Because once she admitted that fact, all the efforts made over these past few months would go up in smoke.
She believed that, with Lu Jihan's temperament, he would certainly strip her back to her original form.
She trembled in fear, her whole body resisting.
Seeing her remain silent for so long, Shen Kang grew annoyed.
He stepped forward, mercilessly grabbed Chi Wen by the back of her collar, and shouted, "Are you deaf? Mr. Lu is asking you a question, aren't you going to confess honestly?!"
Chi Wen had never been treated like this before. Enraged, she gritted her teeth and struggled desperately: "I can speak, but only if it's just me and Mr. Lu remaining here!"
Shen Kang was momentarily stunned, then furious: "Cunning woman, what trick are you trying to pull now? You think you can just…"
Before he could finish, Lu Jihan suddenly raised his hand, interrupting him, "Shen Kang, do as she says, step out for a moment."
"But Mr. Lu..."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine."
