Ever since Liu Yanmei declared herself a Chen and vowed to take everything Chen Lin had, her priorities had shifted. It wasn't about greed or ambition—it was about principle.
She refused to let someone who ruined her life claim even a fraction of what she considered rightfully hers.
"I see," she said flatly, her face carefully neutral.
"I know this is sudden," Lawyer Jin said gently, his tone almost apologetic. "But your grandfather believes this is the fairest way to—"
"Fair?" Chen Lin cut him off, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. "I suppose fairness depends on who you ask."
"Linlin—" Aunt Xi began, her voice full of concern, but Chen Lin raised a hand to stop her.
"I know, Aunt Xi," she said quietly. Then, addressing Lawyer Jin, she added, "Send me the papers when they're ready." Her voice was calm, but there was an edge beneath it, a warning not to push her further.
