Liu Wan stopped in her tracks.
She knew then that he still had not given up.
Fortunately, she had taken an extra precaution and had not revealed that Wanwan was Xia Siheng's daughter.
"I can't oblige you!"
Liu Wan turned to leave.
But Xie Jinqian spoke again. "As long as you win, I won't target Xia Siheng again, nor will I interfere in your affairs."
Liu Wan recalled the peril of the day the evil spirits attacked the Liu Residence. Without Wanwan, the consequences would have been unimaginable. She said,
"Go on."
"If Xia Siheng treats you as he always has and does nothing to break your heart before your wedding, you win. I won't scheme against your marriage afterward."
"But if he lets you down, you must leave him. Whether you come with me doesn't matter. As long as you live happily and freely, I'll help you do whatever you wish."
Xie Jinqian spoke calmly.
He did not believe for a moment that Xia Siheng truly loved her!
Otherwise, Wanwan could not possibly have been Xia Qianhui's daughter!
He had to return to Southern Yue to accomplish his great undertaking, so he could no longer stay in the Capital to protect his sister-in-law. But that was all right. He had given all his businesses in the Capital to Third Brother.
Third Brother was a piece in his grand plan. He would settle in the Capital permanently and help protect his sister-in-law.
What a pity. He had intended to take her away today, only to discover that she truly loved Xia Siheng.
Xie Jinqian's expression darkened.
After hearing the terms of his wager, Liu Wan secretly clenched her fists inside her sleeves.
"You've done something, haven't you?" she asked.
Otherwise, he could not possibly have proposed such a wager.
Perhaps