Chapter 322: Mysterious Badge

When Zhong He said this, he clearly saw Leona's expression freeze for a moment; he didn't conceal his thoughts at all, calmly gazing at Leona, who trembled like a sieve from great fear.

Dealing with some people requires special methods.

You have the right to refuse, but I'm giving you only one chance.

Zhong He dislikes wasting time, especially with someone like Leona, a shameless scoundrel.

Fu Sijue's finger seemingly unintentionally tapped the solid wood table, producing a dull thudding sound, which made the already nervous Leona even more afraid, and she clenched her hands tightly.

Zhong He feigned regret as he set down his teacup, saying, "Since you don't want to speak, we won't force you; going to the hospital for gastric lavage might still be of some use."

These words maximized Leona's fear; her feigned composure collapsed instantly, and she slumped limp in her chair.

She continued to mutter under her breath, trying to distance herself.

But all of this was useless; she also knew she couldn't escape.

I was forced into all of this.

Zhong He slammed his hand on the table, spilling a few drops of water from the teacup.

"Forced? Did someone force you to sell a newborn child to someone else just for that money?"

Zhong He's tone suddenly turned fierce; he could not understand Leona's behavior.

For short-term gain she gave up her future; she could have had a bright and splendid life.

"You don't understand, you never will…… You have everything; how could you understand someone like me?"

The accused Leona covered her head, repeatedly uttering meaningless words, as if doing so could offset her intense inner guilt.

"Even for your own sake, speak the truth."

Fu Sijue stood up and stared at Leona from a distance.

There is absolutely no such coincidence in the world; after the child was taken from Lu Xiwan, he was sent into Gu Qingmeng's hands.

Upon careful thought, it's clear that there must be many hidden schemers inside.

And their only breakthrough now is Leona.

I can't say.

"Is it that you can't say or that you won't say? Now you're in our hands; even if someone wanted to threaten you, they couldn't find you."

Zhong He's words seemed offhand, but they actually soothed Leona's agitated feelings just right.

"You only need to tell me what you know, and we will naturally keep you safe."

Fu Sijue never makes empty promises, but right now this is the only way to get Leona to talk.

Leona raised her head suspiciously, still doubting they would follow through.

"What reason do I have to trust you?"

Zhong He impatiently cut off her question, saying, "You have no one else to trust but us; you're isolated and helpless, and only we can help you."

In this world there have never been absolute friends; only interests move hearts.

"Those people did give you temporary benefits, but over these years you've drifted abroad—have they ever looked after you? And isn't there sometimes someone threatening you?"

Zhong He's lips curled into a smile full of deep meaning.