"I don't understand what difference it will make even if people find out that we used to be classmates. In addition, I am now his superior, so it should be a case of betrayal by a subordinate." Ji Ziming could see the desolation in her eyes.
"Even if there is no difference, it will still be taken as something else by those who have a motive."
"You mean to say that there is no other alternative?"
"How could that be? You are my woman. I will see who dares to lay their hands on you."
"What if I am not treated as your wife?"
He looked up at her with his deep and dark eyes. "What do you mean by that?"
Pei Ge shook her head. The butterfly brooch on her collar shook slightly because of her movements, making it seem as if an actual butterfly was resting on her fair collar.
"I don't mean anything. Ziming, thank you. Thank you for always being by my side."
