Only after Fu Sihan had left did Lin Bai dare to mutter under his breath, "Destined to die alone..." As the night deepened, the vibrant neon of A City began to fade. Driving home, Fu Sihan found himself pulling over on some strange impulse as he passed the Yan family villa. He leaned against the car, lighting a cigarette. Its glowing tip flickered in the night wind. Lin Bai’s words—*take her by fo