Chapter 421 Women Supporting Women



"You are saying that she ran away from the hospital and it has nothing to do with both of you?" Amanda looked at the two of them and asked the question. It was going to be a big headache if the two lawyers of their company got involved with Mu Wanwan's missing case. Although it was not a big thing to tackle, she could imagine her father giving his commentary on how she should have dealt with this case. This case was very close to her family and they were showing particular interest in it. Her father was counting on the firm to win this case.

"Yes, "An Xiulan and Ming Jun said. They had no hand in Mu Wanwan's disappearance but Yang Zi could allege that they had a hand in it and Ming Jun was the last person to meet Mu Wanwan before she disappeared from the hospital. They were really curious as to how she ran away from there given how tight the security was in the hospital. They could not believe that she was able to escape from under the nose of Yang Zi.

Yang Zi had tried her best to keep Mu Wanwan hostage but the game was reversed now. What on earth was happening inside the Mu family?

Amanda said, "If the police are involved, Ming Jun, you will have to talk to them as you are the last person to meet her. Your image will be captured in the CCTV."

Amanda would prepare all the damage control. There was no way she was going to let him face any implications.

Ming Jun said as he looked at her, "It's doubtful that there was no CCTV around or inside the doctor's office."

When An Xiulan was inside making a way for him to enter the doctor's room, he was with the private investigator outside. They were too looking for an opportunity to get inside. While doing this, they noticed that there was no CCTV around the doctor's cabin. It baffled him as to how such a big hospital did not have surveillance. This gave rise to many questions in his mind. If his image was captured in the camera, the hospital would have to give an explanation of where the footage came from if there was no CCTV. The hospital would not want to get involved in this matter right now. Yang Zi's involvement, in this case, had already caused a lot of public sensation and the hospital would not want to get involved in it. This would do them no good.

"How is that possible?" Amanda asked, "It's a hospital."

She was highly curious about the happenings in that hospital but she was aware that it should not be her business.

Ming Jun reacted, "Exactly. That's what I have been thinking about."

After taking a pause, he went on, "I noticed CCTVs in other parts of the hospital but not on that side."

This was even more baffling.

An Xiulan answered the doubts as much as she could, "I heard that the doctor is extremely private, that's why the rich housewives are his biggest customer base. They visit him because he is private and there is no evidence that they visit him."

Nobody understood better than An Xiulan how the high society worked. There were lots of secrets there. Rich housewives find solace in these kinds of private spaces. They were paranoid. They could not afford bad press at any cost. Places like the hospital that gave them assurance that everything would be kept private gave them the courage to work on their mental health. It was very hard to work on their twisted mental health with the fear of all their secrets being sold to the press.

"What sort of place does that doctor run?" Amanda could not help but ask. She was even more curious about the people who visited that doctor or hospital now.

"It has nothing to do with the case, "An Xiulan said. In short, there was nothing to be curious about that place. They were deviating from their problem.

"What will happen to the case?" An Xiulan asked further, "Will they blame our client for Mu Wanwan's disappearance?"

Amanda answered, "There is a high possibility of that."

Suddenly, the phone rang. Amanda picked up the call. As she disconnected the call, she looked at the two of them and said, "Mrs Mu took back her complaint. Our client is doing the same."

Now it was even more baffling than the hospital. What truly was going on with the Mu family? What do they want? What were they trying to do?

"What on earth?" The two lawyers reacted.

Amanda answered, "They decided that it was a private matter and they would rather deal with it privately."

It was too late to announce that they want to treat this as a family matter when the news is all leaked in the media by no one else but the Mu family. The family got sympathy and ruined a poor man's career and now they suddenly decided that they were taking a step back as they had too much of it.

"The reason?" An Xiulan asked.

Amanda answered, "Too much media intervention."

Too much media intervention. Their ass! They were clearly up to something.

Mu Wanawan disappeared in the afternoon and a few hours later the case was also withdrawn. The man who was screaming about how much he hated Yang Zi also took back the case. Clearly, the things were not as simple as they make them seem. nOVe)lb(In

Ming Jun said, "It is not making any sense."

Amanda answered, "We can't do much. The case is withdrawn. He is no longer our client. He will come later for paperwork."

Her family was out of her hair. They had her so much pressurized because of this case. She could not eat or rest properly. Thankfully, she would be able to relax now.

"Since this case is dismissed, you should move on to another, "Amanda said. Their client was no more their client. They had nothing to worry about anything anymore. They should move to another case and forget about this one.

They said, "We will take our leave."

As An Xiulan was leaving with Ming Jun, Amanda called her. "Miss An. Please wait for a while."

Ming Jun looked at the two ladies but did not say anything as he went out.

"Yes, Miss Li?" An Xiulan asked as she took a seat. She did not know why Amanda asked her to stay. Does it have anything to do with this case? She could see how relaxed Amanda looked suddenly after the phone call.

"Are you okay?" Amanda surprised her with the question.

An Xiulan furrowed her brows and asked, "Yes?"

Amanda pointed out, "Your cheek is swollen. And there is a small wound on the corner of your lip."

She could see that An Xiulan was physically hurt. She did not know how to do it. The mark was not very visible. Anyone who did not know enough would not be able to know as An Xiulan's makeup skills were impeccable. Anyone would clearly think that it was blush on her face. But she could see that it was anything but blush. Anyone would have wondered if An Xiulan had an abusive partner but she was out for work.

An Xiulan opened her phone camera and saw that her left cheek was a little red and swollen. The difference was subtle. It was not much but still Amanda ended up noticing.

An Xiulan said with a small smile, "I did not notice it."

She winced as she felt her lips crack while trying to smile. Oh, the slap hurt like hell.

"May I know how you get it?" Amanda asked.

An Xiulan answered, "I pushed Miss Yang too far. It was the consequence."

"She dared to slap you?" Amanda asked. "We can file a case against her."

An Xiulan said, "No, it is fine. I provoked her too much to make time for Ming Jun. I should not have pressed her sore nerve in the first place."

She should not have said too many things but she would be lying if she said she regretted anything. But she knew that she hurted Yang Zi with her words.

"Do you know her personally?" Amanda asked.

An Xiulan answered, "Not much."

Amanda raised a brow, "But enough to get this reaction from her."

An Xiulan did not answer.

Amanda went on, "Anyways, your father will not be pleased to see your swollen cheek. It will be a headache for the office if he gets to know about this."

An Xiulan chuckled, "You are the CEO. And his boss. What can he even say to you?"

Amanda said, "Well, you have not seen how possessive he is of his family."

"Good thing that he is not here to see this," An Xiulan said, "Thank you for your concern. I will take my leave."

"I will send you ice and medicine. Use it. And you can take the rest of the day off."

An Xiulan was very much touched, "Thank you, Miss Li."

It feels good when women support women rather than bringing down.