Still, the woman merely observed the unfolding scene without approaching Lin Feng. Her calm gaze revealed neither fear nor urgency.
She understood that timing was everything, and this was not yet the moment to step forward.
After casting one final, lingering glance at Lin Feng, she turned away. Her figure melted into the shadows as if she had never been there at all. Not a single soul present sensed her departure.
As for Lin Feng, he accepted Chen Nuo's repayment without hesitation. With a simple nod, he allowed her to remain by his side as a house servant.
To Chen Nuo, this was not humiliation, but salvation and a new purpose in life. The night, for many, came to a quiet end. But for others… it was only the beginning.
***
"Hm…"
A soft murmur escaped Li Ruoxi's lips as her eyelashes trembled. Her consciousness slowly surfaced from the depths of slumber, her mind still hazy and unfocused.
