For a brief moment, Ning Jin thought Chi Yu had discovered the truth.
She was so terrified that she stood frozen in place, staring at Chi Yu without moving a muscle.
Chi Yu feigned surprise, "What's wrong? Is that question really that scary?"
Of course, it was terrifying! According to the scapegoat's rules, if the substitute breaks free from the imposed misfortune, the one who benefits will suffer a backlash a hundredfold.
Ning Jin, with trembling hands, grabbed her coffee and took a large gulp, forcing a smile as she tried to appear calm.
"Why are you asking this, miss?"
"Just bored. I was curious."
Chi Yu's eyes never left Ning Jin's face, scrutinizing every subtle expression. "You seem quite nervous. You're sweating a lot."
Instinctively, Ning Jin raised her hand to wipe her forehead while muttering, "It's just a hypothetical, an impossible scenario. I refuse to entertain such thoughts."
Hypothetical?
