Don't meet me in your next life.

Shao Yunting's eyes sharpened.

Xiang Yi hurriedly avoided his gaze.

How could she forget that he was such a proud man? How could he allow himself to be ridiculed?

But his fingers lightly traced her lips, curving into a wicked smile.

"That night was a lie."

His voice was low, husky, and sexy.

A loud bang exploded in Xiang Yi's head.

Does he mean that it was just a deal that night?

No, that's impossible. He doesn't seem like the type to lie.

The image of him being drunk that day flashed through her mind.

He was completely drunk, muttering to himself:

"Little girl, you are mine...you are mine..."

Was he serious at the time? He wasn't lying to her?

Xiang Yiyi's body trembled slightly, her eyes flashing with doubt and anticipation.

She wanted to hear him say that he liked her and loved her.

But he didn't say it.

He did not admit it.

So, it was just a joke, right?

Shao Yunting saw through her thoughts, and with a slight twitch of his thin lips, he revealed a wicked and arrogant smile.

He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye.

"Xiang Yiyi, you can't afford to play this game, because you're not worthy."

"No, I don't believe it!"

"Believe it or not, this is the truth!" Shao Yunting's tone was utterly flat. "Therefore, it's over between us!"

Xiang Yi stared blankly into Shao Yunting's eyes, looking into his dark pupils, which were like a bottomless vortex.

It was as if she was about to be drawn into it.

It's really over between them...

Xiang Yi's heart was pounding.

Her eyes were brimming with crystal-clear tears, which were about to fall.

Shao Yunting's eyes grew cold.

Xiang Yi gritted her teeth and said, "I don't care about any deal. Since you didn't keep your word, I won't keep mine either!"

Her eyes were red and swollen, and her gaze was resolute.

She wanted to leave; she didn't want to be humiliated here.

Shao Yunting's hands tightened suddenly, holding her firmly against his chest.

"Xiang Yiyi, don't forget, you still owe me a favor."

He won't let her off easily; he wants her to suffer a fate worse than death!

Xiang Yi looked up to meet his gaze, her expression stubborn and resolute. "I haven't forgotten, so don't even think about repaying you! I've said it before, I will never forgive you in this lifetime."

"I don't need to forgive me!" Shao Yunting sneered. "Your choice now is to stay by my side forever. I want you to stay with me until I get tired of you!"

Xiang Yi sneered, "Heh, you're truly pathetic! Shao Yunting, let me tell you, even if you imprison me, I will never forgive you!"

What you said doesn't count.

"What makes you think it doesn't count?!"

Xiang Yi's eyes widened as she glared at him angrily. "You promised me! Why did you break your promise?!"

A cold, ruthless smile slowly curved Shao Yunting's lips. "What do you think?"

He didn't want to give her any hope.

Her heart was completely broken.

"you......"

Xiang Yi's words were stuck in his throat.

Yes, how could he possibly give himself another chance? How could such a noble man like him give up the whole forest for one tree?

Her lips trembled, and after a long while, she managed to utter only two words.

"Beast."

Shao Yunting wasn't annoyed. He laughed and said, "I've always been a beast, haven't I?"

Xiang Yi was choked and couldn't say a word.

She had never seen Shao Yunting so arrogant and overbearing.

A strong sense of hatred suddenly welled up in her heart.

She steeled herself, shoved Shao Yunting aside, and turned to run.

Shao Yunting was caught off guard and was knocked back three steps by her, almost falling to the ground.

He steadied himself angrily and gave chase.

Xiang Yi was very fast, and Shao Yunting couldn't catch up after a few steps.

"Xiang Yiyi, I'm warning you, if I find out you've left without permission, the consequences will be unimaginable."

But she was caught by Shao Yunting after only a few steps.

Let me go!

"I've said it, Xiang Yi, you're not allowed to disobey."

Xiang Yi struggled desperately, but she was no match for him. Soon she was pinned against the wall and unable to move.

"Shao Yunting, you bastard! Let me go!"

She twisted and struggled desperately, trying to break free from his grasp.

But she was too weak to budge him.

His face was inches away, and that exceptionally handsome face was now radiating a chilling aura.

His eyes were icy cold, like sharp blades piercing her heart.

"Xiang Yiyi, you'd better behave."

His gaze seemed capable of killing without a trace.

When he said this, a cold and bloodthirsty look flashed in his eyes, like a demon that had been provoked.

Xiang Yi's body suddenly stiffened.

She knew he wasn't threatening her.

She was nothing but his prey, nothing but his toy.

But she was unwilling to give in like that.

He said he didn't love her, he didn't like her.

However, they became intimate.

They've already had a relationship; they're entangled.

If that's the case, why should she compromise and swallow her anger?

Xiang Yi bit her lower lip, her eyes hardening.

She suddenly stretched out her arms and hugged Shao Yunting's neck with all her might.

"Shao Yunting, I want to be with you, I want to marry you! Even if you don't want me, even if you hate me, I will never let you go! I love you, I love you so much!"

Her tears streamed down her face.

She had never cried so uncontrollably as she had today.

Shao Yunting was startled by her tears.

She said she loved him.

He thought he heard wrongly.

She said she loved him!

His heart suddenly clenched, and he stopped breathing.

Her words struck Shao Yunting's mind like a bolt of lightning.

She said she loved him?

She said she loved him?!

Shao Yunting's body stiffened, and his gaze was fixed on Xiang Yiyi's face.

His breathing also became rapid.

His heartbeat became unusually rapid.

His heart was filled with anticipation.

He was waiting for her to continue.

"Shao Yunting, I love you, I love you so much. I love you..."

Xiang Yi's eyes were filled with tears, and her eyes held a touch of sorrowful sadness.

Every word she spoke was like a sharp needle, mercilessly piercing his heart.

His heart clenched suddenly.

He felt like he was suffocating.

His fingers trembled as he gently stroked her pale, paper-white cheek.

His eyes were complicated.

Her eyes were clear and pure, yet they seemed to be veiled in a thin mist.

At that moment, Shao Yunting's heart suddenly began to pound wildly, like a wounded wild horse galloping erratically.

His fingers slowly slid to her ear, tucking her disheveled long hair behind it.

“Yi Yi…” His voice was hoarse and low, as if it were overflowing from his chest.

He gently stroked her smooth forehead, her nose, her rosy lips, her small, rounded earlobes...

He seemed mesmerized.