Chapter 22: Apology (Part Two)

“Miss, even so, why go to such lengths?” Sunset peeled a shrimp and fed it to Snow Velvet. Breaking his leg and then healing it—this was pointless, utterly meaningless!

The smile at the corner of Anran’s lips widened, her coldness deepening. “Don’t you think watching Lu Junfan crawl on his knees, gritting his teeth, is already satisfying? But that would be far too easy for them. Your lady never does a losing deal. The real show is yet to come. No rush.”

How could it be pointless? The Lu family’s reputation alone would cost Lu Anrong all his wits to repair, even though, for over ten years, he had been charitable, earning the family a reputation for goodness. Yet reputation is like a lake: when a stone shatters the surface, it may regain its calm, but it is never as it was before.

Now, every Lu family member must tread carefully, as if walking on thin ice. One misstep, and the citizens of Moon City would drown them in scorn. Besides, after today’s events, the Lu family would be keeping their heads down for quite some time.

“Yes, everything is at your command, Miss.” Sunset murmured. But her cold gaze betrayed a murderous intent—wouldn’t a single stroke solve everything?

Anran looked up, her eyes clear as water meeting Sunset’s gaze. In an instant, she saw through Sunset’s thoughts, and smiled gently. “Indeed, ending him with a single blow would be satisfying. But that’s still too easy for them. Only the living can taste pain. Lu Junfan has just begun to learn its flavor.”

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