One must know how treacherous this industry was. If this were another woman, she would do her utmost best to marry into an elite family instead of continuing in this trade; after all, the elites only looked for women with decent backgrounds.
She narrowed her eyes and took in a cool, deep breath.
His question was so direct that it sounded jarring to her ears.
As a result, she felt rather embarrassed.
She understood, though, that he did not have any ill will and was not out to mock her or make things difficult for her. He just wanted to know her real score with Mu Yazhe.
As her agent, he had an obligation to know everything about her.
She did not intend to hide anything from him as well.
She gazed into his eyes and neutrally said, "I don't like owing anyone."
He was surprised with her answer, yet somehow, it was within his estimation, too.
This reply was very much her style, after all!
