Just like that time in the bathroom, he inflicted intense pain upon her. There was no pity, no gentleness, just straight up venting.
He clearly didn't want to touch her, nor did he want to make a deal with her, but she was the one who made the first move and started all this. Now, she suggested to stop making these deals with him. Why was he so fired up?
Also, he said... she didn't want to rely on him, but others... In his eyes, did he think she was that kind of person to rely on others to get to the top?
Qiao Anhao knew that even if she tried to explain herself, Lu Jinnian wouldn't necessarily believe her. But she wrestled with the idea in her mind and couldn't help but open her eyes. She pushed herself to endure the pain Lu Jinnian inflicted and opened her mouth to say in a low voice, "I never wanted to rely on others, I only wanted to rely on myself.."
