

The atmosphere inside the car was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The driver was Su Mu.

Luo Feng gazed at the scenery rushing past the window, pondering what he would face next.

Su Mu gripped the steering wheel tightly, glancing at Luo Feng out of the corner of his eye every now and then, hesitating to speak several times.

Soon, the car stopped in front of a luxury villa.

Su Mu led Luo Feng into the villa, and the moment they pushed open the door, a cold and desolate atmosphere rushed towards them.

The enormous villa was decorated in an extremely luxurious manner.

Exquisite carpets covered the entire floor.

The walls are adorned with valuable artworks.

But the room was eerily quiet, devoid of any human presence.

Luo Feng was somewhat surprised.

Normally, a celebrity's home should be bustling with activity.

The nannies and maids are busy going about their business, and friends come and go constantly, but this place feels like a cold palace.

Seemingly sensing Luo Feng's confusion, Su Mu spoke with a wry smile.

"Don't be fooled by my seemingly glamorous life; I've always been alone."

She slowly walked to the window, gently pulled back the curtains, and let the moonlight stream into the room.

Although the room wasn't warm, the moonlight seemed to bring some warmth to it.

“My parents divorced when I was very young. They were both busy with their own lives and neither of them wanted to take care of me.”

"After my father joined Thanatos, I saw him even less."

"Later, he said he wanted to leave the family, and as a result... he was killed by them."

"I knew from that time on that I could only rely on myself in this world."

"I studied acting desperately and worked hard in the entertainment industry to get where I am today, but I got to all of this by gritting my teeth and persevering all by myself."

Su Mu's voice was choked with emotion, and her eyes were slightly red. Luo Feng listened quietly, feeling a pang of sympathy for her.

This seemingly strong woman has such a tragic past.

"Sometimes, there are certain things that I don't know who to talk to."

Su Mu's voice grew softer and softer until it was choked with emotion, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

The moonlight fell on her face, and the tear stains at the corners of her eyes were clearly visible.

This is completely different from the glamorous female celebrity she usually is.

Looking at her like this, Luo Feng's coldness softened a little.

Everyone has feelings.

Empathy is an innate human ability.

He hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand and gently patted her back, his tone unusually gentle.

"It's okay, it's all over."

These words seemed to pierce Su Mu's heart.

It instantly shattered all of Su Mu's pretense.

You have told countless lies, but one day those lies will be exposed on their own.

She turned around abruptly, and before Luo Feng could react, she reached out and hugged his neck, burying her face in his shoulder. The sobs she had suppressed for years finally escaped her lips, her voice thick with nasal congestion.

"I've kept these words to myself for over a decade, and I've never told anyone... They only see my glamorous side, but nobody knows that I'm home alone at night, and I don't even dare to leave a light on all night..."

Luo Feng's body froze instantly, his arm hanging in mid-air, somewhat at a loss.

He never imagined that this woman, who had always been the center of attention, would suddenly do such a thing.

But hearing her suppressed sobs made him unable to push her away, and he didn't know what to do.

He could clearly sense that this was not a pretense, but the collapse of someone who had been holding back for too long in a desperate situation.

A moment later, he slowly raised his hand and gently wrapped it around Su Mu's back, patting her as if comforting a frightened child.

"Cry, it'll make you feel better."

"Some things are just like that; liveliness stems from solitude."

"But you also gained freedom, without restraint."

The passage of time may have been due to the effect of Luo Feng's soothing words.

Su Mu's sobs gradually subsided and became calmer.

Her grip on Luo Feng's neck loosened slightly.

The two remained in that position for a while until Su Mu's sobs completely subsided.

Luo Feng subconsciously wanted to change the subject, so he looked her up and down.

Only then did he realize that the woman in his arms was slender yet curvaceous, and through the thin fabric, he could clearly feel the softness of her body.

The empathy that had just occupied his thoughts quietly receded, and a strange feeling suddenly welled up from the bottom of his heart, making him somewhat distracted.

He snapped back to his senses, feeling the immense power within him about to burst forth. He coughed lightly, subtly creating some distance, and tried to keep his tone steady.

"Alright, let's find the box first. It's not safe here, let's not waste time."

Su Mu also noticed the change in atmosphere, her cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly let go of his hand, lowered her head to tidy her slightly messy hair, her movements were unnatural and very awkward.

"Hmm... come with me, the safe in the basement is behind the study."

Luo Feng watched her retreating figure, sighed softly, and his tone unconsciously softened.

I'm sorry for reminding you of those unpleasant things.

"But we need to find that box now, I hope you can understand."

At times like these, a man should hold a woman and comfort her.

Korofeng was truly at his wit's end. This evidence was too crucial. Since Thanatos wanted it so badly, there must be a reason for it.

Su Mu took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

"I know."

Su Mu took a few steps forward, then paused slightly, gently stroking the cold study door as if to confirm something, before slowly pushing it open.

The study is simply furnished. Behind the huge mahogany desk, a bookshelf is seamlessly embedded in the wall, blending in with the surrounding decor.

If she hadn't deliberately pointed it out, no one would have noticed anything unusual.

Luo Feng narrowed his eyes; the mechanism was quite ingeniously designed.

However, he always felt that this had nothing to do with Su Mu, nor was it designed by the other party.

"right here."

Su Mu reached out and pressed down on a hardcover book on the bottom shelf, then gently pushed it to the right. The bookshelf silently slid open to the side, revealing a hidden door behind it.

Pulling open the hidden door, a staircase leading to the basement comes into view, with a faint dust in the air.

"It seems no one has been here for a long time."

Luo Feng muttered something.

He followed closely behind down the stairs, where a safe about half a person's height stood in the center of the basement.

At first glance, the surface has a matte metallic sheen, and if he is not mistaken, it should be a specially reinforced model.

Su Mu crouched down and took out a palm-sized wooden box from a hidden compartment under the safe.

The box is made of dark brown old wood, with intricate cloud patterns carved on the surface, and the edges are already showing signs of patina.

However, the brass lock on top of the box was particularly conspicuous.

The lock cylinder is engraved with many incomprehensible patterns.

If you look closely, you can vaguely see several extremely thin metal wires wrapped around it.

"This is the box my father left behind."

Su Mu handed the wooden box to Luo Feng, her voice still trembling slightly.

It seems this item is of great significance to him, giving the impression of entrusting an elderly person's belongings to him.

"I've never touched it, and I don't know what's inside."

Luo Feng took the wooden box; it felt slightly heavy in his hand. He carefully examined the copper lock, his brows gradually furrowing.

"This lock has a very special structure; it's not an ordinary mechanical lock."

As he spoke, he reached out and tried to touch the area next to the lock cylinder.

Soon, he felt a faint electric current and immediately sensed something was wrong.

"what happened?"

Seeing that Luo Feng's expression was not quite right, Su Mu hurriedly asked.

"There are interlocking mechanisms inside. If you forcibly destroy them, they could trigger the traps."

"What should we do then?" Su Mu asked anxiously.

"Where's the password?"

Luo Feng looked up at Su Mu and asked, "Did your father leave any clues, such as his birthday or anniversaries?"

Su Mu tried hard to recall, and her eyes reddened slightly again.

"No... He only told me to keep the box safe before he left, and he didn't mention any password."

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