His arms tightened around me, and as I leaned into his embrace, a smile tugged at my lips. So it was true—men really did have a soft spot for a woman's vulnerability. The pressure of his arms increased, and I froze. He tilted my chin up, forcing me to meet his dark, intense gaze. "Shen Shu," he said, his voice flat. "This isn't you. Just be yourself." I... I scowled, glaring at him. "So, Lu Xinran