Alpha's Unexpected Heir

Chapter 837: Chapter 825: The Misunderstanding Grows Zhan Nanging was quite upset, but seeing Qiao Jing walking further away, she couldn't continue arguing with Xu Moqian and hurriedly chased after Qiao Jing with a cold snort.

She caught up to Qiao Jing just outside the research institute.

Worried that there might be a problem in Qiao Jing's relationship with her brother, Zhan Nanqing hastily explained.

"Qiao Jing, don't listen to that nonsense from Xu Moqian. My brother is devoted to you; no other woman even catches his attention. That woman's voice earlier isn't as Xu Moqian said..." "Alright, stop talking about it. Just letbe for a while. You should go back to work." Qiao Jing interrupted Zhan Nanqing, her tone indifferent, giving no hint of her actual emotions at that moment. Zhan Nanging wasn't sure if Qiao Jing was angry, but seeing her looking somewhat annoyed, she dared not bother her any further.

Once Qiao Jing had walked far enough away, Zhan Nanqing quickly took out her phone to call her brother, wanting to find out what was really going on.

However, after calling about ten times, nobody picked up...

Meanwhile, over at Zhan Corporation, in the CEO's office.

Han Liner hung up the phone and immediately deleted the call log.

To prevent Qiao Jing from calling back, she even put the phone on airplane mode, ensuring Qiao Jing's call couldn't get through for a while.

After doing all this, she placed the phone back in its spot and started to walk out.

But as soon as she opened the door, she bumped into Tang Yan, who was back to get Zhan Qipei's phone. Tang Yan scrutinized Han Liner with a critical gaze.

Noticing that Han Liner wasn't wearing a company badge, he frowned and questioned, "You're not a staff member of Zhan's. What are you doing in President Zhan's office? Entering the CEO's office without permission, I have reason to suspect you're stealing Zhan's corporate secrets." Han Liner was already a bit guilty; hearing Tang Yan's words, her face turned white in fear, and she quickly defended herself, "I'm Han Liner, a model under Zhan's, the one set to go to a fashion exhibition in Country F with President Zhan." "I cto see President Zhan. I found the office door ajar and thought he was inside, so I went in..." Tang Yan found something odd about Han Liner and was about to question further when his phone rang. It was an alarm he set to remind himself of the flight boarding time.

Pressed for time, he couldn't dwell on further questions and quickly ran back into the office to find Zhan Qipei's phone before rushing out.

"Perfect timing, since you're Han Liner, it savesa trip to find you. Cwithto the airport; the flight to Country F is in half an hour." With that said, Tang Yan swiftly sped off.

Han Liner breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed suit.

That evening, as dusk fell.

Qiao Jing, having finished her work at the research institute, returned to the apartment. Upon entering, she found the place in complete darkness, leaving her slightly puzzled.

Normally, Zhan Qipei would have been hby this time.

And ever since she got pregnant, Zhan Qipei would always prepare delicious meals ahead of time, waiting to have dinner with her when she got home.

A situation like today has never happened in such a long time.

Could it be that there was an urgent matter at work that needed handling? Feeling a bit suspicious, Qiao Jing turned on the lights and poured herself a glass of water, sitting down on the sofa in the living room.

However, after finishing the glass of water, half an hour passed and Zhan Qipei still hadn't chome.

Qiao Jing couldn't hold her anxiety any longer and picked up her phone intending to call Zhan Qipei.

Just at that moment, her phone rang.

It was a call from Zhan Qipei.

Upon answering, a deep, magnetic voice cthrough the phone, "Honey, you're home, right? Sorry I didn't tell you beforehand, but I have to go on a business trip tonight and won't be able to chome." Business trip? Qiao Jing's brow furrowed slightly, and she couldn't help but recall the phone call from earlier that day with the woman's ambiguous voice.

If it was just that phone call alone, she might find it a bit uncomfortable but she wouldn't think much of it, let alone doubt Zhan Qipei.

But why, coincidentally at this moment, did he have to suddenly go on a business trip? Could there be sconnection between the two? Thinking like this, Qiao Jing felt a little restless again.

On the other end of the line, Zhan Qipei, noticing Qiao Jing's prolonged silence, thought she might be displeased by his unannounced business trip, so he said, "Don't worry, I'll return as soon as possible. If all goes well, I should be back by tomorrow." Hearing his voice, Qiao Jing snapped out of her thoughts and responded faintly, "Okay." Since he said he'd be back tomorrow, she'd wait until then to discuss it. Perhaps she was just overthinking things.

After all, knowing Zhan Qipei as she did, he wasn't the type to be fickle and unfaithful...

Having spent all this tliving with Zhan Qipei, being without him suddenly left Qiao Jing feeling somewhat unaccustomed.

That night, she didn't sleep well and only fell asleep in the early hours, resulting in her sleeping in until noon the next day.

After getting up and washing, Qiao Jing ate lunch and turned on the TV, thinking of watching the news to pass the time.

Upon turning it on, it happened to switch to the international news channel where the reporter was live-broadcasting a famous tourist spot in Country F. Qiao Jing wasn't really interested in the tourist spot, but her sharp eyes caught a very familiar tall figure passing behind the reporter.

It was none other than Zhan Qipei, who had said he was going on a business trip and hadn't returned all night! Beside him was a woman with heavy makeup, wearing trendy and sexy clothes, and a sultry figure! But that wasn't the point. The point was when this woman passed by the reporter with Zhan Qipei, she called out, "President Zhan." Qiao Jing's drinking milk paused, her brow furrowed sharply.

There was no mistake. That coquettish voice was exactly the sas the woman's voice from the ambiguous phone call earlier! Zhan Qipei went on a business trip, why did he bring this woman along? The relationship between him and this woman...

Qiao Jing shook her head, stopping herself from further speculation.

She wasn't someone prone to suspicion. No matter what, she would wait until Zhan Qipei returned to clarify everything.

Though she thought so, Qiao Jing's mood was inevitably affected.

Upon arriving at the research institute, Zhan Nanqing immediately noticed that her mood seemed off and approached her with concern, asking, "Qiao Jing, what's wrong? Did something happen? Is it about my brother..." "Nothing's wrong." Qiao Jing shook her head, not wanting to elaborate.

At that moment, Xu Moqian suddenly entered from the doorway, holding a stack of photos.

Seeing Qiao Jing, he said indignantly, "Sister Jing, just in time, I found solid evidence of Zhan Qipei's infidelity!"

Before Qiao Jing could respond, Zhan Nanqing glared at Xu Mogian and, angrily said, "Xu What are you babbling about now? Would you die if you went a day without slandering my brother?" "Get lost, I can't be bothered with you." Xu Moqian pushed Zhan Nanqing aside from in front of Qiao Jing and continued, "Sister Jing, Zhan Qipei didn't go hlast night, did he?"