Leon looked at her with concern. "I... I just want to help you."
Ye Jin paused, her eyes narrowing slightly. She turned back to him and replied, "My master bought me. Everything I have, including my life, belongs to him." Without another word, she walked away.
Leon looked down at his wine glass, watching his fingers tremble.
"I tried... I really tried."
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Upstairs, Dion and Angus watched the scene through a balcony window.
"It seems your brother has taken an interest in your slave," Angus said, smirking as he swirled his wine glass.
Dion's gaze became cold and indifferent. He said nothing, his eyes following Ye Jin as she disappeared into the crowd.
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