Those former friends would fawn over her like obsequious dogs. Now that she has been driven out of the Song family, those people would surely seek revenge on her.
When Ai Shang magazine in Province faced trouble that came knocking, her pack of lackeys, who used to follow her commands, scampered off even faster than she did. They were nowhere to be found when needed, all ran away, leaving her alone to face the claims of others.
Not a single one was any use.
If she reached out for help now, she would only be met with cold mockery and hot derision, the outcome even more embarrassing.
Reflecting on it, Song Zishan felt a shiver, yet her heart harbored not a trace of regret for her actions. If she did have regrets, it would be that she hadn't been harsher before in the pursuit of fame, face, and status.
All was because Lu Jianan kept persuading her on the sidelines, advising her to maintain good relationships, to be kind to others, to help when she could.
