Lu Jingchi’s expression remained stone-cold; he had no intention of acknowledging her. Jiang Lan watched him, her eyes pleading, but he wouldn’t even meet her gaze, shutting down any chance of communication. Her hand fell from his sleeve, and she finally looked away. Once Lu Jingchi made up his mind, nothing could change it, rendering any of Jiang Lan’s attempts at conciliation useless. He brought