Li Yinian bit her lips and asked hoarsely, âWill you really not stop me from leaving Yang City?â
âOf course.â Qiao Yanze raised an eyebrow. âYouâve been gone for almost half a year. When did I ever look for you?â
Li Yinian clenched her fists.
Now, she could only choose to believe his words. No matter what he thought, it was fine as long as they did not stay together.
This was the best outcome she could think of. Although she did not understand why this man had suddenly changed his mindâwas it really because he felt guilty and owed her?
She looked down and hid the obscure emotions in her eyes. She said in a hoarse voice, âOkay. Let go of me first. I have to sleep early. I have a flight to catch tomorrow morning.â
Qiao Yanze paused for a moment before letting go of her.
After escaping from the shackles, Li Yinian heaved a sigh of relief. She picked up the hairdryer and walked towards the closet, saying, âYou can leave now.â
Qiao Yanze looked at her back and said slowly, âI donât want to go back. Itâs too quiet there.â
âItâs none of my business.â
âI wonât do anything to you if I stay here. After all, this is the first time Iâm finding out that I had a child. No matter how crazy I am, I wonât touch you at this time.â
The manâs voice was calm and hoarse. He spoke very slowly, almost enunciating every word.
Li Yinian paused.
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âWhether you touch me or not, you shouldnât stay here.â She placed the hairdryer where it should be and turned to look at him. âIf you donât leave, Iâll call security. It wonât do you any good if you cause a scene. Your brothers are all watching you, Fourth Young Master Qiao.â
She deliberately emphasized his identity.
Qiao Yanze chuckled and said, âYouâre the one who forced me to participate in the battle for the position of successor. Now, youâre also the one threatening me. Do you think I care?â
Li Yinian bit her lower lip, seemingly regretting her rashness. Thatâs right, she had finally made him focus on the fight for the inheritance. How could she allow him to give up?
âQiao Yanze, since youâre already involved, thereâs no chance for you to quit.â
The man smiled indifferently. âAt most, Iâll return everything I have. Iâll just be scolded for being useless. Itâs not a big deal.â
Li Yinian bit her lip hard.
âOf course, I wonât do that.â Qiao Yanze suddenly smiled. âSince you want me to win, I wonât let you down.â
âI didnâtâ¦â
âBut itâs really boring to fight with them.â The man changed the topic and his eyes became focused and ambiguous. âI still prefer to be with you.â
Li Yinian tilted her face slightly and clenched her fists.
The manâs tone was calm and natural. The more he said that, the more it meant that he was thinking from the bottom of his heart.
âI havenât had a good sleep in months.â He suddenly sighed and lay on the bed. âIâve been staying in a hotel recently. Every time I wake up, Iâm in an unfamiliar environment. It feels terrible.â
He didnât sound like he was complaining. Instead, he sounded like⦠wheedling?
It was as if he wanted to gain her sympathy.
However, he had to admit that his method was very useful. At least, Li Yinian couldnât order him to get lost again.
However, the uneasiness in her heart grew stronger. It was probably because he had been too persistent for the past three years, so she could not believe that this man had given up just like that.
She hoped that she would be able to return to Vienna tomorrow.
Li Yinian was about to turn around and go to the guest room when she realized that the man on the bed had closed his eyes. His handsome face was so quiet that it made one pity him.
She could not help but stop.