Panic, shame, and fury churned inside Jiang Lili. But Fu Xingchen stood before her, the picture of calm indifference, the arrogant arch of his brow betraying his condescending attitude. Could she really threaten him? Perhaps for a moment, but could she withstand the backlash that would surely follow? She bit down on her trembling lip. “Fu Xingchen, I—I’m begging you—” Before she could finish, her