Make Your Move

Arrogant.

That was the Bai family's first impression of Zuo Yi.

Even when facing an Alpha powerhouse like him, the Bai family members still appeared exceedingly proud, even aggressive.

Bai Jingqi's gaze was indifferent and icy.

Zuo Yi curled a finger and tapped the small table beside him where the teacups sat. "Satisfied."

Ultimately, Zhang Longqing had caused this matter. Although he had borrowed the Bai family's influence, the Bai family's explanation left nothing to criticize in terms of reason.

"Very good."

Bai Jingqi nodded. The look he gave Zuo Yi suddenly turned blade-sharp. "Count Zuo, now that our Bai family has given you a satisfactory explanation, shouldn't you also give us justice?"

The moment his words fell, the atmosphere in the hall abruptly changed, becoming oppressive and heavy.

"Justice?"

As if he had noticed nothing, Zuo Yi said, "What justice do you want?"

"Zhang Longqing deserved to die..."

Bai Jingqi said slowly, "It doesn't matter that you killed him. But Sun Chen was one of our Bai family's people, and our Bai family invested resources worth tens of millions in him. How should we settle this debt?"

Only then did Zuo Yi learn that the nobody he had casually killed was called Sun Chen. He smiled. "How do you want to settle it?"

"Very simply."

Bai Jingqi stared at Zuo Yi and raised one finger. "The dead cannot be brought back to life. Our Bai family can overlook your killing Sun Chen, but you must solemnly apologize to our Bai family."

"Second."

He raised a second finger. "You must promise never to set foot in An Yue again for the rest of your life!"

"Or else?"

Meeting his gaze, Zuo Yi felt his patience nearing its end.

"The nation has its laws, and families have their rules!"

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