According to Yiyi, "I'm making the best decision for my future," she said steadily.
"You lost your chance the moment you betrayed me."
He Shihan, who had been observing the conversation with a detached air, reclined in his chair, intrigued.
His voice was low and menacing as he said, "And who are you to dictate what's best for her?"
With a tinge of defiance in his posture, Lu Feng turned to face He Shihan.
"Remain away from this. You are not her guardian, even if you may be her uncle (the Lu guy called her uncle when she was a youngster, and she obeyed).
He Shihan said, "Technically, I'm your uncle too," with a hint of laughter in his eyes.
"But that hardly seems relevant when we're discussing your past with Yiyi."
Yiyi could feel the tension rising in the room.
"Lu Feng, this isn't about you. "It never was," she stated firmly.
"I don't need saving, especially not from someone who walked away when I needed them the most."
Lu Feng moved nearer, his voice beginning to sound desperate.
"Yiyi, consider it. We can figure this out. This is not necessary for you to do.
Yiyi's sour chuckle reverberated across the quiet.
"You believe you can simply re-enter my life and make the past disappear? You're not correct.
He Shihan watched her boldness with fascination, and his eyes sparked.
He said, "You're stronger than I expected," in a tone that suggested acceptance.
Yiyi inhaled deeply, forcing the betrayal memories to the back of her mind.
"I've learned to fight for what I want, and I want this."
Lu Feng's expression grew stern.
"You'll regret this decision."
"Regret?" Yiyi raised an eyebrow in response.
"I've already moved on, and I won't allow you to drag me back into your world of lies."
Then, with the weight of her resolve beginning to weigh on her, she turned back to the contract.
She would not allow anybody, particularly Lu Feng, to ruin her plans since the ink of her future was waiting on her.
She wrote her name firmly with her pen, confirming her doom and beginning her journey.
She was prepared to seize this opportunity.