The Villain's Redemption

Chapter 257 - Reputation

Chapter 257 - Reputation

"You think so?"

"I know so," Bella smiled. For some reason, the disappointment in Mo Li’s eyes seemed to make her chest ache. "It’s Gabriel Ting, my little sister’s boyfriend. He should be a well-known lawyer in the city now."

"Gabriel Ting... that corporate lawyer who is known to take probono cases?" A probono case means that the lawyer wouldn’t receive any sort of payment. Mostly, new lawyers take this to improve their professionalism. However, the bigger the lawyer becomes, the lesser they would take free cases like this. Of course, there were still lawyers that would be forced to volunteer because of the law firms.

However, Gabriel Ting is different. The man is already known in the corporate world. He is considered a big-time lawyer that is an expert in taking cases about corporate espionage and other complicated stuff like that. And yet, he never stopped taking free cases like these. In fact, the man increased the probono cases that he takes every week.

Because of this, the man already earned a reputation for being kind and someone who always values justice more than money. Moreover, the man also had looks and came from a good family. Meaning, there have been a lot of families trying to approach the man to set up an engagement. But it seems that Gabriel had no interest in women.

Yep. Another rumor is that Gabriel was actually gay. It was even said that he was secretly dating his best friend who is a very well-known actor in the industry. This all started when a fan of that actor pointed out that both of them had been photographed a lot together, yet both of them never had any dealings with women. Even their Personal Assistant, Secretaries, managers, and makeup artists were all male!

For a few seconds, Mo Li stared at her then he nodded, understanding flashed in his eyes as he leaned and kiss her forehead. "Alright, I will send some people to guard him. Make sure he is safe." He then stood from the bed and started calling some of his subordinates to monitor Gabriel Ting.

Of course, Mo Li’s actions surprised her. The man didn’t even ask questions or probe her words. He just nodded and said he would send his people to guard him? What kind of man would even spend so many resources just for his wife’s instincts? Bella’s gaze turned complicated as she stared at Renren’s back.

Huh?

Bella shook her head. Renren? Why was she thinking of that name again? For the umpteenth time, she started shaking her head as if trying to get that name out of her mind. Why does she want to recall something that she used to call a treacherous man like Su Xieren? Bella gritted her teeth, anger laced her eyes.

"I think we will have a problem." Mo Li’s words interrupted her stupor. However, when Mo Li saw her face, his expression immediately changed. "What happened? Do you have a headache?"

"No," she immediately faked a smile. "I am good. I just... I am really bothered by that Su Xieren calling himself Renren. It was infuria— "

"What did you say?" she didn’t miss the surprise in Mo Li’s face.

"I said... I am angry at that man Su Xieren."

"Because he called himself?"

"Renren." Even the name was enough to make her heart shake. Was this the reaction of her body? Was it because the original Bella really liked that man? ’Hey, Robot. Can we still find Bella’s soul? I want to strangle her. This is getting— ’ Again, Bella didn’t complete her words when she realized that she actually missed something.

She slapped her forehead and groan.

"Bella! Are you alright?"

She only nodded and bit her lips. A part of her felt like she could discuss anything with Mo Li but she needed to stop herself. First and foremost what she was about to say was unbelievable. She couldn’t just say that she already died and now she suspected that there was foul play in Bella’s death, alright? "Yeah... just Ummm... the alcohol maybe? My head is aching."

"Oh, then you should sleep." Mo Li quickly pushed her and tucked her in the bed. It was an action that surprised Bella. Mo Li was this quick? "I... I just... I think it’s better that you drink some meds and rest. Wait here... I will get some medicine in the bathroom."

"Huh?" Bella watched as Mo Li strode towards the bathroom where the medicine cabinet was located. "What was that?" she asked herself. Why did it look like Mo Li suddenly got excited? Did she say something? Frowning, Bella started thinking about the original Bella’s death. She actually didn’t think too much about it and just thought that it was Amy Sy or perhaps some natural causes.

However, now that she thought about it. Daniel Rogers was already here when she transferred into this body. Was it possible that the man tried to kill her? But why? Was it possible that it was because.... Bella would be the one to save the female lead? She bit her lips and waited for Mo Li to come back.

Unbeknownst to her, Mo Li was already pacing inside the master bathroom without any intention of coming out. At least not as of this moment. Mo Li was stroking his chin as he continued walking back and forth. His eyebrows would frown from time to time as he would mutter some words. Then he stopped walking and stared at his reflection in the mirror.

Slowly, his lips lifted upward into a beautiful smirk. Lily remembered him.

Earlier, Mo Li actually wanted to pull her in a hug. But he soon realized that it would be too difficult to pretend that he was happy. She already said that her head was aching! Why would he be happy that she is not feeling well? Mo Li didn’t want her to think too much into his actions again. He wouldn’t want her to believe some weird things in her mind again.

Mo Li couldn’t contain his happiness. After all, Lily’s soul still had the same connection towards his name. Meaning a part of her, inside of her soul is still there? They could remove their memories, but they won’t be able to remove her emotions. They won’t be able to erase the attraction and affection. The smirk soon turned into a huge smile.

Seems like it wasn’t too useless after all!

.......

Western Part of the City

Gabriel Ting eyed the number of papers in front of him before he sighed. Taking probono cases on top of the current corporate cases that he had been making his head hurt in the past few months. A wry smile slithered on his face as he thought of the reason why he started taking cases like these.

"Sir, one of your friends were here to see you." His secretary informed him. "It’s Mr. Son, he also has a few people with him. He said that they will wait for you at the lobby."

"Tell them to just leave. I still have a lot of things to do."

His assistant pursed his lips as he hesitated. "Atty. Ting, with all due respect sir, I think you needed a break."

"Hm?" Gabriel finally lifted his head away from the papers and looked at the middle-aged man standing by the door. He had been working for Gabriel since he became a lawyer a couple of years ago. This man had seen him tackle the most difficult clients and win all of his cases. He had been with him with he lost a case too. Suffice to say, this man was really aware of how much stress he had been experiencing in the past few weeks. "You know what? I should go..." Gabriel immediately made sure to keep all the papers neat before he grabbed his laptop and storage drives. Then he left the room while instructing his own secretary to go home too.

When Gabriel reached the lobby, he immediately saw his acquaintances and previous classmates. He had actually forgotten that today was one of his friend’s birthday. They had invited him for a party, but he had been too busy and had forgotten to send a response. After a few trivial greetings, Gabriel and his friends decided to go to a club with a VIP room where they could have some fun. Of course, the person who suggested this was none other than the birthday celebrant, Mr. Son.

Gabriel just nodded and decided to have a small drink. After all, he could no longer remember the last time he went to a club and had some fun. In the past few weeks, Gabriel had been very busy with work. Moreover, an acquaintance of him also mentioned some candidacy and using his face to win the election. Which had been in Gabriel’s mind lately.

Sadly, Gabriel didn’t know that all this was planned ahead of time and tonight was supposed to be the night that he would ruin his reputation.