Her hands tightened into fists. "I know we've run into each other a few times, but it was always by chance. You probably won't believe me, but I swear, I never schemed to get close to you. I know my place." Wen Xi forced herself to meet his gaze. "You helped me tonight," she said, her voice careful. "I… I'll find a way to repay you!" A glacial frost settled in Lu Qinghan’s eyes. "Repay me?" he sne