Zhou Ling glanced at Liao Ning and nodded subtly. He understood that once she had made her decision, there was no turning back. However, he vowed to protect her from the shadows.
The aircraft descended slowly, finally landing amidst the ruins. Liao Ning stepped off, accompanied by Liao Xi.
Lili had already instructed Liao Xi to follow Liao Ning's lead, turning her into a mere puppet.
As soon as Liao Ning set foot on the ground, Sami's flight monitor detected her presence.
Liao Ning received a message shortly after. "Come to the 17th floor. No one else is allowed to accompany you."
Sami's emotions were a mix of excitement and complexity. Earl Sam had never paid much attention to her, and she had grown up as the daughter of an earl without receiving any care from her family. Chen Xi, despite being unwell, had shown her occasional warmth.