Ya'en slowly opened his eyes, his pitch-black gaze devoid of any emotion.
"Hmph, hypocrite!" Chris snorted coldly, a trace of mockery flashing through her eyes.
"Miss Chris, there is no need for you to be so hostile toward me. In the past, we simply walked different paths and could not work together. If I offended you in any way, I hope Miss Chris can forgive me. Now, I am merely the young master's butler. I hope Miss Chris can understand."
Ya'en gave Chris a slight bow, his tone sincere and without a single flaw for Chris to pick apart.
"Hmph!!"
Chris's eyes darted around before she snorted again and vanished in a flash. After Chris left, Ya'en straightened back up, calmly closed his eyes again, and stood motionless like a statue.
"I never expected even a ruthless hero like him to be subdued by Lin Yu. That really is terrifying!"
Not far away, Chris took in Ya'en's every movement. Then, she murmured with a sigh.
"I wonder when Lin Yu will fulfill his promise."
Thinking of what Lin Yu had promised her before, Chris stared blankly at the majestic Forbidden City with her bright eyes, countless thoughts running through her mind.
At this moment, Chris had complete faith in Lin Yu's words. She believed that Lin Yu would be the one capable of helping her escape this cruel place.
No one knew how long passed before the Forbidden City finally fell silent once more.
A little while later, a tall figure pushed open the hall doors and slowly walked out. It was Lin Yu, looking thoroughly refreshed.
"Awesome!!"
Lin Yu stretched lazily as he walked out, his face full of satisfaction.
"Trying to fight me? I refused to believe I couldn't handle you two!"
Thinking of the two women