Si Ning had arranged to meet at her cafe. Jiang Lan sat by the window, a knot of unease tightening in her stomach as she studied the bruise on Si Ning's forehead. Lu Jingchi had forbidden her from seeing Si Ning. He would be furious if he found out. Thinking Jiang Lan was just nervous, Si Ning gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. "Don't worry," she said with a warm smile. "I'll do the talking." Jia