A hint of a predatory glint flickered in Wang Li's eyes.
"Indeed, the situation has taken a dramatic turn, Madam Song," he conceded, his voice a low rumble. "But alliances are forged in the fires of adversity, not mere necessity. They demand unwavering trust, a shared vision that transcends the boundaries of the present."
He leaned closer, his masked face mere inches from hers, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper.
"Are you prepared to rewrite the destiny of the Song Family, Madam Song, and perhaps, your own? Are you willing to gamble on a future where loyalty is not just to a family, but to a partnership built on mutual ambition and… perhaps… something more?"
Song Jingyan's breath hitched at his suggestive words. His closeness sent a shiver down her spine, a mixture of fear and a strange, exhilarating thrill.
