Xi Bolai retrieved a rope from the drawer and tied it around Annie's neck before tightening the knot, causing her to remain still.
"Just dare to bet I won't strangle you to death."
"I know you won't. You're not that cruel to me," said a frightened Annie as she gripped the rope tightly to prevent him from tightening it further.
Xi Bolai finally let go and said, "I'll give you a chance. Don't show up in front of me again and stay as far away from me as possible. I don't wish to see you again from now on."
Noticing the austere expression on his face, Annie said reluctantly, "You really don't need me anymore?"
"Don't you understand English? Must I really repeat myself?"
"Of course not." Utterly dejected, she lifted herself off him and said, "I'll leave right now."
